Claude Ivey Crumpler, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010. Born December 8, 1951 in Conway, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Ivey Oscar and Della Atkinson Crumpler. Claude was raised in Myrtle Beach and was of the Baptist faith. He was a animal lover; enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Surviving are two sisters, Cheryl Holliday (Judson) of Galivants Ferry and Phyllis Myers (Fred) of Myrtle Beach; three nephews, Joseph and Johnson Holliday, both of Galivants Ferry, and Elliott Myers of Myrtle Beach. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery in Myrtle Beach with Dr. J. Kirk Lawton, Jr. officiating. Memorials may be made in Claude's memory to Grand Strand Humane Society, 3241 Mr. Joe White Ave., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net. McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Sun News May 24, 2010

James Ithel Tompkins, 82, of Harris Shortcut Rd., passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Palmetto Richland Hospital in Columbia, S.C. Mr. Tompkins was born in Horry County, a son of the late Daniel Walker and Cordie Brown Tompkins. He was a member of Homewood Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Tompkins of the home; one son, Glenn J. Tompkins and wife, Donna, of Conway; three grandchildren, Eric, Andrew and Taylor; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010 from Homewood Baptist Church with the Rev. Earl Spivey officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. An online guest book will be available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangemen Published in The Sun News May 24, 2010

Diane S. Floyd, born July 9, 1947, entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2010, as a result of an accidental fall at her residence. She was the eldest daughter of the late Joe E. Smith, Jr. and Flora Jean R. Smith of Galivants Ferry, SC. Mrs. Floyd was born in Mullins S.C., and graduated from Aynor High School in 1965, she moved to Columbia and worked in both retail and real estate offices and retired from the SC Real Estate Commission in 2001. She loved her many cats and was a loving wife, sister, aunt, friend and especially a devoted Mother to her sons. She showed tremendous kindness to everyone and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, O. Coke Floyd, Jr., sons William D. Squires, Justin C. Floyd, and Danny L. Floyd, all of Columbia, SC; sisters Brenda J. Smith and Glenda J. Rowell of North Charleston, SC, and Jeanie S. Reynolds (Anthony) of Galivants Ferry, SC; and a brother, Joe E. Joey Smith, III, (Sherry) of Galivants Ferry, SC; aunts Kathleen R. Floyd and Carolyn R. Andrews of Aynor, SC; brother-in-law M. Dale Floyd (Linda) of Columbia, SC; and many cousins, nephews and nieces who loved her very much. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, May 24,2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Pastor Darren, Rev. Don, and Davey Squires officiating. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Mausoleum. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Monday at the Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Joey Smith, IV, Clint Smith, Jamie Reynolds, Marcus Cook, Kenny Ward, and Joe Rabon. The family would like to express its sincere gratitude to Dr. William Butler and Nurses Dusty Burrell and Ann Potthast of SC Oncology Associates, for their devoted care and compassion during her almost four year battle with Stage IV Kidney Cancer. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , 950 48th Ave.N Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or to The National Kidney Foundation ,610 Executive Blvd, Rockville Md. 20852 or a charity of your choice. Published in The State on May 24, 2010

Faye Eason Sweet passed away on her birthday, Friday, May 21 st, 2010, in the presence of her large and loving family. She was the eldest daughter of Elizabeth (Monk) Vereen Eason and Eric Francis Eason and was born on May 21, 1938. Faye's children and their spouses are Terry Easterling (Marie) Garden City, Debra Whitlock (Rhett), Nokesville, VA, Scarlett Lee (Andrew) Garden City, Donald Easterling and partner, Michael Proctor, of Atlanta, and Sophie Gamble (Rick) Charleston, SC. She had many grandchildren, Greg Easterling, Ericka Laws, Corky, Richard, Aaron, Aiden Whitlock, Shane and Michelle Doyle, Taylor and Madison Gamble; and great-grandchildren, Ava. Sofia, Cole Laws, Anna, Brady, Avery Whitlock, Miranda Doyle, Bradley and Ronnie Watson. Faye's surviving siblings are sisters, Becky Sabo and Charlotte Jones. Predeceased siblings include a sister, Bobby Farr; and brother, Eric Eason. Faye graduated from Socastee High School and was a star basketball player. Faye also played some golf in her early years and made a hole in one with a hard hit worm-burner on the Par Three in Myrtle Beach. Faye was an avid sports fan and followed the Atlanta Braves with a fever surpassed only by her passion for the Clemson Tigers football. Faye was a budding entrepreneur at the age of 25 when she acquired and operated the Drake restaurant in Surfside Beach, SC, where locals gathered daily to drink "bottomless" cups of coffee and eat fine seafood and country cooking from her immaculate kitchen. She later became co-owner and manager of Pirate Cove Mobile Home Park in Garden City, SC. She was Past Royal Matron of Amaranth Murrells Inlet Court No. 20. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2010 at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. B. Mike Alexander, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2010 at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church. After services the family will receive friends at the home of Debra Whitlock at 3129 1st Ave. South, in Garden City at the end of Stanley Drive. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, Horry County Chapter, 2795 Pampas Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC. 29577 or to IPTAY, P.O. Box. 1529, Clemson, SC. 29633. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Sun News May 23, 2010

William Kenneth "Ken" Lewis, II, age 23, of Old Bryan Drive, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. Mr. Lewis was born in Myrtle Beach, the son of William Kenneth "Kenny" Lewis, Sr. and Carolyn Gail Bryant. He was employed by Captain Georges Seafood Restaurant in Myrtle Beach. Surviving in addition to his mother of Conway and father of Myrtle Beach are his wife, Anna Shatilova Lewis of Myrtle Beach; two half-brothers, Kenneth Joey Lewis of Myrtle Beach and Lance Lewis of Florida; one half-sister, Victoria Lewis of Conway; maternal grandmother, Carolyn A. "Peggy" Bryant of Conway; one uncle Danny Lewis of Alabama; three aunts, Jenelle Ray , and Harriett Hilbourn, both of Conway, and Ann Vereen of Alabama,; and three cousins, Krystal Martelli and Michael Martelli, both of Little River, and Angel Collins of Conway. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday at Bethany Bible Chapel with Rev. Dave Rickert officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association , PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News on May 22, 2010

Ellen D. Lewis, age 48, of 20th Avenue N., died Friday, May 21, 2010 at her residence. Ms. Lewis was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Duvol and Ruby McDaniel Lewis. She was loved by all who knew her. Ms. Lewis loved life and greeted everyone with a smile & a kiss. Surviving are two sisters, June R. Lewis and Joyce A. Helmig of N. Myrtle Beach; two nephews, Samuel D. Helmig and Matthew L. Gore; and niece, Savanna R. Helmig. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday at Living Water Baptist Church with the Rev. Lebron Crisp. Burial will follow in North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to SC Special Olympics, 2615 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on May 22, 2010

Bill Harvey Hucks age 48, of Galivants Ferry passed away May 19, 2010 due to injuries he sustained in an accident. Mr. Hucks was born August 14, 1961 in Conway, SC a son of Willie Samuel Sr. and Minnie Bell Clewis Hucks. Mr. Hucks attended Bakers Chapel Baptist Church. He was owner operator of Huck's Tree Service, an avid coon hunter and a loyal, loving husband of 28 years, a father, grandfather and a provider for his family. Mr. Hucks was predeceased by one brother Buck Ashley Byrd Jr. Surviving are his wife Kathy Reaves Hucks of the home, two sons Bill Harvey "B.J." Hucks Jr. and William Jason Hucks, both of Galivants Ferry, two daughters Erika Hucks Branton and her husband Eric of Conway; Jessika Ann Hucks of Galivants Ferry. Two brothers Willie Samuel "Sammy" Hucks Jr. of Galivants Ferry; William Vance Hucks of Loris, four sisters Carlyn Byrd Montgomery of Conway; Genise Ann Hucks of Columbia; Elisa R. Todd of Conway and Elizabeth Sue Hucks Randolph of Loris, two grandchildren Madison Hailey Branton and Jasmine Reann Branton both of Conway. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Bakers Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeremy Todd, Rev. Lamar Squires, Rev. Glenn Lane, and Rev. Archie Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Reaves Family Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, May 21, 2010 at the funeral home. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhome.com. The family is in the care of Johnson Funeral Home 290 9th Ave. Aynor 358-5800. Published in The Sun News on May 21, 2010

Awendaw, SC………Carl Leonidas Edwards, age 83, of Seewee Road, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Edwards was born in Conway, a son of the late James W. and Nannie C. Edwards. Mr. Edwards worked in the wholesale and retail flower industry, and was a wood craftsman for many years. He was a former member of the Kingston Presbyterian Church of Conway, SC. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his late wife, Eloise Mattie Edwards, sister Nettie Maude Fisher, and brother Wilton Edwards. He is survived by three daughters, Nancy A. Lesley and husband, Daniel, of Waynesboro NC, Carla Y. Taylor and husband, Herbert, (Clyde) of Awendaw SC, Linda Riley and husband, Lewis, of Charleston SC, one son George (Bill) Edwards and wife, Julie, of McDonough GA, one sister, Kathleen "Kat" McMillan of Conway SC, six grand children, and three great grand children. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. Ron Dillon officiating . Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Friday at the funeral home. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News on May 20, 2010

Diane B. Lewis, age 60, of French Collins Road, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. Mrs. Lewis was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Etha Brown. She earned an Associates Degree in Business from the Horry/Georgetown Technical College. Mrs. Lewis was a program supervisor with the SC Employment Security Commission for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Holden. Surviving are her husband, Norwood Lewis of Conway; one son, Jody Lewis of Conway; one daughter, Dr. Ginger Lewis Jacobs and husband Jarrette of Conway; one brother, William "Billy" Brown of Moncks Corner; one sister, Wanda Brown of Conway; one granddaughter, Skyler Brooke Jacobs; and special cousin, Mary Ann Sessions. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM at University Baptist Church with the Rev. Douglas Newton and Rev. Dennis Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the Corey Matthew Brooks Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Carolina Forest High School, 700 Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge ofarrangements. Published in The Sun News on May 20, 2010

Sandra Cribb Whitley, 59, of Brown Swamp Road died Monday, May 17, 2010 in Houston, TX. She was born November 9, 1950 in Conway a daughter of Loretta Richardson Johnson and the late John Burroughs Johnson. In additions to her father, she was also predeceased by her husband, J. H. Cribb, Jr. Sandra was employed with the Horry County School District for ten years. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was a hard worker, always wanting a project to do. Sandra would always put others before herself, especially those in need. She was the strongest person the family ever knew, never giving up. Mrs. Whitley is survived by her mother, Loretta Johnson of Conway; two sons, Jeffrey Cribb (Cheri Wessinger) and Stephen Cribb both of Conway; three sisters, Diane McDowell (Billy) of Conway, Kathy Johnson of Beaufort and Denise Boyd (Greer) of Ft. Pierce, FL; one brother, Johnny Johnson of Conway; two special nieces, Courtney and Caroline of Conway and many other nieces, nephews, family members and friends who will miss her. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Graveside Service will be held 3pm Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Brown Swamp United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Phillips and Rev. Davin Johnson officiating. Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com. Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on May 19, 2010

Mrs. Earline Lottie Hewitt Powers, 76, died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet after an illness. Mrs. Powers was born November 22, 1933 in Horry County, a daughter of the late Hosey Fulton Hewitt and the late Esther Henderson Hewitt. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Surviving Mrs. Powers are: a Daughter: Christine (Steve) Canaday of St. George; 5 Sons: James Douglas Causey of Socastee, Hosey H. (Angel) Causey of Conway, Jimmy Wayne (June) Causey of Thomasville, N.C., Timmy Causey of High Point, N.C., and Donald (Dreama) Causey of Thomasville, N.C.; 11 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild; a Brother: John "Buster" (Joyce) Hewitt of Marion; and 2 Sisters: Mildred Collins of Elgin and Lois (Glen) Martin of Mullins. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 18 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev. Scott Bass officiating. Burial will follow in State Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. (one hour prior to the service) at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Published in The Sun News on May 18, 2010

Leona Cox Rabon, age 91, wife of the late Samuel D. Rabon Sr. of Dan Court passed away Sunday May 16, 2010, at her residence. Leona was born March 6, 1919 in Conway S.C. a daughter of the late Luther and Annie Causey Cox. Mrs. Rabon was predeceased by one son David Rabon one daughter-in law Annette Rabon. She was a member of Pleasant Union Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Samuel Rabon Jr.of Marion, and Jimmy Rabon and his wife Brenda of Savannah, Georgia; two daughters Annie Lawson, Carolyn Norton and her husband Willie B. all of Nichols; one sister Dorothy Cain of Lumberton, N.C.; fourteen grandchildren, twenty five great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; her extended family, the Johnsons and all of Cool Springs. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Pleasant Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Dock Rabon officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at the funeral home. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com Mrs. Rabon and her family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, 290 Ninth Avenue. Aynor S.C. (843)358-5800. Published in The Sun News on May 18, 2010

MYRTLE BEACH - Jay Dee Hucks, age 88, died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hucks was born in Marion County, a son of the late Allard Brockington and Maude Larrimore Hucks. He was a member of Tabernacle Methodist Church in Marion County. Mr. Hucks was a US Army Veteran of WWII serving in Normandy, Northern France, and Rhineland. Prior to retirement he was owner and operator of Hucks Automotive in Myrtle Beach. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Cox Berry Hucks of Myrtle Beach, SC; four sons, A. Cecil Collins, Jr. and wife Debbie of Florence, SC, Stephen A. Berry, Jr. and wife Barbara of Timmonsville, SC, A. Lenneau Berry and wife Sheila of Latta, SC, and Bryan W. Berry, Sr. and wife Angie of Latta, SC; one brother, Bob Hucks and wife Beatrice of Myrtle Beach, SC; several grandchildren, great-grandchild-ren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Wednesday at Bethesda Southern Methodist Church with Rev. David Fulmer and Rev. Bryan Windburn officiating. Burial will follow in Bethesda Southern Methodist Church Cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Bethesda Southern Methodist Church Building Fund and Cemetery Fund, 1713 Hwy 38 West, Latta, SC 29565. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in Morning News on May 18, 2010

Mazie A. Gerald Hardwick, 95, widow of Walter Thurman Hardwick, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hardwick was born September 15, 1914 in Horry County to the late John and Doar Hucks Gerald. She was retired from the Horry County School System and was a member of the Eastern Star. She was an active member of the Mullins First Baptist Church and the Crusaders Sunday School Class. Mrs. Hardwick enjoyed her many friends, playing Bingo, flowers, and her family. She was predeceased in death by her husband; a son, Walter Harold Hardwick; a daughter, Laura Jeanette Ross; a brother, J.P. Gerald; and four sisters, Rose Watts, Fannie Ray, Bernice Worley, and Lee Elliott. She is survived by two daughters, Doris Miller of Lancaster, S.C., and Barbara Elliott and her husband, Charles, of Camden, S.C.; son-in-law, William "Bill" Ross of Mullins; daughter-in-law, Barbara Hardwick of Charleston, S.C.; six grandchildren, Andrea (Joey) Ghent, Renea (Todd) Finley, Harold Dean (Jackie) Hardwick, Susan (Ken) Denton, Mitch (Lori) Elliott, and Shawn (Summer) Elliott; three sisters, Marilyn Steel, Reggie Galiarde, and Ernestine Riccaboni; and fifteen great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday evening, May 16, 2010, at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins, South Carolina. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Mullins First Baptist Church with the Reverend Jim Kirkland officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mullins First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 443, Mullins, S.C. 29574. An online guest book is available at mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Hardwick. Published in The Sun News on May 16, 2010

Janice Boyd Thornton, age 63, of Lakewood Drive, died Friday, May 14, 2010 Ms. Thornton was born in Conway, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Newsom Oliver and Hazel Minnie Gore Boyd. Surviving are two sons, Ned Earl Plunkett of Columbia and Christopher Thornton of Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Michael Boyd of Chicago, IL. The family will receive friends Monday, May 17, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m., at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News on May 16, 2010

MONCKS CORNER - Danny Guyton, 47, of Moncks Corner, the owner of East Coast Towing, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Born July 31, 1962, in Conway, SC; he was the son of Mary Brown Guyton Adkins and the late Alex Guyton. Danny was previously employed with Clark Construction and Nucor Steel. He loved being on the water fishing, boating or riding his jet ski. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with his family. His greatest joy was his grandson "little man" Rashad. Danny was preceded in death by his father, Alex; brother, Al Guyton; two sisters: Doris Ann Guyton and Brenda Guyton. He is survived by his mother, Mary and step-father Richard Adkins of Moncks Corner; grandmother, Evelyn Rush of North Carolina; two daughters: Sabrina M. Turner of Moncks Corner and Nicole Guyton of Summerville; two sisters: Sylvia English of Moncks Corner and Linda Sutton of Summerville; one grandson, Rashad Lamar Turner and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Goose Creek Chapel, 869 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek. Burial will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 17A, Moncks Corner. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.mcalister-smith.com Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on May 15, 2010

Samuel Burton "Frank" Floyd, age 87, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Loris Extended Care Center following an illness. Mr. Floyd was born January 7, 1923 in Horry County a son of the late Sammy and Lessie Floyd. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during World War II. Mr. Floyd was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Dorothy Floyd; one daughter, Nancy Benton; one brother, J.D. Floyd; and three sisters, Alberta Jackson, Janie Norris, and Leomia Floyd. Survivors include three daughters, Jo Davenport of Knoxville, TN, Donna Rhodes of Loris, and Teresa Floyd of Loris; one brother, Willie Floyd and his wife Foy of Columbia; two sisters, Claudia Mae Holden of Fayetteville, NC and Isadell Cummings of Nakina, NC; three grandchildren, Bobby Benton and his wife Susan, Randy Rhodes and his wife Amber, and Melissa Ward; and three great grandchildren, Caitlyn, Caleb, and Kade. The family will receive friends Friday, May 14, 2010 from 6-8 pm at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, May 15, 2010 from the Mausoleum Chapel at Twin City Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. Please sign a guestbook at wardfuneralhome.org Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on May 14, 2010

Mr. Elwood "Nick" Chestnut, age 71, of Longs, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 9, 2010. Mr. Chestnut was born on October 22, 1938, in Myrtle Beach, SC, a son of the late Donnie A. and Thelma Inman Chestnut. He was a member of the Buck Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Chestnut was a farmer and an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed the company of many friends. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elnita Gerald Chestnut of Longs; one son, Jerry Chestnut and his wife, Penny, of Longs; one daughter, Angela Chestnut of Cape Coral, Florida; two beloved granddaughters, Kristen and Kelly Chestnut; one brother, Cliff Chestnut and his wife, Renita, of Longs; two sisters, Shirley C. Grainger of Myrtle Beach, and Judy C. Edwards and her husband, Preston, of Idaho; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 12, 2010, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, from the Buck Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Allen and Rev. Lebron Crisp officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Buck Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 11483 Hwy. 905 North, Longs, SC 29568 or to the charity of choice. Please sign a guestbook at wardfuneralhome.org Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on May 12, 2010

Allen Eugene Richardson, 70, beloved son, brother, and father and husband of Gertie Ann Tilton Richardson went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday morning, May 10, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Richardson was the son of Warren Jackson Richardson and Isla Walker Lane Richardson and was born on June 10, 1939 in Galivant's Ferry. He was retired supervisor for MB Kahn and after retirement he work Manheim Sales; He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of the Quinby Baptist Church. Allen and Gertie were married October 23, 1964 and celebrated 45 years. From this blessed union survive: five children, Vonda Kay R. (F.L.) Smith, Jimmy Allen (Missy) Richardson, Linda Sue R. (David) Green, David Allen (Tuesday) Richardson, Sammy Joe (Viki) Smith; eleven grandchildren: Samantha Sutton, Frankie Smith, Jennifer Smith, Jeremy Richardson, Joshua Richardson Tiffany Green, Lydia Green, Noah Green, Zebadiah Richardson, Daphne Richardson, Amber Smith, Zach Smith; two great grandchildren, Chase Smith and Kristopher (Hunter) Hendrix. Also surviving are: four brothers: George W. (Ruby) Richardson, Elbert G. (Evelyn) Richardson, Jack W. (Janice) Richardson, Michael T. (Elizabeth) Richardson; two sisters, Juanita R. (Robert) Fennelly and Nellie R. (Martin) Cline; extended family, Mrs. Clayton (Eva) Richardson and Mrs. Bobby (Bera) Richardson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; three brothers, Bobby Richardson, Clayton Richardson, and Dan A. Richardson; and three sisters, Leila "Sis" Baggs, Edith Harper, and Wennie Harper. Funeral services with Military Honors will be 3 PM, Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the Poplar Hill Free Will Baptist Church with interment in the Soles Chapel Cemetery directed by the Hemingway Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-9 PM, Wednesday evening, May 12, 2010, at the Hemingway Chapel, 843-558-1791. McKenzie Funeral Home is honored to serve the Richardson family. Online Condolences may be sent at McKenzieFH.com. Published in The Sun News on May 12, 2010

Mrs. Eula Marie Causey Fax, age 91, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Conway Medical Center following an illness. Mrs. Fax was born May 22, 1918 in Horry County a daughter of the late Isreal S. and Cora Belle Causey. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and a member of the choir. Mrs. Fax retired from Horry County Schools. She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey Fax; six brothers, Ernest Causey, Wendell Causey, Lester Causey, Reo Causey, Brice Causey, and Angus Causey; and three sisters, Sally Mitchell, Tonie Estes, and Bonnie Stanley. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 6-8 pm at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Phil Fischbach and Rev. Ricky Hardee officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Mt. Olive Baptist Church/Sudan Project, 1950 Mt. Olive Church Road, Nichols, SC 29581. Please sign a guestbook at wardfuneralhome.org Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on May 11, 2010