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Colville, Betty

Ms. Betty Colville, born November 18, 1926 made her peaceful transition on December 5, 2010. Betty was a very active volunteer and influential member of her community. She filled her life with her 3 great passions- gardening, education, and children. She was a Master Gardener, taught English as a second language through the Literacy Council and was actively involved with…

Merrick , Frank

Mr. Merrick, 72, died Thursday in the McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Born in Enitat, Washington, May 29, 1938, he was the son the late Frank L. Merrick and Mary Sherman Merrick. He was a foreman with Issacs Construction Company in Berea, Kentucky. Survivors include his wife, Betty Caulder Merrick of Nicholasville, KY.; daughters, Melissa Merrick Young of Marion and…

Brown, Mattie

She departed this earthly life after an extended illness on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at the home of her daughter in Pamplico, South Carolina. Mrs. Mattie Mae Davis Brown, age 93, the daughter of Willie and Marie D. Davis, was born on August 29, 1917 in Florence County. She was educated in the public schools of Florence County and was…

Nettles, Gladys

On Monday, December 13, 2010 at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, Georgia, she entered into eternal rest. Mrs. Gladys Mae “Moochie” James Nettles was born to Tom “Gip” King and Hattie James King on January 3, 1931 in Florence, South Carolina. “Moochie”, as she was lovingly called by family and friends, attended the public schools of Florence County and…

Currie, Edward

Mr. Currie was born September 13, 1930 the son of the late Ora Jane Arnette and Garrett Gershwin Currie. He was married to the late Janey Elizabeth Currie. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. He was self employed in the heating and air conditioning and plumbing business. He also taught in the Lake View school system. He…

Dove, Genaire

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…

Jackson, Roslynn

Ms. Roslynn Jackson passed away, Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the Cedar Creek Assisted Living, Fayetteville, NC Services are incomplete at this time.

Brown, Talmadge

Mr. Talmadge Brown passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. Services are incomplete at this time.

Tornow, Martha Jane McNair Tornow

Martha Jane McNair Tornow, 92, died peacefully Friday, December 17, 2010. She was born in Laurinburg on August 9, 1918. She lived a life exemplified by Christian faith and friendship, generosity, kindness, and a responsibility to always help others. She was a loving wife, mother and friend to many. Surviving are her husband, Dr. Winston Henry Tornow of Laurinburg; children,…

McPhatter, Anne

Anne B. McPhatter, age 71, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday morning, December 16, 2010 at Wesley Pines Nursing Center. She was born in Horry County on May 6, 1939 to the late Alva Edgar Buffkin and Bessie Miller Buffkin. She retired from Protective Agency, where she worked as an insurance agent, then continued to work for Monumental Life. She…