Miriam Milam Adair
Dateline – Ft. Walton Beach, Florida Miriam Milam Adair, 98, widow of Col. Archie Sam Adair, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023. She was born January 28, 1924 in Laurens, S.C., and was a daughter of the late James Young and Fanny Eleazer Milam. Mrs. Adair is survived by her three children, Cheryl Adair…
Read MoreJerry Lee Pulley
Laurens, South Carolina Jerry Lee Pulley, age 82, of Laurens and husband of 58 years to Nell Marler Pulley, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Laurens, SC, he was the son of the late William Leck and Virginia Davis Pulley. A veteran…
Read MoreAlicia Latrina Sullivan announces candidacy for Mayor of the City of Laurens
My name is Alicia Latrina Sullivan and I’m running for Mayor of the City of Laurens. I’ve served as a councilwoman since 2016 for District 2, I’m serving as chair of the Laurens County Democratic Party since 2017. I’m a graduate from Emerge and Clyburn fellowship class of 2022 cohort 7. I helped organize the…
Read MoreLeonard Pitts announces candidacy for City of Clinton Mayor
Clinton native, Leonard Pitts filed to run for Mayor in the City of Clinton’s municipal election on March 7, 2023. If elected, Pitts promises to continue working to move Clinton forward with transparency and integrity, in cooperation and partnership with Clinton City Council. Pitts is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents…
Read MoreVivian Nelson Coats
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Vivian Nelson Coats, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her home. She was born August 9, 1941 in Clinton, SC and was a daughter of the late Lawrence Addison Nelson, Sr. and Amanda Cleo Bailey Nelson. Mrs. Coats was the Church Secretary at Bellview Baptist Church for…
Read MoreAlice J. Gregory
Alice Jeannette Gregory, formerly of Laurens, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at her home in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Born March 5, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Robert Junior Queen and Helen Jeanette Willard. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Gregory; two sons (one deceased); two stepchildren; 10 grandchildren; eight…
Read MoreTori R. Kanning
Tori R. Kanning, age 30, daughter of Randy (Jennifer) Kanning, the late Tracy Kanning, and Cheryl Duppstadt went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Ms. Kanning was born on March 26, 1992 in Laurens. Tori was an avid lover of music, makeup and all things sparkly. Tori is survived by her…
Read MoreGeorge Magda
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina George Magda, age 76, husband of Maria Eleven Magda, passed away, Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Prisma Health – Laurens County Hospital. He was born July 27, 1946 in Otelec, Romania and was a son of the late Istvan Magda and Anna Levai Magda. George was retired from American Metric…
Read MoreLaurens Mayor Nathan Senn Seeking Second Term
Laurens, South Carolina Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has announced that he is seeking a second term. To those who have seen the progress of the city in recent years, that comes as welcome news. “I believe that Laurens residents can proudly say that our city is in better shape today than we were four years…
Read MoreLawrence Benson Roth
Clinton, South Carolina Lawrence Benson Roth, age 92, of Green Plain Road., husband of Patricia Parker Roth, passed away, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Hospice of Laurens County. He was born August 12, 1930 in Barnett, Georgia, and was a son of the late Albert P. Roth and Edna Patrick Roth. Benson brought his two…
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