Monthly Archives: April 2016

Larry Eugene Thompson

24p1.previewLarry Eugene Thompson, 67, of Naples, Florida entered eternal rest Monday, April 11, in Naples.

He was born in Cherokee County and was a son of the late Horace Thompson, Sr. and Ira Sherrill Thompson.

He was of the Baptist Faith and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Larry was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Thompson. Surviving are: 4 brothers, Horace Thompson, Jr., of New York, Forace Thompson (Ann) of Atlanta, GA, Weldon Thompson (Dorothy) of Gaffney, and Harold Thompson (Sallie) of Charlotte; 2 sisters, Blony Griffith (Brian) of Charlotte and Bonnie Kate Thompson of New York; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Larry Brooks officiating.

The family is at the home of Weldon and Dorothy Thompson, 133 Connecticut Avenue.

The Gilmore Mortuary www.gilmoresmortuary.com

Olin David Hamilton

21p1.previewOlin David Hamilton, 76, of 1434 N. Limestone St. (The Peachtree Centre), died Friday, April 1, in Mary Black Hospital, Gaffney.

He was born in Cherokee County and was a son of the late Nancy Hamilton.

Olin was a skilled butcher and a talented musician.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Hamilton, and two sisters, Margaret Tate and Pauline Jefferies.

Surviving are: three sisters, Betty Wilkins of Denver, CO, Alice Faye Littlejohn (Freddie) of Gaffney, and Artis Means (Ralph) of Union; two brothers, Lindberg Hamilton (Ella Mae) and Wade Hamilton (Sharon) of Gaffney; brother-in-law, Miles (Pap) Tate of Gaffney; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Services will be held Saturday, April 11th at 2 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Brother Ralph Means officiating.

The family is at the home of Wade and Sharon Hamilton, 128 Bates Road.

The Gilmore Mortuary, www.gilmoresmortuary.com

Larry Hunter

larry-hnterLarry Gene Hunter, 66, of Nazareth, PA, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 28, in Gracedale Healthcare.

He was born in Cherokee County and was a son of Ceola Hunter Posey and the late Freddie Lee Brackett. He was reared in the home of his grandparents, the late Trossie and Addie Hunter.

He was a 1970 graduate of Gaffney High School, a member of Island Creek Baptist Church, and an employee of Bethlehem Steel.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Odell, Billy, and the Rev. Perry Posey; uncle, T.C, Hunter; aunt, Tecora Oliver.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Iris Hunter of Pennsylvania; one brother, William Posey of Spartanburg; 3 sisters, Bessie M. Scott and Jackie Posey, both of Spartanburg, Carolyn P. White of Gaffney; sister-in-law, Vergie Posey of Gaffney; 2 grandchildren; aunts, Ruby Brackett, Gladys Johnson, and Judy Foster; uncles, Jacob, Bennie, Columbus, and Lincoln Hunter, all raised in the home as siblings.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, 4 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Timothy L. Hunter officiating.

The family is at the home of Carolyn White, 365 Nancy Creek Road, Gaffney.

The Gilmore Mortuary, www.gilmoresmortuary.com