All Obituaries

Ms. Carolyn Elizabeth Thompson age 71, of Laurens SC, born August 12, 1952, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital, Simpsonville SC. Ms. Thompson was the daughter of the late Oswald (OB) and Betty S. Thompson. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death was Jaliyah Kaylee Henry, Great-granddaughter. Ms. Thompson was affectionately known as “Cal” by all her loved ones and friends, she attended Sanders High School of the Laurens County...

Mr. David Mosley was born on February 27, 1948 to the late Mr. Elisha and Mrs. Lucy A Mosley. On Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Jesus welcomed Mr. Mosley to his Heavenly home. David Mosley was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. He loved his family deeply and unconditionally. His life was a reflection of a selfless man with a kind spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. The legacy of Mr. Mosley will be cherished in the lasting memories of his wife,...

Mr. Vadis Vinecus Greene, affectionately known as "Pee Wee," was born in Laurens, SC on November 20, 1971, and passed away at his residence on January 22, 2024. Vadis was the son of Lenda Greene and the late L.T. Foggie. Preceding him in death, in addition to his father, were his grandmothers whom he loved dearly: Dorothy I. Greene and Ella Mae Foggie. Vadis attended Laurens County Public Schools. After graduating high school, he worked primarily as a barber, most recently from...

Mr., James Macarthur Winford was born on July 5th,1968 to the late Mr. David and Mrs. Lily Winford. He passed away at the Lexington Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother Johnny Winford. James was a devoted, father, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. He had a deep unconditional love for his family. His life was a reflection of a selfless man with a kind spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. The legacy of James will be cherished in...

Mr. Rodney Eugene "Queen" Dawkins, age 55, of Fountain Inn, SC passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at St Francis Hospital in Greenville SC. Queen was an individual who was loved by many for his infectious smile and his kind-hearted nature. He enjoyed making people laugh and having a good time. Queen was born in Laurens, South Carolina, and was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Maude Dawkins, and one granddaughter Ari Pitts. He is survived by his father, Eugene...

Ms. Rhonda Lyons, of Laurens, SC, born December 7, 1960, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Ms. Lyons was the daughter of the late Roosevelt and Claree Lyons. In addition to her parents, preceding her death, was her twin brother Roosevelt Lyons Jr, her sisters, Bessie Ree Dendy, Stephanie Lyons and Mary "Cookie" Lyons. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her three sons, Roderick Williams of Liberty, SC, Christopher Williams of...

On the evening of October 19th, 2023, at 8:36 pm, God sent his angel to Simpsonville, SC, to bring his servant home. James “JT” Thomas Floyd, Sr was the son of the late Willie James Floyd and Clairrender Ferguson Floyd, born on November 16, 1935, in Laurens, SC. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend. James was preceded in death by four siblings: William Arthur Floyd, Henrietta Floyd Massey, Lizzie Floyd Miles, and...

Mrs. Barbara Anne Williams Reeder was born April 19, 1952, to the late Mr. Thomas Otto Williams, Sr. and Lula Mae Dendy Williams in Salisbury, NC. After a steady decline in her health, she peacefully transitioned from this life on October 8, 2023 in Simpsonville, SC. Barbara was blessed with two daughters, Twanda (Keith) Saxon and Rona (Oral) Neely; eleven grandchildren, Lamar Williams, O'Byan Copeland, Janelle Copeland, Ciera (Travis) Cohen, Kiyania (Don) Brown, Octavious (Eloise) Neely,...

On the evening of September 27, 2023, God sent for his angel, Valla Lee Lafayette of Charleston, SC. Valla was the daughter of the late Benjamin Smith and Estelle Morris, born on July 3, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA. She was preceded in death by her daughter Gwendolyn Lafayette. At two years old, Valla and her family relocated to Harlem, NY, to support her father's career as a well-known musician. Valla was educated in the New York public schools and graduated from Washington Ervin High...

Mr. Alfred Nelson Sheets of Enoree, SC, born November 2, 1943, passed away on August 14, 2023, at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Mr. Sheets was the son of the late Marvin and Ruth Sheets. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Hattie Louise Sheets of the home; three sons, Alfred R. Sheets of Enoree, SC, Marvin Sheets of Philadelphia, PA, Bobby Arnold of Brooklyn, NY; two sisters, Frances and Lois Sheets both of Columbia, MO; a host of nieces, nephews, and other...