Friday, January 9, 2026
Jonesville, SC
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Bryan Thomas Jarrett​
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Mr. Bryan Thomas Jarrett, age 58, husband of Amy Austin Jarrett, of 1192 South Jonesville Hwy., passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Mr. Jarrett was born in Spartanburg, SC, on July 24, 1967, the son of Linda Vinson Jarrett and the late Harold C. Jarrett. He was a 1986 graduate of Jonesville High School and was employed with Milliken & Company –
Cedar Hill Plant in Jonesville. Mr. Jarrett was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, and was a member of the Bogan’s Hunting and Fishing Club.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a brother, Scott Jarrett and his wife, Luann, of Union; and special sisters-in-law, Stacy Austin and Missy White and her husband, Alan. Mr. Jarrett is also survived by nieces, Stephanie Jarrett (John) and Rylee Austin; and nephews: Tony Jarrett (Amanda), Gage Austin, Caden Austin, Chris Austin (Shae), and Austin Senn. He also leaves behind great-nieces: Savannah Sprouse, Hailee Sprouse, and Avery Sprouse; great-nephews, Nicholas Palmer and Ryker Jarrett; his father-in-law, W.S. Austin; and his fur baby, Buttercup. In addition to his father, Harold Jarrett, Mr. Jarrett was predeceased by a sister, Monica Senn; his paternal grandparents, Workman Jarrett and Madera Jarrett; his maternal grandparents, Ansel Vinson and Pearl Vinson; a mother-in-law, Hilda Austin; and a brother-in-law, Steven Austin.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 10, 2026, at New Hope United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Angela Price. Burial will follow in the New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive family and friends today from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel.
Active pallbearers will be Tony Jarrett, Gage Austin, Caden Austin, John Keith, and Chris Nance.
The family will be at the home, 1192 South Jonesville Hwy., Jonesville, SC.
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​​​The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)​
Union, SC
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Inez Hurley Howard​
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Mrs. Inez Hurley Howard, age 94, 255 Harris Lake Rd., Union, widow of Alvin Joseph Howard, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Howard was born on August 31, 1931, in Decatur, GA, the daughter of the late Jessie Alton Hurley and Martha Jane Combast Hurley. She was a member of Jonesville Church of God.
Surviving are a daughter, Nelda Harris and husband Randy of Union; a son, Alvin Eugene Howard and wife Gwen of Largo, FL; five sisters: Maggie Brinson and husband Roy of Cross City, FL, Agnes Miserak of Bainbridge, GA, Jewel Woodberry and husband Bill of Cross City, FL, Irene Walker of Cross City, FL, and Ruby Harasymtzuk; five grandchildren: Shane Howard, Stamie Carter, Nathan Howard, Alisha Jones, and Xanthe Dotson; fourteen great-grandchildren; and lots of others who affectionately called her “Nanny.” She was predeceased by a son, Steven Douglas Howard; three brothers: “Skeet” Hurley, “Red” Hurley, and J.E. Hurley; and two sisters, Dot Morrison and Emma Jean Hurley.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel, conducted by Brother Stacy Strickland and Mr. Ken Dotson.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.
The family is at the home, 255 Harris Lake Rd., Union.
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​​​The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)​
Union, SC
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Glenda Harris Adams​
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Mrs. Glenda Harris Adams, age 75, of 119 Browns Creek Church Rd., Union, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Union Post Acute.
Mrs. Adams was born in Union on February 17, 1950, the daughter of the late Joseph M. Harris, Jr. and Eva Randall Harris. She was a graduate of Union High School and had retired from Milliken and Co. Mrs. Adams also worked as a pharmacy technician with CVS, as a caregiver with Comfort Keepers, and was formerly the
bookkeeper for Adams Logging. She loved going to the beach and the lake, but most of all, she loved her family and her fur baby, Maybelle.
Mrs. Adams is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Robertson, and her husband, Reggie, of Union; her son, John Christopher Ward, and his wife, Mandy, of Bedford, IN; grandchildren: Johnny Adams, Cori Patrick (Kole), Walker Ward, and Waverly Ward; and great-grandson, Jaxon Adams. She is also survived by her sisters, Rita H. Canupp (Landy) and Debra Cannon (Lindsey); her brother, Marion “Shug” Harris; her brother-in-law, Graham Gault, Sr.; many nieces and nephews; special friends: Summer Armstrong, Jake Wilburn, and Brenda Kinlaw; and former sister-in-law, Patti Adams. She was predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth Ann Gault.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Holcombe's Jonesville Chapel, conducted by Mark Foster. Receiving of friends will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Holcombe's Jonesville Chapel. Burial will follow the services at Union Memorial Gardens.
Active pallbearers will be Johnny Adams, Reggie Robertson, Kole Patrick, Jake Wilburn, DJ Long, and Graham Gault, Jr.
The family will be at the home, 119 Browns Creek Church Rd.
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​​​The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)​
Pacolet, SC
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Steven G. "Goose" Parker​
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Mr. Steven Gene “Goose” Parker, age 66, of 1211 N. Hwy 150, Pacolet, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Mr. Parker was born in Spartanburg on October 1, 1959, the son of Gail Messer Parker and the late Dallas Gene Parker. He was a graduate of Broome High School and was a retired welder with Spartanburg Waste Management. Mr. Parker served as a councilman for the town of Central Pacolet. He loved hunting, fishing, NASCAR racing, and his many friends.
Surviving in addition to his mother is his companion, Rita Kirby of Central Pacolet; a daughter, Kim Sellars and husband Shane of Spartanburg; a sister, Tammy Rothrock; grandchildren: Parker Sellars, Paisley Sellars, and Janis Parker; and his beloved dog, “Buddy”. He was predeceased by his son, Jeffery Gene Parker.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM Monday, January 12, 2026, at Pacolet First Baptist Church Cemetery, conducted by Pastor Lisa Parfitt and Rev. David Sellars. The family will receive friends on Monday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at New Beginnings Church prior to the graveside services.
Active pallbearers will be Alvin Littlejohn, Bobby Guyton, Eddie Guyton, Parker Sellars, Justin Rothrock, and Ricky Robinson.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The family will be at the home of his mother, Gail Parker, 1261 N. Hwy. 150, Pacolet.
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​​​The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)​
Friday, January 9, 2026
Carlisle, SC
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Annette Lynn Williams
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​Mrs. Annette Lynn Williams, 86, of 158 Marie Avenue, Carlisle, SC, widow of Mr. Ray Hardin Williams, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Williams was born on April 27, 1939, the daughter of the late Roy and Alma Pace Lynn.
Survivors include two sons, Melvin Good of Fountain Inn and Marcus Good (Angela) of Pickens; two daughters, Darlene Good of Greer and Kathy Good of Carlisle; a sister, Peggy Knight of Taylors; twelve grandchildren: Jamie Ray Good, Tabitha Good, Amanda Riddles, Chad Good, Mathew Good, Ronnie Warren, Jessie Ray Warren, Mekeda Warren, David Rains, Tonya Spearman, Tina Vernon, and C.R. Vernon; thirty-one great-grandchildren; and eighteen great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Gregory Good; and two brothers, Billy Joe Lynn and Raymond Lynn.
Services will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. at God's House of Prayer, 480 Dividing Waters Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of the arrangements.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory (www.lewisfuneralhomeofunion.com)
Union, SC
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Ronnie Tucker
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​Mr. Ronnie Tucker, 65, of 310 McBeth Street, Union, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Spartanburg Restorative Care.
Mr. Tucker was born on January 19, 1960, the son of Mrs. Elwillie Tucker of Union and the late Mr. Julius Tucker.
Surviving in addition to his mother are a daughter, Reniro Davis of Union, and three sisters: Robin Tucker Ballinger (Tavarious), Juliette Worthy, and Evette Rose (Richard).
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Maple Ridge Baptist Church. Public viewing will be held today from noon - 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family is at the home of his daughter, 121 Barnado Road, Apartment 15.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of the arrangements.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory (www.lewisfuneralhomeofunion.com)
Union, SC
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Charles Harris
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​Charles Kennedy Harris, 49, of 137 Imperial Drive, Union, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at his home.
Mr. Harris was born on January 29, 1977, the son of Charles Harris and Lois Means Harris. Charles was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Surviving in addition to his parents is one brother, Brad Harris.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Burial will follow at Saint Paul Society Cemetery.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of the arrangements.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory (www.lewisfuneralhomeofunion.com)
Sharon, SC
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Don Ray Johnson
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​Mr. Don Ray Johnson, 79, of 8084 Lockhart Road, Sharon, SC, passed away Tuesday, January 6, at Spartanburg Restorative Care.
Mr. Johnson was born on October 7, 1946, the son of Troy Johnson and Bertis Johnson.
Survivors include his companion, Denise M. Turner of the home, and two nephews, Jerry and Sammy Valentine.
Services will be held at a later date.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory (www.lewisfuneralhomeofunion.com)
Buffalo, SC
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Paulette Faile
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​Mrs. Paulette Faile, 61, of 309 Drugstore Street, Buffalo, SC, wife of Mr. Randall Keith Faile, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Faile was born on May 24, 1965, the daughter of the late Lloyd James Brunney and Mary Elizabeth Timmons Brunney.
Services will be held at a later date.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of the arrangements.
Lewis Funeral Home and Crematory (www.lewisfuneralhomeofunion.com)