All Obituaries

Mr. Johnnie James Thacker was born May 25, 1941, to the late Clarence Thacker, Sr., and Ora Robinson Thacker, in Newberry County, South Carolina. Mr. Thacker was a graduate of Bell Street High School Class of 1959.  After graduation, he attended the South Carolina Area Trade and was a graduate of the Class of 1962.  Johnnie also was a graduate of Piedmont Technical College in 1982.   At an early age, he attended Little River Zion Baptist Church in Kinards, South Carolina...

Mr. Zarius Montreal "Zay"  Hurley was born at Laurens County Hospital in Laurens County, South Carolina to Zandra Waldon and Richard Hurley. He attended the public schools of Laurens County and was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 2018 in Clinton, South Carolina. Zay's love for sports, especially basketball, will live on with all the awards and recognitions he received from his time as an amazing basketball star for the Clinton High School Red Devils. He...

GENEOLOGY - Born in Laurens, South Carolina on August 24, 1938 to the late Taylor & Mattie Neely Kirk - 1 Surviving Sibling: Ella B. Kirk Tompkins - 5 Deceased Siblings: Margaret Davis, Hattie Kirk Mullins, Mattie Kirk Upton, Leroy Kirk, & Ozell Kirk - Married to: the late Edward Jackson & the late Larry Poole - 1 Son: the late Calvin Jackson SPIRITUAL LIFE - Lifelong active member of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church Laurens, SC - Member of the YWA & SMBC Choirs...

  Mrs. Annie Laura Byrd Walker was born on May 30, 1937, in Laurens County, South Carolina to the late Elbert Perry Byrd and Annie Dillard Byrd. She attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina. Annie was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Grove Baptist Church&...

Mr. Michael Vance was born July 16, 1955 in Laurens County, South Carolina to the late Moses Lee Vance and Ollian ‘Bay’ Miller Vance.  In addition to his parents; his brothers, Robert Miller, Thomas Lee Vance and his sister, Barbara Vance. He entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2024 at the age of sixty-eight. He is survived by his sister, Vickie Vance of the home, Johnnie ‘Wooder’ (Dennis) Young; his brothers, Steffon Vance, Ricky (Candy) Vance; nieces,...

Ms. Starkezian Shyterial Farrow was born on January 28, 1989, in Greenwood, South Carolina to Zenda Longshore and Furman Farrow. She attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina, where she was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 2007 in Clinton, South Carolina. She furthered her education at Virginia College and where she graduated with a degree in Cosmetology. She was currently attending college online at Strayer University. "KeeKee", as she was...

Mrs. Thelma McDaniel Hunter was born to the late Ruth Pitts and Walter McDaniel, Sr. on February 10, 1947, in Laurens, South Carolina. She was a member of White Plains Baptist Church in Mountville, South Carolina.  Thelma attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina where she was a graduate of Sanders High School.  She was formerly employed for ten years as a Production Associate for Avery Dennison in Clinton, South...

Ms. Alexandria Reeder was born to the late Alexander Reeder and Zenobia Holland Reeder, on November 27, 1958, in Laurens County, South Carolina. She attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina where she was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1977 in Clinton, South Carolina. Alexandria was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Clinton, South Carolina In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Quester Dollie Reeder. On Tuesday,...

Maurice Odell Glenn passed away peacefully in his home on February 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.  “Reese”—also known by many other nicknames, was born on July 21, 1965, to Dorothy and Eugene Glenn Sr. in Whitmire, South Carolina, Maurice’s life was marked by his passion for family, fishing, and his beloved Clemson Tigers. A true all-around athlete, Maurice pursued his passion for sports from a young age.  He...

Ms. Linda S. Robinson was born May 22, 1961, in Clinton, South Carolina, to the late Bennie Simpkins and Fannie Wicker Johnson. She attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina where she was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1979. She furthered her education at Piedmont Technical College. Linda was a member of St. John Baptist Church in Newberry, South Carolina. After ten years of employment, she retired from Laurens County Disabilities and Special Needs...