All Obituaries

Mrs. Brenda Louise Gillian Ballard, age 73, wife of Robert Wayne “Sid” Ballard, of 208 Westview Drive, Union, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ballard was born in Union, a daughter of the late James Henry Gillian, Sr. and Bonnie Lou Lovelace Gillian.  She was a 1967 graduate of Union High School and Cecil’s Business College.  Mrs. Ballard was retired from the Textile Industry.  She was a member of New Life Baptist...

Mr. Gerald Griffen Henderson, age 83, husband of Nell Meadows Henderson of 2273 Hunters Lane, Blairs, VA went home to be with his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, whom he faithfully served, Sunday, May 2, 2021. Mr. Henderson was born in Union, December 4, 1937, a son of the late Ernest Henderson and Laura Mae Maness Henderson.  He was a graduate of Union High School and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of Ottaray...

William Timothy "Tim" Kirby, 52, of 840 Tinker Creek Road, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kirby was born in Union on May 15, 1968, a son of the late William Harold and Betty Lawson Kirby. He was a graduate of Union High School and was an avid North Carolina Tarheels fan. He was a member of Buffalo United Methodist Church where he was employed as groundskeeper.            ...

Mr. John Wesley Harvey, age 76, formerly of York, SC, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Halifax Care Center in Ormond Beach, FL.             Mr. Harvey was born in Reidsville, NC, April 4, 1945, a son of the late Edward Thomas Harvey and Margaret Legan Harvey. He was retired from Duke Energy and was a veteran of the US Navy having served from 1963 to 1969. Mr. Harvey was formerly married to the late Debra Petty...

Mrs. Dale Ford Lipsey, age 81, of 49 Loop, Union, widow of Marvin Alber Lipsey, passed away, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Brookstone Terrace. Mrs. Lipsey was born February 22, 1940 in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late J.C. Ford and Viola Jones Ford.  She was a graduate of Jonesville High School and retired from Union County Schools.  Mrs. Lipsey was a member of Fairforest Baptist Church.  She had previously played the piano for Ottaray Baptist Church. Surviving are three...

Kitty Ann Peeler Carson of Union, South Carolina, widow of Carl Eugene Carson, Jr., passed away on April 30, 2021.  Kitty Carson was born on September 16, 1928, in Spartanburg, the only child of Harold Henry and Tulla Tinsley Peeler.  Kitty is survived by two daughters, Lenora (Len) Ann Efird (Aaron) of Georgetown, South Carolina and Kathryn (Kit) Tinsley Shelton (Chad) of West Columbia, South Carolina two sons, Carl Eugene (Trey) Carson, III (Anita) of  Alexandria, Virginia...

Mrs. June Carol Sprouse Sanders Elliott, age 83, of 2028 Main St., Buffalo, widow of Marion “Mack” Elliott, passed away, Friday, April 30, 2021 at Heartland of Union. Mrs. Elliott was born June 22, 1937 in Union, a daughter of the late Harry Sprouse and Marguerite Souther Sprouse.  She was a graduate of Union High School and was retired from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.  She was first married to the late Harold Dean Sanders and was the last...

            Ms. Kathy Farr Burgess, age 46 of Bruce O. Wilson Rd., Union, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.             Ms. Burgess was born in Union, February 3, 1975, a daughter of the late John E. Farr and Brenda Fowler Farr. She was a graduate of Lockhart High School and was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Ms. Farr...

            Mr. William Thomas Littlejohn age 96, husband of Wilhelmena Proctor Littlejohn of 239 Littlejohn Rd., Jonesville, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home.             Mr. Littlejohn was born in Jonesville, February 14, 1925, a son of the late T.A. and Eva Lasster Littlejohn. He was a graduate of Jonesville High School and a member of Jonesville Baptist Church. Mr....

Mr. Larry Hope Belue, age 76, of Union, widower of Linda Horton Belue, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Mr. Belue was born in Union on September 4, 1944, a son of the late Jesse Edward Belue and Madge Harris Belue.  Until his declining health, he was an active member of Tanglewood Baptist Church where he often played Bass Guitar.  Mr. Belue was employed at Carlisle Finishing for many years before opening his own business, Union Garage, which...