Obituaries

Local obituaries for Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc.
Jeffrey "Bodean" Alan Trantham
Mar 7, 2021
Mr. Jeffrey Alan "Bodean" Trantham, age 56, husband of Terri O'Shields Trantham, of 218 Westmead Rd., Union, passed away, Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Trantham was born November 29, 1964 in Union, a son of the late Wayne Austin Trantham and Margaret Joan Lee "Peggy" Trantham. He was a 1984 graduate of...
Bobby Ray Hyatt
Mar 6, 2021
Mr. Bobby Ray Hyatt, age 85, husband of Margie Hyatt, of Union, passed away, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Hyatt was born December 6, 1936 in Lockhart, a son of the late J.D. Hyatt and Mary Farr Hyatt. He was a graduate of Lockhart High School and attended Spartanburg Methodist College. Mr. Hyatt was...
Wakina (Dorsey) Kirby
Mar 6, 2021
Mrs. Wakina Dorsey Kirby, age 45, of 121 Barnado Rd., Union, widow of Earnest Kent "Kenny" Kirby, II, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at her home.
Mrs. Kirby was born in Gainsville, GA, February 8, 1976 a daughter of Shirley Williams Dorsey and the late Lamar Dorsey. She was of the Baptist Faith.
Surviving...
David Allan Smith
Mar 5, 2021
Mr. David Allan Smith, age 75, husband of Sandra Cooke Smith, of 1517 Peach Orchard Rd., Union, passed away, Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Smith was born October 16, 1945 in Thomasville, NC, a son of the late Avery Smith and Faye Crocker Smith. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Mr....
Jane H Kendrick
Mar 5, 2021
Mrs. Jane H. Kendrick, age 83, of 265 Varner Rd., Union, widow of Bobby N. Kendrick, Sr., passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Mary Black Hospital.
Mrs. Kendrick was born November 15, 1937 in Floyds, a daughter of the late Henry Walker Hooks and Rosella Goodyear Hooks. She graduated as Valedictorian from Floyds High School. Mrs....
Patricia Estelle (Eubanks) Hollingsworth
Mar 5, 2021
Our loving mother and Nannie, Patricia "Pat" Estelle Eubanks Hollingsworth, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2021. Pat was born in 1934 and was the daughter of Fred and Mary Lou Cabiness Eubanks. She was a graduate of Union High School and went to work shortly after at Carlisle Finishing Company until her retirement.
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Carol Baldwin Strange
Mar 2, 2021
Carol Baldwin Strange, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years, James F. Strange, Jr., and her parents, David and Angell Baldwin of Jonesville, SC.
Born December 24, 1940 in Jonesville, SC, Carol graduated...
Thomas Wayne Baker
Mar 1, 2021
Mr. Thomas Wayne Baker, age 79, husband of Karen Farr Baker, of 412 Rice Ave., Union, passed away, Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home after an extended illness.
Mr. Baker was born in Lancaster, SC, January 3, 1942, a son of the late Thomas Marion Baker and Blanche Lynch Baker. He was a 1960 graduate of...
Frank Dupree Alexander
Feb 28, 2021
Mr. Frank Alexander, age 89, husband of Betty Jean Barnett Alexander, of 103 North Evans St., Union, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 28, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Alexander was born on March 19, 1931 in Union, a son of the late Arthur Bailey Alexander and Onie Riddle Alexander. He attended West...
Larry Eugene Cabaniss
Feb 26, 2021
Mr. Larry Eugene Cabaniss, age 69, formerly of Cross St., Lockhart, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at Heartland of Union.
Mr. Cabaniss was born in Williamston, SC, July 16, 1951, a son of the late Rev. William Henry Cabaniss and Daisy Lee Gregory Cabaniss. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Lockhart Church of...
David Ronald "Ronnie" Vinson
Feb 25, 2021
Mr. David Ronald "Ronnie" Vinson, age 73, of 307 Hart St., Union, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Vinson was born in Union, May 8, 1947, a son of the late David D. Vinson and Ferol Ruth Fowler Vinson. He was a graduate of Union High School and retired from Milliken and Co....
Robbie Cynthia Kirby Justice
Feb 24, 2021
Mrs. Robbie Cynthia Kirby Justice, age 60, of 451 Eaves Rd., Whitmire, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Union Medical Center.
Mrs. Justice was born in Union, December 6, 1960, a daughter of the late Clifford Albert Kirby and Doris Hazel Knox Kirby. She was employed with Sonoco Products and was of the Presbyterian faith.
...Major General (Retired) Thomas L. Sinclair
Feb 17, 2021
Major General (Retired) Thomas Lee Sinclair, age 73, husband of Kathryn Bowers Sinclair of 1374 Meansville Rd., Union, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Sinclair was born in Union, September 22, 1947, a son of the late John Albert Sinclair and Gladys Lee Sinclair. He was a 1965 graduate of Union...
Helen White Michaels
Feb 17, 2021
Mrs. Helen White Michaels, age 87, wife of the late Johnny Alfred Michaels of 2860 Stroupe Rd., Clover, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her home.
Mrs. Michaels was born September 1, 1933 in York, a daughter of the late Thomas Dugar White, Sr. and Frances Lockridge White. She was a 1952...
Clara (Wigfield) Durham
Feb 17, 2021
Mrs. Clara Wigfield Durham, age 87, of Gaffney, widow of Lloyd A. Durham, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her home.
Mrs. Durham was born August 10, 1933 in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Charlie Grant Harmon and Laura Alice Wigfield. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church in Gaffney....
Patty Denise Gaines
Feb 16, 2021
Miss Patty Denise Gaines, age 23, of 111 Gilead Hills Dr., Jonesville, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
Patty was born in Spartanburg, January 1, 1998. She is the daughter of Lorie Keith Gaines of the home.
Twenty-three years ago, the Lord blessed us with the most amazing gift from heaven and...
Floyd Watson Allen
Feb 16, 2021
Mr. Floyd Watson Allen, age 82, husband of Frances Crisp Allen, 132 Rockport Way, Pacolet, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Upstate Community Hospice House of Landrum. He was a loving husband, father, and Pop who will be missed by his family, friends, and countless others.
Mr. Allen was born September 26,...
William "Billy" C Martin
Feb 16, 2021
Mr. William C. "Billy" Martin, Jr., age 55, of 131 Levi Dr., Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
Mr. Martin was born May 12, 1965 in Lockhart, a son of William "Dub" Martin, Sr. of Jonesville and the late Ellen Woods Martin. He was a member of Blue Branch Baptist Church of Gaffney and was a...
Mark Anthony "Ankie" Walker
Feb 15, 2021
Mr. Mark Anthony "Ankie" Walker, age 64, husband of Sandy M. Walker of 167 Riley Rd., Buffalo, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Walker was born in Union, March 22, 1956, a son of Acy and Evelyn Mowdy Walker. He was a 1974 graduate of Union High School and retired from...
James "Beanie" Boyd Nabors, Jr.
Feb 15, 2021
Mr. James "Beanie" Nabors, Jr., age 69, husband of Tammy Patterson, of 238 Old McKown Farm Rd., Gaffney, passed away, Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Nabors was born November 27, 1951 in Spartanburg, a son of the late James Boyd Nabors, Sr. and Fredna Louise Grady Bentley. He was a graduate of Cleveland Community...





