Obituaries

Irene Thompkins Cohen of Myrtle Beach passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Mrs. Cohen was born on Sept. 18, 1927, in Conway to the late Eddie Samuel Thompkins and the late Beulah Lilly Graham Thompkins. She was a longtime member of Ocean View Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach. Mrs. Cohen was predeceased by her husband, Henry Cohen. Services were private. Sign Mrs. Cohen’s online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com. Hardwick Funeral Home served the family.

Kimberly “Kim” Martin Prince of North Myrtle Beach passed away with family by her side on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Duke University at the age of 60. Kim was predeceased by her father, Johnny Franklin Martin, and mother, Carolyn Gaynelle Perry. Kim is survived by her loving sister, Caroline C. Perry of Hartsville, S.C., loving sons, Edward W. Prince IV of North Myrtle Beach and Whitney M. Prince of Loris, daughters-in-law, Jennifer Prince and Dani Prince, her adored grandchildren, EJ Prince, Stella Prince, Romie Prince and Lucy Prince, her aunt, Linda Freeman of Mayodan, N.C., cousin, Jennifer Bullins of …

Irene Gerrald Harrelson, 88, of Green Sea passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Mrs. Harrelson was born on Dec. 23, 1930, in Mullins to the late Samuel Gurley Gerrald and the late Lennie Joanna Grainger Gerrald. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Green Sea Floyds Schools for over thirty years. Mrs. Harrelson was a longtime faithful member of Green Sea Baptist Church. After retirement she enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time at their beach house in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach. She was an avid gardener who took pride in her …

Everette Vereen, 52, of Little River passed away last week. A viewing was held on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Latimers Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 9, at 1 p.m. at Popular AME Church in Wampee. Burial followed in the Popular Cemetery. The family gathered at 4051 Lincoln Heights Road in Little River. Latimers Funeral Home of Conway served the family.

Douglas ‘Michael’ Duncan, 68, of Tabor City, N.C., passed away on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at his home. Mr. Duncan was born on Oct. 5, 1951, in Loris. He was a brakeman for CSX Railroad in Florence and worked as a sales representative for Home Security Life Insurance Company in Conway for many years. In his free time he thoroughly enjoyed tennis, football and basketball. He was a proud member of the Loris Lions Club and a longtime member of Loris First Baptist Church. Survivors include his sister, Susan D. Gerald and her husband, Eldred of Little River, and his …

Mary Carolyn Adams, 88, of Little River passed away on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Born on May 30, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James Ernest and Mary Croomie (McColl) Jordan.  Carolyn was predeceased by her husband and true love, George B. Adams, and two sisters, Betty J. Deam of Fayetteville, N.C., and Faye J. Williamson of Bardstown, KY. Mrs. Adams graduated from Seventy-First High School in Fayetteville, N.C. and Watts School of Nursing in Durham, N.C.  During her nursing career, she held Director of Nursing positions at Cape Fear Valley …

Kenneth “Ken” Jerald Drakeford, 44, of Longs, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Rock Hill on Feb. 16, 1975, Ken was the son of Jerald Drakeford of Rock Hill and Flossie Mae McManus of Loris. Ken had an amazing personality that was larger than life and a smile you can never forget.  He will definitely be missed, but never forgotten.  He had such a caring and loving group of friends and a wonderful relationship with his father.  Ken’s father will have a private gathering for family at his home in Rock …

Louise B. Gillam, 91, of Longs passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. She was the wife of Ernest N. Gillam and a member of Living Water Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Virginia L. Carter, wife of Robert B. Carter of Longs, Nina Edge, wife of Joseph Daniel Edge (deceased) of Conway, and Billie Faye Clemons, wife of Sonny E. Clemons of Longs. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in Mt. Leon Cemetery in Longs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be …

Geraldean M. “Gerri” Mackey of Conway departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at her home. Ms. Mackey was born in Conway on Dec. 22, 1934, a daughter of Frank Hayes Martin and Ruth Inez Hucks Martin. A member of Buck Creek Baptist Church, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles George “Chuck” Mackey, her parents, three brothers, Lloyd Martin, Howard Martin and Lee Hoyt Martin, three sisters, Lounette Lewis, Corine Davis and  Jesse Albertine Queen, and a daughter, Betty Jean Taylor. Surviving are …

Everette E. Lee, 86, closed his eyes in Pamplico, S.C., and awakened with Jesus in Glory on Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born on September 7, 1933, in Florence, S.C., he was the son of the late Benjamin H. and Lillie Ruth Langston Lee. Everette was a long time faithful member of Beulah Freewill Baptist Church in Pamplico, where he served as a deacon.  He sang with the Happy Land Five Gospel Group for many years.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Ada Mae Miles Lee; …