All Obituaries

Raphael Jenkins was born March 6, 1946 to the late Dorcas Jenkins in Laurens County.Mr. Jenkins served in the armed forces as a Marine and worked as a building contractor. Ray, as he was lovingly called, passed away at the age of 75 at Southern Oaks Rehab Facility in Anderson County. Raphael Jenkins leaves to cherish his brother, James 'Jimmy' Arthur (Shirley) Jenkins, Sr.; his sisters, Jodie (Christopher) Pease, Debra (James) Speed, Melody Neely, a special nephew James Arthur...

Mr. Harold G. Martin was born on May 30, 1944, in Laurens County, South Carolina to the late Henry Martin and Annie Mae Gary Martin. He attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina and was a graduate of the Sanders High School Class of 1962 in Laurens, South Carolina.  He was a member of White Plains Baptist Church in Mountville, South Carolina where he served on the Usher Board. Mr. Martin was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served as a Combat...

Mrs. Barbara Claudette Watts was born in Laurens County, South Carolina on May 22, 1953, to the late Mr. Claude Smith and Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Mason Wax. She attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina and was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1971 in Clinton, South Carolina. At an early age, she joined Friendship African Methodist Episcopal Church in Clinton, South Carolina.  She was also a member of the 79th District Women's Auxiliary. After...

 Nancy Robinson Darbins was born June 29, 1958 in Newberry, SC to the late Mr. Willie James Robinson and Mrs. Stacie Moon Robinson.  She departed this life peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at her residence.  She attended the public schools in Newberry, SC and graduated from Newberry High School in 1976. She attended Johnson C. Smith University and later graduated from Piedmont Technical College as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  After college, she was a devoted...

Mr. Willie James Holmes was born on September 23, 1948, in Laurens County, South Carolina to the late Albert Holmes and Jessie Mae Freeman. "Sonny," as he was lovingly called, was a member of the Church of Christ on I-85 in Greenville, South Carolina.  He was an FFA licensed Private Pilot as well as an honorary member of Tuskegee Airmen. On Saturday, August 28, 2021, Mr. Willie James Holmes was received into eternity at his residence of 5 Deloris Street in Greenville, South...

Mrs.  Jettie Fant Payne was born in Prosperity, South Carolina in the county of Newberry on September 10, 1959, to Evangelist Willie L. Fant and the late Elder James Fant. She attended the public schools of Essex County, New Jersey and was a graduate of Malcolm X Shabazz High School in Newark, New Jersey. Jettie was formerly employed in a field she was most compassionate about for the South Carolina Disability of Special Needs at Whitten Center in Clinton, South Carolina and By Care...

Mrs. Angela A. Foggie, born to Fletcher Elmore and Lois (Yeargin) Elmore on September 25, 1953 in Laurens County, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Sunday, August 22, 2021.  She was 67 years of age.  Mrs. Foggie worked in Administration with Presbyterian College of Clinton and was a member of Bethel Hall Baptist Church in Hickory Tavern, South Carolina.  To cherish her memory, she leaves her sons, Randall (Toya) Foggie, Timothy (Linda) Foggie, Mareno (Sarah...

Mr. Murphy Ray Gambrell, Jr was born on August 29, 1967 to the late Murphy Ray Gambrell Sr. and the late Eula Mae Neeley Gambrell. Mr. Murphy loved Construction, he was skilled in Carpentry. Mr. Gambrell departed this life on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Self-Regional Hospital in Greenwood, SC.  Mr. Murphy Gambrell, Jr. leaves to cherish his fond memories to his brother, Michael Gambrell; his sister, Rhonda Childs; his Nephews,  Nathan Gambrell and Richard Kennedy; his...

Ms. Virginia Mae Edwards was born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina on January 6, 1943, to Channie Jones and the late Virnell Stroble.  She attended the public schools of Spartanburg County, South Carolina where she was a graduate of the Carver High School. Virginia was a dedicated member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness at the South Congregation in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  She was the Privileged Owner of Edwards Beauty Shop as well as the Regional Vice...

Thelma was the fourth child born to the late George and Laura Williams Darbins.  She was baptized at an early age into Bethlehem Grove Baptist Church family.  She attended until her health began to fade. She received her formal education in the Laurens County Public School System.  She was a 1949 graduate of Bell Street School.  During her senior year students were given the opportunity to add a middle name.  She always liked the name Elizabeth and thus she became...