Randy Garrett announces candidacy for Laurens Mayor
Laurens, South Carolina Laurens resident and former Government Affairs professional Randy Garrett has announced his intention to run for the mayoral seat in the 2023 election. “Many friends and neighbors have encouraged me to seek this office and I would be privileged to serve them and all the citizens of Laurens as their Mayor,” said…
Read MoreShirley Keller Slay
Laurens, South Carolina Shirley Keller Slay, age 88, of Laurens and wife of the late William Fate Slay, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2022, at Hospice of Laurens County’s Hospice House. Born in Buffalo, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Ernest Keller and Willa Mae Syvesta Brooks Keller. Shirley was employed…
Read MoreCharles James Taylor
Taylors, South Carolina Charles James Taylor, age 82, of Taylors, and husband of the late Alice Kathleen Sosebee Taylor, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Doctors Hospital of Augusta. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Arthur Lee Taylor, Sr. and Ethel Lillian Porter Taylor. Charles was a veteran of…
Read MoreBrian Kevin McAlister
Cross Hill, South Carolina Brian Kevin McAlister, 46 years old, of Cross Hill, passed away on Dec. 28, 2022, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, David Wayne McAlister Sr. and Peggy Jean McAlister. He is survived by his wife Tammy McAlister of Cross Hill, 56; son Dr. Justin…
Read MoreJune W. Dean
Laurens, South Carolina June Williams Dean, 91, of Laurens, and wife of the late Francis Marion Dean, passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at Bayberry Retirement Inn, Greenwood. Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Lovee Williams and Myrtle Williams Lynch. June was the owner of Deans Inc., and a member…
Read MoreKaren Robertson Blackmon
Laurens, South Carolina Karen Robertson Blackmon, of 2263 Rabon Road, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on December 26, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. Karen was born on October 7, 1954, in Laurens and was the child of William P. and Shirley Crain Robertson. Karen worked her entire life and…
Read MoreBennie Dewey Price
Laurens, South Carolina Bennie Dewey Price, age 83, of Laurens, and husband of Sylvia Lytle Price, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at his home. Born in Madison County, NC, he was the son of the late Floyd Joseph and Effie Mae Worley Price. Bennie was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. He…
Read MoreCarl D Curry
Laurens, South Carolina Carl D Curry, 65, of Laurens SC passed away on the morning of December 25, 2022 from a recently diagnosed aggressive form of cancer. Carl obtained his masters degree in Early Christian Literature in 1984 at the University of Chicago after turning down a full scholarship to Harvard in order to remain…
Read MoreDavid Scott “Davey” Taylor
Laurens, South Carolina David Scott “Davey” Taylor, age 46, of Laurens, passed away peacefully at this home on Friday, December 23, 2022. Born on January 12, 1976, in Greenwood, he was the son of David Nickles and Toshiko Ishikawa Taylor. Davey was a unique individual who bravely faced and overcame his handicaps without complaint. He…
Read MoreThomas C. Gray
Thomas Conway Gray, 76, beloved husband of Cynthia Ann Durance Gray, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at his residence. Born in Clinton, Thomas was a son of the late Dial Conway and Bertie Rebecca Carter Gray. He grew up in Laurens, and graduated from Laurens High School. Thomas retired as Chief Petty Officer after…
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