Jennifer Cooper Gravley
Greenwood, South Carolina Jennifer Cooper Gravley, 54, wife of Anthony Alan Gravley, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Born on April 24, 1969, in Laurens, SC, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Wilton Cooper, Sr. and Patsy Robinson Cooper. Jennifer was a graduate of Laurens District…
Read MoreMarvin Lewis Nelson, Jr. “Marty”
Laurens, South Carolina February 25, 1963- February 9, 2024 Marvin Lewis Nelson, Jr. “Marty,” age 60 of 1675 Bellview Church Road, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Laurens County and was a son of Ruth Fulmer Nelson and the late Marvin Nelson. Marty had serious medical…
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Laurens, South Carolina Ronald Eugene Saxon, 69, of Laurens, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Gail Edwards Saxon. Ronald was born in Greenwood to the late A.G. Saxon, Jr. and Eva Mae Harmon Saxon. He retired from GE where he worked as a machinist. Ronald…
Read MoreHaskell David Hardy, Jr.
Laurens, South Carolina Haskell David Hardy, Jr., 75, husband of Maritom Sinquefield Hardy passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at home in his wife’s arms. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Haskell David Hardy, Sr. and Thelma Hudson Hardy. David graduated from Laurens High School in 1966 and Clemson University in…
Read MoreJ.C. Byers
Laurens, South carolina J.C. Byers, 96, and beloved husband of 75 years to the late Wilma Jenkins Byers, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community. Born in Marshall, NC, he was the son of the late T.C. and Ethylene Byers. J.C. was a faithful member of First Baptist Church…
Read MoreDistricts 55 and 56 juniors and seniors encouraged to participate in Public Power Scholarship essay competition for $2500 scholarship
The City of Clinton, the Laurens Commission of Public Works (CPW) and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA) understand the value of an advanced education and also recognize the importance of community leadership. By requiring applicants to articulate their thoughts and opinions on this subject, we hope to develop future community leaders. All high school juniors…
Read MoreRecent Graduates
Piedmont Technical College December 2023 Graduates and Areas of Study CLINTON – Nadavea S. Boyd, associate in applied science, major in criminal justice; Angela Reece Cummings, associate in applied science, major in cardiovascular technology, adult echocardiography concentration; Melanie Jean Franklin, associate in applied science, major in human services; *Thomas E. Keadle, associate in applied science,…
Read MoreCoach Bill Seawright announces his candidacy for Coroner of Laurens County
Former Laurens and Clinton High School educator/coach and Owner of Premier Driving School, Bill Seawright has announced his bid as a Republican candidate for Coroner of Laurens County. The Republican Primary is June 11, 2024. Seawright worked as a Deputy Coroner for Coroner Nick Nichols from 1999-2009. He also completed the Basic Coroner School Program…
Read MoreJimmie Pitt White
Laurens, South Carolina Jimmie Pitt White, age 88, of Laurens, and husband of the late Shirley Peppers White, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Inman Healthcare. Born in Ware Shoals, he was a son of the late Charlton and Eppie Lou Pitt White. A US Air Force veteran, Jimmie graduated from Greenwood High…
Read MoreCanupp Announces Candidacy for Laurens County Coroner
Laurens County’s Chief Deputy Coroner Patti Canupp has announced that she will be a candidate for Coroner of Laurens County in the Republican Primary to be held in June, 2024. Ms. Canupp worked for many years as an EMT in Laurens County, for more than five years in the Laurens County Coroner’s office and has…
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