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.

Mrs. Edith Elizabeth Smith Knuckles, 84, of 107 Iris Lane, Gaffney, passed away Thursday, April 15th , in Mary Black Hospital, Spartanburg.

Widow of Joe Dean Knuckles, she was born in Gaffney and was the daughter of the late Walker and Ethel Wood Smith.

Edith was 1955 graduate of Granard High School. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where she served as a deaconess and member of the choir. She was a member of Whitaker Chapter #127 Order of the Eastern Star. Edith was a retired Teacher’s Aide and a former member of the Cherokee County Voter Registration Board.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Bennett Smith (Linda).

Edith leaves to cherish loving memories: a son Derrick Knuckles (Kim), of Clemson, SC;
daughter-in-law, Linda Smith, of Gaffney; two grandchildren, Samantha Hammond, of
Greenville, SC., and Erica Smith of Gaffney; two great-grandchildren, Christian Roberts of
Greenville, SC., and Jayden Smith of Gaffney; God-daughter, Carolyn Dawkins, of Gaffney;
a host of cousins, including her caregiver, Doris Littlejohn of Gaffney, SC., and Vicki Cyr, of
Boiling Springs, SC.; brother-in-law, Charles F. Knuckles (Cordelia); sisters-in-law,
Clynthree Knuckles Oglesby and Lee Knuckles Webster, of Gaffney; nieces; nephews; and
friends.

Public Viewing will be held Monday, April 19th, from 10:00 to 6:00 p.m.

A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, April 20th, 11:00 a.m., in Gaffney Memorial Park with Rev. Dr. J.W. Sanders, Jr. officiating.