Author: WFXB Staff

Nichols, Patricia

Mrs. Nichols, 73, died April 16, 2011, in Florence, SC. She was born September 25, 1937, in Vavau, Tonga. Patricia was a member of the Family Worship Center. Surviving in addition to her husband are: sons, Steven (Amy) McCartt of Florence, SC, and Christopher Nichols of Greenville, SC; daughter, Dr. Leah McCartt of Columbia, SC; grandchildren, Courtney Lyman, Lindsey Lyman,…

Carnes, John

John “Bill” W. Carnes, age 91, died Sunday, April 17, 2011 at his residence. Born February 15, 1920, he was the son of the late Rufus and Alice Plyler Carnes. He served his country in the United States Army, fighting in the European Theater during WWII. Bill worked in the furniture manufacturing industry and also drove trucks. He was a…

Chavis, Rachel

Ms. Rachel “Janie” Chavis, 92, of 5498 North Shannon Road, was born March 14, 1919 and died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at her home. Surviving are a daughter: Ms. Fay Locklear of Wagram and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. John Bennie Chavis and Mr. Chancy Chavis; a sister: Ms. Leola Sampson and a special niece: Ms. Minnie Ree…

Eichelsbacher, Norbert

Norbert Francis Eichelsbacher, passed away at UNC Chapel Hill on April 17, 2011. He was a native of Pittsburgh, PA. Born to the late William and Tressa Eichelsbacher. He was VP, Manufacturing, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and Director for Trion, Inc. in McKees Rocks, PA for 25 years and in Sanford, NC for 10 years. He retired in 1981. He was…

Hunsucker, Sue

Southern Pines, NC- Sue W. Hunsucker, age 89, died Friday, April 15, 2011 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital In Pinehurst, NC. Mrs. Hunsucker was born in Wake County, NC to the late Roger Clarence and Martha Holland Wood. When she first came to Moore County, she worked at the Carolina Hotel and later held jobs at Jack‘s Grill, Carolina Soap…

Frantz, Suzanne

Little River Suzanne C. Frantz, 66, died Friday, April 15, 2011 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Born on April 6, 1945 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Lucille Fairgrieve Frantz and the late Joseph Henry Frantz. She had a 35 year career as an OR nurse and was awarded the Nightingale Award in Michigan in 2004. Other…

Ratliff, Keith Lee

Hartsville, SC Services for Keith Lee Ratliff, Jr. age 26 who passed away April 14, 2011 will be held Tuesday at 4:00pm at Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Burial in Damascus Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-4pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Skipper, William Murray

William Murray “Billy” Skipper, 64, a native of Andrews and the beloved husband of Bonnie M. Skipper, went home to be with the Lord on Friday evening, April 15, 2011, at the Waccamaw Community Hospital. Mr. Skipper was born the son of John Ernest Skipper, Sr. and Carrie Hall Skipper on September 28, 1946 in Andrews, SC. He was a…

Marlowe, Wayne Douglas

Wayne Douglas Marlowe, 54, passed away Saturday morning, April 16, 2011, at the Greenville Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 PM, Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at the North Hampton Baptist Church with interment in the Church Cemetery directed by the Georgetown Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Georgetown Chapel.

Hyman, Margaret Sports

Margaret Sports Hyman, 78, of Effingham, S.C., died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Carolinas Hospital System. She was born in Georgetown, S.C., a daughter of the late Charlie W. and Millie C. Gibbson Sports. Mrs. Hyman was a military wife, homemaker and mother. She traveled all over the world with her family retiring to South Carolina. She was a kind…