Holcombe Funeral Home Inc.

04/30/2026

When loss happens, it’s okay to not have all the answers.

One of the first steps is letting the hospital, hospice nurse, or coroner know your chosen funeral home. From there, we begin caring for your loved one and helping your family navigate what comes next.

04/29/2026

Do you want to scatter cremated remains in a body of water? Be sure to follow the EPA's guidelines and check these requirements off your list. When in doubt, contact your state and local agencies that manage the waterway for details.

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04/28/2026

Joe W. Humphries, Jr.

Mr. Joe William Humphries, Jr., age 66 of Thornridge Rd., Union, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026. Mr. Humphries was born in Union, June 21, 1959, a son of the late Joe William Humphries, Sr. and Dorothy Wylie Humphries. He was a 1979 graduate of Union High School and had retired after 40 plus years with the Union Co. School System. Mr. Humphries loved the outdoors, especially his chickens and bees. He was a successful beekeeper and sold his honey...

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04/27/2026

James E. Pittman

Mr. James Evans Pittman, age 88, husband of Dolly Willard Pittman of 216 Sweetwater Dr., Buffalo, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026. Mr. Pittman was born in Anderson, June 29, 1937, a son of the late Coy D. Pittman and Mabel Breen Pittman. He received a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where he was vice president of the Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity. He started his career as a professor at Blanton College in Spartanburg. Mr. Pittman...

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04/27/2026

"How do I tell my kids they don’t have a grandmother?”

It’s a question no parent wants to face, yet so many quietly do.

Whether you’re grieving the loss of a parent or navigating estrangement, these conversations can reopen wounds for you while raising big emotions for your child.

When the time comes, try to:
• Be honest, using age-appropriate language
• Reassure them that they are loved and safe
• Let their questions guide the conversation
• Give yourself permission to feel and process, too

There’s no perfect script. Just presence, patience, and love.

If you’ve had to navigate a conversation like this, what helped your family? Your words could comfort someone walking this path today. Share in the comments below.

04/27/2026

Paulette M Cathcart

Mrs. Paulette M. Cathcart, age 82, widow of Thomas E. Cathcart, Sr. of Inman, passed away, Saturday April 25, 2026. Mrs. Cathcart was born March 22, 1944, in Union, a daughter of the late Paul Lonnie Malpass and Mildred Garner Malpass Keys. Before her retirement, she was employed in retail sales with department stores, Belk’s, Dillards and lastly Profits. Mrs. Cathcart was a member of Putman Baptist Church, but over the last few years had attended First Baptist Church Spartanburg....

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04/26/2026

Ever wonder what a day at Holcombe Funeral Home looks like?

Every table is set with intention. Every flower is placed just so. Every casket is positioned with respect. Even the smallest details are handled with purpose.

Because when a family walks through our doors, we want everything to feel right. We want them to feel that their loved one is being honored in every corner of the room.🤍

04/26/2026

Troy Arnold Wright

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved father, Papa, and friend. Troy Arnold Wright, son of the late Forest Eldred and Elsie Eubanks Wright, passed away peacefully at the age of 79, after an extended illness on Saturday, April 25,2026. He was a devoted family man who found his greatest joy in the lives of his two children and five cherished grandchildren. His family was the center of his world, and he took immense...

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04/25/2026

We want our funeral home to be a safe space for all of our families. That’s why it’s important to us that we have a calm and comforting environment when you visit us. Our staff is always ready to welcome you in with undivided attention.

04/25/2026

Blanche Vaughan Blackston

Blanche Vaughan Blackston, 84, beloved wife of Doug Blackston, passed away peacefully at her home in Union, South Carolina on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with her family by her side. Born and raised in Lockhart, South Carolina, Blanche was the daughter of the late Harold Dean and Wynona Gault Belue. She retired from Milliken Textiles after many years of dedicated service and was a member of Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church. Blanche was a loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, neighbor,...

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04/24/2026

Funeral services have brought people together for generations to honor a loved one’s life and support those who need it most.

04/23/2026

Southern traditions look a little different—here’s one you might not know.

Let’s break down the difference between half couch and full couch caskets.