Ellen Lybitha Pigg Bailes
Laurens, South Carolina Ellen Lybitha Pigg Bailes, age 81, of Laurens, and widow of James “Riley” Bailes, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Duncan Pigg, Sr. and Nora Gladys Fisher Pigg. Ellen was a member of First Baptist Church of Laurens and retired…
Read MoreJames Edward Pinson
James Edward Pinson, age 84, and husband of Alva Coleman Pinson, passed away on Thursday, June 8, at Hospice of Laurens County Hospice House. Born in Waterloo, he was a son of the late Clarence Young and Genevieve Jones Pinson. Edward was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, where he was a teacher of…
Read MoreDesigns by D celebrates year of success, friendships
A one-year anniversary celebration this weekend at a downtown Laurens retail mall was more than simply acknowledging a year of business success, but it was also an observance of what can be accomplished through hard work, more than a little skill, determination to treat people well, and don’t forget – listening to God. In the…
Read MoreJim Wade Miller, Jr.
Dateline – Summerville, South Carolina Jim Wade Miller, Jr., age 94, of Summerville, widower of Suzanne Slater Miller, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at his daughter’s home. Born August 31, 1928 in Mountville, SC, he was a son of the late Jim Wade Miller, Sr. and Eva Hollis Miller. Jim grew up on his…
Read MoreCynthia B. Whitaker
Dateline – Newberry, South Carolina Cynthia B. Whitaker, wife of John Paul Whitaker, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Having grown up in Manning, SC, she was the daughter of the late Travis M. and Frances H. Brown. She is survived by her loving husband, John Paul Whitaker; daughters Elizabeth (Scott) Shook, Laura (Grier)…
Read MoreCharles Robert James, Sr. (Bob)
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Charles Robert James, Sr. (Bob), of Clinton, South Carolina passed away on Saturday May 27, 2023 after reaching the age of 82 years old. After weeks of failing health, he died peacefully within his home in Clinton, South Carolina with his beloved children and grandchildren by his side. Bob was…
Read MoreJewel Bradley Knight
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Jewel Bradley Knight, age 84, of Laurens, widow of William Ansel Knight, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community. She was born July 4, 1938 in Inman, SC and was the daughter of the late Ed and Pearl Wilburn Bradley. Mrs. Knight was retired from…
Read MoreGeri G. Watkins
Dateline – Abbeville, South Carolina Geri G. Watkins, 87, of Abbeville, wife of Marshall Watkins, died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Laurens to the late Mose Garrett and Ina Bobo Boyd. Mrs. Watkins was employed with Solutia, retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed attending Beulah…
Read MoreChild Abuse Prevention/Celebrate Safe Children donation to Laurens Baptist Crisis Center
Laurens, SC– Rain may have canceled the Laurens County First Steps, Child Abuse Prevention/Celebrate Safe Children event twice, but it did not cancel the outpouring of donations to the Laurens Baptist Crisis Center. Over 500 pounds of non-perishable food was collected along with scores of diapers, wipes, and baby necessities. Laurens County First Steps would…
Read MoreJosie Grae Brewer
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Josie Grae Brewer passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, as her parents held her on May 18, 2023. Josie Grae was born May 10, 2023. During her short week of life here on earth she touched many lives and was deeply loved by family and friends. Her life…
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