Lincoln Hugh Hunter, 81, of Gaffney, passed away Monday October 26, 2020 in his residence.

Husband of Elaine Harris Hunter, he was born in Anderson County S.C. to Trossie Cleo and Addie Tucker Hunter.

Lincoln was a Master Electrician and owner of Hooker’s Electric Service.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, T.C. Hunter, Tecora Oliver, and Bennie A. Hunter.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: his wife, Elaine Harris Hunter of the home, two sons, Lincoln Tyrone Hunter of Charlotte and Michael Todd Hunter (Latoya) of Gaffney; a daughter, Sheila H. Littlejohn (Michael) of Gaffney; two brothers, Jacob C. Hunter of Spartanburg and Columbus Hunter of Cowpens; four sisters, Ceola Posey of Gaffney, Ruby Mae Brackett of Cowpens, Gladys Johnson of Inman, and Judy Foster of New Jersey; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He will lie in state Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Island Creek Baptist Church. The Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating, assisted by Rev. James Armstrong, Rev. Jacob C. Hunter II, and Rev. Dr. A.L. Brackett. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Public Viewing will be Saturday, from 10:00 to 6:00 p.m.!

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Sara Frances Dover , 70, was born in Cherokee County, SC on April 23, 1950. She was a daughter of Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Phillips and raised by Collis and Julia Petty.

Sara was a member of the graduating class of 1970 and a former textile employee. She was a faithful member of Suck Creek Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Choir and YWAs.

She was preceded in death by a brother Terry Phillips.

In addition to her parents she leaves to cherish loving memories: her children, Shawn Dover (Shaun) of Boiling Springs, Dawn Dover of Gaffney, Torri Dover of Boiling Springs, and Michael Dover (Kim) of Gaffney; siblings, Linda Kay Philips of Boiling Springs, Laura Floyd of Virginia, Sonji Philips of Virginia, Thomas Gene Phillips of Charlotte, Walter “Sonny” Blanton of Virginia; aunts, Melrose Dover and Martha Hamilton; two favorite cousins, Jeanette Harris of Shelby and Marshall Dover of Gaffney; twelve grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., in Suck Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tony Macomson officiating.

Public Viewing will be Friday!

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Mrs. Martha Jean Hoey Robbs Jefferies, 87, of 500 New St., passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Widow of Phillip Eugene Robbs and J. L. “Marcie” Jefferies, she was born on February 16, 1933 in Cherokee County to Precious Hoey, Sr. and Willie Kelly Hoey.

She was a faithful member of Limestone Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess, Sr. Choir member and Youth Choir Advisor.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: two sons, Steven Robbs (Cynthia) and Ricky Robbs of Gaffney; eight daughters, Brenda Watkins (Rev. John Watkins) of Shelby, Sheila Miller, Ethel Lynn Ratchford (Andrew), Minister Michelle Shippy, Gayle Carnell, Eartha Anderson (Steven), Lori Jefferies and Nadiah Jefferies all of Gaffney; a sister, Ethelene Davidson of Gaffney;18 grandchildren including 2 raised in the home; 40 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be Saturday, October 24, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Gilmore Mortuary

Funeral Service will be Sunday, 2:00 p.m., in the parking lot of Limestone Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Golden, Rev. Rodney Davidson, Rev. Tony Macomson, and Rev. Freddie Davidson. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery.

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