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McMillan, Rodger Wayne

Mullins- Rodger Wayne McMillan, 62, died Saturday, December 18, 2010 at his home. He was born in Marion County, a son of the late Duncan Edward Jr. and Flora Snipes McMillan. He was a member of the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. He received the Purple Heart and numerous other awards for his service to…

Dove, Jerry

Mullins- Genaire “Jerry” Dove, 73, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 16, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born in Dillon County to the late Reuben and Inez Morris Dove. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He served his country proudly having served in Vietnam where he received numerous awards. He…

Godwin, Connie Faye

SCRANTON: Mrs. Connie Faye Nettles Godwin, 58, wife of the late James L. “Jimmy” Godwin, died Saturday, December 18, 2010, at McLeod Hospital after an illness. Mrs. Godwin was born February 2, 1952, in Florence County, a daughter of the late Zingle Lee Nettles and Annie Matthews Nettles. She was formerly employed with Lowe‘s Physical Therapy and was a member…

DuRant, Marion

Marion Ludwick DuRant, age 101, died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in Bethesda Health Care Center, Eastover, NC. He was a life long resident of Dovesville, SC.Mr. DuRant was predeceased by his wife, Mary Stackhouse Bryant in 1994. Born February 18, 1909, he was the son of the late John Oliver and Nettie Winters DuRant and the last surviving child of…

McElveen, Albert

Mr. Albert McElveen, age 90, the son of Luther and Mary McElveen, was born on February 10, 1920 in Florence County. On Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolna after an extended illness. He attended the public schools of Florence County. He is survived by: two daughters, Alma McDaniel of Florence, SC and Beatrice…

Beacraft, William

William Edward Beacraft Sr., age 90, of Elm Street, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at Kingston Nursing Center. Mr. Beacraft was born May 26, 2010 in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Orton and Cora Gorbutt Beacraft. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, Mr. William worked with Firestone Tire and Rubber and retired…

Harness, Ervin

Marion – Ervin Allen Harness, 60, died December 18, 2010, after a long illness in the Marion Nursing Center. Mr. Harness was born December 1, 1950 the son of the late Winnie Margaret Stephens and Ervin Harness in Dillon, SC. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a Wrecker driver with Bobby Gerald Ford in Marion, SC and was…

Robinson, Albert

MR. ALBERT ROBINSON, SR., (81) was born November 25, 1928 to the late Mr. Stallion and Mrs. Minda Robinson. He was preceded in death by a child, a sister and a grandson. Mr. Robinson entered into holy matrimony to the late Mrs. Wilhelmenia Edwards Robinson. He worked several jobs including, The Farm, The Pleasant Farm House, The Ice House and…

Stephenson, JaQuise

Funeral service for JaQuise R. Stephens will be Monday 3:00 p.m. December 20,2010 at The Church in the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith,INC. Burial will be in the church cemetery directed by Young & Young Funeral Home of Hartsville.

Kern, Alfreda

On December 16, 2010, our beautiful Angel flew back to heaven. Alfreda, also known as Fritz, was born on March 22, 1925 in Decatur, Indiana; the daughter of Ben and Rebecca Kohne. She attended St. Joseph Parish and in 1943 she graduated from Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 1945, Fritz married Sgt. Charles E. Kern of…