Minister Walter Clenso Wilson age 61, formerly of Gaffney, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center

Husband of Minister Georgia Huitt Wilson, he was born in Cherokee County and was a son of the late William McKinley Wilson and Lucille Davis Wilson.

He was a graduate of Gaffney High School and furthered his education by obtaining an Associate Degree in Arts. He was a member of Green Bethel Baptist Church and a former employee of Brown’s Packing Company.

Affectionately called “Buck Wheat” by his family and many friends, Walter was well-known for his culinary skills and hearty laugh. He will truly be missed by many.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two siblings, John Kelly Wilson and David Earl Wilson.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: his wife, Georgia; a brother, Charles Wilson; five step-children; god-son, Marquis Camp, Jr.; an aunt, Martha Love; an uncle, Thomas Davis (Corene); other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 28th, 2:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel, with Dr. Rayfield Hamrick, Jr., officiating.

Please wear a mask and follow Covid-19 regulations for the service!

Mrs. Ollie Elizabeth Norris, age 84, of 922 Stonecrest Lane, Gaffney, passed away Monday, August 16th, in her residence.

She was born in Cherokee County and was a daughter of the late James Allen and Geneva Callahan Norris.

Ollie was a graduate of Granard High School “Class of 1959” and attended college for 2 years. She was a retired employee of Limestone Mills and Hardees. She was a member of Limestone Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Ruth Hall, Mary Jane Boyd, Sam, Bobby Dean, Edward, Eugene, and James Norris; a special friend, Vivian Woodruff.

She leaves to cherish loving memories; a son, Earl Agnew (Dana), of Shelby, NC; a daughter, Leatrice Agnew, of Gaffney, SC; a sister, Rosetta Dawkins, of Philadelphia, PA; two brothers, William Norris (Ann), Norwalk, CT, and Jesse Norris (Mary), of Spartanburg, SC; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021, 1:00 p.m, in Limestone Missionary Baptist Church with The Reverend Debra Williamson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the residence, Wednesday from 1:00 p.m., to 5:00 p.m. Please wear a mask and follow all Covid Safety Guidelines.

Evelyn Ellis Smith, age 67, of 101 Nehemiah Lane, passed away Saturday, August 7th, in Spartanburg Medical Center.

She was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and was a daughter of the late Sam W. Ellis, Sr. and Elnita Oglesby Ellis.

She was a member of Christ Miracle and Deliverance Outreach Ministries where she was honored as “Mother of the Church.”
Evelyn was employed as a CNA with Interim Health. She was a former receptionist at Piedmont Community Actions.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by four siblings, Sam Ellis, Jr., Robert Ellis, Helen Bailey, and Tina Wilson Smith. She leaves to cherish loving memories: a son, Patrick Smith (Patrice), of Spartanburg, three daughters, Catina Lipscomb (Donald), Priscilla Washington, and Lisa Smith, all of Gaffney; brothers, James Ellis, Sr. (Jeneva), of Kings Mountain, Stanley Ellis, Sr., of Gastonia, Carl Bailey (Tina), of Glen Burnie, MD, Maurice Ellis (JoAnne), Willie Lee Ellis, Sr., Kavin Wilson, Randy Wilson, and Billy Tate, all of Gaffney; sisters, Elizabeth Gaffney (Dean), Amelia Marie Evans, and Angel Davis (Tim), all of Gaffney, Audrey Smith, of Spartanburg; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, 12 noon, in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery with The Reverend Dr. Michael A. Bridges officiating.

The family is at the home of Catina and Donald Lipscomb, 161 Ellis Ferry Road, Gaffney, SC.