Annie Jane Cox Wilson, age 78, entered into the presence of the Lord from her home in the Daisy community on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Mrs. Wilson was the beloved widow of Jim Wilson. She was born October 1, 1932 in Loris, SC, daughter of the late Thomas James Cox and the late Mae Mahaley Porter Cox. Mrs. Wilson worked for many years with Tabor City Sewing Factory and Talon Mfg., as well as farming beside her husband until she retired and cared for him until his death in 1987. Mrs. Wilson was a devoted mother to two children by birth and five children of the heart, which she lovingly raised in the Christian faith. She loved her family and encouraged them to love one another and to stay strong in their love for God, their country and to one another. She loved all and never met a stranger. Survivors include her son: Jimmy Dale Wilson of Loris; her daughter: Wanda Wilson Hughes and her husband, Randall of Conway; three grandchildren: Kaitlyn Wilson, Jolene Harrell and husband, Billy and Jarrett Hughes and wife, Brandy all of Conway and one great-grandchild, Ella Ireland Hughes. She loved and cared for five children of the heart, her nephew and nieces, Billy Cox and wife, Patsy of Conway, Sylvia Fowler and husband, Wayne of Loris, Rachel Sisk and husband, Carl of Mt. Gilead and Carl Cox of Conway and the late Kenneth Cox. She has been Nanny and Grandma to many, Jarrett, Jolene, Kaitlyn, Neil, Scottie, April, Chad, Billy Ray, Tammy, Eric, Amanda, Kevin, Matthew, Wendy and all of their children. We want to acknowledge and express our gratitude to her faithful caregivers, Mary Cannon, Charlene Parker, Myrtle Holmes, Libby Holden and Laura Mae Martin for all of their love and compassion during her sickness, may God Bless each and everyone of them. We would also like to thank each and every employee at the Loris Extended Care Facility who truly represent God's extended hands. Everyone associated with Amedisys Hospice with very special thanks to Nickie Cox and Renee Hill. Also, to her loving Church Family at Macedonia Baptist Church and to all of our friends and extended family for all of their prayers, support and the love shown during this difficult time. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with committal services following at Carter Cemetery. Pastor Bill Thompson will officiate services. Visitation will be Friday, November 26, 2010 from 6 until 8 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church, 2360 Red Bluff Rd., Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mrs. Wilson's online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in the Sun News November 26, 2010

Ruby Lee Todd Hardwick, age 93, wife of the late Leo Hardwick, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hardwick was born July 29, 1917 in Conway, a daughter of the late Sam and Mary Skipper Todd. She was a dedicated charter member of Free Worship Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Hardwick was active in the present design of the church and held many offices. She loved her Lord and church above everything. Mrs. Hardwick was preceded in death by five brothers, Geder Todd, Kinley Todd, Victor Todd, J.M. Todd, and Henry Todd all of Conway; two sisters, Eliza Lewis and Gladys Sessions of Conway; three sons, Wendell Hardwick, Billy Hardwick and Winford Hardwick all of Conway; one granddaughter, Tammy Lee Long and one grandson, Lee Hardwick of North Myrtle Beach. Surviving include two sons, Truitt Hardwick and wife Grace of Conway, Johnny Hardwick and wife Donna of Little River; three daughters, Sarah Jordan and husband Ringle of North Myrtle Beach, Helen Long and husband Barney of Longs, and Jolane Strickland and husband Joe of Conway; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Emma Cooper of Conway. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, November 26, 2010 at Free Worship Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Cannon, Rev. Arthur McElveen, and Dr. Billy Carroll officiating. Entombment will follow in the church cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, November 25, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Free Worship Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, 5205 Hampton Road, Conway, SC 29527. Sign a guestbook at wwwgoldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Sun News Novemeber 25, 2010

Dessie Canada Caines, age 97, died Monday, November 22, 2010 at Loris Extended Care Facility following an illness. Born March 12, 1913 in Loris, SC she was the daughter of William Albert Canada and Amanda McDowell Canada. Mrs. Caines was a homemaker and a longtime member of Beulah Baptist Church. Survivors include her two sons, Richard P. Caines and wife, Mary of Loris and William Royce Caines and wife, Cary of Seneca, SC; four daughters: Flora C. Carroll and husband, Jim of Aiken, SC, Rachel C. Kisiah of Florence, SC, Loretta C. Peele and husband, Charlie of Gainesville, FL and Melba C. Payne and husband Sam of Charlotte, NC and many loving grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Caines was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Parlett Tillman Caines. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, November 26, 2010 at Beulah Baptist Church with committal services following at Beulah Cemetery. Reverend Andy Bass will officiate services. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church, 2651 Hwy. 66, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mrs. Caines online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in the Sun News November 24, 2010

MULLINS, SC - Bonnie Lou Williamson Perritt Johnson, 56, died Monday, November 22, 2010 at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence after an illness. Bonnie was born December 16, 1953 in Horry County, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Martha Elizabeth Pridgen Williamson. She was a homemaker and a member of Christian Faith Baptist Church. Surviving Bonnie are: a Daughter: Amy Perritt of Mullins; 2 Grandchildren: Michael Storm Reaves and Kenneth Maxwell Reaves; 4 Sisters: Joyce Lackey of Mullins, Janet (Harvey) Britt of Mullins, Jean (Richard) Martin of Mullins and Sylvia Britt of Mullins; a Special Niece: Crystal Williamson of Mullins; and several other nieces and nephews. Bonnie was predeceased by her first husband, Gerald Perritt; her second husband, Billy Johnson; 3 brothers, Elvin Williamson, Robbie Williamson and Keith Williamson and 3 sisters, Carolyn Elliott, Marilyn Martin Soles and Bobbie Horne. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 24, at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glenn Ailshie officiating. Entombment will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Published in Morning News on November 24, 2010

MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Brown McCallum Hamer, Jr., 74, of Myrtle Beach, SC, died Sunday, November 7, 2010 after a short battle with cancer. He was born March 1, 1936, in Florence, SC to the late Brown McCallum and Louise Gary Haynsworth Hamer of Dillon, SC. He earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1952 and his Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm Award in 1953. Mr. Hamer graduated from Dillon High School in 1954 where he lettered in football and baseball. While attending Davidson College, he played football and was a member of the Delta Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. In 1958, he graduated with a B.S. in Economics. During his career in corporate accounting, he worked for Beaunit Corp., Shakespeare Co., Wilbur Driver Co., and Amax Inc. From 1983 to 1995, he was President of Hamark Enterprises dba Orangeburg Ace Hardware. Mr. Hamer was a lifelong member of Mackey Lodge 77 A.F.M., served a term as State Secretary of the SC Chapter of the National Association of Accountants, was a Trustee of The R.P. Hamer, Sr. Cemetery Association, and was a former member of the Lions Club. He was a charter member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and the American Diabetes Association, both of Orangeburg, SC. Mr. Hamer is survived by his daughters, Sara Anne Hamer Edmonds of Myrtle Beach and Elizabeth Gary Hamer Albrecht (Robert) of Fayetteville, NC. Also surviving are three grand-daughters: Katherine Louise Edmonds, Emma Louise Albrecht, and Rebecca Marie Albrecht. A brother, Robert Pickett Hamer and a sister, Margaret Louise Hamer Floyd, both of Dillon, prede-ceased him. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Dillon conducted by Rev. John O. Baumgartner, Jr. Memorials may be made to The RP Hamer, Sr. Cemetery Association and sent to c/o RC Hamer, 300 West Maple Street, Clinton, SC 29325. Published in Morning News on November 24, 2010

Joseph "Joe" Tindall, 84, of Cates Bay Hwy., died Monday, November 22, 2010 at Agape Rehabilitation of Conway. Mr. Tindall was born in Horry County, a son of the late Bunyon William and Hester Ann Hucks Tindall. He was a U.S. Army and Navy Veteran of World War II. Mr. Tindall was a member of Jamestown Baptist Church. He retired from Santee Cooper. Mr. Tindall was preceded in death by a son, Joseph "Joey" Tindall; and brothers, Thomas Lofton Tindall, Jack Tindall and Eugene Tindall; two sisters, Caldone Hendrick and Everette Gasque. Surviving are his wife, Barbara "Bobbie" Hucks Tindall of Conway; two sons, Michael E. Tindall and wife, Bonnie, Richard "Ricky" Tindall and wife, Nancy, all of Conway; four grandchildren, Michael P. Tindall and wife, Denise, Wendy Meares and husband, Mack, Timothy Tindall, Dylan Tindall, and Lorne Graham and wife, Selena; three great-grandsons; and one sister, Hazel Louise Hardee of Myrtle Beach. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, with Rev. Wm. Lynn Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Jamestown Baptist Church, 2501 9th Avenue, Conway, SC 29527. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements Published in the Sun News November 23, 2010

Mable Davis Snowden, 91, wife of the late Bates Snowden, died Monday morning at her home. Mrs. Snowden was born in Horry County, the daughter of the late Bruce and Mellie Davis. After marrying Bates, they were constant companions working side by side on the farm for over fifty years. They also enjoyed visiting others in the community. Mrs. Snowden was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where she was in charge of the Card Ministry for many years. She was predeceased by two brothers, F. Emory and G. Coley Davis; and three sisters, Florence Hansen, Leila Singleton, and Dorothy Davis. Survivors include two daughters, Sara S. Bates and Lois S. Byrd (Roger), both of Charleston; two sons, George H. Snowden (Mary) and Samuel B. Snowden (Peggy), both of Conway; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and special friends and caregivers, Nancy Richardson, Lisa and Katrina. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Hospice Care of South Carolina, especially, Susan, Yvonne, Annette, and John. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2010 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Swilley and the Rev. Billy Hackett officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be sent to Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 5025 Hwy. 378, Conway, SC 29527 or Hospice Care of South Carolina, 1320-G Hwy. 501 Business, 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 November 23, 2010

Randell Wayne "Randy" Johnson, 54, husband of Debbie Johnson, died Sunday, November 21, 2010 after an illness. Randy was born March 19, 1956 in Mullins, a son of the late Ebb Johnson and the late Belle Jones. He was a retired construction worker. Randy, who was proud of his military service, was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Viet Nam era. Surviving Randy in addition to his wife are two stepchildren, Candace Murtaugh and Timothy Page; a grandchild, Cheyenne Murtaugh; his sisters and brothers, Shelby Jean Herring of Tabor City, N.C., Shirley D. Mishoe of Pensecola, Fla., Joseph F. Johnson of Loris, Winnie J. Wise of Lake City, James Brooks Johnson of Galivants Ferry and Roger Dale Johnson of Lake Alfred, Fla.; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Randy was predeceased by a brother, Henry Lester Johnson; and a sister, Corine Lewis. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev. Maxie Hardee officiating. Burial will follow in Berea Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, November 23, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Published in The Sun News on November 23, 2010

Hildred Clayton Harrelson, Sr., 77, died Sunday, November 21, 2010, at his home following an illness. Born January 13, 1933 in Loris, S.C., he was the eldest son of Alvia Preston Harrelson and Jennie Bell Suggs Harrelson. Mr. Hildred Harrelson graduated Valedictorian at Green Sea High School in 1950 and continued his education earning an Associates Degree from Southeastern Community College. In 1953, he married Betty Jane Springs and began his career with Firestone Tire & Rubber Company where he was employed for twenty-five years. Mr. Harrelson also worked as an independent Health & Life Insurance Agent, Real Estate Agent, and farmer. Mr. Harrelson was a dedicated Christian and an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he served in many capacities including: Deacon, Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Building and Cemetery Committees. He was a Charter Member and past President of the Tabor City Lions Club and a past President of the Tabor City Chamber of Commerce. He was a loving and compassionate husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. Mr. Harrelson is survived by his mother, Jennie Bell Suggs Harrelson of Loris; his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Betty Jane Springs Harrelson of Loris; son, H. Clayton "Clay" Harrelson, Jr. and wife, Pamela Workman Harrelson, of Loris; daughter, Amy Lynn Harrelson Edwards and husband, James Hubert Edwards, of Loris; three grandchildren, Hannah Catherine Edwards, Henry Clayton Harrelson and Holly Caroline Edwards; one brother, Bobby Windal Harrelson and wife, Freida Harrelson, of Gastonia, N.C.; two nephews, Victor Harrelson and wife, Ellie Harrelson. and Dean Harrelson and wife, Rhonda Harrelson; two great-nephews; and one great-niece. Mr. Harrelson was predeceased by his father, Alvia Preston Harrelson. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with committal services following at Mt. Zion Cemetery. The Rev. David Watts, Dr. Bill Bennett and the Rev. Bill Thompson will officiate services. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 23, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m., at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2610 Mt. Zion Rd., Loris, SC 29569, or to Mercy Hospice & Palliative Care, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Please sign Mr. Harrelson's online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com, or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in the Sun News November 23, 2010

Sunday afternoon there was a wonderful celebration in Heaven for a new Angel, Milford "Mel" Causey arrived. Mr. Causey was born in Conway, a son of the late Robert Fulton and Maybelle Stalvey Causey, Sr. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Causey retired as a Senior Vice President with Bank of America. He was an avid golfer. Surviving are his wife, Priscilla Causey of Myrtle Beach; one son, Gregory Fulton and wife, Kelly, of Fort Mill; one daughter, Kimberley Causey Gomez of St. Croix, Virgin Islands; four grandchildren, Antonio Fulton Gomez, Tyler Fulton Causey, Gabriella Bonet Gomez, and Samantha Mary Causey; two brothers, Robert Causey, Jr. and wife, Pat, of Columbia, Jesse Causey and wife, Sylvia, of Conway; five sisters, Velma Jacobs and husband, Jake, of Richmond, Va., Veronia Jordan and husband, Blonzie, of Conway, Ruby Lee Fowler and husband, Nelson, of Conway, Marguerite Benton of Conway, and Olene McNair and husband, Bobby, of Myrtle Beach; several nieces and nephews, and one sister-in-law, Charlotte Mullins of Madison, Va. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Novembaer 26, 2010 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Guffey and Rev. Tommy Rowe officiating. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Mausoleum directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive family and friends prior the service, from 2 until 3 p.m., at the church. Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church Growing Strong, 603 Elm 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 November 23, 2010

DARLINGTON - Rachel Ann Messer Carroll, age 57, died Monday, November 22, 2010 in a local hospital. Funeral Services will be 2:30 Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in the Chapel of Belk Funeral Home with interment following in Mount Hope Cemetery. Born July 11, 1953 in Horry County, she is the daughter of Velma Cooper Graham and the Late Melvin Messer. Rachel attended Mechanicsville Baptist church and enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. S urviving in addition to her mother are two daughters: Tammy (Frank) Head-Durant of Florence, Denise (Patrick) Port of Darling-ton; five grandchildren: Rabin Mott, Regan Mott, Reid Durant, Jr. Port; one great-grandchild : Bryant Gainey, two sisters: Mary Ann Teal of Scranton and Barbie Smith of Greenville. Rachel was preceded in death by her father and her step father, Grover Graham. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Belk Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice House Post Office Box 100551 Florence, SC 29502-0551 or www.mcleodfoundation .org. Sign the guestbook at www.belkfuneralhome @aol.com Published in the Morning News November 23, 2010

LADSON, SC - Joseph "Frank" Bland, age 87, of Ladson, SC, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 20, 2010, at a local hospital. He was born in Conway, SC on November 11, 1923, to the late Sam Bland and Atha Bessie Jordan Bland. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was an avid farmer and gardener. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his daughter, Doris Nettles (Don) of Ladson, SC; son, Jerry Lee Cooper of Ladson SC; sister, Marie Norris (Don) of Ashboro, NC; brothers, Bill Bland of Longs, SC, and Henry Bland (Eleana) of Douglas, GA; grandchildren, Jerry Cooper (Cindy) of CA, Jarold Cumbee (Rebecca) of Ladson, SC, Natalie Davidson (John) of Ladson, SC; great-grandchildren: Tyler and Trenton Cumbee, Brandon and Taylor Cooper, Ashlee and Cameron, and Cooper Davidson, and Chyenne Ross. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 7113 Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, November 22nd at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, NORTH CHARLESTON. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on November 21, 2010

Beulah Dusenbury Lane Harrelson, 88, of 34th Avenue, North died Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Tidelands Hospice House in Georgetown where she had been a resident for a short while. Mrs. Harrelson was born in Conway, a daughter of the late William Ellis and Annie Singleton Dusenbury. She grew up in the Toddville section of Horry County and was a graduate of Conway High School. Mrs. Harrelson was preceded in death by her first husband, T. O. Lane, Sr.; her second husband, G. Wallace Harrelson; a son, Marshall W. Lane; two brothers, Dick Dusenbury and Zack Dusenbury; two sisters, Mary D. Lane and Alma D. Harrelson; six half brothers; and one half sister. She was a member of the Eastern Star and had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Conway and Myrtle Beach for many years. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the nurses and staff of Fresenius Dialysis Center, 1 East of Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and Tidelands Hospice House. Surviving are two sons, T.O. "Buddy" Lane, Jr. and David D. Lane, both of Myrtle Beach; one daughter, Cynthia L. Danielsen and her husband, Ted, of Myrtle Beach; one daughter-in-law, Diane B. Lane of Columbia, S.C.; six grandchildren, Wesley I. Lane of Columbia, S.C., Christopher Danielsen of Baltimore, Md., Josh Lane of Myrtle Beach, Lane Danielsen and Lesley Lane, both of Columbia, S.C., and Missy Strickland of Suwanee, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from Union United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kevin Childs officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2010. Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or the National Kidney Foundation , 508 Hampton Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29201. Please sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements Published in the Sun News November 22, 2010

Ralph Carson, 83, of Franks Lane, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Carson was born in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Ralph Austin and Elizabeth Carson. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Mr. Carson was a member of the Moose Lodge, and was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pinky; two brothers, Richard and Bob Carson. Surviving are one daughter, Pamela Stauffer and husband, Carl, of Conway; two grandchildren, Brian Daughterty of Conway and Mike Daugherty of Akron, Ohio; three great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Samantha, and Dominic; three step-grandchildren, Carl, Jr., Chuck, and Chris; two brothers, Raymond Carson, George Carson; one sister, Garnet Pursley; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday,November 22, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, with Pastor Mark Burlinson officiating. Memorials may be sent to the Horry County Animal Shelter, 1923 Industrial Park Road, Conway, SC 29526. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arraignments Published in the Sun News November 21, 2010

Hugh E. Smith, Sr., 85, of Orangeburg and formerly of Beaufort, SC died Friday, November 19, 2010 at Magnolia Place in Longwood Plantation, Orangeburg. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 22, 2010 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Orangeburg with the Rev. J. Michael Smith and Rev. Susan Ulmer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Orangeburg. Dr. Smith was born in Mullins, SC, a son of the late Howard B. Smith and Ruth Bethea Smith. He graduated from Mullins High School and attended the Citadel, University of Mississippi, Duke University and the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his internship and residency at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC. Prior to practicing medicine Dr. Smith served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1945, on the U.S.S. LST 286. He saw action at the D-Day invasion in southern France and Okinawa, Japan. His rank was a Pharmacist's Mate 1st Class. Dr. Smith began his career in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1954 and retired in 1983. He was the former Chief of Staff at the Orangeburg Regional Hospital, President of the South Central Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, and a member of the South Carolina OB/GYN Association. He was a charter member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church of Orangeburg and a member of Carteret United Methodist Church of Beaufort. He was a past President of Orangeburg Rotary Club & Scout Master of Explorer Sea Scouts. He was an avid sailor and skilled furniture craftsman. He loved his medical practice and patients and he delivered over 5000 babies in 3 Counties. Surviving are his wife of 63 years Mrs. Martha Meares Smith Of the Oaks, a daughter Bonnie Raney (Dan) of Lake Lure N.C., one son, Jefferson H. Smith of West Columbia, daughter in law Kim O. Smith of Aiken, six grandchildren Shannon (Kenny) Perry, Susan (Scott) Justice , Rebecca (Tony) Williams, Misty S. Goldiner, Kimberly S. (Tom) Patterson, Christopher B. Smith and 5 great grandchildren, brother in law Sam (Laura) Meares of Fayetteville N.C. Predeceased by one brother Dr. Howard B. Smith Jr., two sons, Hugh E. Smith Jr. and Brian B. Smith . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Andrews United Methodist Church, 1980 Columbia Rd., Orangeburg 29118, Hospice Care of South Carolina, 1275 Boulevard, Orangeburg, SC 29118, or The Oaks, P.O. Box 327, Orangeburg S.C. 29116. Please sign the families' online guestbook at www.dukesharleyfuneralhome.com Published in The State on November 21, 2010

Elizabeth 'Betty' King, 87, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the Agape Hospice Care in Conway, SC. Betty has seven living children: Judy Thrana, Joe King, Mark King, Mary Wilder, Susan Horton, David King, and Becky Riley. She has 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two of her children, Michael King and Patricia 'Patty' King, both of Loris. Memorials in her name can be made to The Catholic Church of the Resurrection, Social Hall Building Fund, at 704 Heritage Road, Loris, SC, 29569. Please see Mrs. King's full obituary and sign her online guest book at Hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in The State on November 20, 2010

Foye W. Graham, went to be with the Lord Thursday November 18, 2010. Mrs. Graham died at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. Mrs. Graham was born November 9, 1940 in Conway, a daughter of the late Dennis R. and Jesse C. Gibbons Williams. She was also preceded in death by her two husbands, Wilbur Joe Graham and Eugene Allen Dew, Sr.; and a son, Eugene Allen Dew, Jr.; two brothers, Rev. John Gibbons and Thomas Gibbons, and two sisters, Helen Godbolt and Lela Maude W. Cannon. Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia Brown (Paul) of Galivants Ferry and Nancy G. Roberts of Loris; two brothers, Arthur F. Williams (Sophie) of West Columbia and Michael Williams (Kim) of Conway; four sisters, Mae Ray of Hemingway, Cassie West (Junior) of Conway, Saddie Kellar (Rev. Edwin Stump) of St. Stephens, and Deborah Blackburn (Frank) of Loris; three step brothers, Rev. Gregg Cannon (Jeanette) and Jimmy Cannon (Linda), both of Conway, and Barry Cannon (Cathy) of Fla.; five grandchildren, one of which lived in the home, Lorie Brown, Becky Barnhill (Andy), Jamie Brown, Yvonne Heffington (Jonathan), Merissa Lee (Angel), nine great-grandchildren, Michael Ryan, Bailee, Callie, Katie, Jimmy, Nick, Raynor, Nehemiah and Liliana; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Conway FreeWill Baptist Church with burial to follow in C. Graham Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2010 at Conway Funeral Services. Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice Care, 8216 Devon Ct., Myrtle Beach SC 29572. You may sign an online guestbook at www.conwayfuneralsvc.net. Published in The Sun News on November 19, 2010

Sarah Young Thompson, 98, of Pawleys Island, departed this life on Monday, November 15, 2010. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2010 at St. John AME Church in Pawleys Island with the Rev. Alford Buckner officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery under the direction of McKnight-Fraser Funeral Home. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until the hour of services at the Church. Mrs. Thompson was born December 16, 1911 in Pawleys Island, the daughter of the late Charlie and Josephine Young. She was a member of St. John AME Church where she served as an usher and in other capacities. Survivors are her children, Ephraim Thompson, Charlie Thompson, Clinton Thompson, Rodney Thompson, and Shirley T. Bessellieu; 18 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Arrangements are entrusted to McKnight-Fraser Funeral Home. Friends may sign a guest book at www.McKnightfraser@aol.com. Published in The Sun News on November 18, 2010

Krystle Clark Ripple, 26, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. She was born December 22, 1983 in Myrtle Beach, a daughter of Christian C. Ripple and Janie Bitterman Ripple. Krystle was a graduate of Saint Andrew Catholic School, Myrtle Beach High School, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University. She loved photography, art and hiking, and spending time outdoors, and was a member of Beach Community Church. Survivors include her mother, Janie B. Ripple (Stephen L. Gwin) of Myrtle Beach; her father, Christian C. Ripple (Debbie Ripple) of Myrtle Beach; a brother, Bryan C. Ripple and wife, Jessica; nephew, Brody C. Ripple of Powder Springs, Ga.; a grandmother, Carolyn K. Ripple of Myrtle Beach, a step-brother, Quinn Lewis; and nephews, Carter and Elijah Lewis. A service celebrating Krystle's life will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for thirty minutes directly following the service at the funeral home . Memorials in memory of Krystle may be made to A.N.A.D., P.O Box 640, Naperville, IL 60566 or by visiting www.anad.org. McMillan-Small Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family. An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net. Published in the Sun News Novemeber 18, 2010

CHARLESTON, SC - Entered into eternal rest the afternoon of Sunday, November 14, 2010, Kathryn Heniford Flowers, widow of John Magill Flowers. Residence, Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service Thursday, November 18, 2010, at Cooper River Baptist Church, at twelve o'clock. Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, Wednesday, November 17, 2010, from five until seven o'clock. In lieu of flower, memorials may be made to Cooper River Baptist Church, 1059 Crawford Street, N. Charleston, SC 29405. Born December 2, 1924, in Loris, SC, Kathryn was the daughter of Grant MacDuffie Heniford and Nina Golda Rowell Heniford. She was a Charter Member of Cooper River Baptist Church and served as Secretary for many years. Survivors include four sons: Michael H. Flowers of N. Charleston, Harold C. Flowers of Mt. Pleasant, John M. Flowers, Jr. of Sheldon, SC and Jeffrey A. Flowers of N. Charleston; a daughter: Kathryn Flowers Moore of Beaufort, SC ; a brother: John Heniford of York, SC; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on November 16, 2010