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Phipps, Juby

JUBY “CROW” PHIPPS, 75, of Florence, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mr. Phipps was born in Conway, SC a son of the late Don Phipps and Myrtle Jordan Phipps. He was a member of the National Guard and had attended Eastside Free Will Baptist Church. He was a former truck driver and a…

Lovett, Pamela Denise

Florence, South Carolina Pamela Denise Martin Lovett, 41 of Florence, Passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness. Ms. Lovett was born in Dillon, SC, a daughter of Frank R. Martin and Janet Bullard Martin. She was a member of ABATE and was employed as a bartender. She was known by her “Doodlebug”…

King, James Franklin

Jeff was born in Hartsville a son of the late Eugene and Lean Mae Register King. He was a member of Kelleytown Baptist Church, retired from Nucor Steel and was a Marine Veteran. Surviving are his wife, Gertrud Lange King, Hartsville, daughter, Ginger (Steve) Sylvester, Hartsville, Step-Children, Alvin & Mike Tyner, Marion Jackson, all of Hartsville, Grandchildren, Meg (Richie) Sylvester,…

Gainey, Thornwell Henry

Rev. Tommy Gaskins will officiate. Henry was born in Hartsville a son of Sharon Peters Gainey and the late Thornwell B. Gainey. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and was employed with Sonoco Products Co. Surviving are his wife, Tammy Howle Gainey, His Mother,one daughter, Keri Elizabeth Gainey, three sons, Nicholas Rhyan Gainey, William Spears Weatherford, Benjamin…

Harrell, Lois Lee

Lois Lee Davis Harrell, 83, of Darlington died on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Mrs. Harrell was born in Darlington County. She was the daughter of the late Harley and Katie Hutchinson Davis. Mrs. Harrell loved working in her yard and tending to her garden. She was a loyal employee of Darlington Dixie Cup, where she retired after 20 years. Mrs….

Hayes, Johnny Ernest

Dillon – Johnny Ernest Hayes, age 64, passed away June 1, 2011. Born in Mullins, SC on September 2, 1946, Mr. Hayes was the son of the late Ernest and Ruth Hooks Hayes. While serving in the Army, he completed a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was the owner of Hayes Auto Alignment of Fairmont, NC. Mr. Hayes was…

Davis, Peggy Thomas

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) On Sunday, May 29, 2011, God called Peggy Thomas Davis home to rest. She was the third child…

Collins, Ronnie

Ronnie Collins, age 56, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at his home after an illness. Born in Florence County, he was a son of the late Benjamin Collins and Miriam Tedder Collins. Mr. Collins was formerly employed with McCutcheon Concrete. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Channon Reynolds. Surviving are a daughter, Gi-Gi Collins. Three sisters, Vickie Collins,…

Sauls, Christine Lee

Christine Lee Sauls, widow of Reverend Tilmon Sauls, died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Lake City Community Hospital after an illness. Mrs. Sauls was born on November 2, 1925, in Lake City, a daughter of the late Herbert J. Lee, Sr., and Lerotha Morris Lee. She was a homemaker and member of Pine Dale Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Sauls was…