Donnie "Bubba" Alton Hearl, 65, of Hearl Lane, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Hearl was born in Horry County, a son of the late William S. and Flory Grace Shakelford Hearl. He enjoyed gardening and animals. Mr. Hearl loved his wife, family, and Braves Baseball. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Aydin Downs; and a sister, Mary Grace Hearl. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Stanley Hearl of Conway; two sons, Donnie Hearl, Jr. and wife, Glenda, and Gregory Hearl, all of Indianapolis, Ind.; four daughters, Malinda Hardwick, Michelle Patrick and husband, Mike, Amy Hamilton and husband, Jacob, and Amanda Downs and husband, Martin, all of Conway; eight grandchildren, Leslie and Samantha Hearl, Bradlee Patrick, Austin Hamilton, Reagan Anderson, Sophia Downs, Greg and Grace Hearl; three great-grandchildren, Donnie, Jason, and Anthony; four sisters, Marilyn Graham of Aynor, Margaret Simmons and husband, James, of Conway, Flory Mincey of Aynor, and Alice Elizabeth Hucks of Nichols; and four brothers, Samuel Elwood Hearl and wife, Daisy, James Clifton Hearl and wife, Gloria, Rev. William Lee Hearl and wife, Barbara, and George Hearl and wife, Vickie all of Conway. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. William Hearl officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the church. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society , 950 48th Avenue N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on October 27, 2010

Ravenel Thomas Gerrald, 78, died Monday, October 25, 2010 at Agape Senior in Conway after an illness. Mr. Gerrald was born January 25, 1932 in Horry County, a son of the late Sam T. and Myrtle G. Gerrald. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Gerrald was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a Manson and Shriner. Surviving Mr. Gerrald are a sister, Carolyn G. Perritt and her husband, Aubrey, of Aynor; a brother, James C. Gerald and his wife, Betty, of Nichols; and 10 nieces and nephews. Mr. Gerrald was predeceased by his wife, Marvel Floyd Gerrald; three brothers, Vondell Gerrald, Lonnie Gerrald and Harold Gerrald; and three sisters, Hazel Lacome, Joann Dougherty and Marilyn Ressler. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Green Sea Cemetery, with the Rev. Paul Alford officiating. The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, from 6 until 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 128-A Professional Park Dr., Conway, SC 29526. Published in The Sun News on October 27, 2010

Galivants Ferry, SC...John Hoyt Bell III, age 57, husband of Jane Long Bell, of Bell Road passed away October 24, 2010, at Loris Community Hospital surrounded by his family. Mr. Bell was born September 23, 1953 a son of Isla G. Calhoun and the late John H. Bell Jr. He was predeceased by one sister Ann B. Frye. Mr. Bell retired from the SCDOT after 35 years of service and he attended Berea Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are, one son Adam Bell of Loris, one daughter Brandy B. Lewis and her husband Scott of Galivants Ferry, two sisters Lynn B. Phipps of Galivants Ferry, Jayne Johnson and her husband Jerry of Conway, two grandchildren, Gavin Bell and Owen Lewis. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday October 27, 2010 at Berea Baptist Church, with the Rev. Johnny Jeanerette officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Berea Baptist Church 4287 Joyner Swamp Road Galivants Ferry, SC 29544. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com. Mr. Bell and his family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home 290 9th Avenue Aynor S.C. 29511. Published in the Sun News October 26, 2010

Charles Brandon James, age 20, went to meet Jesus on Sunday, October 24, 2010. Brandon was born April 5, 1990 in Conway, S.C. He was a sports spectacular, often competing in track, cross-country, and baseball. His numerous awards and trophies are only outnumbered by the family and friends who loved him dearly. He recently won first place in the Myrtle Beach 5K in his age division. Brandon had been a baseball all-star from an early age. He participated in tryouts with the Atlanta Braves and they continued to monitor his career and considered him a rising star. His friends and teammates nicknamed him "Flash" because of his excellent speed. He enjoyed fishing and was a talented artist. Brandon graduated from Loris High School in 2008 where he played the trumpet in the school band. He was a longtime member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and had recently become a member at Grace Baptist Church of Horry County. Brandon was predeceased by his grandfather, Wade Scott, and his uncle, Jeffrey Gerald. He is survived by his mother, Deana Boyd and her husband, Carroll, of Loris; his brothers, Scott James and Elliott Boyd, both of Loris; his father, Timmy James and his wife, Sandy, of Loris; his brothers, Scott James and Landon Seth James, both of Loris; his sisters, Taylor Brooke Norris and Brandy Alexis James, both of Loris; his grandparents, Ed and Hester James of Loris, Judy and Jimmy Norris of Loris; his grandmother, Wilma Scott of Surfside Beach; his grandparents, Phil and Peggy Archer of Montana and Billy and Earline Boyd of Loris; his aunts and uncles, Barry and Laura Spivey, Tony and Samantha Skipper, Christian and Jennifer Anderson, Missy and Jason McGough, Chris and Nicky Bellamy, Ricky Purgason, Wendell and Wende Boyd, Dale and Elaine Atkinson, and Randall and Ann Phipps; a special friend, Morgan Fowler; several cousins; and many special friends that are too many to mention. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 26, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the Loris First Baptist Church with the Rev. Marcus Fowler, the Rev. Rory Thigpen, and the Rev. Danny Whitner officiating. Burial will follow in the Carter Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 4350 Red Bluff Road, Loris, SC, 29569, Grace Baptist Church of Horry County, 1040 Justice Loop Road, Loris, SC 29569, or Loris First Baptist Church, 3117 Main Street, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign a guest book at wardfuneralhome.org. Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in the Sun News October 26, 2010

David William Bell, 46, died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Seacoast Medical Center. Born on February 6, 1964 in Munhall, Pa., he was the son of Charlene Noll Bell and the late Leonard William Bell. Mr. Bell is survived by his wife, Susan Rowell Bell of Loris; two daughters, Elysse Bell and Jessica Bell; two brothers, Leonard Bell and his wife, Lisa of Calabash, N.C., Gerald Bell and his wife, Katrina of St. Louis, Mo.; and two sisters, Beth Ann Clayton and her husband, John of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Chrissy Bell of Austin, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service. 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 October 24, 2010

James M. Lewis, 71, died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Lewis was born January 19, 1939 in Conway, a son of the late John W. and Mazie Drew Lewis. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and of the Baptist Faith. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia Brown Lewis; one brother, Jack Lewis of Conway; and three sisters, Pauline Burris, Jeanette Boyd and Barbara Lewis all of Conway. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Conway Funeral Services with the Rev. Danny Banks officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family through Conway Funeral Services, 3304 4th Ave., Conway SC 29527. You may sign an online guestbook at www.conwayfuneralsvc.net. Published in The Sun News on October 24, 2010

Eddie McCracken, 54, husband of Kathy McCracken, passed away October 23, 2010 at McClouds Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Mr. McCracken was born July 26, 1954 in Conway, S.C., a son of the late John Ervin and Vera Hearl McCracken. He was a member of Mt. Trolly Freewill Baptist Church, and a member of the Men's Ministries at his church. Mr. McCracken enjoyed farming. Surviving, in addition to his wife of the home are two sons, Joe McCracken and his wife, Tammy of Aynor and Ryan McCracken of Galivants Ferry; one brother, Rodney McCracken and his wife, Gayla of Galivants Ferry; two sisters, Kathy Richardson and her husband, Randall and Lorrie McCracken; a sister-in-law Cindy Martin and her husband, Dennis, all of Galivants Ferry; three grandcildren, Amber Collins, Blake Collins and Cody McCracken. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Mt. Trolly Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Marty Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Trolly Freewill Baptists Church, 1782 Barnhill Road, Galivants Ferry, SC 29544. Please sign an online guest book at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com. Mr. McCracken and his family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, 290 Ninth Ave., Aynor (843) 358-5800. Published in The Sun News on October 24, 2010

David Odell Stalvey, Jr., 51, passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C. Mr. Stalvey was born July 31, 1959 in Loris, a son of David Odell "Olean" Stalvey, Sr. and the late Brookie Mae Watts Stalvey. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Waccamaw Baptist Church. Survivors include his father, David Odell "Olean" Stalvey, Sr. and his special friend, Joyce Williamson of Longs; one son, David Odell Stalvey, III of Loris; one sister, Reponsa Stalvey of Loris; one brother, Delane Stalvey and his wife, Christa of Longs; two nieces, Shenea Stalvey and Brittany Stalvey; and several special aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 7 until 9 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2010 at Waccamaw Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Whitner, the Rev. Lindsey Inman, and Mr. Jack Stalvey officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the Grainger Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Waccamaw Baptist Church, 7160 Highway 905, Conway, SC 29526. Please sign a guestbook at wardfuneralhome.org. Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on October 24, 2010

Gladys Rhucile Huggins Strickland, 91, a loving mother and the widow of Rufus (Buck) Strickland, was at home with her family when she went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2010 at 4:08 p.m. She was born on February 25, 1919 in Horry County, daughter of the late George C. and Libby Dew Huggins. She graduated from Floyds High School as class salutatorian in 1936. She retired from Sara Lee Hosiery in Marion, and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and the Church's WMU. She was an avid reader and loved flower gardening, sewing, and cooking. She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Strickland; a grandson, Bryan Strickland; a great-granddaughter Melissa Mincey; three brothers, James, Howard, and Herman Huggins; a sister, Mildred Richardson; and three deceased child siblings. She is survived by a son, Roger Wayne (Betty) Strickland of Little River; a daughter, Sallie Lucille Seaboch of Myrtle Beach; three brothers, Larry, Stoney, and J.E. (Carol) Huggins; and a sister, Joan (Carl) Elliott; six grandchildren, Edward Mincey, Sheri Blakley, Randy Strickland, Lori Lee, Summer Shaver, and Linda Bertucci; thirteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 13403 Highway 19, Nichols, SC 29581; to Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579; or to your local Humane Society. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Meares Funeral Home of Mullins. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 25, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church of Pleasant View Community with the Reverend John Forbes officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Nichols. An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Strickland. Published in The Sun News on October 24, 2010

Samuel William Washington, Jr., 87, of Sherwood Drive died on October 23, 2010. He was born on October 26, 1922 in Conway, S.C., the son of the late Laura Maude Moore and Samuel William Washington, Sr. Sam graduated from Conway High School in 1941. He attended Campbell Junior College for one year prior to transferring to the University of South Carolina where he was in the ROTC Program and was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corp. He graduated in 1945 with a B.A. Degree in Music and was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy. He served in the Pacific during World War II until his discharge in 1946. In 1950 he was recalled into the Navy and served for two years during the Korean War. He was co-founder of Hucks and Washington Furniture Company, which was established in 1946. He became the sole owner in 1968 following the death of his uncle and business partner, Curtis Hucks. Sam was very active in the business until illness caused his retirement earlier this year. Sam was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church, serving several terms as a Deacon. He was also a member of the Angler Sunday School class, a class he taught for many years. He was an active Rotarian for 57 years and served as pianist for the club. He was a past President and a Paul Harris Fellow. Sam was an avid golfer and a charter member of The Conway Golf Club. He was an accomplished pianist and spent many hours playing for his own enjoyment and that of his family. In addition to golf and the piano, other interests and hobbies included reading and travel. Most importantly, his love, devotion and generosity to family, church and community were evident throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Betty Phillips Washington, formerly of Winnsboro, S.C.; two sisters, Frances Washington Weeks and Vera Washington Harrelson; and one brother, Robert L. Washington. Sam was the father of two daughters, Lucile "Lucy" Washington Coleman (Stan) and Anne Moore Washington, both of Charlotte, N.C.; the grandfather of three grandchildren, Charlotte Coleman Crossland (Brian), Meredith Coleman Sizemore (Stephen) and Stanley David Coleman, III. Other survivors include one sister, Martha Anne "Marty" Washington of Florence, S.C. and Athens, Ga.; two sister-in-laws, Ann Taylor Washington of Conway, and Anne Phillips Hamilton of Greenville, S.C.; and one brother-in-law, Herman G. "Phil" Phillips (Hannah) of Winnsboro, S.C.; a number of nieces and nephews; and close family friend, Anne Newcomb. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to family physician and longtime friend, Dr. John Wilson, Jr., and caregivers Ora Dunlap, Rebecca Bellamy, Loretta Dunlap, Georgia Randall, and Ann Miller of Mercy Hospice. Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 25, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Conway. Internment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Church Parlor one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Music Department Fund of the First Baptist Church of Conway, 603 Elm Street, Conway, SC, 29526; Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care, PO Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 or to the charity of one's choice. An online guestbook will be available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Published in The Sun News on October 24, 2010

Mack Edison Blanton, age 73, died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at his home following an illness. Born December 25, 1936 in Loris, SC son of Mr. Samuel Overson Blanton and Mrs. Matha Skipper Blanton. Mr. Blanton worked as a truck driver with Marlene Industries and also with Hughes-McDaniels Tractor Co. in Loris and was also a longtime member of Bethany Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife: Jean Blanton of Loris; two sons: Glenn Blanton of Little River, SC and Don Lynn Blanton and wife, Barbara of Conway, SC; one daughter: Pam Lane and husband, Richard of Loris; six grandchildren: Lindsey Blanton and Kayla and Colby Lane all of Loris, Chad Moore of Colorado Springs, CO, Ashley Moore of Conway, SC and Ryan Moore of Melbourne, FL; one great-grandchild: Braelyn Moore of Conway, SC; three brothers: J.P. and Jack Blanton of Loris, and Bill Blanton of Newport News, VA; two sisters: Matha Lee Causey of Loris and Louise Doyle of Marion, SC; and half-brother: Leroy Sarvis of Loris. Mr. Blanton was predeceased by his parents; two brothers: Joe and Hubert Blanton; half-brother: Clifton Sarvis; and sister: Mary Lou Blanton. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Bethany Baptist Church with committal services following at Bethany Cemetery. Pastor Robert Lewis and Reverend Barry Long will officiate services. Visitation will be Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 6 until 8 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 128A Professional Dr., Conway, SC 29526 or to Gideon‘s International, P.O. Box 93, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mr. Blanton'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 October 23, 2010

Johnnie Kay Countiss, age 54 of Conway died Thursday at her residence after a long illness. Mrs. Countiss was a member of White Savannah Free Will Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Horry County. Surviving are a son, Tracy Countiss of Conway and wife Daphne; three grandchildren, Emily, Sarah, and ToreyMae; one sister, Annette Jordan of Conway, one brother, Kenny Jordan of Plantersville and wife Connie; four nieces, three great nieces, two great nephews, and one great great nephew. She is also survived by her mother, Ida Mae Baker of Hemingway and her husband, Gaius. She was preceded in death by her father, Mike Jordan and an uncle, S. K. Hodges, both of Myrtle Beach. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 10:00 AM in the White Savannah Free Will Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Buddy Seay and Pastor Steve Hyman. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Please sign the guest register at: www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is handling the arrangement Published in The Sun News on October 23, 2010

Erma Lee Thomlinson Davis, 94, wife of the late W.F. Davis, of Oak Street, Aynor, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010. Ms. Davis was born in Lake City, South Carolina, June 25, 1916, a daughter of the late Christopher E. and Rosa McWhite Thomlinson. She was a member of Aynor United Methodist Church, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Ms. Davis was predeceased by one daughter, Donna Davis Peitzman. Survivors are one son, W. Frank Davis, Jr. and his wife, Beth, of Aynor; one brother, Emmett Thomlinson of Albany, Georgia; one son-in law, Charles Peitzman of Charlotte, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth Davis of Aynor, Rebecca Jenerette and her husband, Jonathan, of Aynor, John Peitzman, Will Peitzman, Anna Peitzman, Clare Peitzman, and Grace Peitzman, all of Charlotte N.C.; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee Hooks, Josie Jenerette, and Jackson Jenerette, all of Aynor. A Graveside Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010 in the Aynor Cemetery, with the Rev. Tony Adams officiating. Memorials may be made to Mercy Care, 8216 Devon Ct., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 or to Aynor United Methodist, Church P.O. Box 348, Aynor, SC 29511. Please sign an online guest book at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com. Ms. Davis and her family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, 290 9th Ave., Aynor, (843) 358-5800. Published in The Sun News on October 23, 2010

ANDREWS - Rev. Henry Albert Ivey, Sr., 82, the beloved widower of Margaret Eunice Barnhill Ivey, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the Tidelands Community Hospice House. Rev. Ivey was born a son of Ervin Ivey and Rosa Lee Ivey Huck-Johnson on March 14, 1928, in Conway. He faithfully served as a Minister of the Gospel for over 60 years with the South Carolina Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He accepted the mantle of ministry in 1948; received Ministerial License on Sept 29, 1951; received Ordination on July 8, 1960; and retired from fulltime ministry on May 10, 1989. Rev. Ivey with his faithful beloved wife and partner in the Ministry served the following Pentecostal Holiness Churches: Sandy Hill, Jonestown, Friendfield, Owens Chapel, Willow Creek, Spring Pond, Lake View, St. Andrews, Rock, and Holy Trinity. Upon retirement he finished his ministry as a member of the Holy Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church. Henry and Margaret were married on January 12, 1946, celebrated 62 years together and from this union, they were blessed with three sons, Rev. Henry Albert (Mary) Ivey, Jr. of Lake City, James Edward "Eddie" (Frances) Ivey of Florence, and Joel William (Sandra) Ivey of Dillion; two daughters, Deborah I. (Donald) Newton and Karen I. (Mike) Hogan, both of Andrews; eight grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Also surviving are: one brother, Willie T. Hucks; and two sisters, Julie H. Shackleford, and Delphia H. King. He was predeceased by his parents; his step-father, John T. Hucks; three broth ers, John B. "JB" Ivey, Gentry A. "Bill" Ivey and Brookie Hucks; and three sisters, Louise I. Long, Emma Bryant, and Mary Todd. A Home Going Celebration with recognition of Ministerial Service will be 6 PM, Saturday evening, October 23, 2010 at the Andrews Church of God directed by the Andrews Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home. A visitation with a reception will follow in the Family Life Center immediately after the service. A Committal Ceremony will be 10 AM, Sunday morning, October 24, 2010, in the Andrews Memorial Cemetery. McKenzie Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ivey family. Online condolences may be sent at McKenzieFH.com. Published in Morning News on October 22, 2010

Rev. Victor Thomas Prince, age 70, died Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the Medical University of South Carolina following an illness. Born July 20, 1940 in Loris, SC he was the son of the late Mr. Greer Collins Prince, Sr. and the late Mrs. Mary Eulee Milligan Prince. Mr. Prince was an avid fisherman, retired carpenter and a minister. Survivors include his two daughters: Vonda Kay Prince Stroud and husband Cecil Timothy of Nichols, SC, and Tronda Fay Prince Russ and husband Barry of Loris, SC; two grandsons: Blake Stroud and Darry Russ; one great-grandson: Hunter Stroud; two brothers: G. C. Prince Jr. of Loris, SC and Wendell Prince and wife Sylvia of Tabor City, NC; two sisters: Eudell Coe of Fuquay Varina, NC and Beth Watts and husband Tim of Travelers Rest, SC; and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with visitation from 12:00 until 2:00 PM prior to services. Reverend Prentiss Norton will officiate services. Please sign Mr. Prince'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 October 20, 2010

Conway…..Miss Lauren Renee' Turner age 11, of Brave Lane Conway, passed away October 18, 2010 at Conway Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Lauren was born September 20, 1999 a daughter of Frankie and Sandy McCrackin Moore. Surviving in addition to her parents, are her maternal grandparents; Leonard McCrackin and the late Micki McCrackin; of Galivants Ferry S.C. and Virginia Cebreiros and her husband Ben of Marion S.C., paternal grandparents: Bennie Moore and the late Ernestine Moore of Conway S.C., John Bradshaw and his wife Darlene of Lenoir, N.C., great grandmother, Janie Gray of Mullins, one brother Josh Turner, two sisters, Madison and Katie Moore all of the home, two uncles Greg McCrackin of Conway; Chad McCrackin of Pinelevel, N.C.; one aunt Sherry Chestnut of Conway, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and a very special caregiver, Kim Deese. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the Church of God in Conway S.C., with the Rev. Michael McCrackin and Rev. Stuart Jacobs officiating. Burial will follow in the Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the Ronald McDonald House in care of Barbara Bond, 81 Gadsden Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401; or the Make a Wish Foundation, 726 C Lowndes Hill Road Greenville, SC 29607. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfunerahomeofaynorsc.com Miss Turner and her family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home of 290 9th Ave. Aynor, SC 29511. Published in The Sun News on October 20, 2010

William Norman "Shorty" Floyd, 76, of Glass Hill Drive, died Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Mr. Floyd was born in Horry County, a son of the late Charlie Bruce and Blanche Marie Roberts Floyd. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Floyd retired from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Jesse Johnce Floyd; and a sister, Marvel F. Gerrald. Surviving are his wife, Doris Cox Floyd of Conway; one daughter, Norma F. Wright and husband, Mark, of Galivants Ferry; one son, William N. Floyd, II of Galivants Ferry; and three grandchildren, Austin Floyd, Regan Floyd, and Blake Wright. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Green Sea Cemetery, with the Rev. Jack Burnette officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements Published in Sun News on October 19, 2010

AGNES VIRGINIA SANDSTROM GRAHAM She was born on February 23, 1927, in Sarasota, Florida, a daughter of Gustav E. and Florrie Gore Sandstrom. Her father was a carpenter and builder for the Ringling Brothers and her mother a school cafeteria worker. The family moved north to Columbia, South Carolina in the mid-1940s, where she graduated from Ursuline High School in 1945. From there she went to Mercy School of Nursing in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she received her registered nursing certificate in September 1948. Returning to Myrtle Beach to her family's business, The Sandstrom Home, after graduation, she moved to Baltimore, Maryland, to live with her sister, Grace Sandstrom. It was there that she met the love of her life, James B. Graham, a Navy veteran and graduate of Colgate University, on a blind date. Married in 1951, they lived in Ohio, New Jersey, and North and South Carolina before retiring to Myrtle Beach in February 1989. In retirement, she and Jim were faithful volunteers for Meals on Wheels as well as attending St. Philip's and King of Glory Lutheran churches. They also traveled extensively, their lifelong dream, going all over the United States as well as visiting the Caribbean, Canada, Puerto Rico, and South America. It was Jenny's strong will and spirit that kept her going after a 12 diagnosis of Alzheimer's. The Family wishes to thank the wonderful nursing staff at Kingston Nursing Center for Jenny's care for the past four years. Lorie, Flo, Stephanie, your care was instrumental to her comfort and well being. Donnella, thank you for your friendship. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2005; her parents; and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Graham Thomas of Conway, South Carolina, and Paula Graham, of St. Petersburg, Florida; as well as her son-in-law, John C. Thomas; and a niece, Florrie Southerland of Pinehurst, North Carolina. Donations in her honor to Mercy Care, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 would be appreciated. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Please sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in Sun News on October 19, 2010

Vera Floyd Jordan, 72, of Luck Road, died Monday, October 18, 2010 at Loris Hospital. Mrs. Jordan was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Hampton L. and Alene Cooper Floyd. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the South Carolina Forestry Commission as a fire tower operator in Aynor and Wampee. For many years, she was an active member of the Pisgah United Methodist Church of Aynor. Mrs. Jordan was married to her late husband, Lonnie B. Jordan, for 51 years. Surviving are five children, Terri Buffkin (Steve) of Loris, Melanie Nesbitt (Weldon) of Gresham, Judith Jordan of Lowell, Mass., Carol Small (Thomas) of Galivants Ferry, and Lonnie Brian Jordan (Missy) of Conway; brother, Larue Floyd (Judy) of Galivants Ferry; 10 grandchildren, Warren, Crystal, April, Josh, Gabe, Robert, Timothy, Jessi, Joseph, and Jacob; five great-grandchildren, Taylor, Hannah, William, Forrest, and Ethan; several special nieces and nephews; and her devoted pet, "Pooh." Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by a sister, Lota Floyd Jordan (Morris). Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the Pisgah United Methodist Church in Aynor, with the Rev. Jack Vickers officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Pisgah United Methodist Church, 1600 Pisgah Church Road, 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 October 19, 2010

Rita Faye Cribb, 55, formerly of Loris, S.C. died Friday, October 15, 2010 at her home in Tabor City following a sudden illness. Born January 24, 1955 in Longs, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Mr. Jimmy James Cribb and Mrs. Ruby Lee Faircloth Cribb. Rita was a licensed floral designer, a former secretary with Loris Community Hospital and a member of Springfield Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Frankie Porter and wife, Paula of Tabor City, N.C.; two daughters, Regina "Gina" Reaves of Tabor City, N.C., and Tonya Suggs and husband, Mitchell of Loris, S.C.; one sister, Wilma Watts and husband, Roger of Longs, S.C.; and nine grandchildren, Blake, Morgan, Austin, Ryan, Dillon, Brevin, Aiden, Brianna and Taylor. Mrs. Cribb was predeceased by her parents; one son, Jimmy Dale Porter; three brothers, Lloyd Cribb, Billy Cribb and Tommy Cribb; and two sisters, Rosie Cribb and Betty Livingston. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with committal services following at Smith Cemetery. The Reverend Mack Hutson will officiate services. Visitation will be Monday, October 18, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Hardwick Funeral Home. Please sign Mrs. Cribb's online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information Published in Sun News on October 18, 2010