SLED seeks Information to help find fugitive
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is looking for information that may help locate Rodney Fields, 39, who is from Yemassee, SC. Fields is wanted on two counts of Attempted Murder, and two counts of Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime stemming from an incident in the Town of Hampton. SLED is…
Read MoreBetty Simpson Cox
Laurens, South Carolina Betty Simpson Cox, 94, of Laurens, and widow of Russell M. Cox, Sr. passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Laurens County Hospice House in Clinton. Born in Clinton, SC she was a daughter of the late Lewis D. and Rosalyn S. Simpson. Mrs. Cox was a retired auditor of Laurens…
Read MoreMarilyn Stoddard Steen
Gray Court, South Carolina Marilyn Stoddard Steen, 76, of Gray Court, SC, widow of Fred W. Steen, Jr., passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born in Laurens, SC, she was a daughter of the late Shaw and Sara Stoddard. Marilyn was genuine, down-to-earth, and fun. She loved all her nieces and nephews, as if…
Read MoreMahlon Gunn Moore
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Mahlon Gunn Moore, age 78, husband of Gail Guthrie Moore, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Compassus Open Arms Hospice House. He was born on September 26, 1946 in Washington, Georgia and was the son of the late Robert Edward Moore and Roma Tena Gunn Moore. He…
Read MoreLaurens County Democrats to Elect Leadership, Delegates at March 1st Convention
Laurens, SC – [1/31/2025] – The Laurens County Democratic Party (LCDP) will hold its crucial county convention on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at 10:00 am in the Laurens County Library meeting room. This important gathering will not only offer an opportunity for local Democrats to connect and network, but will also conduct essential party business,…
Read MoreNancy Lee Cook
Laurens, South Carolina Nancy Lee Cook, 88 of Laurens, and wife to Raymond E. Cook Sr., passed away on January 28, 2025, at Martha Franks Retirement Community. Mrs. Cook was born in East Grand Rapids, MI on November 29, 1936, to the late Robert Franklin and Leona Horning Kridler. A dedicated homemaker, Nancy found joy in…
Read MoreNancy Ruth Cook Smith
Dr. Nancy Ruth Cook Smith, widow of Dr. Robert “Bob” A. Smith, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Martha Franks Retirement Community in Laurens, SC. She was the oldest of the four children of the late Dr. Malcolm B. Cook and Mrs. Mary Babb Cook. She is…
Read MoreCarrol Walter Kuykendall
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Carrol Walter Kuykendall, age 79, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Woodbridge of Clinton. He was born August 18, 1945 in Tryon, NC and was a son of the late Clyde V. Kuykendall and Clara Belle Richards Kuykendall. Mr. Kuykendall was retired, having spent his career as a…
Read MoreGrover Hampton Tumblin, Jr.
Laurens, South Carolina It is with deep sorrow that Sandra Pinson Tumblin announces the passing of her husband of 54 years, Grover Hampton Tumblin, Jr., 77 of Laurens, who entered into rest at his home on January 21, 2025. Born in Hickory Tavern on September 26, 1947, to the late Grover Hampton Tumblin, Sr. and…
Read MoreTarva Naomi Davis Hughey
Norris, South Carolina Tarva Naomi Davis Hughey died at the age of 96, on January 17, 2025, in her home in Norris, SC. Married for 60 years, she is survived by her 3 sons and their wives, Tab (Darlene), John (Rene), and David (Vicki), and 9 grandchildren (Carmen, Lauren, Joshua, Valyn, John Lee, Christopher, Nolan,…
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