George A. Woolridge
GREENWOOD — George A. Woolridge, 71, of 302 Lindsey Ave., Greenwood, husband of Helen Blair Woolridge, died Thursday, September 27, 2001 at Self Memorial Hospital.
born in Bradley, he was a son of George and Ella Patton Woolridge.
He was a retired truck driver for PYA Monarch of Greenville and a steward with Mt. Sinai A.M.E. Church in Troy.
Survivors include his wife of the home; a daughter, Sandra B. Williams of Hodges; two sisters, Annie Mae Woolridge of Utica, N.Y. and Viola “Nettie” Woolridge of Bronx, N.Y. and two grandchildren.
The family is at the home.
Services will be announced by Robinson and Son Mortuary, Inc., which is in charge.
Donald Kelly Ray
born in Conway, SC, on Aug. 28, 1923
Departed on Aug. 21, 2003 and resided in Conway, SC.
Donald Ray, age 79, of Hwy 905, died Thursday, August 21, 2003 at Conway Medical Center.
Mr. Ray was born in Conway, a son of the late Richard Snow and Lula Graham Ray. He was a member of Langston Baptist Church where he was Deacon, former minister of music and was on the building committee. Mr. Ray was also instrumental in getting the T.V. ministry started. He was owner/operator of T&R; Locksmith and was a US Army Veteran of WWII.
Surviving are his wife Brittie T. Ray of Conway; one daughter Susan Anderson and her husband Robert of Conway; one brother Richard Ray of Conway and two grandchildren, Shara Anderson and Jonathan Anderson both of Aynor.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday at Langston Baptist Church with Dr. Randall Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to Langston Baptist Church Building Fund, 763 Hwy 905, Conway, SC 29526.
Vivian Elva Causey
born in Horry County, SC on Jul. 24, 1917
Departed on Apr. 30, 2006 and resided in Fayetteville, NC.
Vivian Elva Causey, age 88, died Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Fayetteville, NC.Miss Causey was born in Horry County, the daughter of the late William Francis and Laurie Hardee Causey. She was a member of Waccamaw Pentecostal Holiness Church of Conway. Miss Causey was predeceased by a sister, Willmina Raymes.Surviving are three nephews; Rollin Raymes and his wife Jennie of Fayetteville, NC, Billy Raymes and his wife Peggy of Stedman, NC and Rick Raymes and his wife Lyn of Fayetteville, NC, two nieces; Earline Wiggins and her husband J.T. and Janice Tyndall and her husband John both of Fayetteville, NC and many great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at Waccamaw Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Dennis Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Centenary United Methodist Church cemetery.The family will receive friends from 1 -2 PM Wednesday at Waccamaw Pentecostal Holiness Church prior to services.
Ollie Mae Russ
born in Clarendon, NC on May 14, 1931
Departed on Apr. 28, 2006 and resided in Conway, SC.
Ollie Mae Edge Russ, age 74, of Hemingway Chapel Rd., died Friday, April 28, 2006 at Conway Manor after an illness.
born May 14, 1931 in Clarendon, NC, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Letha Harrelson Edge. Mrs. Russ started her career with Belk Department Stores as a buyer and later was the owner/operator of Carolina Instrument and Cori's in Conway. She was a member of North Conway Baptist Church where she formerly sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. Mrs. Russ also had been a member of the Literacy Council in Hampton, SC. She was predeceased by a brother, Earl Edge. The family of Mrs. Russ would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Conway Manor, Dr. John Wilson, Jr., and the residents of Noel Villa.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Joseph H. Russ; two daughters, Patti Prentice and husband Ken, Tammy Clardy and husband, David all of Conway; four grandchildren, Cori Murrell and husband Russell, Abbi Grace Santa and husband Jeff, Courtni Day and husband Shane, Russ Clardy all of Conway; two great grandchildren, Dylan Murrell, Max Santa; six step grandchildren, six step great grandchildren all of the Prentice family; three sisters, Vernie Wright of Loris, Elsie Watts of Wilmington, NC and Margie Harris and husband Danof Charlotte, NC. Funeral services will be held 2:30 PM, Sunday at North Conway Baptist Church with the Dr. Jim Mezick and Father Trent Watts officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Mausoleum directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.The family will receive friends one hour prior to services in the church fellowship hall.Memorials may be made to North Conway Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1608 Sessions St., Conway, SC 29526.
Martha Elizabeth Sanders
born in Conway, SC on Dec. 28, 1936
Departed on Apr. 19, 2006 and resided in Conway, SC.
Martha E. Sanders, age 69, of Old Tram Road died Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at her residence following an illness.
Mrs. Sanders was born in Conway, the daughter of the late John Christopher and Beulah Martin Cooper. She was a retired executive secretary with 14 years of service from Elvis Welding Services in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was a member of South Conway Original Freewill Baptist Church where she was involved with the Ladies Auxillary and the Senior Saints. Mrs. Sanders was a loving sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed the spring time and working in the garden and yard. Mrs. Sanders was predeceased by five brothers, John Henry, J.W., James Frank, Don O. and Scarborough Cooper; one sister, Evelyn Johnson.
Surviving are; one son, William Teddy Sanders and his wife Karen Marie of Conway, SC; four daughters, Marcia S. Small and her husband Herbert A., Martha J. Jordan and her husband Randall, Melinda S. Cannon and her husband Franklin Wayne, Nancy L. Goude and her husband Billy all of Conway, SC.; eleven grandchildren, Stacy Sanders, Jennifer Martin, Caitlin Sanders, Derrick R. Jordan, Lindsey R. Carpenter, Ashley W. Cannon, T. Corey Cannon, Brandon A. Small, Amanda N. Miller, Jonathan Miller, Joshua Miller; five great-grandchildren, Marissa Small, Sarah E. Martin, Hunter Martin, Christopher Bratcher, Brittany Chaput; two sisters, Ella Mae Long and Mary Ann White and her husband Aimar E. both all Conway, SC.Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday at South Conway Original Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Lambert, Rev. Freddy Garner and Rev. Ronald Hewitt officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Missionary Baptist Church cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway chapel.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 1817 Gadsen Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
Ku Yan Sing
born in China on Oct. 23, 1962
Departed on Apr. 21, 2006 and resided in Atlanta, GA.
Atlanta, GA - Ku Yan Sing of Atlanta died Friday, April 21, 2006 in Atlanta.
born October 23, 1962 in Hong Kong, China, he was the son of Ku Lun See and the late Wong Shui Lin. Mr. Ku Yan Sing was a chef.
Surviving in addition to his father of Myrtle Beach are brothers, Koo Yan Kam, Koo Yan Ying both of Myrtle Beach, Koo Yan Yam of New York and Koo Yan Kit of Hong Kong and sisters, Ku Yip Yue and Ku Yip Han both of China.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel with graveside services following at Ocean Woodscemetery.
Joseph E. Tindall
born on Apr. 23, 1953
Departed on Apr. 21, 2006 and resided in Conway, SC.
Conway - Joseph E. "Joey" Tindall, age 52 died at Roper St. Francis Hospital Friday, April 21, 2006.
Mr. Tindall was born in Conway, the son of Joseph B. and Barbara "Bobbie" Hucks Tindall. He attended Bethany Bible Chapel. Mr. Tindall retired from Santee Cooper after 28 years of service, and was a member and past Master of the Conway Masonic Lodge #381 AFM. He enjoyed all sports, including softball and golf.
Surviving in addition to his parents of Conway are: two daughters, Wendy Leigh Meares and her husband Macand Heather Currie and her husband Neil, all of Conway; two brothers, Mike Tindall and his wife Bonnie and Ricky Tindall and his wife Nancy, all of Conway; and one aunt, Hazel Hardee of Spartanburg, SC.
Memorial services with Masonic Rites will be held 2:00 pm Monday at Bethany Bible Chapel with the Rev. Dave Rickert officiating.
The family will receive friends at the parents home on Kates Bay Hwy. and at the church after the service.
Memorials may be made to the Conway Masonic Lodge # 381, P.O. Box 648 Conway, SC 29528 or to Bethany Bible Chapel, 1668 Four Mile Road, Conway, SC 29526.
Goldfinch Funeral Home. Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Alvin Singleton
born on Nov. 18, 1926
Departed on Apr. 28, 2006 and resided in Conway, SC.
Conway - Alvin R. Singleton, age 79 of Oak Street died Friday, April 28, 2006 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Singleton was born in Conway, a son of the late Joe D. and Versie Duncan Singleton. He was predeceased by two brothers, Charles Singleton and Lewis Singleton. Mr. Singleton was a member, deacon, and Sunday School Teacher at Good Hope Baptist Church. Prior to retirement, he was employed by B & M Tire Service.
Surviving are: his wife, Hazel C. Singleton of Conway; one son, Glenn Singleton and his wife Linda Hardee Singleton of Conway; one daughter, Wanda Singleton and her husband, Mark Singleton of Conway; four grandchildren, Dana Meadows, Christopher Singleton, Lindsay Singleton, and Corey Singleton; one great grandchild, Fletcher Meadows; three brothers, Winston Singleton and his wife JoAnne and Dwayne Singleton and his wife Carolyn, all of Conway and James Singleton and his wife Perlita of Lexington, SC; Four sisters, Laura Hardee of Conway, Elda Rackley of Myrtle Beach, Bettie Bennett of Galveston, Texas, Ninaree Holmes and her husband Leo of Eddington, NC.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday from Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. John Sullivan and Rev. Jimmy Hewitt officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday.
Memorial may be sent to Good Hope Baptist Church, 6101 Privetts Road, Conway, SC 29526.
Goldfinch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Maggie Cooper Jordan
born on Oct. 30, 1917
Departed on Apr. 19, 2006 and resided in Conway, SC.
Conway - Maggie Cooper Jordan, age 88, widow of the late Blease Fred Jordan, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at her residence.
Mrs. Jordan was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Herbert and Nettie Cooper. She was a member of Oakey Swamp Baptist Church.
Surviving are; one son, Lloyd Jordan and his wife Sue of Conway; five daughters, Fleetwood King of Conway, Myrtle Lee Squires of Conway, Dottie Hughes of Florence, SC, Shirley Thomas of Conway, Gail Hancock of Florence, SC; fourteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ronald Cooper of Socastee; three sisters, Bertha Garrett of Conway, Mary Rabon of Marion, Carrie Guyton of Conway.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 Friday, April 21, 2006 at Oakey Swamp Baptist Church with the Rev. Pete DeBruhl and Rev. Lee Singleton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice of Horry County, PO Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Gloria Marie Ganem
born in New York on Sep. 13, 1927
Departed on May 1, 2006 and resided in Pawleys Island, SC.
Pawleys Island - Gloria Marie Ganem, age 78 of Willbrook Plantation died Monday, May 1, 2006 at her home.
born September 13, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Jean Kalil. Gloria was a homemaker and member of Women in Discipleship at All Saints Church. She and her husband were also active participants in the Georgetown County Republican Party.
Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Raymond Ganem; daughter, Barbara Reynolds and husband Doug of Naples, FL, Leslie Mitchell of Bowie, MD and Janice Krogen and husband, Steve of Crofton, MD; son, Raymond Ganem of Warren, OH; Gloria was blessed with four granddaughters, Sarah Keso, Emily Hoovler and her husband, Rick, Jessica Keso and Elyse Mitchell and two step grandchildren, Ryan and Lauren Krogen.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 Thursday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Litchfield-Pawleys Chapel.
A Memorial mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church with a repast following the services.
Memorials may be made to Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church Building Fund, 1633 Waverly Rd., Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
