Area Obituaries
Abby Katherine Davis
Laurens, South Carolina It is with deep sorrow that Jennifer and Greg Davis announce the death of their beloved daughter, Abby Katherine Davis, age 23, who passed away on Sunday July 6, 2025. Born on March 13, 2002, in Greenwood, Abby was always full of life and ambition. A proud 2024 graduate of Clemson University, Abby…
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Laurens, South Carolina It is with deep sorrow that the Phillips family announces the death of Thomas Chandler Davis, 23, of Laurens, who passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of Thomas Jeffrey Davis and Alicia and David Phillips. Chandler was a proud graduate of Clemson University,…
Read MoreBetty West Aiton
Laurens, South Carolina Betty Elise West Aiton, 91, of Martha Franks Retirement Community, and wife of Erle Coleman Aiton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30. Born on July 25, 1933 in Anderson, she was the only child of Raymond Jones West and Elise Hall West. She graduated from Anderson Girls High in 1951 and…
Read MoreHarley Clifford “Cliff” Kuykendall
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Harley Clifford “Cliff” Kuykendall, age 82, husband of Mildred Faulkner Kuykendall, passed away peacefully, at his home on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born in Landrum, South Carolina on November 16, 1942 and was the son of the late Doyle Edward Kuykendall and Vera Benson Kuykendall. Harley retired from…
Read MoreRobin Adale Rice Suber
03/14/1957 – 06/25/2025 It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Robin Adale Rice Suber; who entered into eternal rest at the age of 68. Born on March 14, 1957 to William and Cora Rice; Robin is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Bob Franks.…
Read MoreThomas Gene Bartee
06/24/1950 – 06/23/2025 Mr. Thomas Gene Bartee, age 74 earned his Wings at his home on June 23, 2025. Mr. Bartee will be missed and remembered by his wife Cara of the home; a son Thomas O’Neal Bartee, 5 grandchildren, 3 great – grand children; brothers: Charles (Brenda) Bartee and Thomas Lee Simmons, brothers in…
Read MoreJohn Edward Phillips
Joanna, South Carolina John Edward Phillips, 81, of Joanna, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025. His passing leaves a huge empty space in the hearts of all who knew him, especially his family and closest friends. He was born on March 10, 1944, in Greenville, SC, and was the…
Read MoreJimmy Eugene Hopkins,
Waterloo, South Carolina Jimmy Eugene Hopkins, 69, of Waterloo passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home. Born in Macon, GA, he was a son of the late Carole Smith Kirby. Jimmy proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, where he dedicated many years as a submarine navigator and…
Read MoreClara O’nell Floyd
Clara Onell Floyd 11/06/1936 – 06/12/2025 Clara O’nell Floyd was a fierce advocate, wife, mother, and grandmother who committed her life to advancing education for the good of the world. Born Clara O’nell Brown to Myrtle Lee and Thomas Brown Sr. on November 6,1936, she worked her way to Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina…
Read MoreSherry Rae Burgess
Laurens, South Carolina Sherry Rae Burgess, 53, of Laurens passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at her home. Born in Clinton, she was a daughter of Howard Edward “Junior” Burgess, Jr. of Laurens and the late Sara Powell Burgess. Despite facing challenges, Sherry’s heart was as big as her smile, and she never met a…
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