Mr. George H. Hardwick, age 81, of Aynor passed away at his residence Sunday, December 3, 2023.  Mr. George was the husband of Alice Barnhill Hardwick since June 5, 1982 and the son of the late George J. and Estelle Crawford Hardwick.  Mr. Hardwick was a member of Aynor Methodist Church and a graduate of the class of 1960 from Mullins High School.  He is a past member of the Mullins Lions Club and an Honorary Game Warden and Sheriffs Deputy with Marion County.  Mr. George...

Mr. Terry Dean Huggins, age 66, of Aynor passed away at his residence on December 3, 2023.  Mr. Huggins was the son of the late Malcolm and Tronnie Edwards Huggins.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two siblings, Thomas Huggins and Carnelle Walters.  Mr. Huggins was a Journey Master Carpenter that loved to work. His work ethic was like none other and has been passed down to his children.  He will be remembered as being a good-hearted man that everyone...

Mr. Donnie Dewayne Patterson, age 75, of Florence, SC passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee.  Mr. Patterson was the husband of the late Mary Page Patterson and the son of the late Coy and Lois Thrasher Patterson.  Mr. Patterson was a member of Peace Freewill Baptist Church in Florence, SC where he loved to sing and praise his Savior.  He enjoyed fishing, yard sales, flea markets, fixing computers, and just picking through...

Dr. Carol A. Reis-Starr, 80, of Conway, SC died on November 23, 2023. Along her journey of a happy life she was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a nurse, a gerontologist and an educator.  She was a native of Montoursville, PA where her family first settled in the 1620’s.  Born on February 16, 1943, in Williamsport, PA, Dr. Reis-Starr was the daughter of the late Willard T. and Margaret A. Mitcheltree and the wife of the late P. Michael Reis and William W....

It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Donna Gean Johnson announces her passing following an extended illness at MUSC in Charleston. Mrs. Donna, age 58, was born in Conway, SC October 17, 1965, a daughter of Donald and Bobbie Ann Dorman Johnson. She attended Mt. Trolly Freewill Baptist Church and loved shopping and being outside tending to her chickens. Mrs. Donna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, that always made sure everyone was taken care of.  Mrs. Donna will be...

Annette Singleton Smith Blevins, age 74, passed away November 18, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Blevins was born August 10, 1949, a daughter of the late Hauley and Allene Roberts Singleton. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blevins was also predeceased by her husbands: David “Pete” Smith and John I. Blevins and one brother: Henry Singleton. She enjoyed reading, quilting, working on the family tree and fishing. Mrs. Blevins is survived by two sons:...

Mr. Ernest Daniel Gore, age 57, passed away at MUSC Medical Center in Florence, SC November 17, 2023. Mr. Gore was born June 7, 1966, a son of the late Ernest Ben and Mary Gayle Cribb Gore. Mr. Gore was a United States Army veteran and served during Desert Storm. He was a diehard Clemson Fan and loved being outdoors hunting and fishing. Mr. Gore is survived by one daughter: Ashley Joellen Schwarzer; one son: Justin Thomas Gore; one granddaughter: Maliya Schwarzer; one brother: Josh Gore...

Mrs. Sandy Lynn Gore Steffen, age 57, passed away November 15, 2023, at McLeod Loris Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Steffen was born a daughter of the late Benford Carl and Melvadean Rabon Gore. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by one brother Barry Gore. She enjoyed being outdoors working in her garden, taking care of her flowers and watching her birds. She will be remembered as being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Steffen is survived by her...

Mr. Robert E. Thompkins, age 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior November 14, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Thompkins was born October 1, 1947, a son of the late Leon and Ruth Harrelson Thompkins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Thompkins was also predeceased in death by two brothers, Earl Harrelson and Johnny Tuberville. Mr. Thompkins served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Marine Corp League. He was an avid...

Mrs. Mary Ann Richardson, age 70, of Galivants Ferry, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at MUSC Charleston.  Mrs. Mary Ann was the wife of the late Danny Richardson and daughter of the late John Henry and Thelma Dukes Bratcher.  In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by one brother, Larry Bratcher and one sister, Judy Bratcher.  Mrs. Richarson will be remembered as being a loving mother, Mammy, sister, daughter, and friend to many.  Mrs. Mary Ann...