Leroy ‘Kilroy’ Palmer UNION — Leroy “Kilroy” Palmer, 66, 101 Washington St., died May 4, 2013. A native Union, he was the husband of Lula Pearl Beacham Palmer of Union and the son of the late Lillie Mae Palmer.
He was retired from Williams Lumber Company.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis Palmer and Foster Palmer; one sister, Josephine Palmer; and one grandson, Quentin Jeter.
Other survivors include one son, Anthony B...
Jacqueline Dale Kirkland PROSPERITY — Mrs. Jacqueline Dale Richardson Kirkland, 39, 315 Brown St., Prosperity, S.C., wife of Shane Kirkland, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 4, 2013.
Mrs. Kirkland was born in Union, S.C., Aug. 16, 1973, a daughter of Henry and Jackie Justice Richardson of Buffalo.
Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are two daughters, Amelia L. Keppel and fiancee Davis Knuckles and Julia Keppel, all of Prosperity; a son, ...
Ecola Foster Lyles UNION — Ecola Foster Lyles, 95, wife of the late George Lyles left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on May 1, 2013 at Oakmont Nursing Home.
She is survived by: two daughters, Ms. Georgie Rainwater and Mrs. Virginia (Henry) Hill, both of Philadelphia, PA; one son, Mr. Richard Lyles; two sisters, Rev. Clara Thomas of Warminster, PA and Queenie Wilson of Norristown, PA; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, loving relati...
John Montgomery Little III CHESTER — Mr. John Montgomery Little III, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Chester Regional Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Chester Memorial Gardens with Dr. Dwight Pearson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Sunday at Barron Funeral Home.
Mr. Little was born in Union County, S.C., on Dec. 9, 1932. He was a son of the late John M. Little Jr. and Ruby Westbroo...
Calvin Ray Dimsdale JONESVILLE — Mr. Calvin Ray Dimsdale, 54, husband of Charlene Gardin Dimsdale, 657 Gaffney Highway, Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
Mr. Dimsdale was born in Spartanburg, S.C. July 30, 1958, a son of Guynell Burrell Dimsdale of Pacolet and the late Raymond Dimsdale. He was employed with Keystone of Gaffney and was of the Baptist Faith.
Surviving in addition to his mother and wife are three daughters April Littlejohn and hus...
Peggy Jean Carter Lipford SIMPSONVILE — Mrs. Peggy Jean Carter Lipford, 79, of Simpsonville, widow of Russell Lee Lipford, Sr., passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Hillcrest Hospital.
Mrs. Lipford was born in Lockhart, S.C. Jan. 9, 1934, a daughter of the late Camak Carter and Dakota Wilson Carter. She was a graduate of Lockhart High School and was a retired nurse. She was of the Methodist Faith.
Surviving are a daughter, Leisa Whitlock and husband David of Simp...
Ronald Arthur Mummery, Sr. JONESVILLE — Mr. Ronald Arthur Mummery, Sr., husband of Florence Alwardt Mummery, 107 Muriel Drive, Jonesville, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013.
Mr. Mummery was born in Freedom, NY, March 19, 1933, a son of the late Carl Mummery and Dorothy DeWitt. He was a retired auto mechanic and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Mummery loved fishing, playing his guitar and singing western songs. He also loved b...
Minnie P. Brackins LAURENS — Mrs. Minnie P. “Dib” Brackins, 91, wife of Doyle Brackins, 85 Rabon Shores, Waterloo, S.C. passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Laurens County Hospital.
Mrs. Brackins was born in Union County, S.C. Sept. 23, 1921, a daughter of the late Elmer Noah Patterson and Nora Fisher Patterson. She was a retired textile worker and homemaker. Mrs. Brackins was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church, Gaffney.
Surviving in addition to her ...
Frank Williams Jr. HOSCHTON, GA — Frank Williams Jr., 67, of Hoschton, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
Frances B. Nelson UNION — Mrs. Frances Virginia Bailey Nelson, 74, of 105 Lula Green Road, Union, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at the home of her son.
Mrs. Nelson was born in Union, July 31, 1938, a daughter of the late George B. And Ethel Young Bailey. She received a Bachlor’s Degree from York Technical College and retired from Cone Mill, Carlisle Finishing. Mrs. Nelson was a life long horse lover.
Surviving are two daughters, D. Beth N. Barlett of ...
Charlene Howell Nance UNION — Mrs. Charlene Howell Nance, 60, wife of Jerry Nance, 593 Vanderford Road, Union, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at her home.
Mrs. Nance was born in Union, S.C. Sept. 20, 1952, a daughter of the late Maurice Howell and Margaret Vaughan Howell. She was a graduate of Lockhart High School, USC-Union and USC-Upstate, Mary Black School of Nursing. Mrs. Nance was a Registered Nurse with Union Mental Health. She was an active member of ...
Johnny W. Ivey UNION — Mr. Johnny Wallace Ivey, 76, husband of Sandi Grady Ivey, 646 Brown’s Creek Church Road, Union, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Wallace Thomson Hospital.
Mr. Ivey was born in Union, S.C., Aug. 11, 1936, a son of the late Emmett Byrd Ivey Sr. and Thelma Morris Ivey. Mr. Ivey was a graduate of Jonesville High School and for numerous years worked as a Law Enforcement Officer with the City of Union, Union County and had also ser...
Ginger Elaine Parkins SHARON — Mrs. Ginger Elaine Ochiltree Parkins, 61, wife of Jeff David Parkins, 4098 Parkins Road, Sharon, S.C., passed away Monday, April 29, 2013.
Mrs. Parkins was born in Union, S.C. June 8, 1951, a daughter of the late Willie Chalk Ochiltree. She attended Bullock’s Creek Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Dana Elaine Parkins of York; a son, Marty Reid Parkins (U.S. Coast Guard) of Cleveland, OH; four grandchildren, Paige El...
Charlene Howell Nance UNION — Mrs. Frances Charlene Howell Nance, 60, wife of Jerry Nance, 593 Vanderford Road, Union, passed away Monday April 29, 2013 at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by SR Holcombe Funeral Home.
The family is at the home, 593 Vanderford Road, Union.
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Lucille V. Harris UNION — Mrs. Annie Lucille Vaughan Harris, 96, 913 Brown’s Creek Church Road, Union, widow of William Douglas Harris, went home to be with her Lord peacefully, Monday April 29, 2013.
Mrs. Harris was born in Union, Sept. 25, 1916, the oldest of six born to the late William Smith Vaughan and Maude Palmer Vaughan Stines. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Tanglewood Baptist Church. Mrs. Harris was active in her church, where she had t...
