Helen Mae Mahon Hall age 89, widow of A.W. "Buck" Hall passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home in Laurens. She was born and raised in Laurens County and was a daughter of the late John Furman Mahon and Niza Mae Lindley Mahon. Helen retired from Southern Underwriters with 33 years of service and after her retirement she was employed with Eckerd Drugs in Laurens. She was a lifetime member of Henderson Baptist Church in Hickory Tavern where she held many positions and organized the senior adult program "Joy Club". She was a former member of the Professional Business Women; the Laurens County Extension Homemaker's Club, which she served as President for several years. Helen...

Ramona York Skinner of Clinton, SC passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Presbyterian Home of Clinton. She was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her life was one of commitment, sacrifice, and resilience. Ramona Ann York was born on May 13, 1939 in Marietta, GA to (Henry) Grady York and Maude Stamper York. She graduated from Osborne High School in 1957, and then went to North Georgia College in Dahlonega, GA, where she majored in Secretarial Science and met the love of her life, James Lister Skinner III. Ramona and Jim were married in 1961 and then moved to Fayetteville, AR for Jim's graduate work. Ramona worked part-time as a paid typist and part time as an...

Dateline - Cross Hill, SC Deborah Lee Gibson, age 65, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She born in Barnwell, SC and was a daughter of the late Chuck Conner and Mary Lou Connor. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Gerald Wayne Gibson of the home; her daughters Sabrina Todd of Georgetown, SC, Nikie Gibson of Cross Hill, Marie Gibson of Cross Hill; step-children, Lynn Starnes of Clinton, Gerald Gibson, Jr. of Chappells, Mike Gibson of Waterloo, Kevin Gibson of Clinton; her thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; her brother, Ricky Conner of Cross Hill; her sister, Teresa Wright of Cross Hill. A Private Family...

Virginia Gray Vance, widow of Robert Mercer Vance, died peacefully at home with family by her side Friday, August 28, 2020. She was 92 years old. Born in Laurens, South Carolina on July 29, 1928, Virginia was the daughter of L. Russell Gray and Gertrude Sexton Gray. The family moved to Clinton while she was a young child where her father established the Gray Funeral Home. A member of the Phi Mu sorority, Virginia earned her undergraduate degree in business administration from Queens College of Charlotte, North Carolina, now Queens University, and upon graduation worked for a time in the business department of Ivey's Department Store in Charlotte. Among other accomplishments, she...

Virginia Gray Vance, widow of Robert Mercer Vance, died peacefully at home with family by her side Friday, August 28, 2020. She was 92 years old. Born in Laurens, South Carolina on July 29, 1928, Virginia was the daughter of L. Russell Gray and Gertrude Sexton Gray. The family moved to Clinton while she was a young child where her father established the Gray Funeral Home. A member of the Phi Mu sorority, Virginia earned her undergraduate degree in business administration from Queens College of Charlotte, North Carolina, now Queens University, and upon graduation worked for a time in the business department of Ivey's Department Store in Charlotte. Among other accomplishments, she...

Carolyn Faye Rush Neighbors, 84, of 173 Shenandoah Drive, Laurens, widow of Dillard D. "Buzzy" Neighbors, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at her home after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Laurens, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Ruby Rush, and a graduate of Ford High School. She was retired from Whitten Center and a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. Carolyn was an avid Clemson and NASCAR fan and enjoyed spending time at the beach. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Karen Neighbors of Greenwood and Carroll and Pam Neighbors of Laurens; a sister, Helen Stewart of Enoree; a sister-in-law, Eugenia Jacks of Clinton; seven...

William (Bill) Ronald Davis, age 80, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at NHC of Clinton. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, and was the son of the late Ronald J Davis and Ruby Settle Davis. Bill worked in banking starting as a teller and progressed to leading several trust departments in Virginia and South Carolina. Bill was a very active member of Broad Street United Methodist Church. He had a deep love for his family and his church family, and a caring heart for all. Bill is survived his sons, Brian Davis (Mona) of Coppell, TX, and Cabot Davis (Christie) of Annandale, VA. Bill is further survived by his five grandchildren, Randi Otwell, Lauren Otwell, Jamie Davis, Joey Davis...

William (Bill) Ronald Davis, age 80, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at NHC of Clinton. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, and was the son of the late Ronald J Davis and Ruby Settle Davis. Bill worked in banking starting as a teller and progressed to leading several trust departments in Virginia and South Carolina. Bill was a very active member of Broad Street United Methodist Church. He had a deep love for his family and his church family, and a caring heart for all. Bill is survived his sons, Brian Davis (Mona) of Coppell, TX, and Cabot Davis (Christie) of Annandale, VA. Bill is further survived by his five grandchildren, Randi Otwell, Lauren Otwell, Jamie Davis, Joey Davis...

William (Bill) Ronald Davis, age 80, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at NHC of Clinton. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, and was the son of the late Ronald J Davis and Ruby Settle Davis. Bill worked in banking starting as a teller and progressed to leading several trust departments in Virginia and South Carolina. Bill was a very active member of Broad Street United Methodist Church. He had a deep love for his family and his church family, and a caring heart for all. Bill is survived his sons, Brian Davis (Mona) of Coppell, TX, and Cabot Davis (Christie) of Annandale, VA. Bill is further survived by his five grandchildren, Randi Otwell, Lauren Otwell, Jamie Davis, Joey Davis...

Dateline - Pawleys Island, SC Robert Carlisle Neely, age 81, passed away on June 9, 2020, at his home in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was born July 15, 1938 in Clinton, South Carolina, to the late Woodfin Carlisle Neely and Helen Lee Neely. Growing up in Clinton, Robert was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1956. He received a B.S. in engineering, Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of South Carolina in 1960, and a M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 1965. He completed his military obligation in 1968 after serving six years in the US Army Reserves. He spent most of his business career in Atlanta,...

Dorothy "Dot" Haupfear (Going) Burton, a wife, mother, and devoted nurse, died May 12, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson's. Condolences may be expressed on online to the family at www.grayfuneralhome.com

Eileen Lowe Snyder, age 82, of 5825 Poplar Springs Road, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Marshfield, WI and was the daughter of the late Alvin George Whitney and Anna Pauline Whitney. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and her Master's in Public Health Nursing. She was a member of Mount Gallagher Baptist Church in Ware Shoals. Mrs. Snyder is survived by her sons, Warren Lowe and his wife Robin and Allen Lowe and his wife Judy; her daughter, Jackie Krause and her husband Bernie; and her grandchild, Charlie Lowe. She was predeceased in death by her husband John Snyder and her brother Kenneth Whitney. A Memorial Service...

Doris Irene Griffin Powell, age 91, widow of both Jack D. Griffin and Earl Powell, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the National Health Care in Clinton. She was born in Clinton, SC and was daughter of the late Earl Braswell and Eunice Dover Braswell. She was retired from Monsanto and was a member of Davidson Street Baptist Church in Clinton. Mrs. Powell is survived by her daughter, Sandra Napierala (Ralph); her brother, Jimmy Braswell; her seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. In addition to both her husbands and her parents, she is predeceased by her son, Jack R. Griffin, her sister Lucille Braswell Jennings and her brother,...

William Terry Campbell, age 76, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Laurens County Memorial Hospital. He was born Clinton, SC and was a son of the late William B. Campbell and Viola Corley Campbell. Mr. Campbell retired from the banking industry after 30 years of service as Branch Manager of Wachovia Bank in Clinton. Terry also spent many hours helping Ms. Emily in the family business, Young World Child Care Center. He very active in local civic organizations including serving as President and Treasurer of the Clinton Lion's Club, as a member of the Clinton Jaycee's and the Hejaz Shrine Temple. He also served as a Trustee of the SC Baptist Foundation, a Professional Square...

Dateline - Clinton, SC Sidney "Sid" Carter, III, age 75, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at the Hospice House of Laurens County. He was born in Anniston, AL and grew up in Lake City, SC and was the son the late Sidney Carter, II and Doris Cole Carter. He was graduate of the University of Georgia and worked in the retail industry for years. He was the owner of Carter's Gifts in Clinton for 12 years, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife of 42 years, Hilda V. Carter of the home; his daughter, Vaughn Carter Vick (Sean) of Greenville; his grandson, Duncan Vick; and his sister, Sharyn Mooney of Lancaster. The family will...

Eugenia Roach Childress, age 72, departed this world for Heaven Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the NHC of Laurens surrounded by the ones she loved. She was born in Oconee County, SC and was a daughter of the late Howard Gus and Francis Fuller Roach. When she wasn't cheering on her Clemson Tigers, or at the ballfield with her boys, she loved being with Family. Of all the titles she held-wife, mom, sister-her greatest title was Granny. Family was her greatest treasure. We are all forever changed by how she loved us so well. Mrs. Childress is survived by her husband, Furman Childress of the home; her sons, Jamie Childress (Leigh) of Laurens and Ben Childress (Meghan) of...

Foster Keith Langley, age 73, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Laurens County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Laurens, SC and was the son of Audrey Thompson Langley and the late Foster "Bob" Langley. He was retired from Belk after 30 years of service and was a devoted son, brother, and uncle. In addition to his mother he is survived by his sister, Peggy Wehunt (Lonnie) of Lexington, SC; his niece and nephew, Kalie Wehunt of Lexington and Matthew Wehunt of Augusta, GA; he also leaves behind many friends and many honorary nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 2 PM at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Jennifer Michele Gentry Freeman, age 53, of Clinton, South Carolina, passed away from complications due to metastatic breast cancer on Monday, March 9th, 2020. She was born on August 22nd, 1966 in Greenwood, South Carolina. She was the only child of Edna Gentry and the late Thomas Julius Gentry. She was a member of Laurel Baptist Church in Greenwood, South Carolina. Michele graduated Greenwood High School in 1984, before attending Lander University and receiving a Bachelor of Music Education, and then further receiving her Masters in Special Education from Converse College. Michele worked as a Special Education teacher at Clinton High School for 31 years, where she...

Claudette Bowser Henderson, age 79, of 112 Cobb Road and widow of Joseph Lynn Henderson, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, at her home. She was born in Newberry and was a daughter of the late Bryant and Helen Taylor Crouch. Mrs. Henderson was survived by her daughters, Rene Bowser of Waterloo and Lynn Whitehead of Lakeland, FL; her brother, Ronnie Crouch of Kinards; her sister, Joyce Bishop of Newberry; her grandchildren, Cheri Boyd, Holly Whitehead, Adam Henderson, Brett Henderson, Matt Henderson, Tammi Hinton and Joe Hinton, Jr.; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Henderson was predeceased by her brothers, Billy Crouch and Steve...

Jimmie Wayne McFarland, Sr., age 72, widower of Martha Royals McFarland, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Presbyterian Home in Clinton. He was born in Calhoun, GA and was a son of the late Richard Clay McFarland and Dora Aretta Smith McFarland. Mr. McFarland is survived by his daughters, Michelle Blackwell of Clinton, Crystal Burton of Laurens; his sons, Jimmie Wayne McFarland, Jr. of the home, Anthony "Bones" Talbert of Whittier, NC; Phillip McDowell (Charlotte) of Lancaster, SC, Morris McDowell (Susan) of Laurens; his brothers, Donny McFarland (Melissa) of Greenwood, SC, Richard McFarland (Theresa) of Rocky Top, TN, and Gary McFarland of Rocky Top, TN; his sister,...

Marianne Chambers Bower, age 91, of Laurens died Friday, February 21, 2020. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Clare Alfred and Lois Marie Welch Chambers. Marianne earned her BA in psychology from the University of Toledo where she was president of Pi Beta Phi sorority, a member of Mortar Board National Honor Society (formerly Peppers), and named one of 13 Outstanding Women on Campus. She met returning veteran David Norman Bower while at the university and they married in 1950. They moved from Toledo, OH to New Jersey, back to Toledo, to Long Island, NY, Worcester, MA, and finally settled in Laurens, SC 50 years ago. They moved to the Martha Franks Retirement Community in 1998 where...