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Thelma Louise Medlock Williams Hickory Tavern Thelma Louise Medlock Williams, 86, of Hickory Tavern and wife of the late James B. Williams passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Magnolia Manor in Greenwood. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Lude Odell and Lillie Corene Lollis Medlock. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and an Avon representative. A former member of Rabun Creek Baptist Church, Thelma was a faithful member of Rosemont Baptist Church in Waterloo. She was a loving mother and grandmother and an avid gardener. She is survived by: a daughter, Deborah Williams Lyons (Richard) of Waterloo; grandchildren, Rick Lyons, Jr. (Amber) of Greenwood, Olivia Littlefield...

Celita Thomas Strickland, 62, wife of Dr. Billy R. Strickland of Laurens, SC passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Hospice of Laurens County Hospice House. Born in Greenwood on April 30, 1959, she was the daughter of Albert and Jean Bagwell Thomas of Ware Shoals. She was a 1977 graduate of Ware Shoals High School and a 1981 graduate of Lander College. She also received a Master's degree from Winthrop University. She was a lifelong educator, starting her career in Chester County Schools and retiring from Laurens School District 55 after a combined 40 years of service. In addition to her parents and husband of 40 years of the home, she is survived by: two sons, Matthew Thomas...

Thomas "Tom" Glenn, formerly of Charlotte, died peacefully at The Lakes of Litchfield on May 5th at the age of 81. He was the son of the late Doris White Glenn and Thomas Walter Glenn, II. Mr. Glenn was born on July 4th, 1939 in Greer, SC and grew up in Laurens, SC where many many long-lasting friendships began. He graduated from Laurens High School in 1957 and then Clemson University in 1961. After graduation he moved to Charlotte, NC where he would meet his future wife Anne "Pokey" Van Every. They were married at Christ Episcopal Church on August 15th, 1964. Tom was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He adored his family and especially being a grandfather to his precious...

Emma Irene Kay Laurens Emma Irene Kay, age 47, of Laurens, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at her home. Born in Anderson, she was a daughter of Linda Faye Standridge Kay and the late Laylon Martin Kay. Emma was affectionately known to be fierce and loving to her family and friends. Surviving in addition to her mother are her daughters, Kimber Spado (Ken Williams) of Anderson and Kayla Spado (Kese) of Anderson; a special friend, Bob Franks; sisters, Linda C. Hawkins (Randy) of McCormick, Brenda Kay Przybyla (Ronald) of Laurens, Judy Kay Davis (Todd) of Williamston, and Donna Lynne Kay of Anderson; grandchildren, Azjiana Lomax, Kenzie, Lilly, Kage "Lil D" Williams and numerous...

Sorrell Eugene "Gene" McDowell Laurens Sorrell Eugene "Gene" McDowell, age 61, of Laurens, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2020, at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood. Born in Laurens, he was the son of the late Sorrell and Doris Hughes McDowell. He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he was an active member of the Men's Club. Gene loved his church, Twin Palmetto and The Clock. He retired from Bilo with over 35 years of service. Surviving are his aunts and uncles, James A. "Jim" Hughes, Henry Finley (Nell) of Greenwood, Billy McDowell (Sara) of Talladega, AL; and numerous cousins. A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2020, at...

Annie J. (Hershberger) Miller Cross Hill, SC Annie J. (Hershberger) Miller (87) of Cross Hill, SC, wife of the late Elvin V. Miller went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. She was a faithful member of the Cross Hill Mennonite Church. She was born on June 13, 1933, in Virginia Beach, VA to the late Jacob and Matilda Hershberger. Elvin and Annie moved from Virginia to Abbeville, SC in 1971 and to Cross Hill in 1994. They were the founders of the Country Cafe and Bakery. Mrs. Miller was hard working and was still very involved in the caf?. Preceding her in death besides husband and parents was a stillborn grandson Samuel, two brothers, Henry and Paul Hershberger...

Dorothy "Dot" Westmoreland Mauldin, 87, widow of William "Bill" Clayton Mauldin passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Laurens, she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Luna Watts Westmoreland. Dot was a graduate of Laurens High School and was a lifelong member of Second Baptist Church where she was a member of Women of the Word Sunday School Class. She worked for Hill, Jenkins and Rankin Doctors' Office for over 25 years as an insurance assistant. She is survived by: children Steve Mauldin and wife Mary of James Island, Sandra Mauldin Johnson and husband Yates of Greenwood and David Mauldin of Laurens; granddaughter, Christie Johnson Hansen; and great...

Janet Marie Vanderford, age 56, of 303 Pineland Shoals Circle, Cross Hill, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Hospice House in Greenwood. The Kennedy Mortuary of Laurens.

James "JC" Calvin Moody, Sr., 79, of Waterloo, husband of Deborah Hanks Moody, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at NHC Laurens. Kennedy Mortuary of Laurens

George L. Bryan, Sr, age 78, of Gray Court, and husband of Betty Jane Smart Bryan, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. The family will be at the residence. The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. Laurens, SC

Martha "Mot" Hill Coleman, 83, of 100 Resurrection Hill and wife of 62 years to Kenneth Leon "Lefty" Coleman went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at NHC of Clinton. Born in Greenwood, SC she was a daughter of the late Aubrey O'Neil and Clara Taylor Hill. A 1954 graduate of Ware Shoals High School, she also graduated in 1957 from Greenville Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse having worked for twenty-seven years with Dr. Kemper Lake and retired after seventeen years with Newberry County Health Department. Mrs. Coleman was a member of First Baptist Church of Whitmire where she was a choir member and taught Sunday School for twenty-five years....

Martha "Mot" Hill Coleman, 83, of 100 Resurrection Hill and wife of 62 years to Kenneth Leon "Lefty" Coleman went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at NHC of Clinton. Born in Greenwood, SC she was a daughter of the late Aubrey O'Neil and Clara Taylor Hill. A 1954 graduate of Ware Shoals High School, she also graduated in 1957 from Greenville Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse having worked for twenty-seven years with Dr. Kemper Lake and retired after seventeen years with Newberry County Health Department. Mrs. Coleman was a member of First Baptist Church of Whitmire where she was a choir member and taught Sunday School for twenty-five years....

John Alvin Jennings, age 65, of 94 Ivey Bluff Road and husband of the late Betty Noel Jennings passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at his home. Born in Saluda, he was the son of the late Alvin and Mozelle Edwards Jennings. John was a man who worked hard and loved his family dearly. Surviving are his children: John Mark Jennings of Greenwood and Jamie Noel Jennings of Waterloo; and a sister, Rosa Reaves and husband Philip of Waterloo. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2019, at The Kennedy Mortuary Chapel. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The Kennedy Mortuary Chapel immediately following the service. Condolences may be...

Beatrice Ridgeway Babb McKee, age 85, of the Hickory Tavern Community, and wife of James William "Billy" McKee, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood after an extended battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born in Ware Shoals, she was the daughter of the late William Daniel and Bertha Lindley Ridgeway and the step-daughter of Franklin Troy Ridgeway. Mrs. McKee was a graduate of Draughon's Business College and retired from the US Courts 4th Circuit Court of Appeals as secretary for Honorable Donald Russell. She was a former organist and member of Rabun Creek Baptist Church. Beatrice liked water skiing as a younger adult and always enjoyed...

Mary Edna Burns Leister, age 83, of Greenwood, and wife of the late Morris David Leister, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, at NHC Health Care of Greenwood. Kennedy Mortuary of Laurens

Mary "Jane" Adair Powers, age 71, of Laurens, and wife of the late Alvin D. Powers, Jr. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.thekennedymortuary.com.

Carolyn Collins Burns entered into her eternal home on July 4, 2019. Born in Ware Shoals, SC, she was the daughter of the late Grover Martin Thompson and Lydia Campbell Thompson. Carolyn lived most of her life in Anderson and Belton, SC. There she met and married William E. Collins. While residing in Anderson, Carolyn was a member of Pope Drive Baptist Church. In Belton, she was a member of Belton First Baptist. She was active in W.M.U., her Sunday School class and enjoyed singing in the choir. She also enjoyed volunteer work in the community, especially Meals on Wheels and helping with Sunday School classes at Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital. Upon the death of her husband,...

Dorothy Irene Boles Patton, 81, of 100 Linda Lane passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at NHC in Laurens. Born in Abbeville, she was a daughter of the late Mellion Boles, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Tucker Lawton. Mrs. Patton retired from Monsanto after twenty-eight years of service and was a member of Cedar Wood Community Church. Surviving are: children, Franklin "Eugene" Patton (Pam Raines) of Waterloo, James "Buddy" Patton of Waterloo, and Frankie Patton Wilson (Charles) of Laurens; sisters, Agnes Boles Sims of Virginia and Grace Boles Busbin of McCormick; grandchildren, Kayla P. McCullough (Will), Kaci P. Thornton (Bryan), Kris S. Wilson, and AnnaBeth W. Hinton (Eric); and great grandchildren,...