Obituaries

Jul 18, 2025

Paul Eugene Davis, age 83, of Clinton, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.

He was born June 7, 1942 in Laurens, SC, and was the son of the late Matt V. and Lizzie Marie Godfrey Davis. Paul retired from the Torrington Bearing Company and was a member of Victory Worship Center.

Paul is survived by his...

Jul 18, 2025

Mary Nell Askew, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Presbyterian Community of SC – Clinton.

She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and was the daughter of the late John David Askew and Katherine Belle Isle Askew. Mary was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton where she was active in the church...

Jul 17, 2025

Jul 16, 2025

James Clifford Harmon, age 92, of Chappells, widower of Elaine Edith Harmon, passed away, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his home.

He was born December 29, 1932 in Manchester, TN., and was the son of the late Daniel Pol Harmon and Ida Mae Helkins Harmon. James dedicated many years of his life to the United States Air Force, retiring with the...

Jul 14, 2025

Lois Ann Havard, age 62, widow of Jerry Havard, passed away, Monday, July 14. 2025 at her home.

She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on September 4, 1962 and was the daughter of the late William Boyd Roberts and Shirley Mae Roberts. She worked as a sales clerk and loved to read.

Lois is survived by her son, Jason Havard and his...

Jul 13, 2025

Ed D. Darnell, age 82, of Greenville, husband of Mildred Langston Darnell, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.

Ed was born May 30, 1943, in Greenville, SC, and was the son of the late Alex F. and Mamie Proctor Darnell. He retired from Northern Tool and Equipment after many years of dedicated service. Ed enjoyed being a member...

Jul 10, 2025

Franklin Delano Smith, 89, of Murfreesboro TN, passed away peacefully on July 10th at his home. He was the son of Bertha Watkins Smith and C.R. Smith of Whitmire, SC. Frank is survived by his loving wife Barbara Jo Todd Smith of 67 years, and his three children, Todd Smith (Janie) of Georgetown, TX, Susan Smith Vance (Tim) of Murfreesboro,...

Jul 6, 2025

Angel Nichol Lynn Medlin, age 37, of Joanna, wife of Garrett Prater, passed away, Sunday, July 6, 2025 at MUSC Medical Center.

Angel was born May 16, 1988 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of Ansel Tamage and Tammy Elizabeth Fulmer Medlin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Angel was selfless with a heart...

Jul 6, 2025

Jolene Bennett Nalley entered her eternal life on Sunday, July 6th, 2025. Jolene was born in Clinton, South Carolina. She and her life's love and husband, Charles Irvin Nalley, deceased as of March in 2023, met as teenagers at Thornwell Home for Children. Later, they both had long careers working at Thornwell. Jolene was the manager of the Thornwell package...

Jul 6, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Prewitt, age 73, widow of Gary Prewitt, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Joanna, South Carolina on March 30, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Fred Kinard and Bernice Bouknight Kinard. Sandy was a former employee of Greenwood Mills, Joanna Plant.

Sandy was married to her...

Jul 5, 2025

Valerie Jean “Jeanie” Ward, age 63, wife of Claude Douglas Ward, passed away, Saturday, July 5, 2025 at her daughter’s home.

She was born on June 29, 1962 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of James Edward Gregory and Molly Randolph Gregory.

Jeanie is survived by her husband of 21 years; her son, Randy Canfield; her daughters, Heather Gregory, Ericka...

Jul 3, 2025

Jessie Tankersley Cooper Sinclair, age 100, widow of John T. Cooper, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Pruitt Health – Aiken.

She was born on October 27, 1924 in Shoshone, Idaho and was the daughter of the late Loyd Tankersley and Mandy Stapleton Tankersley. Jessie retired from JP Stevens, Whitmire Plant. She was a member of Whitmire Pentecostal Holiness...

Jun 30, 2025

Betty Elise West Aiton, 91, of Martha Franks Retirement Community, and wife of Erle Coleman Aiton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30.

Born on July 25, 1933 in Anderson, she was the only child of Raymond Jones West and Elise Hall West. She graduated from Anderson Girls High in 1951 and received her degree in elementary education from Erskine College...

Jun 30, 2025

Lisa McAlister Thompson, age 65, wife of Rev. Gregory W. Thompson, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 30, 2025.

She was born in Laurens, South Carolina on February 25, 1960 and was the daughter of the late Alva Sanford McAlister and Lila Bernice Casey McAlister. Lisa most recently retired from Presbyterian College; however, she worked for over 20...

Jun 29, 2025

Christopher Adam Walker, age 22, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025.

He was born November 12, 2002 in Greenwood, SC and is the son of Jason Walker (Sarah) and Amanda Walker. Christopher was a Heavy Equipment Operator who loved cars, especially his Mustangs. He loved racing and was a bit of a dare devil. He was a former Clinton High School...

Jun 29, 2025

Betty Lou Stapleton, age 93, widow of Olin Stapleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Langston Square Assisted Living.

She was born on February 16, 1932 in Union, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Bill Coleman and Lula Mae Mitchell Coleman. Betty retired from Collins and Aikman Hosiery Mill and was...

Jun 26, 2025

Harley Clifford “Cliff” Kuykendall, age 82, husband of Mildred Faulkner Kuykendall, passed away peacefully, at his home on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

He was born in Landrum, South Carolina on November 16, 1942 and was the son of the late Doyle Edward Kuykendall and Vera Benson Kuykendall. Harley retired from International Paper as a truck driver and was member of Temple...

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...

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...

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....