Minnie S. Turner
    Retired from Conso Products
    BUFFALO — Minnie Faye S. Turner, 79, wife of Roy Dean Turner of 506 Sugar Creek Road, Buffalo, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004, at 4:30 p.m. in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
    Mrs. Turner was born in Union on June 23, 1925, a daughter of the late James Boyd Smith and Fannie Harrison Smith. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. Mrs. Turner was an avid quilter for many years and was a hummingbird enthusiast. She was a loving and giving woman and a faithful servant of God. She exemplified her Christian faith by her love and friendship for her family and friends. Mrs. Turner was formerly employed with United Merchants, Buffalo Plant, and Monarch Mill and was retired from Conso Products.
    Surviving in addition to her husband are a sister, Thelma "Julie" Robinson of Fair Play; a brother, Roy Lee Smith of Buffalo; nine nieces, five nephews, 13 greatnephews and 10 great-nieces. Mrs. Turner was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters, Hollis Smith, James Smith, Bessie Kate Crisp, Kathleen Hopkins and Mozelle Messer.
    Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Dr. Randolph Pettit Jr. and the Rev. Melvin Shelton. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
    Active pallbearers will be J.W. Crisp, Leon Smith, Bill Carry, Frank Vinson, George Faucett and Joey Crisp.
    Members of the Adult Sunday School Class of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church are asked to assemble at the church Saturday at 2:45 p.m. to form the honorary escort.
    The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. and will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Saturday to await the hour of service.
    The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

August 06, 2004

Linda F. Lawson
    Retired teacher’s assistant
    BUFFALO — Linda Ford Lawson, 55, wife of J. Bruce Lawson of 362 Putman Road, Buffalo, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at 12:59 a.m. in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
    Mrs. Lawson was born in Union County on March 17, 1949, a daughter of Lena O’Shields Ford of Union and the late Hubert Wallace Ford. She was a graduate of Union High School and was a retired certified teacher’s assistant for Spartanburg School District 7. Mrs. Lawson was a member of the Putman Baptist Church.
    Surviving in addition to her husband and mother are three sons and daughters-inlaw, Brian Lawson and Ivy McCall, Brady Lawson and wife Erica and the Rev. Chad Lawson and wife Stacy, all of Buffalo; a sister and brotherin-law, Elaine F. and Harold Gregory of Buffalo; a granddaughter, Blayke Lawson of the home and two nephews, Heath Gregory and wife Chapel and Neil Gregory, all of Buffalo.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Putman Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Donald Tillman, the Rev. Robert Emory and the Rev. Chad Lawson. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
    Active pallbearers will be Michael Ivey, Jason Ivey, Matt Cook, Heath Gregory, Neil Gregory and Ricky Haney.
    The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends tonight from 7 until 9 and will be placed in church at 1 p.m. Saturday to await the hour of service.
    The family is at the home, 362 Putman Road, Buffalo.
    Memorials may be made to the Putman Baptist Church, 3692 Buffalo-West Springs Highway, Buffalo, S.C. 29321.
    The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

August 10, 2004

Mable W. Parker
    Retired from Lockhart Mill
    Mable Wortman Parker, 93, widow of Robert Amos Parker, formerly of 8435 Lockhart Highway, Sharon, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at 12 noon in White Oak Manor in Rock Hill.
    Mrs. Parker was born in Rutherford County, N. C. on November 3, 1910, a daughter of the late Calvin and Nancy Crane Wortman. She was retired from Milliken & Co., Lockhart Plant and attended the Bullock’s Creek Presbyterian Church.
    Surviving are three daughters, Eunice P. Parkins of Chester, Betty P. Spencer and Cornelia P. Ertzberger, both of York; two sons, Jimmy Parker of York and Robert Lee Parker of Union; five sisters, Mildred Rochester of Greer, Mavis Eledge of Lyman, Pat Peterson of Martin’s Ferry, Ohio; Enthie Robinson of Greer and Iree Wilson; 17 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
    Mrs. Parker was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Parker; two sons, Frank Parker and Oscar Parker, and two grandsons, Bobby and Steven Parker.
    Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the S. R. Holcombe Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Ned Worstall and Mr. Oscar Saddler. Burial will be in the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherokee County.
    Grandsons and greatgrandsons will serves as active pallbearers.
    The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 6 until 8.
    The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

    Brenda G. Vanderford
    Former Conso employee
    LOCKHART — Brenda G. Vanderford, 61, wife of Frank "Cricket" Vanderford of 135 S. Main St., Lockhart, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004 at 3:25 p.m. in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
    Mrs. Vanderford was born in Union on Feb. 9, 1943, a daughter of W. F. Bentley of Union and the late Faye Garner Bentley. She was a member of the Philippi Baptist Church. Mrs. Vanderford was a graduate of Union High School and was formerly employed with Conso Products.
    Surviving in addition to her husband and father are a daughter, Cindy Cromer of Lockhart; a son and daughterin-law, Gary and Beth Cromer of Lockhart; a special son-inlaw, Mike Vanderford of Lockhart; a granddaughter, Gabrielle Cromer of Lockhart; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Delores and Charles Farr of Jonesville, Kathy and Russell Steen and Joan and Jimmy Matthews, all of Union; a brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Olean Bentley of Union; a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Vanderford was predeceased by a brother, Bill Bentley.
    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Philippi Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Brad Goodale and the Rev. Ben McLaughlin. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
    Active pallbearers will be Jeff Roberts, Kevin Farr, Mack Rash, Bobby Melton, Bill McSwain and Gary Deal.
    Rachel Gregory, Carol Parks, Nancy Anderson and members of the Jerry Parks Sunday School Class of Philippi Baptist Church are asked to sit in a group.
    The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends tonight from 7 until 9 and will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to await the hour of service.
    The family is at the home, 135 S. Main St., Lockhart.
    Memorials may be made to the Philippi Baptist Church Building Fund, 327 Philippi Church Road, Union, S.C. 29379.
    The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

August 12, 2004

Marion M. Moncavage     Caterer     Marion Montjoy Moncavage, 88, of 219 Belvue Drive, Union, widow of Johnny Moncavage, died at her residence Wednesday, Aug., 11, 2004 at 5:45 p.m.     Mrs. Moncavage was born in Laurens on March 13, 1916, a daughter of the late Ernest Eugene Montjoy and Octavia Burch Montjoy. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Before her retirement she was a caterer.     Surviving are three sisters, Mildred McNinch of Rock Hill, Frances Elsmore of Whitmire and Jane Callaway of Wetumpka, Ala.; three brothers, James Montjoy of Anderson, Claude Montjoy of Joanna and Edgar Montjoy of Laurens and several nieces and nephews.     The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 until 8 p.m.     Services and burial will be at a later date in Hackettstown, N.J.     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 915 S. Pinckney St., Union, S.C. 29379.     The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.      Norma J. O’Shields     Retired bookkeeper     Norma Jackson O’Shields, 71, of 257 Vernon Foster Road, Union, widow of Gus Smith O’Shields, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004 in Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care after an extended illness.     Mrs. O’Shields was born in Bradford, Ala., on June 25, 1933, a daughter of the late Fred Lee Jackson and Dixie Cole Jackson. She was a member of Putman Baptist Church. Mrs. O’Shields was a graduate of Corner High School and was a retired bookkeeper.     Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Tavia O. Rigdon and her husband, Steve, of Moore; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold Jackson and his wife, Ann, of Dora, Ala. and a number of nieces and nephews.     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Putman Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Donald Tillman and the Rev. Jerry Lawson. Burial will be in the church cemetery.     Active pallbearers will be Mike Jackson, Fred Jackson, Jiggs O’Shields, Randy Medford, Roger Bishop and Steve Freeman.     The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends tonight from 7 until 9 and will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Friday to await the hour of service.     The family is at the home, 257 Vernon Foster Road, Union.     Memorials may be made to Putman Baptist Church, 3692 Buffalo-West Springs Highway, Buffalo, S.C. 29321.     The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

August 13, 2004 Lois L. Linderman Retired from Buffalo Mill BUFFALO — Lois Lawson Linderman, 93, of 1044 Main St., Buffalo, widow of Benjamin Joley Linderman, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004.     A native of Union County, she was born Feb. 28, 1911, a daughter of the late Samuel Andrew Lawson and Minnie O’Shields Lawson. She was a life long member of Putman Baptist Church. Mrs. Linderman was retired from United Merchants, Buffalo Plant. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.     Survivors include a niece, Mildred "Mimi" Keys of Spartanburg; two nephews, Dennis and Glenn Sherbert of Buffalo; a great-niece, Paulette Cathcart of Spartanburg and a number of great-great-nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Paul Malpass of Union. Mrs. Linderman was predeceased by two sisters, Gertrude L. Sherbert and Lillie L. Garner.     Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Putman Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Donald Tillman. Visitation will be at the funeral home tonight from 7 until 9. The family will be at their respective homes. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.   Naomi H. Williams Retired from Springs Industries LOCKHART — Naomi Lee Hampton Williams, 63, wife of Ronald Williams of 329 North 1 st St., Lockhart, died at her residence Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at 2 p.m., after an extended illness. Mrs. Williams was born in Chester on Jan. 8, 1941, a daughter of the late James Garvin Hampton and Nora Elizabeth Hampton Hampton. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Chester and was retired from Springs Industries, Katherine Plant.     Surviving in addition to her husband are three daughters, Jewel Kay Haeussler of Manchester, Mich.; Diane Turner of Lockhart and Amanda Allison of Union; four sisters, Iris H. Bostic of Greenville, Miss., Hazel H. Wilkes and Melba H. Thomas, both of Chester, and Norma Jean Morrison of Richburg; a brother, Wayne Hampton of Rocksville, N.C.; five grandchildren, Carson Allison, Bittany Turner, Ashley Turner, Matthew Talbert and Adriene Talbert. Mrs. Williams was predeceased by two brothers, Don Hampton and Gordan Hampton, and a grandson, Robbie Gearhart.     Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by Pastor John Porter. Burial will be in the Bullock’s Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery.     Active pallbearers will be Scott Thomas, Chris Morrison, Freddie Abercrombie, Roger Wilkes, Terry Wilkes and Mike Hampton.     Members of the S.C. Horseshoe Pitchers Association are asked to sit in a group.     The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends today from 2 until 4 p.m.     Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of S.C. 128-C Medical Science Drive, Union, S.C. 29379.     The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.   August 14, 2004 James H. DuPree     World War II veteran     JONESVILLE — James H. DuPree, 76, husband of Dorothy Burgess DuPree of 304 Harris St., Jonesville, went to Heaven to be with his Lord on the 13 th day of August, 2004 after a brief illness.     Mr. DuPree was born in Pacolet Mills on Sept. 21, 1927, a son of the late Herbert DuPree and Ila Worthy DuPree. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U S. Army. He attended New Life Baptist Church where he was a member of the Senior Adult Men’s Sunday School Class. He was retired from Kohler Company in Spartanburg and had formerly worked at the recycling center on Highway 18.     Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons and daughters-in-law, James R. "Rick" DuPree and wife Sherry of Union, Brent W. DuPree and wife Gayle of Georgia and Chris E. DuPree and wife Diane of Spartanburg; a brother, Fred W. DuPree of Norfolk, Va.; eight grandchildren, Lance C. DuPree, Anitra D. DuPree, Robin DuPree, Courtney DuPree, Kieran DuPree, Ashlee DuPree, Justin Chmielewski and Connor Chmielewski; and a greatgrandchild, Carson DuPree. Mr. DuPree was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Bailey and Louis Robertson.     Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at New Life Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Dr. Clarence Adkins and the Rev. Randy Burgess. Burial will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens.     Active pallbearers will be Glenn Blum, Bruce Blum, Stanley Burgess, Bobby Bailey, Brian Robertson, Greg Murray and Brett Murray.     Members of the Senior Adult Men’s Sunday School Class are asked to sit in a group.     The family is at the home, 304 Harris St., Jonesville.     Visitation will be at Holcombe’s Jonesville Chapel Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. The body will be placed in church at 2 p.m. Sunday to await the hour of service.     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Life Baptist Church Building Fund, 502 Meansville Road, Union, S.C. 29379.     The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.   August 16, 2004 Doris P. Gallagher     Retired teacher     JONESVILLE — Doris Parks Gallagher, 83, widow of Nelson W. Gallagher, of 310 Parks Farm Road, Jonesville, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at Wallace Thomson Hospital.     Mrs. Gallagher was born in Jonesville, June 26, 1921, a daughter of the late Monroe L. and Annie Lybrand Parks. She was a graduate of Winthrop University with majors in home economics, chemistry and general science receiving her bachelor of science degree. She continued her graduate studies at the University of Tennessee, the University of South Carolina and Winthrop University. Mrs. Gallagher taught school for over 35 years in North and South Carolina. While teaching home economics in Jonesville she had charge of organizing the first Christmas parade and Jonesville High homecoming. She also served as F.H.A. advisor and had charge of the homemakers organization.     Mrs. Gallagher served for many yeas as the historian for the United Daughters of the Confederacy and helped organize the Jonesville American Legion Auxiliary and served as president for many years. Mrs. Gallagher was an active member of the Jonesville United Methodist Church where she taught the Young Adult Sunday School Class and served as historian, trustee and on other committees of the church.     Mrs. Gallagher is survived by many cousins in the Lybrand and Parks families, also by two chosen daughters, Mrs. Irene Moss and Mrs. Majorie Robinson, both of Jonesville.     Graveside services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Larry Hyder, the Rev. Jerry Lawson and the Rev. Scott Gilmer.     The family received friends following the graveside service at the Jonesville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to Jonesville United Methodist Church, 222 Pacolet St., Jonesville, S.C. 29353 or a charity of one’s choice. S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.   Dana G. Rogers World War II veteran BUFFALO — Dana G. Rogers, 92, husband of Martha Carter Rogers of 392 Riley Road, Buffalo, died Friday, Aug.13, 2004, at Ellen Sagar Nursing Home.     Mr. Rogers was born in Lee Valley, Tenn., on Dec. 3, 1911, a son of the late Henry and Maggie Neely and was raised in Blackwater, Va., prior to moving to Union.     Mr. Rogers was a clerk and butcher at DuPree’s Gregory for over 30 years and was retired from Torrington Co Tyger River Plant. He was veteran of World War II, hav ing served in the U.S. Army He was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church and was a life time Mason.     Mr. Rogers was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving in addition to his wife are: two daughters and sons-inlaw, Sue R. and Evans Wilson of Union and Dana Kaye and Jimmy Adams of Spartanburg; a son and daughter-in-law. David B. and June Rogers of Gaffney; five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren; and special friends Ronald and Agnes Inabinett of Buffalo.     Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Tim Anderson and the Rev. Jerry Lawson. Burial was in Union Memorial Gardens with military honors.     Active pallbearers were James Inabinett, Gerald Inabinett, Mark Adams, Kent Wells, Stanley Wells and Stanley Elliott.     The family received friends Sunday night at the funeral home.     Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Baptist Church Building Fund, 1424 Main St., Buffalo, S.C. 29321.     The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.   August 18, 2004 Junior Plexico Former United Merchants employee     Theodore Maddox Plexico Jr., 38, of 620 Lover’s Lane Road, Union, husband of Amy Henderson Plexico, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at 9:27 p.m. in Wallace Thomson Hospital.     Mr. Plexico was born in Union on Jan. 27, 1966, a son of Edna Plexico of Union and the late Theodore Plexico Sr. He was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle and was formerly employed with United Merchants, Buffalo Plant.     Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are a son, Nicholas Plexico of the home; two sisters, Wendy Saulter of Union and Joyce Burgess of Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Plexico was predeceased by a sister, Molly Grossl.     Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Rick Cook. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.     Active pallbearers will be Brian Millwood, Dustin Boulware, Grady Trammell Jr., Tommy Boulware, Phillip Saulter and Grady Trammell Sr.     The following are asked to assemble at the funeral chapel Thursday at 3:45 p.m. to form the honorary escort: Greg Burgess, Billy Grossl, Donnie Millwood and Phillip Hagan.     The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends tonight from 7 until 9.     The family is at the home, 620 lover’s Lane Road, Union, and at the home of his mother, Edna Plexico, 524 Lover’s Lane Road, Union.     The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.     August 19, 2004 Avenelle S. Fannon     Retired from Lockhart Mill     JONESVILLE — Avonelle Smith Fannon, 83, of 109 Lybrand St., Jonesville, widow of James D. Fannon, died at her residence at an early hour Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004.     Mrs. Fannon was born in Jonesville on Aug. 2, 1921, a daughter of the late John Boyd Smith Sr. and Nanny Tweed Smith. She was a graduate of Jonesville High School and was retired from Milliken & Co., Lockhart Plant. Mrs. Fannon was a member of Gilead Baptist Church.     Surviving are a daughter, Pat Baldwin of Duncan, a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Fannon and wife Mary Jane Fannon of Forest City, N.C.; four grandchildren, Jeff Fannon, Susan Goings, Stephanie Antkowiak and Kenny Baldwin; two greatgrandchildren, a brother, Ervin (Red) Smith of Jonesville; a sister, Dorothy Smith Williams of Jonesville; a step-sister, Daisy Jordan of Florida; and a special friend, Joe Hawkins of Landrum. Mrs. Fannon was predeceased by three brothers, Wallace Smith, Herbert (Pete) Smith and John Boyd Smith Jr., and a sister, Carrie Smith Bogan.     Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Gilead Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. H. Lawton Neely. Burial will be in the church cemetery.     Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Robinson, Sammy Goings, George Goings, Smitty Smith, Stanley Moody and Doug Humphries.     The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends tonight from 6 until 8:30 and will be placed in the church at 3 p.m. Friday to await the hour of service.     The family is at the home, 109 Lybrand St., Jonesville.     Memorials may be made to Gilead Baptist Church, 748 Gaffney Hwy., Jonesville, S.C. 29353.     The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

August 21, 2004