Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Larry Allen Rose
Jun 25, 2025
Larry Allen Rose, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was born on July 11, 1965 in Buchanan, Virginia and was the son of the late Richard Rose and Alice Marie Murphy Rose. He was a certified welder and a long time employee of Sea Pro in Whitmire. Larry was a “one...
Dori Snover
Jun 23, 2025
Dori Snover, age 76, of Laurens, SC, widow of Todd Snover, passed away, Monday, June 23, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County.
She was born October 26, 1948 in Corning, NY, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise Green Switzer. Dori retired as a cosmetologist and also worked at the Belk Department Store of Laurens. She had a...
John Edward Phillips
Jun 20, 2025
John Edward Phillips, 81, of Joanna, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025. His passing leaves a huge empty space in the hearts of all who knew him, especially his family and closest friends.
He was born on March 10, 1944, in Greenville, SC, and was the son of the late Ray and Janie Rowland Phillips....
Haskell Patterson
Jun 19, 2025
Haskell Patterson, age 75, of Clinton, SC, husband of Judy Smith Patterson, passed away, Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Prisma Health – Laurens County Hospital.
He was born May 31, 1950 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of the late Marvin Patterson, Sr. and Betty Smith Patterson. Haskell dedicated many years of his life to work, retiring from Torrington Bearing...
Michael "Mike" David Turner
Jun 18, 2025
Michael "Mike" David Turner, age 57, of Clinton, husband of Allison Howell Turner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his wife, which was the way he wanted. The way he died is just as he lived; he wrote his own rules, fought for his freedom and ours, and paved his own way.
Born on...
Robert Golden Taylor
Jun 17, 2025
Robert Golden Taylor, age 85, of Joanna, SC, widower of Barbara Medlock Taylor, passed away, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home.
He was born October 30, 1939 in Laurens, SC, and was the son of the late Golden and Martha Ellen Holcombe Taylor. He retired from CSX as a Railroad Section Foreman after 33 years of service.
Robert is survived by...
David "Demack" Michael McKittrick
Jun 12, 2025
David “Demack” Michael McKittrick, born May 4, 1964, entered the presence of the Lord on Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at the age of 61.
David was a 1982 graduate of North Central High School. He accepted the Lord at an early age and was a steadfast Christian whose faith guided every path of his life. His devotion to God, family...
Eleanor Morrison Lawson
Jun 9, 2025
Eleanor Morrison Lawson, age 97, of Whitmire, SC, widow of Johnnie Eugene Lawson, Sr., passed away, Monday, June 9, 2025, at Lexington Memorial Hospital.
She was born on December 31, 1927, in Henderson County, NC, and was the daughter of the late Burgain Holmes and Lillie Hill Morrison. She dedicated her career to serving the community as assistant librarian at the...
Kerry Bostic Johnson
Jun 9, 2025
Kerry Bostic Johnson, age 54, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 9, 2025 at her home in Whitmire.
She was born on August 23, 1970 in Maryland and was a daughter of Robert Bostic (Mary) and Linda Thomas (Donald).
She was a loving and supporting wife, but her proudest accomplishments were her children and being a Nana. She was an amazing mother who...
Gene Fowler
Jun 9, 2025
Gene Fowler, age 67, of Laurens, husband of Kathy Fuller Fowler, passed away, Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 9, 1957 in Greenwood, SC, and was the son of the late, Milton E. Fowler and Miriam Rush Fowler. Gene was a Veteran of the South Carolina National Guard and worked with Timken and Walmart Distribution.
In addition...
Kristiauna Marie (Annie) Walker
Jun 7, 2025
Kristiauna Marie (Annie) Walker, twenty years old, died on June 7th, 2025. She was born on March 25th, 2005, in Laurens, South Carolina. She resided with her grandparents at 226 Pinelake Drive, Ninety-Six, SC. The likely cause of Annie's death was a drug overdose.
Annie was a graduate of Clinton High School. She was also a member of Bellview Baptist Church....
Delora "Dodie" Lyda Campbell
Jun 5, 2025
Delora (Dodie) L. Campbell, age 82, widow of Charles Terry Campbell, passed away, June 5, 2025, at Langston Square.
She was born June 18, 1942 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of the late Frank and Josie Gregory Lyda. Dodie worked with Jacob’s List Print Company and later retired from Arthur State Bank. She was a member of Clinton First...
L. Diane Whitehead
Jun 2, 2025
L. Diane Whitehead, age 73, of Waterloo, South Carolina, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Prisma Health-Laurens County Hospital.
She was born August 26, 1951 in Clarke County, Georgia, and was the daughter of Joseph Wesley and Florence Elene Brooks Whitehead. Diane loved tending to her plants and gardening, birdwatching, and spending time in the kitchen cooking and trying new...
Dianne Davenport Childress
May 30, 2025
Dianne Davenport Childress, age 81, wife of Charles “Ed” Edward Childress, passed away, Friday, May 30, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was born on June 28, 1943 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Joseph Cecil Davenport and Irene Trammell Davenport. Dianne was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1961 and also...
Thomas "Bubba" Anthony Padgett
May 26, 2025
Thomas “Bubba” Anthony Padgett, age 50, husband of Melissa Williamson Padgett, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Newberry, South Carolina on February 24, 1975 and was the son of Rev. John T. Padgett and Judith “JuJu” Mathis Padgett of Clinton. He was a Tradesman and Member...
Steven Lynn
May 26, 2025
Steven Lynn of Cross Hill, SC went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2025. His passing leaves a huge empty space in the hearts of all who knew him, but especially to his wife of 54 years, Jan, and their children, Heather Woody (husband Mark) and Holly Hill (husband Dustin); and his grandchildren Ashley Woody, Justin Woody,...
Carl Jett Yackey
May 25, 2025
Carl Jett Yackey, 69, a beloved beacon of light, hope, and wisdom in his Summerville community, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends Sunday, May 25. After a rich life lived in service, generosity, patience, and kindness to others, Carl left a legacy fit for a king bound for glory, as he positively influenced the lives of family, students,...
Kelly Taylor Huskey
May 25, 2025
Kelly Taylor Huskey, age 48, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 25, 2025 at her home.
She was born on October 26, 1976 and was the daughter of Cathie Dominick Taylor and the late Joe Terry Taylor. Kelly was a member of Davidson Street Baptist Church and an avid reader. Her fur baby “Storm” was always by her side.
Kelly is survived by...
Bobby Simpson
May 24, 2025
Bobby Simpson, age 93, of Greenwood, widower of Linda Poore Simpson, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at NHC of Greenwood.
He was born August 30, 1931 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of the late George Robert Simpson, Sr., and Banna Nabors Simpson. A proud Veteran of the South Carolina National Guard, he dedicated his life to serving his...
Linda Jo Keller
May 19, 2025
Linda Jo Keller, age 79, of Whitmire, SC, widow of Mikael Eugene Erskine, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 19, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 12, 1946 in Whitmire, SC, and was the daughter of the late George Alex and Evelyn Lee Lipford. Linda loved crafting, spending time with her family and her beloved fur-baby, Ginger. She was a...
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