McColl, SC Edwin “Eddie” Jennings Sligh, 96, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Born April 18, 1922 in McColl, SC, he was a son of the late Charlie O’Neal and Myrtle Freeman Sligh. Eddie attended the Presbyterian College and was a retired Carpenter. He also was a World War II USARMY veteran.  He was a member of McColl First Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Key West, photography, watching...

McColl, SC Mr. Luther Lee “Buddy” Ellis, widower of the late Ruby Conner Ellis, passed away, Monday, November 12, 2018, at Peachtree Center in Gaffney, SC after an illness. He was 94. Born in Aynor, SC on April 29, 1924 to the late Jessie James and Julia Souls Ellis. He was the owner operator of Ellis Carpet in Tatum. Mr. Ellis was a member of the United States Army having served during WWII as a rifleman.  He was also honored in Washington for his service by the Honor...

McColl, SC Shirley Jones Flowers of McColl departed this life Friday, November 9, 2018. Born September 19, 1947 in Bennettsville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Robert “Bob” Jones and Sadie Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Legrand Flowers; brother, Robert “Bobby” Jones; sisters, Vicky Jones and Vera Ransom. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: daughter. Tammy Flowers of McColl; sons, Aaron Flowers and wife Ashley of Hartsville, SC,...

McColl Mrs. Jeannette (Capel) Fletcher, a longtime resident of McColl, South Carolina, passed away at age 98 on October 11, 2018. Although she considered McColl as her home, she resided In Hickory, North Carolina with her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren for the past 7 years. A graduate of Flora McDonald College in 1942, she was a dedicated teacher in the Marlboro County School System. For years she taught sixth grade at Fletcher Memorial and later at Adamsville School. She was a...

Helen Bowen Skipper of McColl, S.C. passed away peacefully on October 7, 2018 surrounded by her family.   She is preceded in death by her husband Rufus Skipper, father, Tom Bowen; mother, Etta Oxendine Bowen; brothers, Albert, Alfred and Clemson Bowen; and sisters Edith Bowen, Annie Ruth Hunt and Hazel Locklear.   Left to cherish her memory is her brother, Gordon Jennings Bowen of Laurinburg, N.C.; son Rufus T. Skipper of McColl, S.C.; and daughter Millisia S. Gardner of...

Mr. Laurin Johnson, Jr. 76 of McColl passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his residence Born April 10, 1942 in Marlboro County,  he was a son of Leona Scott Johnson, and the late Laurin Johnson, Sr. Laurin was a retired Supervisor of Powell Mfg. Co. of 40 years. One of his greatest passions in life was Fishing. His Favorite spots were the Millpond and Fletchers Pond. He enjoyed watching Football and he loved to Watch Monday Night Wrestling. He enjoyed planting plants watching...

McColl  Mrs. Nettie Shealy Sligh, 92, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at Scotia Village.  Born July 28, 1926 in Little Mountain, SC, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Killian Shealy and Mary Elizabeth Lindler Shealy.  She was a 1947 graduate of Newberry College and was a retired educator with 33 years of service having taught at McColl High School.  She also was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church.  Her hobbies included gardening, reading,...

McColl Ms. Toni K. Radford Ransom, 57, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her home. Born May 25, 1961 in Marlboro County, she was a daughter of the late Melvin Radford & R. C. & Daisy Cheek Floyd.  She had worked as a security guard in Myrtle Beach. Toni had a good heart and never met a stranger.  Her love for animals could be seen in the care she gave her little dog “Trixie”.  She also was an avid fan of “Walker Texas Ranger” and...

McColl, SC Mr. Blanchard “Shorty” Locklear, 71, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home. Born July 8, 1947 in Marlboro County, Blanchard was a son of the late Arthur & Ila Locklear.  He was the widower of Betty Caroline Locklear and was a carpenter by trade. Blanchard was a member of the American Legion post #0172 and served the USARMY during the Vietnam War.  He was an avid reader and enjoyed going on Facebook, birdwatching, and watching westerns. In his...

Mrs. Sara Frances Grooms Goins, 78, departed this life August 9, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.   Born April 1, 1940 in Marlboro County, Frances was a daughter of the late John & Beulah Caulder Grooms.  She attended the  United Christian Faith Holiness Church and loved attending cottage prayer meetings on Friday evenings.    Frances was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family which was shown in the meals she would cook for her family...