Obituaries

Local obituaries for Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc.
Patsy C. Jones
Jan 18, 2023
Mrs. Patsy Coons Jones, age 74, wife of Robert Jones of 482 Edwards Rd., Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Mrs. Jones was born in Barron, Kentucky, August 11, 1948, a daughter of the late Earl and Beatrice Dotson Coons. She was retired from Startex Mill and was a member of Leeds...
Barbara Harris Inman
Jan 18, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Jean Harris Inman, age 76, wife of Clarence "Bo" Inman of 1767 Brown's Creek Church Rd., Union, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Ellen Sagar Nursing Home.
Mrs. Inman was born in Union, March 7, 1946, a daughter of the late Manuel "Preach" Harris and Helen Bentley Harris. She was formerly employed with United...
Paul Leon Lipsey
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. Paul Leon Lipsey, age 60, of 208 Deer Trail Rd., Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Lipsey was born in Union, October 15, 1962, a son of the late Jerry and Violet Puckett Lipsey. He was retired from Enoree Mills and was a former member of the SC National Guard. Mr....
Robert E. "Bobby" Hyatt, Sr.
Jan 16, 2023
Mr. Robert Eugene "Bobby" Hyatt, Sr., age 73, husband of Becky Gibson Hyatt of 128 Duncan Ave., Buffalo, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Hyatt was born in Union, May 10, 1949, a son of the late George Wallace Hyatt, Sr. and Virginia O'Shields Hyatt. He was a graduate of Spartanburg Technical College...
Lynda Howie Jolly
Jan 15, 2023
Lynda Howie Jolly, age 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her home in Surfside Beach, SC. Born in Monroe, NC. Lynda was the daughter of the late Lewis Zimmer Howie and Ruth Virginia Heafner Howie. An avid reader, Lynda enjoyed shelling, antiquing, being outside, and spending time with her grandchildren. For many years she enjoyed coaching...
Barbara B. Lamb
Jan 14, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Blackwell Lamb, age 77, wife of Ronnie Lamb of 112 Old Cemetery Rd., Union, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her home.
Mrs. Lamb was born in Union, June 21, 1945, a daughter of the late Ralph E. Blackwell and Geneva Harris Blackwell. She was retired from Sonoco Products and was a member of...
Frank M. Hart
Jan 12, 2023
Mr. Frank Matthew Hart, age 96, of Union, SC passed away on January 12, 2023, after a brief illness. Frank was born October 17, 1926, in Kelton, SC to his parents James Duncan and Louise Gallman Hart. He was one of six brothers raised on the Hart family farm in Pea Ridge, SC. He graduated from Kelly-Pinkney High School...
Barbara Nell Hart
Jan 10, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Nell Grady Fore Hart, age 85, wife of Frank M. Hart, Sr., of 303 Birchwood Dr., Union, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Mrs. Hart was born in Cross Keys, December 13, 1937, a daughter of the late Toy and Estelle Stevens Grady. She was a graduate of Cross...
Joyce B. Plemons
Jan 10, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Ann Brewington Plemons, age 78, of 140 Dana Tara Lane, Buffalo, widow of Joe Oliver Plemons, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home.
Mrs. Plemons was born in Union, March 20, 1944, a daughter of the late James Floyd Brewington and Annie Haney Brewington. She was a retired beautician and a member of...
Bobby J. Birch
Jan 8, 2023
Mr. Bobby Jack Birch, age 82, formerly of Gregory St., Union, widower of Cloia Birch, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Home in Anderson.
Mr. Birch was born in Union, December 16, 1940, a son of the late Carl and Lillian Willard Birch. He was a graduate of Union High School...
Donnie Steve Heatherly
Jan 8, 2023
Mr. Donnie Steve Heatherly, age 65, husband of Johnnie West Heatherly of 121 Harley Dr., Buffalo lost his battle to an extended illness, Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Mr. Heatherly was born in Union, March 21, 1957, a son of the late Harley Dewey Heatherly, Jr. and Euniva Ruth Whealey Heatherly. He was a devoted Christian husband and...
Robert Fred Faucett
Jan 7, 2023
Mr. Robert Fred Faucett, Sr., age 88, husband of Doris Blackwell Faucett, of 115 Park Dr., Jonesville, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at his home.
Mr. Faucett was born August 25, 1934, in Pea Ridge, a son of the late Norman Faucett and Estelle Goings Faucett. He was a graduate of Jonesville High School and retired...
Donald Eugene (Sr.) Estes
Jan 7, 2023
Mr. Donald Eugene Estes Sr., age 81 widower of Annie Ruth Duncan Estes., of 414 Prospect Corner Rd., Union, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Estes was born May 20, 1941, a son of the late Clarence and Minnie Lou Ivey Estes. He retired from Milliken & Co.—Excelsior Plant after 40 years. Mr....
Karen W. Austin
Jan 6, 2023
Mrs. Karen Whitlock Austin, age 67, widow of Robert Grady Austin, Sr., of 184 Lover's Lane Rd., Union, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Mrs. Austin was born in Union, July 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Victor and Alice Brannon Whitlock. She worked mostly in the textile and sewing...
Ruby Brown Hill
Jan 5, 2023
Mrs. Ruby Brown Hill, age 88, widow of William "Bill" Hill of Union, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Heartland/Promedica of Union.
Mrs. Hill was born in Cherokee Co., June 12, 1934, a daughter of the late William Jennings Brown and Annie Mae Vaughan Brown. She was retired from Kingspoint Knitting in Spartanburg and a member...
Tim R. Robinson
Jan 4, 2023
Mr. Timothy Ray Robinson, age 64, husband of Kathy Shook Robinson of 2251 Lockhart Hwy., Union, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Mr. Robinson was born in Union, November 11, 1958, a son of the late Raymond "Buddy" Robinson and Faye Stalsworth Robinson. He was a 1977 graduate...
Nell Henderson
Jan 3, 2023
Mrs. Nell Meadows Henderson, age 85, widow of Gerald G. Henderson of 2273 Hunters Lane, Blairs, VAwent home to be with her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, whom she faithfully served, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, surrounded by her loving children, Tim Henderson (Teresa), John "John Boy" Henderson (Wanda) and Jill Howell (Doug).
Mrs. Henderson was born in...
Rachel G. Howell
Jan 3, 2023
Mrs. Rachel Gregory Howell, age 86, of Union SC, the wife of Donald Hope Howell, passed away January 3, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Howell was born, May 11, 1936 in Monarch to the late Ben and Lavern Moore Gregory. She was a graduate of Union High School and retired from Conso Products. Mrs. Howell...
Sheila Cagel Crocker
Jan 2, 2023
Mrs. Sheila Cagel Crocker, age 76, of 652 Strother Rd., Union, widow of Jackie H. Crocker, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at her daughter's home in Liberty.
Mrs. Crocker was born in Union, April 15, 1946, a daughter of the late Houston Allen Cagle and Bessie McGaha Cagle. She was a graduate of Union High School...
David F. Baldwin, Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
Mr. David Francis Baldwin, Sr., age 81, of Union SC passed away on Monday January 2, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Elisa Novarro Baldwin.
Mr. Baldwin was born December 18, 1941 to the late John William and Adell Vinson Baldwin of Union. After his military service he attended Limestone College for...






