All posts by Shirley Gilmore

Mr. Vicki Ronald Wooten


Vicki Ronald Wooten, 71, of 16 Oak Court, Gaffney, SC, passed away Sunday, September, 27th, in Cherokee County.

He was the husband of Wanda Monroe Jansen Wooten.

Vicki was born on March 8, 1949 to Thomas Edward Wooten and Lois James Jansen.

The date for the Memorial Service will be announced at a later time.

Keith Lamar Watkins, Jr.

Keith Lamar Watkins Jr., son of Keith, Sr. and Telisa Houser Watkins, was born in Rutherford County, NC on July 29, 1989. Greenville, SC.

Husband of Shambray Watkins, he was a member of Suck Creek Baptist Church.

Keith passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Greenville, SC.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: his wife, Shambray Watkins; a daughter, Sha’Zaire Watkins; his parents, Keith and Telisa Watkins; sisters, Brittany (Carlton), Talisha, and Angela Watkins, grandmother, Katherleen McKinney; a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, 2:00 p.m., at The Gilmore Mortuary with Rev. Tony Macomson officiating.

*Masks and Social Distancing* will be required in the Chapel for the  Service!


Carl William Mickles

Carl William Mickles, 59, of 921 Stateline Rd., Gaffney, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, in his home.

He was born July 25, 1961 to William and Alberta Mickles.

He was self-employed and a member of Suck Creek Baptist Church.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: two sons, Torrey Dodd (Chanti) of Greenville, and Dreyion Dodd of Spartanburg; a brother, William Odislen Mickles of Shelby; 4 grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be Saturday, October 17, at 12:00 noon, in The Gilmore Mortuary with Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Hunter, officiating.

Please practice Social Distancing and wear a Mask!



Keep the family uplifted with prayer during this time of bereavement!