In Memoriam

Doris M. Robertson Singley, 85, of Newberry, died Sunday, February 13, 2022 at her residence.

Born on October 21, 1936, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late James Boyd and Eula Leopard Robertson. She graduated Newberry High School in 1953 and the Greenville General Hospital School of Nursing in 1957 and from the University of South Carolina with an associate degree. As a registered nurse Mrs. Singley had the privilege to work in several states as a civil service nurse while her husband was enlisted in the United States Air Force. They lived in Charleston, Summerville, New Mexico, and Alaska. She served as a nurse and administrator for J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home in Newberry and a nursing home in Rock Hill.

She was a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Newberry where she was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class, the Women of the Church, the Over 50 Group and played the handbells and piano.

Mrs. Singley was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter # 226 where she held numerous positions. She was the South Carolina Order of the Eastern Star Chapter # 226 where she held numerous positions. She was the South Carolina Order of the Eastern Star Grand Representative of Puerto Rico in South Carolina from 2003 - 2005. She was a member of the Shriners Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Newberry Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter S.

She is survived by daughters, Mary (Tim) Carlisle of Newberry; Annette (Mark) Johnson of Boynton Beach, FL; son-in-law, Jack Camp of Hendersonville, NC; grandchildren, Jessica (Bob) Miller-Camp, Elizabeth Owen, Sarah Carlisle and Joshua Carlisle; great-grandchildren, Carter Carlisle and Gage Ellis; a sister, Mary Vaughn of NC; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann “Fan” Reese; an uncle, Charles Leopard; special friends, Dovie Nichols, Steve and Sandra Graves, Jewel Oxner and Betty Clark. Mrs. Singley was twice married, first to the late Willie E. “Billy” Singley and secondly, to the late Redick T. Gaskin. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Kathy Camp and a sister, Helen McConnell.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Newberry, 1701 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108.

The family would like to thank her caregivers, Teresa Mathis and Carmen Minty and the staff of Agape Hospice for their loving care to Doris and to the family during this difficult time.

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John Henry Daniels, 74, of Pawleys Island, SC, formerly of Amherst, NY, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born in Buffalo, NY to the late John William Daniels and Catherine Haines Garlip.

John enjoyed many things, including, riding motorcycles, guns, music, traveling, road trips with his wife, fishing, hunting, woodworking, boating, Buffalo Bills, NY Yankees and he loved to spend time with his family. He was the author of “Winging It: From South Carolina to Alaska” John was a member of Chapter “J” of Gold Wing Road Riders Association, the American Legion, the National Rifle Association and a veteran of the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela Jean Daniels of Pawleys Island; one son, John William Daniels; two daughters, Jenny (Eli) Harrison and Tammy (Gino) Daniels-Doucet; one grandson, Alexander Doucet; one granddaughter, Natalie Daniels and his dog, Muffin.

A service will be held at a later time.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

Burroughs Funeral Home (843-651-1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family.

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Barry Gregory French, age 82 of Conway, SC passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Conway Medical Center.

Born February 24, 1939 in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Leon and Olive French. Mr. French was a 1956 graduate of Edwards Central High School and received his BS Degree from St. Lawrence University and a MS Degree from SUNY, Potsdam. He taught math in Russell, NY then moved to Gouverneur, NY, where he taught until his retirement in 1997. He coached girls’ JV soccer for eight years and JV girls’ basketball for eleven years. He, along with Rick Mace, were responsible for starting the successful girls program at Gouverneur. Over the years, he was known as “Pa French”. Barry and his wife Lynne lived at Sylvia Lake, NY before moving to Conway, SC.

Barry was an avid hunter and a member of the Doe Haven Hunting Club. He also restored several old cars, his favorite was a 1936 Ford. In his spare time, you would find him building decks, garages, cradles, and sharing carpentry knowledge learned from his Dad. He was an avid reader of westerns.

Barry was a Life Member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, participating with Chapter J of Myrtle Beach. He and Lynne, along with good friends, traveled the lower 48 states and three Canadian Provinces by motorcycle. His last trip was at the age of 76 to Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada.

Left to cherish Barry’s memory is his wife of 62 years, Lynne; his children, Julie Mullaney and her partner, Bob Shufelt, Martha Alhouse, Gregory (Kelley) French; grandchildren, Jenna (William) Decker, Michelle (Dale) Meekins, Matthew (Lyndsi Jo) Mullaney, Danielle (Tyler) Bleau, Christopher Alhouse, Craig (Nia) Alhouse and Edisto French; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Karl (Rosemary), Ray (Lauren), Glenn, Junie (Shirley), Dick (Dawn), Bill (Debbie) and sister Margie (Fred) LaPoint; many nieces and nephews and exchange student, Evelyn Jansson from Brazil.

Barry is reunited in passing with his beloved granddaughter, Cassady Rose.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be mailed to: The Cassady Jones French Scholarship at Socastee High School, 4900 Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29588.

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Gloria Price Burroughs, 72, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away peacefully Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. She was born March 29, 1948 in Marion, SC daughter of the late Lawrence Homer Price and Virginia Hitchcock Price.

She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-six years, Leroy Burroughs of Murrells Inlet; one daughter, Pam Wiggins (O’Neal Davis) of Myrtle Beach; two sons, Chris Burroughs and his wife Tangie of Murrells Inlet and Mark Burroughs and his wife Amy of Galivants Ferry, SC; brother, Larry Price and his wife Sherry of Bamberg, SC; sisters, Dianne Belec of Columbia, SC and Connie Siegal and her husband Bruce of Port St. Lucie, FL; eight grandchildren, Ashley Jordan (Drew), Bryan Wiggins (Darah), Kevin Wiggins (Kayla), Macy Weaver (Carey), Nina Wiggins, Savanna Rogers, Price Burroughs, & Lane Burroughs; eleven great-grandchildren, Tilly, Tillman, Tristan, Austin, Elena, Luke, Kenna, Clarke, Christopher, Madeline & Harper; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as a large loving extended family and many supportive friends and neighbors.

Gloria was a graduate of Marion High School, class of 1966. She went on to attend Florence-Darlington Tech where she received her BA in nursing. She retired from Marion Memorial Hospital as the nursing supervisor after many years of dedicated service.

Gloria was nominated for Volunteer of the Year for Horry County and the Grand Strand in 2008. She had a big heart and was always willing to offer a helping hand. She enjoyed traveling, cruising, and most importantly spending time with her family. She was a member of Murrells Inlet Baptist Church.

A graveside service will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Palmetto Memorial Gardens, 1934 Senator Gasque Road, Marion, SC 29571 with Rev. Chris Spires officiating.

The family will receive friends Monday, January 11, 2021 from 6:00-8:00pm at Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

The family has requested that memorial contributions in Gloria’s name to Murrells Inlet Baptist Church, 3891 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

Condolences may be made at www.burroughsfh.com

In memory of Victor Floyd Burrell, 1941—2021

Our chapter member, Vic Burrell, has gone to be with Jesus. He passed on Wednesday morning, January 7, 2021. Vic was born On September 9, 1941 in Whitmire, SC. Vic attended school there and was active in academics as well as athletics. He played on the football, basketball and baseball team. He was a “3 letter man.” He was also a Boy Scout obtaining several honors, such as becoming an Eagle Scout as well as obtaining the “order of the arrow”. He was an Honor Student and in the Beta Club. Vic graduated with honors in 1959.

Vic’s first job was at the Whitmire News at age 13. He started at the bottom, sweeping floors and th advanced melting down the type that was reused in the papers linotype machine. He later learned to handset the printing press. He continued that job through his first year in college. From there Vic worked for Duke power. His job was to deliver appliances, replace burnt out in street lights and worked on the line crew. Vic went to Clemson University for his undergraduate degree and in his junior year joined the ROTC. It was that summer while in training camp in Georgia, that he met his future wife, Carol whom he married on December 22, 1963. Vic graduated Clemson in 1964 with a degree in Industrial engineering.

Vic’s army career took him all over the world, including Germany, Korea and Vietnam. He had several commands. Most notably was his command with the 1st Brigade of the 101 ordinance division where he became a bomb expert. At that time many of the men returning from the war would bring back dolls to there families. Each item was x-rayed by the hospitals machine but it was backed up. Due to ingenuity, the dolls were found to have radioactive materials in them which was removed and after decontamination given to the soldiers families. While in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970, he was in command of the 606th Ordinance Company in the 191 Ordinance Battalion.

After returning home, Vic obtained a masters degree at the University of Alabama in Operations Research and Systems Analysis. He was also deployed to Europe. Vic was also involved in the early internet using computers to send “nodes”. This was in 1978. Vic retired as a Lt. Colonel of the army in 1984 after 21 years of active service. He then worked for the army contractor specializing in tank ordinances. Vic received many decorations and awards for his service: These include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Vietnam Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Supervisor Badge, Army General Staff Identification Badge, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm.

Vic was a member of Simpsonville First Baptist Church in Simpsonville, SC. Vic and Carol had three children Cathy Deuty, Brian Burrell, and Vickie Willenbrock. They have six grandchildren., Bryce Deuty, Sean Deuty, Meghan Deuty, Kate Willenbrock, and Zach and Josh Willenbrock (the twins).

Vic and Carol have been a member of Chapter S since 11/18/2010. He had ridden with another group but preferred to ride with GWRRA because of the safety we show while riding. Up until Vic got ill he was a regular participant with the chapter. Neither he nor Carol missed an event with the chapter. Vic was also active with the American Legion post #3 in Greenville. As you may recall, the chapter met there every three months to have breakfast with the veterans.

Vic also rode with the Patriot Guard who was also present with our chapter to Vic’s final resting place. Vic is preceded in death by his sister, Ann Burrell.. Vic and Carol were married 56 years. He was interned at the Whitmire Cemetery with Full Military honors. Carol received friends and relatives at her home after the service. Chapter S mourns the loss of or Chapter mate and friend. Please keep Carol in your prayers.

Paul Roscoe Hopkins, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. Born on April 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Roscoe A. Hopkins and India Marie Young Hopkins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Westbrook and Carol Bacorn.

A proud Veteran, Paul served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the American Legion, the National Rifle Association, and the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Following a lengthy career with NCR, he retired as a field service technician manager. Paul was a member of Surfside United Methodist Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Sheryl, are sons, Steven (Melissa) Hopkins of Johnson City, TN, James (Amanda) Hopkins of Myrtle Beach, SC; daughters, Christina Earley of Hendersonville, NC, Tracy (John) Golightly of Memphis, TN, Christine (Randall Hill) Conness of Surfside Beach, SC, Catherine (Randy) Blalock of Kannapolis, NC; and sisters, Margaret (John) Grim and Linda Sands, both of Parkersburg, WV. He is also survived by grandchildren, Nickolas, Cameron, Justen, Kristen, Lucas, Luke, Logan, Alexa, Adarra, and Jaylin; and great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Hailie, Dylen and Colton.

The family requests memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1105 48th Avenue N, Suite, 109, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

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David Donald Bray, 61, of Moncks Corner, an automotive interior repair specialist, died Thursday evening at a Mount Pleasant hospital.

Visitation will be at his home at 6:00 PM on Friday evening, August 14, 2020. His funeral will be 7:00 PM Friday evening at his favorite place - his backyard located at 306 Lakewind Drive, Moncks Corner with his friend, Rev. Owen Hill officiating. If you are able to attend, please bring a chair.

David was born April 8, 1959, in Cook County, Illinois, a son of Donald Lee Bray and Joan Louise Bray. He attended Sandridge First Baptist Church, and was a member of the Summerville Elks Lodge and Goldwing Road Rider Association. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Louise Bray, and a son, Kevin Adams.

Surviving are, the love of his life, his wife Robin Lynn Bray, his father, Donald Lee Bray of Arizona, two daughters, Kristin Mayberry and her husband Timothy of Moncks Corner, and Amberly Bray of Arizona, one son, Matthew Bray of Arizona; one brother, Michael Bray of Arizona, and one sister, Vicky Wood of Arizona, ten grandchildren who were his pride and joy; and his special sisters and brothers in law, Kimberli and David Benner of Arizona, Cyndi and Frank Lopez of Arkansas, and Michelle Christy and Warren Simmons of Minnesota.

Arrangements in care of Charleston Cremation Center and Funeral Home.

Melvin Holley Sease

February 13, 1937 ~ March 15, 2020

Our Chapter Family lost a friend on March 15^th, 2020. Melvin & Clara have been members of GWRRA & Chapter P since April 2007. They traveled many miles covering the lower 48 states and parts of Canada on their trikes. They were active in Chapter events and rides, supporting the Chapter and served as the Couple of the Year in 2015. A true friend who will be missed by many.

Our prayers go out to Clara, his wife of 64 years and Melvin’s entire family.