All Obituaries

Tommy “Shorty” Byrd of Laurens, SC, born August 30, 1940, the son of the late Tommy Lee and Ollie Vera Byrd, passed April 23, 2022, at Prisma Hospital in Laurens County. Shorty leaves behind to cherish his memory, a devoted stepdaughter Doris Council of Laurens, SC, siblings; Jessie Benson of Greensboro, NC, Ollie Byrd of Greenville, SC, Jimmy "Jay" Byrd of Elgin, SC, and Eugene Byrd of North Carolina, and host of nieces and nephews. Shorty was preceded in death by his...

Isa Muhammad, also known as Claude Terrell Henry, age 56, of Laurens, SC, was born on September 15, 1965, and passed away on March 27, 2022 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. Preceding him in death were his parents L.C. Harris and Adeline Henry, and his son Isa Abdullah Muhammad Jr. Left to cherish his memory are his six daughters; Angela Donaldson of Passaic, NJ, Kristal James of Laurens, SC, Chancey Harris of Greenville, SC, Keyunya (Tyler) Turner of Laurens, SC,...

Ms. Donna Valentine of Laurens, SC, born on July 28, 1944, to the late Clarence and Hazell Holloway. Donna passed away on February 22, 2022, at Prisma Hospital of Greenville. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, are her son Clarence Valentine, and her brother Charles Holloway. Leaving behind to cherish her memory are her children; Max (Tamitha) Valentine of Laurens, SC and Angela Valentine of Milwaukee, WI; sister, Dora Holloway of Milwaukee, WI; brother, Michael...

Charles D. Hill , age 78, of Laurens SC was born on September 23, 1943, and passed away on February 4, 2022 at NHC Healthcare of Clinton, SC. Preceding him in death were his father, Booker T. Hill Sr., his mother Elliott C. Hill, and his brother, Booker T. Hill Jr. Left behind to cherish his memory are his brother; Sammie Hill (Bennie Mae) of Laurens, SC, nieces; Claudette Barnes of Laurens, SC, Carolyn Allen (Tim) of Tacoma, WA, Virginia Lodwick (Robert) of Shelby, NC, Gloria Chambers...

Michael “Mike” Dewitt Montgomery, age 66 of Laurens, SC passed away at Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood on January 14, 2022. Mike was born to the late James and Hattie Mae Montgomery. Mike attended Laurens County public schools and graduated from Laurens District 55 High School. After graduating high school, Mike enlisted in the Army National Guard, and later received his Associate Degree from Greenwood Technical College. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were...

Bobby Joe Franklin was born in Clinton South Carolina on June 6, 1943 and passed away at his residence on November 30, 2021. He was the baby out of eleven children born from the late Ray Luther and Lina Williams Franklin. Bobby graduated from Bell Street High School in Clinton SC. After graduating, Bobby relocated to New York City and met Lillian Tory, who then became his wife and the mother of his four children. In 1977, Bobby became a member of Community Baptist Church in Jamaica,...

Mr. Averill "Rusty" Posey, age 46, of Laurens, SC, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his residence. Rusty leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents, Leonard Posey Jr of Gray Court, SC and Drusilla Beauregard of Greenville, SC; his son, Jacob Piar of Greenville, SC; his step-father, Jimmie Moon of Greenville, SC; sisters Sandra Posey of Greer, SC and Kerri Beauregard of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Chris Posey (Jennifer) of the home and Gene Posey of Greenville,...

Ms. Mary Jane "Janie" Jenkins, age 51, of Laurens, SC, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital. Born in Greenville, SC , Janie was the daughter of the late Eugene Jenkins and Barbara Hembree. She was preceded in death by her sister Judy Jenkins and her brothers Donnie Jenkins and Randell Jenkins. Janie leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children Mimi Jenkins (Jeffrey Levens) of Ninety Six, SC and William Smith (Janna) of Laurens,...

Ms. Roma Turner age 77 of Laurens, SC passed away on October 21, 2021 at her residence. She leaves her daughter Leah Deshaun Turner behind to cherish her memories. Floyd Family Funeral Home of Laurens SC will be responsible for arrangements. Additional obituary and arrangement information will be available later in the week.

Mr. Willie “Joe” McWilliams, age 74, of Laurens, SC was born on September 26, 1947 and passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Laurens County Hospital. Joe was the son of the late Anor and Mamie McWilliams. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Jean McWilliams and Anna Fuller, and one brother, Richard McWilliams. Those who love and will miss him are his wife, Josephine McWilliams, of the home; his children Anthony McWilliams (Kitty) of Rex, GA, Willie J McWilliams Jr (Celine)...