Mrs. Annie Laura Sutson Burris, 70, of 219 Martin Hill Road, Blacksburg, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 in her home.

Widow of Deacon Ralph Burris, she was born in Cherokee County, SC on November 23, 1948, and was a daughter of the late Laura Sutson Gaston and Henry J. Galmer.

She was a member of Youngs Grove Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess, member of the Culinary Committee, Missionaries, and Pastor’s Aide.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Anthony Burris, Jr.; two sisters, Reverlee King, Betty Morgan, Catherine E. Galmer, and Barbara Ann Galmer; and brothers, Henry Galmer and Evon Galmer.

Surviving are: two daughters, Lynette Parker (Derwin) of Blacksburg. and Angela Marie Allen (O’Neal) of Gaffney; four sons, Christopher Burris (Sheryl), Darrell Burris (Beth), Scott Burris (Rhonda), and Travis Burris (Jessica), all of Blacksburg; sisters, Ophelia Praziel of Blacksburg, Gracie Diane Mayberry and Martha Jean Houey of Gaffney, and Margaret Thompson of Charlotte, NC; one brother, Charles Crate of Gaffney; aunts, Elizabeth Parker of New Jersey and Louise Lockhart (Mitchell) of Blacksburg; brothers-in-law, Bob King of Blacksburg and Ernest Caldwell of Middletown, CT; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be Friday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m., in Youngs Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Brooks officiating. Interment will be the church cemetery. She will be in state in the church Friday at 1 p.m.

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Donnie M. Littlejohn, 56, of 108 Hoover Drive, Lexington, N.C., passed away Wednesday, July 24th, in his home.

He was born in Cherokee County and was a son of the late Rochelle and Minnie Watkins Littlejohn.

He was a member of Suck Creek Baptist Church and Victor Lodge #141.

Surviving are: his wife, Thomasine Littlejohn, of Gaffney; daughters, Brandi Jackson (Cedric), of Spartanburg, Chere Sullivan of Gaffney, and Kara Goode (Gowan), of Charlotte, N.C.; sons, Jarrett Sullivan and Jordan, Sullivan; step-son, Jarvis Shippy; brother, Willie Littlejohn, all of Gaffney; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Shirley Pough, Brenda Duncan, Dicy Crosby, and Maggie Studyvance.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Suck Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Macomson officiating.

The family is at the home of Willie Littlejohn, 238 N. Green River Road.

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Daryl William Davis, 42,of 700 New Street, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Gaffney.

He was born August 24^th, 1976 in Cherokee County and was a son of Frances Davis of the home and the late James William Smith.

He was a graduate of Gaffney High School “Class of 1996”. He welcomed everyone with a big open heart and loved to make people laugh. He never met a stranger. He knew you or you knew of him. When you were feeling down when Daryl was around, you could be assured he would brighten up your day. He was truly loved and is greatly missed by many.

In addition to his mother, he leaves to cherish loving memories: a brother, James Robert Davis, a sister, Tina Davis, two nieces, Natalie and Rihanna Davis all of the home; an aunt, Linda Logan of Gaffney; an uncle, John Davis of Gaffney and a host of other relatives and friends. 

The Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 27^that 1:00 p.m., in Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Clarence Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakland cemetery. He will be in state in the chapel at noon.

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