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 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…
Read MoreBetty JoAnn Sanders
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Betty JoAnn Sanders, age 88, of Clinton, SC, widow of Talmadge Virl Sanders, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County. Born April 6, 1935 in Clinton, SC, she was a daughter of the late Willie Hicks and Georgia Marie Bledsoe King. Betty loved scouring yard sales…
Read MoreRobert Mark Nalesnik
Laurens, South Carolina Robert Mark Nalesnik, age 89, of Laurens, and husband of Arlene Nalesnik, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home. Born in Peabody, MA, he was a son of the late Mark and Ameila Hubisz Nalesnik. A U.S. Air Force Veteran, he was an Electrician. Robert also served as a…
Read MoreMelvin Wayne Scott, Sr.
Laurens, South Carolina Melvin Wayne Scott, Sr., 77, resident of Ridge Drive in Laurens, husband of Deborah Wrenn Scott, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare. Born April 24, 1946, in Laurens, SC, he was a son of the late Charles and Inez Jones Scott. He was in the US Army National…
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