Area Obituaries

Laurens, S.C. Sally Ann Napier Thompson, age 91, of Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community, and wife of William Cromer Thompson, Jr., transitioned into her heavenly home on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Born in Charlottesville, Va., she was a daughter of the late Burnette Tucker and Irene Rickmond Napier. Sally was formerly co-owner of Thompson’s Nursery.…

Laurens, SC Wendy Kennedy Smith, 47, of 406 Clemson Street, Laurens, wife of James Wesley Smith, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Laurens County Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenwood, S.C., she was a daughter of Danny Robert Kennedy, Sr. and Donnis Underwood Kennedy. Wendy was a loving wife and mother. A memorial service will be…

Laurens, S.C. Wendy Goldman Graddick, 57, of 1687 Wilson Drive and wife of Billy Ray Graddick, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at her home. Born in Greenwood, S.C., she was a daughter of Gwen Rushton Goldman of Greenwood and the late Ronnie Goldman. Mrs. Graddick was a homemaker and talented artist, who loved…

Laurens, S.C. Eunice Patterson Bonds Eubanks, age 80, of 1316 Lakeview Drive, widow of Huey Toland Bonds and Charles Eugene Eubanks, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, at her home. Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Earlie Gertha Spencer Patterson. Eunice retired from Milliken and was of…

Mrs. Henry Ella Brown Thompson, age 71, of 721 Douglas Road, Laurens, S.C., passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 peacefully at her home. Born in Laurens County, S.C. she was the daughter of the late Elias and Lillie Ruth Pyles Brown. She was a member of the White Plains Baptist Church, and recent retiree…

Hickory Tavern, S.C. Sarah Frances Boiter Hallman, 95, widow of William Carol Hallman, formerly of Batesburg-Leesville, S.C., died Saturday, August 11, 2018 at NHC in Greenwood, S.C. Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Frederick Austin and Nettie Bolt Boiter. She was a former member of Rabon Creek Baptist Church, a…

Laurens, S.C. Jamie N. Rhodes, age 59, resident of 2665 Hwy 252 and husband of Lynne Starnes Rhodes, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Laurens County Memorial Hospital. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Marvin and Florine Seigler Rhodes. A veteran  of the SC National Guard, he was currently employed…

Gray Court, S.C. James Edwin “Jim” Watkins, 78, of 1325 Lakeview Dr. and husband of the late Delores Harrod Watkins, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018, at his home. Born in Gray Court, he was a son of the late Sloan Watkins and Bruce Watkins Heaton. He served in the U.S. Air Force, retired from…

Brian Shannon McDowell, age 46, of Laurens, S.C., passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at his home. Born in Clinton, S.C., he was a son of Myra Lynn King Turk (Robert) of Sarasota, Fla., and Buddy McDowell (Holly) of Waterloo, S.C. Brian LOVED his family and friends more than anything. He also loved to…

Laurens, S.C. Edith Goodwin Hill, 88, of Laurens and wife of 25 years to Robert Lee Hill, Sr. of the home, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at her home. Born in Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of the late Louie and Annie Lawson Billings. Mrs. Hill was retired from Spartanburg County School…