Roger D. Byers, 52, of Gastonia, NC, formerly of Gaffney, passed away Saturday morning, February 5th, in Gastonia.

He was born in Cherokee County and was a son of the late James Lipscomb and Francis Lee Byers.

Roger was a 1987 graduate of Gaffney High School. He was formerly employed as a cook for “The Smoke Pit” in Gastonia, NC.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Byers, who raised him as her own.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: his fiancé and her children, Jerrie Grisdale (Matthew Miller and Amber Berry); three daughters, Roderica Allen (Dr. Allen), Francesca Gardner, both of Blacksburg, SC, Brihana Williams, of Chesnee, SC; siblings, Steve Byers (Berietta), Mae Cureton, Betty Best (Ron), Vernell Byers, Larry Byers, James Byers, and Lee Byers (Esther); four grandchildren, Eli Panther, Trey Craig, Isiah Pettaway, Keaton Williams, plus 7 bonus grandchildren; “The Fab Five”, Wayne Byers (Rhonda), Veronica Jeter, Katina Posey (Rev. Freddie), and Nikki Hawk (Chris), including sibling, Steve Byers;

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, February 9th, at 2:00 p.m., in Shady Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Lee Byers officiating.

Edward McKinley Williams, 69, of 178 Aden Street, Spartanburg, SC, passed away Sunday, January 30th, in his home.

Husband of Dorothy Reid Williams, he was born in Washington, D.C. and was a son of the late George and Georgianna Davis Williams.

He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Blacksburg, SC where he served as a Deacon and Head Minister of Music for 36 yrs.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his first wife, Betty Miller Williams, three siblings, The Reverend Van C. Williams, Willie Williams Greene and Amelia Williams Mooring.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: his wife, Dorothy, of the home; his children, Jarvis Williams, Timothy Reid (Delisah), Rebecca Williams, Lydia Williams, Naomee Williams, Latoya McNeil (Joshua), all of Spartanburg, SC, Elizabeth Lindsay (Reginald), of Gaffney, SC, Darrick Williams (Kelly), of Columbia, SC, and Hosea Williams (Tegareoul), of Cowpens, SC; his siblings, George Williams (Spurgeon), and Larry Williams (Mary), both of Washington, DC, Stanley Williams, of Gaffney, SC; sister-in-law, Geneva Williams, of Gaffney; brother-in-law, Johnny Greene, of Spartanburg; god-child, Mahviesha Dowdell, of Gaffney, SC;15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends

A Memorial Service will be Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Blacksburg with the pastor, The Reverend Jermaine Greene, officiating.

Aubrey Jonquil Fernanders was born January 18, 1992, in Cherokee County to Kelvin Bonner and Quintina Yolanda Harris.

She was formerly employed as a Sales Clerk for City Trends. After graduating Gaffney High School, she continued her education at Spartanburg Community College.

Aubrey entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 23, 2022, in Spartanburg Medical Center.

In addition to her parents, Kelvin and Quintina she leaves to cherish loving memories: her grandmother who raised her in the home, Peggy Wood; two sisters, Jamia Fernanders and Tiara Tanner (Brian), both of Spartanburg, SC; a brother, Raheim Harris, of Spartanburg, SC; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel, with the Reverend Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating.