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Richard E. Willingham, Sr., age 96, widower of Barbara McCarthy Willingham, passed away, Monday, November 27, 2023 at Hospice of Laurens County. He was born on October 3, 1927 in Joanna, South Carolina and was the son of the late Elzie John Willingham and Lossie Mae Tew Willingham. He retired from Bowater Paper Mill in Rock Hill after 34 years of service. Richard served his country in the US Army during World War II and the Korean War and also the Merchant Marines. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Joanna where he sang in the choir, a Mason and a member of the Elks Lodge. Richard served 21 year with the Laurens County Transportation Commission as Secretary and Treasurer....

Sheila Campbell Parrish, age 73, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at her home. She was born on March 6, 1950 in Laurens County and was the daughter of the late William B. and Viola Corley Campbell. She retired after 28 years as a Nurse at Whitten Center. Sheila was a member Bethabara Baptist Church and also attended the Lydia Mill Church of God. She is survived by her son, Brian Parrish and his partner, Sonya of Clinton; her brother, Dr. Charles Campbell of Clinton; her sisters, June Day of Greenwood and Penny Sellers of Cross Hill; and her three grandchildren, Richard Adam Parrish, Kaitlyn Gault and Brenton Norton. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her...

Dr. James Lucas Walker of Clinton, SC died on October 23, 2023 at the age of 98. Services will be held in Clinton at Broad Street United Methodist Church on Thursday, November 2 at 1 p.m. For full obituary or information on floral tributes or memorials, visit grayfuneralhome.com.

Dr. James Lucas Walker of Clinton, SC died on October 23, 2023 at the age of 98. Services will be held in Clinton at Broad Street United Methodist Church on Thursday, November 2 at 1 p.m. For full obituary or information on floral tributes or memorials, visit www.grayfuneralhome.com.

Dateline - Gray Court, SC Dannelle Clark Uebel, age 85, of Gray Court, SC, wife of Ernst Ludwig Uebel, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born May 19, 1938, in Greenville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Danie Ashton Clark and Thelma Faulkner Clark. Dannelle, devoted her life to the care and service of others, retiring from St. Francis Bon Secours as a Registered Nurse. Surviving in addition to her husband of the home, her son, Gary Michael Brown (Angel) of Simpsonville; her daughter, Sharon Lynn Mellon of Simpsonville; grandchildren, Gary Brown, Michael Brown, Sarah Mellon, and Jesse Mellon. In addition to her parents,...

Linnie Redden Bell, 75, of Joanna, SC, widow of George David Bell, passed away, Saturday, October 7, 2023 Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born February 12, 1948 in Abbeville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Gene Davis Redden and Mettie Gambrell Mobley. Linnie served for more than 10 years as an associate at the Presbyterian College bookstore. She was a dedicated member of Breakthrough Tabernacle Church, actively participating in the girl's ministry. Her involvement also extended to the Girl Scouts, where she played a significant role. Surviving are daughters, Susan Bell McDowell (Morris), and Tammy Baughman; her daughter-in-law, Lisa McCarty; brothers, Tommy Redden,...

Dateline - Bradley, SC James "Pop" E. Sumner, age 74, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home. He was born April 10, 1949, in Union, SC and was the son of the late Marion Jefferson Sumner and the late Savannah Bell Shaw Sumner. He was a former Textile employee, a Residential Painter, and Diesel Mechanic. James loved to hunt, fish, and raise chickens. Mr. Sumner is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pam Sumner of the home; his children, Chris Sumner of the home, April Alexander (Jerry) of Whitmire, and Daisy Chrisley of Chapin; his sister, Vivian Long of Newberry. In addition to his parents Mr. Sumner is preceded in death by an infant son and three sisters, Judy...

Joyce Alexander Dallas, 78, resident of 265 Lee Cemetery Road, widow of James Sherrill Dallas, Sr., passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her home. She was born July 20, 1945 in Whitmire, SC and was a daughter of the late Walter Lewis and Amanda Collier Alexander. Joyce was a devoted member of Bethesda Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years, leader of Children's Church, Director of VBS, pianist, organist and active in all other church committees. She started a Coffee House in Whitmire for the youth. Joyce was a cosmetologist and enjoyed babysitting her grands, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She never met a stranger and loved telling others...

Marion Dunn Hutcherson, age 86, widow of Robert Douglas Hutcherson, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Hospice of Laurens County. She was born October 28, 1936 in Halifax, VA and was the daughter of the late Maynard Earle Dunn and Effie Henry Mayhew Dunn. Mrs. Hutcherson was retired from the Palmetto Bank and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Laurens. Mrs. Hutcherson is survived by her two sons, Mark and Doug Hutcherson; her five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM, Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church of Laurens with Rev. Dr. Mike McCracken officiating. The family will receive...

Dateline - Mountville, SC Barbara "Bobbi" Lee Zegen, age 83, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the NHC of Laurens. She was born November 21, 1939 in Washington, D.C. and was a daughter of the late Douglas Wolf and the late Hattie May Wolf. She received an Associate's Degree from American University in Washington, D.C. and was an Opera Singer, Actress, and Voice Instructor. Ms. Zegen was a member of many organizations, some of which included, the Association of Professional Mortgage Women; American Guild of Musical Artists; Dallas Opera; Toast Master; Washington D.C. Federation of Music Performing Member; Piano Music Club; Soprano Soloist for Arlington, Roanoke, and Alexandria...

Robert Douglas Hutcherson, 84, of Laurens, SC, husband of Marion Dunn Hutcherson, passed away, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born July 10, 1938 in Halifax, VA., and was the son of the late Jessie Martin and Evelyn Edmunds Hutcherson. Robert retired from Canal Industries as the area Manager, was a member of the Society of American Foresters, and an honorary member and past master of the Halifax Masonic Lodge in Halifax, VA. An avid golfer, he was the past president of the Central State Seniors of SC. Mr. Hutcherson was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Laurens. Surviving in addition his wife, are his sons, Mark...

Jewel Bradley Knight, age 84, of Laurens, widow of William Ansel Knight, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community. She was born July 4, 1938 in Inman, SC and was the daughter of the late Ed and Pearl Wilburn Bradley. Mrs. Knight was retired from the Laurens Shirt Plant. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with her children, her family meant the world to her. Jewel was a devoted member of the Woodruff Road Worship Center. Mrs. Knight is survived by her children, Scott Knight (Kelly); Sharon Holliday, Donna Kuykendall (Lee), Kim Bertoli (Alex), and Lisa Crowe (Robert); her brother, Donald Bradley; nine grandchildren, sixteen...

Lou Maudelle Hughes Finley, 99, of Mountville, SC, widow of Albert Jerome Finley, passed away, Sunday, May 14, 2023 at her home. Born April 28, 1924 near Fountain Inn, SC, she was a daughter of the late Duff Perry and Maude Watson Hughes. Mrs. Finley was a secretary at Presbyterian College for 22 years. She was a member of Mountville Baptist Church for 74 years, where she served as church clerk for many years and was active with the women's missions group. Maudelle was active in the Grange and a leader in the 4-H Club. She was honored with a 4-H Service Award created in her name. She enjoyed participating in water aerobics at the Clinton YMCA for over 30 years and was an avid...

Barbara Ann Panther Conner, age 81, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at her home. She was born November 28, 1941 in Union, SC and was a daughter of the late John H. and Annie Mae Greene Panther. Mrs. Conner was retired from the Torrington Bearing Company and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Roger Dale Conner; her daughters, Gayle Richmond (Donal) and Carol Dean (John); a special former son-in-law, Bobby Rayfield; her brother, Joe Panther; her sisters, Dot Allgood, Lois Alverson and Sara Ashley; four grandchildren, Michael Kennedy (Starr), Josh Gerrish (Andrea), Stephen Dean (Kristen), and Johnathan Dean; and five great-grandchildren, Emma...

Ricky Eugene Silvers, Sr., age 66, of Whitmire, SC, husband of Rosemary Rhinehart Silvers, passed away, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1956 in Whitmire, SC, and was a son of the late Roy and Nellie Ammons Silvers. Ricky was an avid hunter and fisher and loved the outdoors. He was a member of God's Healing Springs Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Ricky Eugene Silvers. Jr.; his daughter, Kaci Silvers Trammell; his sister, Anita Silvers; and his granddaughter, Kassidy Trammell. Funeral Services will be conducted 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 15, 2023 at God's Healing Springs Baptist Church...

Steven Boozer, age 62, of Waterloo, SC, passed away, Sunday, April 2, 2023, at his home. He was born April 11, 1960 in Charleston, SC, and was a son of the late John Ellis and Minnie Helen Boozer. He retired from the US Air Force as Master Sergeant, serving in several operations, including Operation Desert storm and post 9/11 duties. He is survived by his son, Stephen Boozer (Colleen); his daughters, Jamie Holden (Brent), Ashley Hoover (Alex), and Dilan Patton (Dray); 11 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Vernon Boozer; and his sister, Wanda Kay Boozer Spears. A Private Graveside Memorial service...

Ida Barksdale Crawford Stewart, a long-time vice president at The Est?e Lauder Companies and a special assistant to company founder Est?e Lauder, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023, at the Clinton Presbyterian Community, where she had lived and worked on her memoir since moving from her Sutton Place apartment in New York City to return to her native South Carolina in 2019. She was 100 years old. Ida was born December 13, 1922, in Clinton, South Carolina, to the late Roy and Fannie Mae Wade Crawford. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and Winthrop College (now University) in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Ida began her career as an elementary school art teacher in Conway, South...

Ida Barksdale Crawford Stewart, a long-time vice president at The Est?e Lauder Companies and a special assistant to company founder Est?e Lauder, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023, at the Clinton Presbyterian Community, where she had lived and worked on her memoir since moving from her Sutton Place apartment in New York City to return to her native South Carolina in 2019. She was 100 years old. Ida was born December 13, 1922, in Clinton, South Carolina, to the late Roy and Fannie Mae Wade Crawford. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and Winthrop College (now University) in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Ida began her career as an elementary school art teacher in Conway, South...

Ida Barksdale Crawford Stewart, a long-time vice president at The Est?e Lauder Companies and a special assistant to company founder Est?e Lauder, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023, at the Clinton Presbyterian Community, where she had lived and worked on her memoir since moving from her Sutton Place apartment in New York City to return to her native South Carolina in 2019. She was 100 years old. Ida was born December 13, 1922, in Clinton, South Carolina, to the late Roy and Fannie Mae Wade Crawford. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and Winthrop College (now University) in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Ida began her career as an elementary school art teacher in Conway, South...

Ida Barksdale Crawford Stewart, a long-time vice president at The Est?e Lauder Companies and a special assistant to company founder Est?e Lauder, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023, at the Clinton Presbyterian Community, where she had lived and worked on her memoir since moving from her Sutton Place apartment in New York City to return to her native South Carolina in 2019. She was 100 years old. Ida was born December 13, 1922, in Clinton, South Carolina, to the late Roy and Fannie Mae Wade Crawford. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and Winthrop College (now University) in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Ida began her career as an elementary school art teacher in Conway, South...

William (Bill) Camellous Dobbins III, 84, of Rocky Mount, Va. and formerly of Mount Pleasant, S.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Camellous Dobbins II and Helen Blakely Dobbins; siblings, James Randolph Dobbins and Judith Dobbins Surles; and granddaughter, Laura Elaine Dobbins. His surviving family includes his children, William (Will) Camellous Dobbins IV and Ashley Dobbins Smith and husband, Michael (Tony); former spouse, Elaine Dobbins Lee; grandchildren, Blake Anthony Smith, Austin Michael Smith, and Taylor Ashley Smith; and great-grandchildren, Mason Dobbins-Keffer and Cyrus William Brooks. The family...