Lula Mae Hardy Chick
Union County native
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Mrs. Lula Mae Hardy Chick, 87, of 628 Pickford Place N.E., Washington, D. C., formerly of Whitmire, died April 1, 2002 at Providence Hospital in Washington.
Born in Union County Aug. 27, 1914, she was the daughter of the late James (Jim) and Fannie Mae Talley Hardy, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Marshall Height, Washington.
She was married to the late Willie Lee Chick and to this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by three sons, William, Arthur and Frank; two brothers, James and Tommy Hardy and a sister, Edmonia Morgan.
Surviving are: a daughter, Fannie Stroman of the home; a son, John Hardy Sr., of Maryland; four sisters, Daisy L. Henderson of Atlantic City, NJ, Donzell M. Rice of Whitmire; Elwillie Sims and Lois McClurkin, both of Union; an aunt, Gertrude B. Glenn of Whitmire; 12 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held this morning at First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights with burial in Washington, D. C.
Services were under the direction of Johnson and Jenkins Funeral Home of Maryland.
Announcement courtesy of Sanders-Thompson Funeral Home of Clinton.
Marion J. Bobo
Union County native
Marion Johnson Bobo, 97, died Monday, April 15, 2002 at 2 a.m. at an assisted living facility in Summerville. She was the widow of the Rev. John Landrum Bobo, who retired as pastor of First Baptist Church of Bishopville in 1965.
Mrs. Bobo was an active member of Philippi Baptist Church in Union, growing up and then later in retirement. She was born in Union County on Jan. 15, 1905. Her parents were the late William C. Johnson and Ann Meng Johnson. She attended Greenville Women's College and graduated from Southern Seminary in 1928.
Her daughter and son-in-law survive Mrs. Bobo, Carolyn and Wade Watson Sr. of Summerville; also surviving are three grandsons, Wade Watson Jr. of Savannah, Ga., and John and Timothy Watson of Columbia; and one great-grandson, Wade Watson III of Savannah, Ga.
Graveside services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Roebuck conducted by the Rev. Jim Oliver.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Building Fund of Philippi Baptist Church, 327 Philippi Church Road, Union, 29379.
The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of the arrangement.
Carrie N. Carroll
North Carolina native
Carrie Roberta Navy Carroll, 85, of 801 Barnado Road, widow of Jeff Augustus Carroll, died Monday, April 15, 2002, at 10:40 p.m. in Wallace Thomson Hospital after an extended illness.
Mrs. Carroll was born in Kings Mountain, N.C., on Sept. 7, 1916, a daughter of the late John S. and Eva Navy. She attended Ottaray Baptist Church.
Survivors are three daughters, Ethel Hammett of Pacolet, Becky Davis and Jean Rubbenacker, both of Union; five sons, Coleman Carroll of Union, Tom Carroll of Campobello, Frank Carroll of Stoney Point, N.C., Steve Carroll of Spartanburg and Michael Carroll of Pauline; a sister, Helen Simmons of Wellford; 28 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
The family is at the home of her daughter, Becky and Larry Davis, 801 Barnado Road, Union.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.
Carrie N. Carroll
North Carolina native
Carrie Roberta Navy Carroll, 85, of 801 Barnado Road, widow of Jeff Augustus Carroll, died Monday, April 15, 2002, at 10:40 p.m. in Wallace Thomson Hospital after an extended illness.
Mrs. Carroll was born in Kings Mountain, N.C., on Sept. 7, 1916, a daughter of the late John S. and Eva Navy. She attended Ottaray Baptist Church.
Survivors are three daughters, Ethel Hammett of Pacolet, Becky Davis and Jean Rubbenacker, both of Union; five sons, Coleman Carroll of Union, Tom Carroll of Campobello, Frank Carroll of Stoney Point, N.C., Steve Carroll of Spartanburg and Michael Carroll of Pauline; a sister, Helen Simmons of Wellford; 28 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Ottaray Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Bobby Crocker. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery.
Grandsons will be active pallbearers.
The body is at the home of her daughter, Becky and Larry Davis, 801 Barnado Road, Union, where the family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. and will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Thursday to await the hour of service.
The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
John W. Coward
Recipient of two Purple Hearts
John W. Coward, 80, husband of Margaret Brown Coward, of 202 Westminister Circle, Union, died April 23, 2002, at 12:18 p.m. in Wallace Thomson Hospital after a sudden illness. Mr. Coward was born in Newberry on April 15, 1922, the son of the late James Lewis Coward and Edna Ballentine Coward. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and the Woodman of the World. Mr. Coward was a graduate of Union High School, was a Veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army and was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was retired from Milliken & Co. after 51 years of service and was employed with Belk. Mr. Coward was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Susan Mitchum of Sumter and Janet Greene of Anderson; five grandchildren, Wesley Pellerin, Eric Mitchum, Lisa Marshel, Seth Greene and Clay Greene; and one great-grandson, Zachery Marshel. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Bethel United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Don Alexander and the Rev. Allen Senn. Burial with military honors will be in Union Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Gene Crimminger, Steve Crocker, Jimmy Jolly, Mark Jolly, Paul Greer II and Eddie Hines. The following are asked to sit in a group: Members of the Bethel United Methodist Church Choir, members of the Young Adult Sunday School Class and members of the Men's Club. The body is at the funeral home and will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. today to await the hour of service. Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1705 Lockhart Highway, Union, 29379. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Voyd Bo Fincher Sr.
Textile worker
Voyd Bo Fincher Sr., 77, husband of Carrie Lee Hughes Fincher, of 305 Old Buffalo Road, died April 22, 2002, at home after an extended illness. Mr. Fincher was born March 25, 1925 in Union County, a son of Will and Addie Word Fincher. He was a textile worker and member of St. Luke Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Voyd (Donna) Fincher Jr. of Clinton, William Earl Fincher of Florida and Harris Edward (Betty) Fincher of Union; a daughter, Dorothy Fincher Thomas of Union; six sisters, Rosa Lee Walker of Springfield Garden, NY; Elouise Tucker of Ramsey, NY; Addie Johnson of Clinton, Nina F. Gilliam of Buffalo, Penola Owens and Corine Glenn both of Union; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church by Rev. George Shell. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Gibson & Brown Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Buddy Johnson
Korean Conflict veteran
Robert M. Buddy Johnson, 71, husband of Doris Jean Gault Johnson of 108 Bluebird Road, Union, died April 23, 2002, at 10:42 a.m. in Wallace Thomson Hospital. Mr. Johnson was born in Asheville, N.C., on July 20, 1930, a son of the late Malcolm Robert Johnson and Ida Burr Evans Johnson. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army and was formerly employed with J.P. Stevens Company, Jonesville Plant. Mr. Johnson was of the Baptist faith. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Catherine Johnson Varner of the home; two sisters, Ada Pat Keasler and Shirley J. Sanders, both of Union. Mr. Johnson was predeceased by three sisters and a brother, Edith Lee, Genevieve Allen, Margaret Amarillo and Cecil Johnson. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Union Memorial Gardens conducted by the Rev. Carl Harris. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends tonight from 7-9. Memorials may be made to Duncan Acres United Methodist Church, 417 Rice Ave., Union, 29379. The family is at the home, 108 Bluebird Road, Union. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Leatrice Littlejohn
Nurses assistant JONESVILL
Leatrice Littlejohn, 59, of Elm St., died at her home April 23, 2002. She was born in Jonesville on March 7, 1943, a daughter of the late Millus and Allie Littlejohn. She was a member Foster Chapel Baptist Church, the Gospel Chorus, Usher Board and the Sympathy Club. She was a certified nurses assistant. Surviving are a son, Daniel (Alfreda) Lindsay of Cowpens; daughters, Sadie (Johnny) Wade, Angela (Steven) Rice, Latonya Littlejohn and Denella (Billy Wayne) Smith, all of Jonesville; brothers, Motheria and Charles Littlejohn of Jonesville; Leeroy, Jessie and Marion, all of New York; Abraham Littlejohn of Trootwood, Ohio; sisters, Maggie and Juanita Littlejohn both of Dayton, Ohio and Luvenia Littlejohn of Jonesville; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Foster Chapel Baptist Church by Rev. William E. Smith III. Burial will be in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and on Saturday from 9 until 11 a. m. The body will be placed in the church at 3 p.m. Saturday to await the hour of service. The family is at the home, 217 Elm St., Jonesville. Union Community Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Morris
Union native
CLEARWATER, FLA. - James E. Jimmy Morris Jr., 53, husband of Judy Phillips Morris, of 15777 Bolesta Road, Clearwater, Fla., died April 23, 2002, in Largo Medical Center in Largo, Fla. Mr. Morris was born in Union on May 22, 1948, a son of Betty Satterfield Shaw of Largo, Fla., and James E. Skillet Morris Sr. of Union. He was a member of Bogansville United Methodist Church. Mr. Morris served as a medical clerk with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was self-employed in the heating and air conditioning business. Surviving in addition to his wife, mother and father are a daughter, Paula Morris of Spartanburg; a son, James E. Morris III of Clearwater, Fla.; three sisters, Elaine M. Lawson of Buffalo, Marion Sanders of Union and Kimberly Quinn of Florida; a brother, Robert Morris of Union; and special friends, Chuck Shaw of Largo, Fla., and Wallace Liner of Buffalo. Mr. Morris was predeceased by a son, Manley Daniel Morris, and a sister, Debra Gregory. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bogansville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Gary Peterson and the Rev. Clayton Price. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Friday night from 7-8:30 and will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Saturday to await the hour of service. The family is at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Billy Lawson, 136 Lee Road, Putman Community, Buffalo. Memorials may be made to Bogansville United Methodist Church, 4052 Buffalo-West Springs Highway, Jonesville, 29353. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Mary D. Rogers
Mary D. Rogers, 75, of 211 Gault Avenue, died April 24, 2002, at Wallace Thomson Hospital. Born November 10, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Estelle Yarborough Dawkins. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and a retired homemaker. Surviving are a son, James E. Dawkins of Union; a daughter, Mamie L. Johnson of Union; a brother, L.D. Dawkins of Union; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church by the Rev. J. Lewis Peake. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home, 211 Gault Ave., Union. Gibson & Brown Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
William W. Clack
Chester native
BLACKSTOCK - William W. Clack, 83, 2400 Boyd Road, husband of Beatrice Huntington Clack, died Friday, April 26, 2002, at the Chester County Nursing Home. Mr. Clack was born in Chester on Dec. 11, 1918, a son of the late Commadore Clack and Ella Ramsey Clack. He attended Chester County Schools and was retired from Springs Industries. In addition to his wife, survivors include three sons, David Clack and Larry Clack , both of Chester, and Ronnie Clack of Winnsboro; three daughters, Ann Smith of Winnsboro, Linda Tucker of Union, and Janice Turpin of Chester; a brother, Cecil Clack of Chester; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday conducted by the Rev. Joey Beasley. Burial will be in Chester Memorial Gardens. The family receive friends this evening from 6-8 at Barron Funeral Home. Barron Funneral Home has charge of arrangements.
Roy C. Jolly Sr.
Retired plant supervisor
Roy Chandler Jolly Sr., 76, of 125 Toney Road, husband of Alice Ingle Jolly, died April 28, 2002, at 8:55 a.m. in Wallace Thomson Hospital. Mr. Jolly was born in Union on Nov. 26, 1925, a son of the late Milton Humphries Jolly and Mattie Irene Young Jolly. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church where he formerly served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and was counselor for the Royal Ambassadors for 19 years. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army as a S/Sgt. in the Philippines. He was a member of the Textile Baseball League and was known as Knuckle Ball. Mr. Jolly was retired plant supervisor for Bloomsburg Mill in Monroe, N.C. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Joann Jolly Mills of Mooresboro, N.C., and Patty Jolly Coleman of Union; two sons, Roy C. Jolly Jr. of Greenville and Terry L. Jolly of Union; three sisters, Nell J. Crawford and Lillian J. Bentley, both of Union and Margaret J. Gregory of Delray Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Raymond Jolly and C.B. Jolly, both of Union; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Jolly was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Hebron Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. David Toney and the Rev. Jerry Ford. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors. Grandsons will serve as active pallbearers. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends tonight from 7-9. The family is at the home, 125 Toney Road, Union. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Gilliam Lyles Sr.
Veteran
Gilliam Mutt Lyles Sr., 71, of 108 Hillside Drive, died April 26, 2002, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lyles was born Oct. 31, 1930, a was the son of the late Mary Lyles. Surviving are six daughters, Lois Lyles, Frances Lyles, Crystal Gonzales and Sheila Salter, all of Union; Barbara Lyles of Greenville, and Sandy Saylor of Connecticut; four sons, Gilliam (Frances) Lyles Jr., Dustin Lyles, both of Union; Michael (Joyce) Lyles of Whitmire and Eric Salter of Spartanburg; a sister, Pauline Treml of New Mexico; several grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church by the Rev. J. Archie Calhoun. Burial will be in St. Paul Society Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing at the funeral home will be on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Friday to await the hour of service. Gibson & Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Stanley D. Stephens
Union native
Stanley DeWayne Stephens, 33, of 336 Sardis Road, died April 27, 2002, at his home after a sudden illness. Mr. Stephens was born in Union on April 27, 1969, a son of Raymond Stephens of the home and Judy Phillips Morris of Clearwater, Fla. He attended Lockhart First Baptist Church. He attended Laurens High School and was formerly employed with Paragon Plastics. Surviving in addition to his father and mother are his stepmother, Evonne Varner Stephens of the home; three brothers, Brad Stephens, Matthew Northern and Charles Stephens, all of Union; a half brother, Shannon Greene of Laurens; three nieces, Kayla Stephens of Whitmire, Libby Stephens and Crystal Stephens, both of Union; six nephews, Justus Stephens, Cameron Stephens, Josh Stephens, Ned Stephens, Parker Northern and Chandler Northern, all of Union. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Ben Hill. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Joey Northern, David Stephens, Darrell Stephens, Eddie Gilbert, Kent Stephens and Chad Stephens. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends tonight from 7-9. The family is at the home of his father, Raymond Stephens, Sardis Road, Union; and at the home of his brother, Brad Stephens, 523 Brown's Creek Road, Union. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Ulysses Thacker
Whitmire native
MAULDIN - Ulysses Thacker, 68, died April 27, 2002, in Mauldin. Mr. Thacker was born in Newberry County, a son of the late Odell and Margaret Fant Thacker. He was a member of Sims Chapel Baptist Church in Whitmire and was a graduate of Carver High School. Surviving are a son, Ulysses Milton Thacker of Columbia; two sisters, Mary E. (Willie) Burnside of Mauldin and Rev. Thelma R. Prescott of Philadelphia, Pa.; two brothers, Odell (Charlotte) Thacker Jr. of New York City, N.Y.; and George (Sarah) Thacker of Philadelphia, Pa. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Sims Chapel Baptist Church in Whitmire. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Hunter Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Erastus Beard Jr.
Union native
GREENVILLE - Erastus Junior, J.R. Beard Jr., 74, of 102 Furman Road, Greenville, died April 30, 2002, at St. Francis Hosptial. Mr. Beard was born in Union, a son of the late Erastus Beard Sr. and Fannie Galloway Beard. He was a former milkman, textile supervisor, loom fixer/instructor, entrepreneur, owner of the Green Top service station and the Hamburger Shoppe Restaurant. Mr. Beard was also an income tax preparer, semi-retired in 1990 and retired in 1998. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Truth Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Irene Longshore Beard; daughters, Delores Dodie Crane and son-in-law, Lt. Col. Ret. USAF Lowell Crane of Dover, Delaware; Crystal Christy McCroskey and son-in-law, Rodger McCroskey of Greenville; a son, Lt. Col. USAF Barry Beard and daughter-in-law, Terry Beard of San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Ruby Teague of Asheville, N.C.; Elsie Weathers of Union, Marie Lindsey of Spartanburg and Betty Ann Briggs of Union; a brother Bobby Gene Beard of Anderson; and grandchildren, Chari Crane, Christen C.J. McCroskey, Kensey McCroskey, Ross Patrick Crane, 2nd Lt. Casey Beard, Christopher Beard and Carl Beard. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Truth Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. Sammy Kay assisted by a son, Barry M. Beard. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday night from 6:30-8 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 15 Oregon St., Greenville, SC 29605, The Connie Maxwell Children's Home, PO Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648, or to Widows at Truth Missionary Baptist Church of Greenville, 200 Saluda Dam Rd., Greenville, SC 29611. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown, Greenville, has charge of arrangements.
