James William Dawkins 76, of Illinois Circle, Gaffney, SC, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 5, 2021, in Peachtree Rehabilitation Centre, Gaffney, SC.

He was born on March 4, 1945 to Willie L. Dawkins and the late R.B. Dawkins. He was a graduate of Granard High School, Class of 1965, a retired employee of Cherokee County Schools, and an entrepreneur who enjoyed painting and other outdoor work. He attended Concord Baptist Church.

James loved his family and leaves them with love and stories that will continue to be told.

Proceeding him in death are, his father, R. B. Dawkins and his brother, S.W. Dawkins.

Left to cherish fond memories are: his mother, Ms. Willie L. Dawkins of the home; two sisters, Ms. Margaret Dawkins of the home, and Ms. Celia D. Weeks, of Gaffney; two brothers, Charles Dawkins (Flora) and Broadus Dawkins, both of Gaffney; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in New Mount Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Bridges officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. He will be in state in the church Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The family visitation hours in the home will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Wandra J. McCluney, 63, of 125 Creekview Lane, Gaffney, passed away Friday, July 3rd, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Cherokee County on Feburary 17, 1958 to Claude McCluney, Sr. and Myrtle Phillips McCluney.

Wandra was a retired custodian for Cherokee Medical Center. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: a son, Kendrick Lashun McCluney, of Spartanburg; a daughter, Charity McCluney, of Gaffney; two sisters, Kathy Camp and Janet McCluney, both of Gaffney, SC.; three nieces raised in the home, Thaylia “Niecy” Phillips, and Bunny Phillips, both of Gaffney, SC, and Angela Miller (Walter), of Chesnee, SC.; 4 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held Thursday from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 9, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church with Overseer Kenneth Dawkins, Jr. officiating and Rev. C. A. Wallace, eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. She will be in state in the church Friday at 2:00 p.m.

David Lee Roberts, 54, formerly of 514 Kelly Street, Gaffney, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, in Willow Ridge Nursing Home, Rutherfordton, NC.

Son of the late Gladys Roberts Bonner, he was born in Cherokee County, SC on January 13, 1967.  

He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, a graduate of Gaffney High School, a former employee of Stouffers and Cone Mills.

In addition to his mother, David was predeceased by his step-father, Cothrell Bonner, Sr., and a sister, Gloria Jean Roberts.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: a sister, Brenda Phillips (Dwayne) of Ellenboro, NC; a brother, Cothrell Bonner, Jr., of Gaffney; 4 nephews; 2 great-nephews; 2 great nieces; an aunt, Opia Tate, of Gaffney; other relatives and friends.  

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 2^nd, 12:00 noon, in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating.  Interment will follow in Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family is at the home of his sister, Brenda, in Ellenboro, NC.