Jane, Thank you so much. I have looked on the Dillon County website and am now stuck on E Van Moody (1856-1936) m Flora Kate Stephens (1863-1895). I suspect (pure speculation on my part) E Van's father is Stephen H Moody (1800-1885) son of Rev Tapley Moody Sr. Do you know if that is correct? Thank you, Sharon On Nov 15, 2006, at 2:02 PM, Jane Randall wrote: > Mitchell Moody's parents were Pierce Arthur Moody and Erma Phillips > Jane Randall > Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission. > -Eleanor Roosevelt-

Mitchell Moody's parents were Pierce Arthur Moody and Erma Phillips Jane Randall Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission. -Eleanor Roosevelt- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharon Normark" <sharon.normark@earthlink.net> To: <scdillon@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [SCDILLON] Billy Earl Moody > Would someone be kind enough to tell me the names of the parents of > Mitchell Moody? > > Thank you, > Sharon > > > On Nov 11, 2006, at 9:15 AM, PAPrice3993@aol.com wrote: > >> Billy Earl Moody, 59, husband of Annette Paige Miller Moody, died >> Thursday, >> November 9, 2006 at his residence. >> Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, November 12 at the >> chapel >> of Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Millers Cemetery in >> Lake >> View. >> Billy Earl was born July 4, 1947 in Dillon County, a son of Katie >> Snipes >> Moody and the late Mitchell Moody. He retired from Merita Bread >> Company. He >> served on the Pee Dee Electric CO-OP Board of Directors as a director >> for 31 >> years, where he was currently serving as Vice President. He was a >> Mason and a >> member of Fork Lodge # 258. >> Billy Earl was a member of Fork Baptist Church. >> Surviving Billy Earl in addition to his Wife are: His Mother: Katie >> Snipes >> Moody of Fork; a Daughter: Paige Moody Gerald and her husband Donny of >> Marion; >> a Daughter-in-Law: Lisa L. Moody of Lancaster; a Granddaughter: >> Courtney >> Faith Moody of Lancaster; and 2 Brothers: Kenneth Moody and his wife >> Jane of Fork >> and Larry Moody and his wife Leanora of Wilmington, Del. >> Billy Earl was predeceased by a Son, Timothy Earl Moody. >> Memorials may be made to the Hospitality House of Charlotte, P.O. Box >> 36891, >> Charlotte, N.C. 28236 or to the charity of ones choice. >> Visitation will be held Saturday evening from 6 til 8 P.M. at >> Cox-Collins >> Funeral Home. >> Published in the Morning News on 11/11/2006. >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> SCDILLON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCDILLON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.5/534 - Release Date: 11/14/2006 > >

Would someone be kind enough to tell me the names of the parents of Mitchell Moody? Thank you, Sharon On Nov 11, 2006, at 9:15 AM, PAPrice3993@aol.com wrote: > Billy Earl Moody, 59, husband of Annette Paige Miller Moody, died > Thursday, > November 9, 2006 at his residence. > Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, November 12 at the > chapel > of Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Millers Cemetery in > Lake > View. > Billy Earl was born July 4, 1947 in Dillon County, a son of Katie > Snipes > Moody and the late Mitchell Moody. He retired from Merita Bread > Company. He > served on the Pee Dee Electric CO-OP Board of Directors as a director > for 31 > years, where he was currently serving as Vice President. He was a > Mason and a > member of Fork Lodge # 258. > Billy Earl was a member of Fork Baptist Church. > Surviving Billy Earl in addition to his Wife are: His Mother: Katie > Snipes > Moody of Fork; a Daughter: Paige Moody Gerald and her husband Donny of > Marion; > a Daughter-in-Law: Lisa L. Moody of Lancaster; a Granddaughter: > Courtney > Faith Moody of Lancaster; and 2 Brothers: Kenneth Moody and his wife > Jane of Fork > and Larry Moody and his wife Leanora of Wilmington, Del. > Billy Earl was predeceased by a Son, Timothy Earl Moody. > Memorials may be made to the Hospitality House of Charlotte, P.O. Box > 36891, > Charlotte, N.C. 28236 or to the charity of ones choice. > Visitation will be held Saturday evening from 6 til 8 P.M. at > Cox-Collins > Funeral Home. > Published in the Morning News on 11/11/2006. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCDILLON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

MYRTLE BEACH | Barbara Ann Page Leath, 69, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at Conway Medical Center. She was born August 14, 1937 in Dillon, the daughter of the late Oscar Franklin and Anne Lucille Faulk Page. Her sister, Patsy Church of Marion predeceased her. Barbara was the co-owner of Normandy Motor Inn, Inc. for 10 years and Coastal Real Estate and Investments for many years. Most of all, she was known as an outstanding educator with a genuine love for learning and teaching others to learn. She graduated from Mullins High School, attended Lander College and the University of South Carolina, earning a BA, M. Ed., and Ed. Specialists degrees. She was a teacher for 38 years in Marion County, Richland County and Horry County Schools. She enjoyed her teaching career and touched hundreds of lives during those years. She loved her students and always went the extra mile for them. Before her retirement Barbara was active in the SCEA and the NEA. She was a former member of Alpha Delta Kappa Soriety and a charter member of Beta Epsilon of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. She was known for having a positive outlook on life and for the warmth and kindness she showed to everyone she met. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. All who knew her will truly miss her and will always cherish the memory of her sweet smile and kind nature. Survivors include her husband, Charles R. Leath, of Myrtle Beach; four sons, Charles W. ''Chuck'' Leath and his wife, Nan, of Columbia, Alexander R. ''Lex'' Leath and his wife, Amanda, of Myrtle Beach, Daniel F. ''Danny'' Leath and his wife, Karen, of Surfside and Steven P. Leath of Myrtle Beach; a brother, Jimmy Page of Nichols; a sister, Faye Gates of Columbia; and seven grandchildren, Alexis, Marlow, Alana, Mary Nan, Macie, Marci and Katherine Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2006, at Ocean View Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Steve Cromer and the Rev. Dr. Robert C. Wilkes officiating. Burial will follow the service at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at McMillan-Small Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, from 5 to 7 p.m. An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net or at MyrtleBeachOnline.com. The family request memorials be made to Ocean View Baptist Church, 7300 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 or the First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1306, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578. McMillan-Small Funeral Home (843-449-3396) is serving the family.

Dear List, I will start off the roll call. I am looking for the descendants of my husband's great Aunts. Mary Finklea born 1839 married Nicholas Perry HORTON Sarah Finklea born 1841 married James Robert "Ervin" MOODY Margaret "Maggie" Finklea born 1844 married Needham PERRITT Mariah Ellen Finklea born 1853 married Stephen A. BERRY My husband great grandmother was Elizabeth Susan FINKLEA born 1843 married Frederick A. PROCTOR. Any help is welcome! Peggy Price

Billy Earl Moody, 59, husband of Annette Paige Miller Moody, died Thursday, November 9, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, November 12 at the chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Millers Cemetery in Lake View. Billy Earl was born July 4, 1947 in Dillon County, a son of Katie Snipes Moody and the late Mitchell Moody. He retired from Merita Bread Company. He served on the Pee Dee Electric CO-OP Board of Directors as a director for 31 years, where he was currently serving as Vice President. He was a Mason and a member of Fork Lodge # 258. Billy Earl was a member of Fork Baptist Church. Surviving Billy Earl in addition to his Wife are: His Mother: Katie Snipes Moody of Fork; a Daughter: Paige Moody Gerald and her husband Donny of Marion; a Daughter-in-Law: Lisa L. Moody of Lancaster; a Granddaughter: Courtney Faith Moody of Lancaster; and 2 Brothers: Kenneth Moody and his wife Jane of Fork and Larry Moody and his wife Leanora of Wilmington, Del. Billy Earl was predeceased by a Son, Timothy Earl Moody. Memorials may be made to the Hospitality House of Charlotte, P.O. Box 36891, Charlotte, N.C. 28236 or to the charity of ones choice. Visitation will be held Saturday evening from 6 til 8 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Published in the Morning News on 11/11/2006.

Paul Sanders III died suddenly at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston on November 7, 2006. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service. The service will be at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Two o'clock. Interment will be private. Paul was born in Dillon, SC, February 3, 1950, the son of Lt. Col. (ret) Paul Sanders, Jr. and Natalie Trescot Sanders. He retired from the Army as Command Sergeant Major and was active in the Rhett Avenue Christian Church, DOC. He worked for Bunch Transport of Summerville as Fleet Manager. He was a member of the Order of St. George, VFW and the Non Commissioned Officers Association. He was a talented guitarist who entertained fans in Germany, California and locally. His death is a profound loss for his family and friends. Surviving are his soul mate, Sheila Crawford of Charleston, SC; two daughters, Natalie Sanders of Charleston, SC and Tracey Peterson of Fort Knox, KY; one sister, Natalie Dickens of St. Louis, MO; one niece, Raina Dickens of St. Louis, MO and two grandchildren, Alissa and Aiden Peterson. Memorials may be made to Rhett Avenue Christian Church, DOC, 5103 N. Rhett Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 Arrangements by: J. Henry Stuhr, West Ashley Chapel. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths. Published in the Charleston Post & Courier on 11/10/2006.

CLIO, S.C. | Alexander McRae MacDonald, 82, died Tuesday, November 7, 2006. Born June 17, 1924 in Dillon County, he was a son of the late K.L. and Mary McQueen MacDonald. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving in the Phillippines during World War II. Alexander was a retired prominent farmer in Dillon County. He was a member, Deacon and Elder at Carolina Presbyterian Church. He was a Shriner and an avid hunter and he enjoyed raising bird dogs and Tennessee Walking Horses. Alexander was first married to the late Nannie McIntyre MacDonald, who passed away November 13, 1991. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Virginia Page MacDonald of Clio; sons, Alexander McRae MacDonald Jr. (Liz) of Atlanta, Ga. and Richard Rhea MacDonald (Janet) of Hilton Head; daughters, Jacquelyn M. Hendrix (Ron) and Sandra M. Adams (Terry), all of Myrtle Beach; brothers, Donald F. MacDonald of Scotland and Robert M. MacDonald of Lakeland, Fla.; a stepson, Douglas Newton (Margaret Ann) of Clio; stepdaughters, Kathy Mowery (Steve) of Kannapolis, N.C. and Patricia McColl of Myrtle Beach; nine grandchildren; six step grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and five step great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2006 at Carolina Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Whitner-Evans Funeral Home. Sign a guest book at Myrtle BeachOnline.com. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Scotland County, PO Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353. Whitner-Evans Funeral Home, Bennettsville is serving the family.

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE — Mr. Eddie Luther Edwards, 60, formerly of Mullins, died Sunday, November 5, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 8 at Zion Southern Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Watson Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. Mr. Edwards was born August 19, 1946 in Mullins, a son of Rupert Edwards and the late Dorothy Ford Edwards. He was a truck driver for Columbia Farms. Mr. Edwards was a US Marine Corps veteran, having served in Viet Nam. He was an avid deer hunter. Mr. Edwards was a member of Old Samaria Baptist Church in Batesburg, where he served as Deacon and teacher of the Mens Sunday School Class. Surviving Mr. Edwards are: His Wife: Sandra Kay Miller Edwards of the home; His Father: Rupert Edwards of Mullins; His Children, Lindsey Nicole Edwards of the home, Tiffany Michelle Edwards Compton and her husband Jason Andrew of Lexington and Eddie Luther Edwards, Jr. and his wife Shannon Lelaine of Mullins; His Grandchildren: Tyler Edwards, Desirae Edwards and Brooke Byrd; 2 Brothers: Ansil Edwards of Gresham and Danny Ray Edwards of Dillon; and a Sister: Carolyn Ford of Nichols. Mr. Edwards was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Edwards. Memorials may be made to Old Samaria Baptist Church, Building Fund, 9457 Old Two Notch Rd., Batesburg, S.C. 29006.

DILLON — Mrs. Mary Louise Daniels, wife of the late Nick Hardy Daniels Jr., died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in Carolina Health & Rehab, Columbia. She was 73. Mrs. Daniels was born Feb. 12, 1933, in Dillon, a daughter of the late Howard Carter and Annie Ammons Carter. She worked for Dillon Manufacturing Co. for 26 years until it closed and retired in 1999 from Franco Manufacturing Co. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Peggy Daniels of Florence; another son and daughter-in-law, Kim and Diane Daniels of Dillon; a daughter, Tina Louise Daniels Perkins of Columbia (and a son-in-law, Larry Perkins of Columbia); a sister, Catherine Moody and husband, Jack, of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; a brother, Billy Carter and wife, Shelby, of Dillon; a brother, David Carter of California; a brother-in-law, George Bo Daniels and his wife, Edna, of Dillon; and a sister-in-law, Doris Daniels Rouse and her husband, Bud, of Garden City. There are six grandchildren, Tim Daniels and wife, Alene, of Travelers Rest, Jason Daniels of Greenville, Scot Daniels and wife, Anne Grace, of Lake Wylie, Kevin Daniels and wife, Amanda, of Dillon, Jared Yarbrough and wife, Cassie, of Des Moines, Iowa and Amber Yarbrough of Columbia. There are eight great-grandchildren, Ashley Daniels, Brooke Daniels, Philip Kevin Daniels Jr., Wade Daniels, Zachary Daniels, Dargan McKay Glenn Daniels, Hayden Scot Daniels and Destiny Yarbrough, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Daniels was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Sue Daniels Yarbrough Savage of Dillon, and a sister, Joan Carter Rowell of Bennettsville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Dillon Church of God followed by burial at Greenlawn Cemetary, both in Dillon. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family will receive visitors at the Dillon Church of God Fellowship Hall following service and burial. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association Palmetto Chapter. Cooper Funeral Home in Dillon is in charge of the arrangements.

Does anyone know what Butler Ruby Mae Gainey Perry Butler was married to? Jane LONGS Ruby Mae Gainey Perry Butler, 67, of Longs, died Friday, November 3, 2006 at Grand Strand Hospital, Myrtle Beach. She was born in Brunswick County, N.C. on August 20, 1939, a daughter of the late Leo Gainey and Ruby Kelly Gainey. Mrs. Butler was a member of the Living Waters Baptist Church in Longs. She enjoyed gardening, working with flowers and knitting. Her special joy was spending time with her grandchildren. One who loved to laugh, she is remembered as an energetic, upbeat and joyful person. She was also one to whom you could take the burden of a problem and she would be more than happy to help find a solution. Surviving are four children, Daniel Perry Jr., Teresa P. Watts, Eric A. Perry and Dennis Perry; a brother, William Gainey; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren . Preceding her in death were two children, Sheila P. Watson and Kenneth J. Perry; and siblings, Leo Gainey, Frank Gainey, Billy Ray Gainey, Charles Gainey, Evelyn Rivenbark and Jeanette McCreight. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel in Wilmington, N.C. by the Rev. Eugene Ridley. Interment followed in Prospect Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrews mortuary.com or at Myrtle BeachOnline. com. thank you mamajane27320@yahoo.com mamajane@triad.rr.com Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Free Uniden 5.8GHz Phone System with Packet8 Internet Phone Service http://www.getpacket8.net/yahoo2

Buddy Williamson, 37, died Friday, November 3, 2006, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 4:00 P.M. Tuesday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel in Dillon, SC with burial in Page Family Cemetery in White Pond, NC. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Born in Dillon County, May 18, 1969, he was the son of Eddie Williamson and Angela P. Gross. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and was an electrician with Tri-Cook Electrical. Survviors include his mother, Angela Gross of Calhoun, GA; step-father, Roger Gross of Calhoun, GA; father, Eddie Williamson of Lake View; daughter, Ashley Williamson of Kingsport, TN; half brothers, Roger Caulder and Ryan Gross both of Calhoun, GA; half-sisters, Irene Walters and Dawn Williamson both of Dillon; grandmother, Doris Page of White Pond, NC; great-grandmother, Esther Stone of Rowland, NC; nieces and nephews. Mr. Williamson was preceded in death by his sister, Christina White.

John Matthew Davis, 10, died Friday, November 3. Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Tuesday in Dothan Baptist Church with burial in Little Bless Holiness Church Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Born in Marion County, April 12, 1996, he was the son of Charles Davis, Jr. and Caroline Michelle Caulder Davis. He was a member of Dothan Baptist Church, and was a 4th grade student at Gordon Elementary. Survivors include his mother, Caroline Davis of Dillon; father, Charles Davis, Jr. of Dillon; brothers, Jessie Caulder and Chris Caulder both of Dillon; sister, Laura Mae Davis of Dillon; uncle, Orville Davis of Dillon; Aunt Nancy of Dillon; aunt/uncle, Patsy & Sam Caulder of Dillon; grandfather, Freddie Caulder of Loris; grandparents, Charles and Shirley Davis of Dillon; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

LATTA — Services for Lorna Gerrard Edwards will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Latta United Methodist Church with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Cooper Funeral Home. Mrs. Edwards, 84, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, at McLeod Hospice House of Florence. Born July 7, 1922, in Melbourne, Australia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Garnett Gerrard and Flossie Dunston Gerrard. She was a member of Latta United Methodist Church and was retired from Lemmons Fashions in Dillon. She was the widow of David Thomas (D. Tom) Edwards. Survivors include her sons, Carl G. (Gayle) Edwards of Latta and Paul T. (Helen) Edwards of Surfside Beach; daughter, Ione E. (Glenn) Allen of Latta; brother, Noel Gerrard of Australia; grandchildren, Shelley E. Pritchett, Carla E. Shelly, Holly Edwards, Abigail Edwards, Blake Allen and Amanda A. Huggins; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Gerrard of Australia. Memorials may be made to Latta United Methodist Church, or to the McLeod Hospice House of Florence.

LANCASTER — Devitt “Dee” Rogers Jr. journeyed home to God October 31, 2006, in the company of his loving family and friends, his hand held by his brother, Jordan. Dee was born May 15, 1985, in Columbia, the son of Devitt Rogers Sr. of Columbia and Pamela Belk Rogers of Lancaster; he also lived in Dillon. Always athletic, Dee was a soccer and football player from age four and loved the outdoors and nature. An avid sports fan, nothing could keep him from following his beloved Clemson Tigers, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. He often talked about his trip to see his teams play. Most comfortable with family and friends, holidays with them were a joy to his life. He singled out family trips to Disney, Christmas trips on a cruise, then to Quebec and Montreal and later to San Francisco as favorites. A gregarious young man who loved deeply, he was always full of wit with a sense of humor that endeared him to all who came in contact during his life. Dee touched all who met him with a wonderful capacity for love, compassion and concern. He loved easily and fully to all fortunate enough to share in his life. Always in his thoughts was his best friend, Jared Steele, who passed in an accident October 7, 2005, which Dee survived. Dee is survived by his mother and brother of Lancaster, father in Columbia, grandparents, Billy G and Sara J. Rogers of Dillon, Pat and Paul Belk of Lancaster, great-aunts, Peggy and Madeline Belk of Lancaster, uncles and aunts, Paul H and Courtney Belk of Lancaster, Jeannie and Earl Shelley of Latta, Gordon and Debbie Rogers of Dillon, cousins, Monica (Mark) Calello of Charlotte, Dr. Jocelyn (Ben) Renfrow of Greenville, Sara (David) Stokes of Camden, Billy Rogers III of Charleston, Sara B. Rogers of Clemson, Kirby Shelley of Spartanburg and Bryce and Lawson Belk of Lancaster. The family will celebrate his life forever. From all of us we thank those wonderful doctors, nurses and staff of Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2006, at Hopewell United Methodist Church, Lancaster, with graveside services afterwards. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials be sent to Presbyterian Hospital, Harris Hospice Unit, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 33549.

LAKE VIEW — Mr. William Donald Miller, 56, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, at McLeod Medical Center of Dillon after an illness. Graveside service will be Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Lake View Perpetual Cemetery, Lake View, directed by Cook Funeral Home of Lake View. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at the funeral home. Mr. Miller was born in Marion County, the son of the late Horace and Eleanor Edwards Miller. Surviving are one daughter, Heather Miller Turner; one brother, Lynn (Christine) Miller of Lake View; one niece, Christy Lyn Church; one nephew, Christopher Miller; and a special friend, Linda Campbell.

Services for Robert Raymond King will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Cooper Funeral Home. Mr. King, 54, died Monday, October 30, 2006 in the McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Born in Camden, New Jersey, December 7, 1951, he was the son of the late Herbert King and Anna Mae Hunter King. Survivors include his daughters, Ilene King, and Bobbie Jo King, both of Camden, NJ; sisters, Helena Hodge of Dillon, Diane Shoemaker of Gloucester, NJ, Marie King and Kathleen King, both of Cherry Hill, NJ, and Rebecca Isley of Reidesville, NC; brothers, Herbert King and Francis John King, both of Gloucester, NJ, Bernard King of Dillon, and Henry King of Cherry Hill, NJ.

DILLON — James Franklin Bailey, 74, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006. He was born in Dillon County, a son of the late Bill and Monnie Sue Hood Bailey. He retired from the U.S. Army, where he served in the Korean conflict and Vietnam War. He also retired as a truck driver and continued to drive for AVIS of Florence. He was preceded in death by his parents; by a grandson, James R. Bailey and two brothers. Surviving are his wife, Lottie E. Bailey of the home; son, Clifford (Kriss) Bailey of Florence; grandchildren, David (Melanie) Tolar of Charlotte, Jessica Lawless of Hawaii, Kalee Tolar and Amber Bailey, both of Florence; great-grandson, Kawe and Ayden; stepmother, Marie Bailey of Dillon; sisters, Helen (Carl) Brooks of West Columbia and Frances (Cecil) Tyler of Dillon; several nieces and nephews; and many loyal neighbors and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, in the Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

DILLON — Emma Oviedo Gibbs, 95, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at the Pines Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Born in Dillon County, June 23, 1911, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Gough and Maggie Bryant Gough. She was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Edward (Gina) Bryan Gibbs of Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren, Edward Bryan Gibbs Jr., Eugene Gibbs, Christopher Gibbs, Stephen Gibbs and Patrick Gibbs; step-grandchildren, Sara Hickey, Andrew Hill, AnnaMay Gibbs, Ronald Gibbs and Raymond Gibbs; sisters, Beatrice G. Huggins of the Bethea Home and Ruth G. Burgess of Hampton, Va.; brother, John C. Gough of Lima, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

DILLON — Services for James Robert Graham Lockamy will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at Dillon Church of God with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Cooper Funeral Home. Mr. Lockamy, 86, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, in McLeod Medical Center in Dillon. Born in Red Springs, N.C., June 28, 1920, he was the son of the late Rufus Lyon Lockamy and Rosa Hayes Lockamy. He became a member of Dillon Church of God after receiving Christ as Savior at 17 years of age. He served on Church of Gods State Laymans Board (1976-1982), Layman of the Year (1980), Father of the Year (1979), was a Sunday School Teacher (Mens Bible Class), Councilmen, was on the Building Committee, and he also played the guitar. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Etta Martha Cutchin Lockamy of Dillon; children, James R. (Vivian) Lockamy of Dillon, Martha Rose Bridges of Dillon, Jackie L. (Wanda) Lockamy Sr. of Little Rock, and Richard L. (Carolyn) Lockamy of Little Rock; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Published in the Morning News on 10/26/2006.