Kay F. Hyatt, 72, of Myrtle Beach, died April 16, 2010 in the Conway Medical Center. She was a native of Dillon, and a daughter of the late Lucian Patrick and Sophie Rogers Patrick. Surviving are three daughters, Pamela Mew and husband Byron of Myrtle Beach, Sandra Coats and husband Wayne of Conway, Tiffany Hyatt and fiancé Dan Atkinson of Myrtle Beach, two step-sons, Ricky Hyatt of Concord, NC and Tommy "BO" Hyatt of Myrtle Beach, a step-daughter, Cathy Dubose of Myrtle Beach, two sisters, Patsy Jackson of Las Vegas, Nevada and Joann Jones of Murrells Inlet, grandchildren Jamie Scott and Stacey King, four step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hyatt is also survived by a special and loving nephew, Randy Byrd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Hyatt, and a sister, Anna Lois Byrd. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010 in the Sweetwater Branch Baptist Church officiated by the Pastor Cliff Mixon. Burial will be 5 p.m. in the Riverside Cemetery in Dillon. 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 17 to April 18, 2010

NICHOLS - Sarah Marie Shelley, age 81 of the Pleasant View Community died peacefully at her home on Friday, April 16, 2010. Born in Mullins, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Waterman Prince and Dula Brown Elliott. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Mrs. Shelley was pre-deceased by her husband of 60 years, Reuben Elson Shelley and a son, Elliott Wayne Shelley. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening, April 18, 2010 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins, S.C. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2010 at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. James C. Shelley, Jr. and Rev. John Forbes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Shelley is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Landis Shelley and Johnny K. Elvington of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Dr. Kimberly Shelley and Bobby D. Jackson of Mullins, S.C.; two sisters, Pauline Ray of Folly Beach, S.C. and Faye Hearne and her husband, Tommy of Monroe, N.C.; five grandchildren, Dr. Shelley Marie Elvington and her husband, Patrick Charles Casey, of Menlo Park, CA, Johnny K. Elvington, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, Austin Paul Shelley and his wife, Tia of North Myrtle Beach, David Elson Shelley of Myrtle Beach, Kathy Ann Foxworth of Myrtle Beach, and two great-grandsons, Mason Foxworth and William Deso Shelley. Mrs. Shelley's beloved in-home caregivers were Betty Caulder who was with her for six years, Lois Graham, and Sue Richardson. Memorials may be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 13403 Hwy. 19, Nichols, S.C. 29581. An online guest book is available at mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Shelley. Published in Morning News on April 18, 2010

Conway……Myra Johnson James, age 83, of Kates Bay Hwy., died Friday, April 16, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. James was born in Aynor, a daughter of the late Ralph Arthur and Beatrice Hucks Johnson. She attended Union United Methodist Church. Prior to retirement, she was a School Teacher with the Horry County School District. Mrs. James was predeceased by one son, Michael Lee "Bo" James, one daughter, Sandy James, three brothers, Winford Johnson, R.A. Johnson and Chester Johnson and one sister, Maybeth Elliott. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Mack R. James of Conway, two daughters, Jeanne J. Roberts and her husband, Ivan and Panda J. Duncan and her husband, Devon all of Conway, six grandchildren, Kevin Roberts, Kandace Roberts, Jamie Lundy and her husband, Gary, Jimmy Booth, Michael Lee James, II and his wife, Kelli and Alicia Shelley and her husband, Leonard, nine great-grandchildren, Jordy James, Katie James, Lexie Roberts, Landen Roberts, Jayden Roberts, Grayson Lundy, Allyson Lundy, Mackey Booth and Cameron Shelley, two sisters, Mazie J. Oliver and Delilah J. Lewis and a special niece, Beth Davis. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday at Union United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM Saturday in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be sent to Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 or to Union United Methodist Church, 4491 Hwy. 701 South, 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 17, 2010

MONCKS CORNER - Jack Brown, 61, of Moncks Corner, SC, passed away April 12, 2010, in his home. Born in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Rufus and Curley Cannon Brown and husband to Ellen Fallow Brown. Mr. Brown was a family man, respected citizen of the community and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Chaperall Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of the home, one son, Jack T. Brown and wife Cheri of Moncks Corner, two daughters Kerry Sullivan and husband Chris and Sherree Gunter and husband Charles both of Ridgeville. He is also survived by loving brothers, sisters and grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 13, 2010, from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m., in McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Goose Creek Chapel, 869 St. James Avenue. Funeral Service will be at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner. Online condolences can be sent to www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements by McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, 869 St. James Avenue. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on April 13, 201

Troy Shane Singleton, III infant son of Troy Shane Singleton, Jr. and Elizabeth Nicole Chapman, died April 12, 2010. He was born March 30, 2010. Troy is predeceased by his great grandfather, Joe Herring; great grandmother, Rachel Singleton and two cousins, Joseph Holden II and Joseph Holden III. Troy's parents will surely miss him, but he will always be in there hearts. He was a loving brother. In addition to his parents, Troy is survived by his sister, Kaylee Singleton of Conway; maternal grandparents, Patricia King of Conway and Nelson Chapman of Conway; paternal grandparents, Sylvia Singleton of Conway and Troy Singleton, Sr. of Conway; two aunts, Shantley Holden (Wayne) of Aynor and Allison Chapman of Conway; two uncles, Casey Singleton (Tara) of Aynor and Casey Chapman of Conway and many other family and friends who will miss him. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 1:30 pm till 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Rodney Hord officiating. Burial will follow in Westside Memorial Gardens 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 on April 13, 2010

Lucius Wells Jordan, age 79, husband of Leila Bell Snowden Jordan, of Hwy. 378, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Jordan was born in Conway, S.C., a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Zettie Isla Thompkins Jordan. He loved to farm and spend time with his family. Mr. Jordan was predeceased by one sister, Elease Jordan Capps; one brother, Norman Jordan; and one daughter-in-law, Tammy Hucks Jordan. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are one son, Morris Jordan and his wife, Renee, of Conway; one daughter, Beth Clarke and her husband, Bobby, of Conway; five brothers, Curtis Jordan, Kirby Jordan, Billy Jordan, Ethel Jordan, and Brian Jordan, all of Conway; four sisters, Elinta Wallace of Charlotte N.C., Dea Owens of Conway, Margaret Hucks of Myrtle Beach and Hilda Thompson of Conway; and seven grandchildren, Koty Jordan, Ben Jordan, Seth Hughes, Colby Jennerett, Dara Lundy, Jordan Poston, and Luke Martin. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Juniper Bay Baptist Church with the Rev. Rodney Hord officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2010 at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Agape Hospice and two special friends Dina Graham, and Eloise Calloway. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com. Mr. Jordan and his family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, 290 Ninth Avenue, Aynor SC 29511, (843)358-5800. Published in The Sun News on April 12, 2010

Mrs. Opal Virginia Cox Wood, age 82, died Sunday morning, April 11, 2010 at Conway Manor following an illness. Born October, 17 1927 in Longs, SC, she was the daughter of Mr. Wilbur Herbert Cox and Mrs. Fannie Eva Causey Cox. Mrs. Wood was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a member of Buck Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her son: Keith Wood of Longs, SC; one daughter: Gayla Wood Sellers of Conway, SC; one grandson: Jimmy Boyd Sellers, Jr.; and two great-granddaughters: Hannah and Haley Sellers. Mrs. Wood was predeceased by her parents, her husband Mr. Keith Clifton Wood, and her son-in-law Mr. Jimmy Boyd Sellers, Sr. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Buck Creek Baptist Church with committal services following at Cox Cemetery. Pastor Larry Allen will officiate services. Visitation will be Monday April 12, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Please sign Mrs. Wood'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 12, 2010

Albertine J.Goff Jordan, 81, died Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Conway Manor. She was born May 21, 1928 in Conway, a daughter of the late Noah Lloyd and Retha Mae Edge Jordan. She was predeceased by her first husband, Jessie James Goff and her second husband, Clarence H. Jordan; one son, Jessie Goff, Jr; granddaughter, Angela Goff and two son-in-laws, Gene Gore and Johnny Todd. Albertine loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren very much. She enjoyed cooking and being with people. She was a member of Grace Original Free Will Baptist Church of Loris. She is survived by two sons, Larry Noah Goff (Margaret) of Conway and Bruce Thomas Goff (Ruth) of Autreyville, NC; four daughters, Sandra "Cookie" Singleton (David) of Conway, Lois Ann Todd of Loris, Rachel Gore of Conway and Evelyn Bell (Larry) of Loris; one brother, Thomas Jordan of Summerville; two half brothers, Burnie Jordan and Kenneth Jordan both of Ladson ; two sisters, Medra Guyton of Summerville and Sarah Jo Dempsy of Ladson; four step-daughters, Gertrude Larrimore of Florence, Bonnie Hucks and Martha J. Hubbard both of Conway, Tangie Weltzman of TN. ; several nieces and nephews, twenty grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss her. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Monday, April 12, 2010 and all other times at Sandra "Cookie" Singleton's home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Larry Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Ariel Free Will Baptist Church 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 11 to April 12, 2010

Albertine J.Goff Jordan, 81, died Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Conway Manor. She was born May 21, 1928 in Conway, a daughter of the late Noah Lloyd and Retha Mae Edge Jordan. She was predeceased by her first husband, Jessie James Goff and her second husband, Clarence H. Jordan; one son, Jessie Goff, Jr; granddaughter, Angela Goff and two son-in-laws, Gene Gore and Johnny Todd. Albertine loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren very much. She enjoyed cooking and being with people. She was a member of Grace Original Free Will Baptist Church of Loris. She is survived by two sons, Larry Noah Goff (Margaret) of Conway and Bruce Thomas Goff (Ruth) of Autreyville, NC; four daughters, Sandra "Cookie" Singleton (David) of Conway, Lois Ann Todd of Loris, Rachel Gore of Conway and Evelyn Bell (Larry) of Loris; one brother, Thomas Jordan of Summerville; two half brothers, Burnie Jordan and Kenneth Jordan both of Ladson ; two sisters, Medra Guyton of Summerville and Sarah Jo Dempsy of Ladson; four step-daughters, Gertrude Larrimore of Florence, Bonnie Hucks and Martha J. Hubbard both of Conway, Tangie Weltzman of TN. ; several nieces and nephews, twenty grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss her. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Monday, April 12, 2010 and all other times at Sandra "Cookie" Singleton's home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Larry Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Ariel Free Will Baptist Church 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 11 to April 12, 2010

Lucius Wells Jordan, age 79, husband of Leila Bell Snowden Jordan, of Hwy. 378, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Jordan was born in Conway, S.C., a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Zettie Isla Thompkins Jordan. He loved to farm and spend time with his family. Mr. Jordan was predeceased by one sister, Elease Jordan Capps; one brother, Norman Jordan; and one daughter-in-law, Tammy Hucks Jordan. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are one son, Morris Jordan and his wife, Renee, of Conway; one daughter, Beth Clarke and her husband, Bobby, of Conway; five brothers, Curtis Jordan, Kirby Jordan, Billy Jordan, Ethel Jordan, and Brian Jordan, all of Conway; four sisters, Elinta Wallace of Charlotte N.C., Dea Owens of Conway, Margaret Hucks of Myrtle Beach and Hilda Thompson of Conway; and seven grandchildren, Koty Jordan, Ben Jordan, Seth Hughes, Colby Jennerett, Dara Lundy, Jordan Poston, and Luke Martin. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Juniper Bay Baptist Church with the Rev. Rodney Hord officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2010 at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Agape Hospice and two special friends Dina Graham, and Eloise Calloway. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com. Mr. Jordan and his family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, 290 Ninth Avenue, Aynor SC 29511, (843)358-5800. Published in The Sun News on April 12, 2010

Mrs. Opal Virginia Cox Wood, age 82, died Sunday morning, April 11, 2010 at Conway Manor following an illness. Born October, 17 1927 in Longs, SC, she was the daughter of Mr. Wilbur Herbert Cox and Mrs. Fannie Eva Causey Cox. Mrs. Wood was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a member of Buck Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her son: Keith Wood of Longs, SC; one daughter: Gayla Wood Sellers of Conway, SC; one grandson: Jimmy Boyd Sellers, Jr.; and two great-granddaughters: Hannah and Haley Sellers. Mrs. Wood was predeceased by her parents, her husband Mr. Keith Clifton Wood, and her son-in-law Mr. Jimmy Boyd Sellers, Sr. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Buck Creek Baptist Church with committal services following at Cox Cemetery. Pastor Larry Allen will officiate services. Visitation will be Monday April 12, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Please sign Mrs. Wood'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 12, 2010

CHARLESTON - Fredrick McDuffy Lewis, 70, husband of Barbara Smoak Lewis, of Charleston, died after a long battle with Alpha1 Trypsin Deficiency, Friday, April 9, 2010, at his residence surrounded by his family. Fred was born May 30, 1939, in Conway, SC to the late Fredrick Donald Lewis and Mildred Spivey Lewis. He graduated from Conway High School and attended Coastal Carolina. He enlisted in the Navy and served his country proudly for five years as a pilot. He then owned and operated Carolina Coffee Service for many years. He then became the Industrial sales manager for Ferguson Enterprises, where he retired. Following retirement, he owned and operated Wings of Love and was affectionately known as "The Birdman". He is survived by his wife of 39 years; two daughters, Nicole Lewis Kinsey and her husband, Rev. Alan, of Greenville, SC and Tamara Lewis Koellner and her husband, Brian, of Summerville; his brother, Richard Dale Lewis and his wife, Chrissie of Lexington, SC; his sister, Judie Lewis Lassister and her husband, Sam of Moncks Corner; his grandchildren, Taylor, Grayson, and Rileigh Koellner and Gabriel Kinsey; and his special friends, Garry Barnette, Ann Wright, and Johnny Swygert. The family will receive friends from 2-3 PM on Monday, April 12, 2010, at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. A memorial service will be held at 3 PM, following the visitation, with The Rev. Dr. Herman Yoos, III, Bishop of SC Synod ELCA presiding. Memorial contributions may be to St. Matthias Lutheran Church, PO Box 815, Easley, SC 29641. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 2501 BEES FERRY RD, CHARLESTON, SC 29414. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on April 11, 2010

CONWAY - Calvin George Alford, age 64, of Causey Farm Rd. passed away Friday at his residence. Mr. Alford was born in Conway, SC a son of the late Morris McGee Alford and Katherine E. Ammons Alford. He enjoyed NASCAR and football and was preceded in death by one brother Harry B. Alford Survivors include five sisters; Margaret A. Barfield and husband Billy of Conway; Jacqueline A. Harrelson of Hartsville; Patricia A. McDaniel of Florence; Rebecca A. Jolley and husband Wayne of Florence; Dolly A. Hardwick and husband Bo of Conway; one Brother Nelson E. Alford and wife Betty of Georgetown and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Monday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Burial will follow in State Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. An online guestbook will be available at www. goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in Morning News on April 11, 2010

Lydia Hussey Banks 57, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Conway Medical Center. She was born August 31, 1952, in Conway, S.C. a daughter of Richard H. Hussey Sr. and the late Pearline Burnette Hussey. Brooks Parler and Rusty Banks, her brother-in-laws, preceded her in death. Lydia was a Myrtle Beach High School graduate and an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach, where she was a choir member and MYF counselor. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Survivors include her husband; Billy Randall "Randy" Banks of Conway, her father; Richard Henry Hussey Sr. of Myrtle Beach, her four children; Dawn Banks Nettle and husband Duane of Conway, Brandi Banks Garris and husband Gerry of Myrtle Beach, Billy Randall Banks Jr. and Denise Banks Tindall and husband Michael both of Conway. Her grandchildren; Preston and Austin Nettle, Jacob, Jonathan and Brandon Garris, Blair and Ivy Banks, and Lance and Banks Tindall. Her two brothers; Richard H. Hussey Jr and wife Linda, Michael Hussey and wife Jean, her sister; Helen Hussey Parler all of Myrtle Beach, her mother-in-law; Dean Sanders of Murrells Inlet, her sister-in-laws; Gloria Banks Chiarilli and husband Joe of Hemingway, Judy Banks Colgate and husband Tom of Gastonia, Terron Sanders Holliday and husband Mark of North Augusta, her brother-law; Ford Sanders and wife Michelle of Conway. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 12, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach, with Rev. Ken Timmerman officiating. Burial will follow in the Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Sunday, April 11th at McMillan-Small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach. Memorial may be made in honor of Lydia to; Medical University of S.C. Hollings Cancer Center, PO Box 250955, Charleston, SC 29425. An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on April 10, 2010

N. CHARLESTON - Sally Mozelle Stalvey Wright, 75, the beloved wife and partner in the Christian Ministry of Rev. Howard E. Wright, Sr. went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, April 8, 2010, at the Trident Medical Center, N. Charleston. Mrs. Wright was born the daughter of Preston Alonzo "Lonnie" Stalvey and Carrie Inez Causey Stalvey on January 4, 1935, in Conway. She was a 1953 graduate of Conway High School. She was the epitome of "Southern Mom" devoted to her husband and children, caring for her family, church and community. Mrs. Wright labored faithfully beside her husband for over 53 years leaving a Legacy of Pastoral Ministry. The Wrights were members of the South Carolina Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church where she has served in numerous capacities including Women's Ministry District Director and Minister's Wife's District Director. Howard and Mozelle were married August 13, 1953, and celebrated 56 years together. From their blessed union survive, three children, Wanda (Michael) Shepherd, Debbi (Terry) Cook, and H.E. "Butch" Wright, Jr.; loved as daughter, Susan Cain; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are, Horace (Delores) Stalvey, Maurice (Juanita) Stalvey, Mendell (Barbara) Stalvey, Bill (Judy) Stalvey, Gerri (Jim) McNeill, Rose Nell (John) Singleton, and Barbara (John) Benton. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Elbert Stalvey and Walton Stalvey. The Homegoing Celebration will be 1 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the New Covenant Church of God, 2801 Ashley Phosphate Rd., N. Charleston with interment in the Carolina Memorial Gardens directed by the GEORGETOWN CHAPEL OF MCKENZIE FUNERAL HOME. Mrs. Wright will lie-in-state in the sanctuary of the New Covenant Church of God until her service. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on April 10, 2010

Lydia Hussey Banks 57, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Conway Medical Center. She was born August 31, 1952, in Conway, S.C. a daughter of Richard H. Hussey Sr. and the late Pearline Burnette Hussey. Brooks Parler and Rusty Banks, her brother-in-laws, preceded her in death. Lydia was a Myrtle Beach High School graduate and an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach, where she was a choir member and MYF counselor. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Survivors include her husband; Billy Randall "Randy" Banks of Conway, her father; Richard Henry Hussey Sr. of Myrtle Beach, her four children; Dawn Banks Nettle and husband Duane of Conway, Brandi Banks Garris and husband Gerry of Myrtle Beach, Billy Randall Banks Jr. and Denise Banks Tindall and husband Michael both of Conway. Her grandchildren; Preston and Austin Nettle, Jacob, Jonathan and Brandon Garris, Blair and Ivy Banks, and Lance and Banks Tindall. Her two brothers; Richard H. Hussey Jr and wife Linda, Michael Hussey and wife Jean, her sister; Helen Hussey Parler all of Myrtle Beach, her mother-in-law; Dean Sanders of Murrells Inlet, her sister-in-laws; Gloria Banks Chiarilli and husband Joe of Hemingway, Judy Banks Colgate and husband Tom of Gastonia, Terron Sanders Holliday and husband Mark of North Augusta, her brother-law; Ford Sanders and wife Michelle of Conway. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 12, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach, with Rev. Ken Timmerman officiating. Burial will follow in the Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Sunday, April 11th at McMillan-Small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach. Memorial may be made in honor of Lydia to; Medical University of S.C. Hollings Cancer Center, PO Box 250955, Charleston, SC 29425. An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on April 10, 2010

Joe F. "Jimmy" Harrelson, 64, of Sunrise Drive died Thursday, April 8, 2010 at home. He was born January 5, 1946 in Georgetown, a son of the late Frank Joe and Bertha Jacobs Harrelson. He was also predeceased by one brother, J. W. Griffin and two sisters, Frances Jacobs and Debbie Hanes. Jimmy enjoyed playing his guitar, especially with his grandchildren and singing. He was a very kind hearted person and never met a stranger. He also loved taking care of his animals. Mr. Harrelson is survived by his two sons, Frankie J. Harrelson (Dana) and Tony L. Harrelson (Donna) both of Conway; one daughter, Frances E. Carroll (Sammy) of Conway; one brother, Russell Griffin; five sisters, Carol Smith, Eloise Harrelson, Sherrill Powers, Faye Heath, and Pam Miller; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss him. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 3:00 pm till 5:00 pm Saturday, April 10, 2010. Funeral services will be held 5:00 pm Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Norman Johnson and Rev. David Hardee 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 April 10, 2010

Rev. Russell Jackson Hewitt, age 85, of Windy Hill Drive, died Friday, April 09, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. Rev. Hewitt was born in Horry County, a son of the late John Dave Hewitt and Mary Watts Hewitt. He was member of Riverside Baptist Church. Rev. Hewitt was a dedicated Christian and minister of the Baptist Faith having served the Lord and several churches for 50+ years. Rev. Hewitt was a US Navy Veteran of WWII in unit Casual 44. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Ernestine Hewitt, a sister, Juanita Hammonds and a son in law Claudell Stalvey. Surviving are three sons, Johnny R. Hewitt of Conway, Rev. Ronald J. Hewitt and Elaine of Conway and Larry Hewitt and wife Abby of Loris; two daughters, Frankie Royals and husband Kendall of Conway and Jackie Fenner and husband Rev. Jack Fenner of Conway; fifteen grandchildren, Freddie Hewiitt, Sammy Hewitt, Suzanne Elvis, Rhonda Alford, Gina Hewitt, Jamie Hewitt, Rusty Hewitt, Chris Royals, Caroline Holden, Corinne Cooke, Dell Stalvey, Candida Alford, Chelsea Fenner, Remanda Fenner, Josh Cox; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Daphine Hill of Florida and Varris Faye Williamson of Marion. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. Mike Gerald and Rev. Jack Fenner officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Springfield Baptist Church, 246 Springfield Church Road, Loris, SC 29569 or to Riverside Baptist Church, 2105 Wilderness Ln., Conway, SC 29526. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on April 10, 2010

Ms. Danna Faye Todd, age 45, of Hendricks Shortcut Rd. passed away Friday April 9, 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 in addition to her parents John Monroe Martin and Vonnie Watts and step father Dennise Watts.are one son Chad Alec Johnson and on 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 will be held 4:30 PM Sunday April 11, 2010 at Pee Dee Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Lambert officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive 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 are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home 290 Ninth Avenue 29511 (843)358-5800. Published in The Sun News on April 10, 2010

H.G. TYLER, 71, of Little River, died Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Dorn Veterans Hospital, Columbia, SC. Born on November 28, 1938 in Galivants Ferry, SC, he was the son of the late Hubert Graham and Edna Harrelson Tyler. H.G. was a farmer and was owner of Tyler Accounting. He was a member of the Graddy Masonic Lodge #257 in Aynor since 1961 and was Past Master and a member of American Legion Post #4285. He was associated with The Frugal and Fancy at North Myrtle Beach Flea Market and was a member of Berea Baptist Church. H.G. is survived by his wife of 13 years, Jeannette Strickland Tyler, two daughters, Regina Lee (David) of Aynor, Tracy Holt (Sonny) of Conway; two stepsons, Tommy McCracken (Denise) and Eddie McCracken (Chelle), both of Charleston, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 pm on Saturday at Lee Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm on Sunday in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow at Twin City Memorial Gardens, Loris, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association , Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.leefhc.com. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on April 10, 2010