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Terrance Gamar Jefferies, Jr.

Terrance G. “Tee Rock” Jefferies, 25, was born to Terrance Jefferies, Sr., and Tammy Phillips in Cherokee County, South Carolina on May 22, 1994. He entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Terrance graduated high school in Anchorage, Alaska and furthered his education at the University of Salt Lake City. He was an entrepreneur and made his mark on life.

“Tee Rock” was a dedicated father, son, brother, and uncle. He loved his family and friends. Those left to celebrate his life and honor his memory are: his children, Ja’Dereon Barnes, Secret Goode, and Ga’mya Jefferies; mother, Tammy Phillips; father, Terrance Jefferies (Terica); a brothers, Terrance Jefferies, II, Terrance Jefferies, III, and Terran Jefferies, IV; sisters, Phantajia Smith and Gamaria Jefferies; grandparents, Darlene Phillips and Ulyesse Edwards, George and Brenda Patterson; uncles, Anthoney Phillips, Anthony Jefferies, and Clarence Davis; aunts, Renata Phillips, April Jefferies, Sherry Phillips, Sharlie Davis, Tarsha Jiles, and Letitia Mulligan; a host of other relatives and friends.

A Private Funeral Service will be Monday, December 16, at 1:00 p.m. in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel. A balloon release and candlelight vigil will be held after at the home of his grandmother.

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Mrs. Tinnie Garrett Wilkins

Mrs. Tinnie Garrett Wilkins, 91, formerly of Yale Street, passed away Monday, December 9th, in the Peachtree Centre.

Widow of Horace Wilkins, she was born in Cherokee County and was a daughter of the late James and Christine Smith Garrett.

She was a 1947 graduate of Granard High School, a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and a retired cosmetologist.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by three children, Karen, Tracia, and Eskridge Garrett; and a granddaughter, Karen Michelle Foster.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: a brother, Levi Garrett (Shevette); three grandchildren, Felicia Garrett and Tammy Garrett of Gaffney, and Brandi Drain of Niagara Falls, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 12, 11:00 a.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating. Interment followed in Gaffney Memorial Park.

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Tevyn Rhaheim Littlejohn

Tevyn Rhaheim Littlejohn, 27, of 1514 Fernwood Glendale Road, Spartanburg, passed away December 8th, in his home.

He was born in Gaffney and was a son of Bryon Bobo of Greenville and the late Cathy Littlejohn Little.

He was a Baptist, a 2010 graduate of Gaffney High School, and a former employee of Dollar Tree Distribution in Cowpens.

In addition to his father, he is survived by: step-mother, Mrs. Colleen Bobo, of Spartanburg; two sons, Xavier Littlejohn and Zy’Marion Littejohn; two daughters, McKenzie Sarratt and Mariah Littlejohn, of Gaffney; two brothers, Diajha Littlejohn and Bryson Bobo, of Spartanburg; sisters, Fannita Harris, Kaleisha Bobo, and Laquanda Bobo, all of Spartanburg.

The Funeral Service will be Saturday, 11:00 a.m., in Indian Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Williamson and Rev. Debra Williamson. Interment will follow in Gaffney Memorial Park Cemetery. He will be in state in the church Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

The family is at the home of Ms. Willette Littlejohn, 100 White Oak Drive; Apt. 31, and at the home of Mrs. Colleen Bobo, 142 Stribling Circle, Spartanburg.

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