Area Obituaries
Jimmy McBride “Buddy” Hudson
Laurens, South Carolina Jimmy McBride “Buddy” Hudson, 86, of Laurens and husband of the late Emmie Nabors Hudson passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at Martha Franks Retirement Community. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late E.K. and Nellie Burley Hudson. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Hudson retired…
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Dateline – Laurens, South Carolina Akira Deauntay Robinson, 22, of Laurens, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Akira Kentay Robinson and Deaudra Carmack Laquitara. Deauntay was a graduate of Laurens High School and was employed with House of Pizza. He enjoyed playing video games with his cousins,…
Read MoreLeonard Carroll Bradley, Jr.
Laurens, South Carolina Leonard Carroll Bradley, Jr., age 78, of 608 Sirrine Street, passed away on June 1, 2021, at his home. Born in Laurens County, he was the son of the late Leonard Carroll Bradley, Sr. and Eva O’Dell Bradley. Carroll retired from Clinkscales Chevrolet and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.…
Read MoreMaggie P. Pitts
Dateline – Greer, South Carolina Mrs. Maggie P. Pitts was born in Laurens, South Carolina on August 20, 1927 to Mr. Columbus Peek and Mrs. Arra Lee Madden Peek. She was the widow of the late Mr. Butler J. Pitts, Sr. She attended the public schools of Laurens County. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s…
Read MoreMary Crawford Seawright
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Mary Crawford Seawright, age 88, widow of Sam Seawright, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Hospice House of Laurens County. She was born in Williamston, SC and was a daughter of the late Adger T. Crawford, Sr., and Fannie Mae Thrasher Crawford. Mrs. Seawright was a member of…
Read MoreWillie Howard Smallwood, Jr.
Hickory Tavern, South Carolina On May 30, 2021, his father’s birthday, Willie Howard Smallwood, Jr., finished his earthly life and was called home by our Lord. Born January 29, 1967, to Willie Howard and Barbara Ray Smallwood, Willie grew up in Hickory Tavern and enjoyed an idyllic childhood with ponies, go carts, Cub Scouts and…
Read MoreJane “Dawn” Spainhour Neely
Laurens, South Carolina Jane “Dawn” Spainhour Neely, age 71, of 209 Ball Drive, and wife of Dr. H. Lawton Neely, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Lenoir, North Carolina, Dawn was a daughter of the late Jack Bryan and Barbara Croker Spainhour. A member of Lucas Avenue Baptist…
Read MoreSadie L. Thompson
Swansea, South Carolina Sadie Lee Thompson, 81, of Swansea passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. Mrs. Thompson was born in Lexington County, a daughter of the late Homer Spires and the late Azalee Bailey. Mrs. Thompson was a member at King Grove Baptist Church and also attended Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. She was retired from…
Read MoreStephanie Lind Thompson
Greenwood, South Carolina Stephanie Lind Thompson, 53, of 303 Haltiwanger Rd. passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at her home. Born in Laurens, she was a daughter of Lois Abercrombie Revis of Waterloo and the late T. David Sloan, Jr. Stephanie was previously employed with Fuji Film for nineteen years and was currently employed with…
Read MoreRobert Elwood Pugh
Dateline – Wilmington, North Carolina Robert Elwood Pugh of Wilmington was born on December 27, 1930 and died May 25, 2021. He was the son of the late Jonah Alexander Pugh and Gladys Traylor Pugh. He was predeceased by his first wife Evelyn, and oldest sister June. He is survived by his wife Jean Genevieve…
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