Jonesville, SC

Leonard Thornton

Mr. Leonard Thornton, age 79, widower of Jackie Threatt Thornton, of 1861 Mudbridge Rd., Jonesville, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Mr. Thornton was born in Spartanburg, October 19, 1933, a son of the late Eula Thornton. He was a graduate of Roebuck High School and retired from Spartan Mills, Rosemont Plant. Mr. Thornton was manager of Lancaster’s Deer Cooler for the last fifteen years. He was a member of West Springs Baptist Church where he had served on the cemetery committee. Mr. Thornton was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War.
Surviving two daughters: Kathy Berry and husband Steve of Union and Gaye Henry and husband Scott of Fort Hood, TX; two sons Ricky Thornton and wife Emelie of Union and Jeffrey Thornton of Charleston; two sisters, Gayle Teaster and husband Lawrence of Pacolet and Sandra Jennings and husband Billy of Pauline; one brother, Billy Thornton and wife Linda of Pacolet; grandchildren, Willa Hucks Mull and husband Teddy of Buffalo, Lee Thornton and wife Kristen of Inman, Capt. Alan Lancaster and wife Anna of Raiford, NC, Joseph Lancaster and special friend Brittney Powers of Jonesville, Trey Hucks and wife Jessica of Aubeny, OR, Dakota Henry of Atlanta, GA, and Zane Henry of TX; great-grandchildren, Blaire Therrell, Blaine Therrell, Ethan Lancaster, Adi Thornton and Adam Lancaster; and a special friend, Selena Hyatt.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM today at West Springs Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Rufus Chaneyworth, Rev. Joe White, Rev. Robert Jarvis and Rev. Bobby Pettit. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Sam Phillips, Michael Robinson, David Liner, Tommy Mowdy, David Alexander and Gant Correll.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 PM today at the church prior to the services.
Memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Dr., Spartanburg, SC 29303 or to Hunters for the Hungry, 507 Amellia Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29302.
The family will be at the home, 1861 Mudbridge Rd., Jonesville, SC.
The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)

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Buffalo, SC

Thomas R. Lugo

Mr. Thomas R. Lugo, age 85, husband of Donna Trammell Lugo of 3260 Mt. Lebanon Rd., Buffalo, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013.
Mr. Lugo was born in Bridgeport, TX May 9, 1928, a son of the late Braulio Lugo and Elizabeth Lugo.
Surviving in addition to his wife are six daughters: Shanan Lugo Peahuff of Buffalo, Elida L. Monroy of Chicago, IL, Yolanda Lugo of Milwaukee, WI, Rosalinda Lugo of Hammond, IN, Irma L. Salazar and Guadlupe Lugo both of Live Oak, TX; two step-sons: Chris Boulware and Chad Boulware both of Buffalo; two sisters: Ponciana Lugo and Ignacia Lugo both of Chicago, IL; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Lugo was predeceased by two sons: Tom G. Lugo and Adam G. Lugo.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM today at Union Memorial Gardens conducted by Rev. Robert Branch.
Active pallbearers will be Shane Peahuff, Chris Boulware, David Martin, Grady Trammell, William Headley and Gary Sizemore.
Visitation will be held at the graveside immediately following the service.

SR Holcombe Funeral Home (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)

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Pacolet, SC

Rickey Dean Motts

Mr. Rickey Dean Motts, age 62, husband of Wanda Woody Motts of 951 N. Hwy 150, Pacolet, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at BonSecours, St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC.
Mr. Motts was born in Spartanburg, SC November 8, 1950, a son of Shelton Motts of Pacolet and Olivia Hoppes Hudson of Jonesville.He was a graduate of Pacolet High School and Wofford College. Mr. Motts was a self-employed construction worker for thirty-five years and had also worked for Timken for seven years. He was the owner of Pacolet Used Cars and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Motts was a member of the NRA.
Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are a step-mother, Sylvia Jones Motts; two step-sisters, Karen Longshore and husband Tim all of Pacolet and Michelle Hudson Holley of Oregon; a step-brother, Ronnie Hudson of Houston TX; a step-son, Marc Rollins of Spartanbug and a very special uncle, Dean Motts of Kingston, NC. Mr. Motts was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Paul and Lydia Motts and paternal grandparents, Nevins and Ellen Hoppes.
A Memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, May 25, 2013 at SR Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Robert Branch.
Visitation will be held in the chapel following the service.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132.
The family is at the home of his mother, Olivia H. Hudson, 289 New Hope Church Rd., Jonesville, SC 29353.

SR Holcombe Funeral Home (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)