Upstate Cremation Services

05/26/2026

Geraldine Gaines Wofford

Geraldine Gaines Wofford, known affectionately as “Geri”, passed away on May 22, 2026 at NHC Healthcare in Clinton, SC at the age of 85. She was born February 15, 1941, to Joe and Gussie Dutton Gaines and born in Rock Hill, SC. She was an avid reader and loved collecting Hummingbirds. She is sur...

05/14/2026

Kenneth Paul Gray Sr.

Kenneth P Gray Sr passed away May 12th, 2026, at the young age of 69. Born in Kansas City, KS on July 21st, 1956, Kenny moved to the peace and quiet of Gray Court, SC as an older adult. He is proceeded in death by his parents Joesph and Frances Gray, brothers Richard Gray and

05/12/2026

David Ray Pitts

David Ray Pitts, lovingly known by many as “Hambone” or “Pitiful,” passed away on May 5, 2026, at the age of 63. Born in Charlotte on January 11, 1963, David grew up and spent his entire life in the Hickory Tavern area of Laurens, a place he proudly called home. David was preceded in death

05/07/2026

Michael A. Whitmire

Michael “Mike” A. Whitmire of Clinton entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2021. Mike is survived by his son, Justin Whitmire of Greenville; his sister, Sonya (Tim) Tschappt of Laurens; his nephew, Austin Brewington of Laurens; his great-nephew, Carter Brewington of Clinton; his stepmother, Anita...

05/05/2026

Timothy James Buikema

Timothy James Buikema 3-15-57 — 4-20-2026 Graduated from Northern IL University in 1979. Worked as CPA, Investor, and Builder. Enjoyed gardening. He was a devoted husband to Barbara Buikema and dedicated father to Joshua and Jacqueline Buikema. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert a...

04/23/2026

Robert Andrew Neil Sr.

04/20/2026

Doris F. Taylor

Doris F. Taylor, 74, of Laurens, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2026, at 23:28, surrounded by the family she loved with her whole heart. Born on June 13, 1951, Doris lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering faith, and a love that stretched across generations. She...

04/14/2026

Bobbie Sue Cook

Bobbie Cook, 82 of Ninety Six, widow of Bobby Cook, entered eternal rest on Friday April 10, 2026 after an extended illness with family by her side. She was born to Roy and Jessie Mae Holden in Pickens County on November 25, 1943. She retired from the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs bef...

03/24/2026

John Richard "Rick" Stewart Jr.

John Richard “Rick” Stewart, Jr., of Greenville, SC, was called home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on November 2, 1954, in Spruce Pine, NC. Above all else, Rick loved his sons, who were the pride of his life. He was a highly skilled

03/17/2026

Tammy Phillips Bennett

Tammy Phillips Bennett, 55, passed away on March 13, 2026. She was born on March 30, 1970. Tammy loved her family more than anything. She had a fun, free-spirited personality and was always doing something a little crazy to make people laugh. She never worried about who might be watching—she just ...