Cynthia Ann Pearson
born in Hershey, PA on Nov. 20, 1946
Departed on Apr. 30, 2006 and resided in Pawley Island, SC.
Pawleys Island - Cynthia Ann Pearson, age 59 of Tradition Club died Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Waccamaw Community Hospital.
born November 20, 1946 in Hershey, PA, she was the daughter of Lydia Buschi Ricci and the late Justin F. Ricci. Cyn-Dee Pearson taught many years in the Harrisburg, PA area and most recently at Horry Georgetown Technical College in Georgetown, SC. She was a member of Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church.
Surviving in addition to her mother of Harrisburg, PA are her husband, Jim Pearson; daughters and husbands, Laura and Andrew Maychruk of River Forest, IL and Maureen and Mark Brehm of Easton, PA; grandchildren, Lydia, Irene and Henry Maychruk and Reeves, Carrington and Addison Brehm; brother, Gregory Ricci and wife Barbara and sister, Georgianne Hess and husband, Geoffrey all of Harrisburg, PA and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, Parish Life Center, 1633 Waverly Rd., Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
Shirley Ann Hobbs
born in Statesville, NC on Apr. 10, 1938
Departed on Apr. 28, 2006 and resided in Surfside Beach, SC.
Surfside Beach - Shirley Ann Blackwelder Hobbs, age 68, died Friday, April 28, 2006 at MUSC in Charleston following an illness.
born April 10, 1938 in Statesville, NC a daughter of the late Marvin Clay and Helen Ross Blackwelder. She was pre-deceased by two daughters: Nancy Hobbs and Helen Ann Hobbs, and a son: Hugh W. Hobbs, Jr.
Surviving is her husband: Hugh Hobbs and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday at Bush River Memorial
Shirley Godfrey
born on Feb. 20, 1935
Departed on Apr. 28, 2006 and resided in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Myrtle Beach - Shirley A. Hurston Godfrey, age 71, wife of James Albert Godfrey, of Loblolly Ln., died Friday, April 28, 2006, at Conway Manor after an illness.
born February 20, 1935, in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert Alfred and Estelle Jennings Hurston. Mrs. Godfrey was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict in the Medical Corps. She was a graduate of Federal City College, now known as the University of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Godfrey was a member of Alexander Memorial Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. and attended Forestbrook Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach. She enjoyed writing poetry and was a primitive artist.
Surviving in addition to her husband are: her son, Karl F. Godfrey of Phoenix, Arizona; a daughter, Alberta G. Godfrey of Owns Mills, Maryland two sisters, Elizabeth Golden and Mary E. Thomas; two brothers, Alfred Hurston and Gerald F. Hurston and a number of nephews, nieces, grand nephews & nieces, cousins, and a host of in-laws.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with the Rev. Jim Shriver officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Forestbrook Baptist Church, 25 Plus Fund, 2021 Forrestbrook Rd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29588.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Sally Kelley
born in NY on Jan. 6, 1928
Departed on Apr. 27, 2006 and resided in Surfside Beach, SC.
Surfside Beach - Sally J. Kelley nee: Sally J. Reinig passed away Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
born January 6, 1928 in Ozone Park, Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alice Schuster and William Reinig. Sally completed her education including a master's degree in guidance and counseling in NY City. She worked in education and school counseling in NY for most of her career. Upon retirement to Surfside Beach, she worked as a licensed real estate agent and was a member of and officer of the Surfside Beach Garden Club and a volunteer at the Surfside Beach Library. Sally also worked for many years as an electoral poll worker in the community. She was a member of St. Michael RC Church in Garden City Beach. Sally will always be remembered and loved as a super wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend to all.
Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Walter J. Kelley; daughter, Susan Kelley Shields and husband Robert of Woodbridge, CT; son, Peter W. Kelley and Arlene of Wading River, NY; brothers, William Reinig, Jr. and wife, Marion of Annapolis, MD and Edward Reinig and wife, Barbara of San Juan Capistrano, CA; grandchildren, Christopher and Rachel Kelley Shields of Woodbridge and Jeffery Paul Kelley of Wading River along with a devoted cousin, Helen Williams of Lancaster, CA and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00, Sunday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel
Services will be 1:00, Monday at the funeral home.
William McCarthy
born on Oct. 7, 1932
Departed on Apr. 17, 2006 and resided in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
North Myrtle Beach - William Leon McCarthy, age 73, of 46th Avenue South, died Monday, April 17, 2006 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
born October 7, 1932, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late John J. and Lou A. Peterson McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and later retired from BellSouth after 35 years of service. He was a member of the King of Glory Lutheran Church in North Myrtle Beach where he participated in the men's bible study and adult Sunday school. Mr. McCarthy previously was a member of Risen Christ Lutheran Church where he was instrumental in building and improving the school. He practiced good citizenship, was a proud member of the North Myrtle Beach Republican Club, and often worked for improvements in his Windy Hill neighborhood. He was known to his family as a good husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by those who knew and appreciated his many talents. He was particularly pleased to be called by terms of endearment - Dad, U. B. or Uncle Bill, Pop Pop, Grand Pa - bestowed upon him by his many loved ones in his large Irish family.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Sister Judith McCarthy Order of "The Sisters of St. Joseph" Baden, PA, and Mary Lou McCarthy. Surviving are his wife, Ray Rachel Hedrick McCarthy of North Myrtle Beach; three sons, Michael William McCarthy and his wife, Cheryl of Misawa, Japan, George Steven McCarthy of New York City, and James Morgan Hedrick, Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of North Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Rachel Hedrick Stephens and her husband, John, of North Myrtle Beach, and J. Beth Hedrick of Tampa, FL; five grandchildren, Desire' Angel McCarthy Lester and her husband, Jeremy, Devon Rene' McCarthy, Bryan William McCarthy, Chapel Pauline Hedrick, and Shelly Jean Hedrick; one great-grandchild, Bailey Ann Lester; three brothers, Dr. John A. McCarthy and his wife, Betty, of Lighthouse Point, FL, Richard S. McCarthy of Youngstown, OH, and Charles H. McCarthy of San Antonio, TX.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at King of Glory Lutheran Church with Rev. Pamela Cook and Rev. Hobby Outten officiating. Burial will follow in Southeastern Memorial Gardens directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Pall Bearers are Dan J. McCarthy, John J. McCarthy, Tim McCarthy, Gerald E. McDaniel, Jerry D. Ellis, Norman Aigner. Honorary pall bearers are members of the Tuesday morning Bible study. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or to King of Glory Lutheran Church, 805 11th Avenue North, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements
George Elmer Howell
born on Dec. 5, 1920
Departed on Apr. 19, 2006 and resided in Conway, SC.
George Elmer Howell, age 85, of Sherwood Drive, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at his residence.
Mr. Howell was born in Conway, the son of the late Joseph Daniel and Lula Hearl Howell. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Conway for 58 years, past president of the John McCutcheon Class, former Sunday School Superintendent, member of the Methodist Men, and served on the Administrative Board. Mr. Howell was also a member of the Pastor Parish Relations Committee. He was a member of Horry Post 111 of American Legion where he served as commander and finance officer. Mr. Howell was a member of the Lions Club where he served as President and Chaplain. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WW II in the South Pacific. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Dargan Lumber Manufacturing Company for 30 years, and owned Carolina Mills Lumber Company for 20 years. He was part owner of Sunbelt Lumber Company. Mr. Howell was predeceased by an infant son.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Rebecca Johnson Howell. Two daughters; Nancy Howell Land and her husband Ken of Conway, Debbie Howell Stanley and her husband Dow. Five grandchildren, Brad Land, Brett Land, Matthew Land, Elizabeth Stanley and Fiancé Eric Faulk, Julie Stowe and her husband Patrick. Six brothers, Woodrow Howell of Conway, Abel Howell of Conway, Aaron Howell of Georgetown, Malachi Howell of Conway, Amos Howell of Myrtle Beach, Fred Howell of Conway. Three sisters, Nolie Dennis and Frances Cook of Conway, Betty Hucks of Aynor.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Friday at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Brittain, Rev. Ken Land and Rev. Ben Barnett officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 58, Conway, SC 29528.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Alice Jackson Tait
born in Newton, Massachusettes on Jul. 2, 1916
Departed on Apr. 19, 2006 and resided in Conway, SC.
Alice Jackson Tait, age 89, wife of the late William John Tait, of Quail Run, died Wednesday, April 17, 2006 at Conway Medical Center.
born July 2, 1916 in Newton, Massachusettes, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Florence Buffum Jackson. Mrs. Tait was a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA with a BA Degree in Music Education and later received a Masters Degree in in Elementary Education from from Case Western Reserve University in Clevland, OH. She was a member of of Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity for Women. Mrs. Tait had worked at Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh, PA establishing a music division and later taught school in Euclid, OH for 30 years.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Conway and belonged to the Emma Thompson Service Class and United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Peter Horry chapter of the DAR in Conway and member of the Fine Arts Club. Mrs. Tait played the cello for many years in orchestras, including the Long Bay Symphony and playing in the classical String Quartet for weddings and receptions. She had been a volunter at Conway Hospital for more than twenty years and member of Conway Hospital Foundation, Emeritus.
Survivors include her brother, Kenneth B. Jackson of Houston, TX; two nephews; and her dear friends and caretakers, Jim and Mary Fite.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, April 24, 2006 at First United Methodist Church of Conway with the Rev. Ben Barnett officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Mausoleum
The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at First United Methodist Church of Conway.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Conway, Music or Education Fund, PO box 58, Conway, SC 29528
Jackson Grover Boatwright, Jr.
born on Aug. 5, 1933
Departed on Apr. 26, 2006 and resided in Conway, SC.
Conway - Jackson "Jack" Grover Boatwright, Jr. age 72, of Steep Landing Road, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Conway Manor.
Mr. Boatwright was born in Marion, SC, the son of the late Jackson Grover Boatwright, Sr. and Jimmie Rowell Boatwright. He was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church of Conway. He graduated from Carlisle Military School and USC with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He retired from Midlands Technical College as manager of the bookstore.Mr. Boatwright was predeceased by a brother, Frank Y. Boatwright.
Survivors include his wife, Wilmarie Boatwright of Conway; one son, Dr. Russell Boatwright and his wife Patrice of Conway; one daughter, Tammy Boatwright Duryea and her husband Dan of Bluffton, SC; four grandchildren, Russ and Chandler Boatwright of Conway, Savanna and Taylor Clary of Bluffton, SC, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday at The 1st United Methodist Church of Conway with the Rev. Reginald Thackston and Rev. Ben Barnett officiating. Burial will follow in Rosehill cemetery, Marion, SC.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to 1st United Methodist Church of Conway, 1001 5th Avenue, Conway, SC 29526 or Mercy Hospice, PO Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Phyllis Elaine Mahan
born in Kentucky on Sep. 10, 1946
Departed on Sep. 30, 2004 and resided in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Phyllis Elaine Mahan, age 58 of Southgate Parkway died Thursday, September 30, 2004 at the Medical University of South Carolina.
born September 10, 1946 in Scottsville, KY, she was the daughter of Beatrice Ballard Hughes and the late Wallace Hughes. Mrs. Mahan had taught public school in Pikeville, KY. She was a member of Surfside United Methodist Church.
Surviving in addition to her mother of Indianapolis, IN are her husband Joseph Taylor Mahan; son, Brian Thomas Mahan of Murrells Inlet; daughter, Lori Anne Mahan of Deer Park, TX; sisters, Carol Adkins and Melinda Moriarty both of Indianapolis, IN; two nieces and one nephew.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday at Surfside United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Hillcrest cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-9:00, Saturday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, SC Chapter, 1247 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063 or MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, 170 Ashby St., Charleston, SC 29401.
Tracey Crowder
HODGES — Tracey Tolbert Crowder, 25, of 107 Robin Court, died Sept. 25, 2001, at her home.
born in Greenwood County, she was a daughter of Robert E. “Gene” and Marilyn Mize Tolbert. She was an employee of Oakleaf Village in Greer and a member of Grace Community Church.
Survivors include her parents of Greenwood; a daughter, Kindle Lyn Crowder of the home; a brother, Brian Tolbert of Salt Lake City; and maternal grandmother, Ethel Mize of Seymour, Tenn.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Greenwood Memorial Gardens by Dr. Rodney Schultz and the Rev. John Walsh.
Visitation is at the graveside after the service.
The family is at the home of her parents, Gene and Marilyn Tolbert, 105 Oxford Road, Druid Hills.
Memorials may be made to the Kindle Lyn Crowder Fund, c/o Sherry Craven, PARDA Federal Credit Union, 327 Emerald Road N., Greenwood, S.C. 29646. Blyth Funeral Home, Greenwood, is in charge.
