Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC

David Barry "Bapa" Whitman

David Barry "Bapa" Whitman

Jun 10, 2024

David Barry “BaPa” Whitman, age 81, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home. He was born in Clinton, SC, the son of the late David Clarence and Medora Campbell Whitman on May 3, 1943. He worked at Clinton Mills for 33 years, with Lifelong Learning for 8 years, and managed Pinelawn Memory Gardens for the last 18 years....

Berrie Jean Rogers

Berrie Jean Rogers

Jun 9, 2024

Berrie Jean Rogers, age 68, of Clinton, wife of William Everette Rogers, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 9, 2024 at her home. She was born December 31, 1955 in Clinton, SC, and was a daughter of the late Eugene “Frank” Whiteford and Florence Virginia Cannon Whiteford. Surviving in addition to her husband, are her daughters, Wendy Mars Kelly (Scott) of...

Bruce "Wayne" Ballew

Bruce "Wayne" Ballew

Jun 8, 2024

Bruce “Wayne” Ballew, age 70, formerly of Clinton, SC, passed away June 8, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born October 9, 1953 in Clinton, SC and was the son of the late Sarah Owens and Eugene Ballew. Wayne lived a very full life filled with fun, fishing, love, faith, and family. He taught many about kindness and thoughtfulness of...

Joseph Chipley "Chippy" Able Jr.

Joseph Chipley "Chippy" Able Jr.

Jun 4, 2024

Joseph Chipley “Chippy” Able, Jr., age 76, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at National Healthcare of Laurens. He was born January 14, 1948 in Abbeville, SC, and was a son of the late Joseph Chipley Able, Sr. and Mary Busbee Able. Mr. Able is survived by his children, Dana Ivey, Christina Able Stokes (Dino), and Jason Able; his eight...

William Edward Bigbee

William Edward Bigbee

Jun 1, 2024

William Edward Bigbee, age 74, husband of Sandra Roth Bigbee, passed away, Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his home. Billy was born in Clinton, South Carolina on December 2, 1949, and was the son of the late Lawrence Edward and Ila Wright Bigbee. Billy was a Navy Veteran serving our country in the Vietnam War. He loved being on the...

William "Bill" Monroe Bailey

William "Bill" Monroe Bailey

May 30, 2024

Rev. William “Bill” Monroe Bailey, age 81, widower of Loretta Coker Bailey, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 5, 1942 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the son of the late Wallace M. Bailey and Irene Eniz Bailey. He was Pastor of Glory Bound Ministries for over 10 Years and was a...

Shirley Mae Brasher Westermeier

Shirley Mae Brasher Westermeier

May 29, 2024

Shirley Mae Brasher Westermeier, age 87, widow of Joseph "Joe" Casper Westermeier, passed away on May 29, 2024 at Presbyterian Community of SC – Clinton. She was born August 10, 1936 in Carterville, Illinois and was the daughter of late Ernest Lee and Eva Lee Edwards Brasher. She grew up in Herrin, Illinois and was educated in the schools of...

Rita Els Mullins

Rita Els Mullins

May 28, 2024

Rita Revels Mullins, age 66, of Whitmire, passed away, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 13, 1957, in Whitmire, South Carolina and was the daughter of Robert and Louise Jones Revels. She was a homemaker, loved fishing and Gamecock football. Rita is survived by her daughters, Stacey Zobel and Alison Livingston, both of Whitmire;...

David Raymond Young

David Raymond Young

May 26, 2024

David Raymond Young, age 86, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the NHC of Clinton. He was born in Laurens, SC and was a son of the late George I. Young and Lillie Whitmire Young. He was retired from the textiles industry after 30 plus years and a member of the Holly Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Young is survived...

Lester M. Reasoner

Lester M. Reasoner

May 26, 2024

Lester M. Reasoner, age 94, of Greenville, SC, passed away, Sunday, May 26, 2024 at West Village Post Acute. He was born January 4, 1930 in Appleton City, MO, and was a son of the late Lester Raymond and Merle Barker Reasoner. Lester is survived by his two children, Vic Reasoner of Wilmore, KY, and Sandi Murphy of Piperton, TN;...

Frances Cleo Owens

Frances Cleo Owens

May 25, 2024

Frances Cleo “Coot” Owens, age 88, widow of Sam Owens, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born May 24, 1936 in Ninety-Six, SC, and was the daughter of the late Furman Lawrence and Eloise Culbertson Bratcher. She retired from Clinton Mills after 34 years of service. After her retirement she worked for Laurens County School...

Chrissy Elaine Lee

Chrissy Elaine Lee

May 25, 2024

Chrissy Elaine Lee, age 46, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 25, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at Laurens County Hospice House. Chrissy was born April 25, 1978, in Spartanburg, SC, daughter of Ronnie and Linda Lee. She found a second home and family in August 1985, when she moved to join the Whitten Center community...

Daryl William Rogers

Daryl William Rogers

May 22, 2024

Daryl William Rogers, age 68, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Prisma Health-Laurens County Hospital. He was born October 22, 1955 in Powell, TN, and was a son of Dorothy Blair Rogers and the late Albert Rogers. Daryl dedicated his career to the automotive industry as an Auto Body Repairman and was a lifelong Tennessee Volunteers fan. In addition...

Marilyn Jean Mack

Marilyn Jean Mack

May 19, 2024

Marilyn Jean Mack, passed away, Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital. She was born on April 15, 1932 in Summit Grove, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Leiton Mack and Virginia Braden Mack. Marilyn is survived by several nieces and nephews and her special friend, Frances Steinacker. A Memorial Service will be held on...

Delta Ann Vaughn

Delta Ann Vaughn

May 18, 2024

Delta Ann Vaughn, age 72, widow of Ray Vaughn, passed away, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at NHC Healthcare of Clinton. She was born on July 22, 1951 in Newberry County, South Carolina and was the daughter of Jim Allen Wilbanks and Mary Grace Thrift Wilbanks. Delta loved to read angel, mystery and ghost novels. She also loved to watch those...

Danny P. Phillips

Danny P. Phillips

May 17, 2024

Danny P. Phillips, age 64, passed away, Friday, May 17, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on November 7, 1959 in Clinton, South Carolina and is the son of Ruth V. Phillips and the late Wallace B. Phillips, Sr.. Danny worked in the textile industry and was a member of the Elizabeth Street Church of God. Danny is survived...

Bobby Jenkins

Bobby Jenkins

May 16, 2024

Bobby Jenkins, age 92, widower of Willie Nell Jenkins, passed away, Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital. He was born December 25, 1931 in Joanna, South Carolina and was the son of the late Laurence Edgar and Clara Farmer Jenkins. A Funeral Service with Military Honors will be conducted on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00...

Patricia "Pat" Bright Mode

Patricia "Pat" Bright Mode

May 14, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Bright Mode, age 77, of Joanna, SC, widow of Paul Robert Mode, passed away, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born on September 25, 1946, in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Reverend James F. and Hazel Miriam Fortenberry Bright. Pat retired from Laurens County Disabilities and Special Needs after many...

Pauline Chastain King

Pauline Chastain King

May 14, 2024

Pauline Chastain King, age 91, widow of D.C. King, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the NHC of Clinton. She was born February 3, 1933 in Whitmire, SC and was a daughter of the late John Chastain and Kansas Clark Chastain. She is survived by her daughter Marie Haney (Junior) of Kinards; her step-children, Kay Duffell ( Roy), Bill...

Randy "Steam" Stevens

Randy "Steam" Stevens

May 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bobby Randall Stevens. He went by Randy but also answered to Steam, Mighty Whitey or Man of Steel. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of our community. Randy left us too soon and with a void that cannot be filled. (He was a big man.) Randy...