George Edward Camp, age 76, of 500 McCluney Dr., Gaffney, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Cherokee Medical Center.

He was born in Cherokee County to Lloyd and Christine Linder Camp. Husband of Sharon Hames Camp.

He was a Veteran in the United States Army. He also was formerly a employee at CCC Trucking Company as a Truck Driver.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings, John Lee Camp, Luster Camp, Rosie Mae Lindsay, Delilah Camp, Annie Sue Camp, and Betty Camp Vernon; grandchildren, Reginald Camp, Jr., Jamel Jefferies, Tajha Jefferies, and Tyler Camp.

George leaves to cherish loving fond memories: his wife, Sharon Hames Camp, of Gaffney; two sons, Reginald Camp (Charlene) and Tyree Camp (Marie), both of Gaffney; three daughters, Tracina Camp, Starsha Camp, and Felicia Galmer, all of Gaffney; a sister, Everleen Allen, of Gaffney; a sister in-law, Kathy Camp, of Gaffney; thirteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a special cousin, Inez Littlejohn; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church with The Reverend Claude A. Wallace officiating.

The family is receiving friends at 240 Camellia Circle, Gaffney.

Bessie Mae Camp was always happy to see her family and friends enter the door to her home at 617 Littlejohn Street. Her welcoming spirit made the house feel comfortable and like home to so many. On March 12, 2024 Bessie was called home to the Lord while in the arms of family and surrounded by friends. 

Bessie (73) was born February 25, 1951 in Cherokee County and loved to tease her family with her “two birthdays” each year claiming this day was incorrect while accepting well wishes both days. She is the daughter of the late Bee Junior Camp and the late Maggie Olivia Huskey Camp.

Bessie was full of love for family and friends with her own way to make everyone feel a little special. She loved God and enjoyed gospel radio. Bessie graduated Gaffney High School in 1970 and was formerly employed at Gaffney Manufacturing Textile Plant, Alcoa and Atlas Foods in Freightliner. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Mr. Eddie Huskey, Mr. L.D. Huskey, Mr. Sammy Lee Huskey, Mr. William “Deanie” Camp; sisters, Mrs. Doris Crosby (the late Bennie Lee Crosby) and Mrs. Patricia Ann Camp Shippy.

Her surviving family is full of devoted brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts and extended family that have provided so much through her extended illness. All of those people are not included in this list but all have the family’s love and gratitude. Her brother, Mr. James Camp (Mary) of Gaffney, South Carolina; sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Adams of the home, Mrs. Alta Mae Thompson of Gaffney, South Carolina; sisters-in-law Mrs. Evelyn Huskey of Gaffney South Carolina, Mrs. Ella Huskey of Baltimore Maryland; bonus sister, Beverly Ogelsby of Gaffney, South Carolina; five special nieces of the home, Mrs. Clynthia Camp (Dewey Whittenburg), Mrs. Margaret Webster (Franky), Ms. Shardae Norris, Mrs. Tonya Dorsey (Shawn) of Gaffney, South Carolina and Mrs. Cantania Hollis of Boiling Springs, South Carolina; Also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends that  are too numerous to count. 

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with The Reverend Robert Dover and Minister Stephanie Tate.

The family is receiving friends at the home.

Henry Sanders Armstrong, age 82, of 145 Seminole Trail, Cowpens, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at his residence. Husband of Lolan Littlejohn Armstrong, he was the son of the late Davis and Elnora Davis Armstrong.

He was employed as an Agriculture Landscaper at Sunny Slope for many years until his retirement.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings: Watson, Fred, and Scott Armstrong, Hattie Smith, Alice Lee Thompson, Elouise Colston, and Lillie “Missy” Littlejohn.

Henry leaves to cherish loving memories: his wife, Lolan Littlejohn Armstrong; five sons, Henry “P.Y.” Littlejohn, Jimmy Armstrong, Melvin Armstrong (Princess), Westley Armstrong; two daughters, Peggy Armstrong and Nora Armstrong (Gerald); a brother, Davis “June” Armstrong; a nephew reared in the home, Herbert Colston; a grandson reared in the home, Jamarcus Armstrong; 23 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; a great-great- grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel, with the Reverend Dr. Rayfield Hamrick officiating. Interment will follow in Gaffney Memorial Park.