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William Lawrence Keisler

William Lawrence Keisler

Sep 15, 2025

Mr. William Lawrence Keisler, age 90, widower of Carol Ray Keisler, of 122 Lybrand St., went to be with the Lord Monday, September 15, 2025.

Mr. Keisler was born February 2, 1935 in Union, South Carolina, a son of the late Lawrence Keisler and Corrie Mitchell Keisler. He worked for 20 years at Monarch Mill, then Excelsior...

O. Dennis Campbell

O. Dennis Campbell

Sep 8, 2025

Oren Dennis Campbell of Clinton, South Carolina entered his eternal home in Heaven on Monday September 8, 2025 at the Hospice House in Clinton, South Carolina.

Born on August 18, 1946, in Union, South Carolina, Dennis was the beloved only child of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Jackson Campbell.

Dennis was an honor graduate of Union...

Marie (West)  Riley

Marie (West) Riley

Sep 8, 2025

Mrs. Marie West Riley, age 80, widow of Harold Eugene "Gene" Riley, passed away on September 8, 2025.

Mrs. Riley was born on December 14, 1944, in Union, South Carolina, the daughter of the late William Perrian West and Chrystal Hyatt West. She was a 1963 graduate of Union High School and was a member of Bogansville...

Thelma Hanvey

Thelma Hanvey

Sep 6, 2025

Thelma Johnson Hanvey, 84 of Roanoke passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born December 24, 1940, daughter of the late Caleb and Susie Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers; Mildred Philott, Frances Reynolds, Wilma Oritz, Ronald Johnson, Gary Johnson and Albert Johnson.

Thelma was loving, caring, gentle, always...

John George Bryant

John George Bryant

Sep 5, 2025

Mr. John George Bryant, age 80, husband of Ellen Ryan Bryant of 2345 Jonesville Hwy., passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at Cherokee Medical Center.

Mr. Bryant was born in Wayne Co., Michigan, February 16, 1945, a son of the late George and Olive Lydia Mullins Bryant. He was retired from Ford Motor Company and was a...

Treena S. Bishop

Treena S. Bishop

Sep 2, 2025

Mrs. Treena Gail Stepp Bishop, age 69, of 571 Bethesda Rd., Spartanburg, widow of Curtis Bishop, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her home.

Mrs. Bishop was born in Union, February 20, 1956, a daughter of the late J.B. and Elizabeth Queen Stepp. She was a graduate of Union High School and was a loving mother...

Mary Ruth (Robinson)  Anderson

Mary Ruth (Robinson) Anderson

Sep 2, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ruth Robinson Anderson, age 99, formerly of 202 Walker St., Union, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Union Post Acute Care. She was the widow of Major Clifford Anderson, Jr.

Mrs. Anderson was born in Union, October 28, 1925, a daughter of the late Ellis "Cordwood" Robinson and Annie Bryant Robinson. She retired from...

Evelyn Ruth Tucker

Evelyn Ruth Tucker

Aug 31, 2025

Evelyn Ruth Tucker (fondly known by many as RuRu, Tuck, or Baby Ruth), beloved daughter, teacher, and friend, passed peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 96.

Born on June 23, 1929, in Union, South Carolina, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Coleman H. and Clara Turner Tucker. She graduated from Union High School...

Rebecca (Pierce)  Estes

Rebecca (Pierce) Estes

Aug 30, 2025

Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Pierce Estes, age 87, of Union, SC, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025.

Born on June 26, 1938, in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late Daisy Pierce McAbee and stepfather John Henry McAbee. She was married to Charles LeRoy Estes, Sr., and together they shared 46 wonderful years of love,...

Ralph Eugene Brown

Ralph Eugene Brown

Aug 28, 2025

Rev. Ralph Eugene Brown, age 81, widower of Janie Rose Willard Brown, of 137 Academy St., Jonesville, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Rev. Brown was born in Union, March 2, 1944, a son of the late Cecil Anderson Brown, Sr. and Sadie Williford Brown Bobo. He was a graduate of Union High School, received an AA...

Kaye Lawson

Kaye Lawson

Aug 27, 2025

Born on September 7, 1955, Kaye was the beloved daughter of the late Lloyd Lawson and Addie Mae Lawson. A lifelong resident of Union County, Kaye was known for her kind heart, loving spirit, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was always there when someone needed her — a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence brought comfort,...

Virginia (Mitchell)  Sylvester

Virginia (Mitchell) Sylvester

Aug 26, 2025

Mrs. Virginia "Jennie" Mitchell Sylvester, 91, widow of Willam Theodore Sylvester, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Union Post Acute.

Jennie was born September 7, 1933, a daughter of the late Sam "Buddy" Mitchell and Ruby Parks Mitchell. She worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company in Orlando, FL for several years and later as a switchboard...

Ruby C. White

Ruby C. White

Aug 26, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Creasman White, age 90 of 120 Chelsea Court, Union, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Mrs. White was born in Union, March 14, 1935, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Crocker Creasman. She retired from Conso Products and afterwards worked as a caregiver for the elderly. She was...

Roy A. Cornelison, Jr.

Roy A. Cornelison, Jr.

Aug 25, 2025

Mr. Roy A. Cornelison, Jr., age 67, husband of Elizabeth Jean Cornelison, of 307 Adams Lake Rd., Union, passed away, Monday, August 25, 2025.

Mr. Cornelison was born May 26, 1958, a son of the late Roy Cornelison, Sr. and Marie Queen Cornelison.  He was a 1977 graduate of Union High School and retired from truck driving,...

Dereck E. Greene

Dereck E. Greene

Aug 22, 2025

Mr. Dereck Eugene Greene, age 46 of 310 Bates Ave., Union, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025.

Dereck was born in Union, May 5, 1979, a son of Lesa Glymph Hayes of St. Simons Island, GA and Ronnie E. Greene of Union. He attended Union High School and was employed with Allied Industries.

Surviving in...

Henry Lyndell Knox

Henry Lyndell Knox

Aug 22, 2025

Henry Lyndell Knox

Henry Lyndell Knox, 75, husband of Barbara Dover Knox of Jonesville, SC, passed away August 22, 2025. Lyndell was born October 13, 1949, in Union, SC, a son of the late George Henry and Christine Sweezy Knox. Mr. Knox retired from Sonoco Plastics Company.

He is survived by his three children: Anitra...

Tammy Denise (Wilson)  Whitt

Tammy Denise (Wilson) Whitt

Aug 17, 2025

Mrs. Tammy Denise Wilson Whitt, age 58, wife of Louie DeFoye Whitt, Jr., of 78 Pecan St., Pacolet, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Whitt was born February 1, 1967, in Spartanburg, a daughter of Susie Bright Wilson and the late Claude Dennis Wilson.  She was a graduate of Gaffney High School.  Mrs....

James Huffstickler, Jr

James Huffstickler, Jr

Aug 16, 2025

Mr. James Edward Huffstickler, Jr., age 83, passed away, Saturday, August 16, 2025 in West Palm Beach, FL.

Born in Charlotte, NC, May 10, 1942, the son of the late James Huffstickler and Hilda Agatha Murphy Huffstickler Minor, grandson of the late Ida Rodgers Murphy.  Jimmy was the brother of Patricia Gibson Sumner and husband Skeet of...

Lesesne Scott

Lesesne Scott

Aug 15, 2025

Lesesne "Rambo" Scott went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 15th. Lesesne is described by those who knew him as lively, good-humored, kind, and as a man of strong character.

He leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Libby Scott, one daughter, Anna Scott, of Jonesville, one sister, Nanette Hughes (Keith) of Moore, as...

Mary Ella (Bobo)  Diamond

Mary Ella (Bobo) Diamond

Aug 14, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ella Bobo Diamond, age 69, of Port Orange, Florida, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Port Orange Nursing and Rehab.

Mrs. Diamond was born July 16, 1956, in Union, a daughter of the late William Bobo and Juanita Johnson Bobo Reveals.  She was a graduate of Union High School and attended Baptist College of...

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