Friday, December 6, 2024
Union, SC
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Lennie Anthony Rogess, Sr.​​​
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It is with heavy heart that we share the passing of Lennie Anthony Rogess the first, who left us on December 1st, 2024, at the age of 74. He was blessed to pass in the comfort of good friend Cheryl Cooke's home, where he was renting a room.
Born November 7, 1950, in Guam, Lennie went on to graduate from the University of Guam with a master’s degree in administration of education. During this time, he would father two children, Brian and Christine. He would later go on to join the United States Army as an Army Ranger, where he would travel the world. Eventually he would settle down and marry Jeannie Brown. He loved her children like his own, and they would eventually have their own son, Lennie Anthony Rogess II. While the marriage didn't last, the family continued to rely on each other during tough times and remained close.
Lennie was also well known for being a hard worker. He spent many years at Torrington before it became Timken. At the same time, he also worked as a bus driver for the Union County School System. He also worked with them as a janitor. His home was often decorated with the Christmas cards given to him by children from his job. At one point, he spent time as a security guard at Wallace Thomson Hospital. When he left the mill, he picked up a job at BiLo, remaining with the company when the building was bought by KJs. And when he stopped driving the school bus, he picked up a night shift at AMI kids Camp White Pines.
It feels like everyone knew Lennie. He greeted people by name wherever he went. He is survived by many loved ones: son, Lennie Rogess and daughter-in-law Hollis Fowler; granddaughters--Gwen Rogess and Morgan Fowler; stepdaughter, Vicki Toney and son-in-law, Rolph Toney; stepson, Charles Lee, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Dovie Lee; and stepson, Michael Lee and daughter-in-law, Phyllis Lee. He also had many nieces and nephews who found him to be a source of many fun stories. Among them are Matthew Manibusan, Jolynn Chitwood, Eden Chitwood, Novah Manibusan, Maddie Manibusan, Matthew Yarborough, Josiah Manibusan, and many other numerous family members who live in Guam. He was also survived by his other children, Brian and Christine. He was predeceased by stepson, Chris Lee; sister, Agripina Alvarez; niece, Joann Revis; and a brother.
Lennie asked that his remains be cremated, so no burial is to be expected. However, his faith was very dear to him, so mass will be held in his honor on Tuesday, December 10, at 2 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, located at 103 E. South Street, Union, SC 29379.
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​​​The S.R Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Union, SC
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Billie Jacqueline Darnell​​​
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Mrs. Billie Jacqueline Darnell, the widow of Randy Darnell, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Mrs. Darnell was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 24, 1951, the daughter of Bill Lindler and Georgia Inman Lindler. She was a graduate of Whitmire High School and was a retired textile worker.
Surviving are a daughter, Shawn Taylor and her husband Jason of Union; four sisters: Marilyn Hamblin and husband
Stu of Union, Pam Burnett and husband Bob of Goose Creek, Paula Turner and husband Gerald of Trenton, and Beth Johnson and husband Chris of Alvin; two brothers--Billy Lindler and his wife Barbara of Moncks Corner, and Dan Lindler and his wife Theresa of North Charleston; a stepdaughter, Miranda Riggs of Woodruff; and a brother-in-law, Jimmy Huneycutt of Whitmire. Surviving grandchildren are Jenna Taylor (Evan) and Kaitlyn Taylor; a great-grandson, Carter Gilliam; a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles, and a lifelong friend, Betty Thompson. Mrs. Darnell was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Huneycutt, and a stepson, Alex Darnell.
A celebration of life will be held at the S. R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 1:00 PM, conducted by Rev. Dr. E. Bryan Malone and Mr. Billy Lindler
The family will be at their respective homes.
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​​​The S.R Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Union, SC
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Joyce Vaughan Adams​​​
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Mrs. Joyce Ann Vaughan Adams, age 85, wife of Ernest “Twig” Adams, of 820 Brown’s Creek Church Road, Union, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at her home.
Mrs. Adams was born on January 19, 1939, in Union, the daughter of the late C.C. Vaughan and Bertie Vaughan Vaughan. She was a graduate of Jonesville High School and had previously worked at Cone Mill. Mrs. Adams was a member of Brown’s Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband of 65 years are a sister, Rita Sanders and husband Jim of Union; two grandsons--Matthew Gregory and Jesse Gregory and wife Meagan, all of Union; four great-grandchildren: Gavin Gregory, Maddie Gregory, Ally Gregory, and Judson Gregory; and a sister-in-law, Sue Gregory. She was predeceased by two daughters--Pam Gregory and Deanna Greene; one grandson, Ronnie Craig; a sister, Shirley Bobo; and four brothers: Gerald Vaughan, Larry Vaughan, Chris Vaughan, and Floyd Vaughan.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Brown’s Creek Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Shawn Head. The family will receive friends immediately following the services at the church.
Memorials may be made to Brown’s Creek Baptist Church, 118 Brown’s Creek Church Rd., Union, SC 29379.
The family is at the home, 820 Browns Creek Church Road, Union, SC 29379.
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​​​The S.R Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Friday, December 6, 2024
Union, SC
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Mary Louise Lipscomb​
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​​​​​Mrs. Mary Louise Dawkins Lipscomb, 77, of 178 Peacewood Drive, Union, widow of Mr. Mack Lipscomb, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home.
Mrs. Lipscomb was born on November 21, 1947, the daughter of the late Lavander and Leola Kelley Dawkins.
Survivors include one son, Antonio Lipscomb; one daughter, Tammie Westfield; three brothers: Albert Dawkins, Jesse Kelley, and Connor Dawkins; two sisters--Reverend Sadie Norman and Drucilla Dawkins; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers: William Dawkins, Lavander Dawkins, Jr., and Paul Kelley; and three sisters: Effie Kelley, Emma Dawkins, and Mattie Pearl Copeland.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel. Public viewing will be held today from 1-5 pm at the funeral home.
The family is at the home of her daughter, 6060 Cross Anchor Road, Enoree, SC.
Lewis Funeral and Crematory has charge of the arrangements.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory (www.lewisfuneralhomeofunion.com)