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Hannaway, Barbara

Barbara Read Hannaway passed away peacefully on April 10, 2011 at Emerald Pond in Durham, North Carolina, surrounded by her family and friends. She had a rapid growing cancer that took her life quickly, but not before celebrating her 90th birthday. Barbara was born in Bisbee, Arizona on March 28, 1921 and graduated from Iowa State University. She worked in…

Hubler, Albert

Albert Wellington Hubler, Jr., age 90 of Pinehurst, NC peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at his home. Albert was born on March 26, 1921 in Gordon, PA to Maude Alma Reed and Albert Wellington Hubler, Sr. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks and served his country aboard a US Naval Ship…

Robertson, Emma Mae

Mrs. Robertson passed away April 12. She was born in Bishopville the daughter of the late Huron and Mallie King Beasley. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and the substance of her family, she was greatly loved and respected by all and will be dearly missed, she was a great cook, seamstress and Avon representative for many years….

Jackson, Pete

Green Sea- Dudley Pete Jackson, 87, died Monday, April 11, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Horry County, a son of the late Rembert and Cherite Strickland Jackson. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. He is survived by one daughter, Patricia Jackson Hooks of Green Sea; two sisters, Fleetwood Elliott…

Milner, Richard

Richard James Milner, 54, died Monday at his residence following a long illness. Mr. Milner was born Oct. 17, 1956 in Bangor, Maine, a son of the late George P. and Jean Marie Webber Milner. He was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force. Surviving are his wife, Shelby Allen Milner of the home; 2 sons: Christopher Hunter…

Young, Lewis

North Myrtle Beach Lewis Young, 92, passed away at home on April 8th, 2011. He is survived by his life partner of 70 years, Juanita P. Young. In addition to his wife, surviving are three sons, Larry D. Young of Myrtle Beach, SC, Eric P. Young, of Campobello, SC , Lyndell L. Young of Greenville, SC, and one daughter, Jean…

Garrett, Hubert

Hubert John Garrett, 89, of Florence, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in a Florence nursing facility after an extended illness. Mr. Garrett was born in Florence County, a son of the late Robert A. and Mamie Collins Garrett. He was a member of Mizpah Baptist Church. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Army Air Corps, and had retired…

Baker, Addie

Dewayne was born in Sumter a son of William Baker and the late Clara Ann Spencer Baker. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and was a Truck Mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Vera Ratcliff Baker, sons, Anthony & Corey Baker, daughter, Elise Baker, grandchildren, Jasmine, Bethany & Hannah, brothers, Buck, Marion Randy Baker, all of Bishopville, Gene Baker,…

McElveen, Hilton

Mr. Hilton McElveen age 90, of Scranton died April 09, 2011 at Carolina‘s Hospital in Florence. Born in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Charlie E. McElveen and Margaret Buddin McElveen. He was a retired painter, and of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. Surviving are a step-daughter, Bonnie Lee Hickman of Turbeville, a step-son, Dexter ( Nancy)Bryant of…