Area Obituaries
Judy Revis Creswell
Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Judy Revis Creswell, age 75, of Laurens, wife of James T. “Tommy” Creswell, passed away, Sunday, May 18, 2025 at her son’s home. She was born November 17, 1949 in Williamston, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Clifton Revis and Sara Nell (Heaton) Jefferson. Judy loved her…
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Waterloo, South Carolina Ronnie Samuel Sprouse, 79, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Martha Franks Retirement Community. Born January 21, 1946, in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Joseph Samuel Sprouse and Welborn Perry Sprouse. A proud veteran, Ronnie served his country in the United States…
Read MoreWilliam Haynie “Billy” McNinch, Jr.
Laurens, South Carolina William Haynie “Billy” McNinch, Jr., 73, and husband of Catherine “Cathy” Godwin McNinch of 201 Conway Ave., Laurens, went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 16, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Born on November 5, 1951, in Laurens, South Carolina, he was the son of the late, William…
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Laurens, South Carolina John Marett Outz passed away peacefully at his home on May 15, 2025. He was the son of the late Marett Larkin Outz and the late Frances Edwards Outz. He was a 1966 graduate of Laurens High School. He first attended Anderson Junior College where he played baseball. He was a devout…
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March 20, 1957 – May 13, 2025 Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Thomas “Tom” Edward Hitchner Sr., age 68, of Laurens, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following a long and courageous journey through chronic illness. He was born on March 20, 1957, in Salem, New Jersey, a son of the late…
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Dateline – Chappells, South Carolina Shirikki Leane Frazier, age 35, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on May 8, 1990 and was the daughter of Ricky Frazier and Cynthia Medlin Frazier. Shirikki loved music, being outdoors and fishing. In addition to her parents, Shirikki…
Read MoreDale Adair
Carroll Dale Adair, 80, beloved husband of Gwendolyn West Adair, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born on March 12, 1945, in Laurens, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Carol and Margaret Williams Adair. A graduate of Laurens High School, he…
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Laurens, South Carolina Our beloved mother, Sylvia Stoddard Douglas, 77, a woman of deep faith and unshakable love, went home to the Lord, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after 61 cherished years with her devoted husband, William Harold Douglas. She leaves behind a legacy of love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Known for her joyful spirit,…
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Gray Court, South Carolina Phillip Bernard Windhaus, age 72, of Gray Court, and husband of the late Elaine Ruby Pete Windhaus passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at VIA Hospice House in Clinton. Born in Brownsville, TX he was a son of the late Melvin and Marie Louise Kneer Windhaus. A member of Holy…
Read MoreMarianna Ritts Smith
Laurens, South Carolina It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marianna Ritts Smith, a beloved resident of Laurelwood Apartments. Marianna was born on October 17, 1948, in Charleston, South Carolina, and passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the age of 76. Marianna worked as a waitress at Sonic Drive-In, where…
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