Author: WFXB Staff

Hardee, Eunice

Eunice Marie Hulon Hardee of Loris, S.C., daughter of Troy Langdon Hulon and Janie Rogers Hulon, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 8 at the age of 87. Survivors include her sons Ralph (Helen) Peagler and Lacy (Jan) Hardee,Jr. and by her daughters Dianne (Michael)) Phipps, Phyllis (Lonnie) Rutland, and Carol (Tom) Beckham. Grandchildren include: Cindy Peagler, Jeffrey Peagler, Brandy Reaves,…

Bryan, Ralph Ledbetter

Ralph Ledbetter Bryan, age 75, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2011 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on June 23, 1935 to the late Warren Bryan and Ila Hardin Bryan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by eight brothers, Stranton Bryan, Whitford Bryan, Ellis Bryan, Bob Bryan,…

Mitchell , Florence Anita Lester

Florence Anita Lester Mitchell died peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 19, 2011. Mrs. Mitchell was born July 25, 1919 in Raeford, NC to the late Thomas Lester and the late Nettie Lester. Mrs. Mitchell came to Fairmont in 1940. She taught school for five years where she was affectionally known as “Miss. Lester” by her students. Mrs….

Skinner, Tommy Bruce

DARLINGTON –Tommy Bruce Skinner, Sr., age 80, passed away, Friday, February 18, 2011. Mr. Skinner was born in Bishopville, SC son of the late Tommy Bruce Skinner and the late Louise Skinner. He was married to the late Pat Parnell Skinner. He was owner-operator of Skinner‘s Grocery and enjoyed conversing with people. Surviving are his son, Tommy Bruce Skinner, Jr….

Miles, Ashley

Ashley Miles, 73, died Friday night at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time.

Barr, David Dorvell

Mr. David Dorvell Barr, the son of Alto C. and Cornius Elizabeth Brown Barr was born in Florence County on March 10, 1941. He departed this life on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Barr was educated in the Florence County Public School System and the School for the Blind in Spartanburg, SC. He worked as a Therapeutic…

Poston, Louise Edith

Louise Edith Poston, 80, the beloved mother and a native of Pamplico, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, February 17, 2011at the Tidelands Community Hospice House. Mrs. Poston was born a daughter of Gary Poston and Katherine Coleman Poston on January 11, 1931, in Pamplico. She was of the Baptist Faith. She leaves behind: seven children,…

Oliver, Howard Donald

Funeral services for Howard Donald (Pete) Oliver, age 75, who passed away Feb. 18, will be held Monday at Monday at 4:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Pete was born in Timmonsville a son of the late John & Beatrice Jolly Oliver. He was former owner of Oliver‘s Bait & Tackle, former market manager at Winn-Dixie and Brown‘s IGA…

Newman, John

John A. Newman, 68, of Timmonsville, formerly of Clarion, PA., died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mr. Newman was born in West Finley Township, PA., a son of the late Arthur J. and Nannie Main Newman. He was a member of Claysville Christian Church in Claysville, PA. and had been employed with Coen Oil…

Phillips, Alleyne

Florence, SC Alleyne D. Phillips, 90, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mrs. Phillips was born in Salisbury, NC a daughter of the late Ralph A. and Ruth Bengal Drye. She retired as a Bookkeeper with White Swan Laundry after more than 30 years of service. She was a member of Cross and Crown…