Mrs. Martha Jean Hoey Robbs Jefferies, 87, of 500 New St., passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Widow of Phillip Eugene Robbs and J. L. “Marcie” Jefferies, she was born on February 16, 1933 in Cherokee County to Precious Hoey, Sr. and Willie Kelly Hoey.

She was a faithful member of Limestone Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess, Sr. Choir member and Youth Choir Advisor.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: two sons, Steven Robbs (Cynthia) and Ricky Robbs of Gaffney; eight daughters, Brenda Watkins (Rev. John Watkins) of Shelby, Sheila Miller, Ethel Lynn Ratchford (Andrew), Minister Michelle Shippy, Gayle Carnell, Eartha Anderson (Steven), Lori Jefferies and Nadiah Jefferies all of Gaffney; a sister, Ethelene Davidson of Gaffney;18 grandchildren including 2 raised in the home; 40 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be Saturday, October 24, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Gilmore Mortuary

Funeral Service will be Sunday, 2:00 p.m., in the parking lot of Limestone Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Golden, Rev. Rodney Davidson, Rev. Tony Macomson, and Rev. Freddie Davidson. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery.

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Thomas Mings, Jr., 70, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

He was born November 5, 1949 in Spartanburg County to Thomas, Sr. and Azzalee McHam Mings.

Thomas was employed for many years at Mary Black Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Mings, Sr. and Azzalee McHam Mings; a sister, Diane Mings.

Thomas leaves to cherish loving memories: a son, Curtis Mings ; a sister, Shirley McAbee (Joe); two granddaughters, Milliyah Mings and Renaisa Mings; a great grandchild, Armani Gibbs; 3 nieces; 2 nephews; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, 2:00 p.m., in Bountiful Blessing Church, Spartanburg SC. 110 Peake Rd., Roebuck, SC. He will lie in state at 1:00 p.m. in the church.

Public Viewing will be Wednesday, October 21, 2020  from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

The family is at the home of his sister Shirley (Joe) McAbee, 605 Plainview Dr., Spartanburg, SC.

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Brenda Foster Tate, 65, of 101 Piedmont Street, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care.

Wife of Reginald Tate, she was born in Cherokee County, SC on September 3, 1955 to Milton and Lillian Smith Foster.

Brenda was a Baptist and a retired textile employee who loved cooking, fishing, and taking care of her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings, Milton Boyd Foster, Jr., Sammy Foster and Ann Hogue.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: her husband, Reginald Tate; three sons, Dennis Foster of Gaffney, Daniel Foster (Laura) of York, and Ricardo Foster (Marie) of Spartanburg; three brothers, Lawrence Foster (Catherine), Robert Foster (Sheila) both of Gaffney, Lewis Foster( Georgia) of Gaffney; two sisters, Lizzie Frawley (Thomas) and Barbara Shippy both of Spartanburg; two sisters in-law, Twana Foster and Susie Foster of Gaffney; a special friend, Rickey Smith of Gaffney; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be Sunday, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

A Graveside Service will be held Monday, October 19th, at 1:00 p.m., in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, 3105 Jerusalem Rd, Pacolet, SC 29372 Please practice social distancing and wear a mask!