Obituaries

Local obituaries for Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc.
Eunice Jean (Varner) Gregory
Apr 19, 2025
Mrs. Eunice "Jean" Varner Gregory, 83, of Graham, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her son's home in Lake Wylie, South Carolina.
Mrs. Gregory was born October 23, 1941, in Buffalo, SC, to the late Walter Glenn Varner and Eunice Pearl Lancaster Varner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ray Gregory...
Donald William Wilburn
Apr 19, 2025
Donald William Wilburn, 85, of Stallings, NC, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville, NC. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Don now begins a new chapter in life. He has not gone, but simply gone ahead.
Surviving Don is his loving wife of 68 years, Betty...
Larry Eugene Williford
Apr 18, 2025
Mr. Larry Eugene Williford, age 66, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at Ellen Sagar Nursing Home.
Mr. Williford was born in Union, March 19, 1959, a son of the late William Thomas Williford and Alice Justice Williford. He was a former resident of Whitten Center in Clinton and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving...
Mark V. Dickinson
Apr 17, 2025
Mr. Mark Virgil Dickinson, age 77, husband of Kathryn Gault Dickinson of 131 York St., Chester, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the MUSC Chester Medical Center.
Mr. Dickinson was born in Pender, Nebraska, August 20, 1947, a son of the late Rev. Virgil Claude Dickinson and Madeline LaBeau Dickinson. He was a graduate of South...
Frances (Ivey) Greer
Apr 15, 2025
Mrs. Frances Ivey Greer, age 94, widow of Walter Bailey Greer, of Union, passed away at Union Post Acute, Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Mrs. Greer was born in Union, December 16, 1930, a daughter of the late Herbert and Sarah Harvey Ivey. She was a 1949 graduate of Union High School. Mrs. Greer worked at Tabernacle Baptist...
Brady Alexander Murphy
Apr 12, 2025
Brady Alexander Murphy, lovingly known as "Brady Bear", of Roebuck, SC tragically passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 18. Brady was born February 5, 2007 in Spartanburg, SC to Bert Murphy and Mitzi Garrett.
Brady was a proud upcoming 2025 graduate of Dorman High School Cavaliers. He was part of the marching...
Michael V. Godshall
Apr 12, 2025
Mr. Michael Vernon "Mike" Godshall, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Landrum, South Carolina.
Born in Union, Mike was a proud native son who carried the values of his hometown throughout his life. He graduated from Union High School and went on to attend Clemson University, where he furthered his education and...
Polly M. Moore
Apr 12, 2025
Ms. Polly M. Moore, age 94, formerly of Pacolet St., Jonesville, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Ellen Sagar Nursing Home.
Ms. Moore was born in Gaffney, January 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Lionell and Pauline Motte Wilkins. She retired from S&S Manufacturing and was a member of Jonesville Baptist Church.
Surviving...
Angel Paige Gregory
Apr 11, 2025
Angel Paige Gregory, infant daughter of Jacob Scott Gregory and Sierra Steadman Gregory, became an angel before her birth on Friday, April 11, 2025.
The family resides at 506 Springdale Drive, Union, and are members of New Hope Baptist Church in Buffalo.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Emberleigh and...
Anne (Lawson) Patrick
Apr 11, 2025
Anne Lawson Patrick, 88, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Union, South Carolina, Anne was known for her deep love of family, unwavering faith, and generous heart. She was the daughter of the late James Vernon and Sarah Vaughan Lawson, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl...
Carmen J. Jeter
Apr 8, 2025
UNION, SC
CARMEN J. JETER
Mrs. Carmen Johnson Jeter, age 75 of 132 Bramlett Lane, Union, widow of Hugh Jeter, Jr., passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Mrs. Jeter was born in Union, August 10, 1949, a daughter of the late William and Vivian Babb Johnson. She was a graduate of Union High...
Sanford Clayton
Apr 8, 2025
Mr. Sanford "Sam" Clayton, age 89, of 3955 Jonesville Lockhart Hwy., Union, widower of Deloris Belue Clayton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Mr. Clayton was born in Chick Springs (Greenville Co.) February 29, 1936, a son of the late Lester Lee Clayton and Helen Ford Clayton. He retired from Milliken and Co. and was a...
Lula Mae (Turner) Burgess
Apr 5, 2025
Mrs. Lula Mae "Toots" Turner Burgess, age 92, widow of Larkin N. "Bud" Burgess, of Jonesville, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Toots was born in Union County, SC, March 10, 1933, a daughter of the late J.D. Turner and Pauline Fowler Turner. She was a faithful member of Christian Fellowship Baptist...
Ned Keith Little, Jr.
Apr 5, 2025
Mr. Ned Kieth Little, Jr., age 82, widower of Barbara Jean Harris Little of 2647 Mt. Tabor Church Rd., Jonesville, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Mr. Little was born in Winnsboro, SC, September 14, 1942, son of the late Ned K. Little, Sr. and Roberta Watson Little. He was a graduate of...
Tammy (Williams) Gault
Mar 31, 2025
Ms. Tammy Williams Gault, age 61, of 649 Browns Creek Road, Union, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 31, 2025, at her home.
Ms. Gault was born July 7, 1963, in Union, a daughter of the late Jeffie Davis Williams, Jr. and May Ruth Lee Williams. She was employed with Wal-Mart of Union, but was previously worked for...
Sybil C. Ponder
Mar 31, 2025
Mrs. Sybil Cathcart Ponder, age 90, of 150 Ponder Rd., Buffalo, widow of Marl S. Ponder, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, March 31, 2025.
Mrs. Ponder was born in Union, January 8, 1935, a daughter of the late Herbert and Marie Smith Cathcart. She was a graduate of Union High School and retired from...
Henry Robert Evans
Mar 30, 2025
Mr. Henry Robert Evans, age 83, of 959 Gaffney Hwy., Jonesville, widower of Jean Buice Evans, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Mr. Evan was born in Union, February 5, 1942, a son of the late Grady S. Evans and Sarah Earley Evans. He was a graduate of Jonesville High School and...
Debra Lynn Reynolds
Mar 28, 2025
Ms. Debra Lynn Reynolds, age 56, of 1300 S. Pinckney St., Union, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Ms. Reynolds was born in Union, May 20, 1968, a daughter of the late Robert Reynolds, Sr. and Shirley Jenkins Reynolds. She was a homemaker and attended Lakeside Baptist Church.
Surviving are...
Jacqueline "Jackie" (Rollins) Fowler
Mar 27, 2025
Mrs. Jacqueline "Jackie" Rollins Fowler, widow of Maxcy T. Fowler, of Union, passed away at Ellen Sagar Nursing Home, Union, on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Mrs. Fowler was the daughter of the late Arthur Hardy Rollins and Bessie Pearson Rollins. She was born in Forest City, NC, July 13, 1933. Mrs. Fowler was a graduate of Union High School. ...
Jerry H. Smith
Mar 26, 2025
Mr. Jerry H. Smith, age 70, of 439 Mt. Tabor Church Rd., Union, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was predeceased by his loving wife whom he adored, Cathy Vinson Smith.
Mr. Smith was born in Union, June 23, 1954, a son of the late Sam J. Smith and Louise Revis...





