Hi, I am looking for information on my great-grandfather Joseph E. Neely (spelled various ways). Joseph E. Neely was born in September 1862 in Columbus County, North Carolina. Probably the son of Confederate soldier Edmond Neely (who died probably from wounds received at the Battle of Gaines Mill in Virginia) and Elizabeth A. Cartrette Neely, Joseph E. Neely was a farmer who married Sharlotte Ada Sarvis Neely. They had three children who survived: Joseph Bowden Neely, Sr., Ada Catherine Neely Young (the twin of Oliver Neely who died in infancy), and Ruth Beatrice Neely Rogers. He and his wife are probably buried in unmarked graves in the Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery in Horry County, South Carolina near her Sarvis relatives. I am not, however, certain who Joseph E. Neely's parents are. Any ideas? Thanks, Sharlotte Neely Donnelly donnelly@one.net

FLORENCE - Bernice Altman Rabon, age 86, of Bellingham Ct., formerly of Aynor passed away Saturday, December 17, 2010 at McLeod Hospice House of Florence. Mrs. Rabon was a member of Salem Baptist Church and worked at AVX for 38 years. She was preceded in death by her husband James P. Rabon and a son Billy M. Rabon. Survivors include two daughters Vera Singleton Fore of Aynor, Pansy Saverance, son Bobby P. Rabon (Brenda) all of Florence; a daughter- in- law Ann Rabon of Aynor; nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Monday at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Revisky an Rev. Chris Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice House of Florence 1203 East Cheves St., Florence SC., 29506 or to Salem Baptist Church 4008 Salem Rd, Aynor, SC 29511 An online guest book will be available at www.goldfinchfuneral home.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements Published in Morning News on December 19, 2010

PELION - Funeral services for Joseph Walter 'Joe' Nealy, 71, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with graveside services in Pennyroyal Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2010 in Georgetown, SC. Rev. Robert Busbee will conduct the service with Charles Cribb playing the piano. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home chapel. Memorials may be made to Palmetto Health Foundation Children's Hospital, Dept. 274, P.O. Box 100199, Columbia, SC 29203. Mr. Nealy was born February 15, 1939 in Conway, SC and passed away on Friday, December 17, 2010. He was the son of the late Walter Allison Nealy and Rosa Aldridge Nealy Elliott. Mr. Nealy is survived by his daughters, Debbie Anders of Elgin, Valerie Norton (David) of Swansea, Cindy Schultz (Jerry) of Lexington and son, Joseph W. Nealy II 'Joey' of Columbia; grandchildren, Anna and Danny Anders, Bradley and Candice Nealy, Ethan and Charlotte Schultz and 3 great-grandsons; sister, Alma Martin of Columbia and special friend, Linda Hutto. He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Charlotte Cribb Nealy and 4 sisters, Evelyn Joyner, Gertrude Gore, Lucille Sellers and Irma Jordan. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net Published in The State on December 19, 2010

Sebron Yates Hood, Jr., 79, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010, at Grand Strand Medical Center. Sebron was born and raised in Matthews, N.C., to the late Sebron Yates and Catherine McLeod Hood. At a young age, he showed a keen interest in music, especially the piano, which he began playing for The Matthews Baptist Church while in high school. After graduating from Matthews High School in 1949, he received his Bachelor's Degree in Music from Erskine College in 1953. He then furthered his studies at Union Theological Seminary in New York, N.Y., and earned a Masters Degree in Sacred Music in 1955, while studying organ under Vernon de Tar. From 1955 to 1965 he served as the first full-time organist and choirmaster at Sardis Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. Upon moving to Myrtle Beach, he was employed by Peoples National Bank, C&S National Bank and Bankers Trust. After retiring from banking, he was employed as a real estate paralegal and was Secretary of Horry Land and Improvement Company, all the while, still faithfully serving as organist and choirmaster for Trinity Episcopal Church from 1967 until his retirement in 1992. He was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church, he was a founding member and past president of the Community Concert Association of Myrtle Beach, a past president of the Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; a past member of The Oratorio Singers of Charlotte and a member of the Sons of the America Revolution. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Belle Miller Spivey Hood; daughter, Harriette Hood Louis and husband, Joseph, of Conway; son, Sebron Yates Hood, III and wife, Kimberly of Plano, Texas; son C. A. Spivey Hood and wife, Ashley, of Conway; and seven grandchildren, Miller Catherine Howard and husband, Boggs, Anne Caroline Bethea, Sarah McLeod Hood, Sebron Yates Hood, IV, Helen Elizabeth Hood, Meagan Alexandra Hood, and Emmelyn Edwards Hood; a brother William B. Hood and wife, Gail, of Myrtle Beach; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 20, 2010, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Myrtle Beach with the Reverend Robert Sturdy and the Reverend Iain Boyd officiating. The family will receive visitors after the service in the Parish Hall. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Cemetery in Conway. Memorials may be sent to the Music Fund at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3000 N. King Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, or the Harriette E. Spivey-Sebron Yates Hood Jr. Music Scholarship at Erskine College, P.O. Box 338, Due West, SC 29639. An online guest book will be available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on December 19, 2010

J. Kelly Skipper, 74, died Friday, December 17, 2010 at his residence following an illness. Mr. Skipper was born in Conway, S.C., a son of the late George H. Skipper, Sr. and Lula Skipper Skipper. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Canal Wood. Surviving are one son, Timothy Kelly Skipper of Townsend, Tenn.; one daughter, Kelly Sabrina Fulmer of Vidalia, Ga.; four grandchildren, Tim Skipper, Jessica Skipper, Allison Skaggs and Jaylen Skaggs; two great- grandchildren, Kelly Elizabeth Skipper and Timothy Skipper, III; one brother, Oliver Skipper of Conway; and four sisters, Dottie Calder, Lou Culler, Ethel Davis and Carrie Best, all of Conway. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dock Skipper and George Skipper; and one sister, Ruby Godwin. A funeral service will be held 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2010 in the Conway Chapel of Goldfinch Funeral Home, with the Rev. Greg Cannon officiating. Burial will follow in Free Worship Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be sent to Free Worship Freewill Baptist Church, 5205 Hampton Rd., Conway, SC 29527. Online memorial messages may be sent to www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements. Published in Sun News on December 18, 2010

Maggie V. Grainger, 84, of Maple Street, died Friday, December 17, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. Ms. Grainger was born in Aynor, S.C., a daughter of the late Curtis Leonard and Eula Ella Graham Grainger. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Aynor, where she taught the Senior Adult Sunday School Class for several years. She was a graduate of Wingate College. She worked with Anvil Knitwear for 43 years. Ms. Grainger was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosie Fisher and Willie E. Grainger. Surviving are two sisters, Lila Perkins of Fort Valley, Ga., and Winnie Hardee of Conway; one niece, Theresa Hardwick and husband, Buddy, of Aynor; three nephews, Ricky Anderson and wife, Cynthia, of Aynor, Craig Perkins and wife, Rhonda, of Acworth, Ga., and Barry Perkins and wife, Julie, of Lenoir City, Tenn. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Aynor with the Rev. Glenn Johnson, the Rev. Tom Lovern, and the Rev. Billy Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Aynor Cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Aynor, P.O. Box 651, Aynor, SC 29511. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in Sun News on December 18, 2010

MULLINS - Genaire "Jerry" Dove, 73, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 16, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born in Dillon County to the late Reuben and Inez Morris Dove. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He served his country proudly having served in Vietnam where he received numerous awards. He was a Shriner and a Scottish Rites Mason. He was predeceased in death in addition to his parents, by three brothers, Reuben Dove, Sr, Legrand Dove and Curtis Dove. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Cox Dove of Mullins, one son, Charles Wayne Dove of Apex, N.C., two stepsons, Dennis Michael Dew of Loris and Stephen Gereld Dew of Tennessee; one daughter, Pam Stone of Mullins, and one stepdaughter, Karen L. Dew of North Myrtle Beach; two brothers, Robert Dove and his companion Kathy of Florence, and Wilmer Dove of Summer-ville, S.C., one sister, Betty D. Byrd and her husband Neal of Mullins; three grandchildren, Chance Austin Stone and Blake Aaron Stone, and Nicole Dove; four step-grand-children, Ricca Downer, Grayson Truslow, Savannah Dew, and Christian Dew; and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Cedardale Cemetery in Mullins. A message of condolence for the family may be left at mearesfh.com Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mr. Dove. Published in Morning News on December 18, 2010

Funeral Services for our beloved Thaddous Jamont "TJ" Williams, 30, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2010 from the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1111 Grainger Rd., Conway. Burial will follow in the Marlowe Branch Cemetery, Bucksville Community. Visitation is Friday evening, December 17, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the McKiever Funeral Chapel,Conway. TJ passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the Conway Medical Center. TJ was the son of James "Thad"and Joyce Days Williams. He attended Conway High School and was a graduate of Florence-Darlington Technical College. He will be missed by his parents; sister, Rachel Putnam (James) of Mauldin; brothers, Bobby Days (Hattie) and James Lemont Williams (Devonna), and half brother, Amber Bouie, all of Conway; nephews, Ryan and Jacobe Putnam, Robert, Ashley, Shayla and Ethan Days, and Brianna Bryant; fiancee, Tracy Knight; stepchildren, Dontavious, Calvin and Mikaya; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Published in The Sun News on December 17, 2010

On Sunday, December 12, 2010, the Lord called his child, Clara Elizabeth McGruder, home to be with him. Clara spent her earthly life dedicating herself and her family to serving God. Born to Mrs. Charity Elizabeth Young, a loving and devoted mother who preceded her in death, and Mr. Robert Young, Sr., who also preceded her in death, Clara entered her earthly existence January 4, 1947 in Horry County. Clara made her transition to heaven surrounded by her loved ones, Sunday, December 12, 2010. She recently retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 25 years of dedicated service. Clara was joined in holy matrimony to Roosevelt McGruder who departed this life March, 2004. Her lovely memories are left to be cherished by a family who truly adored the spirit and energy she brought to all who knew her, she leaves two sons, Harvey James Young (Carolyn) of Myrtle Beach, and Terrance James McGruder (Michelle) and a daughter, Kellie McGruder-Miller (William), both of Jacksonville, Fla. Very dear to her heart, she also leaves 10 beautiful grandchildren, Taryn McGruder, Elizabeth Miller, Shayla McGruder, Kayla McGruder, Harvey Young, Jr., Christopher Young, Terrance McGruder, Jr., Shakira Young, Terrance McGruder, II, and Laquasha Young, three "bonus" grandchildren, as she affectionately called them, Maria Miller, Matthew Miller and Melissa Miller, and eight "bonus" great-grandchildren, all of Jacksonville, Fla. She also leaves to cherish her memories are six sisters, Vernell Alston (Burnice), Emily Howard, Queen Esther Bowens (Prince), all of Myrtle Beach, Geraline Odom of Wilmington, N.C., and Rena Bragg (Louie) and Geraldine Ridges, both of Holly Ridge, N.C., three brothers, Robert Young, Jr. and James Young (Mary), both of Myrtle Beach, and Artie Odom Jr. (Margie); also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including a very special friend, Sharon Frazier. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Sandy Grove Baptist Church, Myrtle Beach, with burial in Pine Island Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, December 17, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m., at McMillan-Small Funeral Home. Published in The Sun News on December 17, 2010

LANCASTER - Heaven became a little sweeter on the morning of Monday, December 13, 2010, when Miss April 'Princess' Loretta Willhite went to be with the Lord in Palmetto Health Richland Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born December 31, 1988, in Horry County, SC, a daughter of Laura Jane Horton Willhite Starr and the late James Alan Willhite. Miss Willhite attended Buford High School, enjoyed crafting beaded jewelry and was a 'Champion' member of the Palmetto Health Foundation for Palmetto Health Children's Hospital where she was a tremendous asset in fund-raising events for Cystic Fibrosis. Miss Willhite is survived by her mother, Laura 'Jane' Starr and her husband, Johnny, of the home, three brothers, Gregory Alan Horton of Elgin, SC, Johnny Paul 'J.P.' Starr II and William Ricky Lee Starr of the home, two sisters, Amy Annette Willhite and Emma Marie Willhite, both of the home, paternal grandfather, George Willhite of Simpsonville, SC, uncles, aunts, cousins and extended family and friends from Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, Springs Memorial Hospital and UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center. The Celebration of Life funeral service for Miss Willhite will be noon Saturday, December 18, 2010, in the Buford Middle School Gymnasium by theh Rev. Brad Threatt and the Rev. Eric Plyler. Burial will follow in Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family of Miss Willhite will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2010, at Hartley Funeral Home, 1800 Charlotte Hwy., Lancaster, SC 29720. Due to April's lifelong illness of Cystic Fibrosis and the inability to obtain life insurance, donations toward her funeral expenses would be warmly welcomed. Please remit to: Hartley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1743, Lancaster, SC 29721. An online guest register is available on the obituaries page at www.hartleyfunerals.com. Hartley Funeral Home & Crematory, Lancaster, www.hartleyfunerals.com, is caring for the family of Miss Willhite. Published in The State on December 16, 2010

Harry Edward Lavin Jr, 90 passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 at his home. He was the son of the late Harry Edward Lavin, Sr. and Samuel Kelley Lavin. In addition to his parents he was pre-deceased by his wife, Nancy Jane Lavin, two brothers; Mason Lavin and Kelly Lavin, and two grandchildren; Daniel Wenberg and Jill Hall. He was born September 1, 1920 in the Cedar Creek area of Horry County, South Carolina. Harry served his country heroically during World War II, as a Captain in the United States Army Air Corps, piloting 97 missions. On December 2, 1944 near the France - German border, he was shot down by German forces. His P-47 Thunderbolt fighter plane burst into flames and Harry was able to parachute out of the plane, but was captured by the Germans and held prisoner for eight months. For valorous service during combat he received numerous awards, including a Silver Star and Purple Heart. Harry first broke into the car business in the late 1960's in the Chicago, Illinois area. In 1976 he opened his first automobile dealership representing Ford Motor Company in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. In 1978 after deciding to retire, he moved his family to Myrtle Beach, SC. Retirement lasted only a short time before Harry and his son Howie together went back into the automobile business. In 1987, Harry along with his sons, Howie and John started their own dealership Lavin Cars. Harry's wife Nancy rounded out the day-to-day team. Presently, the "Lavin Family" numbers thirty and is still growing. Harry's passion in life included his family, Nancy, his wife of fifty-two years, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved the game of golf, with a cigar in mouth and putter in hand he was at peace. Now "Pop" has forever peace reunited with Nancy and all his loved ones. We know you're smiling and telling all of us to smile with you. Surviving include, three sons; Harry E. "Howie" Lavin, III and wife Betty, John C. Lavin and wife Millie all of Myrtle Beach, Rick Lavin and wife Donna, of Downers Grove Illinois; three daughters; Nancy M. Kramer and husband Andre of Hollywood FL, Sue Hall and husband, George of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Kathleen Grimwade of Evanston, Illinois; eighteen grandchildren; Scott, Ryan, Brandon, Grant, JJ, Lauren, Zachary, Caroline, Jennifer, Amy, Katie, Ricky, Chelsea, Haley, Hanna, Joey, Kristy, Julie, six great-grandchildren; Max, Brynn, Austin, Brady, Bradley and Hayden, two sisters, Caroline Hightower, of Illinois, Pauline Vollmer of Maryland , a sister-in-law; Margaret Lavin of Illinois and his beloved dog, Suzie. A special thanks to his caregiver, Lillian Brand. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, December 19, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Robert C. Wilkes, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at McMillan-Small Funeral Home on Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Humane Society Of North Myrtle Beach, PO Box 3369, N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in the Sun News December 16, 2010

CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of December 13, 2010, Willa Paul Southard wife of James H. Southard, DVM, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service Thursday, December 16, 2010, in First Baptist Church of Charleston at 2 p.m. Burial, Private. The family will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Wednesday December 15, 2010, between five and seven o'clock and one hour prior to church service on Thursday. Willa was born April 22, 1943, in Loris, South Carolina to Rupert Edsel Paul and Bertha Todd Paul. Willa was an Alumnae of the University of Georgia, member of First Baptist Church of Charleston, member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Conway Chapter, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, very active in - American Cancer Society Productions and the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. She was a Paul Harris Fellow with the Rotary club of St. Andrews. She was also a former den mother with Cub Scouts, she was a member of American Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary, and she was a National Certified Swim Official, a Miss USA Chaperone from 1978-79, and a John Ancrum SPCA spokesman from 1972-80. She is survived by her husband James H. Southard, DVM of Charleston; son, James H. Southard, Jr. DVM and his wife Terri of N. Charleston, SC; daughter, Heather S. King and her husband Eric W. of Ravenel, SC; six grandchildren, Kenzie, Abbey, Bailey, Jamie, Dalton and Jordan; and one brother, Rupert Edsel Paul, Jr. and his wife Lina of Summerton, SC. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Charleston 48 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401, or to Charleston Animal Society 2455 Remount Rd. North Charleston, SC 29406 or the Boy Scouts of America OA 1025 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website, www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on December 15, 2010

Maude Beverly Graham, 99, wife of the late Sidney "Edgar" Graham, of the Martin Hill Community of Conway, S.C., passed away December 11, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Graham was born November 9, 1911 to the late Silas "Dock" Beverly and Adria Pope Beverly. She was the eldest of 12 siblings. Mrs. Graham was a member of the Pauley Swamp Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, and with Baptist Missionary Women. She was a homemaker, who loved to sew, cook and served as a community barber for many years. She was predeceased by a son, Vonzo L. Graham; a daughter, Shirley Graham Mason; and grandson, Robert Mason, Jr.; four brothers, Marvin Beverly, Robert Buck Beverly, Wade Beverly, and S. D. Beverly, all of Conway; four sisters, Fancy Beverly Collins, Ruby Beverly Causey, Grace B. Marlowe, and Alice B. Todd, all of Conway; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Agape Hospice and the caregivers for their love, care, and kindness. Surviving are two daughters, Tessa Graham Edmondson of Conway; Mary G. (Joe) Lundry of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; two sons, Sidney E. "Ned" Graham (Barbara) of Los Angeles, Calif.; John D. Graham (Pauline) of Raleigh, N.C.; and special nephew, C.W. "Carl" Bellamy (Bomiie) of Myrtle Beach. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Darilyn Wilson, Rippy Graham of Columbia, Dan Mason of Hendersonville, N.C., Holli Christi, Sharon Orser & Matthew Colbom of Florida, Jeff and Jason Graham of Raleigh, N.C., Chrystal E. Ball of Nakina, N.C., and Westley Edmondson of Houston, Texas; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Josephine B. Hampton of Georgia and Nina Beverly of Conway; and one brother, Paul Beverly of Conway. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2010 at the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Kirk Lawton and Westley Edmondson. Interment will follow in the State Branch Cemetery, 2700 Beverly Road, Conway. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2010, at the funeral home. Condolences may be made to goldfinchfuneralhome.com. The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements Published in the Sun News December 15, 2010

William Wayne Hucks died on Monday, December 13, 2010. He was born May 28, 1919, in Conway. He was the son of the late John Benjamin and Mamie Hendrick Hucks. Following his education he joined the Army and served his country in World War II for four years. He was a forward-observer on the front lines and earned four Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and a Purple Heart. Mr. Hucks came to Myrtle Beach and has been associated with many businesses. He worked at Winstead Gas Company and installed gas lines in most Myrtle Beach homes in the 1940's and 1950's. He worked at Winstead Furniture Company and Funeral Home and later owned Bennett and Hucks Funeral Home where he served as funeral director. He owned and operated Hucks Esso Station and was associated with Goodyear Distributing Company. The Flamingo Drive-In Theatre and Deerfield Restaurant and Motel in Conway were family businesses that he owned as well. He developed and was president of Coastal Mall in Conway for fourteen years. He built the Princess Inn Motel and Restaurant that later became The Longhorn on 77th Avenue North. He also built the Texas Steer Steak House that became the Great American Steak House at 79th Avenue North. In addition to his businesses, he had tobacco farms in the Conway area and held various real estate interests. He was formerly a member of the Elks Club, Jaycees, Lions Club, Pine Lakes Country Club, Conway Cotillion Club, and Myrtle Beach Cotillion Club. He served First United Methodist Church on the Administrative Board and Board of Stewards. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth "Ebeth" Spivey Hucks, and four daughters, Elizabeth Hucks Ervin of Myrtle Beach, Margaret Hucks Talbert and husband, Joel, of Fairhope, Alabama, Jean Hucks Hussey and husband, Michael, of Myrtle Beach, and Carol Hucks Stalvey and husband, Greg, of Myrtle Beach. "Popie" had nine grandchildren, William Grayson Ervin, Albert Miles Ervin, Kristen Brittany Talbert, Meredith Jean Hussey, Natalie Renee Hussey, Pamela Michelle Hussey, Nicole Stalvey Sasser and husband, Craig, Jennifer Stalvey Floyd and husband, Justin, and Chadwick Gregory Stalvey and wife, Layne. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Taylor Sasser, Carson Sasser, and Macy Floyd, and three sisters, Carrie Inabinet, Lella Johnson, and Mamie Leach. He was predeceased by his brother, Ryan Hucks; and sister, Mary Dusenbury. Visitation will be at McMillan-Small Funeral Home Tuesday, December 14, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m., and other times at the home of Jean and Michael Hussey. Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2010, with Rev. Ken Timmerman and Rev. Jonathan Tompkins officiating. Burial will follow at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1367, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 or to Epworth Children's Home, P.O. Box 50466, Columbia, SC 29250. An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net. McMillan-Small Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Published in the Sun News December 14, 2010

Mary Emily Platt Jackson, wife of the late Nelson Jackson III, of Ocean Lakes Campground, died Saturday, December 11, 2010 at her residence. She was born and raised in Conway, S.C., the daughter of the late Mary Cornelia Dusenbury and Dr. Vivian Francis Platt. She graduated from Conway High School before attending Converse College. She graduated from Converse in 1942 with a degree in Voice Performance. She married the love of her life, Nelson Jackson III, on June 2, 1942. Their devotion to one another was the foundation to nearly 68 years of marriage. In 1970 Mr. and Mrs. Jackson moved to Myrtle Beach to develop the world-renowned Ocean Lakes Family Campground, which opened on July 2, 1971, with thirty campsites and one bathhouse. Since that time, she and her family built The Jackson Companies into a diversified business enterprise comprised of Ocean Lakes Family Campground, Prestwick Golf & Country Club, Ocean Lakes Properties, Sunway Charters and Tours, Crystal Lake Mobile Home Village, Ocean Lakes RV Center and the master-planned development SayeBrook. She was very active in her community, serving on numerous civic boards and organizations. She served in numerous leadership roles with the Peter Horry Chapter of DAR, Chicora Chapter Colonial Dames, Archibald Rutledge Club, Horry County Historical Society, First Presbyterian Women, Friends of Brookgreen Gardens, Long Bay Symphony Board and the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum Board. Mrs. Jackson received numerous honors for her service to the community and the state of South Carolina. She and Mr. Jackson shared many accolades together as their partnership impacted the lives of thousands. They were named the 2001 Citizen(s) of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce; they each received the Order of the Palmetto from Governor Sanford in 2004; the South Carolina House of Representatives named them the District 107 Distinguished Citizens of the Year and designated June 2, 2006 as "Mary Emily and Nelson Jackson Day" in South Carolina; and were both awarded the 2007 Ashby Ward Pioneer(s) of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Jackson's love for God, her husband and her family were first and foremost. Her passion for music and the arts brought joy and happiness to countless others. She leaves a legacy of goodness, kindness, love and compassion. She will be missed but we know she is united with Nelson now and in a far better place. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her five daughters, Mary Emily Jackson Vallarino and husband, Manuel, of Conway, Laura Jackson Hoy and husband, Winston, of Myrtle Beach, Kathryn "Kaki" Jackson Williamson and husband, Johnny, of Denmark, Rachel Jackson Gandy and husband, John, of Murrells Inlet, and Jeanne Jackson Mize and husband, Joe, of Columbus, N.C.; grandchildren, Kathryn Hoy Kauffman, Will Hoy and his wife, Jennifer, Thomas Hoy, Salley Williamson, John Williamson, Elizabeth Gandy Hall and husband, Jonathan, Wilson Gandy and his wife, Tippins, Joseph Mize and wife, Lindsay, Charlie Mize, Wes Mize, Manuel Vallarino, Jr. and his wife, Ida, Lilia Elisa Navarro and her husband, Anibal, Roberto Vallarino and his wife, Giovanna and Juan Vallarino and his wife, Lisa; great-grandchildren Allison, Peyton, Abigail, Campbell and James; Ines Elvira, Manuel, Susie, Mimi, Lilia, Maria Cristina, Roberto, Humberto, Julio, Mateo, Lucas and Juan. She was preceded in death by her brother Vivian Francis Platt, Jr. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach with Dr. Robert C. Wilkes and Dr. Kirk Lawton officiating. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to all the devoted caregivers that they were blessed with. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach Music Ministries, P.O. Box 1306, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578. An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Sun News December 12, 2010

Edsel Hayden Bashor, 88, of Collins Avenue, died Friday, December 10, 2010 at the VA Hospital in Charleston, S.C. Mr. Bashor was born in Tenn., the son of the late Orsa and Louisa Bashor. He was the last surviving boat builder in Murrells Inlet, S.C. He was preceded in death by one brother, Estel Bashor; and two sisters, Velma Padgett and Edith Chapman. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Bashor; sons, Glenn Bashor and his wife, Betty, of Murrells Inlet, and Steve Bashor of Murrells Inlet. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m.Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Larry Medlin officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. An online guest book is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Sun News December 12, 2010

Shirley Brewer Sketers, 73, died Friday, December 10, 2010 at Agape Hospice of Conway. Born on March 4, 1937 in Horry County, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Pope and Rosa Lee Cox Hamilton. Mrs. Sketers is survived by her husband, Albert Sketers of Little River; two sons, Randy O'Rourke of Socastee, Chris Hamilton of Crescent Beach; step-daughters, Sharon Vereen of North Myrtle Beach, Synese Sketers and Kecia Sketers, both of Wilmington, NC and Tonya Gore of Columbia, SC; and sister, Sonny Winston of Charlotte. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, December 13, 2010 in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family. Published in the Sun News December 12, 2010

Sandra L. Mosley passed Tuesday, December 7,2010 in Jacksonville, FL. Sandra is the sister of Ethel and Ossie Tillery, both of Conway, S.C. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 1 p.m. at The House of Wright Mortuary, 208 E. 35th Street, Wilmington, Del. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park , New Castle, Del. A memorial service will be forthcoming in South Carolina. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to The House of Wright Mortuary. You may send your condolences to www.houseowrightmortuary.com. (302) 762-8448. Published in The Sun News on December 12, 2010

Steve Monroe Cox, 61, of Jackson Bluff Road died Thursday, December 09, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He was born May 19, 1949 in Mullins, a son of the late Henry Denton Cox Jr. and Beatrice Shelley Cox. Steve was a loving husband, brother and friend. He lived and enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his pets, but he especially loved spending time on the water and time with friends. He served in the US Army and was a member of the American Legion and Jordanville Masonic Lodge #297. Steve was owner and operator of Cox Corporation for thirty-five years. Mr. Cox is survived by his loving wife of seventeen years, Lynn MacAuley Cox; one brother, Herald Cox of Conway; three sisters, Dixie Cox Eubank (Tom) of Murrells Inlet, Rhonda Cox Boone (Jeff) of James Island and Trudy Cox Smith of Murrells Inlet; five nieces, Alicia Harrell, Kristen Campbell, Cassie Jordan, Elsie MacAuley and Maeve MacAuley; two nephews, Justin Harrell and Colton Smith and many other family and friends who will miss him. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday, December 11, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held 2pm Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at 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 December 10, 2010

Nancy Bell Watts Bellamy, 82, died Wednesday, December 8, 2010 following an illness at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Mrs. Bellamy was born July 1, 1928 in Loris, S.C., daughter of the late Gaston Watts and the late Mattie West Watts. Mrs. Bellamy retired from Aberdeen Industries and then worked for many years as a floral designer with Kathy's Flowers and Gifts in Loris. Mrs. Nancy was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, she was a devoted homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include her two sons, J. Dan Bellamy, Sr., and Layne Bellamy and wife, Diane, all of Loris; two daughters, Jeannette Summers and husband, Dwight, of Orangeburg, and Diane King and husband, Mark, of Clinton; one sister, Virginia Carter and husband, Paul, of Longs; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bellamy was predeceased by her parents; her husband, John Dallas Bellamy; two sisters, Lois Gore and Lou Berta Cox; and one grandson, Cory Alexander King. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with Reverend David Watts officiating. Committal services will follow at Buck Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2010 at Hardwick Funeral Home. Please sign Mrs. Bellamy'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 December 10, 2010