Area Obituaries
Charles Lee Russell Gwinn
Laurens, South Carolina Charles Lee Russell Gwinn, age 77, of 304 Lynn Avenue passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Laurens County Memorial Hospital. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Roy Lee and Katie Varner Gwinn. Mr. Gwinn retired from CeramTec and was a member of Bellview Baptist Church. A…
Read MoreLarry Seward
Dateline – Pawleys Island, South Carolina The son of Wilma and Fred Seward (Pre-deceased). Growing up in Laurens, SC, Larry spent his youth as a rebel, always on the edge, never crossing the line. The stories of his many escapades are still ongoing, elevating him to legendary status in many ways. Consumed with knowledge, he…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Robert Prather, Sr.
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina William “Bill” Robert Prather, Sr., age 68, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home. He was born in Clinton, SC and was the son of the late Samuel Walter Prather and Ada Hill Prather. Bill can be most remembered for his infectious character, warm laugh, and love of…
Read MoreGladys H. Pearson
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Gladys H. Pearson, age 91, passed away Monday, Feb 10, 2020 at her home. She was born in Clinton, SC and was a daughter of the late Fate and Arzetta Peavy Handback. She was retired from Torrington Bearing Company and was member of the Eastside Baptist Church, and was a…
Read MoreBrent “Tinker” Barbery
Clinton, South Carolina Brent “Tinker” Barbery, age 75, of 101 Clinton Manor, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Hospice of Laurens County Hospice House. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert “Spec” Barbery, Helen Waldrop Barbery, and his older brother, Dennis Barbery, all of Laurens. Surviving is his younger brother, Barney Barbery (Carolyn)…
Read MoreMalcolm Davis McSwain
Clinton, South Carolina Malcolm Davis McSwain, age 82, of 231 Sunset Boulevard, and husband of Pauline “Polly” Hammett McSwain, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at NHC of Clinton. Born in Gaffney, SC and raised in Lanford, SC, he was a son of the late Carl Seth and Juanita Davis McSwain. Malcolm retired from…
Read MoreAngela Bryant Creswell
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Angela Bryant Creswell, age 48, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at her home. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia and was the daughter of Frances Holt Bryant and the late Earl Bryant. Mrs. Creswell is survived by her husband, Melvin “Kebo” Keith Creswell of the home; her sons, Michael…
Read MoreOscar Jesse Bolt, Jr.
Laurens, South Carolina Oscar Jesse Bolt, Jr., 86, of 254 Dixon Road and husband of the late Nell Dean Stamy Bolt, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at his home. Born in Laurens, he was the son of the late Oscar Jesse Bolt, Sr. and Minnie Lee Pitts Bolt. Mr. Bolt was employed with Laurens…
Read MoreJames Lee “Jim” Simpson
Laurens, South Carolina James Lee “Jim” Simpson, 78, of 402 Forest Drive and husband of 59 years to Ellen Davis Simpson passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at NHC of Laurens. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Col. C. Frank Simpson, Ret. And Gladys “Jap” Lee Miller Simpson. Mr. Simpson was…
Read MoreSamuel Rogers Wilson
Mr. Samuel Rogers Wilson, 76, formerly of Silver Springs, Maryland, passed on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at his sister’s residence. He was a son of the late Walter and Lillie Williams Wilson. Surviving: two sisters, Lola Moorman of Union, SC, and Vernell Jones of Laurens, SC; two brothers, James W. (Catherine) Wilson of Clarksville, TN,…
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