Curtis Randolph Sims, Jr.
Dateline – Waterloo, South Carolina Curtis Randolph Sims, Jr. age 58, of Waterloo, passed away February 17, 2023, at Self Regional Hospital after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He is survived by his mother, Julia Johnson Sims Daniel; his sisters, Stacy Bly Kight and Meredith Daniel; his brother-in-law, Richard Kight and his beloved…
Read MoreRoyce “Gene” Spoone
Gray Court, South Carolina Royce “Gene” Spoone, age 85, of Gray Court, and husband of the late Sara “Sue” Buckner Spoone, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Hospice of Laurens County Hospice House. Born in Gray Court, he was a son of the late James Jay and Louise Hurley Spoone. Gene was raised…
Read MoreBooker-Maxwell appointed as Advance Coordinator for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Bryanta “Bre” Booker-Maxwell has been appointed to serve as an Advance Coordinator in the Biden Administration for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where she travels with the Secretary of the Agency when she is on official travel. She previously served as an Advance Associate for Vice President, Kamala Harris, where she travels the…
Read MoreElla Mae Rice Blakely
Waterloo, South Carolina Ms. Ella Mae Rice Blakely, age 80, of 1545, Blakely Road, Waterloo, S.C. passed away on Tuesday, February 14,2023 at the Self Regional Medical Hospital in Greenwood, S.C. She is survived by one son Willie Copeland of the home; 10grandchildren,13 great-grandchildren; two stepchildren; Willie (Georgia) Blakely, and Douglas (Laverne) Blakely; a sister-in…
Read MoreAmy Nixon Epperson Bishop
Laurens, South Carolina Amy Nixon Epperson Bishop, age 74, of Laurens, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at her home. Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Julius M. Nixon and Cornelia E. Gunnin. Amy loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed her cats. Surviving are her…
Read MoreKenneth Baldwin
Kenneth Baldwin October 28, 1961- February 12, 2023 Kenneth J. Baldwin, 61, of Waterloo, SC, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home. Born in Coldwater, MS, he was a son of the late Kenneth Wayne Baldwin, and the late Cora Baldwin. Kenneth was a United States Army Veteran, and later worked as a field…
Read MoreWilliam Michael “Big Mike” Bishop
Mountville, South Carolina William Michael “Big Mike” Bishop, age 71, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born May 10, 1951 in Joanna and was the son of the late Harold and Naomi Hall Bishop. Mike was a dedicated diesel mechanic with Carolina Concrete for 37 years. He loved…
Read MoreJack Hurst Anderson, II – To Be Young Gifted and Black
Jack Hurst Anderson, II Great-Grandson of Dr. Ralph Pughsley To Be Young Gifted and Black Jack Hurst Anderson, II is the great-grandson of Laurens’ own Dr. Ralph Pughsley (Pughsley’s Pharmacy) and Irene Foggie Pughsley, and the grandson of Ralphine Pughsley. He is the son of Abrielle Beaton Anderson and Jack Anderson, Sr., of Maryland, and the…
Read MoreJohn Clinton Holder
Laurens, South Carolina John Clinton Holder, age 92, of Laurens and husband of Catherine Roberts Holder, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at his home. Born in Clinton, he was a son of the late Normal Terrell and Elizabeth Emily Parsons Holder. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, John retired from Lydia…
Read MoreJacquelyn Renee’ Glover
Washington, D.C. Jacquelyn Renee’ Glover, 48, of Washington, DC passed away February 6, 2023 . A “Celebration of Life” service will be held in the Chapel of Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg. The Reverend Dr. Stanley Rivers officiating. Burial will follow in Belleville Memorial Gardens. Viewing for the public will begin at 2:00pm…
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