Obituaries

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

Lavern Freeman

Lavern Freeman

Jun 24, 2023

Lavern "Hog" Freeman, 68, of Gray Court, SC, passed away, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home. Born February 7, 1955 in Darlington, SC, he was a son of the late Barney and Lucille Barnette Freeman. Mr. Freeman was passionate about art and drawing. He was a caring person and carried love in his heart for everyone. He is survived...

Gail Wood Dixon

Gail Wood Dixon

Jun 22, 2023

Gail Wood Dixon, 89, widow of Cassius Bailey Dixon, passed away, Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Prisma Health - Laurens County Memorial Hospital. Born in Talladega, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Norman C. and Maliba Evelyn Kilgore Wood. Mrs. Dixon attended Auburn University. Deeply rooted in the Clinton community, she will be remembered for her southern charm,...

Maxcy Patterson Hunter

Maxcy Patterson Hunter

Jun 22, 2023

Maxcy Patterson Hunter passed peacefully in the company of his family on June 22, 2023, at age 96. A dedicated elder of Ora ARP Church, Max loved his Lord, his family, his Ora church family and his community. He was never happier than when he was on the farm in Ora, driving farm equipment and “checking cows”, surrounded by his...

Sandy Michelle Odom

Sandy Michelle Odom

Jun 20, 2023

Sandy Michelle Odom, 48, of Kinards, SC, passed away, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her home. Born November 21, 1974 in Laurens County, she was a daughter of Vicki Wilson White of Clinton, and the late Tommy Etters. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Taylor Long of Clinton; her brother, Tommy James Etters of Clinton;...

Roy Anthony "Tony" Butler

Roy Anthony "Tony" Butler

Jun 15, 2023

Roy Anthony “Tony” Butler, of Clinton, SC, husband of Deborah W. Butler, passed away, Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was born September 14, 1947 in Pensacola, FL., and was a son of the late Clarence Cavit and Bessie Raye Bodiford Butler. Surviving in addition to his wife, are his sons, Brett Butler of New Orleans, LA., Chris Butler (Carolyn) of...

Robert Douglas Hutcherson

Robert Douglas Hutcherson

Jun 14, 2023

Robert Douglas Hutcherson, 84, of Laurens, SC, husband of Marion Dunn Hutcherson, passed away, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born July 10, 1938 in Halifax, VA., and was the son of the late Jessie Martin and Evelyn Edmunds Hutcherson. Robert retired from Canal Industries as the area Manager, was a member of the...

David Long

David Long

Jun 13, 2023

David Long, 79, of Laurens, SC, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC. He was born February 25, 1944 in Newberry County, SC and was a son of the late Ira B. Long and the late Sarah Sligh Long. He was a proud Veteran of the US Air Force, the South Carolina...

Wallace Michael "Mike" Crumpton Sr.

Wallace Michael "Mike" Crumpton Sr.

Jun 12, 2023

Wallace Michael "Mike" Crumpton, Sr., 70, of Whitmire, SC, husband of Kathy Franklin Crumpton, passed away, Monday, June 12, 2023, at his home. He was born March 27, 1953 in Newberry, SC, and was a son of the late Thomas Chris and Betsy Attaway Crumpton. Mike retired from the SC National Guard after 28 years of service. He was a...

Harold Eugene Larson

Harold Eugene Larson

Jun 12, 2023

Harold Eugene Larson, 97, of Newberry, SC, widower of Patricia Ann Larson, passed away, Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Presbyterian Communities of SC - Clinton. Born February 20, 1926 in Sioux Falls, SD, he was a son of the late Paul Seth and Etta Josephine Walker Larson. Harold was a graduate of the South Dakota School of Mines and...

Dale Allen Mitchell

Dale Allen Mitchell

Jun 12, 2023

Dale Allen Mitchell, 80, of Laurens, SC, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home of natural causes. Dale was born March 15, 1943 in East Troy, Wisconsin and was a son of the late Lester Mitchell and the late Evelyn (Ratliff) Mitchell. He was a proud Veteran of the US Air Force, and was retired from Waukesha Engines,...

Dawn Moates

Dawn Moates

Jun 10, 2023

Dawn Moates, 56, of Newberry, SC, wife of David Preston, Sr., passed away, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Born June 15, 1966 in Hudson, New York, she was a daughter of the late Angela Mayana Kunz Teseniar. Dawn took great care of her home and family. She was the best and most proud mom anyone could...

Jim Wade Miller Jr.

Jim Wade Miller Jr.

Jun 7, 2023

Jim Wade Miller, Jr., age 94, of Summerville, widower of Suzanne Slater Miller, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at his daughter’s home. Born August 31, 1928 in Mountville, SC, he was a son of the late Jim Wade Miller, Sr. and Eva Pauline Hollis Miller. Jim grew up on his father's cotton farm and graduated from Mountville High School...

Danny Lee Bellue

Danny Lee Bellue

Jun 4, 2023

Danny Lee Bellue, 64, of Greenville, SC, passed away, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at McCall Hospice House of Greenville. He was born May 30, 1959 in Greenville, SC, and was a son Bobbie Jean Griffin Bellue of Clinton and the late Hillard Bellue. Danny was formerly employed with Evergreen Skills of Laurens County. Surviving in addition to his mother, are...

Jerri Ann Clarke

Jerri Ann Clarke

Jun 2, 2023

Jerri Ann Clarke, 42, of Waterloo, joined her Lord and Savior on Friday June 2, 2023 at Hospice of Laurens County. She was born July 20, 1980 in Laurens, SC, and was the daughter of the late Jerry Bradley Clarke of Laurens. Jerri Ann had a zest for humor and brought light to all around her. She had a knack...

Billy Prince

Billy Prince

Jun 1, 2023

Billy Prince, age 82, of Clinton, SC, husband of Brenda Motes Prince, passed away, Thursday, June 1, 2023, at his home. Born August 14, 1940 in Laurens County, SC, he was a son of the late C.B. Prince and Maggie Campbell Prince. He was the owner of Billy Prince’s Home Repair. Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....

Johnnie Karen Butler

Johnnie Karen Butler

May 31, 2023

Johnnie Karen Butler, age 75, resident of Watts Avenue, widow of Horace William “Toby” Butler, Sr., passed away, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at her home. She was born September 26, 1947 in Sevierville, TN, and was a daughter of the late John and Hazel Wilbanks Moore. Mrs. Butler was a member of Bellview Baptist Church. She is survived by her...

Ronald "Tweety Bird" Sterling Maness

Ronald "Tweety Bird" Sterling Maness

May 30, 2023

Ronald “Tweety Bird” Maness, age 84, widower of Jo Lane Maness his wife of 60 years, he passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at his home. He was born August 4, 1938 in Whitmire, SC and was a son of the late Bascom and Bonnie Tankersley Maness. He was retired from Cone Mills in Carlisle after 43 year of service,...

Florence "Flo" Farmer Brawley

Florence "Flo" Farmer Brawley

May 29, 2023

Florence "Flo" Farmer Brawley, age 76, wife of Jesse "Chip" Brawley, passed away, Monday, May 29, 2023, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. Born January 21, 1947 in Clinton, SC, she was a daughter of the late Carl “Lefty” Farmer and Doris Case Farmer. Flo retired from Joanna Woodson Elementary School and formerly worked at EL Mansure. She loved her...

Charles Robert James Sr

Charles Robert James Sr

May 27, 2023

Charles Robert James, Sr. (Bob), of Clinton, South Carolina passed away on Saturday May 27, 2023 after reaching the age of 82 years old. After weeks of failing health, he died peacefully within his home in Clinton, South Carolina with his beloved children and grandchildren by his side. Bob was born on January 24, 1941 in Clinton, SC son to...

Jewel Bradley Knight

Jewel Bradley Knight

May 25, 2023

Jewel Bradley Knight, age 84, of Laurens, widow of William Ansel Knight, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community. She was born July 4, 1938 in Inman, SC and was the daughter of the late Ed and Pearl Wilburn Bradley. Mrs. Knight was retired from the Laurens Shirt Plant. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending...