Vincente Leon Foster, age 66, of 156 Oakbrook Lane, Gaffney, passed away on Sunday, December 11^th, in Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care.

Husband of Washcinda “Netta” Jackson Foster, he was born in Gaffney and was the son of the late Rufus H. Foster, Jr. and the late Mildred Thomas Foster.

Vincente was a member of Concord Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School, Mars Hill College, and Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science. He was the co-owner, and Licensed Mortician of Foster Funeral Home in Gaffney.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Mar’kee Guest.  He leaves to cherish loving memories: his devoted wife, Washcinda “Netta” Foster, of the home; four daughters, Briana V. Foster, of Lexington, SC, Bianca L. Foster, of Columbia, SC, Kiana M. Foster, of Spartanburg, SC, and TG Foster; grandchildren, Breann Z. Whisenant, Markee Guest-Linder, Davaney M. McGill, Leo Jones, and Kailia H. Oswald; a sister, Cathy Foster, of Gaffney; mother-in-law, Gelina Camp, of Gaffney; an uncle, Dr. Littlejohn Foster (Sandy), of Charlotte, NC; aunts, Madelyn Daniels, of Chattanooga, TN, Gloria Inabinette, Thelma Foster, Geraldine Morris, and Eloise Leach, of Gaffney; sisters-in-law, Olishia Gaffney and Sandy Dillard (Adam); God-Son, Eric Scott; other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 16^th, 1:00 p.m., in Concord Baptist Church with The Reverend Dr. Michael A. Bridges officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. He may be viewed at The Gilmore Mortuary on Thursday from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., and at the church on Friday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. The family requests that no photos of Vincente be taken.

Mr. Zebedee Oglesby, 89, of Cowpens, passed away Friday, December 2nd, in Upstate Community Hospice House, Landrum, SC.

Husband of Darlene Oglesby, he was born in Cherokee County and was a son of George and Julia Wells Oglesby.

“Zeb”, as he was affectionately called by all who knew him, was a member of Island Creek Baptist Church where he served as, a Trustee and Jr. Deacon. He was a retired Truck Driver for Standard Trucking Company. Zeb was also a Master Mason.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-son, Darren W. Crook, Sr.; sisters, Georgia Mae Crockett and Linda Lois Oglesby; a brother, William A.C. Oglesby.

He leaves to cherish loving memories, his wife, Darlene McIntyre Oglesby; two step-daughters, Rosalyn Splawn (Ronnie) and Jerri Lyles; a brother, Roy Oglesby (Brenda); five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 9^th, 12:00 p.m., in Island Creek Baptist Church, with The Reverend Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Public Viewing will be held Thursday…..

Dorothy Jean Littlejohn McDowell, was born in Gaffney, SC on July 14, 1942 to Marion and Mrs. Myrtle Ellis Littlejohn.

She attended the public schools of Cherokee County, SC and was a graduate of Granard High School in Gaffney.  After graduation, Dorothy moved to Connecticut to seek employment. After working in Connecticut for a few years, to her surprise, her childhood sweetheart, Nubert O. Lee McDowell located her and rekindled their love for each other. They were united in marriage and eventually moved to New York. To this union, three children, Neville, Nathan and Kimberley, were born.

While in New York, Dorothy attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was employed as a secretary at Southern Wine and Spirits Distribution Company. Dorothy loved serving others and volunteered to serve with the PTA and the Tenant Patrol. After retirement, she later moved back to Gaffney and joined Island Creek Baptist Church, Cowpens, SC. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Marion, Jr.; brother-in-law, Billy Jefferies; sisters-in-law, Carrie Littlejohn and Jannie Littlejohn;

She leaves to cherish loving memories; two sons, Neville McDowell (Christine), of Queens, NY and Nathan McDowell (Nancy), of Bronx, NY; a daughter, Kimberley McDowell, of Gaffney, SC; three brothers, Cleo Littlejohn (Annette) and Larry Littlejohn, both of Gaffney, SC, Elliott Littlejohn (Chantel), of Rock Hill; four sisters, Mamie Jefferies, Gwin Posey (Freddie), and Sandra Littlejohn, all of Gaffney, Cindy Wallace (Harold), of Durham, NC; two cousins, Patricia Ellis and Georgia Lee Bewayo, reared in the home as her sisters, grandchildren, Facey Allman, Nahshon McDowell and Nahziah McDowell, all of New York; three brothers in-law, Keith, Phillip (Katrina), and Dennis (Deanna); three sisters in-law, Edith Hill, Sylvia Goonetilleke and Denise Sailor (George); a host of other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., in Island Creek Baptist Church, with The Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.