John Wesley Johnson, Sr., 90, of Greenville, formerly of Gaffney, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, in Brushy Creek Rehabilitation Center, Greer, SC.
Surviving are: his wife, Lisa Jarvis Johnson, of the home; daughters, Doris Norwood, of Florence, MS, Jill Woodard, of Georgia, Alexis Earl and Nicole Johnson, of the home; four sons, John Johnson, Jr., of Springfield, MO, Christopher Johnson, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Isaiah Earl of the home; 10 grandchildren.
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James Harold Hoey, Sr., 82, of 303 Granite Drive, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, in his home.
Husband of Jacqueline Foster Hoey, he was born in Gaffney and was a son of the late Precious Hoey, Sr, and Willie M. Kelly Hoey.
He was a 1956 graduate of Granard High School and a retired employee of Overnite Trucking Company. James was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, member of the All Male Choir, and Sr. Choir.
He was preceded in death by a step-son, Rogerick Lowry; and siblings, Precious Hoey, Jr., William H. Hoey; a son-in-law, Anthony Mintz. He leaves to cherish fond memories: his wife, Jacqueline, of the home; a son, James Harold Hoey (Cynthia), of Spartanburg; daughters, Harriet Williams (Charles), and Donna Mintz, of Gaffney, Lakisa Muhammad (Dewayne) of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters, Ethelene Davidson and Martha Jean Jefferies, both of Gaffney; 11 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be Friday, 2:00 p.m., in Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Freddy Davidson and Rev. Michael Golden. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. He will be in state in the church Friday at 1:00 p.m.
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Mrs. Ruby Brackett Hayes, 91, of 101 Applewood Lane, Spartanburg, SC, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, in her home.
Widow of Ralph Hayes, she was born in Cherokee County and was a daughter of the late Johnny and Freelove Jeffries Brackett.
She was a member of Island Creek Baptist Church and a retired Registered Nurse.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by seven siblings, Onell Brackett, Darnell Brackett, Johnny Lee Brackett, Paul Brackett, Lillian B. Hunter, James Brackett and A. H. Brackett.
She leaves to cherish fond memories: three sons, Donald Brackett (Cassandra) of Jonesboro, Georgia, Ronald Brackett (Gayle) of Greenville, South Carolina and Ralph J. Hayes, Jr. (Vanessa) of Spartanburg, South Carolina; three brothers, Reverend Dr. A. L. Brackett and Douglas Brackett (Maxine) of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Winfort Brackett (Vera) of Woodbridge, Virginia; sister-in-law, Ruby Mae Brackett, of Cowpens, South Carolina; Six grandchildren, Dawn Burgess(Leon), Ravan Hayes Mangle, Brittney Brackett, Brooks Brackett, Candice Hayes, Victoria Hayes; four great grandchildren, Christian Hayes, Alexander Hayes, Skylar Quinn Burges and Kingston Adams. Also, she leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and a universe of friends.
The Funeral Service will be Sunday, 2:30 p.m., in Island Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. She will be in state in the church Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
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