Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Janet Nell Griffin
Oct 19, 2024
Janet Nell Griffin, age 66, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Saturday, October 19, 2024, at her daughters’ home.
Born May 11, 1958, in Laurens, SC, she was a daughter of the late Connie O’Dell Griffin, Jr. and Shirley Ann Brewington Griffin.
Janet is survived by her children, Charlie Griffin, Wendy Gaskins (Adam), and Kristi Vaughn; her sisters, Debbie Thomas, and Dianne Young;...
Inge Helene Gierst Evans
Oct 19, 2024
Inge Helene Gierst Evans, age 87, widow of Isaac Daniel Evans, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the National Health Care of Clinton.
She was born November 16, 1937, in Hoppstadten, Germany and was the daughter of the late Josef Gierst and Theresa Zimmerman Gierst. She was a home maker who loved to work in her garden and loved her...
Dudley "Fish" Fishoff, Jr.
Oct 18, 2024
Dudley "Fish" Fishoff, 64, formerly, of 415 Mill Street, Laurens, SC, entered the Heavenly gates on October 18, 2024, at NHC of Laurens.
Born August 21, 1960, in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Francois Fishoff, Dudley was an only child. He was the entertainer of the house and loved to dance, sing, and travel with his Mill Street family. Fish brought...
James Michael "Mikey" Lindler
Oct 15, 2024
James Michael “ Mikey” Lindler, age 73, of Whitmire, husband of Carol Inman Lindler, passed away, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his home.
Born November 15, 1950, in Whitmire, SC, he was a son of the late John Calvin and Jean “Cutie’ Steen Lindler. Mikey dedicated many years of service to Whitten Center and Carlisle Finishing. He was a devoted family...
Louis "Buck" Meeks
Oct 13, 2024
Louis “Buck” Meeks, age 79, of Clinton, passed away, Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home.
Born December 29, 1944, in Laurens County, he was the son of the late J.C. Meeks and the late Frances Holmes Meeks. Buck worked for Clinton Mills until its closing and later retired from Teknor Apex. He was an active member and Elder of Lydia...
Cora Medlin King
Oct 13, 2024
Cora Medlin King, age 82, of Clinton, SC, widow of James “Ray” King, Sr., passed away, Sunday, October 13, 2024, at NHC of Clinton.
Born February 17, 1942, in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Medlin and Maud Loyd Medlin. Cora owned and operated three corporations, J.R. Rentals, J.R. Mart and J.R. Liquors, Inc. She loved to...
Michael Dean Franklin, Sr.
Oct 12, 2024
Michael Dean Franklin, Sr., of Cross Hill, husband of Mary Franklin, passed away, Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare.
Born January 21, 1953, in Clinton, SC, he was a son of the late LJ Franklin and Viola Lark Franklin. Michael was a skilled carpenter, former volunteer fireman at the Cross Hill Fire Department, and past Master Mason of the...
Donnie Bundrick
Oct 10, 2024
Donnie Bundrick, age 81, of Whitmire, SC, husband of Marilyn Southerland Bundrick, passed away, Thursday, October 10, 2024 at NHC of Clinton.
Born October 20, 1942 in Pomaria, SC, he was a son of the late Cecil Abner Bundrick, Sr. and Helen Ruth Singley Bundrick. Donnie was the owner of D&D Auto in Whitmire, SC, until his retirement. He had a passion...
Winfred D. "Mac" McCullough
Oct 9, 2024
Winfred D." Mac" McCullough, age 81, of Clinton, SC. Husband of Kathleen Walker McCullough, passed away, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born November 15, 1942, in Whitmire, SC, he was a son of the late Leland Loraine and Kathryn Epting McCullough. Mac proudly served in the Army National Guard and was the owner of Dixie Fence in...
Mark Alan Stewart
Oct 6, 2024
Mark Alan Stewart, age 67, husband of Robbie June Stewart, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at his home.
Mark was born on July 30, 1957, in Monroe, Michigan, to the late Keith Earl Stewart and Arden Karolin Carpenter. A proud graduate of Flint Northern High School, Class of 1975, he also completed his training in Auto Body Repair at the Genesee...
David Holland
Oct 5, 2024
David Holland passed away peacefully at his home in Clinton. David was born in 1950 in Laurens County Hospital to John Bluford, a farmer, and to Agnes Murphy Holland, a teacher. It was she who gave David a love of family history. David attended Clinton public schools.
He is survived by two sisters, Ruth Moye of Birmingham Al and Mary Ann...
Deborah Marie Young
Oct 2, 2024
Deborah Marie Young, age 58, of Laurens, widow of Francis "Fran" Young, passed away, Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Born November 21, 1965 in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Joyce Kujawski Baginski.
Deborah is survived by her sons, Russell Young of Kinston, AL, Bradley Colantuono of Newberry, Timothy Stasierowski of Buffalo, and Cody Stasierowski of Clinton; her...
Paco Anguiano
Oct 1, 2024
Paco Anguiano, age 33, husband of Shanna Puckett-Anguiano, passed away, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was bom July 30, 1991, in Mexico and was the son of Rosa Maria Anguiano Luna of Mexico and the late Herberto Ovando Ponce. He was a Security Officer for Samsung in Mexico and attended Fairview Baptist Church. Paco loved...
Timothy Wayne Merchant, Sr.
Sep 29, 2024
Timothy Wayne Merchant, Sr., age 68, of Kinards, SC, widower of Betty Jean Harvey Merchant, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home.
Born January 9, 1956 in Newberry County, SC, he was a son of the late C.T. and Mary Deaton Merchant. Wayne retired from the textile industry and was of the Church of God faith. He loved hunting...
Joyce Nye Templeton
Sep 28, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on September 28, 2024, Mrs. Joyce Nye Templeton, age 89, was a native of Woodruff, SC. She spent most of her life in Clinton, SC.
Joyce passed away after battling dementia for several years. Up until the end, she maintained kindness, compassion and love for her family and friends. She was an active member of...
Catherine Dunaway Young
Sep 24, 2024
Catherine Dunaway Young, age 89, of Clinton, SC, wife of Allen Young, Sr., passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born November 16, 1934 in Clinton, SC, she was a daughter of the late Brooks Fowler and Cloa Lawson Dunaway. Catherine is survived by her husband of 67 years, Allen Young, Sr.; her son, Allen “AL” Young,...
Lawrence Darrell Brotherton
Sep 23, 2024
Lawrence Darrell Brotherton, age 89, of Boiling Springs, SC, husband of Barbara Ruth Brotherton, was called home to be with his Lord, Monday, September 23, 2024.
A native of Whitmire, SC, Lawrence was the son of the late Jeff and Lita Brotherton, and the last surviving of his immediate family.
Lawrence retired from the Air Force and Spartanburg School District Seven. He...
Kay Garner Tinsley
Sep 20, 2024
Kay Garner Tinsley, age 78, widow of Robert Tinsley passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at the home.
She was born August 25, 1946 in Newberry, SC and was a daughter of the late Nelson and Ruth Saylors Garner.
Kay worked at AstenPress for 18 years before starting her career in the insurance business. She was a member of the Clinton First...
Danny Carl Price
Sep 18, 2024
Danny Carl Price, age 77, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the National Health Care of Clinton.
He was born September 23, 1946 in Union, SC and was a son of the late Virgil and Jeanette Haney Price. He was a lifelong truck driver who loved his family, Nascar, the mountains, and Carolina Football.
He is survived by his wife, Donna...
Robert "Gene" Eugene Jefferson
Sep 16, 2024
Robert “Gene” Eugene Jefferson, 61, of Waterloo, SC, while he was surrounded by his family, departed on Monday, September 16th, 2024.
Gene was born on Wednesday, April 10th, 1963, in Greenville, SC to the late Shirley Morris and Robert Dale Jefferson. He spent his childhood in Mauldin, SC and later moved to Gray Court, SC. In 1988, Gene met his bride,...
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