DILLON — Services for Timothy Wayne Walters will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Walters, 44, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at his residence. Born in Sumter, May 29, 1962, he was the son of Minnie Melton Elvington and the late Dewey Walters and Howard Fuzzy Elvington. He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and was a licensed contractor. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Walters of Dillon; daughters, Monica Ferreira of Hamer, Mahaley Ann Walters and Taylor Ann Walters, both of Dillon; grandson, Jordan Ferreira of Hamer; mother, Minnie Elvington of Lake View; sister, Gloria Diane Solis of Lake View; brothers, Kevin Glenn Walters, Clifton Franklin Elvington, both of Lake View, and Charles Alan Walters of Dillon; stepbrothers, George Howard Elvington Jr., Benny Jo Elvington and Dennis Elvington, all of Florence; stepsisters, Kim Lynch of Raleigh, N.C., and Katrina Barnes of Greenville. Published in the Morning News on 1/31/2007.

Services for Timothy Wayne Walters will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Walters, 44, died Sunday, January 28, 2007 at his residence. Born in Sumter, SC, May 29, 1962, he was the son of Minnie Melton Elvington and the late Dewey Walters and Howard "Fuzzy" Elvington. He was a U.S. Army National Guard Veteran, and was a Licensed Contractor. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Walters of Dillon; daughters, Monica Ferreira of Hamer, Mahaley Ann Walters, and Taylor Ann Walters, both of Dillon; grandson, Jordan Ferreira of Hamer; mother, Minnie Elvington of Lake View; sister, Gloria Diane Solis of Lake View; brothers, Kevin Glenn Walters, and Clifton Franklin Elvington, both of Lake View; step-brothers, George Howard Elvington, Jr., Benny Jo Elvington, and Dennis Elvington, all of Florence; step-sisters, Kim Lynch of Raleigh, NC, and Katrina Barnes of Greenville, SC.

STEPHENS, JR., W.L. Entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 27, 2007, W.L. Stephens, Jr., husband of Margaret Dalton Stephens. Residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Stephens, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Tuesday at two o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Monday from five until seven o'clock. Mr. Stephens was born July 29, 1925 in Dillon, SC, the son of Wacon Laurel Stephens and Flora Carmichael Stephens. He was a graduate of The Citadel and served in the US Navy during World War II. He was the president of Stephens Engineering, Inc., and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He served on Charleston City Council from 1961 to 1996. He is survived by his wife of Charleston, SC; one son, W.L. Steve Stephens, III and his wife, Cathy of Charleston, SC; and two daughters: Linda Stephens of Charleston, SC and Nancy S. Goettel and her husband, David of Murrell's Inlet; three grandchildren: Stephanie Dorsey, Christine Goettel, and Richard Goettel; and one sister: Flora Stephens Brooks of Rock Hill, SC. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 5 Clifford Street, Charleston, SC 29401. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths. Published in the Charleston Post & Courier on 1/28/2007.

DILLON — Mrs. Mayola Hayes Townsend, 68, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at her residence after an illness. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at Bear Swamp Baptist Church, Lake View. Burial will be at Lake View Perpetual Cemetery, directed by Cook Funeral Home of Lake View. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at the funeral home. Mrs. Townsend was born Jan. 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Edgar and May Belle Page Hayes. She was a member of Bear Swamp Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons, Timothy Townsend, Mark Townsend, Michael Townsend and William (Cathy) Townsend, all of Dillon; three daughters, Carolyn Brown of Fayetteville, N.C., Lori Cook of Dillon and Brenda (Danny) Nobles of Lake View; a special grandson, Ken Wayne Townsend of Dillon; a brother, Layton Hayes of Lake View; sisters, Lillian (Hal) Cook and Evolene Stroud of Lake View and Ezzie Mae Cook of Nichols. She was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph T. Townsend and brothers, Cleaburn Hayes, J.B. Hayes and Edward Hayes. Gone but never forgotten and always loved. Published in the Morning News on 1/28/2007.

MONROE, N.C. — Evangelist Florence Roberts Clark, 62, of 8124 Dove Dale Lane, Charlotte, N.C., entered eternal rest Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at the Hospice Home of Monroe, N.C. Born in Dillon on Sept. 10, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Roberts and Catherine Marie Bethea Roberts. She was educated in the schools of Dillon County and graduated from Gordon High School in 1964. While living in Philadelphia, she was employed by General Electric for many years. Upon moving to Akron, Ohio, she was employed as a caregiver with Home Health Care. Florence responded to the call of the Lord and became an ordained evangelist. Prior to moving to Charlotte, N.C., in 2005, she attended Bible Temple Church of Prophecy. While living in Charlotte, she was a member of Heavens Gate Holiness Church, where she was Mother of the Church, faithfully ministered and served the community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers: Maybel, J.E., Donald, Leroy Jr. and Robert Lincoln Roberts. She leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Gregory A. (Sharon) Brown of Florence, S.C., Robert C. (Deniece) Brown of Norfork, Va., and Reginald (Carolyn) of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, John Roberts of Charlotte, N.C.; three sisters, Cora Lyman Roberts, Lottie Mae Roberts, both of Cleveland, and Rebecca Roberts Wright of Elyria, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, in Union AME Church in Lake View, S.C., with the Rev. Willie Graves, pastor, and Bishop Fred Graham. Burial will follow in Roberts Memorial Cemetery, Dillon, S.C. The remains will be in state at 1 p.m. Sunday. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of Mr. Rufus L. Byrd, 161 Destiny Lane, Lot 57, Florence, S.C. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online memorial can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Published in the Morning News on 1/27/2007.

DILLON — Sallie Oliver Bowen, 59, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Regan Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Born Jan. 19, 1948, in Florence County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest S. Oliver, Sr. and Alma Summerlin Oliver. She was a member of Union United Methodist Church and was a retired receptionist for Dixiana Mill. Survivors include her husband, Danny Bowen of Dillon; sons, D.W. Bowen and Scott Moody, both of Dillon; sister, Audrey O. Allen of Hamer; and brothers, Ernest S. Oliver Jr. of Little Washington, Pa., William M. Oliver of Myrtle Beach and Bob Oliver of Hamer. Memorials may be made to Regan Cemetery, 370 Arnette Road, Dillon, SC 29536. Published in the Morning News on 1/25/2007.

COLUMBIA — Graveside service for Howard Ervin Moody, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, in Florence National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greater Columbia Literacy Council, 2728 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205 or to Edgefield United Methodist Church, 309 Norris St., Edgefield, SC 29824. Mr. Moody, husband of the late Cleola Matthews Moody, died Sunday, Jan. 21. Born in Fork, he was the son of the late Van B. and Eula Owens Moody. After two years at Wofford College, he joined the Army Air Force during World War II as a gunner on a B-17 aircraft. His plane was shot down over occupied France. Wounded, he escaped the crash and was rescued by French farmers; later, he was picked up by German officers and taken to a prisoner of war camp for the remainder of the war. He returned to South Carolina, married Cleola Matthews Moody, graduated from Wofford College and earned a Master of Education from the University of South Carolina. He began his career as a public school administrator working in Spartanburg, York, Conway, Saluda and Edgefield, where he and Cleola retired. After retirement, he worked with the S.C. Literacy Association training tutors to help adults learn to read. He was always active with the Methodist Church, Lions Club, American Legion and United Way. He received a Service to Mankind Award from Edgefield County in 1998. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Howard E. Jr. and Sharon Moody of Winnsboro; daughter, Rosemay Moody of Columbia; sister and brother-in-law, Agnes Foxworth and Clyde Gardner of Fayetteville, N.C., and Eppie Moody and Henry Richbourg of Dillon; grandson, Howard Eugene Moody of Winnsboro; and special cousins, John Campbell, Tom Campbell and Sara Jean Rogers. www.dunbarfunerals.com Published in the Morning News on 1/23/2007

Dan Davis, 76, died Saturday, January 20, 2007, at his residence. Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Born in Dillon County,, May 28, 1930, he was the son of the late Archie Davis and Janie Huggins Davis. He was a retired Painter. Survivors include his sister, Mary Taylor of Dillon; brother, Major Davis of Dillon; grandson, Archie Davis of Dillon; granddaughter, Cynthia (Joe) Jones of Darlington; 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Davis; daughter, Bonnie Herring; and brothers, James & Junior Davis.

DILLON — Ruby H. Hare, 84, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, in Pines Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday in Dillon Church of God with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Born in Dillon County, Jan. 15, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Mac Hulon and Isla Hulon. She was a member of Dillon Church of God, and was the widow of the late Troy Hare. Survivors include her daughter, Vivian H. (Bobby) Lockamy of Dillon; sons, Truman (Shirley) Hare of Dillon and Ty (Pat) Hare of Prince George, Va.; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Published in the Morning News on 1/21/2007.

Thelma Mozelle Cooper Jordan, wife of the late Arthur Buist Jordan, Jr., died after declining health, at Dillon Healthcare, Inc. (Pines Nursing Home) on Thursday, 18 January, 2007. Mrs. Jordan was 102 years old and had been in the Thorne Retirement Center, Lake View, for two years prior to moving to The Pines Nursing Home in December 2002. Mrs. Jordan was born 3 November, 1904 at Buffalo Pond near the town of Springfield in Orangeburg County. At an early age the family moved to Springfield where she grew up in a large family. She was the twelfth of thirteen children who were raised with a strong Baptist influence. Thelma C. Jordans father, Henry Garvin Cooper, and mother, Elizabeth Corbett, both were born in Orangeburg County. Mrs. Jordan graduated from Chicora College in Columbia, now known as Queens College in Charlotte, N.C. She came to Dillon in 1928 as a teacher and married Arthur Buist Jordan, Jr. in 1930. She was a member of the Dillon High School faculty for more than twenty years and earlier taught at East Elementary School. She taught four generations of children during her nearly forty years of teaching. She started her teaching career prior to Mr. J.V. Martin accepting his position as Superintendent and during the Depression years was paid in script rather than money. Mrs. Jordan was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church where she had been a faithful member since 1930 and held many important offices on both the local and state levels. She served two terms as President of the Womens Society of Christian Service, was a member of the Wightman-Cottingham Circle, The Administrative Board of Main Street United Methodist Church, a charter member of The Etudier Club which was organized in 1938. In 1988, she was presented a plaque by the General Federation of Womens Clubs for outstanding work and distinguished service to the community and state. She was a former member of the Rose Garden Club. Survivors include her son, Arthur Buist Jordan, III (Carleene Myers), Dillon, four grandchildren, Mrs. Darleene Jordan Lathan (Edwin Kelley) of Greenville, S.C., Arthur Buist Jordan, IV (Elizabeth Hunter), Thomas Myers Jordan (Ellen Hunter) and Lawrence Cooper Jordan (Angela Zunk Lloyd), all of Dillon, one sister, Pansy Cooper Baughman, Columbia, twelve great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, 20 January, 2007 at Kannaday Funeral Home. Services will be Sunday, 21 January, 2007 at 3 p.m. at Main Street United Methodist Church, Dillon, conducted by the Rev. Mike Rouse. Organist, Robin Thompson, pianist, Polly Elkins, and soloists, Shaw and Rebecca Thompson and Arlene and David Boyd, will provide special music requested by Mrs. Jordan several years ago. She will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery by Kannaday Funeral Home. Active Pallbearers are her three grandsons, Arthur Buist Jordan, IV, Thomas Myers Jordan, Lawrence Cooper Jordan, grandson-in-law, Edwin Kelley Lathan, Jr. and two great-grandsons, Arthur Buist Jordan, V and Edwin Corbett Lathan. There are five Honorary Pallbearers consisting of Thomas Myers Jordan, Jr., Edwin Hunter Jordan, Madison James Jordan, Lawrence Cooper Jordan, Jr. and James Dawson Jordan, all great-grandsons. Published in the Morning News on 1/20/2007.

FLORENCE — Lt. Col. Charles Gerald DuBose, formerly of Columbia, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at the age of 95. He was born April 25, 1911 in the Cypress Community of Lee County, SC. He was the son of the late Charles B. DuBose, Sr. and Martha Melissa (Mattie) Parnell DuBose. Services will be conducted at Washington Street United Methodist Church in Columbia on Sunday, January 21 at 3:00 P.M. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park located at 845 Leesburg Road in Columbia. Richardson Funeral Home of Marion is in charge of arrangements. He graduated from Lamar High School in 1929, Wofford College in 1934, and in 1939 was awarded a Masters Degree from Duke University. He taught school in McColl, Baron Dekalb, Union, and Columbia. In February 1941 he was called to active duty in the US Army. Enroute to China he visited cities in Australia, Ceylon, India, and Burma. He was assigned to the CBI and was in China at the end of World War II. In 1946 he was married to Martha McDaniel in Washington Street United Methodist Church, which he joined in 1939. She died in 1978. After a 3? year tour at Western Maryland College, Westminister, MD, his next assignment was in Germany. In 1956 orders sent him to Korea, later to Japan and Hawaii. His next assignment was at Fort Jackson, where he retired in 1961. Among his decorations were the Combat Infantry Badge, The Bronze Star, The American Defense Ribbon, The Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, The World War II Victory Ribbon, and the Army Commendation Ribbon. After retirement he taught English at AC Flora High School from 1961-1975. The 1966 AC Flora Annual was dedicated to him as Teacher of the Year. He retired in 1975. In 1980 he married Daphne Muldrow of Bishopville. She died February 13, 1999. He is survived by his son C. (Guerry) DuBose, Jr. of Arlington, VA, stepsons, George (Charlotte) Muldrow of Marion, SC and John Henry (Ernie) Muldrow of Lynchburg, SC; stepdaughters, Frances (Tom) Gressette of Florence, SC and Daphne Dickerson of Florence, SC; step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by seven brothers, Charles DuBose of Summerville, SC, Fred DuBose of Cyprus Community, Ray DuBose of Dillon, SC, Ronald DuBose of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Sinclair DuBose of Cypress Community, Max DuBose of Bishopville, SC, and James Earl DuBose of Cypress Community. Three sisters, Marjorie Hicks of Concord, NC, Dorothy Rogers of Camden, SC, and Winnie DuBose of Cypress Community. Memorials may be made to Washington Street United Methodist Church, 1401 Washington St., Columbia, SC 29291, or the Methodist Manor of the Pee Dee, 2100 Twin Church Road, Florence, SC 29501. Published in the Morning News on 1/20/2007.

DILLON — Brent Thomas Cook, 65, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston after an illness. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with entombment in Evergreen Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Born Jan. 2, 1942, in Dillon County, he was the son of the late Rembert Cook and Selia Stokes Cook. He was a retired carpenter with Daniels Construction, a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and he and his family attended Bermuda Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Betty T. Cook of Dillon; children, Kenneth Brent (Teresa M.) Cook of Dillon, Debra Cook Williams of Hamer, Wendy Cook (James M., Jr.) Pace of Hamer and Tara Cook of Columbia; brothers, Jack Cook and Rembert Cook Jr., both of Dillon, and Edward Cook of Florence; sisters, Noreta C. Williams and Rosie Merritt, both of High Point, N.C., and Martha Proctor of Dillon; nine grandchildren, Kenneth Brandon Cook, Justin B. Cook, Kasey P. Cook, Candace N. Williamson, Brent Williams, Brittney Simpson, Noah Pace, Brooke Foster Cook and Trever Parker Cook; and two great-grandchildren, A.J. Williamson and Meagan Williamson. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his brothers, Boyd Cook and James L. Cook; and sisters, Addie Gene Snipes and Elsie Gough. Published in the Morning News on 1/19/2007.

LAKE CITY — Mrs. Amarell Weaver, 65, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Weaver was born in Lake City, a daughter of the late Rev. Fitchue McKenzie and Eunice McKenzie. She was the owner of Weaver Communications. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth W. Weaver; a son, Darman Weaver of Lake City; three brothers, Padgett (Emily) McKenzie, J.C. (Margie) McKenzie and Willis (Julianne) McKenzie all of Lake City; three sisters, Varnette (Joseph) Mixon of Sumter, Dorothy Jean (Carl) Daniels of Dillon and Brenda (Robert) Lee of Lake City; two granddaughters, Jessica Michelle Weaver and Sara Kinsy Weaver of Lake City; and a grandson, K.C. Weaver of Lake City. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m, Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Barrineau Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at their home at 1484 Fitch Road, Lake City. Brockington Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge. Published in the Morning News on 1/16/2007.

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MULLINS — Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Andrew Rogers are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Judith Allyson Rogers, to John Craig Carmichael III, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Craig Carmichael Jr. of Latta. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Zetha Shelley Gibson and the late Mr. Fulton Robert Gibson of Mullins and the late Mrs. Cornelia Rogers Shelley of Green Sea and the late Mr. Oscar Jackson Rogers of Mullins. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy with a concentration in taxation. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching in Business Education at the University of South Carolina. The groom-elect is the grandson of Mr. Jesse Adams and the late Mrs. Betty Godbold Adams of McColl and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Craig Carmichael of Dillon. He will graduate in May from the University of South Carolina with a Doctorate of Pharmacy. The wedding is planned for May 19 at the Mullins First Baptist Church

Graveside services for Mildred Davis Moody will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in Riverside Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Mrs. Moody, 89, died Saturday, January 13, 2007 in the McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Born in Dillon County, September 19, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Memory D. Davis and Lillie McLendon Davis. She was a member of Dillon First Baptist Church, and was a retired Legal Secretary. Survivors include her sons, Ansel Moody, Jr., and his wife Jean of Dillon, a nd Carl D. Moody and his wife, Amanda of McClellanville. Mrs. Moody is preceded in death by her son, Louie R. Moody; brothers, M.D. Davis, Thad Davis, Ralph Davis, and Jimmy Davis; sisters, Mary D. Smith, Christine D. Skipper, and Maxine D. Townsend. Memorials may be made to the McLeod Hospice House, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29501.

HEMINGWAY — Services for Linda Carol Turner Durden will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Little Bless Church Cemetery. Visitation was held 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Cooper Funeral Home. Ms. Durden, 32, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Born in Dillon County, June 17, 1974, she was the daughter of James Edward Turner and Linda Faye Smith Barfield. She was a member of Trinity Holiness Church of Latta, and was a manager with Tiger Mart in Hemingway. Survivors include her parents, James (Pearl) Turner of Dillon; mother, Linda Smith Barfield of Dillon; sons, James DWayne Durden and Kenneth Ray Turner, both of Hemingway; daughter, Elizabeth Melody Turner of Hemingway; brother, Neil Arnette of Dillon; step-brother, Timothy Chad (Shannon) Stroud of Chadbourn, N.C. Published in the Morning News on 1/14/2007.

HAMER — Services for Doris Atkins Calhoun will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, in First Presbyterian Church with burial in Kentyre Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Cooper Funeral Home. Mrs. Calhoun, 83, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2007, in Carolinas Hospital System in Florence. Born in Dillon County, Nov. 23, 1923, she was the daughter of the late William R. Atkins and Ethel McEachern Atkins. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, and was a retired school teacher. Survivors include her husband, James R.C. Calhoun of Hamer; daughters, Jane Calhoun Wheeler of Hamer, Della Calhoun Dove of Castle Hayne, N.C., Betty Calhoun Hunt of Rowland, N.C., and Ethel Calhoun Lucius of Florence; sons, Richard Calhoun of Hamer, and Patrick Calhoun of Statesboro, Ga.; nephews, Jim and Rhett Atkins; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Calhoun was preceded in death by her brother, William Atkins. Memorials may be made to the Dillon Camp of Gideons, P.O. Box 111, Dillon, SC 29536. Published in the Morning News on 1/14/2007.

Services for Mary Louise Whittington will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Latta Baptist Church with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Saturday in Cooper Funeral Home. Mrs. Whittington, 82, died Thursday, January 11, 2007 at the Pines Nursing Home. Born in Horry County, SC, November 19, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Daggett Royals and Frosty Ann Vereen Royals. She was the widow of the late Harry Alton Weatherford and the late Leslie A. Whittington. She was a longtime member of Latta Baptist Church where she attended the Harriett Dew Sunday School Class. She was a retired Registered Nurse with over 40 years of service to the Dillon County Community. Survivors include her children, Hermon A. Weatherford and his wife, Marie of Latta, Sharon King and her husband, Marion of Rock Hill, Leslie "Andy" Whittington, Jr. and his wife, Gail of St. Matthews, SC, and Mary Camp and her husband, Brett of Florence; brother, Dr. Daggett Royals and family of Greenville; 13 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Pines Nursing Home In Memory of Mary Louise Whittington, 413 Lakeside Court, Dillon, SC 29536, or to the Latta Baptist Church, 202 N. Marion St., Latta, SC 29565.

DILLON — John William Webb of Lake View, 85, died Thursday, January 11, 2007, in a Dillon Hospital after an illness. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2007, in Waters-Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Florence. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. He was born in Florence, a son of the late Samuel Morris and Faye Cook Webb. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Webb graduated from Southwestern Seminary and served as Minister of Education at several churches in his career including Mullins First Baptist Church, Conway First Baptist Church, Park Street Baptist Church in Columbia and Western Branch Baptist Church in Portsmouth, VA. Upon his retirement, he returned to Florence, where he was a member of First Baptist Church and the L.R. Perry Sunday School Class. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Miller Webb of Lake View; a daughter and son-in-law, Gloria W. Lee and Marvin Lee Jr., of Dillon; a son and daughter-in-law, John W. Webb Jr. and Rosalind W. Webb, of Columbia; two brothers, Joe Webb of Florence and Thomas C. Webb of Sneed’s Ferry, N.C.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 300 S. Irby Street, Florence, SC 29501. «Obituary posted: January 12, 2007»