All Obituaries

Mr. George Williams was born in Greenwood, South Carolina on November 04, 1925, to George Williams and Rachel Sims Williams.  he was the eldest of three children born during their union. He was a faithful member of Mount Harmon Baptist Church in Troy, South Carolina. George attended the public schools of Greenwood, South Carolina after which he joined the United States Navy.  After fifteen years of dedicated service and a tour of duty during World War II, he left the...

Ms. Martha Ann McGown Young was born in Laurens County, South Carolina to the late Lucious and Alice Brown McGowan on August 31, 1939. She attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina. At an early age, she joined Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Cross Hill, South Carolina.  She was also a member of the Woman's Aide Society as well as an Eastern Star. Martha was employed for many years in the textile industry, National Healthcare, and Presbyterian College in...

Mr. Eugene Hampton was born September 11, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Sherman Lagroom and Violet Hampton Carlisle. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Hospice of Laurens County in Clinton, South Carolina at the age of 69. Mr. Hampton leaves to cherish his memories to his mother, one son, two daughters, three sisters, his grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.    The family is at the home of his mother at 406 E. Hampton St.,...

Mrs. Etrulia G. Gilmore was born on March 13, 1932, in Newberry County, South Carolina to the late William Gilliam and Louise Nance Gilliam. She attended the public schools of Newberry County, South Carolina. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Whitmire, South Carolina where she was the President of the Usher Board, the Assistant Secretary of the Usher Board, the Co-Chairman of the Kitchen, a member of the Ladies Aide Society, and she led the Usher Choir. In addition to her...

Mr. Milton Junior Rice was born on November 25, 1934, in Laurens County, South Carolina to the late Milton Rice, Sr. and Beatrice Epps Rice. He was educated in the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina and was a member of Springfield Baptist Church in Laurens, South Carolina. He was formerly employed with Peck Cornwall Farm in Clinton, South Carolina. On Tuesday, September 06, 2022, Mr. Milton Junior Rice joined his Heavenly Father as he entered Eternal Rest at Prisma Health...

Mr. Howard L. Bluford was born September 18, 1944 in Laurens County, South Carolina to Sam and Viola Bluford. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at his home.  Mr. Bluford left to cherish one son, two daughters, one brother, five sisters, a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. 

Nicole Wynona Adams was born in Clinton, South Carolina on April 26, 1965, to the late John Bruce and Minnie Adams. She was educated in the Laurens County public schools and was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1983.  As a young girl, Nikki, as she was lovingly called, was baptized at Flint Hill Baptist Church in Whitmire, South Carolina. She was employed at the Whitten Center in Clinton, South Carolina for a number of years and was employed at Presbyterian College also...

Reverend James Junior Robinson was born in Laurens County, South Carolina on November 11, 1934 to the late Rosa Lee Young. He attended Reederville and Bush River Schools in Newberry County, South Carolina. At an early age, he joined Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Joanna, South Carolina.  "JJ", as he was lovingly called by those who knew and loved him, he later became certified in Floor Covering and Counter Tops from Armstrong Flooring School as well as a Certified Driving...

Eliza Pearl Watts of 176 John Grant Street, Cross Hill, South Carolina was born in Newberry, South Carolina on March 15, 1939 to Roscoe Davis and Jessie Bell Davis. She attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina. Ms. Watts was a former member of St. Vaughnville Baptist Church in Chappells, South Carolina. After twenty-five years of employment, she retired from Anderson Hardwood Floors of Clinton, South Carolina.  She was then able to spend the majority of her time...

Mr. Mark Alexander Davis was born to Peggy Davis and the late Andrew Adams on June 14, 1964.  Mark, formerly of Clinton, was known for his dancing with his dance group Pop Along Kids. Mark affectionately known as Prime Time, Mark Park, and Too Sweet, entered into eternal rest on August 19, 2022 at the age of 58.  He is predeceased by his father Andrew Adams and his son Marcus Kirk.  He leaves to cherish his memories to his mother; his daughter, Elizabeth Davis; his...