Master Sgt. Retired, Lewis M.C. Davis, 72, of 107 Moss Street, Gaffney, SC, passed away Sunday, May 2nd, in his home.

He was born in Cherokee County and was a son of late Ebb and Bessie Linder Davis.

Lewis was an Aircraft Mechanic in United States Army. He served in the Vietnam War, He was a member of Glory to Glory Christian Church where he served as an Acting Deacon, member of the Pastoral Staff, and Intercessory Prayer Team.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 8 siblings: George William Davis, clara Davis, Mary Fernanders, Amogene Byers, Christine Reaves, Alice Davis, Ezera Thonpson, and Rebecca Davis.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: a daughter, April Phillips, of Gaffney, SC; two sisters, Parnice D. Jefferies (James), Burdie Ann Barnett(Samuel), of Gaffney, SC; a host of other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing– Friday from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Graveside Service will be held Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family is at the home of his niece and nephew, Bessie and Paul Littlejohn, 748 Northgate Road, Gaffney, SC!

Mr. John Edward Phillips, 75, 132 McDowell St., Mooresboro, NC, formerly of Gaffney, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Charles George V.A. Medical Center, Asheville, NC.

Widower of Patricia Price Phillips, he was born in Gaffney and was a son of the late William and Lonnie Phillips Humphries. John was a member of Suck Creek Baptist Church, a veteran of the United States Army and a retired Supervisor at Burlington Industries.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by: two brothers, Clyde Phillips and Cornell Humphries, and a sister, Macie Mayes.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: a son, Nick Phillips (Crystal), of Hickory, NC; two brothers, Spencer Humphries, of Gaffney, SC., and Gaither Humphries, of Boiling Springs, NC; a grandchild, Xavier Phillips; a host of other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing– Friday from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Tony Macomson officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Larunda Nicole Talley-Sims, 47, of 308 Drucilla Drive, Gaffney, SC, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Wife of Chavis Sims, she was born in Gaffney on August 31, 1973 to David and Brenda Sarratt Talley.

Larunda was employed as a Certified Medical Biller for Doctor’s Care. She was a member of Living Faith Ministries in Union, SC, where she served with the Praise Dancers and as a member of the Pastor’s Aide. She was also a member of the Rare Diamondz Social Club.

A daughter, Heather Sarratt, predeceased her. In addition to her husband and parents, she leaves to cherish loving memories: two brothers, Jamille Sarratt, of Gaffney, SC., and Daniel Foster (Laura), of York, SC.; a sister, Davette Talley, of Gaffney; mother-in-law, Patty Boyd, of Jonesville, SC; a grandchild, A’Drianna McFadden; aunts & uncles, Annie Mae Littlejohn, of Shelby, NC, Angela Shippy, of Gaffney, Vera Talley, of Georgia, Annette Smith, Dorothy Burris, Nathaline Thomas,Vivan (Jean) Wilson, Alonzo Wilson, James O. Burris, Jr., Brenda (Frank) Glenn, and Lauri (Johnny) Henderson, all of Union, SC, Sandra Henderson, of Bridgeport, CT; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held Thursday from ? – 6:00 p.m.

The Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Minister Debra Littlejohn officiating.