All Obituaries

Mr. Charles Douglas Little, Jr. was born April 22, 1977, in Laurens County, South Carolina to the late Charles Little and Doris Dillard Little. On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Charles entered eternal rest at Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital in Easley, South Carolina at the age of 48. Charles attended Hebron Baptist Church in Clinton, South Carolina, where he served as an usher. He also lead the "Save our Youth" choir. Charles worked for the City of Clinton as a Permit/Business ...

Mr. Rashaad Isaiah Kinard was born August 10, 2006, to Brenda Kinard in Greenville, South Carolina. He was a member of Wateree Baptist Church in Mountville, South Carolina and worked for Subway as a Sandwich Artist in Clinton, South Carolina. Rashaad was a loving and caring person who had a love for gaming, cooking, and his family.  On Sunday, April 5, 2026, Rashaad entered into eternal rest at the age of 19. In addition to his mom, he leaves to cherish his memories to his twin ...

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Brown, the wife of the late Olease Brown, was born to the late Arnett Richey and Aurelia Turner-Richey. She was one of eleven children. She was educated in Laurens County Schools.  Margaret left her small hometown of Clinton, South Carolina in her teenage years and moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she lived with her maternal Aunt to pursue different career opportunities. She was e retired Cosmetologist and business owner for several decades. Upon retiring, she ...

Ms. Teresa Ann Blakely was born January 16, 1970, to the late Willie James and Rose Lee Pressley Blakely. On Thursday, March 26th, 2026, Ms. Blakely entered into eternal rest at the age of 56. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cross Hill, SC where she joined the choir at an early age. She was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1989. Ms. Blakely was a dedicated employee of Presbyterian College for many years up until her health declined. She was preceded in death ...

Lucius Donald Pitts was born February 12, 1956 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Lucinda Cora Pitts and the late Melvin Cox. He was reared in the home of his grandparents, Pierce Pitts and Rosa Lee Miller Pitts in Clinton, SC. As a young boy, Lucius joined Hebron Baptist Church. During the latter years of his life, he became a member of Bethlehem Grove Baptist Church where he worshiped regularly. He attended the Laurens County District 56 Schools and graduated from Clinton High School, Class or ...

On Wednesday, March 18,2026, the Almighty Creator, in His infinite wisdom, called to be in his presence, our father, John C. Vera, Jr., born May 6, 1944, to the late John C. Vera Sr. and Gertrude Vera in Camden,New Jersey. John attended Camden High School where he was involved in a variety of extracurricular activities specifically varsity football and wrestling. To continue his educational journey, he attended Syracuse University. Later he served honorably in the United States Marine ...

Mrs. Ethel Mae Gary was born February 22, 1942, in Laurens County, South Carolina to the late Robert Godfrey and the late Alice Young Godfrey. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Mrs. Gary entered into eternal rest at Hospice of Laurens County in Clinton, South Carolina. She was a member of Elzee AME Church and was also a member of Woman Home Aid Society Lodge #79. For 50 years, Mrs. Gary was the head cook at Presbyterian College. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family and ...

Mrs. Karen Anitra Williams was born March 4, 1975, to the late Johnny Lee Shelton and Dorothy Williams Shelton in Laurens, South Carolina. She was educated in the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina and was a graduate of Laurens High School Class of 1993. Karen was a member of Love Story Church in Greenville, South Carolina. She was a dedicated business owner who loved to travel the world. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her father-in-law, Willie Roger ...

Mr. Ralph Sanders III was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Ralph Sanders, Jr. and the late Mae Mildred Monroe Sanders on March 8, 1965. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, Mr. Sanders entered into eternal rest at Hospice of Laurens County in Clinton, South Carolina at the age of 60. He had a love for working on cars. Ralph was preceded in death by his son, Tiger Sanders, two sisters, Vernice Congery and Genita Sanders. He leaves to cherish his memories to his daughter, Danyell McGowan ...

Deborah Anderson was born on January 22, 1981, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the loving parents Earl and Shirley Anderson. She was the twin sister of Kevin Anderson. From the very beginning, Deborah showed a determined and spirited nature. She began walking at just nine months old and seemed to move through life with that same determination and strength. Deborah began her early education in the Philadelphia Public School System before later moving to South Carolina, where she completed ...