Friday, May 16, 2025
Union, SC
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Karen Bailey Gallman
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Mrs. Karen Bailey Gallman, age 74, wife of Master Sergeant Stan Gallman, of 177 Hidden Forest Drive, Union, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, after an extended illness.
Mrs. Gallman was born on March 28, 1951, in Union, the daughter of the late James Robert Bailey and the late Sarah Frances Sanders. She was a graduate of Union High School and retired from Milliken Research Center in Spartanburg. Mrs. Gallman was a dedicated member of Bethlehem Methodist Church, where she was a member of
the choir and served on the Administrative Board. She taught the children’s Sunday School class for many years and loved working with the children and youth of the church. She was a Master Gardener and maintained a greenhouse as long as her health permitted. It was her joy to keep flowers around the church in immaculate condition. Mrs. Gallman was dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and was instrumental in assisting with Pink Sundays at her church. She raised thousands of dollars for breast cancer awareness and completed seventeen 3-day, 60-mile Walks for a Cure for the Susan G Komen Foundation in Atlanta and Minnesota.
Surviving in addition to her husband of fifty-two years are a daughter, Brandi G. Weaver; a granddaughter, Dylan J. Weaver, both of Union; two sisters—Deborah B. Peterson and her husband Walt of Minnesota and Carole B. Pack and her husband Derrel of Laurens; two brothers—Robert Bailey of Oregon and Jimmie Bailey of Union; a sister-in-law, Pam Cavender and husband Danny of Union; several nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Margaret Betenbaugh of Union.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Bethlehem Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Lee Coyle and Rev. Chad Ponder. Burial will follow in the Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the service.
Active pallbearers will be Juan Cruz, Robbie Littlejohn, Danny Cavender, Myron Harris, Jeff Gault, Ken Horne, Glenn Ribelin, and Al Foote.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the nurses and staff of Agape Hospice for the care, love, and compassion given to Karen during her illness.
Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Methodist Church, 1622 Kelly Road, Union, SC 29379.
The family will be at the home, 177 Hidden Forest Drive, Union.
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The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Whitmire, SC
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Deborah Nelson Everhart
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Mrs. Deborah Christine Nelson Everhart, age 69, of Whitmire, widow of Tony Everhart, passed away April 28, 2025.
Mrs. Everhart is survived by her mother, Mary Alice Nelson of Whitmire; a daughter, Mandy Willard and husband Jeffrey of Georgia; a son, William Cook and wife Wendy of Union; a sister, Kay Dillard; and two
brothers--Rusty Nelson and David Nelson. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, May 17, 2025, at God’s Healing Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Lee Cemetery.
Announcement courtesy of the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.
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The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Lockhart, SC
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Anna Marie Kimmer Lemons
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Mrs. Anna Marie Kimmer Lemons, age 67, wife of Phillip Lemons, of 497 Summit Drive, Lockhart, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Lemons was born on March 22, 1958, in Albemarle, NC, the daughter of the late L.V. Kimmer and Mattie
Lou Cameron Kimmer. She was a graduate of Lockhart High School and owned and operated Keepsake Jewelers for 26 years. Mrs. Lemons was a member of Lockhart First Baptist Church, where she was a former choir member. She loved to sing and praise the Lord as long as her health permitted. She had previously taught Sunday School at Lockhart Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Lemons was a past board member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce. Anna loved life and doing for others.
Surviving in addition to her husband of 50 years are a son, Jason Lemons and wife Vicki of Jonesville; a daughter, Kimberly Denise Eubanks of Union; a sister, Joyce Ann Hitt and husband Tommy of Jonesville; a brother, Wayne Kimmer and wife Martha of Boiling Springs; and six grandchildren: Amber Bumgarner, Emily Lemons, Jason Lemons, Jr., Corbin Eubanks, Issac Eubanks, and Ansli Iris Eubanks. She was predeceased by a sister, Tina Turner.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Lockhart First Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Justin Ford and Rev. David Sealy.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM prior to the services at the church.
The family would like to thank Judy McClain and the CCU Nurses, the staff of Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, and DCI of Union for their love and care of Mrs. Lemons.
Memorials may be made to Lockhart First Baptist Church, C/O the Building Fund, 126 Armory Road, Union, SC 29379.
The family is at the home, 497 Summit Drive, Lockhart, SC 29364.
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The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Union, SC
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Phillip Michael Bailey
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Mr. Phillip Michael Bailey, of Union, widower of Benemma Bentley Bailey, passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2025.
Phil was born on August 13, 1948, the son of the late Wendell and Lelia Young Bailey. He was a graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, NC, and Western Carolina University, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Phil retired after a 30-year career with the U.S. Forest Service. He had an avid interest in
studying his family history and participated for many years in Civil War reenactments in South Carolina. Phil loved his family, watching sunsets, and riding his ATV on the family property.
Surviving are his four brothers:, Steve (Nancy), Bill (Beth), Kenny (Nancy), and Danny Bailey (Tonja); his beloved aunt, Frances Vaughan; a close cousin, Janet (Levine); and multiple nephews, nieces, and cousins.
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A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Union, SC
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Ben "Ryan" Black, III
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Mr. Ben “Ryan” Black, III, age 76, of 102 N. Boyce St., Union, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Mr. Black was born in Union on February 5, 1949, the son of the late Ben R. Black, Jr. and Helen Youngblood Black. He was a graduate of Union High School and the University of South Carolina. Mr. Black was retired from Lowe’s and was a veteran of the US Air Force.
Surviving are a sister, Vickie Sloan; a brother, Ken Black and wife Tami, all of Union; three nephews: Josh Black and wife Katie of Laurens, Taylor Black and wife Drew of Liberty, and Thomas Paul Sloan of Union; a niece, Emily Black of Boiling Springs; and a large extended family in South Carolina and Florida.
Private services will be held by the family at a later date.
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The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Friday, May 16, 2025
Union, SC
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No local obituaries to report​
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