| Nancy Haskell Kimbel
Nancy Haskell Kimbel, 76, of Hilton Head Island died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006. Born Oct. 13, 1929, in New Rochelle, N.Y., Mrs. Kimbel married Richard A. Kimbel of Ardsley-on-Hudson, N.Y., in 1952. During their marriage the couple lived in Ardsley-on-Hudson; Middletown, Ohio; Webster Groves, Mo.; Winnetka, Ill.; Ponte Vedra, Fla., and Atlanta. She had lived on Hilton head since 2002, when she and she husband moved from Atlanta. Mrs. Kimbel is survived by her husband; a son, Christopher A. Kimbel and his wife, Martha; a son, W. Jeffrey Kimbel and his wife, Julie; a daughter, Margaret Shadbolt and her husband, Justin; and four grandchildren, C. Ross Kimbel, Laura M. Kimbel, K. Paige Kimbel and Morgan N. Kimbel. Final arrangements are pending.
New Microtel Inn & Suites Opens in Rincon, Georgia
ATLANTA - Springfield, GA-headquartered Southern Hospitality Group, LLC has opened a new Microtel Inn & Suites hotel at 6132 Highway 21 South, six miles off I-95 at Exit 109, in Rincon, Georgia. The property is located 11 miles from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and 16 miles from Historic Savannah. There are currently 19 Microtel Inns & Suites hotels open in the State of Georgia. "With all the development in Effingham County, the time is right for a new, affordable and quality hotel option for both business and leisure travelers," Wendel Wilson, Chief Financial Officer of Southern Hospitality Group. "The Rincon Microtel Inn & Suites will be a win-win for us all and serve as a catalyst for future growth." Additional partners in the project include Ernest Hutson, Butch Kieffer, Harvey Kieffer, Hilton Kight, Murray Kight, Ruben Rahn and Ellis Wood.
If you go: Beaufort, S.C. ("Byoo-fert")
Getting there: I flew Delta to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (with a change in Atlanta) and then rented a car for the 45-mile drive to Beaufort. If you drive, it will take you about nine or 10 hours from Fort Lauderdale. Getting around: The town is very walkable, but you'll need a car to explore the nearby islands. Lodging: There are a number of attractive inns and B&Bs. I liked The Old Point Inn (212 New St.) not just for the dog, but the friendly owners, the delicious breakfasts, the afternoon wine, and the feeling of being a part of the most gracious part of town. Neighborhood strolls, especially before sunset, are highly recommended. Rates range from $95 to $150. 843-524-3177; www.oldpointinn.com; e-mail: oldpointinn@yahoo.com. Another popular place is the Rhett House Inn, 1009 Craven St., 843-524-9030, www.rhetthouseinn.com.
Mabel Barnhardt
CHARLOTTE -- Mabel Fishburne Barnhardt, 84, died at the Stewart Health Center in Charlotte on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006. She is survived locally by her daughter, Elizabeth Bradford Barnhardt of Hilton Head Island. She was born Feb. 7, 1922, in Walterboro, the daughter of Gladys Wickman Fishburne and Irving Macauley Fishburne. Mrs. Barnhardt was educated in the Walterboro public schools and attended Converse College, where she studied music. She and her husband, John J. Barnhardt Jr., were married on Oct. 14, 1942, in Walterboro. When he returned from military service overseas in 1945, they lived briefly at Ft. Crook, Neb. Mr. Barnhardt accepted a position with the DuPont Co., and in addition to Charlotte, the family lived in Greensboro, N.C., Atlanta, and Wilmington, Del.
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