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Area Obituaries

Peter Bruce Huff

Peter Bruce Huff, 67, passed away at his home on August 22, 2022. He was the son of Dr. Randolph and Helen Huff, who predeceased him. Peter graduated from Presbyterian College and the MUSC School of Pharmacy. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Robin, his daughter, Dr. Jamie Huff (Dr. Jacob Herman),…

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Gerald Brooks, Sr.

Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Gerald Brooks, Sr., age 80, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the Hospice of Laurens County. He was born September 13, 1941 in Newberry County and was a son of the late William Moore Brooks and Irene Foshee Brooks. He was a graduate of Newberry High School Class of…

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Joseph Keith “Papa Joe” Craig, Sr.

Laurens, South Carolina Joseph Keith “Papa Joe” Craig, Sr., age 81, of Laurens, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a brief illness on August 21, 2022. He was the husband of the late Texanna Mae Griffin Craig. Born in Wattsville, he was the son of the late George Arthur and Elizabeth Owens…

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Annette Senn Crawford

Joanna, South Carolina Annette Senn Crawford, 63, of Joanna, S.C., passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep on August 20, 2022. She was the daughter of Yeoman (Buster) and Linnie Kyzer Senn, who predeceased her. She graduated from Presbyterian College and taught at Joanna Woodson Elementary School for 39 years before retiring in 2019.…

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Elizabeth “Libby” Nelson

Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Elizabeth “Libby” Nelson, age 69, of Clinton, SC, widow of Michael “Buddy” Nelson, entered the gates of Heaven early Friday morning, August 19, 2022, at her home. She was born October 28, 1952 in Greenwood and was a daughter of the late Rev. Raymond Earl Duvall and Rev. Gladys K.…

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Clarence “Wayne” Bagwell

Laurens, South Carolina Clarence “Wayne” Bagwell, age 66, of Laurens, and husband of Nancy Elizabeth “Lib” Bagwell, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at PRISMA Healthcare Laurens County Hospital. Born in Joanna, SC, he was the son of the late Clarence Roose and Daisy Marie Shaver Bagwell. Wayne was employed by Torrington for 35…

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Vera Cooper Riddle

Gray Court, South Carolina Vera Cooper Riddle, 98, of Gray Court, widow of Paul Riddle, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Nellie Cooper. She was a faithful member of Highland Home Baptist Church…

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Martha Joyce Morse Madrazo

Birmingham, Alabama Martha Joyce Morse Madrazo passed away from natural causes on August 16, 2022; she was 88 and lived in Birmingham, Alabama where her daughter, Lynn Holcombe and son-in-law John Holcombe reside. She was born in Anderson County, but was raised in Laurens, SC. After graduating from Furman University (a music major) in 1956,…

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Bettie Kelley Miles

Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Bettie Kelley Miles, age 79, widow of Perry O. Miles, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born March 7, 1943 in Laurens, SC and was the daughter of the late James and Bettie Ruth Kelley. She was a member of Centerpoint…

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Bettie Kelley Miles

Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Bettie Kelley Miles, age 79, widow of Perry O. Miles, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born March 7, 1943 in Laurens, SC and was the daughter of the late James and Bettie Ruth Kelley. She was a member of Centerpoint…

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