Area Obituaries
Amy Nixon Epperson Bishop
Laurens, South Carolina Amy Nixon Epperson Bishop, age 74, of Laurens, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at her home. Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Julius M. Nixon and Cornelia E. Gunnin. Amy loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed her cats. Surviving are her…
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Kenneth Baldwin October 28, 1961- February 12, 2023 Kenneth J. Baldwin, 61, of Waterloo, SC, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home. Born in Coldwater, MS, he was a son of the late Kenneth Wayne Baldwin, and the late Cora Baldwin. Kenneth was a United States Army Veteran, and later worked as a field…
Read MoreWilliam Michael “Big Mike” Bishop
Mountville, South Carolina William Michael “Big Mike” Bishop, age 71, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born May 10, 1951 in Joanna and was the son of the late Harold and Naomi Hall Bishop. Mike was a dedicated diesel mechanic with Carolina Concrete for 37 years. He loved…
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Laurens, South Carolina John Clinton Holder, age 92, of Laurens and husband of Catherine Roberts Holder, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at his home. Born in Clinton, he was a son of the late Normal Terrell and Elizabeth Emily Parsons Holder. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, John retired from Lydia…
Read MoreJacquelyn Renee’ Glover
Washington, D.C. Jacquelyn Renee’ Glover, 48, of Washington, DC passed away February 6, 2023 . A “Celebration of Life” service will be held in the Chapel of Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg. The Reverend Dr. Stanley Rivers officiating. Burial will follow in Belleville Memorial Gardens. Viewing for the public will begin at 2:00pm…
Read MoreLynda Joy King
Gray Court, South Carolina Lynda Joy King, age 69, of Gray Court, passed away on February 3, 2023, at Laurens County Hospital. Born in Sarasota Florida, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E Underwood and the late Joyce Cobb, both of New York. She was predeceased by her husband Mark King, her stepmom…
Read MoreWilliam Arthur “Billy” Jenkins, III
Hickory Tavern, South Carolina William Arthur “Billy” Jenkins, III, age 79, of Hickory Tavern, and husband of Brenda Joyce Gaylord Jenkins, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home. Born in Ridgeland, SC, he was a son of William Arthur Jenkins, Jr. and Lawanda Lola Carter Jenkins. Billy was raised by his loving…
Read MoreMarvin Campbell Stewart
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not upon your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths” Proverbs 3;5-6. In the early evening of February 2, 2023, Marvin Campbell Stewart, age 87, husband of Margie Hudson Stewart entered the church triumphant surrounded by those whom…
Read MoreJohn Joseph Herron, Jr.
Dateline – Cross Hill, South Carolina John Joseph Herron, Jr., age 69, widower of Sylvia Herron, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 peacefully at his daughter’s home. He was born April 19, 1953 in Aiken, SC and was the son of the late John Joseph Herron, Sr. and the late Frances Sheppard Herron. He was…
Read MoreMary Joyce Sims Hudson
Laurens, South Carolina Mary Joyce Sims Hudson, age 89, of Laurens, and widow of Thomas Aubrey Hudson, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Hospice of Laurens County Hospice House. Born in Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Curtis and Elsie Faulkenberry Sims. Joyce was co-owner of Sharon’s Flower Shop for…
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