Category Archives: 11 November 2017

Zachary Benjamin Harris

Zachary Benjamin Harris, 49, of 409 E. Jr. High Rd., passed away Saturday, November 4, in Mary Black Health System, Gaffney.

He was born in Gaffney and was a son of Joann Harris Ellis and Maurice Ellis, and the late Willie Lee Smith.

Zachary was of the Baptist faith. He was a former employee of Millard Refrigerated Servies, Inc.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a special friend, Cameshia Goode, of the home; 3 daughters, Rashada Jefferies, Dollie Jefferies, and Enchantra Montgomery, all of Gaffney; 5 sons, Michael Watkins of Cowpens, Zactrick Jefferies, Anthony Tate (Shirmel), Lloyd Jefferies and Damion Palmer, all of Gaffney; brother, Anthony Scott Harris of Gaffney, a sister, Eleanor Studyvance (Carl), of Gaffney; Marshal Lindsay (Judy), Florence Morgan, and Bennie Mae Agnew (Eric), and Michael Harris, all of Gaffney who were reared in the home as siblings; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harris of Chesapeake, VA; great-aunt, Willie L. Dawkins of Gaffney; 10 grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be Thursday, 2 p.m. in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Timothy L. Hunter officiating.

The family is at the home of his parents at 200 W. Claremont St.

The Gilmore Mortuary www.gilmoresmortuary.com

Published in The Gaffney Ledger on Nov. 8, 2017

Edward “Charlie Boy” Littlejohn

Edward “Charlie Boy” Littlejohn, 63, of 510 Thompson St., passed away Friday, November 3, in Mary Black Health System, Gaffney.

He was born in Cherokee County and was a son of the late Edward and Maggie Whittenburg Littlejohn.

He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and a former employee of the City of Gaffney and United Beef Company.

Surviving are three children, Sherman Austin, Barenda and Talisha Leach, all of Gaffney; two sisters, Ethel Sue Boyd (James) of Greenville, and Tracie Littlejohn (Chris) of Gaffney; aunts, Billie Sue McFadden, Gerutha Sarratt, Louise Simon, and Essie Littlejohn; uncles, Billy Littlejohn (Ann) and A.W. Littlejohn (Wyonna).

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, 2 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. C.A. Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family is at the home of Tracie Littlejohn, 608 Marion Avenue.

The Gilmore Mortuary www.gilmoresmortuary.com

Published in The Gaffney Ledger on Nov. 8, 2017

Sarah Helen Jones

Sarah Helen Jones was born in Cherokee County, SC on May 25, 1933 to Sam and Mary Russell McGill.

The widow of J.B. Jones, Sarah was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.

She was called to eternity on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a sister, Mabel O’Neal, and a brother, Isaac Russell. Left to cherish loving memories are: a daughter, Sharon H. Camp (George); 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017, at 1 p.m. in the Gilmore Mortuary Chapel. She will lie in state from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery in Gaffney, SC.