Author: WFXB Staff

Jones, Nancy

Nancy E. Jones, 51, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at her residence after an illness. Miss Jones was born in Florence, SC., a daughter of Jean Josey Jones and the late Carl B. Jones. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Florence. She had been employed with McLeod Regional Medical Center as a Registered Nurse, working in the…

Gaskins, Johnny

Johnny Lanue Gaskins, 66, passed away at his home in Florence on Sunday, July 3, 2011 following a brief illness. Mr. Gaskins was born in Lake City, a son of Essie Lee Humphries Gaskins of Darlington and the late Buie McQueen Gaskins of Lake City. He was a US Army Veteran and was employed by Scott’s Pest Control, Inc. of…

Rogers, James

James E. “Jimmy” Rogers, 70, of Florence passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at the McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness. “God saw him getting tired, A cure not meant to be. So He wrapped His arms around him, and whispered, “Come with Me.” Mr. Rogers was born in Florence, a son of the late James L. and Evie…

Wiggins, Carol

CAROL CECIL WIGGINS, 68, of Florence, SC died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the McLeod Hospice House after an illness. Mr. Wiggins was born in Marion Co., SC a son of the late Hannibal Langlan Wiggins and Cressie Cooper Wiggins. He attended the Church of God of the Reformation and loved to play guitar and sing, blessing all who listened….

Balton, Roger

LAKE CITY: Mr. Roger L. Balton, 88, widower of Evelyn Lake Balton, died Monday, July 4, 2011, at Carolinas Hospital, Florence, after an illness. Funeral services will be at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Carolina Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lake City Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 6th…

McGee, Spencer

Spencer Landon McGee, 8 years old, passed away Monday, July 4th, 2011. Spencer was born in Florence on November 8th, 2002. He was a son of Johnny E. McGee and Stacey Bellflower McGee. Spencer was a bright and friendly second grade student at J.C. Lynch Elementary. He was a member of the Talented and Gifted Program and Motocross Dirt Bikes,…

Doares, Ernestine

May 12, 1918 – July 3, 2011 Visitation Tuesday, July 05, 2011 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm Biggs Funeral Home 801 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton, NC | (910) 738-2211 Graveside Service Wednesday, July 06, 2011 | 2:00pm Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton, NC 28358 Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Lumberton, NC.

Doares, Ernestine

May 12, 1918 – July 3, 2011 Visitation Tuesday, July 05, 2011 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm Biggs Funeral Home 801 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton, NC | (910) 738-2211 Graveside Service Wednesday, July 06, 2011 | 2:00pm Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton, NC 28358 Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Lumberton, NC.

Powell, Charity Marie

Ms. Charity Marie Powell, 37, of Florence, died June 30, 2011, in Florence, SC. She was born February 19, 1974 in Darlington, SC. Ms. Powell was a graduate of West Florence High School, and graduated college with a degree in Radiology. She had received the McLeod Regional Medical Center Staff Award, and the Joseph G. Sylvester, MD Award in 1997….