United States Air Force
Raymond “Herb” Herbert Powers
Raymond “Herb” Herbert Powers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Born on January 2, 1932, in Reidville, South Carolina, Herb lived a long, meaningful life devoted to his family, his work, his community and his country. In 1950, at just 18 years old, Herb proudly enlisted…
Read MoreGlenn William McGaffic Jr.
Laurens, South Carolina Glenn William McGaffic Jr., of Laurens, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on March 28, 1949, in New Galilee, Pennsylvania, Glenn was a son of the late Glenn William McGaffic Sr. and Dorothy Liller McGaffic. Glenn proudly served his country as a member of…
Read MoreLonnie Thacker, Jr.
January, 4, 1947 – October 13, 2023 Lonnie Aster Thacker, 76, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. Born in Haysi, VA, he was the son of the late Lonnie and Melvina Fuller Thacker. Lonnie served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, and later worked at the Naval Air Station…
Read MoreCharles Bishop Young
Dateline – Lexington, South Carolina Charles Bishop Young, age 53, of Lexington, SC passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at his home. He was born December 22, 1968 in Columbia, SC and was the son of the late Ralph L. Young and Elizabeth M. Young. Mr. Young was a graduate of Chapin High School and…
Read MoreGerald Thomas Wentworth
Gerald Thomas Wentworth December 19, 1929 – July 30, 2022 Our hardworking, wonderful & handsome Husband, Dad, and Grandfather, Gerald Thomas Wentworth (Jerry) gained his wings at 5:50 pm EST, July 30, 2022 (92 yrs.). He had been ill since February 2022. Gerald was born on December 19, 1929. He was a fraternal twin to…
Read MoreWallace Reid Riddle
Dateline – Clinton, South Carolina Wallace Reid Riddle, husband of the late Thelma Wilkinson Riddle, passed away on September 27, 2021. Wallace was the son of the late Clarence and Gertrude Riddle of Laurens. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Although he and his wife didn’t have children of…
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