John Herbert Burris, 91, of 204 Peachtree St., Gaffney, passed away Thursday, December 31st, in Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

He was born on May 7, 1929 in Gaffney, SC and was a son of the late Guyon and Mary Ellen Burris Pearson.

John was a retired Custodian for Cherokee County Vocational School. He was a member, deacon and trustee, of Shady Grove Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Dollie Gale Pearson, Mattie Pearson, Willie Jean Pearson, John Henry Burris, and Mary “Lula Mae” Cureton.

Mr. Burris leaves to cherish loving memories: three brothers, Guy Junior Pearson (Ann) of Atlanta, Sammie Lee Pearson, and Charles Pearson, all of Gaffney; three sisters, Sarah P. Keeter, Louise Pearson and Amy Pearson, all of Gaffney; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, 12:00 noon, in Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Lee Byers, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Public Viewing will be held Friday, from 10-5:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary.

Due to Covid-19. Please be responsible and wear a Mask and practice Social Distancing.

Legenia Moore-Garrett, 35, of 508 Stephenson Street, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, in Cherokee Medical Center.

Wife of Christopher Garrett, she was born in Hempstead, NY and was a daughter of Santo Moore of Spartanburg, the late Donald H. Murphy, and Eugene Tinsley, of Wyandance, NY.

She was a 2004 graduate of Broom High School. She received a B.S. Degree from U.S.C. Upstate and a .S. Degree in Accounting from The University of South Carolina.

Legina was a member of Indian Hill Baptist Church and also attended Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Surviving are: her husband, Christopher Garrett; mother, Santo Moore; children, Chrishana, LeYah, Geanna, and Christopher Garrett, II, of the home; a brother, Jeff Moore, Jr., of Spartanburg; sister, DeNisha Murphy, of Spartanburg; grandparents, Mattie Price, of Memphis, TN, Lillian Isaac and Obie Isaac, of Columbia, SC; a uncle, Jeff Moore, Sr., of New York; sisters-in-law , Shanquisha Garrett, Crystal Littlejohn; an aunt, Harriet Moore, of Spartanburg; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Teresa Littlejohn of Spartanburg; Nelson Littlejohn, of Gaffney; other relatives and friends.
 
The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Michael Williamson and Rev. Debra Williamson. Interment will follow in Limestone Cemetery.

Seating in the Mortuary will be limited to 30 people. You may view Mrs. Moore-Garrett at the Mortuary Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Gloria Jean Miller, 68, of Chesnee, SC, gained her wings on Wednesday, December 23rd, in Spartanburg Medical Center.

Gloria was born on March 4, 1952, in Spartanburg, SC to John Francis Fernanders and Bernice Miller Rice. She was a graduate of Chesnee High School. Gloria retired from John H. Montgomery Mills of Chesnee as a Machine Operator. She also worked as an Environmental Server at Mary Black Memorial Hospital in Spartanburg, SC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Fernanders, Bernice Mills, and Ivory Rice.

Gloria leaves to cherish loving memories: a daughter, Ms. Hope Deanna Miller of the home; a grandson, Brayden Da’Shawn Miller of the home; siblings, Jack Manning, Jr. (Patricia) of Spartanburg, SC, Robert Lee Miller (Kim) of Oklahoma City, Ok;, Hazel Ann Kimble (Andrew) of Jacksonville, Fl, Nancy Waddell (Fred, Sr,) of Spartanburg, SC, Annette Manning of Chesnee, SC, Clara Miller of Boiling Springs, SC, and Sandra Kaye Bobo (Rickey) of Chesnee, SC, Arita of Charlotte, Cheryl, Myrna, Ivory Rice, Jr., Kevin, and Kenny Rice all of Spartanburg; close best friends; Rose Collins of Chesnee, SC, Andrea Whiteside of Polk County, NC, and Cindy Ames; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held Friday, January 1, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 1:00, p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel.