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Duke, Robert

Robert M. Duke, 61, died on 4/29/11 at Conway Medical Center. Born Oct. 20, 1949 in Portsmouth, Va., he was preceded in death by his parents Lonnie and Margaret Duke. He graduated from Wilson High School and The Golf Academy of the Carolinas in Myrtle Beach. At the time of his death, he was employed by Pine Lakes Country Club….

Sanders, Sharon

Sharon Oxendine Sanders, age 47 of Laurel Hill passed away on Sunday, May 01, 2011 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time

Wright, Judy

Florence, South Carolina Judy Lewis Wright, 66 of Florence, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Wright was born in Loris, SC, a daughter of the late Carl and Gussie Powell Lewis, Sr. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Douglas Wright; a daughter, Kimberly Wright (Terry) Revell of Florence; a brother, Carl (Rosie) Lewis, Jr….

Keel, Willie

WILLIE J. KEEL, (75) of Little River, SC passed Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Conway Manor. A Homegoing Celebration will be held 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at Ocean View Memorial Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Ocean View Funeral of Horry County.

Dew, Annie

Annie P. Simmons Dew, 76, a beloved and the widow of John F. Dew, went home to be with the Lord and join her waiting loved ones, on May 1, 2011, at Georgetown Memorial Hospital. A Home Going Celebration will be 7 PM, Tuesday evening, May 3, 2011, at the Ringel Heights Baptist Church. The Dew family will receive family…

Newton, John

John Walter Newton, 39, husband of Linda Ann Newton, passed away on April 29, 2011, at the Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Newton was born the son of John Walter “Johnny” Turner and Mary Faye Newton Foxworth-Turner on June 13, 1971 in Georgetown, SC. He was educated in Georgetown county and was a heavy equipment operator. He leaves behind: his mother; his…

Barnhill, Edward

Aynor…..Mr. Edward “Pa” Barnhill, age 79, husband of the late Lena Bell Barnhill, of Edwards Road, passed away April 28, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Barnhill was born April 25, 1932 a son of the late Harvey Charlie and Lillie Tyler Barnhill. Mr. Edward was a member of Pleasant Union Baptist Church, and was a farmer until he joined the…

Henderson, Dora Rachel

Dora Rachel Henderson, 71 of Timmonsville, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 in a local health care facility after an illness. Mrs. Henderson was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Clinton Hampton and Mildred Matthews. She loved fishing and gardening. Surviving are her husband, James Louis Henderson; four children, O’Neil (Kim) McClam of Summerton, Gwen Darwin (Larry)…

Kennison, Savanah Gracelyn

Savanah Gracelyn Kennison, infant daughter of Christopher and Heidi Munn Kennison, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Survivors are her parents; two sisters, Alexis and Trinity Kennison; paternal grandmother, Wendi (Paul Franklin, II) Slemmer of Effingham; Paternal grandfather, Guy (Mary) Kennison of Effingham; Maternal grandmother, Lisa Aycock of Florence; Maternal grandfather, Marion Munn Jr. of Lamar; Paternal Great-grandmother, Darlene…

Wainwright, Robert Charles

Robert Charles Wainwright, 81, of Pinehurst, passed Thursday April 28, 2011, at Pinehurst Nursing Facility in Pinehurst. Mr. Wainwright was born October 7, 1929 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late Barlow Bramwell Wainwright and Ethel “Smith” Wainwright. A private graveside service will be held at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines with military honors at a later date. Mr. Wainwright…