Denise Purvis, age 50, died April 23, 2011 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Born in Florence County, she was a daughter of the late Fred Thomas Purvis and Barbara Ann Floyd. Ms. Purvis was employed with Walmart where she worked for over 30 years, a member of Great Commission Ministries and was a very special aunt and caregiver…
Jakobus A. Bungener, 76, died Friday, April 23, 2011 at Shallotte Assisted Living. Born on July 3, 1934 in Offeesheim, Germany, he was the son of the late Jakobus and Elizabeth Rami Bungener. Mr. Bungener is survived by his wife Jetsy T. Bungener of Little River; children, Tony Sexton and his wife Christy of North Myrtle Beach, Carroll Sexton and…
Deborah Lee “Debbie Doo” Johnson, 55, died Friday, April 22, 2011 at her North Myrtle Beach home. Born on September 25, 1955 in Lumberton, NC, she was the daughter of Ken and Sarah Lee Allen Kinlaw. Other than her parents of Murrells Inlet, SC, Debbie is survived by one son, Gary Johnson of Laurel Hill, NC; one brother, Allen Kinlaw…
The family would like to extend a special “thank-you” to caregivers Roy Lee McKenzie and Mellissa Battle, to Dr. Danny DeCamps, and to the Lake City Hospital and staff for their sincere desire to help and their personal, compassionate care shown to Mr. Brockington during his times of need. Words are not enough to express the gratitude felt by Mr….
OLANTA: Mrs. Martha McKenzie Welch, 65, widow of Ronnie Dale Welch, died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at her residence after an illness. Mrs. McKenzie was born January 10, 1946, in Florence County, a daughter of the late Nello McKenzie and Florice Oliver McKenzie. She was a homemaker. Surviving are: Her children, Marie Yarborough and her husband, Ritchie of Olanta, Shirley…
“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me…
Born in Florence, SC on Nov. 7, 1946 Departed on Apr. 19, 2011 and resided in Florence, SC. Ms. Geraldine Cooper, a daughter of Neverson, Sr. and Julia Grant Cooper was born on November 7, 1946 in Florence, South Carolina. On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, she departed this life at Carolinas Hospital System after an illness. Geraldine attended the public…
Joseph Armstrong Harrington, 82, a beloved father and the husband of Doris Thomas Harrington, finished his earthly labors and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon, April 20, 2011, at the Tidelands Community Hospice House.
Graveside services for John R. Specht, Sr. , age 67, who passed away April 22, will be held Tuesday at 11:00 at Magnolia Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. He was retired from Mitsubishi after 18 years of service. He loved all sports especially Bowling & Volley Ball. Surviving are his wife, Rae Wilson Specht, Hartsville, sons, John R. Specht,…
Bishopville, S.C. Carol Driggers passed away April 23 at her residence. Funeral plans will be announced by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel.
