Jimmy Ray ‘Dog’ Gallman UNION — Mr. Jimmy Ray “Dog” Gallman, 35, 1515 Kelly Road, Union, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Gallman was born in Union, S.C., Aug. 18, 1977, a son of Ray William G. “Jim” Gallman and Barbara Keith Gallman of the home.
Mr. Gallman was a graduate of Jonesville High School and attended Spartanburg Technical College. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivin...
Kenneth Walter Price UNION — Mr. Kenneth Walter “Kenny” Price, 58, 307 Hicks St., Union, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Hospice of Laurens County after a long journey with MDS.
Mr. Price was born in Union, S.C. Sept. 5, 1954, a son of the late Bobby and Martha Reid Price. He was a 1973 graduate of Union High School and had attended USC-Union where he was the pitcher for the 1ST Bantam Baseball Team. He was employed with Cone Mill-Carlisle Finishing and ...
George Reynolds BLACKSBURG — George Columbus Reynolds, 81, formerly of 1028 Holly Ridge Road, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 22, 2013 at Mountainview Nursing Home in Spartanburg.
Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was first married to the late Pauline Hogan Reynolds, was the husband of Evelyn Whitt Reynolds, and was the son of the late Mack C. and Lillie Phillips Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was a retired carpenter, was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran wh...
Dorothy Guy Childress JONESVILLE — Mrs. Dorothy Guy Childress, 78, 634 Vernon Foster Road, Jonesville, widow of John Irvin Childress, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Childress was born Oct. 28, 1934 a daughter of the late William and Minnie May Puckett. She was first married to the late Charles McBeth Guy. Mrs. Childress was formerly employed with United Merchants — Union Mill and was a member of West Springs Baptis...
Rickey Dean Motts PACOLET — Mr. Rickey Dean Motts, 62, husband of Wanda Woody Motts, 951 N. Hwy 150, Pacolet, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at BonSecours, St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, S.C.
Mr. Motts was born in Spartanburg, S.C., Nov. 8, 1950, a son of Shelton Motts of Pacolet and Olivia Hoppes Hudson of Jonesville. He was a graduate of Pacolet High School and Wofford College. Mr. Motts was a self-employed construction worker for 35 years and had ...
Leonard Thornton JONESVILLE — Mr. Leonard Thornton, 79, widower of Jackie Threatt Thornton, 1861 Mudbridge Road, Jonesville, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Mr. Thornton was born in Spartanburg, Oct. 19, 1933, a son of the late Eula Thornton. He was a graduate of Roebuck High School and retired from Spartan Mills, Rosemont Plant. Mr. Thornton was manager of Lancaster’s Deer Cooler for the last 15 years. He was a member...
Gertrude V. Duckett UNION — Mrs. Gertrude Vinson Duckett, 91, 292 Sonoco Road, Union, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday May 19, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Mrs. Duckett was the widow of Herman Ducket.
Born in Union, May 25, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Vinson and Mamie Mitchell Vinson. Mrs. Duckett retired from Milliken Co., Monarch Plant after 28 years and worked at Sonoco Products for four yea...
Thomas R. Lugo BUFFALO — Mr. Thomas R. Lugo, 85, husband of Donna Trammell Lugo, 3260 Mt. Lebanon Road, Buffalo, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013.
Mr. Lugo was born in Bridgeport, TX, May 9, 1928, a son of the late Braulio Lugo and Elizabeth Lugo.
Surviving in addition to his wife are six daughters, Shanan Lugo Peahuff of Buffalo, Elida L. Monroy of Chicago, IL, Yolanda Lugo of Milwaukee, WI, Rosalinda Lugo of Hammond, IN, Irma L. Salazar and Guadlupe L...
Billy Franklin Blackwood Jr. PAULINE — Mr. Billy Franklin Blackwood, Jr, 52, husband of Lynda Diane Sherbert Blackwood, 6383 Hwy 56, Pauline, S.C., passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013.
Mr. Blackwood was born in Union, S.C. March 10, 1961, a son of Frankie Earls Ivey of Union and the late Billy Franklin Blackwood Sr. He was a graduate of Union High School and had attended Spartanburg Technical College. Mr. Blackwood was employed with the family business, Ivey Reality and...
William Arthur Parham UNION — William Arthur “Bucket” Parham, 66, 1216 N. Pinckney St., died May 13, 2013.
A native of Union, he was the husband of Joann Smith Parham and son of the late Joseph and Inez Jeter Parham. He was a member of Woodson Chapel Baptist Church and was retired from D & D Specialties.
He was predeceased by one son, Kenneth Benson.
Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Terry Lee Smith and Donald Glenn; four daughters, Deborah...
Eva Delle Stepp UNION — Mrs. Eva Delle Epps Stepp, 87, formerly of Bird Street, Union, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Oakmont of Union. Mrs. Stepp was the widow of James Troy Stepp Sr.
Mrs. Stepp was born in Union, S.C., June 23, 1925, a daughter of the late Jesse Epps and Rose Howell Epps. She was a homemaker and a member of Philippi Baptist Church. Mrs. Stepp was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Surviving are three daughters, Ri...
Ronald T. Purkey JONESVILLE — Mr. Ronald T. Purkey, 73, widower of Gayle Petty Purkey, 921 Gaffney Highway, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at his home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.
Ryan Omar Allen UNION — Ryan Omar Allen, 29, 114 Faith Lane, died May 12, 2013 at Wallace Thomson Hospital.
A native of Union, he was the son of Gwendolyn Allen and Leroy Brandon. He was a 2002 graduate of Union High School and was employed as a Behavior Modification Specialist at Camp White Pine in Jonesville.
Survivors in addition to his parents include one son, Zyan Allen; one brother, Brian Gist; two sisters, Kendra Brandon and Joylisa Brandon; his m...
Eva Delle Stepp UNION — Mrs. Eva Delle Epps Stepp, 87, formerly of Bird Street, Union, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Oakmont of Union. Mrs. Stepp was the widow of James Troy Stepp Sr.
Mrs. Stepp was born in Union, S.C., June 23, 1925, a daughter of the late Jesse Epps and Rose Howell Epps. She was a homemaker and a member of Philippi Baptist Church. Mrs. Stepp was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Surviving are three daughters, Ri...
Charles ‘Catfish’ Thomas UNION — Mr. Charles “Catfish” Thomas, 80, 408 Meansville Road, Lot 21, Union, S.C. passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
Mr. Thomas was born in Greenville, S.C. June 23, 1932, a son of the late Edward Thomas and Ella Gregory Thomas. He was a retired textile worker.
Surviving are a daughter, Jo Anne Millwood; a son, Billy Thomas, both of Buffalo; a sister, Dorris Moss; a brother, Eugene Thomas and wife Melinda, all of Union; several grandchil...
