Julia Ann H. Roberts, 50, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach. Julia was born November 16, 1959 in Conway, and was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Bromell Hill. She was also predeceased by four brothers, Ralph Hill, Walter Hill, Jr., James Albert Hill and Jerry Lee Hill. Surviving are her husband, Jeffrey W. Roberts of Myrtle Beach; two brothers, LeVern Hill and his wife, Margree, of Conway, Kent Smith and his wife, Gloria, of Conway; three sisters, Mary Alice Benning, Alberta Sarvis, and Phyllis Moses, all of Conway; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 110 Babaco Ct., Myrtle Beach, S.C. (near Tanger Outlet Mall on Hwy. 501). Non-religious floral tributes may be delivered to the family at their home. An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net. McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on September 23, 2010

Joseph Cranston Hucks, 82 died Monday September 20, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born April 14, 1928, a native of Horry County, beloved son of the late Rev. J.A. Hucks, Sr. and Hattie Jordan Hucks. His son, Joseph Charles Hucks, a sister, Evelyn Churchill, three brothers, Jennings Hucks, Bobby Joe Hucks and Paul David Hucks, all predeceased him. Mr. Hucks was an independent general contractor and real estate developer. He was a pioneer in the early development of Myrtle Beach. He was a man that worked behind the scenes and preferred to wait for his rewards as accolades in Heaven. He enjoyed humor, music, playing his spoons, genealogy and spending time with his family. He was loved greatly by his family and friends and helped them all that he could. All will miss his wisdom and presence. He was a member of Trinity Mission Church in Conway, SC. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca P. Hucks and their children, Christie Hucks and Martha Kaye Hucks; five children from his first marriage, Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Hucks, Thomas Cranston Hucks, Lee Ann Hucks, Sandra Rowan and husband, Rick and Cindy Evans and husband, Tommy; two brothers, Mack Hucks and James Hucks, Jr. both of Conway, SC; six sisters, Sevelda Atkinson and husband, Lester, Shirley Miller and husband, James, Martha Payne, Rachel Allen and husband, Johnny, Debbie Dawsey all of Conway, SC and Mary Cranston and husband, Jim of Garden City, SC; a brother-in-law, Joe Churchill; a sister-in-law, Rudene J. Hucks; ten grandchildren, Tina Zimmerman, Stephanie Bryant, Mollie Garcia, Lee David Bryant, II, Joseph Christopher Hucks, Kelsea Rowan, Christian Evans, Chapell Evans, Thompson Evans and Pebbles Hucks and seven great-grandchildren, Brandon Zimmerman, Christopher Amend, Madison Bryant, Memo Lopez, Carlos Lopez, Abby Zimmerman and Carter Zimmerman. The family will receive friends on Wednesday September 22, 2010 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach, SC from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be 1PM Thursday September 23, 2010 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Allen presiding. Burial will follow the service at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery in Myrtle Beach. Memorials may be may to charity of one's choice or Trinity Mission Church, 6106 Ford Taylor Road, Conway, SC 29527 An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net. McMillan-Small Funeral Home (843-449-3396) is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on September 22, 2010

James Quincey "Sonny" Graham, III, age 61, died Friday evening, September 17, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Charleston following an illness. Born December 31, 1948 in Loris, SC he was the son of Mr. James Q. Graham Jr. and the late Mrs. Susan Edwards Graham. Mr. Graham served his country with courage and honor as a US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, was a member of the V.F.W. in Tabor City, NC., and the Loris First United Methodist Church. Survivors including his father are his stepmother Vivian Graham both of Loris, SC, one brother: David Graham and wife Marian of Loris, SC; one step-brother-in-law: Greg Mooreland and family; one step-sister-in-law: Rhonda Crist and family; one uncle: Pop Graham and aunt Joan Taylor. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Patterson Cemetery. Pastor Russell Freeman will officiate services. Memorials may be made to D.A.V., Patriots Harbor, c/o Ralph H. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, 109 Bee St., Charleston, SC 29401 or to the Loris First United Methodist Church, 3507 Broad Street, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mr. Graham online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in The Sun News on September 22, 2010

Linda Lou Bullock Branton, age 58, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Loris Community Hospital following an illness. Mrs. Branton was born November 19, 1951 in Loris, a daughter of the late Herbert Bullock, Sr. and the late Edith Gertrude Tompkins Bullock. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Branton, Sr. of Loris, three children, Connie Sarvis (Danny), Johnny Branton, Jr. (Jessica), and Tammie Branton, all of Loris; five brothers, Danny Bullock of Green Sea, Eddie Bullock (Rita) of Tabor City, N.C., Manly "Pee Wee" Bullock (Roxanne) of Tabor City, N.C., Heyward "Woody" Bullock (Sharon) of Green Sea, and Herbert Bullock, Jr. of Tabor City, N.C.; four grandchildren, D.J., Cory, Matthew Sarvis and Christy Colvin; three step grandchildren, Cassie, Taylor, and Selena White; and one great grandchild, Ava Colvin. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 21, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the Ward Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Cane Branch Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cane Branch Cemetery Fund, 760 Cane Branch Road, 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 on September 21, 2010

HEMINGWAY - F. Ray Roberts,61, passed away Saturday Sept. 18, 2010 in the Georgetown hospital. Mr. Roberts was born in Conway, SC, a son of the late Paul Roberts, Sr. and the late Mary Beverly Roberts. He was employed by Stuckey Brothers Farm Supply as a Tractor Mechanic, attended the Indiantown Presbyterian Church and Hemingway Schools. Surviving are his wife, Lyn Tanner Roberts of Hemingway; children, Becky R. (Jamie) Cribb of Johnsonville, Nichole Roberts and Rachael Roberts both of Hemingway; grandson, Brice Cribb of Johnsonville; brothers, Paul (Shirley) Roberts, Jr. of Kernsville, NC, Carl (Ramona) Roberts of Harmony, NC and Bobby (Janice) Roberts of Johnsonville, SC; sister, Gwynette Lewis of Hemingway, SC Ray was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Roberts Ready and Gail Roberts Altman; brother, Earl Roberts. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday Sept. 21, 2010 in the Indiantown Presbyterian Church. Burial, directed by Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway, will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 PM Monday Sept. 20, 2010. Published in Morning News on September 20, 2010

Cora Grainger Stevens, 91, formerly of Loris, S.C., died Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Heartfields Assisted Living of Cary following an illness. Born January 1, 1919, in Green Sea, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Mr. Alva Emory Grainger and the late Essie Magnolia Harrelson Grainger. Mrs. Stevens attended Wingate College where she was crowned Miss Wingate in 1941. She went on to complete her bachelors at the University of South Carolina. After graduation Mrs. Stevens taught school for 37 years, many of those years at Daisy, receiving her masters during that time. She was a longtime member of Loris First Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years, and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include her three sons; Keith Brooklyn Stevens and wife, Gloria, Bryan Stevens and wife, Gail, all of Cary, N.C., and Bruce Stevens and wife, Donna of Camden, S.C.; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stevens was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Burvie Brooklyn Stevens; three brothers, Sherwood Grainger, Braxton Grainger and Autman Grainger; and three sisters, Alpha Prince, Esther Stevens and Lillian Hunt. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with committal services following at Twin City Memorial Gardens. The Reverend Mark Stevens will officiate services. Visitation will be from noon until the time of service Tuesday at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Please sign Mrs. Stevens' online guest book at www.hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in The Sun News on September 20, 2010

Hazel Lee Chestnut Miller, age 65, of 14th Avenue passed away Saturday morning, September 18, 2010 at Loris Community Hospital following an illness. Mrs. Miller was born November 1, 1944 in Loris, a daughter of the late Homer Colell Chestnut and the late Lenola Register Chestnut. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Chestnut was predeceased by her two brothers: Homer Coleman Chestnut and Homer Tyson Chestnut, Sr. Mrs. Miller's first husband, John Thelton Chestnut passed away in 1969 and she worked very hard to raise her children on her own and was a very devoted and loving mother. She later remarried and was a faithful and loving sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her three children: Kathy Chestnut Mishoe and her husband Wendell of Loris, Randy Chestnut, Sr. and his wife Billie of Conway, and Debbie Chestnut Bargiol and her husband Jason, Sr. of Conway, two sisters: Mildred Stevens of Conway and Margaret Rhodes and her husband Harold of Loris, six grandchildren: Russell Mishoe and his wife Heather, Randy Chestnut, Jr., Kayla C. Strickland and her husband Tommy, Jennie Cassidy and Travis, Samantha Cassidy, and Jason "Jay" Bargiol, Jr., and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, September 20, 2010 from 7-9 PM at Ward Funeral Home in Loris and at other times at the home of the daughter, Kathy Mishoe, Macedonia Dr., Loris. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Miller will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 3:00 PM from the Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Chestnut and the Rev. John Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Regency Hospice, 11943 Grandhaven Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Please sign a guestbook at wardfuneralhome.org Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on September 20, 2010

RALEIGH, NC - Oakley LeGrande Herring, 82, of Raleigh died Saturday, September 18, 2010 in Rex Hospital. He was born on December 27, 1927 in Conway, SC, and was the son of the late William P. and Maggie Herring. Oak attended Conway Public Schools, and the University of South Carolina from 1955-1959. While at USC he was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a Merchant Marine, and also in the Korean War serving in the US Air Force. For more than 40 years he worked for the Central Oil Asphalt Co. Oak was fondly known as 'Mr. Oakwood'. He had a great love and passion for the preservation of the Historic Oakwood neighborhood of Raleigh. He served for two years as President of the Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood, and later served for two years with the North Carolina Victorian Society. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jodie Herring and five siblings. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Donna Colman Harper Herring of Raleigh; his four children, Milena Herring, Stephen Herring, Lisa Cantrell, and Holly Dunkin; two stepchildren, Laura Colman Harper and Joseph Stanway Harper; a sister, May Cutler; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 6-8 p.m. at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Rd. Raleigh. A memorial service to celebrate Oak's life will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Raleigh Moravian Church. A private burial will be held at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Raleigh Moravian Church, 1816 Ridge Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607, or to the charity of one's choice. Published in The State on September 19, 2010

MARION - Mrs. Mildred J. Godbold, 81, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Marion County Nursing Center after an illness. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 19, at Centenary Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Richardson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Oak Grove Plantation (Godbold home on Hwy 41). Mrs. Godbold was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Monroe and Roma Johnson. She is also pre-deceased by her husband, Francis Earl Godbold and a sister, Gertrude Ackerman. Mrs. Godbold was retired as a Registered Nurse, having graduated from McLeod Nursing School. She was a member of Centenary Methodist Church. Surviving are her sons, John and Earl Godbold, and daughter, Ann Flynn, all of Marion; brothers GM Johnson, Jr. of Conway, James Johnson of California, and Billy Johnson of Sumter; a sister, Evelyn Richardson of Conway; three grandchildren, Chris Finney of Columbia, Angie Finney Chovan of Florence, and Matthew John God-bold of Marion; as well as four great-grandchildren. Published in the Morning News september 18, 2010

Gary D. "Buddy" Gause passed away September 13, 2010 at Grand Strand Hospital. Born in Conway, S.C., Buddy was a lifetime resident of Myrtle Beach. Buddy was an avid participant in the Boy Scouts of America, where he encouraged the growth and development of his son. His love of family, animals, and gardening were unsurpassed. Buddy could be found in his yard tending to his garden, or at the opening of a hot grill cooking up a storm. Although he faced many struggles in his life, his strength was an inspiration to everyone he met. Buddy was no stranger to hardship and strife, and he was and still is an embodiment of perseverance. He is survived by his wife of the home, Lenna D. Gause; his ex-wife, Shirley R. Stone of Conway; his son, Corporal Christopher Q. Stone of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., and his wife, Melissa D. Stone; two step sons, Benjamin Boeck and his wife, Jessica, and their son, Jacob, of North Carolina; his mother, Reann Collins of Murrells Inlet; his sister, Donna Underwood and her husband, Earl, and their twin daughters Alexandra and Alexis, all of North Carolina; his brother, Terry Gause and wife, Pam, and son, Derek and daughter, Tara; and great-niece, Reagan, all of Columbia. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Gause; and step father, Anderew Theron Collins. Published in The Sun News on September 17, 2010

Laura Johnson Smart, age 92, died Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. Laura was born in Horry County, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherin Martin Johnson. She was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church for 54 years where she was a member of the choir. Laura was a loving mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by a son, James B. Smart; five brothers, Waterman Johnson, Mitchell Johnson, McKeiver Johnson, Pearlie Johnson and Hartford Johnson; one half-brother, Ervin Johnson; and two half-sisters, Cora Johnson and Joanna Johnson. Surviving are one son, Charles Smart and his wife, Alisha, of Little River; two daughters, Sylvia S. Chavis of Conway and Margie S. Johnston and her husband, Doug, of Sanford, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Jeannie Hampton, Melissa Johnston, John Johnston, Michael Chavis, Mark Chavis, Kim Chavis and Jennifer Benton; four great-grandchildren, Ashleigh Ellis, Courtney Chavis, Patrick Nealy and Eli Benton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Centenary United Methodist Church with the Rev. Troy Metzner officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends at the church before the service, from 2 until 3 p.m. Memorials may be sent to Centenary United Methodist Church, 1257 Hwy. 544, 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 September 17, 2010

Mr. Daniel "Junior" Tyler, age 79, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010. He was born on August 2, 1931, to the late Daniel Tyler and the late Mantha Hardee Tyler. Mr. Tyler was the owner of Loris Refrigeration, Heating and Cooling. He was a member of Cherry Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Loris and was a retired volunteer firefighter for 40+ years with the Loris Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Billie Jo Prince Tyler; one daughter, Carmen Hardee, and her husband, Glenn; one son, Kendall Tyler, and his wife, Lora; four grandchildren, Zac Hardee, Erin Hardee, Bailey Tyler, and Dylan Tyler all of Loris; one brother, James Tyler, of Raleigh, NC, and one sister, Genese Suggs, and her husband, Tom, of Conway. Visitation will be Thursday, September 16, 2010, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Ward Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, September 17, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. at Cherry Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Loris with the Rev. John Holmes, Rev. Ragsdale Allsbrook, and Rev. Jeremy Todd officiating. Burial will follow in the Cane Branch Cemetery. The family would like to like to thank his wonderful nurses, Bonnie Tindall and Joyce Samuels, for their love, comfort, and care during his illness. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 223 Laurel Street, Conway, SC 29526, or Cherry Hill Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Kendall Tyler, 2257 Daisy Road, 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 September 16, 2010

Velma Brown Thompkins, 79, of Hwy 548 died Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at her residence. She was born October 26, 1930 in Conway, a daughter of the late Ellie Lenard and Roberta Cannon Brown. In additions to her parents, she is predeceased by one son, Tommy Thompkins and one brother, J. C. Brown. Velma was a loving wife, mother and sister. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the greatest Mom, always making sure her children came first above everything else. Velma also loved her flowers. Mrs. Thompkins is survived by her husband, Archie Thompkins of the home; one son, Tony Lenue Thompkins (Johnnie) of Conway; one daughter, Gloria Ann King (HH) of Loris; three sisters, Bearnice Jones of Conway, Elnita Singleton (Cletta) of Conway and Margaret Cox of Loris; three brothers, Jeff L, Brown (Barbara), and David L. Brown (Mary) all of Conway; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss her. The family will receive friends at Free Welcome Freewill Baptist Church from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm Thursday, September 16, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 3pm Friday, September 17, 2010 at Free Welcome Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Baker, Rev. Ray Cribb and J. C. Gasque officiating. Burial will follow at Westside Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Free Welcome Freewill Baptist Church, 645 Four Mile Road, Conway, SC 29526. 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 September 16, 2010

James Franklin Rabon, 57, of D Street, died Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1953 in Aynor, a son of the late Francis and Doris Hamilton Rabon. He was also predeceased by a sister, Deborah Rabon. James was a loving husband, father and granddad and will be greatly missed by all. He enjoyed football, especially the Aynor Blue Jackets, and fishing. Mr. Rabon is survived by his wife of thirty years, Jean Underwood Rabon of the home; one daughter, Frankie Gasque (Greg) of Aynor; one stepson, Robert Skeens (Jimmie) of Conway; two stepdaughters, Shelia Skeens of Conway, Elena Huggins of Conway and Sharon Nearhoff (Keith) of Wash.; two nephews, Kelly Rabon (Tammy) of Aynor and Winston Harris (Jessica) of Conway; two grandchildren; ten step grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss him. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Waccamaw Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Dennis Lewis and Rev. Becky Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Westside Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Please sign a guest book at watsonfuneralservices.com. Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy. 378, Conway, S.C., is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on September 15, 2010

WHITE ROCK - Mamie Lee Howle Curley, 84, passed away Friday, Sept-ember 10, 2010 in White Rock, SC. Mrs. Curley was born in Darlington, SC one of eight children of the late John Newton and Letha Hoffman Howle. Mrs. Curley served in the United States Army during World War II. She was a former employee of the Dixie Cup Plant in Darl-ington, SC in 1959, she met and married Henry F. Curley, now deceased, and moved to North Myrtle Beach, SC where she became very involved in her husband's Plumbing and Electric Company. She spent many hours on the salt water marshes of Cherry Grove Beach boating, fishing, crabbing and enjoying the water. In their retirement, Mrs. Curley went back to classes and became a certified trainer in porcelain doll making. She spent many hours making dolls that were shared with many of her friends and family. Mrs. Curley was a member of Bible Fellowship Baptist Church in Little River, SC. Mrs. Curley is survived by her son, Charles David Truett and his wife, Janice and daughter, Mary Lee Cashwell Geist and her husband, Harold; nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. All will miss her kindness and happy smiles that she gave frequently. A private memorial service will be held Sunday, September 19, 2010. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospice, 1505 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.com Published in Morning News on September 15, 2010

Sylvia Jean Gasque, 55, of Hwy. 66, died Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. She was born September 17, 1954 in Conway, a daughter of the late Jasper Jackson and Delma Lucille McCoy Gasque. In additions to her parents, she was also predeceased by her brother, Donnie Gasque. Sylvia was the most loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend to all. She was always helping others. Sylvia enjoyed giving and spending time with her family. She loved her grandkids. Ms. Gasque is survived by one son, Kelly Gasque of Conway; one daughter, Tina Larrimore (Chris Farmer) of Shallotte, N.C.; two brothers, Lonnie Gasque of Loris and Dock Gasque of Aynor; one sister, Mary "Genell" Hardee (Floyd) of Conway; four grandchildren, Kyler Hewett, Haley Farmer, Coby Gasque and Britteny Hardee; and many other family and friends who will miss her. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Lindsey Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Please sign a guest book at watsonfuneralservices.com. Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy. 378, Conway, S.C., is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on September 14, 2010

Joseph "Joe" Howard Hughes was carried home by angels Sunday afternoon from his home where he was surrounded by his family who adored him. He was born November 17, 1956 to Howard and Jean Hughes of Conway. Joe was a quiet, strong man of few words, but many kind deeds. He was employed for 18 years with Combraco Industries. Joe worked several years with Grand Strand Water & Sewer. He was also a brick mason. Joe had a very strong faith in God which sustained him through his most difficult life struggle. His greatest love was his family. Surviving in addition to his parents of Conway are his loving wife of 26 years, Rita J. Hughes, who stood by him faithfully. He is also survived by one loving daughter, Kimberly H. Smith (Bill); six grandsons whom he adored, Elijah, Ezra, Simon, Sebastian, Zachary, and Blake Smith, all of Conway; two brothers, Dexter Hughes (Trish) and Alvin Hughes (Reina), all of Conway; and many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Mt. Ariel Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Timmy Locklear officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Mercy Care, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 or to A.L.S., 1064 Gardner Road, Suite 101, Charleston, SC 29407. 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 September 14, 2010

Minnie C. Hedin, 74, wife of the late Einar Hedin, of the Homewood section of Horry County died Sunday, September 12, 2010. Mrs. Hedin was born in Conway, S.C., a daughter of the late Clyde M. and Letha Graham Cook. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Bourne; a grandson, Shane Martin; and a brother, Emory Cook. Survivors include one son, David Hedin of Conway; three daughters Linda Bourne Perry of Murrells Inlet, Faith Bourne Caulder of Conway and Hope Hedin Edwards of Newport News, Va.; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth Nobles of Lancaster, S.C., and Milda Huggins of Aynor, S.C. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Pastor Lindsey Inman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 2:30 through 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 950 48th Ave N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. An online guestbook will be available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel will be in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on September 13, 2010

ORANGEBURG - Dorothy Fennell Harper, 86, died Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Lexington Assisted Living. Graveside Service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Jud Jordan officiating. Mrs. Harper was born in Loris, SC a daughter of the late Mosley Frierson and Eva Mae Bellamy Fennell. Mrs. Harper was a graduate of St. Andrews College in Laurinsburg, NC, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics and Science in 1945. She worked as an Assistant Home Demonstration Agent from 1945-46 in West Jefferson, NC, from 1946-48 in Lancaster,SC, and in 1949 in Kaufman, TX, as a County Home Demonstration Agent. Dorothy taught in the Orangeburg City School System beginning in 1958, and retired in 1984. She was a member of the National Education Association, the SC Education Association, and the Orangeburg County Education Association. Mrs. Harper was a member of the Kappa Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society of South Carolina since 1969. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Orangeburg. Mrs. Harper was the widow of William Edgar Harper. Survivors: Daughter: Dr. and Mrs. Darrell ( Cynthia ) H. Gaskins of Naples, FL; Son: Mr. William Randall ( Mary ) Harper of Columbia; Grandchildren: Craig, Darrell, and Trenton Gaskins, Amy ( John ) Bettini, Randall Harper; GreatGrand: Elizabeth Schneider and Thomas Bettini. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home. Memorial may be made to The First Presbyterian Church, 650 Summers Ave., Orangeburg SC 29115 Please sign the families""' online guestbook at www.dukesharleyfuneralhome.com Published in The State on September 13, 2010

Shelva Jean Coleman Young, 72, of Florence, died Thursday, September 9, 2010 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mrs. Young was born in Latta, SC a daughter of Emma Louise Shelley Coleman and the late Harold Coleman, Sr. She was a graduate of Latta High School and Anderson College and had worked in the Florence District One Schools. She was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 45 years and a member of Grace Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her father and by her husband, William Edward "Bill" Young, Sr., who died December 25, 2008. Surviving are her mother of Latta; sons, Eddie (Sherry) Young of Newnan, GA and Keith (Glenda) Young of Florence; grandchildren, Candace Holloman of Florence, Jewel Young and Savanna Young, both of Newnan, GA; brother, Harold (Sylvia) Coleman, Jr. of Marion; sisters, Joyce (Terry) Kennedy of Pamplico, Gayle (Carl) Edwards of Latta, SC and Nancy (Roger) Reece of Murrells Inlet and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation , PO Box 7669, Atlanta, GA 30357-0669 or to the Pee Dee Gardens, 3117 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501-5998. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church. Entombment will follow in the Florence Memorial Gardens Mausoleum directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 PM Friday at the funeral home and other at times at 917 Hummingbird Lane, Florence SC. Published in Morning News on September 10, 2010