Minnie Lee Watkins Littlejohn, of 238 North Green River Road, Gaffney, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Minnie was born in Gaffney, South Carolina on August 25, 1925, to the late Will and Maggie Jane Watkins. She was also the stepdaughter of the late Grady and Flora Watkins. Two sisters, Willie Mae Johnson and Rose A. Smith, preceded her in death. She was the devoted wife of the late Rochelle Littlejohn and they were the parents of six children. Four daughters, Shirley Pough, Brenda Duncan, Dicy Crosby, and Maggie Studyvance, preceded her in death.

At an early age, she accepted Christ and joined Suck Creek Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess, a member of the Sunday School Department, member of the Pastor’s Aide, and a former member of the Macomson Choir. She was a “Martha” in the Victor Chapter No. 35 Order of the Eastern Star.

She leaves to cherish fond memories: two sons, Deacon Willie Lee Littlejohn of the home and Donnie Littlejohn of Lexington, N.C.; two adopted daughters Mary Davis (Willie) and Pat McIntire of Columbia, S.C.; an adopted son Thomas Hampton of Chesnee, S.C.; two cousins reared in the home as brothers, Spencer Humphries of Gaffney and Gaither Humphries of Boiling Springs; fourteen grandchildren, including two reared in the home as children, Rubin Littlejohn and Sherry Reid of Gaffney, S.C.; 29 greatgrandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and relatives.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, November 16th, at 3 p.m. in Suck Creek Baptist Church, Gaffney, SC. Rev. Tony Macomson officiating. She will be in state in church at 2 p.m.

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Mrs. Cheryl Bonner Miller, 63, of 2252 Mancke Drive, Rock Hill, S.C., was born in Cherokee County to Mary Magdalene Royal Bonner and Emory Joshua Bonner, Sr.

Cheryl was educated in the schools of Cherokee County, South Carolina. Upon graduating from Gaffney High School in 1972, Cheryl attended Winthrop University, where she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Special Education.

She was employed in the Rock Hill School District over forty years as a middle school teacher.

Cheryl entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 6, 2017. Those left to celebrate her life and honor her memories are her son, Eric Miller II of Rock Hill, S.C.; her brother, Emory Bonner Jr., (Sharon) of Greenville, SC; and her sister, Beverly Mayes of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, 11 a.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Timothy L. Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in Limestone Cemetery.

The family is at the home of James and Cynthia Williams, 101 Ashley Street, Gaffney.

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Zachary Benjamin Harris, 49, of 409 E. Jr. High Rd., passed away Saturday, November 4, in Mary Black Health System, Gaffney.

He was born in Gaffney and was a son of Joann Harris Ellis and Maurice Ellis, and the late Willie Lee Smith.

Zachary was of the Baptist faith. He was a former employee of Millard Refrigerated Servies, Inc.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a special friend, Cameshia Goode, of the home; 3 daughters, Rashada Jefferies, Dollie Jefferies, and Enchantra Montgomery, all of Gaffney; 5 sons, Michael Watkins of Cowpens, Zactrick Jefferies, Anthony Tate (Shirmel), Lloyd Jefferies and Damion Palmer, all of Gaffney; brother, Anthony Scott Harris of Gaffney, a sister, Eleanor Studyvance (Carl), of Gaffney; Marshal Lindsay (Judy), Florence Morgan, and Bennie Mae Agnew (Eric), and Michael Harris, all of Gaffney who were reared in the home as siblings; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harris of Chesapeake, VA; great-aunt, Willie L. Dawkins of Gaffney; 10 grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be Thursday, 2 p.m. in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Timothy L. Hunter officiating.

The family is at the home of his parents at 200 W. Claremont St.

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Published in The Gaffney Ledger on Nov. 8, 2017