Michael Bryon Burnett
U.S. Army veteran
BUFFALO - Michael Mike Bryon Burnett, 38, husband of Emily Eubanks Burnett, of 414 Bailey Rd., Buffalo, died Wednesday afternoon, May 8, 2002. Mr. Burnett was born in Union on June 28, 1963, a son of Lewis E. Burnett of Metter, Ga. and Joyce Capps Haney of Union. Mr. Burnett was employed with Mrs. Smith's Bakery formerly Flowers Bakery of Spartanburg. He attended Lockhart High School and was a graduate of Union High School. Mr. Burnett was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served from 1982 to 1986. He was a member of Lockhart Free Will Baptist Church and attended Bethel United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife, mother and father are two sons, Jarrod Burnett and Kyle Burnett of the home; his step-father, James Haney of Union; two brothers, Eddie Burnett of Union and Joey Haney of Gaffney; and his paternal grandmother, Eloise Burnett of Union. Mr. Burnett was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Jesse Burnett and his maternal grandparents, Bert and Louise Capps. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Don Alexander. Burial will be in Union Memorial Gardens. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends tonight from 7-8:30. The family is at the home of his mother and step-father, Joyce and James Haney, 3627 Jonesville-Lockhart Highway, Union, and at the home of his mother-in-law, Mary Dell Eubanks, 1218 Arthur Boulevard, Union. Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 1705 Lockhart Highway, Union. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Janie Bogan Hyatt
Retired
JONESVILLE - Janie Antonie Lancaster Bogan Hyatt, 85, of 143 Academy St., Jonesville, widow of Marvin Hyatt, died May 9, 2002, at 2:13 a.m. in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hyatt was born in Union County on March 11, 1917, the daughter of the late Pinckney and Della Hyatt Lancaster. She was first married to the late Clyde E. Bogan. Mrs. Hyatt was a member of the Bogansville United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She was a graduate of West Springs High School and was retired from the C&S Cafeteria in Jonesville after 30 years of service. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Clyde Wayne Bogan Sr. and his wife, Brenda S. Bogan of Union and Brent Lancaster Bogan of the home; four grandchildren, Wayne Bogan Jr. of Rock Hill, Robert Bogan of Central, Poppi Umberg of Spartanburg and Laura Bogan of Atlanta, Ga.; three great-grandchildren, Taylor Bogan, Alex Umberg and Ella Umberg; two step-grandchildren, Kim Lawson of Pauline and Kelly Small of Union; and five step-great-grandchildren, John David Brooks, Kannon Small, Jakob Lawson, Jordan Lawson and Kaleb Small. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Bogansville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Gary Peterson, Rev. Alan West and 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 7-9 and will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Saturday to await the hour of service. The family is at the home, 143 Academy St., Jonesville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bogansville United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 4052 Buffalo-West Springs Highway, Jonesville, 29353. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Adolphus Lee Polk
Retired truck driver
Adolphus Lee Polk, 60, husband of Annie Polk, 270 Oakland Road, died May 7, 2002, at Wallace Thomson Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Union Community Funeral Home.
James E. Haney
Retired UM employee
James E. Haney, 64, husband of Joyce Capps Haney of 3627 Jonesville-Lockhart Highway died at his residence May 10, 2002 at 1:45 p. m. after an extended illness. Mr. Haney was born in Clyde, N. C. on Jan. 23, 1938, a son of the late Will and Daisey Boulward Haney. He was a member of the Lockhart Free Will Baptist Church. He was retired from United Merchants, Union Plant and Draper-Texanaco of Spartanburg. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Joey Haney of Gaffney and Eddie Burnett of Union; seven sisters, Maggie Miller of Hartwell, Ga., Rosie Moore of Buffalo, Jean Turner and Sandra West, both of Union, Cindy Gibson of Spartanburg, Vanessa Hogan of Cheraw and Linda McAllister of Gainesville, Fa.; three brothers, Michael Haney and Gerald Haney, both of Buffalo and William Haney of Union; nine grandchildren. Mrs. Haney was predeceased by a son, Michael B. Mike Burnett. The family is at the home, 3627 Jonesville-Lockhart Highway. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the S. R. Holcombe Funeral Home.
Geraldine Sumner Hayes
Retired shipping clerk
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. - Geraldine Sumner Hayes, 65, wife of Jonas William Hayes, of 132 Yarbro Road, lot 22, Kings Mountain, NC died May 9, 2002 at her home. Born in Union, she was the daughter of the late Brooks and Etta Ward Sumner, and was preceded in death by a brother, John S. Sumner and a sister, Ruby Sumner Huwitt. She was a member of Christian Holiness Mission in Kings Mountain and was retired from Clevemont Industries, where she was a shipping clerk. Surviving in addition to her husband of 42 years, are sons and daughters in-law, Lynn and Melanie Hayes of Kings Mountain and Michael Puffy and Lisa Hayes of Gaffney; a daughter, Patsy Hayes Walker and husband, Jeff of kings Mountain; two brothers, Jim Sumner of Union and Bill Sumner of Lancaster; two sisters, Katie Foster and Shirley Burnett, both f Union; grandchildren, Christy Walker Kinmon, Jeffrey Walker, Chad Hayes, Chasity Hayes, Brittany Hayes and Brooke Hayes and great-grandchild, Madison Walker Kinmon. Funeral services will be held this morning at 11 at Christian Freedom Baptist Church by Rev. Mike Chambers. Burial will be in Christian Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday night at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to Christian Freedom Baptist church, building fund, 246 Range Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 952 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Harris Funeral Home Inc. of Kings Mountain had charge of arrangements.
Jack H. Allison
Korean Conflict veteran
Jack H. Allison, 71, of 307 Lakeview Heights, husband of Helen Gunnings Allison, died May 11, 2002, at 11:10 p.m. in Oakmont Nursing Home after an extended illness. Mr. Allison was born in Lockhart on July 29, 1930, a son of the late Robert M. Allison and Alice Ashford Allison Robinson. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Allison was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the United States Army and was retired from Cone Mills, Carlisle Finishing Plant, and also was retired as a security guard for Webb Forging. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Vicki Anne Allison of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack D. and Donice Robinson Allison and Joey and Cathy Collins Allison, all of Union; six grandchildren, Tyler Allison, Brad Allison, Hunter Allison, Destiny Allison, Brandon Allison and Alyssa Allison, all of Union; and his mother-in-law, Vicki Allen Gunnings of Union. Mr. Allison was predeceased by a brother, Dana Allison; and a step-sister, Grace Robinson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mon-Aetna Baptist Church by the Rev. Benny Green, the Rev. Barry Ellis and Dr. Thomas Young. Burial will be in Union Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Chris Sumner, Tony Groves, Jackie Vaughan, Freddie Griffen, Roy Youngblood and Donald Robinson. Employees and staff of Oakmont Nursing Home are asked to sit in a group. Former Roller Print employees of Cone Mills, Carlisle Finishing Plant, are asked to assemble at the church Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. to form the honorary escort. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends tonight from 7-8:30 and will be placed in the church Tuesday at 1 p.m. to form the honorary escort. The family is at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Jack D. and Donice Robinson Allison, 121 Pine Forest Road, South Hills, Union. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of South Carolina, 432-B North Duncan By-Pass, Union, 29379. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
James B. Byars
World War II Veteran
James Benson Byars, 86, of Oakmont Nursing Home, formerly of 121 Hillcrest Drive, widower of Mable Gregory Byars, died May 13, 2002, at 7:57 a.m. in Wallace Thomson Hospital Mr. Byars was born in Union on Jan. 23, 1915, a son of the late Richard Benson and Allie Williamson Byars. He was a member of McCutchen Memorial Presbyterian Church and had served as an Elder of the church. Mr. Byars was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army and was retired from the South Carolina Highway Department. Surviving are a brother, Hugh Phillips of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and a niece. The family is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. West, 119 Hillcrest Dr. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.
James E. Haney
Retired textile worker
James E. Haney, 64, of 3627 Jonesville-Lockhart Highway, husband of Joyce Capps Haney, died at his home May 10, 2002, at 1:45 p.m. after an extended illness. Mr. Haney was born in Clyde, N.C., on Jan. 23, 1938, a son of the late Will and Daisey Boulware Haney. He was a member of Lockhart Freewill Baptist Church. He was retired from United Merchants, Union Plant, and Draper-Texamaco of Spartanburg. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Joey Haney of Gaffney and Eddie Burnett of Union; seven sisters, Maggie Miller of Hartwell, Ga., Rosie Moore of Buffalo, Jean Turner and Sandra West, both of Union, Cindy Gibson of Spartanburg, Vanessa Hogan of Cheraw and Linda McAllister of Gainesville, Ga.; three brothers, Michael Haney and Gerald Haney, both of Buffalo and William Haney of Union; nine grandchildren; and special friends, Betty and Barry Stepp of Union. Mr. Haney was predeceased by a son, Michael B. "Mike" Burnett. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Lockhart Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Richard Conyers and the Rev. Paul Childers. Burial was in Union Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers were Robert Capps, Bryan Childers, Emry Roberts, Troy Vaughan, Billy Dean Gibson, Ronnie Lamb, Jerry Jordan and J.T. Vinson. Members of the Men's Sunday School Class were asked to assemble at the church Sunday at 2:45 p.m. to form the honorary escort. The body remained at the funeral home where the family received friends Saturday night from 7-8:30 p.m. and was placed in the church at 2 p.m. Sunday to await the hour of service. The family was at the home, 3627 Jonesville-Lockhart Highway, Union. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
Martha D. Haney
Waynesville, N.C. native
Martha Dyer Haney, 99, formerly of Buffalo, widow of Milas Haney, died May 11, 2002, at 2:15 a.m. in Ellen Sagar Nursing Home after a period of declining health. Mrs. Haney was born in Waynesville, N.C., on Feb. 9, 1903, a daughter of the late John Henry Dyer and Ethel Brown Dyer. She was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. Mrs. Haney was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce H. and Vernon Abee of Union; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Haney was predeceased by three daughters, Betty H. Barber, Hilda H. Fuller and Jeanette Price; three sons, Carl Haney, Everette Haney and Amos Haney; and three grandchildren, Carla Haney, Jackie Lancaster and Susan Barber. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at Buffalo Baptist Church by the Rev. Tim Anderson, the Rev. Johnny Burgess. Burial will be in Putman Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Mike Haney, Eric Haney, Steve Abee, Jeff Abee, Gene West, John Lowe, David Scott and Ricky Lancaster. The following are asked to assemble at the church today at 3:15 p.m. to form the honorary escort: Doil Arthur, Charley Hughes, Wishie Hines, Tommy Boyd, Dickie Boyd, Dr. Kent Switzer, Dr. David Keith and Helen Raye Lawson. The body remained at the funeral home where the family received friends Sunday night from 7-8:30 and will be placed in the church at 2:30 today to await the hour of service. The family is at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Vernon Abee, 516 Toluca St., Union. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Columbus E. Kershaw
Columbus Eugene Kershaw, 51, of 127 Imperial Drive, died May 10, 2002, at his home. Mr. Kershaw was born in Union County on March 16, 1951, a son of Elizabeth Rozener and the late Lester Kershaw Jr. He was a graduate of Sims High School, class of 1969. Mr. Kershaw held a diversified career from manufacturing, masonry and Quality Inspector for Spartanburg Steel. He was an active member of the North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for 36 years. Surviving are his wife, Earleen Kershaw of the home; two sons, Kevin Eugene and Keith Kershaw of Union; a daughter, Latasha Yvette Kershaw of Union; three brothers, Lester (Grace), Michael (Cindy) and Danny (Pricilla) Kershaw of Union; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses by Joe Adams and Authur Stevens. Burial will be in St. Paul Society Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home, 127 Imperial Dr., Union. Viewing will be today from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. The body will be placed in Kingdom Hall at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Gibson and Brown Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Samuel Trammell
Retired from United Merchants
Samuel Trammell, 74, of Pacolet Care Center in Pacolet, formerly of 304 Stutts Ave., Union, died May 11, 2002, at 10:15 a.m. in Wallace Thomson Hospital after a period of declining health. Mr. Trammell was born in Union on Feb. 16, 1928, a son of the late Woddie and Mollie Forrester Trammell. He was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Trammell was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army and was retired from United Merchants, Union Plant. Survivors include a sister, Mildred T. Tipton of Union; a brother, Marvin Trammell of Union; and two grandchildren. Mr. Trammell was predeceased by a daughter, Mollie Grossell, and two sisters, Vera Boulware Birch and Juanita Corley. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Sardis United Methodist Church by the Rev. Angelia Price the Rev. Stan Tipton. Burial was in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers were Allen Silvers, James Tesner, James Trammell, Jason Trammell and Chris Boulware. The body remained at the funeral home and was placed in the church Sunday at 3 p.m. to await the hour of service. The family is at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tipton, 304 Stutts Ave., Union, and received friends in the church fellowship hall immediately following the graveside services Sunday. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
James B. Byars
World War II veteran
James Benson Byars, 86, of Oakmont Nursing Home, formerly of 121 Hillcrest Drive, widower of Mable Gregory Byars, died May 13, 2002, at 7:57 a.m. in Wallace Thomson Hospital Mr. Byars was born in Union on Jan. 23, 1915, a son of the late Richard Benson and Allie Williamson Byars. He was a member of McCutchen Memorial Presbyterian Church and had served as an Elder of the church. Mr. Byars was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army and was retired from the South Carolina Highway Department. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Hugh and Catherine Phillips of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a niece, Mrs. Frank (Vickie) Lynch of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a great-niece, Erin Martin of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and special friends, Bobby Vaughan and Mr. and Mrs. H.J. West all of Union. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Reuben Wallace and Rev. Tim Anderson. Burial will be in Union Memorial Gardens. The following nephews will serve as active pallbearers: George Gregory, Gerald Gregory, Tony Gregory, Alvin Lancaster, Frank Lynch and Dean West. Staff and friends of Oakmont Nursing Home are asked to sit in a group. 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 Mr. and Mrs. H.J. West, 119 Hillcrest Dr. Memorials may be made to McCutcheon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1438 Lockhart Highway, Union. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Robbie Whitney
COLUMBIA - Robbie Whitney, 63, died May 10, 2002, in Columbia. Ms. Whitney was born in Newberry County, a daughter of the late Tinsley and Gracie H. Whitney. Surviving are a sister, Thelma Whitney of Columbia; brothers, William B. (Yolanda) Whitney of Greenville, Albert P. (Barbara) Whitney of Inman and Tom C. Whitney of Columbia; two nieces; six nephews; one great-niece; two aunts; cousins; and other relatives. Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. in Seekwell Baptist Church, Maybington. Burial was in the church cemetery. Wake services were held Monday at 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home. The body was placed in the church at 10 a.m. today to await the hour of service. Leevy's Funeral Home, had charge of arrangements.
Evelyn L. Vaughan
Union native
CONWAY, ARK. - Evelyn Preach Lawson Lancaster Vaughan, 94, formerly of Union, widow of Roy Vaughan, died May 14, 2002, in Conway, Ark. Mrs. Vaughan was born in Union on April 16, 1908, a daughter of the late James Monroe and Myra Ellen Smith Lawson. She was retired from Milliken Co., Lockhart Plant and had worked as a house mother at the S.C. School for the Deaf and Blind in Spartanburg. Mrs. Vaughan is a member of Philippi Baptist Church. She was first married to the late Allen Lancaster. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Ann Jenkins Lancaster of Conway, Ark.; one granddaughter, Suzanne Lancaster of Ark.; one grandson, Todd Lancaster of Calif.; and three sisters, Bertha Lancaster, Vera Trammel and Doris Addison all of Union. She was predeceased by a grandson, Eric Lancaster; four sisters, Irene Adams, Bessie Vaughan, Thelma Adams and Willie Brewington; and four brothers, Vernon Lawson, Gettis Lawson, Woodrow Lawson and Albert Bud Lawson. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Philippi Baptist Church by the Rev. Tommy McManus, Rev. Jerry Ford and Rev. Jessie Bentley. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Friday night from 7-9 and will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Saturday to await the hour of service. The family is at the home of her niece, Joyce T. McDade, 234 Harwood Heights, Union. Memorials may be made to the Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 327 Philippi Baptist Church Rd., Union. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Deacon Clarence Bradley
New Jersey resident
Burial services for Deacon Clarence Bradley, husband of Willie M. Hopkins, of New Jersey will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. in the New Emanuel Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Gary B. Thompson and a daughter, Emily C. Hargett; and Union family members, Maggie Rodgers, Alma Glenn, Auguster Brannon, Minnie Tally and Curtis Hopkins. Public viewing will be held at the Union Community Funeral Home Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Union Community Funeral Home has charge of local arrangements. Junior Y. Briggs Retired cafeteria employee Junior Y. Briggs, 92, widow of Alvonia (Buster) Briggs, of 122 Sparkstown Dr., Enoree, died May 16, 2002, at Ellen Sagar Nursing Home at 12:35 a.m. after an extended illness. Ms. Briggs was born in Cross Keys in July 1910, a daughter of the late Spencer and Emma Yarborough. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Ms. Briggs was a retired cook from the Cross Keys school. Ms. Briggs was on the Usher Board and was a member of the Mutual Society and Mother of the Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Rufus Ray Briggs of Santuck, Thomas Edward (Addie) Briggs of Cross Keys, Marion (Marion) Briggs of Cross Keys, Donald (Bernice) Briggs of Moore, and daughter-in-law, Barbara Briggs of Cross Keys. She was predeceased by three sons, Al J. Briggs, Dolphus and Eunice Briggs; two daughters, Thelma Briggs and Clara Briggs Jones; two grandson, Tee Arthur Briggs. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church by the Rev. J.L. Peake. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Public viewing will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until closing at the funeral home. The family is at the home, 122 Sparkstown Dr., Enoree. Carolina Mortuary has charge of arrangements.
Mary W. Boughman
Baptist
Mary Walsh Boughman, 72, of 180 Boughman Rd., widow of John Boughman, died May 16, 2002, at 1:15 p.m. in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Boughman was born in Ferguson, N.C. on Nov. 4, 1929, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Triplett Walsh. She attended Salem Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Debra B. and Mike Wilson of Union; three sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Penny Boughman, Dennis Boughman and Jerry and Susan Boughman all of Union; a brother, Benjamin Walsh of Ferguson, N.C.; two sisters, Alma White of Ferguson, N.C. and Flossie Bryant of Colfax, N.C.; four grandchildren, Ashley Wilson, Brooke Wilson, Deidre Wilson and Heather Wilson. Mrs. Boughman was predeceased by an infant son and daughter, Mary Laura Boughman. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church by the Rev. Wayne Cooke and Elder Larry W. Boughman. Burial will be in the Kelly Chapel Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Toney Rector, Richard Henderson, George Gregory, Van Helms, Bunk Crocker and Russell Crocker. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends tonight from 7-9 and will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Saturday to await the hour of service. The family is at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Debra B. and Mike Wilson, 316 Wilson Rd., Union. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Sarah H. Fullbright
Homemaker
ENOREE - Sarah Hembree Fullbright, 66, of 489 Liberty Ridge Road, died May 15, 2002, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Union County, she was the daughter of the late Stobo and Gelenia Lawson Hembree and the wife of Bobby Fullbright of the home. She was a member of Lower Fairforest Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Robert Warr and James Warr of Union; a daughter, Christie Warr-Eakins of Enoree; two step-daughters, Judy Bass of Laurens and Anne McDaniel of Union; a sister, Lennie Smith of Woodruff; five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Cedar Hill Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Marvin Fullbright. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 7-9. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Cedar Hill Funeral Home, Woodruff, has charge of arrangements.
Charles M. Hayes Sr.
Baptist
JONESVILLE - Charles Morris Hayes Sr., 39, husband of Tolya Johnson Hayes, of 221 Depot St., Jonesville, died May 18, 2002, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Mr. Hayes was born in Spartanburg on Jan. 14, 1963, a son of James and Shirley Folesbee Hayes of Arcadia and Morris Murph of Jacksonville, Fla. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Hayes was a graduate of Dorman High School Class of 1981 and attended Spartanburg Tech. He was employed with Clearwater Pools and Spas. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Brandy Hayes of Duncan and Hanna Wade of the home; a son, Zach Hayes Jr. of the home; a brother, David Hayes of Lake Bowen; two sisters, Sherry Hayes of Spartanburg and Susan Steadings of Inman; a grandson, Mark Brandon Hayes of Duncan; and 13 nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Jerry Lawson. The family will receive friends at Holcombe's Jonesville Chapel Tuesday night from 7-9. The family is at the home of his mother-in-law, Lucille Johnson, 163 Gilead Hills Drive, Jonesville. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Jerel E. Brandon
UHS Class of 2001
Jerel Eugene Brandon, 19, of 503 McClure St., died May 19, 2002. Born in Union County on March 7, 1983, he was the son of Howard and Cathy Brandon. He was a graduate of Union High School Class of 2001. He attended Spartanburg Technical College. Jerel was a member of Union High School's 1999 and 2000 Class 3-A State Championship Football Teams. He attended Woodson Chapel Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his parents is a sister, Shakira Brandon of Union. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Woodson Chapel Baptist Church by Minister Eric Kershaw. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home, 503 McClure St. Mourners may stop by the funeral home to sign the guest register as there will be no viewing of the body. Gibson and Brown Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
