Miss Tiffany Guyton, age 45, of 112 First Street, Gaffney, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2021, in Cherokee Medical Center.

She was born in Cherokee County and was a daughter of the late Cathy Mae Guyton Williams and her step-father, Sylvester Williams, and Robert Earl Lane.

Tiffany was a member of Mikes Creek Baptist Church, a 1995 graduate of Gaffney High School, and a former employee of Circle K.

In addition to her mother and step-father, she was predeceased by her grandparents, J.T. and Mrs. Rosa Lee Guyton. She leaves to cherish loving memories: her niece reared as her daughter, Aubrianna Peak; two sisters, Natasha Williams of the home and Kelby Dillard, of Gaffney; a brother, Mikel Dillard, of Gaffney; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021, 3:00 p.m., in Mikes Creek Baptist Church with The Reverend Courtney Mills officiating and The Reverend Rashaun Mayberry, eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Sallie Gertrude Watkins, age 60, of 112 Clear View Dr., Gaffney, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, in Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

She was born in Gaffney and was the daughter of the late Paul and Laura Camp Watkins.

Sally was a member of Suck Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an Usher, choir Member, and member of the YWA. She was a former employee of Norma’s Truck Stop.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Laura L Watkins; two brothers, Robert Watkins and Paul Watkins.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: two sisters, Julie Mae Watkins and Mary Ann Watkins, both of Gaffney; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 10, 2021, 2:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel, with The Reverend Tony Macomson officiating. Interment will follow in Suck Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at 108 Conner Drive, Gaffney.

William Alexander Smith, “Alex”, age 83, formerly of Gaffney, passed away Monday, August 30th, in High Point Regional Hospital, High Point, NC.

He was born in Cherokee County and was a son of the late Wilma Smith and J.B. Mitchell.

He was a graduate of Granard High School and Davidson County Technical College.

Alexander was an adventurous man who enjoyed traveling, fishing, cooking, and gardening. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, telling jokes, sharing stories about his travels, spreading wisdom and knowledge that impacted the lives of many. When you think of William Alexander Smith, remember to Live, Love, and Laugh as often as you can!

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two children, Levon Jefferies and Cheryl Clark; siblings, James Arthur Smith, Edward Lee Smith, Baron Smith, Jimmy Smith, Calvin Smith, Sammy Mitchell, Calvin Mitchell, June Mitchell, Francis Smith, Lessie Mae Davis, Garnell Oglesby, and Nellie Jenkins.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: his life-time partner, Gloria Strickland, of NC; his children, Evon Leland (Melvin) and Chandra L. Smith, of South Carolina, Carolyn Hunter, Eric Morrison (Donna), Debra L. Thomas, and Alexander H. Smith, all of North Carolina; a brother, Matthew Gregory, of Charlotte, NC; four sisters, Johnese White and Brenda Stroud, both of Shelby, NC, Linda Sexton and Hazel Johnson, both of Spartanburg; thirteen grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Ellis McLendon, Pastor of Brookhaven Baptist Church, High Point, NC, officiating.