Rev. McLeod Strickland, age 91, died Monday (April 26, 2010) in Conway Manor, Conway, S.C. He was born in Horry County, S.C., the son of the late Carl Bruce Strickland and Alice Faye Johnson Strickland. He was a Veteran of the US Army WW II. He is survived by two sons: Charles "Chuck" M. Strickland of Surfside Beach; Larry Strickland of Conway, S.C.; three daughters: Frances Ward of Hallsboro, N.C.; Sylvia Beckham of Aynor, S.C.; Glenda Gasque of Conway, S.C.; one sister: Blannie Watson of Richmond, VA; two brothers: Barney Fussell Strickland of Green Sea, S.C.; Grady Strickland of Greensboro, N.C.; Fifteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday (April 29, 2010) at 11 AM in the Inman Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City. Visitation will be Wednesday night from 7 until 9 PM at Inman Funeral Home. A Service of Inman Funeral Home. Guest book on line www.inmanfuneralhome.com Published in The Sun News on April 28, 2010 =

FLORENCE - Sara Lynn Walters, 48, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at her residence after a long illness. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 29, 2010, in Calvary Baptist Church, directed by Waters - Powell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Florence Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. She was born in Conway, SC, a daughter of Joyce Martin Walters Jordan and the late Richard S. Walters. She earned her nursing degree at Florence-Darling-ton Technical College and was an LPN at Florence Convalescent Home and Regency Hospital. Sara was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by her mother of Florence and a daughter, Allyson Walters, also of Florence. She was predeceased by a brother, Richard S. Walters, II. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 915 Cherokee Road, Florence, SC 29501. Published in Morning News on April 28, 2010

Helen Anne Bryant Capps, 65, died Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. She was born August 6, 1944 in Mullins, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas and Alma Rogers Bryant. She was also preceded in death by a brother, June Rogers. Ms. Capps was employed by Northside Pharmacy. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach, SC. Survivors include one daughter, Kristi Deanna Capps-McCarty and husband, Matthew, of Myrtle Beach, SC; two brothers, Clarence Rogers of Clemson, SC, and Bryan Bryant of Aynor, SC; three sisters, Eloise Edmund of Fair Bluff, NC, Oralee Kinlaw of Las Vegas, NV, and Luradine Rogers of Myrtle Beach, SC. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, at McMillan-Small Funeral Home. An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net. McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on April 26, 2010

Lisa Norris Causey, age 23, of Fulton Road, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident. Lisa was born August 27, 1986 in Conway, SC, a daughter of Cyril Jackson Norris and Teresa Shelley Norris. She was a graduate of Green Sea Floyds High School and was an employee of Horry Telephone Cooperative. Lisa was predeceased by her maternal grandfather: Bill Shelley and was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include: her parents: Cyril and Teresa Norris of Green Sea, her two children: Kirsten Causey and Kenley Causey both of Loris, her two sisters: Taylor Norris and Jordyn Norris, both of Green Sea, her paternal grandparents: Earl (Mutt) and Betty McDaniels of Green Sea and her maternal grandmother: Mabel Shelley of Nichols, and several aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends Monday, April 26, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Ward Funeral Home in Loris and at other times at the home of the parents. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM from the Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Phil Fischbach and the Rev. Daniel Barber officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 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 April 26, 2010

Eula V. Cox, 79, wife of the late Elmo "Pete" J. Cox, of Highway 905, died Friday, April 23, 2010 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mrs. Cox was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Sudie O. Todd Stalvey. She attended Valley Grove Baptist Church in Tennessee and was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Conway. While living in Conway, she was employed by AVX. After moving to Tennessee, where she enjoyed spending time, she was employed by Dollywood. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances D. Curry. Surviving are two daughters, Sue Nell Stanley of Conway and Jennifer Rice and her husband, Scott, of Seymour, Tennessee; five grandchildren, James Nichols, Stephanie Cruz and her husband, Jose, Tiffany Stanley, Austin Rice, and Abigail Rice; three great-grandchildren, Jonathan Nichols, Evan Nichols, and Devon Cruz; three brothers, William Stalvey and Henry Stalvey, both of Florida, and D.L. Stalvey of Conway; and two sisters, Mary Patterson of Conway and Carolyn Faulk of Loris. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Prince Cemetery in Loris. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, from 6 until 8 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2010. Memorials may be sent to the charity of one's choice. Please sign an online guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on April 26, 2010

FLORENCE - Truman Rock Elvis, 81, of Florence, died Saturday, April 24, 2010, in a Florence hospital after an illness. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in the Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday. Mr. Elvis was born in Horry County, a son of the late Rev. Leroy and Charlotte Jordan Elvis. He was a member of College Park Baptist Church, and was a member of Amity Lodge #340 AFM and the Omar Shrine. Surviving are; 2 children, Cary (Toni) Elvis and Nancy Scott, both of Florence; 4 Grandchildren; Christopher (Susan) Elvis of Irmo, Stephanie (Brent) Raley of West Columbia, Ashley Scott of Aiken, and Nicole Scott of Florence; 3 Great-Grandchildren; and 3 Sisters; Rita Dennis and Vivian Chestnut, both of Conway, and Gerri Anderson of Myrtle Beach. Also a number of Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers, Collin Elvis, Virgil Elvis, Lloyd Elvis, and Bernard Elvis. Memorial Contributions may be made to The American Breast Cancer Foundation, 1220 B East Joppa Rd. Suite 332, Baltimore, MD. 21286. Published in Morning News on April 26, 2010

Ernest B. Hyman, 73, of Busbee St., died Friday, April 23, 2010 at Conway Hospital following an illness. Mr. Hyman was born in Conway, a son of the late Lawrence Benjamin and Maude Mayo Singleton Hyman. He was a member of North Conway Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, usher, and had served on various committees within the church. Mr. Hyman was a member of the Gideon's. Prior to retirement he was employed by Wachovia Bank. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Hubert Hyman and Dr. Daniel Michael Hyman; and a sister, Marguerite Burns. Surviving are his wife, Marvadean B. Hyman of Conway; one son, Scott Hyman and his wife, Cathy, and one daughter, Karen Krivohlavek, all of Conway; two grandsons, Jonathan Hyman and James Krivohlavek, both of Conway; one sister, Cora Elizabeth Mestayer of Conway; and a godchild, Tara Boyle of Conway. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 from North Conway Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Gaskins and Dr. Jim Mezick officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, from 7 until 9 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2010. Memorials may be sent to Gideon's International - Conway Chapter, P.O. Box 304, Conway, SC 29528 or to North Conway Baptist Church Bus Fund, 1608 Sessions Street, Conway, SC 29526. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News from April 24 to April 25, 2010

Mr. Daniel Collins (Carl) Strickland, age 88, of the Cherry Grove Community in Columbus County passed on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Loris Community Hospital in Loris, SC. Mr. Strickland was born on September 11, 1921 in the Cherry Grove Community. He was a retired farmer and a Master Barber. He enjoyed coon hunting, viewing nature and loved working in local politics. Funeral services will be conducted at Worthington Funeral Home Chapel in Chadbourn, NC on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Josh Phillips and Reverend Jerry Rowell officiating. Interment will be in the Cherry Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his beloved wife, Louise to whom he was married for 61 years; two sons, Walter Collins Strickland and Daniel Charles Strickland and his wife, Patsy of Cerro Gordo; a daughter, Mary Ann Allgood of Whiteville. He had five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice of Horry County, c/o Loris Community Hospital, Box 69009, Loris, SC 29569-9601. The family will receive friends 7-9 pm on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn, NC. You may offer condolences at www.worthingtonfuneralhome.com Published in The Sun News on April 25, 201

Funeral services for Kenneth S. Watts, 76, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Virginia Wingard United Methodist Church with entombment in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel. Memorials may be made to Virginia Wingard United Methodist Church, Food Pantry, 1500 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Mr. Watts was born November 27, 1933 in Loris and passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. He was a son of the late Sam G. Watts and Martha Grace Rhodes. Mr. Watts was a Veteran and served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1956. He was a lifetime member of Columbia Lodge #326, Jamil Temple, York Rite, Scottish Rites, 5 points Business Association, 5 Points Oyster Club and was Owner of Carolina Barber Shop in 5 Points for 50 years. Mr. Watts was a member of Virginia Wingard United Methodist Church. Mr. Watts is survived by his wife, Jean Sarvis Watts of Columbia; daughters, Tammy Kay Watts Furr (Robert Scott) of Fort Mill and Martha Jean Watts Goff (Robert Allen, Jr.) of Columbia; grandchildren, Morgan, Mary-Scott and Matthew Furr and Samuel, Aaron and William Goff; brothers, William O. Watts of West Columbia, Daniel G. Watts (Cheryl) of Lexington and Rayford W. Watts (Bethel) of Loris; sisters, Lucretia W. McCarty (Lane) of West Columbia and Dianne W. Vaught (Dewey) of Loris and sister-in-law, Alivida Watts of Loris. He is also survived by numerous members of his wife's family for whom he considered his own brothers and sisters. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, John G. Watts. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.com Published in The Sun News on April 24, 2010

James Ralph Adams, age 80, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Adams was a native of Horry County, and the son of the late George Lenton Adams, and Ruth Glasgow Adams. He was retired from the Civil Service with 30 years of service. Survivors are his wife of 54 years, Beverly D. Adams, sons Greg Adams and wife Angie of Fayetteville, NC, Pat Adams and wife Maria of Socastee, three granddaughters, Lauren Adams, Christine and Cassie Dunavant. He was preceded in death by sons Michael Adams and Leonard Adams, brothers Holmes Adams, William Adams, and Elzie Adams. Funeral services will be held 3:30 PM Friday in the Goldfinch Funeral Home Conway Chapel by Chaplain Jeff Wallace. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM in the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Condolences to: www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation , 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News from April 22 to April 23, 2010

Dorothy Ann Milligan Martin of Conway answered a call for rest and a better life around 5:20 pm, Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at her home. Dorothy had been trying to recover and rehabilitate from a 120 day hospitalization for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Pneumonia at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed spending time at the river and enjoyed the outdoors very much. Dorothy is predeceased by her father, Crosby Gene Milligan and her mother, Nellie JoAnn Martin Milligan of Conway. Dorothy leaves her husband of twenty-seven years and friend and companion of thirty-four years, Milton M. Martin; her son, Charles and daughter-in-law Tracey Martin of Hemingway; her daughter, Christine Martin and son-in-law Phil of Phillipsburg, NJ, her three grandchildren, Keri Kaye Martin and Anthony Thomas Martin of Hemingway and Rosebud Lynn Ike of Phillipsburg, NJ; two sisters, Julie Ann Collins and Mary Catherine Clyde both of Florence; her mother-in-law, (Mom) Nola Lee Johnson of Conway and many other family and friends who will miss her. Family will receive friends from 6pm until 8pm Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services. Funeral Services will be held 2:30 pm Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Brian Winburn officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. 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 from April 22 to April 23, 2010

Sheila Y. Richardson, age 78, passed away Thursday April 22, 2010 at her residence following a long illness. Mrs. Richardson was born August 27, 1931 a daughter of the late George and Marjorie Rushton, of Southampton England. She is survived by her husband of 54, years, Archie Earl Richardson of Conway, two daughters; Fiona Sanderson and her husband Dow of Charleston S.C.; Marcia Usry and her husband David of Conway S.C. Her four grandchildren are Noah Sanderson of Charleston S.C.; Nick Sanderson of St. Paul MN; Hailey Reed and Damian Usry of Conway S.C. Mrs. Richardson is also survived by two brothers Ernest and Terrence Rushton of Carlysle, England. The funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday April 23, 2010 at, Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, with the Rev Jimmy Floyd and the Rev. M. Dow Sanderson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the graveside following the burial service. The family would like to extend their special thanks to Dr. Charles Sasser and his staff, and to the staff of Mercy Care Hospice for the compassionate care they gave Mrs. Richardson. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Mercy Care 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach S.C. 29571, in memory of Shelia Richardson. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhome.com Mrs. Richardson and her family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home 290 Ninth Avenue, Aynor S.C. 29511. (843)358-5800. Published in The Sun News from April 23 to April 24, 2010

Jimmy R. Hyman, age 78, of Juniper Bay Road, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Hyman was born in Conway, a son of the late Mack Washington and Pearl Singleton Hyman. He attended Juniper Bay Baptist Church and was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Hyman was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Wolverine Brass for 33 years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine H. Brown. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Henry Saunders and his staff and to Agape Hospice Staff for the care they gave Mr. Hyman. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Nadine S. Hyman of Conway, three daughters, Candy H. Johnson, Jennie L. Hyman and Monica H. Mew and her husband, James, all of Conway, five grandchildren, Michelle J. McSpadden and her husband, Andrew, Ashley R. Johnson and his wife, Ashley L., Blaklyn F. Mew, Karsen L. Mew, and Corbin J. Mew all of Conway, one sister, Mary Elvis and her husband, Roger of Conway and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at Juniper Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Hord and Rev. Lindsay Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Juniper Bay Baptist Church, 5265 Juniper Bay Road, Conway, SC 29527 or Agape Hospice, 3220 Hwy. 378, Conway, SC 29527. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on April 22, 2010 =

Thomas T. James, age 56, of Fork of Swamp Rd. passed away April 20, 2010 at his residence. Mr. James was born August 8, 1953 in Mullins S.C. a son of Frances and Faye Todd James. He was predeceased by one brother Carland James. Surviving in addition to his parents are two daughters, Heather James and Kelly James both of Conway. Two sisters, Vonnie Watts and her husband Dennis; Terry Jordan and her husband Carl; all of Conway. One sister-in-law, Blinda James of Galivants Ferry. And a special friend Wilma James Sweat of Conway and three grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday April 22, 2010 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Jimmy Floyd officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall after the services. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com Mr. James and his family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home 290 Ninth Avenue Aynor S.C. 29511. (843)358-5800. Published in The Sun News on April 22, 2010

Gail Paul, age 57, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 19, 2010 at Conway Medical Center following an illness. Mrs. Paul was born January 16, 1953 in Conway a daughter of the late John B. Paul, Jr., and the late Mavis Porter Paul. She enjoyed sewing, planting flowers, and going to the beach with her family. Her family was very important to her and she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Paul worked as a bookkeeper with Carolina Fence Inc. and Magnolia Tire and Auto Service. Survivors include her husband of almost 40 years: Stansel Paul of Loris; three sons: Pastor Danny Paul and his wife Joy, Kevin Paul and his wife Amy all of Loris, and Jeremy Paul and his wife Amber of Sherwood, Arkansas; one sister: Debbie Paul of Loris; a special uncle: Preston Paul of Loris; seven grandchildren: Elizabeth Paul, Caleb Paul, Madison Paul, Bekah Paul, Rachel Paul, Caiden Paul, and Luke Paul; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 6-8 pm at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Thursday, April 22, 2010 at the Ward Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Paul officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Gail Paul Memorial Fund, 1703 Nathan Dr., Loris, SC 29569. Please sign a guestbook at wardfuneralhome.org Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the family Published in The Sun News on April 21, 2010

William Steve Hewitt, age 70, of Myrtle Beach, died Sunday April 18, 2010 at home after losing his courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 28, 1939, the son of the late William Strocie Hewitt and Lurline B. Hewitt. Steve graduated Aynor High School and went on to become the Vice President of Chapin Company in Myrtle Beach before retiring in 2000. Steve was a line judge with the South Carolina High School League for 10 years. Since his retirement he has enjoyed being a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie R. Hewitt, four daughters, Dianne Holladay and husband Larry of Georgetown, Donna Griffith and husband Mike of Gastonia, NC, Darlene Pittman and husband Roy of Houston, Texas, and Dorothy Sherman and husband Jamie of Myrtle Beach. He is also survived by Grandsons, Jeremiah Holladay, Carson Griffith, Kaleb Sherman, granddaughters Jessica Holladay and Ava Grace Sherman and great grandson Seth Holladay and great granddaughter Brianna Taylor. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas E. Hewitt. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at the Socastee United Methodist Church with Pastor Ray Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday in the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. In Lieu of flowers, the family would like to have all memorials made to Mercy Hospice of Myrtle Beach, POB 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 or to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC Foundation-HCC Office of Development, 86 Jonathan Lucas Street, MSC 955, Charleston, SC 29425. Condolences to: www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of the arrangements Published in The Sun News on April 20, 2010

Conway… Ms. Danna Faye Todd, age 45, of Hendricks Shortcut Rd. passed away Thursday April 8, 2010. Ms. Todd was born July 25, 1964 a daughter of John Monroe Martin and Vonnie James Watts. She was predeceased by one brother Kelvin Martin. Surviving are her parents John Monroe Martin and Vonnie Watts and her step father Dennis Watts. One son Chad Alec Johnson , one daughter Amanda Johnson Holt and her husband Tony all of Conway. One sister Renee Johnson of Galivants Ferry. One grandson Tyler Thomas Holt. Funeral services were held 4:30 PM Sunday April 11, 2010 at Pee Dee Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Lambert officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 6-8 PM Saturday April 10, 2010 at the funeral home. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com Ms. Todd and her family were in the care of Johnson Funeral Home 290 Ninth Avenue. Aynor S.C. 29511 (843)358-5800. Published in The Sun News on April 20, 2010

Mrs. Madge Stevens Hardee, age 83, died Saturday morning, April 17, 2010, at Loris Community Hospital following an illness. Born September 19, 1926 in Tabor City, NC, she was the daughter of Mr. H. D. Stevens and Mrs. Frances Jones Stevens. Mrs. Stevens was a farmer and homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Loris, SC. Survivors include her two sons: Ronald S. Hardee of Loris, SC, and Grant Stevens and wife Camelia of Johnsonville, SC; three granddaughters: Mandy Hardee of Loris, SC, Abby Stevens of Johnsonville, SC, and Ashley Cribb of Iowa; two great-grandchildren: Logan Johnston of Loris, SC and Carson Graham of Johnsonville, SC; and one brother: H. D. "Bill" Stevens and wife Eunice of Tabor City, NC. Mrs. Hardee was predeceased by her parents, her husband: Doctor Henslee Hardee; and four brothers: Vernon, Wayne, Junior, and Bermey Stevens. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with committal services following at Patterson Cemetery. Dr. Tim Osment will officiate services. Visitation will be Monday April 19, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society , Loris Relay, 5009 Broad Street, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mrs. Hardee's online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in The Sun News on April 19, 2010

Mrs. Carolyn Holden age 75, wife of the late Harvey Holden of Fairfax Road, passed away Sunday April 18, 2010, at her residence surrounded by her family. Ms. Holden was born August 9, 1934 a daughter of the late Ned and Ida Bell Hatcher Gore. She was a member of Aynor Church of God. Surviving are one son Charlie Holden and his wife Claudia; two daughters; Patricia Holden; Audrey Severy and her husband Rick all of Galivants Ferry, eight grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday April 20, 2010 at Aynor Church of God, with the Rev. Jerry Love and Rev. Jerry Love Jr. officiating, burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday April 19, 2010 at the funeral home. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com Mrs. Holden and her family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home 290 Ninth Avenue Aynor S.C. 29511. (843)358-5800. Published in The Sun News from April 19 to April 26, 2010

MURRELLS INLET - John Waldon "Buzz" Darden, III, age 64 of Wachesaw Plantation, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 at MUSC in Charleston. Mr. Darden was born December 15, 1945 in Conway, SC, a son of the late Hanna Ross Smith Darden and John Waldon Darden, Jr. Mr. Darden was a graduate of Conway High School, a 1969 graduate of the University of SC, a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity, and a certified gemologist and appraiser. After graduating from the Gemological Institute of America and the Holland School for Jewelers, among his many accomplishments, he was president of the SC Jewelers Association from 1975-1977 and National Director with Jewelers of America from 1991-1997. Mr. Darden was president of Darden Jewelers in Murrells Inlet, Georgetown, Myrtle Beach and Conway, which his father and mother established in 1940. He was also vice president of Darden Jewelers in Lancaster, SC. Mr. Darden was very civic oriented in his home town of Conway where he was a past commissioner of the Housing Authority, past director of the Conway Chamber of Commerce and many others. One of his greatest accomplishments he felt was his involvement in restoring the Town Clock of Conway. After moving to Murrells Inlet in 1993, he was chairman of the Mt. Gilead Tax Commission for many years. He later moved to Wachesaw Plantation and served on several committees. Working with the Rotary, he found great satisfaction in the CART Program (coins for Alzheimer's Research Trust) and served as district chairman. In March 2010 he was co-chairman for the Rotary Convention held in Myrtle Beach and was a Paul Harris Fellow recipient. Buzz was a member of Belin Memorial United Methodist Church, serving on the finance committee and recently was chairman of the staff pastor parish committee. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Surviving are; his wife of 39 years, Susan Darden of Murrells Inlet, son, Stuart Darden and his wife Lori of Myrtle Beach, grandson, Tyler Christopher Darden, daughter, Elizabeth Darden of Murrells Inlet, sisters, Carolyn Darden Karn and her husband Marvin of Blenheim, SC and Doris Darden Gunsalus and her husband Martin of Clio, SC. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. B. Mike Alexander, Jr., Rev. Marty Nason and Rev. Harold Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Belin Memorial UMC Land Fund, 4182 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or The Rotary CART Fund, P.O Box 1916, Sumter, SC 29151. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in The State on April 19, 2010 =