Michael Henry Baker, Jr.
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Michael Henry Baker, Jr., infant son of Michel Henry Baker, Sr. and Heather Michelle Walker Baker, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: a sister, Missy Denise Baker; paternal grandparents, George and Carolyn Baker of Gray Court; maternal grandparents, Homer and Amanda…
Read MoreGary Dennis Stover
Laurens, South Carolina Gary Dennis Stover, 73, of 398 Dean Drive, Laurens, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late J.D. and Eva Wilson Stover. Gary was a graduate of Ford High School where he excelled in athletics, especially football. Following graduation, he…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for City of Laurens’ “Welcome Plaza” Parking Lot
On July 14th, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting on the corner of East Main and North Harper for the “Welcome Plaza” parking lot in Laurens. Among the many improvements to the existing parking lot is the first electric vehicle charging station in Laurens County. Amanda Munyan, Laurens County Chamber of…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for Riverside Garage & Tire’s Second Location
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a celebratory ribbon on July 14th for the Grand Opening of Riverside Garage and Tire’s second location in Laurens. Owners, Jakeh & Jessica Cooper, opened the first Riverside Garage location in 2015, and with the support of family and community they were able to open a second…
Read MoreThelma Louise Medlock Williams
Dateline – Hickory Tavern, South Carolina 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…
Read MoreChristopher Darrell Brooks
Christopher Darrell Brooks Age 47 DOD 7/14/2021 Funeral Home: Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home, Fountain Inn
Read MoreHarold John Preston, Sr.
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Harold John Preston, Sr., age 84, of Clinton, widower of Margaret Ann Preston, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born May 9, 1937 in Cincinnatus, New York, and was a son of the late Lester Preston and the late, Jenny Marie Elmore Preston. He…
Read MoreBrenda Gail Lamkin
Dateline – Gray Court, South Carolina Brenda Gail Lamkin, 77, of 1534 Georgia Road passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Lamkin was the daughter of the late Leonard Logan and Martha Ruth Luker Lamkin. A homemaker, Ms. Lamkin was a Christian and enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She is survived by: son,…
Read MoreMary Frances Orr Gibbs
Dateline – Columbia, South Carolina Mary Frances Orr Gibbs March 1, 1927 – July 9, 2021 Our mother was always a morning person and early Friday morning she made her journey to join her Lord, husband, parents, brother, and many friends. Born in Laurens, SC, she was the daughter of Beauford David Orr and Mary…
Read MoreO’Cain named VP for enrollment at Presbyterian College
Veteran admissions, financial aid and advancement executive Woody O’Cain will join the Presbyterian College community on July 26 as its new vice president for enrollment. He is presently a fundraiser in the division of development and alumni engagement at Stetson University in DeLand, Fla. He began his career at Stetson in 2014 as the executive…
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