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Samuel Clifton Weathers Jr.

Obituaries

Samuel C. Weathers Jr. son of the late Samuel C. Weathers Sr. and the late Daisy Hardin Weathers, born October 17th 1949 in Cherokee County, SC went home to rest at the Atrium Health Care Facility in Shelby, NC on Friday November 1st, 2019. He attended Cherokee County Public School System early in life and at an early age joined the Divine True Holiness Church of GOD in Blacksburg, SC. Mr. Weathers later moved to Jersey City, NJ where he resided and worked as a welder for more than 35 years. While living in New Jersey he was a regular attendee of the Mt. Pisgah AME Zion Church.

Samuel, who some affectionately called “Slim,” was the absolute life of the party. He enjoyed making people laugh and constantly being the source of lightening up everyone’s mood. He was a lover of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

Mr. Weathers is the father of 6 children: The late Veronica Weathers who has preceded him in the after life. Left to cherish is fond memories are: Son(s) Deacon Fred Meeks(Marissa) of Shebly, NC, Rev. Leslie Davis(Andrea) of Lake Wylie, SC; Daughter(s) Barbetta Weathers of Gaffney, SC, Tracy Parker(Kareem) of Gaffney, SC, and Samatha Weathers(of the Home) Jersey City, NJ. (Brothers)the Late Winfred Lee Weathers which preceded him in death, Robert Weathers(of the Home) in Jersey City, NJ, Roy Weathers Sr. of Blacksburg, SC (Sisters) Loretta Lockhart(Theodore) of Blacksburg, SC and Almarie Elmore of Gaffney, SC. Mr. Weathers has 18 grandchildren, 17 great grands and a host of nephews, nieces, church family, friends and loved ones. Samuel Weathers Jr

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 8th, 2:00 p.m., in Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 220 N. Watterson St., Kings Mountain, NC, with his son, Rev. Leslie Davis, officiating.  Interment will follow in The Divine True Holiness Church of God Cemetery in Blacksburg, SC.  The family will receive friends Friday, at 1:30 p.m., in the church. 

The family is at the home of Overseer Theodore and Mrs. Alzenia Lockhart, 109 Bell St. Blacksburg, SC.

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Rev. Henry Donald Dawkins

Obituaries

Rev. Henry Donald Dawkins, 72, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Sunday, October 27,2019 at Atrium Health Main. He was born in Gaffney and was a son of the late Jack and Quincy Wilkins Dawkins. He was the husband of Margaret. Funeral service will be held Friday, November 1, 2019 at Logan Chapel CME Church 9505 Parkton Dr. Charlotte, NC 28212.Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm and the service will follow at 2:00 pm. Military Rites will take place after the service. Interment will be on Wednesday, November 5, 2019 in the Salisbury National Cemetery 501 Statesville, NC 28144 at 11:00 am.

Arrangements by Long and Son Mortuary, Charlotte NC

Courtesy of The Gilmore Mortuary

Thomas “Round” Allen Studyvance

10 October 2019, 2019, Obituaries

Thomas “Round” Allen Studyvance, 58, of A-3 Granard Courts, passed away Thursday, October 17th, in Greenville Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Gaffney on November 5, 1960 and was the son of Furman and Rosa Lee Byers Studyvance.

He was a 1978 graduate of Gaffney High School. He attended Kindom Hall of Jehovah witnesses.

Thomas was preceded in death by a sister, Damita Studyvance.

In addition to his parents, surviving are; his children, Terence D. Studyvance (Marquita ) of Gastonia, Tasha Jefferies (Jamil) of York; three brothers, Edmond O’Neal Studyvance (Belva), Jeffrey Undra Studyvance, and Keith Studyvance, all of Gaffney; a sister, Coral Dover of Gaffney; 6 grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Services will be held Wednesday 3:00 p.m. in the Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Elder Brian Phifer officiating.

The family is at the home of his parents, 98 Granite Drive.