Nancy Patricia "Patsy" Anderson, 76, loving mother, sister and friend, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010 in Tampa, Fla., surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.G. Strickland and Luna Belle Strickland; brothers, Jack and Guy Strickland; sister, Iris Lee; and daughter, Nancy Curtiss. She is survived by daughters, Christy Bracken, Lynne Butler; son, Eddie Anderson; and sister, Carol Gray; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Patsy grew up and attended school in Conway, and was a long time resident of Myrtle Beach where she was a member of the Eastern Star and BPOE D.O.E.S. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway. Published in The Sun News on October 7, 2010

Thelbert Bellamy, age 81, of Kates Bay Hwy., died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Bellamy was born in Conway, a son of the late Thomas Grier and Eulee Tucker Bellamy. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Bellamy retired as manager of Carolina Butane & Creel Gas Company, and worked partime with NAPA in Conway. He was an active member of the Conway Saddle Club. Mr. Bellamy loved working in his yard and garden, and caring for his horses. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Mamie F. "MeMa" Bellamy. Surviving are one son, Buddy Bellamy and wife, Jane, of Conway; two daughters, Brenda B. Graham and husband, Bill, Susan B. Martin and husband, Woody, all of Conway; six grandchildren, Allyson Hudson, Emily Holmes, Julia Brown, Thomas Martin, Brandon Martin, and Jaid Martin; seven great-grandchildren, Grier, Emma, Catherine, Ella, Timothy, Easton, and Rivers; and two sisters, Flora Mae Nobles and Lella Faye Sanders, both of Conway. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Guffey and Rev. Tommy Rowe officiating. Burial will follow in Campground Cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will recieve friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church. Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church Lovell Weekday Ministry, 603 Elm Street, Conway, SC 29526. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangments. Published in The Sun News on October 7, 2010

SUMTER - Funeral service for Will Lou Hyman Pace, 81, will be held Friday at 4:00 p.m. at Sumter First Church of God with burial to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter. The Rev. Ron Bower will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. at Sumter First Church God. Memorials may be made to A. Sam Karesh Long Term Care, PO Box 7003, Camden, SC 29021 or Sumter First Church of God, 1835 Camden Road, Sumter, SC 29153. Mrs. Pace, wife of the late Johnny Albert Pace, died Monday, October 4, 2010. Born in Horry County, she was a daughter of the late James Larry and Lula Jane Johnson Hyman. She was a member of Sumter First Church of God and enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie Pace and Dale McCaskill of Camden, and Luanne Pace and Jeff Hart of Columbia; sister, Maxine Holmes of Conway; and grandchildren, Dale McCaskill Jr., Lauren Elizabeth McCaskill and Caroline Hay Hart. She was predeceased by sisters, Genewood Johnson, Ethel Lee Johnson, Eloise Hughes, Fancy Gore and Betty Singleton. Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.net. Published in The State on October 5, 2010

LAMAR - James LaRue Phillips, age 78, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 03, 2010. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Lamar First Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Robert Griggs. Interment will follow in Lamar Memorial Cemetery directed by Belk Funeral Home. Mr. Phillips was born in Horry County, son of the late Daniel Preston and Reba Floyd Phillips. He was a barber in Lamar for more than 40 years and could always be seen riding his bicycle about town. He had a great love for God, his family and the good people of Lamar and will be greatly missed by many. He was a member of Lamar First Baptist Church where he served as treasurer, Sunday School teacher and deacon. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Christine Hill Phillips, two sons: Jerry (Robin) Phillips of Lamar and Billy (Shirley) Phillips of Timmonsville; a daughter, Judy (Franklin) Fountain of Lamar; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; a brother, Daniel P. "Dan" (Myrtle) Phillips of Timmonsville. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by a son, Ruey A. Phillips and daughter, Christie P. Gray. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home in Lamar Sign the guestbook online @ www.belkfuneral home.com. Published in Morning News on October 4, 2010

N. CHARLESTON, SC - Entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 1, 2010, Joseph Berkley (Buck) Lee, 82, husband of Mary Alice Lee. Residence, North Charleston. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his services at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL on Monday, October 4, 2010, at two o'clock. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel on Sunday, October 3, 2010, from five until seven o'clock. J.B. (Buck) was a retired Maintenance Superintendent at John C. Calhoun Homes. He was an avid lover of the outdoors, a farmer, and a devoted father and husband. In addition to his wife, Mary, Mr. Lee is survived by two sons, Joseph Danny Lee of Conway, SC, and Marty B. Lee of Georgetown, SC; one daughter, Mary Donna Lee of Orlando, FL; a sister, Cecil L. Jollie of Conway, SC; three grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and one great-grandchild. 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 October 3, 2010

Muriel Ford Cook, 71, one of God's Angels, was called home on Friday, October 1, 2010 at her residence. She retired from civil service work with the Federal Government, where she worked for the FBI, the Department of the Army, and the Department of the Navy, and retired from Lockheed Martin Corp. She was currently employed by the Columbia County School System. Muriel was a member of The Sanctuary Church. Her family will remember her for being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Muriel is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert "Bob" Cook; daughter, Sharon Cook Cowdrey of Grovetown; sons, Roger (Lisa) Cook of Evans, Randy (Wendy) Cook of Sarasota, Fla.; sister, Ann (George) Charpia of Summerville, S.C.; brothers, Wayne (Verna) Ford and Dan (Judy) Ford, both of Loris, S.C.; grandchildren, Christin Cook, Paul LaCentra, Matthew Cowdrey, and Mark Cowdrey; great-granddaughter, Lacey Cook; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Columbia Road Chapel with Pastor Brian Cockrell officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday, October 4, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Published in The Sun News on October 3, 2010

Lacy Lanue Strickland, 79, died Friday, October 1, 2010 at his home after an illness. Mr. Strickland was born September 18, 1931 in Horry County, a son of the late Ken and Janie Hinson Strickland. He was a retired security guard and a U. S. Army veteran. Surviving Mr. Strickland are a brother, Lenzie Jack Strickland of McBee; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 2:30 until 4 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with Mr. Strickland's nephew, the Rev. Jack Strickland, officiating. Burial will follow at Powell Cemetery in Fair Bluff, N.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lacy L. Strickland Memorial Fund, c/o Cox-Collins Funeral Home, P. O. Box 613, Mullins, S.C. Published in The Sun News on October 3, 2010

Myrtle Leona Leigh Suggs, age 81, died Friday, October 1, 2010 at Loris Community Hospital following an illness. Born on July 5, 1929 in Loris, Leona was the daughter of the late Thomas Rhosier Leigh and the late Mattie Ella Hardee Leigh. Mrs. Leona was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and a longtime member of Mt. Leon Baptist Church. Survivors include her two sons: Earl Spurgeon Suggs of Whiteville, NC and Ernest Kevin Suggs, Sr. and wife, Donna of Loris; one brother: Ellie Lavern Leigh of Whiteville; one sister: Ilene Leigh Smithart of Loris; sister-in-law: Vera Leigh of Loris; six grandchildren: Ernest Kevin Suggs, Jr. and wife, Kimberly and Josh Suggs all of Loris, April Fowler and husband, Scotty of Conway, SC Tonya Wells and husband, Pete and Joseph Suggs and wife, LeeAnn and Loretta Long and husband, Timothy all of Whiteville; and eleven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Suggs was predeceased by her parents and her husband: Spurgeon Redfern Suggs, three brothers: James Alton Leigh, Arthur Blake Leigh and William Thomas Leigh; and one sister: Melvadan Strickland. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Mt. Leon Baptist Church with committal services following at Twin City Memorial Gardens. Reverend Lee Singleton and Reverend Lonnie T. Johnson will officiate services. Visitation will be Monday, October 4, 2010 from 6 until 8 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Leon Baptist Church, 9801 South Hwy. 905, Longs, SC 29568. Please sign Mrs. Suggs'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 3, 2010

Mrs. Thelma Hazel Jernigan Wright, age 85, of Effingham, SC died Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Florence Hospice House following an extended illness. Born March 5, 1925 in Loris, SC she was the daughter of the late Cleveland C. Jernigan and the late Francis Doretha (Dora) Powell Jernigan. Mrs. Wright was a member of Samoset Baptist Church of Bradenton, FL and attended Cherry Hill Baptist Church. She retired from Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL and retired from Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC after forty years of combined service. She was a dedicated loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-great-grandmother. Survivors include her daughter: Margaret Linda Suggs and husband, Ronald of Effingham, SC; three sons: Jimmy D. Wright of Effingham, Danny Wright of Florence, SC and John Wright of Effingham; six grandchildren: Chris Suggs of Florence, Greg Suggs of Effingham, Lisa Robertson of Myrtle Beach, Sean Wright of Bradenton, FL, and Edwin and Jerry Dew of Conway, SC; twelve great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers: Horace Terry Jernigan of Florence and Harry K. Jernigan of Loris; special sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. She became a loving mother to Linda Bachelor Murphy and her husband Larry Murphy of Murphy, NC; Mrs. Wright was predeceased by her parents, her daughter: Flora Edwina Wright Manson; three brothers: Bruce Jernigan, Rudolph Jernigan, and Hubert Jernigan; and her lifelong friend and co-worker: Alice Batchelor. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with committal services following at Mt. Zion cemetery. Reverend Billy Prince will officiate services. Visitation will be Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 1:00 until 3:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice, 1203 Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29506. Please sign Mrs. Wright's online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in the Sun News October 2, 2010

LORIS, SC - Mr. S.F. Horton, 99, of Loris, a mighty Tiger, family man, and Civic Leader, was called home on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, and with his death, truly an era has ended. Mr. Horton was best known for his many stories about Clemson and his grandchildren. Once it was told he was out of town and stopped at the local bank to cash a $2,000.00 tobacco check. When asked for identification, he pulled out his wallet and showed the teller pictures of his eight grandchildren (to whom he was "Daddy Horty") - the check was cashed. Mr. Horton was born June 5, 1911, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, to Lewis S. Horton, Sr., and Ethel Gregory Horton. S.F. was the third of nine children who grew up in the rural sand hills and was taught the value of hard work, the land, and a good education. After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1928, S.F. Horton enrolled at Clemson College where he earned a double major in Animal Husbandry and Agriculture Education. His world was broadened and those years at his beloved Clemson became the corner stone and guiding force though out his adult life. In 1932, Mr. Horton became an agricultural teacher, and later was credited with having sent more students to Clemson to major in agriculture than any other teacher in the state. In 1982 Mr. Horton received the Alumni Distinguished Service Award from Clemson, and in 1989 he was recognized as one of the Agriculture department's top 100 graduates in its centennial year. He was most proud. Mr. Horton moved to Loris in 1933 and taught agriculture until 1946 when he went to work for H.C. Lewis in his farm supply business, soon known as Lewis-Horton Supply Company. Later he became a partner in Lewis Tobacco Warehouse. He farmed extensively, raising certified seed for Coker Seed Company, beef cattle, corn, soybeans, and tobacco, and was a tremendous influence on farmers in Horry County, many of whom were his former students. He was a member of the South Carolina Seedman's Association and the historic Pendleton Farmer's Society. In Loris Mr. Horton met and married the love of his life, Rebecca Cook. They were married for 67 years before her death in 2003 and it was in Loris that they raised their three children. Mr. Horton was a member of the Loris Baptist Church for seventy-seven years where he served in many capacities. Mr. Horton was also very involved in his community. He was a founding member of the Civitan Club, original Board Member of the Loris Community Hospital, on which he served for 23 years and helped establish the Loris Nursing Home, and was an initial Director of the Horry County National Bank (later, Southern National Bank and BB&T) serving 40 consecutive years without missing a board meeting. He was also a member of Loris Masonic Lodge #205 where he gave the Third Degree lecture by heart for over 50 years. Mr. Horton was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Cook Horton, and his son, Dr. S.F. Horton, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Jean Horton Locke of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and her husband, Joel, and his son, Lewis Samuel Horton, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and his wife, Frances, his eight grandchildren, David Horton, Sarah Horton Owen, Leslie Locke Craft, John Horton Locke, Stephen Locke, Michael Locke, Gregory Horton and Joseph Horton, and fifteen great-grandchildren, Abigail Owen, Hayden Owen, Rebecca Warner, Heather Warner, Elizabeth Locke, J.T. Locke, Caroline Locke, Sidney Grace Locke, Addison Locke, Sawyer Locke, Anne Gregory Horton, Zella Horton, Samuel Horton, Fields Horton, and Hyder Horton and two step-great-grandchildren, Eli Freireich and Isabelle Freireich. Mr. Horton lived fully, verbosely, lovingly and he did it his own way. One never forgot his stories, because he told them to you over, and over, and over again; and he had a knack for shifting the focus of any conversation in the direction he wanted by making any association, however remote, between what had been said and the matter he wanted to discuss, or story he wanted to tell, by simply introducing his subject with the phrase "talking 'bout", and off he would go - he shall be missed. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, October 4, 2010 at Loris First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 6:30 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Loris First Baptist Church - Capital Improvement Fund, 3117 Main St., Loris, SC 29569 or Clemson Memorial Carillon Endowment Fund, 110 Daniel Drive, Clemson, SC 29631 or to Mercy Hospice Palliative Care, PO Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. Please sign Mr. Horton's online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on October 2, 2010

Dorothy Lewis Bellamy, 79, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Conway Manor after an extended illness. Born on April 15, 1931 in Conway, SC, she was the daughter of the late Henry Bonson and Estella Skipper Lewis. She was a loving mother and grandmother, her family being the center of her life and attention. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Mrs. Bellamy is survived by two sons, William (Bill) Bellamy, Jr. of Little River, Chris Bellamy of North Myrtle Beach; one daughter, Marsha B. Strickland and her husband Jerry of Nichols; one sister, Ann Bennett and her husband Larry of Greensboro; grandchildren, Zane Strickland, Jordan and Madison Bellamy, Christian Trittle; great grandchildren, Trinity and Zackary Strickland, and several loving nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, William F. Bellamy, a brother, Henry Bonson Lewis, Jr. and a grandson, Zachary K. Strickland. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 pm on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Lee Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Cedar Creek Cemetery. 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 1, 2010

On Thursday morning, September 30, 2010, at 7 a.m., Elizabeth D. Currence met her Lord and Savior that she loved and served for 91 years. Mrs. Currence was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Joe Mann and Hattie Booth Dorsey. She was a member of North Conway Baptist Church and was a retired school teacher with Horry County Schools for 35 years. Surviving are one son, Gene W. Vereen and wife, Carolyn, of Myrtle Beach; one daughter, Nell Vereen of Conway; three grandchildren, Joannie Hall, Mack Hucks, and Lauren Welsch; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Dorsey and wife, Joyce, of Loris; three sisters, Kathleen Thomas of Chantilly, Va., Angeline Johnson of Loris, and Wilma Craig of Marion. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, with Rev. Trey Greene officiating. Burial will follow in Anderson Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior the service, from 10 until 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to North Conway Baptist Church Building Fund, 1608 Sessions Street, Conway, SC 29526. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News on October 1, 2010

Betty Jane Jordan Hucks, 84, of Antioch Road died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. She was born September 17, 1926 in Conway, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Eva Mae Thompkins Hucks. In additions to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband of thirty-five years, Jessie Hinson Hucks; two sons, Jessie Junior Hucks and Charles Henry Hucks; one daughter-in-law, Loretta Hucks; two sisters, Edna Mae Skipper and Elizabeth Calhoun and two brothers, K. W. Jordan and L. C. Jordan. Betty was a very loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all. She loved going to church and serving her Lord for over forty years at Free Worship Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and cooking for everyone and keeping others children for many years. Mrs. Hucks is survived by one son, Leverne "Smokey" Hucks (Rhonda) of Conway; one daughter, Linda Faye Hucks Richardson of Conway; five brothers, Burnie Jordan of Conway, Lynwood Jordan (Vernice) of Florence, Donald Jordan (Harriet) of Aynor, Ronald Jordan (Iris) of Conway and Alonzo Jordan (Dawn) of Conway; two sisters, Carolyn Skipper of Conway and Diane Martin (Willie) of GA; eight grandchildren, Steven Hucks (Nancy), Teddy Hucks (Cindy), Alisa Lawrimore (Bobby), Randy Hucks (Shannon), Dean Hucks (Renee), Darren Hucks (Julie), Tammy Peavy (Bubba) and Sherry Richardson; twenty-two great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss her. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm Friday, October 1, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 3:30 pm Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Greg Cannon and Rev. Arthur McElveen officiating. Burial will follow at Free Worship Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com. Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on October 1, 2010

Lutie Faye Stevens Todd, age 89, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Loris Extended Care Facility following an illness. Born on August 26, 1921 she was the daughter of Mr. Bert Stevens and Mrs. Doretha Sarvis Stevens. Mrs. Todd retired as a seamstress with Marlene Industries and was a longtime member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Survivors include her sister, Bertie S. Gause of Loris, SC and many loving nieces and nephews. Throughout her life Mrs. Lutie was a wonderful mother and grandmother figure to them all. Mrs. Todd was predeceased by her parents, her husband: Henry Foch Todd; three brothers: Rev. Lester Stevens, Norman Stevens and Edgar Stevens and two sisters: Isla Stevens Cox and Mary Gertrude Stevens Holmes. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with committal services following at Carter cemetery. Reverend Rory Thigpen will officiate services. Visitation will be Friday, October 1, 2010 from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 4350 Red Bluff Road, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mrs. Todd'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 1, 2010

Wendy Carol Ray Todd, 47, wife of Tommy Todd, of Wagon Wheel Court, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Todd was born in Warner Robbins, Georgia, a daughter of Jimmy Franklin Ray and Betty Barnhill Strickland. She was a member of Grand Strand Baptist Church. Mrs. Todd was formerly employed by Strand Regional Speciality Associates. Surviving in addition to her parents of Conway are her husband, Tommy Todd, one son, Michael Todd, one daughter, Jennifer Todd Medeiros and her husband, Jason, all of Conway; and one sister, Sherry Jones of Myrtle Beach. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 from Grand Strand Baptist Church with Dr. Freddie M. Young officiating. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Mausoleum directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the funeral home. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements Published in The State on September 30, 2010

Benjamin Elexy "Benjie" Edge, Jr., of Conway, died September 27, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of Conway and the Hand Community, and the widower of the late Jean Lowell Johnson Edge; and a son of the late Benjamin Elexy Edge, Sr. and Charlotte Anna Bourne Edge. Mr. Edge was the owner of the Edge Stables and a retired farmer. He was a Trustee on the North Myrtle Beach School Advisory Board (1974-1986), a Trustee on the Grand Strand Career Center Advisory Board (1975-1985), and Past Chairman (1984-1986) of the Grand Strand Career Center Advisory Board. Surviving are sons, Dr. Benjamin Elexy Edge, III and wife, Anita S, of Clemson, their children, Kyle and Matthew Edge; Christopher Dale Edge of Lake Wylie and his children, Tyler, Adam and Sarah Edge; Stuart Neal Edge of Conway; a daughter, Stephanie Jeanne Edge Wise of Ashville, N.C. and children, Virginia "Ginger" Wise, Alex and Cora Wise; brother, Samuel B. Edge of Matthews, N.C., and Jennings Edge of Calabash, N.C. He was preceded in death by brother, Clifton Edge; and sisters, Lillian Watson, Wilma Stevens, Geraldine Patrick and Ruth Grigsby. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Hillcrest Mausoleum Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Michael Black. Entombment will follow in the Hillcrest Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Hillcrest Mausoleum. Memorial donations may be made to Mercy Care, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Condolences may be made to www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Published in Sun News on September 29, 2010

Raymond Collins, son of the late William Augustus Collins and the late Beatrice Ambrose Collins, born December 2, 1931, in Conway, S.C., went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 19, 2010. He was a 1954 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill College of Business. While there, he joined Sigma Chi fraternity and was a ROTC member. After advancing to the rank of First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, he joined the family business, The Collins Company department store chain, managing several stores throughout the Carolinas and then later becoming company president in 1970 until 1982. From the mid-1980's, Mr. Collins has been a commercial real estate developer as head of Collins Enterprises. He was a proud member of Sons of Confederate Veterans. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Judith Pearson Collins; four sons, Lewis Alan (Margaret Anne), William Bruce (Belinda), Raymond Davis, Jr. (Linda), Stephen Michael; two daughters, Susan Collins Weddington (John), Leigh Collins Hennessey (Ted); twelve grandchildren; and two brothers, William A., Jr., and Charles Andrew (Rita). Preceding him in death were Edwin, Richard, Tommy, and David - his beloved brothers. Mr. Collins had many wonderful people in his life, but two are very special, brother/friend Howard C. Seawell, Jr.; and long-time physician/friend, W. Tyson Bennett - both always there for him. In lieu of flowers, be pleased to honor Mr. Collins and the Lord with your donation to Bible Broadcasting Network, P.O. Box 7300, Charlotte, NC 28241 or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800. Published in The Sun News on September 28, 2010

Palmer C. Johnson, 76, of Johnson Shortcut Road, died Friday, September 24, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Johnson was born in Conway, a son of the late Burroughs J. and Sarah Hucks Johnson. He was a member of High Point Baptist Church. Mr. Johnson was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired farmer. Mr. Johnson enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a sister, Almona Zajewski; and two brothers, Thomas Johnson and Francis Marion Johnson. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Henry Saunders and his staff, and also Agape Hospice Staff for the care they gave him, and to our good friends, Tacy and Tim Bennett for the love and support they gave us. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Erma C. Johnson; two sons, Charles Johnson and wife, Debbie, and Dennis Johnson and wife, Sarah, all of Conway; six grandchildren, Kayla Mackey and husband, Josh, Ashley Grainger and husband, Dwayne, Shelley Johnson, Laurin Johnson, and Kaleigh and Niki Johnson; three great-grandchildren, Chase and Chandler Mackey, and Mackenzie Grainger; three brothers, William J. Johnson of Charlotte, N.C., Paul Johnson and David Johnson, both of Conway; and two sisters, Jacqulin Sellers of Myrtle Beach and Jean Baxley and husband, Doug, of Conway. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2010 at High Point Baptist Church with the Rev. Mack Hutson 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. Saturday, Septmeber 25, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Agape Hospice, 2320 Hwy. 378, Conway, SC 29527. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements Published in Sun News on September 25, 2010

William "Grover" Small, 81, of Adrian Hwy., died Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He was born July 10, 1929 in Nichols, a son of Mary Gleet Small and the late William Adolphus Small. In addition to his father, he was also predeceased by his wife, Blanche Poston Small; a stepson, Jerry Gasque; a brother, Layton Small; and a sister, Doris "Dossie" Smith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. Grover was a strong-willed person. He was always full of humor and loved to tell a joke. Mr. Small is survived by two step-sons, Alonzo Gasque of N.C. and Roscoe Gasque of Conway; three sisters, Virginia Lamb of Ariz., Margaret Highley and Shirley Matthew, both of Pa.; sister-in-law, Mary Juanita Small of Conway; and two close friends, Sara Lynn Edge and George Pack who were like family and whose support, assistance and love throughout the last years of his life brought him joy and comfort; his faithful care-giver, Eloise Ganis; several nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends who will miss him. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Pastor John Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow at Stephens Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Hope Baptist Church, 6101 Privetts Road, Conway, SC 29526. Please sign a guest book at watsonfuneralservices.com. Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy. 378, Conway is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on September 24, 2010

Sarah L. "Granny" Usher Steele, 92, wife of the late Leitner Alyon "Pete" Steele, of Park Drive, died Wednesday, September 21, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Steele was born in Dillon County, S.C., a daughter of the late Samuel and Pearl Pate Usher. She was preceded in death by a son, Mickey L. Steele. Mrs. Steele was a charter member of Grand Strand Baptist Church where she was very active in many areas. Surviving are one son, Leitner Mack Steele of Myrtle Beach; one daughter, Katherine Spivey West and her husband, Wayne, of Conway; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010, from Grand Strand Baptist Church with Dr. Freddie Young officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends at Grand Strand Baptist Church, from 1 until 2 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be sent to Grand Strand Baptist Church Youth Fund, 350 Hospitality Lane, Myrtle beach, SC 29579. An online guest book is available at goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News on September 23, 2010