Jane Dzelzitis
Jane Alberta Bastow Glenn Dzelzitis, 87, of Laurens, South Carolina, passed away May 1, 2021. She was born Nov. 2, 1933, to the late Clara and Albert Bastow. Jane was predeceased by her sister, Annette Bastow; and husbands, Ronald Glenn (1956-1979) and Visi Dzelzitis (1984-1998). She is survived by: children, Douglas Glenn (Paulyn) of Greenville,…
Read MoreNorma Bowling
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Norma Bowling, age 62, was called home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home. She was born on April 12, 1959 in Clinton, SC, and was a daughter of the late Van and Vera Bramlett Johnson. She was retired from C.C.L. of Clinton with 28 years of service, she…
Read MoreEva “Dale” Lyon Evans
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Eva “Dale” Lyon Evans, age 63, of Myrtle Beach, formerly of Laurens and wife of George Marvin Evans, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at her home in Myrtle Beach. Born in Laurens, she was the daughter of Polly Ann Dunaway Lyon and the late Melvin “Rossie” Lyon, Sr. Dale was…
Read MoreJames Wayne Johnson, Sr.
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina James Wayne Johnson, Sr., age 64, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 21, 1956 in Lynchburg, VA and was the son of the late Watkins Andrew Johnson, Jr. and Texanna Thorpe Johnson. Mr. Johnson is survived by…
Read MoreMartha Kelley Lawson Young
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Martha Kelley Lawson Young passed away on April 26, 2021 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital, Clinton, S.C. She was born on May 22, 1927 in Warren County, Georgia to James Wesley Kelley and Pauline Fulghum Kelley. She was the youngest of seven children. She is survived by her husband…
Read MoreDr. Alvin Eugene Wilson, Sr.
Laurens, South Carolina Dr. Alvin Eugene Wilson, Sr., age 80, of Laurens, and husband of Vivian Putman Wilson for 60 years, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the PRISMA Health Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Hansel Eugene and Ethel Ford Wilson. He was…
Read MoreWilliam Felton Roper, Jr.
Hickory Tavern, South Carolina William Felton Roper, Jr., age 91, of the Hickory Tavern Community and widower of Verlie Whelchel “Red” Roper, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the PRISMA Health – Laurens County Hospital in Clinton, SC. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late William Felton Roper, Sr. and Mertie…
Read MoreThomas Walker Lanford Sr.
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Thomas Walker Lanford Sr., age 79, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Hospice of Laurens county. He was born in Clinton and was a son of the late David Freeman Lanford and Aline Thrasher Lanford. Tommy was retired with 41 years of service from the Torrington Company. He…
Read MoreMig’s of Laurens Ribbon Cutting Welcomes New Owner
On Thursday, April 22, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to welcome the new owner of Mig’s of Laurens. Owner, Jeffery Kagon, and his business partner, Blake Price, cut the ceremonial ribbon alongside City of Laurens Mayor, Nathan Sean, and community members. Mig’s of Laurens has added a variety of…
Read MoreTom Adair
Dateline – Taylors, South Carolina Thomas C. Adair, Jr. died peacefully at home on April 21, 2021. He was born on November 28, 1940 in Columbia, SC. He was an alumnus of the University of South Carolina, Columbia Campus. Nicknamed “Tommie” or “Tom,” he was known for his quick-witted sense of humor & stellar work…
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