Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

James Burroughs

CONWAY -- Mr. James Burroughs, 52, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Arrangements will be announced by Rhue's Mortuary.

Eston J. Graham

GALIVANTS FERRY Eston Jenkins Graham, 80, husband of Bernice Mishoe Graham, of Pee Dee Hwy. South, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Graham is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mr. Graham was born November 4, 1928 in Aynor, a son of the late Walter and Ruby Huggins Graham. He was predeceased by one sister, Mabel Martin.

Mr. Graham was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served in the U.S. Navy.

Surviving are two sons Randy Cox of Galivants Ferry and Dennis Jenkins Graham of Loris; one daughter Patricia "Patty" Grainger and her husband, Mitchell, of Green Sea; one sister, Sandra Edwards of Aynor; and one granddaughter, Kayla Michelle Graham of Conway.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Tidelands Hospice of Georgetown and his caregiver, Linda Aguirre.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Antioch Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Jordan and the Rev. Tyler Caines officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2009 at Johnson Funeral Home.

Please sign a guest book at johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com and TheSunNews.com.

Memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church Building Fund, 2080 Hwy. 129, Galivants Ferry, SC 29544.

Mr. Graham and his family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, 290 Ninth Ave. Aynor, SC 29511 (843)358-5800.

Thomas T. Hewitt

MYRTLE BEACH Thomas T. Hewitt Jr., 77, died Tuesday, October 22, 2009 at his residence.

Mr. Hewitt was born in Conway, a son of the late Thomas T. Hewitt Sr. and Ola Royals Hewitt. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. Mr. Hewitt was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are his wife, Erlene Montgomery Hewitt of Myrtle Beach; one daughter, Brenda H. (Tony) West of Myrtle Beach; one son, Thomas M. (Mary S) Hewitt of Myrtle Beach; one granddaughter, Brandy E. West of Myrtle Beach; one step-granddaughter, Marie B. (Eddie) Davis; two step-grandsons, Thomas Barnhill of New Orleans, La. and Glenn Barnhill of Myrtle Beach; one step-great-granddaughter, Dixie Lynn Davis of Conway; and one step-great-grandson, Edward Andrew Davis Jr. of Conway.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Hillcrest Magnolia Mausoleum with the Rev. Steven Semones officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Mausoleum, also at the daughter's residence from 4 until 6 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2009.

Please sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com and at TheSunNews.com.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of one's choice.

Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

John Lucas

SURFSIDE BEACH John Lucas, 79, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his residence.

Born in Morrann, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Mary and John Lucas, Sr. Mr. Lucas was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Chabala.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Surfside Beach; sons, Roland (Susan) Lucas of N.J., Mark McCracken of Pa.; daughters, Donna Lucas of N.J., Lisa (Kenneth) Josephs of Myrtle Beach, Janet (Michael) Higgins of N.J. and Mari (Keith) Laprelle of N.C.; nine grandchildren, Nicole Lucas, Crystal McCracken, Stephen McCracken, Taylor Joseph, Eric Josephs, Samantha Sieka, Jamie Sieka, Katie Laprelle and Kevin Laprelle; and one great-grandchild, Olivia McCracken. A sister, Dolores Tutko of Surfside Beach.

Please sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com and at TheSunNews.com.

Memorials may be made to, Winyah Hospice, 5182 Horry Dr. Unit A, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or St. Michaels Parrish Building Fund, 542 Cypress Ave., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Gwendolyn B. McQueen

CONWAY Gwendolyn Beatrice McQueen, 62, died October 17, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Bethel A.M.E. Church. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Latimer's Funeral Home is in charge.

Barbara B. Oswald

CONWAY Barbara Banks Oswald, 69, died Tuesday, October 22, 2009 at Conway Medical Center.

Mrs. Oswald was born in New York City, N.Y.

Surviving are her husband of 32 years, Stephen Oswald of Conway; two sons, Michael Walsh of Lukin, Texas and Andrew Banks of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Stephanie Ann Kohler and Linda Beth Oswald; two stepsons, Stephen Greg Oswald and Bryan Paul Oswald.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Dr. Billy Carroll officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009 at the funeral home.

Please sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com and at TheSunNews.com.

Memorials may be sent to Feed The Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101.

Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

James L. Queen

MURRELLS INLET James "Jim" L. Queen, 79, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Queen.

Jim was a Korean War veteran, an avid golfer, and former employee of Willbrook Plantation in Litchfield. He is also survived by one son, James (Carol) Queen; two daughters, Karen (Marcus) Rosenlehner and Tina Queen. one grandson, Jimmy; one brother, Richard

Queen; and one sister, Roberta (Robert) Huff.

Memorial Services will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday October 23, 2009 at St Michaels Catholic Church.

Please sign a guest book at TheSunNews.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mercy Hospice at www.mercyhospice.org/ or P.O. Box 50640, Conway, SC 29579.

Myrtle Beach Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

M. Anne Shahan

MYRTLE BEACH M. Anne Shahan, 74, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.

Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Haldeman.

Survivors include two sons, Timothy M. Shahan of Baltimore, Md. and Blaine T. Shahan of Lancaster, Pa.; a brother, William Haldeman of Lancaster, Pa.; and three grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Please sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com and at TheSunNews.com

Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Charles W. Shearer IV

LITTLE RIVER Charles W. Shearer IV (Chuck), 47, of Little River, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his home.

Born on October 12, 1962 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Charles W. and Nancy Strobel Shearer III.

He graduated from Upper Merion Area High School in 1980 and as a long time resident of King of Prussia, Pa. he worked for 27 years at 3-D Auto Parts.

Other than his parents, Nancy and Bud Shearer of Murrells Inlet, Mr. Shearer is survived by his wife of 25 years, Dayna M. Aldworth Shearer of Little River; two sons, Andrew (Meghan) Shearer of Limerick, Pa. and Brandon Shearer of Little River; one brother, Damon (Kellie) Shearer of King of Prussia, Pa.; and one sister, Cheryl (Scott) Kohl of Myrtle Beach.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Valley Forge Presbyterian Church, King of Prussia, Pa.

Please sign a guest book at TheSunNews.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge, 269 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (www. acs.org), or Leukemia Society, S.C. Chapter, 107 Westpark Blvd, Suite 150, Columbia, SC 29210 (www.leukemia.org).

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/N. Myrtle Beach is serving the family.

Ralph Thode

PAWLEYS ISLAND Ralph Henry Thode, 89, of Lakes of Litchfield died Monday, October 19, 2009 at Waccamaw Community Hospital.

Born February 15, 1920 in New York City, N.Y., he was the son of the late Henry and Hazel Thode.

Mr. Thode was a World War II, U.S. Army retired veteran. He was also a retired computer programmer and a long time member of Belin Memorial United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Eunice Thode of Pawleys Island; son, Ralph H. Thode Jr. of Haymarket, Va.; four grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2009 at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. B. Mike Alexander Jr. and the Rev. Maurice E. Nason Jr.

Please sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com and at TheSunNews.com.

Memorials may be made to Belin Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 582, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn A. Wilson

CAROLINA SHORES, N.C. Marilyn Anne Wilson, 73, of Carolina Shores Parkway, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009 surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Wilson was born on July 3, 1936 and raised in Staten Island, N.Y. She was a daughter of the late John and Ethel Robetski Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Robert Wilson Jr. on December 2, 2006.

She was a graduate of the Port Richmond High School. Mrs. Wilson met her husband and continued staying in contact with him while he was serving in Korea and later marrying him when he was back stateside. She retired as a bookkeeper with A&P after many years of service. Her passions included reading, gardening, and was an avid ballroom dancer. The loves of her life were her grandchildren.

Surviving are her two sons, Thomas R. Wilson III and wife, Jill, and Michael J. Wilson, and wife, Sonia, all of Staten Island; daughter, Susan Crudele and husband, Tom, of Cary, N.C.; sister, Jeanne Hough and husband, Walter, of Calabash, N.C.; and five grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, North Myrtle Beach.

The family request in lieu of flowers memorials be directed to The ALS (Lou Gehrig Disease) Association, Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301.

Private online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com or at TheSunNews.com.

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, N.C.