Charlie Lightening, 70, of 483 Lockhart Lane, passed away Sunday, January 20, in Ivy Grove Residential Care, Gaffney.

He was born in York County and was a son of the late Will Jameison and Mary Lightening.

He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and Sunday School.

Surviving are: 2 brothers, John F. Lightening (Parnice) of Gaffney and John Lightening of Greenville, Bobby Jameison of York; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, 3:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Dr. J.W. Sanders, Jr., officiating. The family is at 102 McArthur Street.

Nellie Lois Littlejohn, of Gaffney, passed away Monday, December 31^st, in Spartanburg, SC.

She was born in Gaffney and was a daughter of the late Mr. Columbus and Mrs. Evelyn Dawkins Littlejohn.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Tiffani A. Littlejohn; 2 sisters, Mrs. Pearlie Mae Mitchem and Mrs. Diane Mayes; nephew, Calvin Todd Morgan.

Surviving are: a daughter, Anissia Littlejohn, of Gaffney; a son, Harold Dean Littlejohn, Jr., of the home; 7 grandchildren, Lakeithia Allen, Crystal Littlejohn, Georja Littlejohn, Georgio Littlejohn, Jennifer Littlejohn, Lacey Littlejohn, Tyler Littlejohn, all of Gaffney; 8 great-grandchildren; 8 sisters, Mrs. Evelene Davis (Charles) of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Sarah Davidson, Mrs. Brenda Morgan, Mrs. Ollie Mae Hollis, Mrs. Ruby Hemphill (Billy), Ms. Corinne Dawkins, Ms. Peggy Littlejohn, Mrs. Barbara Haney (Terry); brothers, Mr. Ronnie D. Littlejohn (Betty), and Mr. Bobby D. Littlejohn, all of Gaffney; a special aunt, Mrs. Bontee Hoey, of Gaffney; a special niece, Sheal Littlejohn, of Gaffney; other nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends.

A private burial is scheduled for Thursday.

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Dennis Louis Watkins, 55, of 353 E. Floyd Baker Blvd., passed away Saturday, January 5^th, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Cherokee County, SC on March 2, 1963 and was a son of the late L.D. and Maggie Watkins Smith.

He was a graduate of Gaffney High School, a Baptist, and an employee of the City of Gaffney. 

Dennis was preceded in death by siblings, Matthew, Randy, and Alfonzo “Freddie” Watkins, Cathy Watkins-Tate, and Judy Watkins-Lightning.

Surviving are: his wife, Hazel, of the home; two daughters, Demeka Smith and Jessica Smith; a brother, Lawrence Watkins (Sheila) of Gaffney; 3 grandchildren, Malayah Smith, Jalihya Smith, and Lisa Smith.

The Funeral Service will be Wednesday, January 9^th, 1:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with The Reverend Darrell Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery. 

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