Jane Rose Sterling
Greenwood, South Carolina Jane Rose Sterling, 92, resident of Oxford Road, widow of Ernest Edward Sterling, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born February 18, 1932, in Cherokee County, AL, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Uriah and Inez Bell Hufstetler Rose. Jane was a…
Read MoreSunie Marie Jackson Sumter
Dec. 28, 1950 – Oct. 2, 2024 Sunie Marie Jackson Sumter, 73, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on October 2, 2024. She was born in Edgefield and raised in Laurens SC. A 1969 graduate of Thomas Sanders High School, she went on to attend Hampton University, Spelman College, and University of South Carolina. Sunie…
Read MoreFarm Bureau Insurance Offers Free Lunch to Laurens County Residents on Oct. 2
Laurens, South Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance in Laurens is offering free hot dogs Wednesday, October 2, while supplies last to assist the community and others impacted by Hurricane Helene. Anyone is welcome to stop by! When: Wednesday, October 2 Where: 726 E. Main St., Laurens, SC 29360 Time: Noon- until food runs out Across the…
Read MoreSteven Paul Martinek
Gray Court, South Carolina Steven Paul Martinek, age 67, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the home of his fiancé, Lynda Hudson Workman. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Paul John and Barbara Self Martinek of Laurens. Steve was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist…
Read MoreShelby Brown Wilkie
Laurens, South Carolina Shelby Brown Wilkie, 84, of Laurens, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home. Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Dennis Madden, Sr. and Lula Bell King Madden. Mrs. Wilkie retired from Wal-Mart Distribution and was a member of Langston Baptist Church. She is survived…
Read MoreWilliam Henry Valentine
Mr. William Henry Valentine, age 66,of Sassafras Drive, Laurens SC; joined his Heavenly Father surrounded by his loved ones on September 25, 2024. Mr. Valentine was a proud Army Veteran who served our country well.He also was a dedciated member of Duncan Creek Baptist Church family. He will be loved and missed by his children:Dangelo…
Read MoreCatherine Dunaway Young
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Catherine Dunaway Young, age 89, of Clinton, SC, wife of Allen Young, Sr., passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County. Born November 16, 1934 in Clinton, SC, she was a daughter of the late Brooks Fowler and Cloa Lawson Dunaway. Catherine is survived by her husband…
Read MoreSCDOT to temporarily close SC 560 bridge over Bush River in Laurens County
Columbia, S.C. (September 18, 2024) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the SC 560 bridge over the Bush River in Laurens County for repairs beginning on September 25, 2024. The repairs are expected to last a month. As part of the closure, a detour route will be put in place. A…
Read MoreOne of Lander’s oldest alums soon to turn 102
GREENWOOD, S.C. — One of Lander University’s oldest living alumni is approaching a major milestone. Sarah Boazman Segars, of Laurens County, graduated from what was then Lander College in 1943, and is set to celebrate her 102nd birthday in October. Her son, Ernie Segars, said his mother has had a “right remarkable life,” and noted…
Read MoreNigel Malik Smith
Mr. Nigel Malik Smith, age 23 of Hellams Circle Gray Court; went from Earth to Eternity on September 19,2024. He leaves his cherished memories to his parents, Erica and Brian Smith of the home; sister, Berica (Brannon) Whitted of Fairburn, GA; brother, D’lonze Ruff of Newberry, SC; grandmother, Mary Bluford of Laurens, SC; two aunts,…
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