All Obituaries

Jerry Lee Wimphrie, age 65, passed away on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. Jerry was born in Laurens County and graduated from Laurens District 55 High School. He was the son of Ida Mae Wimphrie and the late Charlie Wimphrie and was preceded in death by his loving wife Andrea Wimphrie whom he truly adored. Jerry loved sharing his love for God and will be remembered for the impact he made on those who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his loving memory three sons: Jerrel Wimphrie, ...

Mr. Detourios “Big Dee” Barksdale, age 35, departed this life on Thursday, March 19th, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was educated in the Laurens County School District and attended Laurens District 55 High School. Big Dee was preceded in death by two sisters, Quneatla Swint and Jamie Barksdale, both of Laurens, SC; and by his grandparents Ms. Etta Nightly Bell Cunningham, Mr. Henry Gray Jr., Ms. Dorothy Barksdale Martin, and Mr. Elbert Thompson. Cherishing his ...

Mr. Thomas "Cal" Makins Jr age 49 passed peacefully away on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, at his residence located in Simpsonville, SC. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George W. Makins Sr., Ora L. Makins, Irene Garrett Hunter, and Port Royal Garrett Jr.; his aunts, Veronica A. Makins and Felicia Garrett Smith; and his uncle, Kalim Al Wajid. Cal is survived by his long-term partner, Tate Schabot; his parents, Thomas “Cal” Makins Sr. and Carla Makins; his sister, ...

Ms. Alice Mae Kennedy Foggie, age 60, of Laurens, SC, born on September 13, 1965, Alice entered heavens gates on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her residence. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Foggie and her father Willie Lee Kennedy and her sister Tereasa Kennedy. Alice leaves behind to cherish her memory; her son Travoris Kennedy of Laurens, SC; her daughter Alicia Kennedy of Laurens SC her mother Ms. Annie Bell Kennedy, of Gray Court and her brother Henry Lee Kennedy (Sabrina). ...

Mr. Raymond “Ray” Smith was born March 23, 1956, in Laurens County South Carolina to the late Lawrence Thomas Smith Sr. and Ella Cleveland Smith. He attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina where he was a proud member of Laurens High School Class of 1975. He dedicated many years of service as an employee of Ceram Tech, and Aaron Industries, from which he retired. Raymond was very well known in his community, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. In ...

The quite spirit of Ms. Stephanie Cleo Young age 59, was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday December 20th, at the National Health Care facility of Laurens SC. She was the oldest daughter born to Mrs. Carrie Young Williams on July 26th, 1966, in Laurens SC. At an early age Stephanie joined the White Plains Baptist Church in Mountville, SC. She was active with the Youth Ensemble Choir and the Junior Usher Board, under the Leadership of the late Sue Pearl Bailey ...

Ms. Claudia Jeanine Garlington was born in Laurens County, South Carolina, on December 15, 1969, to the late Claude and Nancy Garlington. Jeanine, affectionately known as “Aunt Neen” by family and friends, had a generous heart, a witty personality, and a genuine love for everyone she encountered. She was a graduate of Laurens District 55 High School, Class of 1988. Jeanine was an active member of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church in Clinton, South Carolina, where she faithfully ...

Mr. Wayne J. Rogers was born on August 11th, 1957, age 68. He received his heavenly wings on October 28th, 2025, at Hospice of Laurens, located in Clinton, SC. He was the son of the late Samuel Yeargin and Evelyn Hunter Rogers. Wayne attended Laurens District 55 High School in Laurens SC and was a member of Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church, also located in Laurens SC. He worked at several textile plants in the local area but eventually became a dedicated employee at the Enoree Mill. He was a ...

Thomas Coleman, Jr., age 80, of Greenville, South Carolina, was called to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior on October 12, 2025. Known fondly as “June,” Mr. Coleman was born January 25, 1945, in Laurens, South Carolina to the late Thomas Coleman and Sammie Mae Pasley Coleman. He attended the public schools of Laurens, South Carolina. Prior to his illness, he was an active member of the former Bibleway Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, South Carolina, where he ...

Ms. Tammy Suber Gore, age 57, was born on October 22,1967. On Friday October 10, 2025, Ms. Gore peacefully departed this life and entered heavens gates at Prisma Health Hospital in Greenville SC. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family. Tammy was the daughter of the late Sammie Suber and Marries (Williams) Suber. Tammy was a graduate of Laurens District 55 High School, class of 1985. Tammy graduated from Morris College, with the class of ...