Ronnie Sprouse
Waterloo, South Carolina Ronnie Samuel Sprouse, 79, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Martha Franks Retirement Community. Born January 21, 1946, in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Joseph Samuel Sprouse and Welborn Perry Sprouse. A proud veteran, Ronnie served his country in the United States…
Read MoreWilliam Haynie “Billy” McNinch, Jr.
Laurens, South Carolina William Haynie “Billy” McNinch, Jr., 73, and husband of Catherine “Cathy” Godwin McNinch of 201 Conway Ave., Laurens, went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 16, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Born on November 5, 1951, in Laurens, South Carolina, he was the son of the late, William…
Read MoreJohn Marett Outz
Laurens, South Carolina John Marett Outz passed away peacefully at his home on May 15, 2025. He was the son of the late Marett Larkin Outz and the late Frances Edwards Outz. He was a 1966 graduate of Laurens High School. He first attended Anderson Junior College where he played baseball. He was a devout…
Read MoreThomas Hitchner
March 20, 1957 – May 13, 2025 Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Thomas “Tom” Edward Hitchner Sr., age 68, of Laurens, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following a long and courageous journey through chronic illness. He was born on March 20, 1957, in Salem, New Jersey, a son of the late…
Read MoreShirikki Leane Frazier
Dateline – Chappells, South Carolina Shirikki Leane Frazier, age 35, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on May 8, 1990 and was the daughter of Ricky Frazier and Cynthia Medlin Frazier. Shirikki loved music, being outdoors and fishing. In addition to her parents, Shirikki…
Read MoreRotary Club of Laurens providing help to SC Empowerment Center
LAURENS – When Hurricane Helene impacted Laurens County last year, it caused widespread damage and left many in need. One of those needs was that of food, which led to local area food banks to have their supplies drained and in some cases depleted. In a direct response to meet this need head on, The…
Read MoreDale Adair
Carroll Dale Adair, 80, beloved husband of Gwendolyn West Adair, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born on March 12, 1945, in Laurens, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Carol and Margaret Williams Adair. A graduate of Laurens High School, he…
Read MoreSylvia Douglas
Laurens, South Carolina Our beloved mother, Sylvia Stoddard Douglas, 77, a woman of deep faith and unshakable love, went home to the Lord, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after 61 cherished years with her devoted husband, William Harold Douglas. She leaves behind a legacy of love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Known for her joyful spirit,…
Read MoreSCDOT to hold May 8 drop-in public information meeting on US 221 bridge replacement project
Columbia, S.C. (April 23, 2025) – SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025 regarding a bridge replacement project on US 221 (Greenwood Road) over Burnt Mill Creek in Laurens County. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at Faith Baptist Church, 1607…
Read MoreGuardian ad Litem Program offering free online training for those interested in becoming volunteers
Laurens, SC – April 30, 2025 – The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Laurens County. The training will provide participants with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to advocate…
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