Howard Tate, 77, of Shelby, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 6th, in Atrium Health in Shelby.

Widow of Louena Wilson Tate, he was born in Cherokee County, SC and was a son of the late Lawrence and Pearlie Oglesby Tate.

Howard was a 1964 graduate of Granard High School and a retired employee of Magnolia Finishing. He was a member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church where he was a deacon, former Chairman of the Deacon Board, and former choir member.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, Merle Mobley, Dorothy B. Tate, and The Reverend Dr. L.T. Tate.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: a son Brandy Tate (Nichole), of Dallas, NC; a daughter, Merenda Tate, of Shelby; a brother, Wallace Tate (Donna), of Gaffney; two sisters, Brenda Lee Tate and Josie Wilkins, both of Gaffney; two grandchildren, Brennon and Brentson Tate, of Dallas, NC; several nieces and nephews; many friends.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 13th, 2:00 p.m., in Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, with The Reverend C.A. Wallace officiating.

Evangelist Ruby Clark Askew, of 511 W. Robinson Street, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, in her home.

Widow of Plato Askew, Sr., she was born in Cherokee County, SC and was a daughter of the late Thomas Clark Sr. and the late Ernestine Davis Clark.

She was a faithful and dedicated member of The Divine True Holiness Church of God in Blacksburg.  She served her church in many capacities including: Mother of the Church, Sunday School Teacher, Church Secretary, Church Treasurer, member of The Holy Gospel Singers, and Prison Ministry.

Ruby was well known and much loved in Blacksburg and Gaffney.  Her delicious cakes, creamed corn, country style steak and gravy graced many tables and delighted the taste buds of those who were blessed to partake of her culinary favors.  She was a former employee of Burton Dixie, and Nestle.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, Sammy Clark and Thomas Clark, Jr.  She leaves to cherish loving memories: two sons, Plato Askew, Jr. (Owens), of Atlanta, GA, Keith Askew, Sr., (Ivey), of San Diego, CA; a daughter, Mary F. Clark, of Atlanta, two sisters, Mary Pearl Greer, of Greenville, SC, and Gloria Gaskins, of Taylors, SC; four grandchildren, Rajshun Livsey and Corbett Livsey (Forsheka), of Gaffney who were raised in the home, Keith Askew, Jr. (Ashley), and Jasmine Askew (Curtis), of California; seven great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, including a nephew, Kenny Terry, of Virginia, raised in the home; sisters-in-law, Thelma Clark, Ida Askew, and Debra Askew; God children, John Mickles (Ruby), Robert Elmore (Deborah), Kristielove Walls, and Charles Littlejohn; caregivers, Robert Gibbs, II, Priscilla Lockhart, Linda Belk, Dora James; a host of other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service will be held Sunday, April 10^th, 2:00 p.m., in Bethel Baptist Church with Bishop Willie Littlejohn, The Reverend Earl D. Simmons, Sr.; The Reverend J.W. Sanders, Jr., The Reverend Dr. Michael A. Bridges, The Reverend Dr. Timothy L. Hunter.  Interment will follow in The Divine True Holiness Church of God Cemetery.  The Service will be live-streamed  via https://www.facebook.com/bethelbaptistchurchgaffney.

Deacon Samuel Agnew, 71, of 940 Limestone Court, Apt. M-58, Gaffney, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, in Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home

He was born June 15, 1950 in Cherokee County to Robert and Vivian Jones Agnew.

Samuel was a member of Indian Hill Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, Grounds Keeper, and helped with the Shut In. For multiple years, he was a caregiver for his mother until her passing. He was also the caregiver for his brother, Robert.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Authur Agnew and a special friend, Ollie Norris.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: a son, Earl Agnew (Dana), of Gaffney, SC; a daughter, Leatrice Agnew, of Gaffney, SC; a brother, Roger Agnew, of Gaffney, SC; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 8th, at 2:00 p.m., in Indian Hill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Michael Williamson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. He will be in state at 1:00 p.m. in the church.