Category Archives: Obituaries

William “Bill” Palmer Gilmore, Jr.

William “Bill” Palmer Gilmore, Jr., of Pinopolis, SC, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, in Roper /Saint Francis Hospital, Summerville, SC.

He was the husband of Martha Burch Gilmore and son of the late William and Mary Singleton Gilmore.

William retired as Executive Director of Berkeley County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Services. At present, he was manager of Pasley’s Mortuary in Charleston.

He was predeceased by his parents; two siblings, Mildred Gilmore Brevard, and Maurice Gilmore.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: his wife, Martha Gilmore;four children, Billy Davidson (Tashe) of Charlotte, NC., Tyronne Gilmore of Greenville, SC., Craig Burch (Latosha), Usha Gilmore (Kiara) of Chicago, IL, William P. Gilmore, III (Zakkiyah) of Moncks Corner, SC.; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley Gilmore of Gaffney, SC; a brother, H. Singleton Gilmore of Greer, SC; a  sister-in-law, Modestine “Tina” Gilmore of Gaffney, a brother-in-law, Dr. Henry W. Brevard of Moncks Corner, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be Sunday, October 4th, 2:00-4pm at the Kennedy Adolescence Center in The William P. Gilmore Building, 96 Wisteria Rd, Goose Creek, SC 29445.

Professional services are entrusted to the Eutawville Community Funeral Home and the Gilmore Mortuaries of Gaffney and Greer.

A Graveside Service will be Monday, October 5th, 1:00 p.m., in Gaffney Memorial Park with Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Hunter, Pastor Caroline Allen Jones, Rev. Cathy Neal, Rev. Lizzie Bridges, , Rev. Courtney Cohen, Rev. Dr. A.L. Brackett, and Rev. Dr. Michael A. Bridges.

Entrusted by The Gilmore Mortuary

Mrs. Jessica Hughes Belk

Mrs. Jessica Hughes Belk, 48, of 473 Lockhart, passed away on Monday, September 14th, in her residence.

She was widowed to Robert Belk.

Jessica was born November 11, 1971 to Mary Hughes and the late Carl Benson.


In addition to her father and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Donte` Dover.

She leaves to cherish loving memories to her mother, Mary Hughes of Gaffney; a grandson, Donterrious K. Dover of Gaffney; other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service will be Thursday, October, 8, at 11:00 a.m., in the Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Brothers, King Littlejohn and Edward Hughes.

Mr. Vicki Ronald Wooten


Vicki Ronald Wooten, 71, of 16 Oak Court, Gaffney, SC, passed away Sunday, September, 27th, in Cherokee County.

He was the husband of Wanda Monroe Jansen Wooten.

Vicki was born on March 8, 1949 to Thomas Edward Wooten and Lois James Jansen.

The date for the Memorial Service will be announced at a later time.