Johnnie Ray Dawkins, 64, of 706 State Line Rd., Gaffney, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Gaffney, SC.

He was born in Mount Vernon, NY and was a son of the late Rose Dawkins Smith and Johnny and Naomi Dawkins.

In addition to his parents he preceded in death by his grandparents, Grady and Flora Dawkins Watkins; two brothers, Calvin Dawkins and Clarence Dawkins.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: a son Shannon Hairston, of Lexington, NC; a brother, Grady Dawkins (Wanda), of Gaffney, SC; two sisters, Lucy Littlejohn and IV Dawkins, both of Gaffney, SC; sister-in-law, Betty Ann Dawkins; a special friend, Patsy Ann Hairston, Lexington, NC; special nieces and nephew, Shantika, Lakeisha, and Rosalind Dawkins, and Marcus Dawkins; other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, January 9, 2022, 1:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with The Reverend Dr. Michael A. Bridges officiating.

The family is at the home of his sister, Lucy Littlejohn 254 North Green River Road, Gaffney SC 29341.

Horace Lee Smith, 74, of 106 Ellis Ferry Rd., Apt-101, Gaffney, passed away Sunday, January 1st, in Spartanburg Medical Center.

He was born in Cherokee County on January 10, 1948, to Whitworth and Ola Roberts Smith. 

Horace was employed at Kings Mountain Brick in the Maintenance Department. He was a member of Mikes Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by siblings, Thomas Smith, Sr., Deacon John Wayne Smith, Sr., Leola Manning, Minister Nettie Camp, Martha Dawkins.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: three sons, Patrick Smith (Patrice), of Spartanburg, Phillip Smith (Tela), of Gaffney, Charles Craig, Sr. (Makayla), of Gaffney; four daughters, Catina Lipscomb (Donald), Priscilla Washington, Lisa Smith, and Tasha Sullivan, all of Gaffney; an aunt, Opie Tate, of Gaffney; two brothers, Eddie Dean Smith, Sr. (Wanda), of Spartanburg and Willie Ellis, Sr., of Gaffney; three sisters, Rev. Modestine Manning(James), of Mooresboro, Mae Frances Thomas, of Spartanburg, and Minister Frances Wilkie, of Gaffney; two brothers-in-law, Carl Dawkins and Willie Dean Camp, both of Gaffney; 23 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 7th, 12:00 noon in Mikes Creek Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Courtney Mills officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Willie Lee Hamilton, 63, of 147 Phifer Line, Clifton, SC, died Friday, December 23rd, in Spartanburg Medical Center.

He was a son of the late Alphonso Hamilton, Sr. and the late Sarah Harris Hamilton; and brother of Alfonso, Jr., Carolyn Jamison, and Mary Hamilton, all of Spartanburg.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 5th, 2:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with The Reverend Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating.