James A. “Jim” Roberts
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina James A. “Jim” Roberts, of Clinton, South Carolina, age 96, passed away on January 7, 2026, at home with his wife Janet at his side. Jim Roberts, a graduate of West Virginia University, served in the Air Force and was stationed in Japan for two years. Following a business career…
Read MoreChief Petty Officer Ryan Padgett
Dateline-Gray Court, South Carolina Chief Petty Officer Ryan Padgett, age 32, passed away January 3, 2026. He was born in Key West, FL on November 3, 1993 and was the son of Jamie Padgett (Jennifer) of Gray Court and Karen Smoak (Thomas) of Key West, FL. Ryan graduated from Laurens High School before enlisting in…
Read MoreJustin Bradley Joshua Cathcart
Dateline – Gray Court, South Carolina Justin Bradley Joshua Cathcart, age 35, of Gray Court, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born on November 19, 1990 in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of Lee Parker and the late Barry L. Cathcart. Justin was a dedicated employee of ZF Transmissions and a loving, devoted husband…
Read MoreCarrol West Power
Laurens, South Carolina Carrol West Power, 85, of Laurens and loving husband of Dorothy “Dot” Norwood Power, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community. Born on November 29, 1940, in Laurens, South Carolina, he was the son of the late William Ray and Wilma Burdette Power. Carrol grew up…
Read MoreJohn Frederick McGinnis
Dateline-Laurens, South Carolina John Frederick McGinnis, age 85, husband of Helen McGinnis, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood SC. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 3, 1940 and was a son of the late Samuel LeRoy McGinnis and Hildreth Wells McGinnis. John graduated from Zanesville High School…
Read MoreJimmie Wayne McFarland
Whittier, North Carolina Jimmie Wayne McFarland, Jr. AKA Bubba, 52, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 2, 2026 after an extended hospital stay. He was the son of Carolyn Bair of Whittier and the late Jimmie Wayne McFarland. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts, and uncles. He…
Read MoreOconee County hires Jones as county administrator
Stewart Jones, who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives and on the Laurens County Council, was hired as the county administrator by the Oconee (S.C.) County Council during a special meeting Friday, Dec. 19. Jones is set to start his new job on Jan. 5. According to WGOG radio in Walhalla, Jones is…
Read MorePTC honors 8 graduates with county academic awards
Eight outstanding graduates of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) received county academic awards during the 2025 Fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 11 in the Little River Multicultural Complex in Hodges, South Carolina. The awards are given to graduates of diploma and associate degree programs with the highest grade-point averages in the seven counties in PTC’s service…
Read MoreJames Thomas Rambo, Sr.
James Thomas “Jimmy” Rambo, Sr., widower of Louise Baker Rambo, passed away December 17th at McCall Hospice House. He was born in Abbeville to the late Hugh Rambo, Sr. and Katherine W. Ware. He was reared in the home of his maternal grandparents Edgar and Katie Woodhurst. Jimmy graduated from Abbeville High School, Erskine College…
Read MoreElaine Fuller Gambrell
Laurens, South Carolina It is with deep sorrow that the family announces that Elaine Fuller Gambrell, 80, of Laurens, wife of Daniel Reginald Gambrell, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her home. Born in Laurens, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Helen Fuller. Elaine retired from…
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