All Obituaries

Kimberly Miller Moore, 55, entered her Heavenly home, April 13, 2019, after a three year battle with cancer. She passed peacefully with her devoted husband and family by her side. Kim loved people and loved to serve with the attitude of Christ. When her health allowed, she served at Hopewell Baptist Church. She worked many years as Office Manager for the Jackson Hewitt Tax office in Blacksburg, SC, building relationships with her clients. She had a desire to help others. Her smile and...

    Marion Lavonne Black, 65, of 152 Jerry Road, Forest City, NC, passed away April 7, 2019, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherfordton, NC. Born in Kings Mountain, NC, she was the daughter of the late Sherman Marion and Peggy Cook Childers. She was a seamstress in the Textile Industry. She was a former member of Temple Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC. She loved the old John Wayne movies. Left to cherish her memory are three sons - Donnie Arthurs of Grover, NC,...

  Jeri Danielle Smith, 28, 5032 Canaan Chuch Rd., Smyrna, SC, died April 6, 2019, as the result of a wreck. Born in Gaffney, she was the daughter of Keith and Peggy Mullinax Smith. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She was a clerk at Munchie's, Wendy's, and Dollar General. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two daughters - Macie Breanna and Jerilyn Elizabeth Twamley. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 10, 2019, from 6-8:00 PM, at 285...

Nancy Lou Riddle, 71, passed away March 29, 2019, at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain, NC.  Born in Burnsville, NC, she was the wife of the late Harry Riddle and daughter of the late Jesse and Callie Roberts Wilds.   She worked as cook for many years at Ozzie's.   She loved her grandchildren.   She is survived by one daughter - Callie Riddle of Blacksburg, SC; one brother - Roy Dean Wilds of KIng, NC; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and nieces...

  Linda Elizabeth Fortenberry, 70, 716 Sipes Street Kings Mountain, NC, went home to be with the Lord, February 25, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC. Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was was the wife of the late Joe Fortenberry and is the daughter of Addie Elizabeth (Davis) Ellison, of Gaffney, SC, and the late Adolphus Gibson. She was a member of Mt. Whitaker Baptist Church and sang in the choir. She was a former employee of Nestle's. She loved to travel to...

  James Wendell Crocker, 79, formerly of Gaffney, SC, passed away at Woodbridge Senior Living, Spartanburg, SC. He was the son of the late Hamlet Floyd and Sarah Mathis Crocker. He loved Spartanburg Phillies, and he was an Elvis impersonator. He is survived by two sons - James Ricky Crocker and Scott Crocker both of Gaffney. His Service will be held at a later date. The Gore Family of White Columns is serving the Crocker Family.

    Hildred Crotts, 96,  of 1103 S. Charleston St., Blacksburg, SC, went home to be with the Lord, February 10, 2019,  at home.   She was the wife of the late Coleman Crotts and daughter of the late Colonel and Ruthey B. Parker.  Born in Cherokee County, she was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and worked in the textile industry.   She loved her family and gardening.  She was a Goldstar Mother.  Left to cherish her memory are one...

Lula Hodges Clary, 98, formerly of Blacksburg, went home to be with the Lord January 30, 2019, in Greer, SC. She was the wife of the late Albert D. Clary and daughter of the late Colin and Dora Norris Hodges. She was a charter member of Holly Ridge Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School over 50 years. She was a master seamstress, cook, and baker. She loved her family. Left to cherish her memory are one son - John Clary and wife, Donnie, of Greer, SC; daughters - Merilus Taylor and...

  Mary Alice Carroll, 74, 107 Summit Dr., went home to be with her Lord January 22, 2019, at home. She was the wife of the late Ernest Carroll, Sr., and the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary McAfee Dover. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are two sons and one daughter - Ernest Carroll, Jr.(Karen), Danny Carroll(Sarah) and Kimberly Moore(Sonny), all of Blacksburg, SC; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother - Charlie...

  Rev. Billy Lynn Sanders, 91,  went home to be with his Lord  January 11, 2019.  He was born on June 30, 1927, in Birmingham, Alabama.  Most of his life was spent in Tampa, Florida, before moving to Blacksburg, South Carolina, upon retiring.  He is the son of the late Joel and Ethel Sanders.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Frances Metts Sanders; one brother -Charles Sanders; and one sister - Betty Sue Carrol. He was a Veteran of the...