Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
William "Bubba" Milton Bridges
Dec 27, 2024
William “Bubba” Milton Bridges, age 75, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.
Bubba was born February 24, 1949 in Joanna, SC and was the son of the late Milton Avery Bridges and the late Bobbie Franklin Bridges. Bubba was the kind to never meet or see someone he didn’t know, was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and Clemson Tigers....
Myra King Turk
Dec 22, 2024
Myra King Turk, 71, of Laurens, SC, wife of Robert Turk, passed away, Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born May 27, 1953 in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Heyward Richard King, Sr. and Rosa Cornelia Terry King. Myra retired as a LPN and was of the Baptist faith. She loved the beach and...
Willie Mae "Shorty" Patterson
Dec 16, 2024
Willie Mae “Shorty” Patterson, age 97, widow of Charles Edward Patterson, passed away, Monday, December 16, 2024, in Simpsonville, SC.
Born June 19, 1927 in Union, SC, she was the daughter of the late Claude P. and Corine McGowan Grady. She retired from the Greenwood Mills Joanna plant after many dedicated years of service. Shorty loved spending time with her family...
Lula Gail Blackwell
Dec 15, 2024
Lula Gail Blackwell, age 74, wife of Jeffrey Brian Blackwell, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.
Gail was born on July 16, 1950 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Paul Foster and Vera Hedspeth Foster. She retired after 30 plus years from Whitten Center as a nurse and teacher....
Mary Magdaline Satterfield
Dec 15, 2024
Mary Magdaline Satterfield, age 94, widow of Garel C. Satterfield, passed away, Sunday, December 15, 2024 at her home.
She was born on March 22, 1930 in Chester, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late John William Bagwell and Sallie Mae Willard Bagwell. Mary was the owner of Mary’s Beauty Salon and a member of the Laurens Church of...
Beth Jeffcoat Copeland
Dec 14, 2024
December 11, 1965- December 14, 2024
Beth Jeffcoat Copeland, a devoted mother, wife, sister, daughter, gran, and friend passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at home. Born on December 11 in Orangeburg, SC, Beth was the daughter of Carolyn Jeffcoat and the late Gerald Jeffcoat Sr.
Beth was raised in Greenwood, SC and graduated Greenwood High School in 1984. She leaves...
Roger Dale Jackson, I
Dec 12, 2024
Roger Dale Jackson, I, age 77, widower of Norma Jean Jackson, passed away, Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home.
He was born on March 28, 1947 in Newberry County, South Carolina and was the son of the late Nettie Lou Rollins. Dale was a member of the Joanna First Baptist Church, and he enjoyed racing, drag racing and mud trucks....
Trudy S. Turner
Dec 11, 2024
Trudy S. Turner, age 80, widow of Niles Turner, and formerly of Woodruff, SC passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.
She was born on August 22, 1944 in Spartanburg County, SC and was the daughter of the late Leroy and Sara Frances Lawson Sumner. She and Niles were the owners of Wolverine Den, Neptune’s Kitchen...
Doris Owens Benjamin
Dec 10, 2024
Doris Owens Benjamin, age 95, of Clinton, widow of Edgar L. Benjamin Sr., passed away, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Prisma Health-Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born November 14, 1929 in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Plumer and Ruth Stewart Owens. Doris dedicated her career to Belk Department Store, where she made many lasting friendships and memories.
She is...
Barbara Ruth Brotherton
Dec 9, 2024
Barbara Ruth Brotherton (known to most as Bobbie), age 89, of Boiling Springs, SC, widow of Lawrence Darrell Brotherton, was called home to be with her Lord, Monday, December 9, 2024, at Lakewood Assisted Living.
A native of Whitmire, SC, Barbara was the daughter of the late Clyde Francis and Maude Sinclair Overstreet.
Barbara is survived by her son, Darrell and his...
Harold Adair Coleman, Jr.
Dec 3, 2024
Harold Adair Coleman, Jr., a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on December 3, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on August 13, 1944, in Laurens, SC, Harold was the son of the late Harold Adair Coleman, Sr. and Emma Boyd Coleman.
Harold's life was marked by his dedication to service and community. He...
Horace D. Payne, Jr.
Dec 2, 2024
Horace D. Payne, Jr., age 83, widower of Susan Workman Payne, passed away, Monday, December 2, 2024, at NHC of Clinton.
He was born on July 7, 1941 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the son of the late, Horace D. Payne, Sr. and Nancy B. Copeland Payne. Horace was a partner and operator of the H.D. Payne Oil Company. He...
Doris Baldwin Milam
Dec 2, 2024
Doris Baldwin Milam, age 98, widow of Marian E. Milam, Sr., passed away, Monday, at the Hospice House of Laurens County.
Doris was born on March 31, 1926 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late William Coke Baldwin, Sr. and Lucia McIlwain Baldwin. She is the last surviving member of the Baldwin family. Doris attended Winthrop University...
Patricia "Pat" F. Smith
Nov 30, 2024
Patricia “Pat” F. Smith, age 75, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Hospice House of Clinton.
She was born January 17, 1949 in Clinton, SC and was the daughter of the late Sherman Cooper and Mary Frances Ballard Cooper. She retired from Clinton Mills Lydia Plant and was a member of Hurricane Baptist Church. Pat enjoyed shopping and spending...
Richard (Ric) Dennis DeTroia
Nov 27, 2024
Richard (Ric) Dennis DeTroia, of Clinton, SC, peacefully passed away at home with his wife by his side on November 27, 2024 at the age of 72 after fighting a courageous and fearless battle with cancer.
Ric was born December 18, 1951, in Providence, Rhode Island and was the son of the late Alfred J. DeTroia and Catherine D. DeTroia. Ric...
Emma Lou Bryant Worley
Nov 27, 2024
Emma Lou Bryant Worley, age 86, passed away, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.
Born December 18, 1937, in La France, SC, she was a daughter of the late Henry Benjamin and Ressie Lee Daccus Bryant. Emma formerly worked at the Ora Mill in Anderson and Anderson Hosiery in Clinton. She enjoyed visiting with family and...
Minnie Catherine "Cathy" Bell
Nov 23, 2024
Minnie Catherine “Cathy” Bell, 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 23, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Cathy was born on July 26, 1954 in Laurens, SC, to the late Llewellyn and Frances Patton Turner. She graduated from Ford High School in 1972, where she enjoyed participating in the band. Cathy went...
John Wayne Lawson
Nov 22, 2024
John Wayne Lawson, age 53, of Whitmire, SC, passed away, Friday, November 22, 2024, at his home.
Born May 21, 1971 in Batesburg, SC, he was a son of the late Billie Ann Cockerell Storey. John was formerly employed with Shakespeare in Newberry and was a member of Park Road Baptist Church in Prosperity. He had a passion for painting and...
Jimmi Ann Carnes Muse
Nov 21, 2024
Jimmi Ann Carnes Muse, age 72, of Laurens, wife of David Muse, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her home.
Born January 28, 1952 in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Arthur Carnes, Jr. and Marie Seeger Carnes. She was a lifelong educator and instructor of theatrical arts.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00...
Chasity Lynn Butler
Nov 20, 2024
Chasity Lynn Butler, age 46, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Self Regional Healthcare.
She was born on October 17, 1978 in Laurens, South Carolina and was the daughter of Freda Satterfield Butler of Waterloo and the late Louis “Billy” Butler III. Chasity worked in textiles, several convenience stores and as a waitress. She attended Beaverdam Baptist Church.
Chasity is survived...
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