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Daisy Godbee Obituary

Shelby, NC - Daisy Mullinax Godbee, 76, of 401 N. Morgan Street, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Shelby.

Born in Gaffney, she was the daughter of the late Freelin Mullinax and Onie Proctor Mullinax. She was a homemaker and a member of East Gaffney Baptist Church. She loved her Lord, her family and church and playing bingo.

Surviving is a son, Julian Mullinax of Spartanburg; a brother, Harold Dean "Tip" Mullinax (Mary Jo) of Gaffney; a special niece and caregiver, Janice Doggett (Jack) of Conway; numerous other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Julian D. Mullinax, Wayne Earl Mullinax and Hames Ray Mullinax and two sisters, Yvonne Spencer and Shirley Cody.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, February 17, 2025 in the Mount Ararat Baptist Church Cemetery with Mr. Ashby Blakely officiating. The family will receive friends following the services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC

Kevin Stuard

Gaffney, SC - Kevin Scott Stuard, 44, of 123 W. 9th Street, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Cherokee Medical Center.

Born in Gaffney, he was the son of John Philip Stuard of Gaffney and the late Lynn Cudd Stuard. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School, attended Spartanburg Community College and employed by L & P Distribution. Kevin loved his family and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving in addition to his father is a brother, Joe Stuard (Lisa) of Blacksburg; a cousin, Ivy Cudd of the home; several aunts, uncles and other cousins.

No services are scheduled.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

The family will be at the home of Diane Smiley, 113 Mohea Avenue, Gaffney, SC 29340.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Gaffney Ledger on Feb. 14, 2025.

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