Vickie Lynn Williams Stewart 65 of Jacksonville FL made her transition on July 3, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Vickie was born August 14, 1956 in Cherokee County in Gaffney SC and was the third daughter of J.W. and Mary Jeter Williams. Her parents and a sister, Emily W. Edrington, predeceased her.

Vickie was a former member of Bethel Baptist Church and a graduate of Gaffney High School Class of 1974.

She leaves cherish loving memories: her husband, Norman Stewart; two sons, Marshall Williams (Satin) and Isaiah Williams, of Florida; 2 sisters, Terril C. Williams of Gaffney, SC and Reba W. Walker (Reggie) of Johnston, SC; 8 grandchildren, Marshell, J’Kai, Jada, Jaleah, Ian, Nia, Kamiyah and Jaylen. A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, classmates, and friends.

She may be viewed Friday, July 16, 2021, at Carthage Chapel from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Paxon Revival Center, 5461 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32254.

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Courtesy of The Gilmore Mortuary

Mrs. Ruby Mae Sizemore Brown, 67, of 230 Camellia Circle, passed away Thursday, July 8th, in her residence.

Widow of Elbert “Sarge” Brown, she was born in Cherokee County to Dorothy Knuckles Sizemore and the late Grady Sizemore, Sr.

Ruby was a member of Philadephia Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, David Sizemore and Matthew Sizemore.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: three sisters, Luvenia Sizemore, of Gaffney, Angela Sizemore Dawkins, of Gaffney, and Denise Otey, of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Deacon John Knuckles, of Spartanburg, and Grady Sizemore, Jr. (Donna), of Scottsdale, AZ; two aunts, Bernice K. Fowler of Gaffney, and Staucey Scippio, (Bill), of Bridgeton, NJ; 10 nieces and nephews; 14 great-nieces and nephews; 1 great niece; nieces and nephews raised in the home, Stacey Sizemore and Syndey Baker, both of Charlotte, NC, Billy Smith, Douglas Dawkins, Jr, Joya Dawkins, Charlei, and Carlei Dawkins, Paisley Young, all of Gaffney.

The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. in Philadelphia Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Danny Burnside, eulogist, and Rev. Stanley Watson, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She will be in state in the church Tuesday at 12:00 noon.

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.