Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Union, SC
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Harriet Prince Owens
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Mrs. Harriett Prince Owens, age 76, of 1437 Peach Orchard Rd., Union, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Union Post Acute Care.
Mrs. Owens was born on September 3, 1948, in Whitmire, the daughter of the late John F. Prince and Jeanette Cromer Prince. She retired as a caretaker for Union Disability and Special Needs. Mrs. Owens was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church.
Surviving are a brother, James F. Prince of Columbia; a niece, Jennifer Fox and husband Charles of Union; a nephew, Stewart Prince of Chapin; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was predeceased by an infant son.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Whitmire Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Ricky Cook.
Visitation will be held immediately following the services at the cemetery.
The family is at their respective homes.
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​The S.R Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Jonesville, SC
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Carolyn Jean Petty Garner​​
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Mrs. Carolyn Jean Petty Garner, age 82, of 208 Webber Street, Jonesville, widow of John David Garner, Sr., passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Garner was born on December 14, 1942, in York, the daughter of the late Lee Petty and Vera Byars Petty. She was a 1960 graduate of Jonesville High School and retired in 2004 as assistant librarian of Jonesville High School. She was a member of Jonesville Baptist Church, where she had previously taught Sunday School.
Surviving are two daughters-in-law, Paula Garner and Sherill Garner, both of Jonesville; six grandchildren: Kyle Rice, Cody Guyton, Kalyn Garner, Courtney Garner, Chelsey Garner, and Jaxon Garner; eight great-grandchildren; and four sisters: Joyce Smith and husband Steve of Gaffney, Judy McBride of Spartanburg, Jackie Cutshaw of Jonesville, and Joan Merrill of Spartanburg. She was predeceased by two sons, John Garner and Mark Garner.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, March 28, 2025, at Jonesville Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Scott Cannon. Burial will follow at Jonesville Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held Friday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM, prior to the services at the church.
The family is at the home, 208 Webber Street, Jonesville, SC 29353.
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​The S.R Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Union, SC
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Charles Edward "Eddie" Farmer​​
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Mr. Charles Edward “Eddie” Farmer, age 90, husband of Maxine Woods Farmer, of 415 Pineland Rd., Union, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Farmer was born on February 24, 1935, in York, the son of the late Robert Farmer and Aileen Lowery Brown and her husband, the late R.L. Brown. He was a graduate of Lockhart High School and retired from the textile industry, having worked at Cone Mill, Conso, and Lockhart Mill. Mr. Farmer retired from the South Carolina National Guard,
Lockhart Unit. He was a lifelong member of Lockhart United Methodist Church, where he had served in various capacities, including a Sunday School teacher, a lay servant, and held many offices in the church. Mr. Farmer was one of the founders of the Dixie Youth Baseball of Lockhart and served for over 50 years. He was also the first inductee into the Dixie Youth Hall of Fame in Myrtle Beach.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Kathy Wilbanks and husband Ted of Union; a son, Glenn Sullivan and wife Monica of Spartanburg; two daughters-in-law--Sharon Sullivan and Lori Ledford; grandchildren: Christopher Wilbanks and wife Stacey, Niki Patterson, Jennifer Cooper and husband Rocky, Tonya Sullivan (Troy), Ashley Eller and husband Andy, Morgan Jackson, Melah Pate, Shannon Sullivan, Kyle Sullivan, Keegan Sullivan, Landon Sullivan, Ethan Sullivan, Erin Sullivan, and Logan Sullivan; two special nieces--Mechelle Ellis and husband Fran and Deneen Wade and husband Chris; a special nephew, Jamey Waters and wife Allison; his in-laws, Charles and Shirley Taber; two brothers-in-law, Roger Douglas and Steve Moss and wife Sandra; and a sister-in-law, Sharon Morris. Mr. Farmer was predeceased by first wife, Cornelia “Tiny” Cookson Farmer, and second wife, Sandra Moss Sullivan Farmer. He was predeceased by two sons--Phillip Sullivan and Eric Sullivan; two sisters, Barbara Ann Knight and Marie Ruth Belue; and a sister-in-law, Belinda Douglas.
The family wishes to say a special thank you to Agape Hospice, Spartanburg Regional Hospice, and nurses Donna Jolly, Cherri Freeman, and Ann Martin for the care given to Mr. Farmer during his illness.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Duncan Acres United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Merritt Wentz and Rev. Brad Goodale. Burial with military honors will follow in Lockhart Cemetery.
The following are asked to sit in a group and form the honorary escort: Calvin Bolton, Amanda Weaver, J.D. Bright, Sammy and Lynn Webber, Darlene Walker, Marlene and Stan Eaves, Dickey Suggart, Jerry and Judy Jordan, Drexel Belue, Donna Jolly, Cherri Freeman, Ann Martin, Rev. and Mrs. Richard Lewis, and John Bobo. Members of the Blue Sox baseball teams are asked to sit in a group.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the services at the church.
Memorials may be made to Hebron Baptist Church, 143 Hebron Church Rd., Union, SC 29379; C4 Ministries, P.O. Box 253, Union, SC 29379; or Lockhart Cemetery Fund, c/o Alvin Justice, PO Box 492, Lockhart, SC 29364.
The family is at the home of his daughter, Kathy and Ted Wilbanks, 212 Cambridge Dr., Union, SC 29379.
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​The S.R Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Carlisle, SC
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Willie Leon Jeter
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​​Mr. Willie Leon Jeter, 58, of 215 Boundary Street, Carlisle, SC, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Mr. Jeter was born on September 27, 1966, the son of the late John David Jeter and Mae Frances Kelly Jeter.
Survivors include one son, Willie Leon Jeter, Jr.; three daughters: Sakinah Good (Tony), Daysha Mona Palmer, and Keyonna Patrice Palmer; three brothers: Richard Kelly, Charles Glenn, and John E. Jeter; two sisters--Grace Kershaw (Lester) and Terrie Sligh (Curtis); and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 6, at 3 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at Hill Cemetery in Carlisle. Public viewing will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 12-5 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family is at their respective homes.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of the arrangements.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory (www.lewisfuneralhomeofunion.com)