JOHNSTON, S.C. - Lorene 'Renee' Derryberry LaGrone, 83, of Johnston, died Friday, June 6 2008. She was the wife of the late William Edward LaGrone and daughter of the late E. Homer and Essie Davidson Derryberry. Surviving are a son, William D. LaGrone (June) of Charlotte, North Carolina; a daughter, Gail L. Newton (Bobby) of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; and a brother, Eugene Derryberry of Altamonte Springs, Florida. Mrs. LaGrone was a member of Johnston First Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at Johnston First Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12. Following the service the family will receive friends in the church social hall. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Johnston First Baptist Church, 700 Church Street, Johnston, SC 29832. The Bland Funeral Home of Johnston is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

The Augusta Chronicle-June 11, 2008