June 1, 2006

Douglas S. Sheorn

Mr. Douglas Smith Sheorn, age 45, of Washington DC, died Sunday, May 28, 2006 at the National Institutes of Health after a long illness from complications of a rare condition, Epstien-Barr, lymphoproliferative disorder.

Mr. Sheorn was born in Union, SC, April 29, 1961 a son of Margaret Smith "Tuttie" Sheorn of Union and the late Wiley "Buddy" Sheorn, Jr. He was a 1979 graduate of Union High School and 1984 graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Art degree in English. Since 1999, he had served as Executive Resources Manager for the Executive Office of the United States Attorneys at the Department of Justice. From 1997 to 1999, Doug was Director of Scheduling for Secretaries of Energy, Federico Pina and Bill Richardson. From 1993 to 1997, he worked in the White House in the Office of Presidential Personnel as the Director of Information Systems. Prior to his work in the Federal Government, Doug was the convention services coordinator, concierge, and newsletter editor at the Woodward and Lothrop’s flagship store in Washington, DC. He was Assistant Director and Acting Director of the Professional Services Center at the American Institute of Architects and served as a editor and writer at the Washington Service Bureau, International City Management Association, and the National League of Cities.

He was a supporter of many charitable organization including Food and Friends. In the 1980's, he served as a volunteer at the Whitman-Walker Clinic.

Surviving in addition to his mother, "Tuttie" Sheorn of Union, are a brother: Wiley "Trip" Sheorn, III and wife Betsy of Union; a sister: Susan Sheorn Patrylick and husband Jerry of Durham, NC; a nephew: Drew Sheorn and four nieces: Caroline Sheorn, Megan, Amy, and Taylor Patrylick; and a special friend: Bernie Delia of Washington, DC.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Grace United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Gary Byrd. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Washington, DC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union, SC, 29379 or to Food and Friends, 219 Riggs Rd. NE, Washington, DC, 20011 or to Washington Animal Rescue League, 71 Oglethorpe St. NW, Washington, DC, 20011.

June 3, 2006

Samuel Edward "Sam" Moore, Sr.
Union, SC

Mr. Samuel Edward "Sam" Moore, Sr., age 77 of 276 Cambridge Drive, Union, SC, widower of Ruth H. Moore, died Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care.

Mr. Moore was born in Union, SC December 1, 1928, a son of the late Ernest Moore, Sr. And Lucille Williams Moore. He was a retired Veteran of the U.S. Navy with twenty-three years of service. He became EOD/UDT FROG MAN (SEAL) while serving in the Navy. He was a Veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict, Bay of Pigs and the Vietnam War. He graduated from many Naval Schools. Mr. Moore was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam War Veterans, American Legion, Woodman of the World, Union High Booster Club, Union Senior Citizen Club and worked with the Union County Stadium Football Staff. Following retirement from the U.S. Navy, Mr. Moore retired from Conso Products Company.

Survivors are: a daughter; Susan M. Pruitt and husband Stephen R. of Spartanburg, two sons; Francis Keith Moore and wife Jacqueline G. of Roebuck and John M. Moore and wife Terri of Union, a sister; Shirley Hensley and husband Wilburn of Landrum, eight grandchildren; Joanna Henderson, Matthew Pruitt and wife Jennifer, Jason Pruitt, Francine Kiara Moore, Makayla Moore, Melanie Harris and husband Hamlet, April Moore and Amber Moore, three great-grandchildren; Lauren Bannister, Holeigh Harris and Hamlet Harris, IV and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Moore was predeceased by a son; Samuel E. Moore, Jr. and two brothers; Ernest "Red" Moore and Bobby Moore.

Funeral services will be held 5:00 PM Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Alan West. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery with full Military Honors.

The following are asked to assemble at 4:45 PM at the chapel to form the Honorary Escort: Matthew Pruitt, Jason Pruitt, Shannon Ham, Eric Ham, Kenneth Smith and Billy Livingston. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post #22, Vietnam Veterans and friends from other special interest groups of Mr. Moore’s are asked to sit in a group.

The family will receive friends 7:00-9:00 PM Tuesday night at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home, 276 Cambridge Drive, Union, SC 29379 (Tele: 864-427-5747).

June 5, 2006

Leroy Dover
Union, SC

Mr. Leroy Dover, age 86, formerly of 503 Drugstore Street, Buffalo, SC died Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Wallace Thomson Hospital.

Mr. Dover was born in Union, SC June 13, 1919 the son of the late J.J. Dover and Florence Willard Dover. He retired from Standard Coffee Company and a was a member of the Church of Christ of Union. Mr. Dover was a Veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He was first married to the late Irene Gault Dover.

Survivors are: two daughters; Brenda Duncan and husband John of Buffalo and Ann Peigler and husband Ken of Union, a son; Gene Dover of Union, a sister; Vera Mae Black of Union, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Dover was predeceased by two sons, Ken Dover and Bud Dover.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Church of Christ of Union conducted by Curtis Gilbert. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers will be John Duncan, III, Kenny Peigler, Christopher Peigler, Jamie Malpass, Wayne Baber and Jeff Wright.

The family will receive friends 7:00-9:00 PM Monday night at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home of his daughter, Ann and Ken Peigler, 114 Cedar Street, Union, SC 29379.

June 6, 2006

James E. Graham
Whitmire, SC

Mr. James E. Graham, age 87, widower of Azalee Mull Graham of 921 Central Ave., Whitmire, died Tues. June 6, 2006 at Wallace Thomson Hospital after an extended illness.

Mr. Graham was born in Pomaria, SC, Nov. 21, 1918, a son of the late Ernest O. and Eunice Ringer Graham. He was retired from J.P. Stevens, Whimire Plant and was a veteran of the US Army having served in the European theater during WWII.. Mr. Graham was a member of the St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Pomaria.

Surviving are four sisters: Jessie Kitchens and Dorothy Tesieniar both of Whimire, Essie Richardson of Columbus, Miss., and Rebecca Parton of Charlotte, NC.; one brother: Bobby Graham of Nashville, TN; a special sister-in-law: Lois Scott. Mr. Graham was predeceased by two sisters: Susie Overton and Sadie Jones; three brothers: Carol Graham, Roland Graham and Beaman Graham.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Union Memorial Gardens by Rev. Jerry Lawson.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:30 until 1:30 PM prior to the service at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Whitmire Fire Dept. 368 Duckett Ave., Whitmire, SC, 29178.

The family is at the home, 921 Central Ave., Whitmire, SC, 29178.

June 7, 2006

Ida K. Jackson
Union, S.C.

Mrs. Ida Belle Keasler Jackson, age 86, widow of Alonzo Shaird Jackson, Sr., formerly of the Ottaray Community, Union, died Wednesday June 7, 2006 at Oakmont Nursing Center.

Mrs. Jackson was born in Bullock’s Creek community of York Co., Nov. 25, 1919, a daughter of the late Andrew Eugene Keasler and Samantha Jane Trollinger Keasler. She was retired from Wallace Thomson Hospital and from the Union Co. School System. Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Union Church of God and a former Sunday School teacher at McCutchen Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are one daughter: Brenda Berry of Union; four sons: Alonza S. Jackson, Jr of Union, Tommy R. Jackson and wife Mary of Taylors, Terry W. Jackson of Columbia and Mike Jackson and wife Sherry of Union; four sisters: Florence Adams of Jacksonville, FL, Kathaleen Mosley of Durham, NC, Josephine Smith of Union, and Billie Ann Howell of Chester; two brothers: J. Roy Keasler of Union and Bobby Keasler and wife Carol of Ft. Lawn, SC; 6 grandchildren: Jeff Berry and wife Libby, Paige Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Ashley Jackson, Brooke Jackson, Dayne Jackson; 5 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Jackson was predeceased by a son: Eugene Jackson; one brother: John Edgar Keasler and two grandchildren: Lisa Jackson and Kahil Jackson.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Fri. June 9, 2006 at Union Memorial Gardens by Rev. Alton Stone.

Mrs. Jackson’s grandchildren will serve as active pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Union Church of God Family Life Building Fund, 1113 Thompson Blvd., Union, SC, 29379.

The family is at the home of her son, Alonzo S. Jackson, Jr., 105 5th St., Union, SC, 29379.

June 11, 2006

Christine Eller Belue
Union, S.C

Mrs. Christine Eller Belue, age 85, widow of Jesse Fincher Belue, Sr., died Sat. June 10, 2006 at White Oak Manor in Spartanburg.

Mrs. Belue was born in Union, March 2, 1921, a daughter of the late J. Clarence and Inez Edwards Eller. She was retired from the S.C. Dept of Corrections and was a member of Fairforest Baptist Church.

Surviving are one son: Jesse Fincher Belue, Jr. of Columbia; one sister: Marie Eller of Rock Hill; one brother: Rev. Harold Eller of Lancaster; 6 grandchildren: Kendra B. Phillips of Pacolet, Crystal Gregory of Pacolet, Leah Lanier of Greer, Renee Hardy of Albertson, NC, Brian Belue of Columbia and Jessica Belue of Columbia; and 5 great grandchildren. Mrs. Belue was predeceased by a son, Kenneth Belue.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Fairforest Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Harold Patton.

The family will receive friends Monday night from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at the home of her granddaughter: Kendra and Bobby Phillips, 3375 Cowpens-Pacolet Rd.(Pacolet community), Spartanburg, S.C. 29307.

Connie Jeanelle Wilson
Union, S.C.

Mrs. Connie Jeanelle Wilson, age 67, wife of Albert H. Wilson of 118 Poinsett St., Union, died Sat. June 10, 2006, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Union, Jan. 24, 1939, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Annie Mae Linder Lawson. She was formerly employed with Milliken Co., Monarch Plant and with Ellen Sagar Nursing Home. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Christian Fellowship Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to her husband are one daughter: Connie Sinclair and fiancee’ Glenn Sparks of Union; two sons: Stanley Wilson and wife Ann of Union and Alan "Ermy" Wilson and wife Linda of Union; two sister: a twin, Bonnie Jeanette McCall and husband Tommy of Union and Margie Hawkins and husband Burl of Union; 5 grandchildren: Nikki Millwood, Christon "Fussy" Sinclair, Kyle Wilson, Andrew Wilson and Krissi Millwood. Mrs. Wilson was predeceased by a brother, Wilburn "Booter" Lawson and a great-grandchild, Brandon Millwood.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Wilson’s nephews will serve as active pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Monday evening 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home of her daughter: Connie Sinclair 310 Osborne St., Union, SC, 29379.

Ossie Cudd Whaley
Union, S.C.

Mrs. Ossie Cudd Whaley, age 96 widow of Ernest Derieux “E.D.” Whaley of 109 Merriman Ave., Union, died Sat. June 10, 2006 at Wallace Thomson Hospital.

Mrs. Whaley was born in Greer, Jan. 8, 1910 a daughter of the late William Scove and Mary Alma Painter Cudd. She was educated in Union Co. schools and was the last surviving member of the Union High School class of 1927. She attended Roper School of Nursing and was active in genealogy and flower gardening. Mrs. Whaley was a member of the First Baptist Church for 70 years where she taught G.A.’s, Sunday School, Training Union and was a member of the W.M.U. Missionary Society. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Spartanburg Genealogical Society, along with several other organizations.

Mrs. Whaley researched, complied, and published the book, Cemeteries of Union County which is used as a reference book by genealogists and those researching their family ties. As a genealogist, she has helped numerous people trace their ancestors and helped them prepare the necessary paper work for entrance into the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She is survived by a daughter: Margaret Whaley McCarley and husband John of Union; a son: Ernest Derieux Whaley, II; five grandchildren: John David McCarley, Jr., Julia M. Bass, Kevin Whaley McCarley, E. Hamilton Whaley, A.Sean Whaley; five great-grandchildren: Thomas Cody McCarley, Abby McCarley, Shane Whaley, Caroline Whaley, and Lee Whaley.

Mrs. Whaley was predeceased by two sisters: Gaynelle C. Doty and Margaret Cudd.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Monday, June12, 2006, at First Baptist Church by Rev. Robert Emory. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be J. David McCarley, Kevin W. McCarley, E. Hamilton Whaley, A. Sean Whaley, Tony Moss and Phillip Jett.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 405 E. Main St., Union, SC, 29379.

The family is at the home, 109 Merriman Ave., Union, SC, 29379.

June 14, 2006

Frankie Van Campbell
Union, SC

Frankie Van Campbell, age 68, of 805 W. Main Street, Union, SC died Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Wallace Thomson Hospital.

Mr. Campbell was born in Union, SC October 16, 1937, a son of the late Henry G. Campbell, I and Sallie Gregory Campbell. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Union, a former member of the South Carolina National Guards-Union Unit, a Mason and a Shriner.

Survivors are; a daughter: Tammy Walker and husband Scott of Franklin, Tn., a son: Henry G. Campbell, II and wife Lisa of Union, two sisters: Martha C. Bryan and husband Earl of Union and Sara Burns and husband Lancey of Toms River, NJ, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, June 16, 2006 at Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Robert Emory.

The family will receive friends 6:30-8:30 PM Thursday evening at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home of Charles and Betty Walker, 104 Birchwood Drive, Union, SC 29379.

June 19, 2006

Grace Silvers Keith
Union, SC

Mrs. Grace Silvers Keith, age 78, of 122 Sardis School House Rd., Union, SC was called home by the Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2006.

Mrs. Keith was born in Graham County North Carolina April 4, 1928, a daughter of the late William Lorenzo Silvers and Ollie Crisp Silvers. She was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Keith is survived by her loving husband, Jefferson "Jack" Keith, a daughter: Brenda Frazier and husband Don of Union, a son: Michael Keith and wife Nancy of Jonesville, a brother: Carl Silvers and wife Anita of Georgia, nine grandchildren: Sherry Sizemore, Crystal Adams, Tammy Phillips, Dana Grady, David Grady, Chris Keith, Lisa Keith, John Keith and David Byrd and eleven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Keith was predeceased by a daughter Jackie Graham.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Sardis United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. John Cribb, Rev. Angelia Price and Rev. Dan Johnston. Burial will be in Union Memorial Gardens.

Active Pallbearers will be: Dana Grady, David Grady, Chris Keith, John Keith, Dennis Phillips and Gerald Graham. Members of Woodman of the World are asked to sit in a group.

The family will receive friends 7:00-9:00 PM Tuesday evening at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home, 122 Sardis School House Rd., Union, SC 29379.

Penny Fisher Boughman
Union, SC

Penny Jane Fisher Boughman, age 50, wife of Frank Boughman of 117 Old Sawmill Road, Union, SC died Monday, June 19, 2006 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Boughman was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania November 21, 1955 a daughter of Sue Happerfield Fisher Quinn of Buffalo and the late Ronald Fisher. Mrs. Boughman was a 1973 graduate of Union High and attended USC-Union. She was of the Baptist Faith and formerly employed with Walmart.

Surviving in addition to her husband and mother are: a brother; Frank Fisher and wife Tammy of Buffalo, her step-father, Jerry Quinn of Buffalo, five nieces; Maisie Fisher, Ashley Wilson, Brooke Wilson, Deidre Wilson, Heather Wilson and Alexis McGowan and one nephew, Matthew Fisher.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, June 22, 2006 at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Jerry Lawson. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be: Matthew Fisher, Russell Crocker, Francis Crocker, Steven Sealey, Joel Winchester, Mark Wade, George Gregory and Freddie Kingsmore.

Memorials may be made to Penny Boughman Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 283, Union, SC 29379.

The family will receive friends 7:00-8:30 PM Wednesday evening at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home of her sister-in-law, Debra Wilson, 316 Wilson Rd., Union, SC 29379.

June 21, 2006

Patricia Ann Boulware Maness
Union, SC

Patricia Ann Boulware Maness, 64, wife of James Woodrow Maness of 148 Timberlake Rad, Union, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at her home.

Mrs. Maness was born in Whitmire, April 3, 1942, a daughter of the late Howard Boulware and Mattie Belle Lee Boulware. She was a h o m e m a ke r and of the Baptist faith.

S u r v iv i n g in addition to her husband are two daughters, Renee Arthur and husband Dean of Spartanburg and Cindy Forrester and husband Scott of Boiling Springs; two sons, James W. "Jim" Maness, Jr. and wife Suzy of Union and Donald E. Maness of Cross Anchor, two sisters, Brenda Prince of Buffalo and Betty Jo Keisler of Union, a brother: Edward Boulware of Union; and several grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2006 at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Ricky Cook. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Dean Arthur, Scott Forrester, Matthew Forrester, Rabbit McCoy, Boyce Eance and Nick Maness.

Memorials may be made to Interim Healthcare Hospice, 775 Spartan Blvd., Spartanburg, S.C. 29301 or to the Patricia B. Maness Fund, P.O. Box 293, Union, S.C. 29379.

The family will receive friends 10 until10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family is at the home, 148 Timberlake Road, Union, SC 29379.

June 24, 2006

George Wayne Ponder
Union, SC

Mr. George Wayne "Bones" Ponder, age 71, of 166 Camelot Drive, Union, SC died Friday, June 23, 2006 at his home. Mr. Ponder was the widower of Milagro C. Manibusan.

Mr. Ponder was born in Buffalo, SC May 22, 1935, the son of the late Sam A. Ponder, Sr. And Beatrice Woody Ponder. He was a graduate of Union High School, retired from the U.S. Navy having served in the Vietnam War and was owner and operator of Ponder’s Home Supply. Mr. Ponder was a former member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.

Survivors are; eleven daughters: Sandy Ottersten and husband Colin of Virginia Beach, Va, Bertha Dempsey and husband Anthony of Clinton, SC, Jeanette DuBell and husband Robert of Virginia Beach, Va, Geraldene Lominick and husband Alvin of Greenwood, SC, Rita Cooper and husband Gary of Union, Pacita Lizama and husband Elmer of Asan, Guam, Eleanor Garrido and husband John of Jonesville, Doris Duenas and husband Anthony of Jonesville, Beverly Camacho and husband Roman of Union, Sherry Merchison and husband Chad of Canada and Lorinda Wendel and husband Ron of Canada, five sons: Tommy Manibusan and wife Lisa of Union, William Cruz and wife Cecilia of Fayetteville, NC, Villamor Manibusan of Union, Doug Ponder of Canada and George Wayne Ponder, Jr. of Canada, one sister: Geraldine Barber of Union, three brothers: Martin Ponder and wife Colleen of Union, Thomas Ponder and wife Maryann of Union and Sam Ponder and wife Jeanette of Asheville, NC, one brother-in-law: Ronnie Leonard of Charlottesville, Va., forty-seven grandchildren, fifty-three great-grandchildren and a special family friend, James D. Bright, III of Union. Mr. Ponder was predeceased by a sister, Mildred Leonard, a brother, Bruce Ponder, a brother-in law, Harold Barber and a great-granddaughter, Tiffany Dee Salas.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by Chaplain " Retired COL." Bill Yown. Burial will be in Union Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.

Active Pallbearers will be CPL. Patrick Camacho, Herbert A. Ferreira, Jr., Harvey Ferreira, Gary J. "Rocky" Cooper, II, Anthony P. Dempsey, Jr., Bryan DuBell, Drew Manibusan, Zachary Manibusan Cory Tyler Dempsey and James D. Bright, III. Honorary Pallbearers will be SMN James E. Smith, SH1 Thomas P. Sykes and grandchildren not able to be present.

The family will receive friends 6:00-9:00 PM Monday, June 26, 2006 at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home, 166 Camelot Drive, Union, SC 29379.

June 26, 2006

Ralph N. "Shorty" Arthur
Buffalo, SC

Mr. Ralph N. "Shorty" Arthur, age 84, of 1314 Main Street, Buffalo, SC , widower of Judy Eubanks Arthur, died Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Arthur was born in Union, SC January 7, 1922, a son of the late Voyd Arthur and Clara Harrison Arthur. He retired from Torrington & Company and the Union County Courthouse. He was a former supervisor with Union Mill. Mr. Arthur served in the United States Army. He was a member of Covenant Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School Teacher.

Mr. Arthur is survived by a special girlfriend: Rebecca Wade, a son: Rick Arthur and wife Jan of Jonesville, a daughter: Angela Seay and husband Donny of Buffalo, a sister: Ollie Mae Vinson and husband Jake of Union, three grandsons: Michael Anderson and wife LaWayne, Richie Anderson all of Buffalo and Zachary Arthur and wife Leighann of Santuc, seven great-grandchildren, three nephews and two nieces.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, Jun e 28, 2006 at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Scott Cobb and Rev. Eddie Saxon. Burial will be in Union Memorial Gardens.

Active Pallbearers will be Tommy Vinson, Richie Anderson, Michael Anderson, Zachary Arthur, Wayne Anderson and Arnold Wright. The employees of Union County Courthouse are asked to assemble at the chapel at 12:45 PM to form the Honorary Escort.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Christy Parker Fund % Morningside Baptist Church, 112 Bates Avenue, Union, SC 29379.

The family will receive friends 7:00-9:00 PM Tuesday evening at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home, 1314 Main Street, Buffalo, SC 29321.

Harrison Moss
Union, SC

Mr. Harrison Moss, age 66, of 229 Pineland Rd., Union, SC died Sunday, June 25, 2006.

Mr. Moss was born in Union, SC June 2, 1940, a son of the late Rufus Moss and Myrtle Palmer Moss. He was employed as a residential painter with William Moss Painting. He was of the Methodist Faith.

Survivors are; one son: Larry Moss of Union, two step-sons: Wayne Roark of Pacolet and Gerald Roark of Union, a step-dauther: Melissa Patterson of Union, two sisters: Virginia Thompson and Lillie Grant both of Jonesville and a brother William Moss of Union. Mr. Moss was predeceased by a sister, Betty Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Keith Sweat and Rev. Scott Cobb. Burial will be in Union Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday evening at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home of his sister, Lillie Grant, 1514 Mt. Tabor Church Rd., Jonesville, SC 29353.

June 29, 2006

Edward H. McCoy
Union, SC

Mr. Edward H. McCoy, age 94, husband of Marion Spiller McCarty McCoy of 113 Fant Lane, Union, SC died Thursday, June 29, 2006 at his home.

Mr. McCoy was born in Lonsdale, RI, February 9, 1912 a son of the late John Fisher McCoy and Jessie Wright McCoy. Mr McCoy was a 1935 graduate of Brown University and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy having served as a navigator during World War II in the African and European Theaters. He retired as manager of Cone Mills-Carlisle Finishing after which he served as Interim Executive Director of the Union County Chamber of Commerce from 1979-1982 and then again from 1990-1991. Mr. McCoy was very active in the First Presbyterian Church of Union having served as a Sunday School teacher for many years and as a Deacon, Elder and Elder Emeritus. He was also very active in community and civic affairs, having served as Secretary of the Union Rotary Club for a number of years. Mr. McCoy was named a Paul Harris Fellow for his outstanding service to Rotary International. Additionally, he served as past President of the Industrial Management Club in Wilmington, DE, President of the Union Country Club, President of the Salvation Army and Vice-President of the Piedmont Interstate Fair in Spartanburg, SC. In 1981, he was awarded the distinguished Order of the Palmetto by then Governor Richard W. Riley.

Surviving in addition to his beloved wife of sixty years are; two daughters: Linda McCoy Lovett-Wittenstein and husband Joseph of Chicago, Il. and Spiller McCoy Gregory and husband Dr. Donald G. Gregory of Spartanburg, four grandchildren: Tammara Lovett-Katz and husband Matthew of Chicago, Il.., Adrienne Lovett of Reno, NV, Alison Gregory of Colorado Springs, CO and Jeremy Gregory of Mt. Pleasant, SC, two great-grandchildren: Maxwell Katz and Jacob Katz.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, July 2, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church, Union SC conducted by Rev. Robert Alexander and Dr. Walter Hickman. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, July 3, 2006 in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Saltville, Va. conducted by Dr. Thomas Currie.

Active pallbearers will be Tammara Lovett-Katz, Adrienne Lovett, Alison Gregory, Jeremy Gregory, Richard Duncan and J.B. McCarty, III. Members of the Young Men’s Bible Class and Anderson Bible Class of First Presbyterian Church, Col. Jack Whitener, John Heath, Brooks Carwile, Edward Farr, Keith Bailey, Robert Guess, Brock Dillard, Charlie Horne, Norris Fowler, Donald Bobo and Thom White are asked to assemble at the church at 1:45 PM to form the Honorary Escort.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Renovation Fund, P.O. Box 672, Union, SC 29379 or to the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church, % Hal Campbell, 3834 Valley Rd., Saltville, Va 24370.

The family will receive friends 7:00-8:30 PM Saturday evening at S. R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home, 113 Fant Lane, Union, SC 29379.

June 30, 2006

Mary Margaret Bailey Lawson
Union, SC

Mrs. Mary Margaret Bailey Lawson, age 79, widow of J.L. Lawson, Jr.of 167 Haney Cemetery Rd., Union, SC died Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Spartanburg Hospital for Restortative Care.

Mrs. Lawson was born in Kelton, SC October 25, 1926, a daughter of the late Sidney Bailey and Maggie Goings Bailey. She was a graduate of Kelly Pinckney High School and Cecil’s Business School of Spartanburg. She retired from Milliken & Co-Pacolet Mills and Lockhart Plant. Mrs. Lawson was a member of Mt Joy Baptist Church where she served as organist for forty years and also served in numerous committees in the church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, grat-grandmother and a friend to all.

Survivors are; a daughter; Mary Ann Morrison and husband Rick of Spartanburg, a son; Sidney L. Lawson and wife Cynthia of Union, a sister; Cathleen E. Carroll of Union, two grandsons; John Morrison and finance Donna Marie Linse of Columbia and Michael Morrison and wife Debbie of Lyman, a great-grandson; Cody Morrison of Lyman, a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law Doris & James Lawson of Union and a number of nieces.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Mt. Joy Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Alan West and Rev. Bill Adams. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 2:00 PM to await the hour of service.

Active pallbearers will be John Morrison, Michael Morrison, William Jolly, Ray Finch, Keith Dye, Tony Farr, Wayne Hutcherson and Tim Gregory. Members of the Ruth Farr Sunday School Class and members of the choir of Mt. Joy Baptist Church are asked to sit in a group. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Morrison, Oscar Saddler and J. D. Bright.

The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday evening at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home 167 Haney Cemetery Rd., Union, SC 29379.

Beatrice Coleman Kirby
Union, SC

Mrs. Beatrice Coleman Kirby, age 84, widow of Fred Kirby, Sr., of 602 S. Pinckney Street, Union, SC died Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Wallace Thomson Hospital.

Mrs. Kirby was born in Greenville, SC May 24, 1922, a daughter of the late Silas Coleman and Annie Lindsey Coleman. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Kirby was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Survivors are; two sons: Fred Kirby, Jr of Union and Larry Kirby of Pelzer, SC, two grandchildren: Robin Kirby and Sherri Kirby and two great-grandchildren Jordan Kirby and Aubrie Therrell.

Graveside services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Randy Smith.

The family will receive friends 7:00-9:00 PM Saturday evening at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

The family is at the home of her son, Fred Kirby, Jr., 109 Deerfield Drive, Union, SC 29379.