Donald E. Turner was honored as deacon emeritus Oct. 13 at First Baptist Church, Surfside Beach. Turner was ordained as deacon in 1955. He and his wife, Donna, served as missionaries to Brazil for 18 years. Turner served as director of Myrtle Beach Campground ministries for nine years and has served as chaplain for Mercy Hospice since 2008. He has also pastored three churches. Pictured, from left: chairman of deacons John Shane, Donna and Donald Turner, and pastor David Pohto.
