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on May 8 2012 16:33 | | Lonna Katherine Lynes, 64, of Pontotoc died May 3 at her home after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, John S. Lynes, Jr, four sons, Justin B. McAlaster (Tammy) of Sarah, MS, Charles G. McAlaster (Tammie) of Coldwater, MS, John H. Lynes of Ashland, MS and Shane E. Lynes of Gulfport, MS, and one daughter, Betty Renee Tate of Michigan. She also leaves three sisters, Mary S. Miller of Pontotoc, MS, Deborah J. Kendrick of Cordova, TN and Alice I. Pierson (Jim) of Lewisville, TX, eight grandaughters, three grandsons, one great-grandson and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonne G. and Margaret N. Evans of Pontotoc, MS. She made the wish to donate her body to the Genesis program at the Medical Education Research Institute in Memphis, TN. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Liver Foundation. | |
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on Apr 7 2012 18:57 |  Heyward Caddell N. CHARLESTON - Master Chief Petty Officer Heyward Caddell, 89, husband of Joan O.Caddell, entered into eternal rest on Thursday evening [4/5/12] at his home surrounded by his family. The relatives and friends of Mr. Heyward Caddell are invited to attend his funeral services on Monday, April 9, 2012 at two o'clock pm at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior at the funeral home. Heyward was born November 10, 1922 in Bonneau, SC, to the late Iverson Caddell and Louise Heape Caddell. Heyward joined the CCC's where as a young man he grew up working across this country he so loved. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and served in the South Pacific as a Hospital Corpsman and saw service during the Korean war and World War II. He retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer with 28 years of faithful and honorable service. He then retired from the Coastal Center where he served as purchasing agent after many years. He was a life member of VFW Post # 3142, he loved to bowl and was a member of the Brunswick Bowling Alley, Senior Bowling League for many years. Heyward was preceded in death by his first wife and mother to his children; Ann Francis, his sisters Mavie, Louise and brothers Claudie and Cecil as well as his parents Ivy and Louise. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joan O. Caddell, and his children; Robert, Paula, Kim, Cheryl, John and Christopher, 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Arrangements by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS, 713 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC, 29406. | |
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on Feb 20 2012 11:58 | Margie Herron AIKEN – After an extended illness, Margie Herron entered into rest on February 15, 2012 at the age of 71 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers under the care of Regency Hospice. Margie was born in Aiken, but was a lifelong resident of Columbia. She graduated with honors from both Aiken High School and Winthrop College and received her Masters’ degree from Rutgers University. Margie was a devoted state employee having worked in the library system 40+ years. Her passion was in planning and designing library buildings with some of South Carolina’s most noted architects. She received many acknowledgements and awards for her accomplishments in this area. She enjoyed cooking, especially baking cakes and loved celebrating all holidays, in particular Christmas. She took much pride and pleasure in giving all the latest and best toys and most stylish clothing to her niece and nephews when they were small. Margie’s survivors include two sisters, Janice Herron and Sandra (Rick) Herron Walsh; one niece, Erika Walsh; and three nephews, Douglas Keller, John Keller and Brian Walsh; brother in law, Bill Keller; and her very special caregiver, Cora Griswold. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Wyman “Bunk” Herron and her sister, Patricia Keller. Her greatest accomplishment in life was that of a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was always there for her family and friends. She leaves a legacy of powerful love for all those left behind. The family would like to express their love and appreciation for all of the support, friendship and love given by Regency Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Mark Herron officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Benny Abney, David Abney, Bill Keller, John Keller, Doug Keller and Brian Walsh. Memorials may be directed to the S.C. State Library Foundation, P.O. Box 11469, Columbia, SC 29211, or Friends of SC Libraries, P.O. Box 11121, Columbia, SC 29211. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Friday at SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE. AIKEN, SC | |
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on Feb 7 2012 02:48 | It is with sadness and surprise that we announce the passing of our cousin Arlene Mitchum Harris a few weeks ago. She was very active in family history and is the source of the gedcom file that is the basis of the 7,000 or so names in the "Main2" database found here. She was a sweet woman and we will miss her. Arlene M. Harris Published Tuesday, January 24, 2012 11:47 AM Berkeley Independent Arlene Mitchum Harris of Macedonia died on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 14, 2012, at her residence. She was 74. Surviving are four sons, Louis D. "Danny" Harris Jr., Glen M. Harris, and Samuel T. "Sam" Harris, all of Macedonia, and Benjamin A. "Ben" Harris of North Pole, AK; three sisters, Evelyn Gingher of Philadelphia, PA, Julia Cales of Adams Run, and Lenora Garton of Macedonia; a brother, Elvin D. Mitchum of Macedonia; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.dial-murrayfuneralhome.com. | |
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on Dec 2 2011 22:39 | OBITUARY
LAURENS New York - GILBERT S. CASE; Gilbert S. Case, 80 of Laurens passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at his home in Laurens. He was born in Moultrieville, SC The son of George D. Case Sr. and Sallie (Fields) Case. He served his country for over 22 years in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant having served in Korea and Viet Nam and retired in May of 1971. He then worked as an electrician with the South Carolina school District for several years. He married Thelma Saunders in 2002 in Columbia SC at the Mormon Temple. He was a member of the church of Later Day Saints. He is survived by his wife Thelma of Laurens, his children, Charles S. Case (Janice) of Statesboro, GA. James A. Case (Leah) St. Joseph, Missouri, Toni C. Malone (Shawn) of Powder Springs, GA, Katherine A. Garner (James) of Lexington, SC., 7 Step-children, Toya K. Bishop Alescio (Vince) of Clifton Park, Lloyd S. Bishop Jr. (Penny) of Delhi, Harland B. Bishop (Connie) of Howes Cave, Cheste...
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on July 15 2011 10:23 | | Florence Simms Marlow, widow of Edward Simms, and mother-in-law of Gail E. Wilson Simms (GGranddaughter of Samuel Lynes and Cathren Dennis) passed away Wednesday July 13, 2011. Her burial service will be at 11:00 graveside on Saturday morning at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be before the service at 10:00 to 10:45 in Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Funeral Home which is next to the cemetary. The obituary is in today's Post and Courier and posted on TheFoxBankProject.org. She had remarried, thus the Marlow name. Mrs. Marlow was 96 and remembered going to Rebecca Simms' funeral in 1932 and also visiting Foxbank. | |
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on Oct 5 2010 14:42 | Painted on a wall in downtown Saluda South Carolina is a mural of an important event: the English governor of SC signing a treaty with the Indians.
Our grandfather Samuel was there. The date was July 2, 1755. He and 97 other Carolinians took advantage of Governor Glen's presence in the back country at Saluda Old Town to present petitions for land. So it was a huge gathering: 97 Carolinians with at least some family members, the Royal Governor James Glen and his party, and the beloved Cherokee Chief Kanagatucko (Old Hop) with an audience of nearly 1,000 men. The charismatic, yet over the top governor showered the Cherokee with lavish gifts. The meeting was held to promote goodwill and also to persuade the Cherokee to sign a treaty with England and not with France. The British and French were currently involved in the conflict Americans know as the French and Indian War. England was trying to keep the Cherokees out of the war.
And our family was there. Wh...
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