Mary Georgie Hanna Reames

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Mary Georgie Hanna Reames, 89, widow of Charles Melvin "Buck" Reames, Jr., passed on to be with the Lord Thursday, August 25, 2011, at Grand Strand Health Care of Myrtle Beach.

Born February 19, 1922, in Williamsburg County, she was a daughter of the late Sidney Carl Hanna and the late Everette McCullough Hanna. Mrs. Reames was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family birthdays were special because of the "creatively" decorated cakes.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Anne Reames Deaton (Jim) of Burnsville, NC, and Charlene Reames Easterling (Bill) of Little River; seven grandchildren, Deric Rosenbaum (Melissa), Natalie Rosenbaum, Wesley Harris (Beth), Bryan Faucette, Patrick Faucette (Megumi), Julia Schrecker (Larry), and Nena Mashaw (Mark); and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Reames Faucette; three sisters; and three brothers.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. James E. Deaton, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Bishopville.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 167, Bishopville, SC 29010.

Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of arrangements.

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Frances L. Player Schwabenbauer - Tuesday, August 16, 2011

WEDGEFIELD -- Frances L. Player Schwabenbauer, 66, wife of Kenneth R. Schwabenbauer, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born Nov. 4, 1944, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Mack C. and Lucille Bradshaw Player. Mrs. Schwabenbauer was employed by Wal-Mart for six years. She was an avid Clemson fan.

Survivors include her husband of Wedgefield; four children, Bobby and Tammy Schwabenbauer of Sumter, Leigh and Tom Kelsch of Belton, Texas, Lynn and Chris Dunn of Columbia, and Kelli and Jacques Charest of Wedgefield; grandchildren, Jason, Ashley, Joey, Nikki, Kenny, Christalynn and Jakki; great-grandchild, Bryleigh; godchildren, Kathryn, Daniel and Michael; a sister, Elizabeth McAllister of Williston; brothers, Mac and Kay Player and Charles Player, all of Sumter; and her mother-in-law, Laura A. Schwabenbauer of St. Louis, Mo.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Annette McLeod and Carolyn Virginia Player.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Toby Toburen officiating. The family requests casual dress.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at the home, 1765 Condor Drive, Wedgefield.

Special thanks to Dr. Billy Clowney and his angels for all their help and support; also to Dr. Cindy Reese, Dr. Mark Crabb; and dear friends, Kathi and Tom Durgin and Nancy Jones.

Memorials may be made to the Jeanne C. Watson Oncology Unit, c/o Tuomey Regional Medical Center, 129 N. Washington St., Sumter, SC 29150.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

William Addison “Shorty” Baker, Jr - August 2, 2011

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for William Addison “Shorty” Baker, Jr., age 88, who passed away August 2, will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at Bethany Baptist Church. 

Burial will be in the Bethany Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. 

Visitation will be Friday 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home. 

Mr. Baker was born in Bishopville a son of the late William Addison Baker, Sr. & Mozell Harris Baker. 

He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and was retired from Reeves Brothers. 

Surviving are four sons, Buck, Marion & Randy Baker, Bishopville, Gene Baker, Sumter, 17 Grandchildren, 22 Great  Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Ann Spencer Baker and a son, Addie Dewayne Baker. www.nortonfh.net