Natka Hardy Elliott, 69, of 111 Peccole Pass, Moore, SC, passed away Saturday, January 25th, in the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Inez  Butler Hardy  and widow of Lawrence Anthony Carter.

She was a home health aid for IGHL.

In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Harry Hardy, and a sister, Carnell Davis.

Surviving are: a daughter, Kashea Elliott of Moore, SC; three sons, Clifton Elliott o LongBeach, NY, Hadadi Smith of Jacksonville, NC, and Charles Smith of Belcourt, NY; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Carolyn J Dawkins was born February 8, 1947 in Darlington, SC. She was the fourth born of five children to the late Theo and Reather Jacobs of Norfolk, VA. She departed this life January 24, 2020, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in LaPlata, MD, after a brief illness.

Carolyn was educated in the public schools of Norfolk, VA and received her high school diploma from Booker T Washington High School. After graduation, she received her cosmetology license and worked as Beautician until she retired.

In September 1967, Carolyn married the love of her life, Rev. Lionel B Dawkins. Carolyn was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed taking care of her family and spending time with friends. Carolyn was a faithful member of White Plains Baptist Church in Gaffney, SC. She was a loyal, and dedicated member for over 30 years and served on the Deaconess Board.

Carolyn leaves to mourn her passing: her husband, Rev. Lionel B Dawkins; her two sons, Warren T. (Nickie) Dawkins of White Plains, MD and Bishop Theo J. (Chrysanthemum) Dawkins of Villa Rica, Georgia; five grandchildren, Kimoni Dawkins of White Plains, MD, Isaiah Dawkins (USN), Kiera Dawkins of White Plains, MD, Joshua Dawkins (USN), and Endea Dawkins of Atlanta, GA; two great grandchildren, Aniya Harris and Bryson Dawkins of Maryland; one brother, Theo “Jake” (Jan) Jacobs of Woodbridge, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends Friday, January 31^st, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in White Plains Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

The family will be at 803 W. Fairview Ave., Gaffney, SC.

Joe Robert Watkins, 65, of 409 Granite Dr., passed away on Wednesday, January 22^nd, 2020.

Husband of Mary Mayes Watkins, he was born in Cherokee County and was a son of the late William Sr. and Nancy Manning Watkins.

Joe was a member of Concord Baptist Church where he served as a member of Male Choir, Usher Board, and a Van Driver Ministry. He was a retiree of Timken Bearing Company and an assistant coach for Gaffney High Track Team. He was an avid video-gamer and supporter of his girls and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Makayla Watkins, and a brother, Willie Watkins.

He leaves to cherish fond memories: three daughters, Diandra W. Pinkney (Gregory) of Boiling Springs, SC, Calandra Watkins and Cassandra Watkins of Gaffney; two reared as his own, Shaquille and Shanta Davidson of Gaffney; two brothers, Steve Watkins (Priscilla) of Kings Mountain, NC, and William Watkins Jr.; a sister, Mary Tate (Charlie) of Gaffney; two brother in-laws, Wayne Mayes (Florence) of Moore, SC, and William (PeeWee) Mayes of Gaffney; four sister in-laws, Denise Harris and Peggy Mayes of Gaffney, Beverly Mayes of Lawrenceville, GA, and Joan G Watkins of Charlotte, NC; eight grandchildren, Latrez, Caliyah, Diondre,Destiny, Joy, Londyn, Hope, and Grace; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, January 28^th, 2:00 p.m., in Mt. Tabor Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Smith presiding and Rev. Dr. Michael A Bridges officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family is at the home of 2407 Beech St, Gaffney, SC.

The Gilmore Mortuary