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Johnsonville/Georgetown, SC Dairen George Jacobs, 77, husband of Linda McCall Jacobs, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at his home. Mr. Dairen was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late George S. and Mary Abrams Jacobs. He was one of the founders of McCall's Incorporated and served as the President and CEO of the business. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina class of 1969 and was a member of the Johnsonville United Methodist Church. He loved the beach, working, playing golf, and fishing, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 1/2 years, Linda McCall Jacobs; children, Jessamyn Esther Jacobs (Stuart Johnson), Adrian...

Pamplico, SC Rev. G. W. Farrell Cox, 90, widower of Harriet Coleman Cox, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at his home. Rev. Cox was born in Florence, SC, son of the late Theophilus " Thea" W. and Gladys Elizabeth Chandler Cox. He was a retired minister having served in Aiken United Methodist Church in Aiken, SC, Olanta United Methodist Church in Olanta, SC, St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Easley, SC, Surfside United Methodist Church in Surfside, SC, St. Paul United Methodist Church in Greenville, SC, and many, many more. After retiring he attended Pamplico United Methodist Church and was the Spiritual Director for The Walk To Emmaus. He was a graduate of Hemingway High School,...

Hemingway, SC Allen Lerue "Mouse" Marsh, 82, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. Mr. Allen was born in the Muddy Creek Community, a son of the late Charlie Coleman and Ruby Perry Marsh. He graduated from Hemingway High School with the class of 1957 and was retired from working in management at Wellman Industries. He was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church as well as the church's men's club. Mr. Allen enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing. He took part in many clubs revolving around these hobbies, including membership in the Carvers Bay Hunting Club, part-ownership of Newham Lake, and was a founding member of the Tommyhawk Fox Pen. He...

Georgetown, SC W. Sherwyn Jacobs, Esquire, 75, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Tidelands Georgetown Hospital. Sherwyn was born in Hemingway, SC, a son of the late George S. and Mary Abrams Jacobs. He was a practicing attorney with W. Sherwyn Jacobs, Attorney-at-Law. A lifetime member of Rose Hill Baptist Church, he served in the US Air Force and Reserves. He had a BS in Electrical Engineering and a Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of South Carolina. He was an avid fan of University of South Carolina sports and enjoyed talking politics, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and his friends. He is survived by his brothers, Dairen Jacobs (Linda) and Louie...

Georgetown, SC Loxi Anne Capell,74, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 27, 2021. Loxi was born in Georgetown, SC, a daughter of the late Richard Wylder and Cecile Waldron Capell. She was a retired teacher, a member of the First Baptist Church in Georgetown, and she enjoyed collecting a variety of things. She is survived by her sister, Betsy (Jim) Spann, her niece, Erin Holmes and great nephews, Elton and Huck Holmes. Services will be private and Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway, SC is assisting the family with local arrangements. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in honor of Ms. Loxi Anne Capell to the charity of one's choice. Please sign the guest book...

Murrells Inlet, SC Daisy Williams-McGowan, 68, widow of James A. McGowan, Jr., passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her home. Daisy was born in Hemingway, SC, a daughter of the late Rev. Liston T. Williams, Sr. and the late Freeda Wise Williams. She was a retired school teacher/administrator with the Georgetown County School Systems and was a member of the Williams Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to the beach, shopping, socializing, and staying in touch with family and friends. She also had a true love and passion for jewelry, fashion, and home d?cor. She will be remembered for her beauty, humor, and infectious smile. Daisy is survived by her children, Scarlett...

Elizabeth "Tootsie" DuRant,91, the youngest child of the late Bethel Sr. and Anne Elizabeth Snow DuRant, passed away on August 11, 2021, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. She was born on December 7, 1929, near Hemingway, SC. A graveside memorial service will be held August 21, 2021, at Union United Methodist Church, 8209 Rose Hill Road, Georgetown, SC 29440, with Reverend Bill Rogers, III, officiating. Miss DuRant graduated from Pleasant Hill High School and Columbia College. She received Masters degrees from Winthrop University and the University of South Carolina. She taught in the public school system for ten years. However, God placed a calling on her heart to serve the people of...

Johnsonville, SC Alan Bryan Kelly of Johnsonville, SC died August 3, 2021. Born December 18, 1928 in Kingsburg, he was a son of the late Newman Perry Kelly and Vera White Fleming Kelly. Alan attended Clemson Agricultural College and served in the US Army, 1st Cavalry Division, 16th Recon. Company from 1952 to 1953. Alan worked in the Florence, Sumter and Johnsonville areas in the textile and wholesale food industries until he retired in 1996. He was an Elder at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church and a past member of VFW and American Legion. Alan is survived by one brother, Gene Fleming Kelly (Virginia), a nephew, Michael Gene Kelly, niece Karen Kelly Eubanks, grandniece Kelly Farrell Howell...

Hemingway, SC David Allan Elliott, Sr.,73, widower of Beverly Lewis Elliott, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home. Mr. David was born in Hemingway, SC, a son of the late Lonnie Elliott, Sr. and the late Doris Powell Elliott Collins. He was the Vice President of Technology for Anderson Brothers Bank, a member of the Hemingway First Baptist Church, a member of the Indiantown Masonic Lodge # 365 and was also a member of the Omar Jailbirds. He enjoyed collecting, fishing, hunting, golfing, cooking especially using his own sauce on his BBQ, but most of all he loved spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by his children, Monica (Scott) Richardson and David Allan...

Linda Lou Avant Rowe, 79, wife of the late James Edgar Rowe, Jr., passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Mrs. Rowe was born in Georgetown, a daughter of the late Gordon Detlaw (Pet) Avant, the late Janell Tyler Cribb, and the late John Franklin Cribb. Linda graduated valedictorian from Pleasant Hill High School in 1959. She was a cheerleader and member of the Beta Club. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was an excellent cook and homemaker as well. She was an active member of Center Baptist Church, Hemingway, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, Girls in Action leader, church hostess, financial contributions clerk, and the President of the Women's...

Linda Lou Avant Rowe, 79, wife of the late James Edgar Rowe, Jr., passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Mrs. Rowe was born in Georgetown, a daughter of the late Gordon Detlaw (Pet) Avant, the late Janell Tyler Cribb, and the late John Franklin Cribb. Linda graduated valedictorian from Pleasant Hill High School in 1959. She was a cheerleader and member of the Beta Club. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was an excellent cook and homemaker as well. She was an active member of Center Baptist Church, Hemingway, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, Girls in Action leader, church hostess, financial contributions clerk, and the President of the Women's...

Moncks Corner, SC Margie Howell Dunahoe, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at her home. Ms. Margie was born in Hemingway, SC, a daughter of the late Sampson and Ella Parsons Howell. She was a homemaker and was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Moncks Corner. She enjoyed baking, working in her yard, loved spending time with her children but most of all she loved spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Ralph Barnard Dunahoe, Davis James Dunahoe, and James A. "Al" Dunahoe, Jr.; brother, Sam (Donna) Howell; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funerals services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 13, 2021 in the Morris...

Georgetown, SC Fitzhugh Edwin "Winn" Huggins, III, 59, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at a Georgetown hospital. Winn was born in Sumter, SC, a son of Joanne Johnson Schwartz and Fitzhugh Edwin Huggins, Jr. He was a commercial fisherman and he was a member of the Hemingway First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting as well as all outdoor activities but his passion was fishing or just being out on the open ocean. He is survived by his daughter, Sloan Huggins (Joshua) Ashley; father and step- mother, Edwin and Meri Huggins; mother, Joanne Johnson Schwartz; sister, Holly Huggins (Allan) Wall; grandchildren, Brooklyn Muse and Brixton Ashley; step-brothers and step-sisters, Lea...

Johnsonville, SC Janet Evans Parsons, 77, widow of John A. Parsons passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020At her home. Mrs. Janet was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas Andrew Evans Sr. and the late Irene White Evans. She was a homemaker and was a member of New Vision Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed making crafts, talking with friends, giving gifts, joking and pranking her friends and family. She is survived by her children, Johnny (Nikki) Parsons and Jan (Jason) Gunter; grandchildren, Hannah Parsons, Jace Parsons, Hunter Cribb, Cayley Gunter, Ashlin Gunter, and Jakeb Gunter. She is predeceased by sister, Libby Cox; brothers, Tommy Evans and Randall Evans. Graveside...

Lexington, SC Esther Floyd Bennett, 80, widow of Grady Bennett, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. Esther was born in Lake City, South Carolina, a daughter of the late McKinnon Floyd and Katherine Williams Floyd. After graduating from Johnsonville High School, Esther attended Columbia College where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Education. She retired after 30 years of teaching in Kershaw and Richland Counties. During her teaching years, she attended the University of South Carolina and received a Master's Degree. She was married to Grady Bennett, her high school sweetheart. They moved to Alaska shortly after their marriage with Grady serving in the US Army. They made their...

Hemingway, SC Rhae Dell Cribb, 90, widow of Ebbie L. "Buddy" Cribb, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 in the McLeod Hospice House. She was born on January 1, 1930 in Georgetown, SC, a daughter of the late Rev. N. Hutson and Ida Olive Carter Cribb. She graduated Winyah High School in 1946 then afterwards worked for S.C. National Bank. Married in 1949, she then was employed by ASCS of Williamsburg County then later worked as Office Manager / Book-keeper at the Tobacco Growers Warehouse Corporation, retiring after 50 years. She was a homemaker and farmed with her husband. She also served as an office holder on the J.J. Mitcheom Center and the Muddy Creek Community Center boards. Baptized...

Pamplico, SC Nora Lee Richardson Hanna, 87, widow of Dennie Odell Hanna, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 in the Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mrs. Nora Lee was born in Gresham, SC, a daughter of the late Jim Lee and Lora Barnhill Richardson. She was a retired teacher and homemaker, attended Brittons Neck Schools but was a graduate of Hannah Pamplico High School and Francis Marion University. She was a member of Union Baptist Church, former member of the Young at Heart, Children's Choir Director and Sunday School Teacher. She is survived by her children, Dennie Ray (Linda) Hanna, Jimmy L. (Jessica) Hanna, Garry O. Hanna, and Peggy H. ( "W.C." "Pete") Weaver; brother,...

Hemingway, SC John "Bobby" Robert Best, 78, husband of Judy Eaddy Best, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in a Kingstree hospital. Mr. Bobby was born in Whiteville, NC, a son of the late Henry D. and Mary Frances Formyduval Best. He was a retired construction superintendent and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife, Judy Eaddy Best; children, Amber (Gary) Laughter, Matthew Best, and Noelle (Joe) Searcy; step-son, Tony (Linda) Cribb; six grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Graveside services, directed by Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway, SC, will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, September 24, 2020 in the Old Johnsonville Cemetery, 860 S. Georgetown Hwy., Johnsonville, SC 29555....

It is with great sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of Marion Leverne Hanna Sr., 71, on Monday, August 31, 2020. Marion was born on November 4, 1948 in Lake City, South Carolina, a son of the late Zuel and Gertrude Gaskins Hanna. He was a 1966 graduate of Johnsonville High School. He served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Meade, Maryland as a Military Policeman from 1969 - 1971 and was a lifetime member of Westside Free Will Baptist Church in Johnsonville, where he served as a deacon for the past 49 years. His favorite activities such as fishing, driving the golf cart, attending church, playing Skip-Bo, and grilling out, all centered around spending quality time with...

Hemingway, SC Richard Ellison Morris, Sr. 78, husband of Janice Brewer Nettles Morris, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 in a Florence hospital. Mr. Ellison was born in Olanta, SC, a son of the late William Ellison "W. E." Morris, Jr. and the late Janie Lou Cook Morris. He was a member of the Hemingway First Baptist Church, served on the Board of Williamsburg First National Bank in Hemingway, and had been a past member of the SC Funeral Directors Association and the Pee Dee Funeral Directors Association. He was a graduate of Olanta High School, where he was an outstanding Baseball and Basketball player. He attended St. Andrews Presbyterian College in NC and was a standout player there...

Johnsonville, SC Lannie LaRoss Stone, 67, husband of Jean Lyerly Stone, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at MUSC Florence after a brief illness. Mr. Ross was born in Hemingway on February 23, 1953, a son of the late Lester Bingley Stone, Sr. and Bessie Lee Poston Stone. He worked as a maintenance supervisor at Tupperware, was a member of Freemount Mission Pentecostal Holiness Church, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and riding the Gator with his grandchildren. d by his wife of 45 years; daughters, Delane (Zin) Olin and Jeannie (Bailey) Miles; grandchildren, Azlie Olin, Roston Olin, and Chase Miles; brothers, L.B. (Carolyn) Stone, Jr., Bobby (Linda) Stone, Andy (Laura) Stone; a...