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In loving memory of George Everett Crafts, III. Everett, a kindhearted and honorable man who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 9, 2025 at the age of 84. Born on June 4, 1940 in Savannah, GA, he was the epitome of decency, loyalty, and selflessness. A devoted husband to Glenda, for 64 years, Everett was a nurturing father, a doting grandfather, and a steadfast friend to many. His life was a testament to the values of faith, humility, and compassion. Everett graduated from Savanah High School and went on to attend the University of SC, where he was a 3 year letterman in football. He also received his MBA degree. After graduation Everett worked tirelessly as the...

Robert J. Ivey, 86, of Prosperity, S.C. died January 5, 2025. He was born in Union, S.C., the son of Joe Ivey and Sallie Mae Stribling Ivey. Bob graduated from Union High School where he played football, the University of S.C., the FBI National Academy, and the United Kingdom Police Staff College Senior Command Course. Bob began his professional career in 1960 as a uniform police officer with the City of Columbia and USC's Campus Police. He then joined the FBI in 1964, where, following assignments throughout the U.S., he was appointed Special Agent in Charge of S.C. in 1983. After retiring from the FBI, he then served as an Agent with SLED, as a Commissioner with the ABC Commission,...

Mrs. Lucille Bailey Braswell, age 97, widow of Spratt Braswell, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, January 1,2025. Mrs. Braswell was born February 7,1927 in Forest City, NC, the daughter of the late James Lee Bailey and Mae Yelton Bailey. She was retired from Celanese Fibers. Mrs. Braswell was a member of Indian Land Baptist Church in Fort Mill, SC. She loved traveling, crocheting, crafting and playing bingo, all activities that brought her happiness. Mrs. Braswell was married to the late Mr. Spratt Braswell for 52 years. They have two surviving daughters, Vera Monzitta and husband Tom of Boiling Springs and Jane Huggins and husband Rick of Lancaster. She cherished her three...

Mrs. Lucille Bailey Braswell, age 97, widow of Spratt Braswell, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, January 1,2025. Mrs. Braswell was born February 7,1927 in Forest City, NC, the daughter of the late James Lee Bailey and Mae Yelton Bailey. She was retired from Celanese Fibers. Mrs. Braswell was a member of Indian Land Baptist Church in Fort Mill, SC. She loved traveling, crocheting, crafting and playing bingo, all activities that brought her happiness. Mrs. Braswell was married to the late Mr. Spratt Braswell for 52 years. They have two surviving daughters, Vera Monzitta and husband Tom of Boiling Springs and Jane Huggins and husband Rick of Lancaster. She cherished her three...

Mr. John David "Pa" Garner, Sr., of 208 Webber St., Jonesville, passed away December 20,2024 at his home. Mr. Garner was born in Kelton, SC, October 13, 1941, the son of the late Johnnie Garner and Evelyn Gault Garner. He was a member of Foster Chapel Methodist Church of Pea Ridge Hwy, Jonesville. Mr. Garner was also a lifetime member of Masonic Lodge 131 of Jonesville. He was a former 33rd Degree Scottish Rite of Spartanburg, where he was a member of the HEJAZ Hillbillies. Surviving in addition to his wife of 63 years, Jean Petty Garner, are seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mr. Garner also has two surviving daughters-in-law, and a sister Bobby Kirby. He was...

Mr. Roger Gay Davis, age 84, husband of Carol Ann Barnes Davis, of 144 Ellis St., Union, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Magnolia Manor. Mr. Davis was born July 12, 1940, in Franklin, New Hampshire, a son of the late Arnold Davis and Dorothy Tilton Davis. He was a former courier for the New Hampshire State Police. Mr. Davis was a Veteran of the United States Navy have served on the Fred T. Berry destroyer ship, in the Mediterranean DDE 1858, and during the Cuban Crisis. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Candy D. Lambert and husband Timothy of New Hampshire; a son, Jeffrey Davis of Chapin; and two granddaughters, Esa Davis and Abby Davis. He was...

On Wednesday morning, August 28,2024, at 12:30 am Billy Bennett went to live with his Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven after battling a long illness. Billy was the son of William C. Bennett, Sr. and Louise (Skippy) Ridings Bennett of Union, SC (both deceased). He is survived by his wife Carol Rivers Bennett of Charleston, SC, his son William (Zach) Zachary Bennett, and Zach's wife Jaclyn Meyer Bennett of Charleston, SC, Billy's sister Patricia Bennett Vanderford and her husband Mike Vanderford of Piedmont, SC, and Billy's brother Jim Bennett and his wife Annette Bennett of Edgemoor, SC. He will be sorely missed by his four grandchildren, Everly Bennett, Rivers Bennett, Everett Bennett, and...

Mr. Earl E. "Gator" Hudson, III, age 55, husband of Leila Betsy Sherbert Hudson of Union, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Mr. Hudson was born in Washington, GA, August 18, 1968, a son of Donna Perdue Hudson of Thomson, GA and the late Earl E. "Junebug" Hudson, Jr. He was a graduate of Briarwood Academy and the Nashville Auto Diesel School. Mr. Hudson was a truck driver for 37 years, lastly employed with J.B. Hunt where he also was a driver trainer. He had previously worked as a real estate agent Mr. Hudson had served as Boat Captain for his son, Kyle on the Union County High School Bass Anglers fishing team. He had also served on the Union County Tourism Commission and was a...

Mr. William G. "Bill" Hester, age 85, husband of Peggy W. Hester of Midland, NC, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. At the time of his death, Bill was a real estate agent with Associated Real Estate Advisors in Charlotte. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 28, 2024, at Carmel Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to A Better World, PO Box 667996, Charlotte, NC or to Levine and Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Dr., Huntersville, NC 28078. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)

Mrs. Teresa Keith Hamilton, age 80 of Meansville Rd., Union, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at her home. Mrs. Hamilton was born in Union, December 13, 1943, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Keith and Ollie Jane Pruitt Keith. She was a graduate of Jonesville High School and received a Master's in Education from Winthrop College. Mrs. Hamilton was a retired teacher having taught in the Union, Rock Hill and York School Districts and had also retired as manager of York Seafood. Mrs. Hamilton was an active member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Preceptor Zeta Chapter and was a former member of the Order of the Easter Star. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a son, Keith Hamilton...

Mr. Michael "Mike" Clevenger, age 57, husband of Jessica Clevenger, of 164 Stevens Rd., Buffalo, SC passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. Mr. Clevenger was born September 3, 1966 in Fort Myers, FL, a son of the late Sylvia Ann Fleming Clevenger and Michael E. Clevenger and wife Elizabeth of Orangeburg. He was a graduate of North Fort Myers High School and attended Nursing School, where he became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Mr. Clevenger was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of Oakbrook Community Church. Surviving in addition to his wife, father and step-mother are his children, Savannah Williams and Weston Paige of the home, and Michael E. "Mikey" Clevenger,...

Mr. Joe Wiley Estes Sr., age 87, beloved husband of Rosa McDade Estes, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Mr. Estes was born in Union County, S.C., on June 29, 1936, a son of Clarence Poole Estes and Minnie Lou Ivey Estes. Mr. Estes was a graduate of Union High School Class of '56. He served as co-captain of the football team in 1955. He also played high school basketball. After graduating from high school, Mr. Estes worked at Carlisle Finishing Company for five years. In June 1961, he began working for the Columbia, S.C police department where he initially walked a downtown "beat." He later joined the department's motorcycle police force. He...

Mrs. JoAnn Thompson Bazzell, age 89, a native of Jacksonville, FL, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born May 7, 1934, a daughter of the late Newt and Jay Thompson and was a 1953 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School. She was married to the late Durwood Bazzel, who served as a Music Director of several Baptist churches in the Jacksonville area. Before her retirement, Mrs. Bazzell was Church Secretary of Highlands Baptist Church and receptionist for Gottlieb Financial Services. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in downtown Jacksonville and was currently attending Lockhart First Baptist Church. Her faith in our Heavenly Father carried...

Mrs. Kathryn Eaves Candler, age 83, wife of Robert Candler of 4758 Lockhart Highway, Union, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 23, 2023. Mrs. Candler was born in Newberry, SC on June 27, 1940, a daughter of the late John H. and Sara Bryson Cromer. Mrs. Candler was a graduate of Cecil Beauty School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Carlisle Christian Church where she served as Sunday School Coordinator and was a Sunday School Teacher. She also served with the Union County Council on Ministries. She was first married to the late Jimmy Dean Eaves. Surviving in addition to her husband are her daughters, Donna Massey and husband Mike, Lynn Vaughan, Sara Ann Franklin and...

CAROLYN FAGLIE TURNER Mrs. Carolyn Faglie Turner, widow of Lewis Johnson "Johnny" Turner, Jr., received her heavenly award November 23, 2023. She is survived by daughters and their husbands; Terri Ellis, Linda Serkiz (Steve), Beth Pierpont (Chris) and Allison Williams (Wendell); six grandchildren; one great-grandson; two step grandchildren; several step great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by mother, Nora G. Faglie Purvis, father, Buford G. Faglie, stepfather John W. Purvis, sister, Glenda J. Cook, and son-in-law, Barry L. Ellis. Funeral arrangements are with the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home in Union, SC. Visit their website for more information, ...

CAROLYN FAGLIE TURNER Mrs. Carolyn Faglie Turner, widow of Lewis Johnson "Johnny" Turner, Jr., received her heavenly award November 23, 2023. She is survived by daughters and their husbands; Terri Ellis, Linda Serkiz (Steve), Beth Pierpont (Chris) and Allison Williams (Wendell); six grandchildren; one great-grandson; two step grandchildren; several step great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by mother, Nora G. Faglie Purvis, father, Buford G. Faglie, stepfather John W. Purvis, sister, Glenda J. Cook, and son-in-law, Barry L. Ellis. Funeral arrangements are with the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home in Union, SC. Visit their website for more information, ...

Mrs. Elizabeth Farmer Gregory, age 76, of Buffalo, widow of George Carlton Gregory, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 21, 2023. Mrs. Gregory was born in Spartanburg Co., December 8, 1946, a daughter of the late Leon and Laila Scott Farmer. She was a graduate of Woodruff High School, Cecil's Business College and the University of South Carolina. She retired from Arthur State Bank as Operations Clerk. Mrs. Gregory was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir and the Willing Workers Sunday School class. She also volunteered with the Good News Club. Surviving are a daughter, Amy Young and husband John of Greenwood, a brother, Billy Farmer and wife...

Lewis Johnson Turner, Jr. husband of Carolyn Faglie Turner received his heavenly award June 25, 2023. "Johnny" was born on October 9, 1932 in Spartanburg. He is survived by his wife Carolyn; daughters and their husbands; Terri Ellis, Linda Serkiz (Steve), Beth Pierpont (Chris) and Allison Williams (Wendell). He is additionally survived by grandchildren; Sarah Ellis, Daniel Ellis, Max Serkiz, Jack Serkiz, Jordan Pierpont Snead (Matt), Cameron Pierpont and step-grandchildren, Samantha Williams and Brad Williams as well as his great grandson, John Michael Snead. Johnny was preceded in death by father, Lewis J. Turner, Sr., mother, Alyne J. Turner, sister, Norma T. Taylor, and his...

Mr. John Graham Gault, Sr., age 81, husband of Dolly Clyburn Gault of Mt. Pleasant, SC, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gault was born in Union, February 24, 1942, a son of the late Fred and Virginia Montgomery Gault. He was a graduate of Union High School and a 1964 graduate of the Citadel. Mr. Gault was a retired agent having worked with Met Life Insurance, All State and Sears. He attended Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Helena Altick and husband James of Louisiana and Christy Francis and husband Shane of Florida; sons, John G. Gault Jr. and wife Lori of Louisiana, David...

Mr. Stephen James Gurski, age 76, husband of Rebecca Tuel Gurski of 562 Mt. Tabor Church Rd., Union, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. Mr. Gurski was born December 18, 1946 in Akron Ohio, a son of the late Theadore and Nora James Gurski. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and was a United States Army veteran, having served in Vietnam. He also was a member of the VFW chapter 1062. Mr. Gurski worked as an electrician at IBEW in Akron, Ohio local 306 and was the owner of B and S Electrical. He was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Stephen James Gurski, II of Ohio; two sisters, Linda Crispo (Pat) of Massachusetts...

Richard Arthur "Drue" Owen, IV, age 21 of Summerville, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. Drue was born April 2, 2002 in Mt. Pleasant, the first born son of Amanda Michelle Leigh and Richard A. "Tripp" Owen, III. He was a 2020 graduate of Ashley Ridge High School in Summerville, where he was a member of the football team and always participated in many sports within the school and community. He was an award-winning athlete, both mentally and physically. He carried that competitiveness and professionalism into his young adult life. Drue was currently working with his father at GCC (Grow Crop Corp). He was apprenticed to be a Commodities Pool Operator dealing in stocks, cryptocurrency and...