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Lenwood L. BellamyLenwood L. Bellamy, 59, of Little River passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at home following an illness.
Mr. Bellamy was the husband of Edna Bellamy.
Latimer's Funeral Home of Conway served the family.
Roy Eugene ‘Gene’ Blanton Sr.Roy Eugene “Gene” Blanton Sr., 74, of Loris passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at his home.
Born on March 14, 1937, in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Clyde and Lovada Blanton.
Mr. Blanton loved his wife deeply and enjoyed his work as a roofer.
He was predeceased by one son, Jerry Blanton.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Martha Ann Blanton of the home; five children, Roy E. Blanton Jr. and his wife Ann, Billy Blanton, Brenda Blanton, Barbara Blanton and Ruth Blanton; three step-children, Libby Benfield and her husband Barry, Barbara Roberts and her husband Cecil and A. J. Worley and his wife Marie; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great-grand- children; and his beloved cat, "Boy".
The family received friends on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Graveside services were held at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, at Hardee Cemetery with Pastor Gary Wayne Lones officiating the services.
Sign a guest book at www. goldfinchfuneralhome.com.
Goldfinch Funeral Home of Loris served the family.
Julia Ann McLaney GogginJulia Ann McLaney Goggin, 87, of Little River died on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at Summit Place in Little River.
Born on Feb. 14, 1924, in Atlanta, Ga., she was a daughter of the late George and Julia Ellen Nesbitt McLaney.
She was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves, a veteran of World War II and a longtime resident of North Myrtle Beach. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include one brother, George McLaney Jr. of Concord, N.C.; two sons, Neil H. Goggin of North Myrtle Beach and Shawn P. Goggin of El Paso, Texas; two grandsons, George N. Goggin of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Patrick A. Goggin of El Paso; two great-grandsons, Jayden P. Goggin and Alex J. Goggin; four nieces, Carol Ann Felts of Myrtle Beach, Julia Eger of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Mildred Caison Chalk of Rutherfordton, N.C., and Melissa Eidson of Elkin, N.C.; four great-nieces; and seven great-nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3. at Lee Funeral Home.
A celebration and remembrance of Miss Annie’s Life will immediately follow at Jay’s at Little River. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Bladen Memorial Gardens in Elizabethtown, N.C.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, P.O. Box 3369, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29582.
A message of condolence may be sent to lfhome@sccoast.net.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
Grace Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ GreenGrace Jacqueline “Jackie” Green, 76, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach.
Born on Oct. 14, 1935, in Jackson, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Alfred D. and Maurine Crawford Brooks.
Mrs. Green lived in West Virginia for most of her early life. She graduated from Concord College in Athens, West Va., where she met and married her college sweetheart who would remain her lifetime partner. She has resided in the Windy Hill section of North Myrtle Beach for the past 29 years. She was a Realtor in Myrtle Beach for more than 20 years and developed friendships within the industry and with those she served. She has had many good friends through the years who knew her as a loving, spirited woman who would go out of her way for anybody — old friend or new acquaintance — who needed a helping hand. Besides her family, especially her grandchildren, friends and co-workers, her primary loves were reading, cooking, bicycling, riding in their MG convertible and golf cart and the companionship of many faithful dogs through the years, all of whom had a special place in her heart.
Survivors include her husband, Charlie Green; three children, Robert C. Green, Cheryl Green Munn and her husband Jack, all of North Myrtle Beach, and Linda Green Angus of Myrtle Beach; one brother, Donald Brooks of North Myrtle Beach; three grandchildren, Austin Green, Connor Angus and Shannon Angus, all of North Myrtle Beach; one daughter-in-law, Kim Green of North Myrtle Beach; and many friends, both young and old.
A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at McMillan-Small Funeral Home with Dr. J. Kirk Lawton Jr. officiating the services. The family greeted friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attention Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or by clicking on www.komen.org., the American Heart Association, 1113 44th Ave. N., Ste. 200, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577, by clicking on www.heart.org or to the North Myrtle Beach Public Library, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29582.
Sign the online guest book at www.msfh.net.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home of Myrtle Beach served the family.
Mary Alice LeeMary Alice Lee, 76, of Little River and Red Springs, N.C., died on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at Seacoast Medical Center in Little River.
Born on March 21, 1935, in Robeson County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late William Long and Eva Miller Long.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles R. “Big Bird” Lee; and two sisters, Shirley Long and Betty Jo Edwards.
Mrs. Lee was a member of Antioch Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of Circle #1. She was a member of The Order of The Eastern Star in Red Springs and she was a volunteer for Hospice of Hoke County and Meals-On-Wheels in Red Springs.
Survivors include two daughters, Shelia L. Latta and her husband Jerry of Bunnlevel, N.C., and Amy L. Pechmann of Fayetteville, N.C.; one grandson, Jayson L. Dixon of Asheville, N.C.; and three granddogs, Noah, Howie and Little Bit.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, at Antioch Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael McGhee officiating the services. Burial followed at LaFayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville. Visitation was one hour prior to the services.
Memorials may be made to Antioch Presbyterian Church, 6582 Red Springs Road, Red Springs, N.C. 28377.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Crumpler Funeral Home of Red Springs served the family.
John O'Neil LewisJohn O'Neil Lewis, 81, of Mullins died on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence following an illness.
Born on Feb. 19, 1930, in Brunswick County, N.C., he was the son of the late John Thomas Lewis and the late Eva Ethel Lee Lewis.
He was a businessman in the area for over 50 years, president of Lewis Sheet Metal, Inc., where at one time he had over 150 employees. His business included commercial roofing, sheet metal fabrication and refrigeration. His company fabricated the time capsule for the city of Mullins, which is buried on the grounds of the Mullins Public Library. He attended Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Johnny Lee (Linda) Lewis of Whiteville, N.C., and Michael Neal (Mary) Lewis of Mullins; one daughter, Cammie Lee Lewis (Mark) Cannon of Mullins; eight grandchildren, Michael O'Neil (Kimberly) Lewis, Kimberly Ann Lewis (Chris) Oncavage, John Matthew (Regina) Lewis, David Lynn Smith, Christina Marie Lewis (Aaron) Hardwick, Timothy Wayne Hayes Jr., Thomas Neal Lewis and David Thaddeus Hayes; seven great-grandchildren, Kara Gail Lewis, John Caleb Lewis, Timothy Wayne "Trey" Hayes III, Nevaeh Skye Lewis, William Christopher Oncavage, Zoe Grace Lewis and Andrew Zane Hayes; four brothers, Glenn Ellis "Pete" (Rhonda) Lewis of Longwood, N.C.; Lewis Dean "John" (Pat) Lewis of Little River, Franklin Sherwood (Emma Lee) Lewis of Marion, and John Layton (Mary) Lewis of Fort Mill; six sisters, Vallie Lee (Ted) Martin of Fort Mill, Annie Pearl (Weldon) Smith of Little River, Edna Earl Lewis of Wilmington, N.C., Eunice (Vince) Voividich of Blairsville, Ga., Mary Ruth (Sherman) Todd of Little River and Marilyn Dell (Cecil) Suggs of Little River; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mable Lee Ward Lewis; one daughter, Marsha Lee Lewis; one granddaughter, Kristel Dianne Lewis; three brothers, Thomas Purnell Lewis, James Ivory Lewis and Mac Arthur Lewis; and one sister, Ethel Lane Edge.
Visitation was held on Friday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home in Mullins.
Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. John Matthew Lewis, the Rev. Craig Villines and the Rev. Neil Hinson officiating.
Entombment followed in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church, 214 Drew Road, Mullins, S.C., 29574 or to Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Hickman Road, Calabash, N.C. 28467.
Jeanie McLaughlanJeanie McLaughlan, 87, of Little River died on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on April 17, 1924, in Paisley, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late John and Emily Rodden McKee.
She is survived by one son, Charles F. McLaughlan of New Jersey; one daughter, Anne Kirby (Gerald) of Little River; two brothers, Angus McKee and Henry McKee; two sisters, Hannah Wright and Jermima Napolitano; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. McLaughlan, and son, Robert L. McLaughlan Jr.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.28, at Lee Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Scotland.
A message of condolence may be sent to lfhome@sccoast.net.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29572.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
Amber Michelle MeniusAmber Menius, 17, of Loris died on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.
Born on Nov. 2, 1994, in Hartsville, she was the daughter of James S. Menius and Tamela Brown Menius.
Miss Menius was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hartsville and was a senior at Green Sea Floyds High School in Loris where she served in the ROTC.
Surviving are one daughter, Laken Leigh Menius; her father and mother, James and Tamela Brown; one brother, James Lee Menius; her paternal grandfather, Flynn Menius; her maternal grandmother, Sheila Brown; and her maternal grandfather, Lee Brown, all of Hartsville.
The family received friends on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. Dan Sansbury officiated the services followed by the burial in Magnolia Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 213 W. Home Ave., Hartsville, S.C. 29550.
A message of condolence may be sent to www.bpafuneralhome.com.
Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home of Hartsville served the family.
Thomas J. MerkleyThomas J. Merkley, 59, of North Myrtle Beach died on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012.
Mr. Merkley was born on March 21, 1952. He was originally from West Carthage, N.Y.
Mr. Merkley was an artist and previously worked as an illustrator for Hallmark Greeting Cards. He was also a professional handyman and a certified diver working in the Florida Keys and in Hawaii. He was also an avid golfer.
Survivors include two brothers; one sister; and many close friends in North Myrtle Beach.
Cremation and private services were observed by his family.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home of Myrtle Beach served the family.
John G. RhodesJohn G. Rhodes, 80, of Little River died on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at his home in Little River.
Born on June 5, 1931, in Orrum, N.C., he was the son of the late Hubert and Lena Hedgpeth Rhodes.
Mr. Rhodes retired after 32 years as a Senior Master Chief with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of VFW Post 10804 and American Legion Post 186, both in Little River.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Miller Rhodes of Little River; two sisters, Lucille Ward and Geraldine Petitti; and his beloved four-legged Beagle friend Beckett.
He was predeceased by one sister, Betty Clark.
A celebration of life was held at 12 noon on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at VFW Post 10804.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, P.O. Box 3369, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29582.
A message of condolence may be sent to lfhome@sccoast.net.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach served the family.
Frances D. SteereFrances D. Steere, 86, of North Myrtle Beach died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at her home.
She was born on Dec. 26, 1925, in Asheboro, N.C.
Mrs. Steere was a LPGA master golf professional. She became the first woman in the Carolinas to open and operate a new facility when she was selected to be the head professional at Eagle Nest Golf Club in Little River in the early 1970s. She then became head professional at Azalea Sands Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach in 1979, where she remained until retirement. As a master professional, she has instructed hundreds of students from all corners of the world. She was a member of Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church in North Myrtle Beach.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Claude Gray; one granddaughter and her husband, Tonya and Bobby Jones of McClellanville; one grandson, Scott Goldberg and his wife Judy of Marietta, Ga.; and three great-grandsons, Stone Goldberg, Kade Goldberg and Bryce Jones.
She was predeceased by one daughter, Vickie Steere Goldberg; and one sister, Dorothy Fagge.
A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, at Southern Palms Memorial Gardens in North Myrtle Beach.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 555, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29597 or www.nmbrescue.org/ donate.cfm.
A message of condolence may be sent to lfhome@sccoast.net.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach served the family.
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