Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Jonesville, SC
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Mary Joan Howell New​
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Mrs. Mary Joan Howell New, age 75, wife of Jacob Leroy New, of 116 Sprouse Rd., Jonesville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Mrs. New was born in Union on May 19, 1950, the daughter of the late Wade Howell and Helen Turner Howell. She retired from Dollar General as an assistant manager and was a member of Faith Community Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Shanon Winchester of Newberry; a sister, Teresa Waldrop and Robert Sumner of Jonesville; and a brother, James Howell and wife Perri of Spartanburg. She is also survived by grandchildren: Ashley Morgan, Jacob New, Jayden New, Lee New, and Sophie New; two great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Kristy Winchester; a son, David Winchester, Jr.; and a sister, Paula Heatherly.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Crescent Hospice for the care given to Mrs. New during her illness.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Faith Community Church, conducted by Rev. Steven McAbee.
Mrs. New will be carried home to 116 Sprouse Rd., Jonesville, on Wednesday, where she will remain until the time of the services. The family will receive friends during this time at the home.
Memorials may be made to Faith Community Church, 1113 Thompson Blvd., Union, SC 29379.
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​​The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)​
Jonesville, SC
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Stephanie Renae Robinson​
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Ms. Stephanie Renae Robinson, age 58, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at her home.
Ms. Robinson was born in Union on June 16, 1967, the daughter of the late Harold Wilson Robinson and Dorothy Thompson Robinson. She was a 1985 graduate of Jonesville High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from UNC-Chapel Hill. Ms. Robinson worked as a chemist for a textile plant in Kings Mountain, NC, prior to returning to Jonesville to care for her mother. She had also worked at Pete’s Family
Restaurant and Robinson Hardware. She enjoyed making candles, tending to her house plants, and had an affection for dogs.
Surviving are two sisters, Penny Meilinger and husband Mike of Greenville, and Jill Madden and husband Chris of Lancaster; four nieces; three nephews; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was also survived by her fur baby, Tyson.
Private services will be held by the family at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Union County Animal Shelter, 210 W. Main St., Union, SC 29379.
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​​The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)​
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Union, SC
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Pete Evans
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​Mr. Pete Evans, 78, of 134 Carem Rd., Union, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Mr. Evans was born on February 27, 1947, the son of the late Edward and Anna Walker Evans. Mr. Evans had worked with CSX Railway.
Funeral services are incomplete.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of the arrangements.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory (www.lewisfuneralhomeofunion.com)