Thomas Mings, Jr., 70, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

He was born November 5, 1949 in Spartanburg County to Thomas, Sr. and Azzalee McHam Mings.

Thomas was employed for many years at Mary Black Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Mings, Sr. and Azzalee McHam Mings; a sister, Diane Mings.

Thomas leaves to cherish loving memories: a son, Curtis Mings ; a sister, Shirley McAbee (Joe); two granddaughters, Milliyah Mings and Renaisa Mings; a great grandchild, Armani Gibbs; 3 nieces; 2 nephews; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, 2:00 p.m., in Bountiful Blessing Church, Spartanburg SC. 110 Peake Rd., Roebuck, SC. He will lie in state at 1:00 p.m. in the church.

Public Viewing will be Wednesday, October 21, 2020  from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

The family is at the home of his sister Shirley (Joe) McAbee, 605 Plainview Dr., Spartanburg, SC.

Please practice social distancing and wear a mask!

Brenda Foster Tate, 65, of 101 Piedmont Street, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care.

Wife of Reginald Tate, she was born in Cherokee County, SC on September 3, 1955 to Milton and Lillian Smith Foster.

Brenda was a Baptist and a retired textile employee who loved cooking, fishing, and taking care of her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings, Milton Boyd Foster, Jr., Sammy Foster and Ann Hogue.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: her husband, Reginald Tate; three sons, Dennis Foster of Gaffney, Daniel Foster (Laura) of York, and Ricardo Foster (Marie) of Spartanburg; three brothers, Lawrence Foster (Catherine), Robert Foster (Sheila) both of Gaffney, Lewis Foster( Georgia) of Gaffney; two sisters, Lizzie Frawley (Thomas) and Barbara Shippy both of Spartanburg; two sisters in-law, Twana Foster and Susie Foster of Gaffney; a special friend, Rickey Smith of Gaffney; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be Sunday, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

A Graveside Service will be held Monday, October 19th, at 1:00 p.m., in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, 3105 Jerusalem Rd, Pacolet, SC 29372 Please practice social distancing and wear a mask!

Elmer Buckson, 71, of, 100 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 in Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC.

Widower of Madie Morgan Buckson, he was born in Cherokee County, SC on September 9, 1949 to Emanuel and Martha Robinson Buckson.

Elmer was a retiree on Road Construction for the Highway Department.

In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by: three siblings, Opal Diane Buckson, Charles Eugene Buckson, and Gracie Buckson.

Elmer leaves to cherish loving memories: a son, Leon Buckson of Charlotte; four brothers, Freddie Buckson (Debbie) of Vacaville, CA, Earl Buckson (Carol) of Gaffney, Richard Lee Buckson (Mona) of Winston Salem, NC, and William Buckson of Gaffney; a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside Service will be Saturday, October 17th, 1:00 p.m., in Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Richard Lee Buckson. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask!