Area Obituaries
John William Reeder
Dateline-Laurens, South Carolina John William Reeder, age 57, husband of Karen Irvin Reeder passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. John was born in Clinton, SC on October 15, 1967 a son of the late Janet Motte Reeder and Hubbard Reeder. He worked several years a machinist with Torrington and…
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Laurens, South Carolina Betty Ezelle Cox, 92, of Laurens, and wife of the late Thomas “Tom” Andrew Cox, Sr., passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at National Healthcare Mauldin. Betty was born on October 24, 1932, to the late Oliver Lyle Ezelle and Martha Cornelia Caldwell Ezelle Owings. She worked for Judge Hewlette Wasson, Laurens…
Read MoreSally Gaskin Evans
Gray Court, South Carolina Sally Gaskin Evans, 68, of Gray Court and wife of Thomas “Tommy” R. Evans, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Born in Joanna on October 25, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Redick R.T. and Frances Willis Gaskin. Sally dedicated many years…
Read MoreLinton Doyle Mann
Greenwood, South Carolina Linton Doyle Mann, 86, resident of Greenwood and beloved husband of Patricia Trussell Mann, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at his home after a 19 year battle with C.M. Leukemia. Born July 1939 in Waterloo, he was the son of the late Clarence Mann and Estelle (Sykes) Sides Mann. A 1958…
Read MoreCarolyn Crawford Harris
Laurens, South Carolina Carolyn Crawford Harris, 90, of Laurens, wife of the late James Harris and the late William Archie Simmons passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Prisma Health of Laurens County. Born in Hickory Tavern on October 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Marie Wood Crawford. Carolyn retired…
Read MoreBlythe Mikaela Wzorek Roper
Clinton, South Carolina Blythe Mikaela Wzorek Roper, 27, of Clinton, the wife of Michael Fulton Roper, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at her home. Born in Greenville on October 28, 1997, Mikaela was the daughter of Chris and Brandy Freeman Wzorek. After graduating from Laurens District 55 High School in 2016, Mikaela attended…
Read MoreJulie Ann Wilkes
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Julie Ann Wilkes, age 55, wife of Anthony “Pete” Crawford, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital. She was born on February 8, 1970 in Clinton, South Carolina and is the daughter of Judy Satterfield Wilkes and the late Buddy Wilkes. She was a former…
Read MoreCarolyn Nelson King
Laurens, South Carolina Carolyn Nelson King, 76, the widow of the late Wilton King and the love of her life, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at VIA Hospice House of Laurens in Clinton. Born in Laurens, she was a daughter of late James E. and Louise Lynch Nelson. She was a member of Second Baptist…
Read MoreOscar Dewitt “Dee” Parker
Laurens, South Carolina Oscar Dewitt “Dee” Parker, age 90, of Laurens, SC, husband of Connie Roberts Parker, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at NHC of Clinton. Born on September 10, 1934, in Laurens, he was the son of the late Oscar Dewitt Parker, Sr. and Katherine Bolt Parker. A proud graduate of…
Read MoreWilliam P. Thomas Jr.
Laurens, South Carolina William P. (Bill ) Thomas Jr., 81, of Laurens was called home July 26, 2025. Born October 3, 1943 he was the son of William P. ( Doc ) and Mary Thomas. After graduating Ford High School he joined the United States Marine Corps. After an honorable discharge he worked for the…
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