Area Obituaries
Jerry Stewart Stoddard
Jerry Stewart Stoddard, age 97, died on June 6, 2026 at Presbyterian Communities, Clinton. Jerry was born on January 1, 1929 in Owings, South Carolina to Fred and Teresa Stoddard, the fifth of seven children. He graduated from Gray Court Owings High School in 1945. After various jobs, he went to work for Piedmont Rural…
Read MoreNancy Geraldine Martin Henderson
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina On May 13, 2026, Nancy Geraldine Martin Henderson, much loved wife, Mom, and Nanna, passed away in Laurens, SC at the age of 85 years. Born on October 30, 1940 in Joanna, SC, she was the daughter of the late Grady Martin and Louise Hill Martin. She married her husband,…
Read MoreRoger Dale Hurley
In Loving Memory of Roger Dale Hurley Roger Dale Hurley passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, in Gray Court, following a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. He has gained his heavenly wings and is now at peace. Roger was a deeply loved husband, son, and brother. He leaves behind a family who will…
Read MoreWilliam Dean Tumblin
Hickory Tavern, South Carolina William Dean Tumblin, 71, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the grace of the God he faithfully trusted throughout his life. Born on October 15, 1954, Dean was the son of the late William Clifton Tumblin and Corine…
Read MoreNancy Templeton Stroble
Spartanburg, South Carolina Nancy Templeton Stroble, 78, of Spartanburg and wife of Charles Keith Stroble, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home. Born on March 9, 1948, in Laurens, she was the daughter of the late, Jack and Miriam Bobo Templeton. Nancy dedicated her life to nurturing young minds as a school teacher.…
Read MoreRoy Lawson, Jr.
Dateline – Kinards, South Carolina Roy Lawson, Jr., age 84, of Kinards, S.C., husband of Joyce Lawson, passed away, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born August 11, 1941, in Cross Anchor, S.C. He was the son of the late Roy Lawson Sr., and Onnie Lawson. Roy was a Veteran of…
Read MoreAva Gray Turnage Taylor
Ava Gray Turnage Taylor, age 104, widow of Dalton Troy Taylor, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County. She was born on January 15, 1922 in Greene County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Reetho Gold Turnage and Viola Lindley Barrow Turnage. After graduating high school, Ava…
Read MoreSandra Turner Walker
Sandra Turner Walker, age 83, of Laurens, widow of Larry A. Walker, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County. Born June 8, 1942 in Covington, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Albert Henry Turner, Sr. and Ella Crain Turner. She was known in her community as a force of…
Read MoreRonald “Ronnie” Richardson
Dateline – Joanna, South Carolina Ronald “Ronnie” Richardson, age 79, husband of Jean Jennings Richardson, passed away, Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Prisma Health Laurens Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 26, 1946 in Newberry, South Carolina and was the son of the late Virgil Richardson and Helen Rhinehart Richardson. Ronnie was a retired…
Read MoreJohn Michael “Mike” Lollis
Hickory Tavern, South Carolina John Michael “Mike” Lollis, 72, of Hickory Tavern and loving husband of 51 years to Jayne Burts Lollis, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at his home. He was born May 8, 1953, in Laurens to the late James E. Lollis, Jr. and Martha Owens Lollis. Mike was a member…
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