All Obituaries

Earl Felix Johnson, 73, 112 Autumn Circle, Gaffney, SC, went home to be with the Lord August 16, 2018, at home.  He is the husband of Mary Harris Johnson and son of the late AC and Frances Mullinax Johnson.  He was a former carpenter with McDaniel Construction Company.  He loved fishing, raising chickens and gardening.  Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his wife. are sons - Kenny Shelton(Terry May), Johnny Eugene "Bubba" Shelton and Mark Shelton all...

Marshall Lyles Cooper, 26, 118 Phelps Rd. Blacksburg, SC, passed away August 9, 2018, at home. Born in Gaffney, SC, he was the son of Angela Smith Wolff, of the home, and Marshall and Danielle Cooper of Blacksburg. He was a former Marine and lived life to the fullest. He also loved recreational activities. Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his parents and step-mother, are his son - Wyatt Ray; three brothers - Jayden Woods, Nate Cooper, and Jeffrey Daves, all of Blacksburg; one...

Julia Ann Kise, 76, of Blacksburg, SC, went home to be with our Lord and Savior July 26, 2018, at Peachtree Centre, Gaffney, SC. Born is Concord, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Rilla Rockwood Simpson of Grover, NC. Ann was a retired textile worker and enjoyed playing pool at the Blacksburg and Gaffney Senior Centers. She loved her family and was a member of Blacksburg Church Of God. Left to cherish her memory are two daugthers - Tammy Kise of Blacksburg and Nancy Kise...

Tabitha Ann Hughes, 48, of 1548 Wilkinsville Highway, Gaffney, SC, went home to be with her Lord July 25, 2018, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Covington, KY, she was the wife of Rev. Mark Hughes and daughter of Wanda Rutherford Rains and the late Rev. Clark Williams and her step-father, the late Rev. Bill Rains. She was an active member of Church Of The Living God and a Sunday School teacher.  Her children and art were her passion. In addition to her husband and mom,...

James "Jamie" William Hawkins, Jr., 43, of 131 Killian St.,  Blacksburg, SC, passed away July 23, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Sarah Hicks Hawkins and son of James and Linda Willis Hawkins of Blacksburg.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  He loved his family, fishing, electronics, baseball, football and racing.  He worked with Collins Construction and Mobile Home Movers. Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his wife and parents, are two...

Beatrice Parker Davis, 93, of 123 Old Factory Road, Blacksburg, SC, went home to be with the Lord July 20, 2018, at Peachtree Centre, Gaffney, SC. She was the wife of the late W. C. Davis and daughter of the late Jack and Ruth Batchelor Parker. Left to cherish her memory are two sons - Arnold Davis(Kathy) of Lexington, SC, and Al Davis(Beth) of Gaffney, SC; one daughter - Norma Horton(James) of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren - Kitty Larsen(Richard) of Lexington, Chris Horton(Julie) of...

Betty Jean Mullinax Parker, 89,  passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.  She was born at home in the Antioch Community of Cherokee County on May 15, 1929.  She was the daughter of Jesse James (Jack) Mullinax and Viola Bolin Mullinax.  She formerly worked in textiles.  She loved spending time with her family, working in her flowers, and going to church.  She was a member of Grover Church Of God.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Gary Alton Upchurch, 71, of 402 S. Charleston St, Blacksburg, SC, left this world for the next at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, May 15, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. He will continue to be loved and missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his incredibly devoted wife of 51 years, Dianne Hardin Upchurch; their loving daughters, Amanda (Mandy) Upchurch Grigg, and Margaret (Meg) Upchurch Newman and her husband, Jeff; and three grandsons, who brought him much joy, Tristan...

  Barbara E. Ruppe, 63, of Smyrna, SC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 11, 2018, at her home. Born in Roanoke, VA, she is the wife of Vernon Lee Ruppe and daughter of the late Fred and Helen Potts. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was an employee of the textile industry. Surviving in addition to her husband are her children - one son, Nelson Ruppe and wife, Tracy, of Gaffney, two daughters - Christie Brooks of Shelby, NC, and Misty Lane of Smyrna; five...

Eva Mae Bolin, 81, of 338 Moss Crossing, Blacksburg, passed away May 9, 2018, at Mary Black, Gaffney, SC. Born in Murphy, NC, she was married to the late Lesley Eugene Bolin. She was the daughter of the late Glenn and Susan Newman Johnson. She is survived by four sons - Charles Bolin, James Bolin, John Wayne Bolin and Kenneth Eugene "Bo" Bolin all of Blacksburg; two daughters - Mary Morris of Blacksburg, and Cathy Lynn of Fort Mill, SC; 12 grandchildren; and 12...