Mr. Billy Sims, 69, of 101 Oakland Avenue, Gaffney, passed away Tuesday, February 16th, in Richard Campbell Veteran’s Home, Anderson, SC.

He was born in Cherokee County on December 17, 1951, to the son of the late Winford and Nellie Dewberry Sims.

He had served in the United States Army and was a retiree as a Receiving Clerk.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: a son, Brad Dawkins (Sunshine), of Gaffney ; a brother, Terry Sims, of Gaffney; four sisters, Marie Sims of the home, Fatisha Sims, Denise Sims, and Janice Dawkins, all of Gaffney; an uncle, Charles Dewberry (Bessie), of Gaffney; four aunts, Cynthia Brockman and Marcelene Dewberry, both of Cowpens, Dorothy and Mozelle Dewberry, both of Gaffney; a special friend, Cynthia Cline, of Greenville; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m., in Island Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jacob C. Hunter, officiating.

Vanessa Dodd Twitty, 67, was born on October 11, 1953 in
 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and was a daughter of the late Herman Dodd, Sr. and Catherine Lyles Dodd.

Vanessa was a member of Brooklyn CME Church in Chesnee and an Eastern Star. She retired from Wise company after 25 years of service. She was a former Dispatcher and Logistics Manager for On Time Freight.

She drew people in with her humble, generous and selfless
character along with her warm smile. She was a mentor to children with a passion for caring for the elderly. Vanessa had the greatest love for her children, grandchildren, and family. Her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who were blessed to know her. Her legacy will live on.

Vanessa passed away Wednesday night, February 17, 2021 in her home. She was the widow of Alvin Billy K. Twitty, Sr.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her
parents and two sisters, Janice and Brenda Dodd.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: a son, Alvin Billy K. Twitty, Jr. of the home; two daughters, Shikesta McDowell (Travis) of Boiling Springs, SC and Alisa Twitty of Chesnee, SC; a brother, Herman Dodd, Jr. of Chesnee, SC; a sister, Rose Feaster (Anthony) of Greer, SC; six grandchildren, Quaderian S. Twitty, Jamaal Martin, Jaylin Martin, Javian Amad Ford, Kiden Shikesta Ford, and Andrew Jeremiah McDowell; tresured uncles, John Dodd and Horace Lyles; three great grandchildren; two god daughters, Tiffany Miller and Abrisha Scruggs; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held Sunday, 2:00 p.m., in Brooklyn C.M.E. Church with Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating.

William Herbert Dawkins was born in Gaffney, SC on August 9, 1937 to Booker T. Mayberry and Laura Finley Dawkins. He answered The Master’s call on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in his home.

“Big B’, as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, was the widower of Margaret Allen Dawkins. He was a member of Greater Hope Ministries, Inc. and a retired employee of Brown’s Packing Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dennis Jefferies; brothers, Sam Shears and Howard Dawkins; sisters, Nannie Lee Davidson and Barbara Dawkins Webster.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: sons, Herbert O’Neal Ross, Tony William Morris (Alice), Elder Fredrick Allen (Tressa), and Vincent Morris (Pamela); daughters, Shelia Smith, Deborah Morris, Shirley Jefferies, and Sheryl Allen; an aunt, Essie Belle Richardson,; sisters-in-law, Rosa Mae Allen, Minnie Leach, and Betty Smith; brother-in-law, Mr. Frank Webster; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

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

A Service will be held Friday, February 19th, 1:00 p.m., in Greater Hope Ministries with The Rev. Caroline Allen-Jones officiating.

Due to the pandemic and the need to observe social distancing, only the Immediate Family and the program participants will attend the service. The Service will be live-streamed via Greater Hope Facebook Live, website, www.greaterhope ministries.com and You Tube.