Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Kay Elaine Roberts Dolan
May 18, 2025
Kay Roberts Dolan, age 82, of Clinton, SC, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. Born on April 2, 1943, in Spartanburg, SC, Kay led a life rich in love and dedication to family, faith, and community.
Kay graduated from Clinton High School in 1961 and pursued higher education at Winthrop University before embarking on a successful career in banking and...
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,...
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...
James Larry Wallen
May 18, 2025
James Larry Wallen, age 76, of Whitmire, widower of Brenda Childers Wallen, was called into everlasting peace by his Heavenly Father, Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his home.
He was born May 13, 1949 in Union, SC, and was the son of the late Mae Wallen. He was a simple man who valued and appreciated the basic, uncomplicated things in life....
Judy Revis Creswell
May 18, 2025
Judy Revis Creswell, age 75, of Laurens, wife of James T. “Tommy” Creswell, passed away, Sunday, May 18, 2025 at her son’s home.
She was born November 17, 1949 in Williamston, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Clifton Revis and Sara Nell (Heaton) Jefferson. Judy loved her roses and all animals, but most of all she loved her...
Rev. Bryce Wendell Castle
May 16, 2025
Rev. Bryce W. Castle, age 82, widower of Sharon Maness Castle, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025.
He was born April 20, 1943 in Dante, VA and was a son of the late Henry F. Castle and Margaret Townes Castle. He earned a Bachelor Degree from East Tennessee State in Statistics and also attended Liberty Bible College. He retired after 33...
Frances Imajean Odom
May 13, 2025
Frances Imajean "Nanny Jean" Odom age 81 of Fowlerville MI passed away Tuesday May 13, 2025 at her son's home that she lived with surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 14,1944 in Pelzer SC to the late Alonzo Jesse and Sue Kay Hanley.
She was previously married to the late Riley Preston Odom with whom she had four...
Shirikki Leane Frazier
May 11, 2025
Shirikki Leane Frazier, age 35, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born on May 8, 1990 and was the daughter of Ricky Frazier and Cynthia Medlin Frazier. Shirikki loved music, being outdoors and fishing.
In addition to her parents, Shirikki is survived by her children, Bryson, Noah and Vada; her sisters, April...
Ronnie Garner
May 11, 2025
Ronnie Garner, 74, of Whitmire, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on May 11, 2025. Born on March 16, 1951, he was the beloved son of the late Herbert Ford Garner and Helen Peigler Garner.
Ronnie was a devoted husband to Sandra Garner, his wife of nearly 56 years. Together, they built a loving family that includes their son, Ronald Garner (Kelly)...
Boyd Wayne Ball
May 8, 2025
Boyd Wayne Ball, age 60, passed away May 8, 2025 at his home. He was born May 21, 1964 and grew up in Kentucky . He was the son of the late Babe Ruth Ball and Cloa Lonnie Jones Ball. He was a Retired Captain from Station 9 Columbia Fire Department and was a veteran of the US Navy. He...
Mary "Mamie" Hamilton Burris
May 7, 2025
Mary “Mamie” Hamilton Burris, age 78, of Laurens, widow of Roger Burris, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at NHC of Laurens.
Mary was born October 29, 1946 in Laurens County, SC, and was a daughter of the late J.W. “Billy” Hamilton and Lyl Walker Hamilton. She worked with Laurens County DSS and retired from Thornwell. Mary was a devoted member...
Donna Puckett Holcombe
May 2, 2025
Donna Puckett Holcombe, age 73, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of Clinton.
She was born on September 19, 1951 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Reeder C. Whitmire, Jr. and Annie P. Whitmire. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was of the Baptist faith.
Donna is survived by her daughter...
Jimmie "Jim" M. Harlan
May 2, 2025
Jimmie “Jim” M. Harlan, age 85, husband of June Smith Harlan, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was born on September 30, 1939 in Lanford Station, South Carolina and was the son of the late Benjamin Mason Harlan and Amaryllis Cox Harlan. Jim retired from Byars Machine Shop as plant manager. He was a...
Christine (Tina) Marie Rice
Apr 30, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Christine (Tina) Marie Rice, 76 years old, of Houston, Texas.
Tina was born on June 4, 1948 to Ernesto V. Kahn and Rose R. Kahn in Manilla, Philippines. After graduating from high school, she moved to San Antonio, Texas to attend Incarnate Word College to receive her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.
Tina...
Larry D. Summers
Apr 30, 2025
Larry D. Summers, age 72, of Clinton, SC, husband of Frankie Bryant Summers, passed away, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home.
He was born September 18, 1952 in Clinton and was the son of Elizabeth “Tootsie” Wilson Ballew, and the late Dewey Summers. Larry dedicated his career to the painting and auto body repair business, and for the past 34...
Roy "Big Ed" Dempsey
Apr 28, 2025
Roy “Big Ed” Dempsey of Simpsonville, SC ran into the arms of his savior on Monday April 28th, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, TN on July 13th, 1934, to Roy and Lucile Dempsey, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
He loved farming and told his family that one of his fondest memories...
Christian Lynn Caughorn
Apr 26, 2025
Christian Lynn Caughorn, age 17, of Joanna, SC, passed away, Saturday, April 26, 2025.
She was born June 20, 2007 in Laurens, SC, and was the daughter of Eric Alan Caughorn “Papa”, and Monica Hamilton. She was a junior in school and was employed with Dollar Tree in Clinton. Christian had a passion for beauty and loved doing hair, makeup and...
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