Taylor, Willadine MULLINS-MARION-Mrs. Willadine Thomas Taylor, 87, widow of Askins Worth Taylor, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Marion County Medical Center after an illness. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at Watson Cemetery, with the Rev. George Ganey and the Rev. Laura Gasque officiating. The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Mrs. Taylor, a lifelong resident of Marion County, was born June 13, 1917, a daughter of the late Jesse Rupert Thomas and the late Ora Roberts Thomas. She was a retired teacher and homemaker. Mrs. Taylor taught in the Marion County and Dillon County schools and retired from Dillon High School. She was a graduate of Zion High School and a graduate of Columbia College. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving Mrs. Taylor are a son, Alvin Askins Taylor and his wife Marion of Charleston; two grandchildren, Lee Worth Taylor and Ann Wyatt Taylor; and three special nieces, Patsy McRae and her husband Billy of Mullins, Robbie White of Mullins and Rena Agnew and her husband Al of Mullins. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7p.m. today at Mrs. TaylorTs home at 4176 N. Highway 41-A in the Zion Community. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Martin Jr., Sandy FLORENCE -MARION Sandy James Martin Jr., 77, of 2314 McPherson Farm Road, Florence, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 19, 2005, in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mr. Martin was born in Marion County, a son of the late Sandy James Martin Sr. and the late Fodi Mae Perritt Martin Coleman. He was a member of Florence Baptist Temple and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. He retired in 1987 from Celenese Fiber Industries. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Sandy James Jamie Martin IV. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Calder Martin of the home; a son, Sandy James SkipMartin III of Florence; three brothers, Hershel Martin of Bishopville, Charlie Hagood Martin of Myrtle Beach and Walker Douglas Coleman of Elgin; a sister, Elsie Leona Martin Monroe of West Columbia; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in Florence Baptist Temple. Burial will follow in Florence National Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Frank W. Monroe Ministerial Scholarship Fund, c/o Florence Baptist Temple, P.O. Box 12809, Florence, SC29504 submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

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I am receiving condolences for Carolyn Klear, her email is CAROLSSPOT@aol.com

Deepest Sympathy to our Carolyn Keller Klear in the lost of her mom Goleta Beatrice Kincer on January 15, 2005. Carolyn, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda C. Brown Carloyn is very dear to the Marion, Dillon and Marlboro list, she has helped many of us and took care of her mom during her illness. She is in our prayers and thoughts during the loss of their loved one. God Bless them all. Helen Lane Wiggins

Goleta Kincer BENNETTSVILLE - Services for Goleta Beatrice Kincer, 83, of Bennettsville, SC, will be held at 11am Wednesday, January 19, 2005, in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia, officiated by Rev. Joe B. Wilkes. Burial will follow at Southland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-9pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Mrs. Kincer, widow of James Carl Kincer, Sr. and John Greenwood IV, died Saturday, January 15, 2005. Born in McColl, SC, she was the daughter of the late Sandy and Annie Caulder Herring. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Deaton-Hendley and Edward Hendley of Columbia, SC, Carolyn and Jack Klear of Lutz, FL, Rebecca Ann and Terrell Harris of Ranger, GA, Barbara Leah and Billy Cribb of Loris, SC, Margaret Jean and Ronald Lovett of Columbia, SC, Debra Lynne and Henry Brower of Arden, NC; sons and daughters-in-law, John, Jr. and Helen Greenwood of Lugoff, SC, James Carl, Jr. and Donna Kincer of Bennettsville, SC; sister, Margaret Taylor of Bennettsville, SC; brother and sister-in-law, Roland and Maria Herring of Society Hill, SC; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Kincer was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Gayle Thomas; and brothers, Grant J. Herring and Major Elwood Herring. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Bobby Floyd Bethea, Sr. (September 22, 1937 - January 16, 2005) DILLON Services for Bobby Floyd Bethea III will be held Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bethea Family Cemetery. Mr. Bethea, 67, died Sunday in McLeod Regional Medical Center. Born in Dillon County, September 22, 1937, he was son of Sophia Jackson Bethea and the late Thad C. Bethea. He was a retired logger. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Bowen Bethea of Dillon; son, Bobby Floyd Bethea Jr. of Dillon; mother, Sophia Jackson Bethea of Hamer; sisters, Sarah Arnette and Jackie Thompson of Hamer, Joyce Kinlaw of Rowland, N.C.; brothers, Bennett Bethea of Little Rock and Ronald Bethea of Hamer; 2 grandchildren, Taylor Bethea and Spencer Bethea of Lexington, S.C. Mr. Bethea was preceded in death by his father, Thad C. Bethea, twin brother, Billy L. Bethea, and brother David Bethea. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Theodore McKinnon LATTA - Services for Theodore T. McKinnon, 63, will be held at 3 p.m. today at Weston Chapel AME Church with burial in Bethel Hill Cemetery. House of Thomas Funeral Home of Dillon is in charge. Born in Dillon Co. to James and Mary Atkins McKinnon, he died January 11, 2005. Surviving are nine daughters; four sons; five sisters; 39 grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

LAKE VIEW -Julian E. Hayes, 66, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at his home after an illness. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, at Piney Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hayestown Cemetery, Lake View, directed by Cook Funeral Home of Lake View. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Cook Funeral Home of Lake View. Mr. Hayes was born in Dillon County, the son of the late Chester E. and Annie B. Church Hayes. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and served as a deacon. He was a member of Blue Lodge No. 142 A.F.M. of Gaddy Mill. He was a retired farmer. He was the maintenance supervisor for the Lake View School District for 10 years and was employed by Selma Hosiery for 10 years. Surviving are sons, Johnny E. Hayes of Lake View, Julian Ray Hayes of Cheraw, Mitchell E. Hayes of Mullins and Richard A. Hayes of Lake View; daughters, Debbie R. Hayes of Lake View, Pamela S. Lane of Dillon and Kathy R. Hayes of Myrtle Beach; sisters, Jeanette Millen and Lynette Floyd; brothers, Bobby Gene Hayes and Howward D. Hayes; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by his wife, Edna R. Rogers Hayes; his son, James (Jamie) Wesley Hayes; his brother, Richard Hayes; and granddaughter, Rendi Lynn Rogers. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Vera G. Herring (May 17, 1915 - January 13, 2005) DILLON Vera G. Herring, 89, died Thursday, January 13, 2005, in Sunny Acres Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Born in Dillon County, May 17, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Ron Gough and Maggie Bryant Gough. She was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church, and the Ladies Adult Sunday School Class. Survivor include her son, Gordon S. Herring (Barbara) of Decator, AL; daughters, Patsy H. Allen (Billy) of Dillon and Ann H. Hayes (Ben) of Pamplico, SC; brothers, Roy Gough of Dillon, John Gough of Lima, Ohio; sisters, Ruth Burgess of Hampton, VA, Beatrice (Hardy) Huggins of Little Rock, SC, Oviedo Gibbs of Dillon; 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Katheleen Williams Hulon (May 14, 1918 - January 13, 2005) DILLON Katheleen Williams Hulon, 86, died Thursday, January 13, 2005, in Carolinas Hospital System in Florence. Funeral services will be held 4:00 P.M. Saturday in Dillon Church of God with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Born in Dillon County, May 14, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Williams and Nan Berry Williams Brumbles. She was a member of Dillon Church of God. Survivors include her husband, J. Baker Hulon, Jr. of Dillon; sons, Jackie & Barbara Hulon of Marion and Carroll & Brenda Hulon of Little River; sisters, Annie Mae Peacock of Bennettsville and Kate Moore of Latta; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hulon was preceded in death by her sisters, Lennie Jackson, Fannie Clark, and Ruth Brumbles; and brothers, Wesley Brumbles and Owen Brumbles submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

George Burgess Moody (December 13, 1931 - January 13, 2005) DILLON Services for George Burgess Moody will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday in Dillon First Baptist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery with Masonic Rites directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 6-9 P.M. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Moody, 73, died Thursday, January 13, 2005 in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Born in Dillon, SC, December 13, 1931, he was the son of the late Marvin Fletcher Moody and Alice Pearl Moulds Moody. He was a member of Dillon First Baptist Church, member of Macky Lodge #77, the Little Pee Dee Shrine Club for 25 years, past president of the Omar Indy Racers, was a volunteer fireman for the City of Dillon for 23 years, and he owned and operated Dillon Auto Electric for 37 years. Mr. Moody was a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include his sons, Burgess (Charis) Moody of Huntersville, NC, Greg (Rae) Moody of Raleigh, NC and Wallace (Michelle) Moody of Dillon; grandchildren, Austin Moody, Mary Moody and Makenna Moody; sisters, Connie Murrell and June Caviness, both of Myrtle Beach; brother, Julian Moody of Florida. Mr. Moody was preceded in death by his wife, Betty W. Moody. Memorials may be made to Dillon City Fire Department, 209 S. 8th Ave., Dillon, SC 29536 or to the Little Pee Dee Shrine Club submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

MULLINS-DILLON-Clifton Good Sugar Martin, 70, husband of Eleanor Owens Martin, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glenn Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Mr. Martin was born Nov. 18, 1934, in Horry County, a son of the late Lige and Della Small Martin. He was a retired construction worker. Surviving Mr. Martin in addition to his wife of the home are two daughters, Robbie Arnette and her husband Alex of Lake View and Cheryl Moody and her husband Lyn of Lake View; three stepdaughters, Diane Treadway of Marion, Gloria Shelley and her husband Jimmy of Marion and Martha Hyatt and her husband Dennis of Floyd Dale; a stepson, Robert Louis Bullard and his wife Vickie of Marion; a brother, Vernon Martin and his wife Dolly of Lake View; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

LATTA,DILLON CO-MARLBORO- COUNTY Services for Gary Carson Roberts Jr. will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, in Trinity Holiness Church with burial in Wilbert Cook Jr. Memorial Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the residence, 131 McDowell Court, Latta. Mr. Roberts, 20, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, at his residence. Born in Chesterfield County, Aug. 17, 1984, he was the son of Gary Carson Roberts, Sr. and Linda Jones Ransom. Survivors include his parents, Gary Carson Roberts Sr. and Mency Roberts of Latta; mother, Linda Ransom; sisters, Lisa Welch, Lynn McKnight and Debbie Hyatt, all of Latta, Dawn Ransom and Tonya Ransom, both of Bennettsville, Kristie Weatherford of Marlboro County and Julia Keith of Society Hill; brothers, Bobby Roberts and Scott Roberts, both of Latta, Donnie Roberts of Lake View, Kevin Ransom of McColl, Johnny Wayne Weatherford of Marlboro County and Michael King; stepsister, Annie Rogers; and stepbrother, Harvey Rogers. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Vito Patrick Lasorella (May 15, 1939 - January 11, 2005) DILLON Vito Patrick Lasorella, 65, died Tuesday, January 11, 2005, in McLeod Medical Center. Memorial services will be held 4:00 P.M. Friday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel. Born in Frankfort, NY, May 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Jospeh and Elizabeth Lasorella. He was a gunmaker with Remington Arms. Survivors include his wife, Faye Diane Phillips Lasorella of Dillon; daughter, Mary Beth Bridges of Dillon; brother, Domonick Lasorella of Boston, MA. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

William Thomas Lane (February 24, 1962 - January 10, 2005) LATTA William Thomas Lane, 42, died Monday, January 10, 2005, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Born in Alexandria, VA, February 24, 1962, he was the son of William David Lane and Aileene Clayton Anderson . He was a member of Hamer Church of God, and was a representative with Terminex. Survivors include his mother, Aileene Anderson of Latta; father, William David Lane of Richmond, VA; wife, Charlotte Lane of Dillon; son, Thomas Paul Lane of Latta; daughter, Charta A. Lane of Latta; brother, Randy Lee Lane of Richmond, VA; half-brother, Lila Daniels, Jr. of Hamer; half-sister, Lola Jane Bellamy of North Augusta, SC submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Tonnie Lee Lattymer (August 14, 1987 - January 10, 2005) LATTA Services for Tonnie Lee Lattymer will be held 4:00 P.M. Thursday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7-9 P.M. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Lattymer, 17, died Monday, January 10, 2005 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Marion, SC, August 14, 1987, he was the son Danny Rogers and Angela Renee Campbell. He was a Junior at Latta High School. Survivors include his father Danny Rogers of Latta; mother, Angela Campbell of Latta; brother, Derrick Lattymer of Latta; sister, April Renee Lattymer of Latta; grandmother, Dorothy Campbell of Latta; sister-in-law, Jessica Lattymer of Latta; niece, Samantha Lattymer of Latta; special friend, Ashley Lovette; uncles submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Larry McPhatter (August 13, 1951 - January 7, 2005) DILLON Services for Larry McPhatter will be held 4:00 P.M. Monday in Dillon Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in Piney Grove Church Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Mr. McPhatter, 53, died Friday, January 7, 2005 in Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Born in Dillon, SC August 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Laval McPhatter and Annie Pearl Tyler McPhatter. He was a Carpenter. Survivors include his daughter, Tammy McPhatter of Dillon; sons, Ray (Tina) McPhatter and Lee McPhatter, all of Dillon; brother, Dennis (Teresa) McPhatter of Latta; sister, Linda Martin of Latta; son-in-law, Eric Miller; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Mr. McPhatter was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Ivey and his brother, Charlie McPhatter. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Southeastern Firefighter's Burn Foundation, 3614 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Suite C, Augusta, GA 30909. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

William Harrison King (January 2, 1916 - January 8, 2005) DILLON Graveside services for William Harrison "Babe" King will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday in Evergreen Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. King, 89, died Saturday, January 8, 2005 in Sunny Acres Nursing Home. Born in Fork, SC, January 2, 1916, he was the son of the late Harrison King and Elizabeth Brogdon King. He was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, was a U.S. Merchant Marine Veteran of World War II, and was a volunteer fireman for 31 years for the City of Dillon Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Mattie Lee King of Dillon; sons, William Michael (Christine) King of Lamar and Stephen Kendall (Janice) King of Mullins; grandchildren, Kimberly Bean, Stephanie Bragdon, Jessica King and Kelly King; great-granddaughter, Kearson Bean. Memorials may be made to the City of Dillon Fire Department, 209 S. 8th Ave., Dillon, SC 29536. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Larry McPhatter DILLON - Services for Larry McPhatter, 53, carpenter, are 4 p.m. Monday at Dillon Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in Piney Grove Church Cemetery. Visitation is 7-9 tonight at Cooper Funeral Home. Born in Dillon to Laval and Annie Tyler McPhatter, he died Jan. 7, 2005. Surviving are children, Tammy, Ray, Lee McPhatter; siblings, Dennis McPhatter, Linda Martin; 5 grands; 1 great-grand submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins