Molly Ann Brown Stevens, 87, widow of the late Heywood Grover Stevens, died peacefully Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Conway Manor. Mrs. Stevens was born in Conway, S.C., a daughter of the late Rant and Beattie Lewis Brown. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Surviving are two daughters, Darlene Stevens Byer and husband, Brent Byer, of Rockville, Md., and Marcy Stevens Terry of Conway, S.C.; a son, Heywood Rant Stevens and wife, Cheryl Stevens, of Conway, S.C.; five grandchildren; and one great grandchild. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by her daughter, Hilda Ann Stevens. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Conway Funeral Service Chapel, 3304 4th Ave., with funeral services following at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. You may sign the family's guest book at www.conwayfuneralsvc.net. Published in the Sun News August 20, 2010

Henry Grady "H. G." Cox, Jr., age 86, passed away Tuesday night, August 17, 2010 at Loris Community Hospital following an illness. Mr. Cox was born April 22, 1924 in Horry County, a son of the late Elder H. Grady Cox, Sr. and the late Lena Prince Cox. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving his country in World War II where he earned a Purple Heart. Mr. Cox was a member of the Forty and Eight, American Legion Post 41, the Lion's Club and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He was a lifetime member of D.A.V. Chapter 73 and was instrumental in obtaining the first van that carried veterans from Loris to the V.A. Hospital in Charleston. He also helped secure the Veteran's Memorial in downtown Loris. Mr. Cox served on the Loris High School Advisory Board for ten years and was a longtime member and participant of the Coffee Club that meets at Shorty's Grill in Loris. He was a retired agent with Investment Life and Trust Company where he was employed for thirty six years. Mr. Cox was a member of Simpson Creek Primitive Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was predeceased by one brother, J. Elton Cox; and one sister, Shirley A. Cox. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Eloise G. Cox of the home; one son, H. Keith Cox and his wife, Sherryl, of Latta; one daughter, Lisa Kay Cox of Loris; one brother, Clarence Cox of Loris; one sister-in-law, Fannie Cox of Loris; two grandchildren, Logan Cox and Kerry Lee Cox both of Latta; a special caretaker and friend, Seletha Long of Loris; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 6to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2010 at Simpson Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Ernest Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in the Carter Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Carter Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 65, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign a guestbook at wardfuneralhome.org. Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in the Sun News August 19, 2010

SUMMERTON, SC - Elsie Sanderson Hilton, 72, wife of Robert Arthur Hilton, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010, at Roper Hospital in Charleston. Born May 19, 1938, in Loris, she was the daughter of the late James Lewis and Alma McQueen Sanderson. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, in addition to her husband of Summerton, are a son, Edward L. Hilton (Debra) of Belleville, Illinois; two daughters, Sharon D. Esposito (Bud) of Charleston, and Kellie M. Bell (Keith) of Neeses; a brother, Lloyd Sanderson of Summerton; two sisters, Lois Watson of Graham, NC, and Patricia Fowler of Burlington, NC; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 19, 2010, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with the Rev. Michael Murdoch officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, in Live Oak Memorial Gardens in Charleston. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Stephens Funeral Home in Manning. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements. (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on August 17, 2010

Emma Jane Dyson, of Hwy. 319, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010 surrounded by her family. Ms. Emma was born August 18, 1925 in Galivants Ferry, S.C., a daughter of the late Lazarus J. and Lottie Jones Peavy. Ms. Dyson was predeceased by her brothers and sisters. She was a member of Aynor First Baptist Church and the Speeders Club. Surviving are two sons, Jimmie Dyson and his wife, Esther, of Aynor, and Sidney Dyson and his wife, Gwenn, of Tampa, Florida; three daughters, Jennie Dunn and her husband, Terry, of Conway, Glenda Hopson and her husband, Don, of Aynor, and Debi James and her husband, Derrick "Button," of Galivants Ferry; eleven grandchildren, Jimmie Dyson and his wife, Lynn, Pattie Carmichael and her husband, Jamie, Sam Dyson, Jennifer Richardson and her husband, Keith, Jessica Yourko and her husband, Danny, Heather Hendrick and her husband, Le, Derrick James and his wife, Michelle, Nicholas James and Rene' Stewart, Chris Dunn and his wife, Brittany, and Craig Dunn and his wife, Sarah; and fourteen great-grandchildren, Abbie Rose Richardson, Aiden Keiffer Richardson, Adyson Yourko, Lyndsey Dyson, Madyson Dyson, Jason Carmichael, Jackson Carmichael, Nora Lynn James, Joey Hendrick, Skylar Stewart, Kyle Dunn, Cole Dunn, Chase Dunn, and Brandon Kinsey. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Lillie Mae Sellers, Dr. Charles Sasser, Darlene Fernandez, and Mercy Hospice for all their love and care. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Aynor First Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Adams and the Rev. Glenn Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Johnson Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the Aynor First Baptist Curch building fund, P.O. Box 651, Aynor SC 29511 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 98, Aynor SC 29511. Please sign an online guest book at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com. Ms. Dyson and her family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, 290 9th Avenue, Aynor (843) 358-5800. Published in The Sun News on August 17, 2010

CONWAY - Gertie Alford Dix, 95, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Mullins Nursing Center. She was born December 17, 1914 in Horry County, a daughter of the late James Fred and Laura Allen Alford. In additions to her parents, she was also pre-deceased by her husband, Willard Dix; two sons, Billy and Roger Dix; one grandson, Jack Dix; two brothers, Buddy and Donnie Alford and one sister, Doris Cooper. Gertie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, her family meant everything to her. She enjoyed meeting and helping others. Gertie loved quilting, sewing and working with her hands. Mrs. Dix is survived by one son, Eugene "Gene" Dix of Conway; one daughter, Linda Dix Collins (Edward) of Conway; two sisters, Geraldine Sellers of Conway and Letha Graham of Marion; a special cousin, Mary Powell; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss her. The family received friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm Friday, August 13, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 2pm Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Glen Lane and Rev. Mike Gerald officiating. Burial will follow at Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery. The Dix family would like to thank all the staff at Mullins Nursing Center for all the love and care they provided to Gertie while she was in their care. Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices. com. Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family. Pulished in the Morning News, 14 August 2010

CHARLESTON - Paul LeGrand Martin, age 85, of North Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 13, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Conway SC on February 8th, 1925 to the late Hallie Porter Martin and Emma Lewis Martin. He was of the Holiness Faith. He was retired from Detyens Shipyard in Charleston, SC, and was a member of the Naval Reserve. He was a retired carpenter and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He is survived by his wife: Bertha Smith Martin of North Charleston, SC; daughters: Vera Mell Wilson (Robbie) of Goose Creek SC, Sandra Mackey (Edward) of James Island SC, and Kathy Merritt (H. Davis) of Summerville SC; grandchildren: Patience Fairman of Reidsville NC, Eddie Mackey III (Karen) of Hollywood SC, Angela Clyde (Patrick) of Ladson SC, and Kenny Swayne of Ladson SC; great-grandchildren: Kathryn, James, Kenny, and Cody; brother: Bruce Martin of Conway SC; sisters: Doretha Long of Conway, SC, and Genevia Anderson, of Conway SC. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, August 16, 2010, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston SC 29406. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 15, 2010, at the funeral home. The family is gratefully accepting floral tributes, in Paul Martins honor. CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME IS SERVING FAMILY WITH FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on August 15, 2010

SWANSEA - A memorial service for Darryl Calvin Bullock, 50, of Swansea will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association , 520 Gervais St., Ste. 300, Columbia, SC 29201. Mr. Bullock died of natural causes on Friday, August 13, 2010. Born in Horry County, he was the son of the late Joseph T. Bullock, Jr. and Floreda Elaine Jenerette Bullock. Surviving are his sister, Cheryl Bullock Stork (Curtis) of Chapin; brothers, James K. Bullock (Janice) of Swansea, Carl Bullock (Cheryl) of Blythewood and brother-in-law, Jim Stork of Chapin along with a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jerius Stork and Judy Karen Bullock. Please sign online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com Published in The State on August 15, 2010

John Hoyt Causey, 83, husband of Geraldine Barnhill Causey died Friday August 13, 2010 at Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on July 23, 1927 in Conway he was a son of the late Sam Causey and the late Minnie Hardee Causey. Mr. Causey was a member of First Assembly of God, was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired after 65 years as a truck driver. Mr. Causey's happiest days were fishing with his sons and grandsons and reminiscing about his days on the road as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife of Georgetown; two sons, Larry Causey (Denise) of Spartanburg and Barry Causey (Cathy) of Georgetown; a daughter Teresa Michau of Georgetown; five grandsons, two granddaughters; eight great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Johnny Causey. Funeral Services will be held at 12 PM Monday August 16, 2010 at the First Assembly of God with the Rev. Dave Hoskins officiating. Burial will follow in the Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Sunday at First Assembly of God. Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440 Graham Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements. www.grahamfuneralhome.org Published in The Sun News on August 15, 2010

Rev. Joseph B. Faircloth, 95, of Conway, died Friday, August 13, 2010. He was born August 8, 1915 in Whiteville, North Carolina, a son of the late Ben and Amanda Beck Faircloth. Mr. Faircloth was predeceased by his wife, Margaret R. Gore Faircloth of seventy one years. In addition to his wife, he was also predeceased by two brothers, Carl Faircloth and Leamon Faircloth; four sisters, Vera Cucksey, Ella Singletary, Lizzie Ward and Addie Ward; and one granddaughter, Jacquelyn McDermont. Rev. Faircloth was the pastor of Faith Tabernacle located on Hwy. 501 for three years. He pastured eleven churches during his ministry. Mr. Faircloth was also a piano tech and owner of Faircloth Barber Shop for twenty years. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend. He enjoyed sharing God's Holy word. Mr. Faircloth always put others before himself, especially those in need. Rev. Faircloth is survived by two daughters, Brenda Faircloth and Linda Williams, both of Conway; three grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; and many other family and friends who will miss him. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 2 until 3 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2010. Funeral Service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Faith Tabernacle, with the Rev. Jerry Rowell officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Freewill 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 August 15, 2010

Henry Lorentus Faircloth, age 80, of Tom Dorman Road passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at his residence following an illness. Mr. Faircloth was born November 13, 1929 in Loris, a son of the late Harry Faircloth and the late Allene Hardwick Faircloth. He served in the United States Army for three years, was a retired Barber and a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Faircloth was a former member of the Langston Baptist Church in Conway for over 40 years. Mr. Faircloth was predeceased by his wife, Hilda Faircloth; a son, Zendell Faircloth; a brother, Wendell Faircloth; a sister, Rachel F. Resca; and a grandson, Michael Lorentus Faircloth, Jr. Survivors include two sons, Michael L. Faircloth, Sr. and his wife, Martha, and Lyle Faircloth and his wife, Wanda, all of Longs; four sisters, Freddie Tripplet and her husband, Carson, of Loris, Vernell Harrelson and her husband, Doris, of Tabor City, N.C., Betty Stokes and her husband, Wayne, of Loris, and Sharon Todd and her husband, Harris, of Longs; two brothers, Larry Faircloth and Horace Faircloth, both of Loris; eleven grandchildren, McGee Faircloth and Ryan, David Faircloth and his wife, Michelle, Rev. Heath Faircloth and his wife, LeeAnn, Chandler Faircloth, Crystal Faircloth, Loranda Faircloth, Nick Woodle and his wife, Sommer, Chase Woodle and his wife, Maryleigh, Brianna Woodle and her husband, Chad, Eric Housand, and Chad Housand and his wife, Michelle; and 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Thursday evening, August 12, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral service will be held today, Friday, August 13, 2010, at 2 p.m. from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Donnie Graham and the Rev. Heath Faircloth officiating. Burial will follow in the Hardee Cemetery. The family would like to thank InCare Home Health Hospice for their help during Mr. Faircloth's illness with special gratitude to Barbara Grimes and Gina Healey. Memorials may be sent to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 2101 Pleasant Grove 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 August 13, 2010

Debra Ann Collins Goud, 53, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at her home following a sudden illness. Mrs. Goud was born January 16, 1957 in Wilmington, N.C., a daughter of Evelyn H. Collins and the late Franklin Collins. She enjoyed fishing, dancing, and going to the beach. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and aunt. Mrs. Goud was predeceased by her husband and the love of her life, Danny Goud. Survivors, in addition to her mother of Wilmington, N.C., include one son, Dewayne Alford and his wife Rhonda of Loris; one daughter, Maranda Alford Todd and her husband Richard of Loris, one sister, Sylvia Collins Fowler of Wilmington, N.C.; one brother-in-law, Jerry Goud of Loris; five grandchildren, Brodie, Kassidy, Cutter, Caleb, and Gavin; and six special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, August 13, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Ward Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Alvin Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Cane Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. 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 August 13, 2010

Conway & Pawley's Island....On Monday, August 9, 2010, Madge W. Langston departed this life and went home to the Lord. Mrs. Langston was born August 21, 1915 to Susan and Sam M. Wingate in Chesterfield, SC. For many years she owned and operated Madge's Beauty Shop on 13th Avenue in Conway, SC. She devoted her life to loving and raising her 2 daughters, Jo Dean and Susan Richardson. After her husband, Wilbur S. Richardson died, she met and married Bud LaRue Langston. They lived in Pawley's Island, SC and had over 20 beautiful years together. There she worked with her dearest friend, Susan Hill Tyler at Ruby's Beauty Salon. Mrs. Langston retired at 82 in good health and eventually came to live with her daughter, Susan in Charleston, SC. She died after a courageous 1 and a half years battle with ALS. We were blessed with the World's Best Mother and Grandmother and she will be so missed by her 2 daughters, Jo Dean Bauknight of Columbia, SC and Susan Hihn of Goose Creek, SC; 4 granddaughters, Barbara Brickley, Kim Smart, Joni Allen and Amy Armstrong; one grandson, Chuck Bauknight and 12 great-grandchildren. Madge was predeceased by her parents, her 2 husbands, 3 sisters, Pat Roberts, Libby Schafer, Margie Fowler and 2 brothers, Sam M. Wingate, Jr. and Truesdale Wingate. Family and friends are invited to attend. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 AM Friday at the funeral home. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Sun News 12 August 2010

Carrie C. Guyton, 84, widow of the late Clyde P. Guyton, of Beverly Road, died Monday, August 9, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. Mrs. Guyton was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Hubert and Nettie Cooper. She was a member of Pauley Swamp Baptist Church. She was a life long resident of Horry County. Mrs. Guyton was preceded in death by two sons, Walter Guyton and Terry Gutyon; five brothers, Ronald Cooper, B. Cooper, Grant Cooper, Emerson Cooper, and Price Cooper; five sisters, Bertha Garrett, Mary Rabon, Mazie Rogers, Maddie Jordan, Maggie Jordan; and a grandson, Jason Guyton. Surviving are one son, Dean Guyton and wife, Rene, of Conway; two daughters, Ann Renney and husband, Richard, of Ft. Myers, Fla., Judy Rogers and husband, Vernon, of Indian Land, S.C.; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Guyton of Socastee. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, with the Rev. Terry Grainger and Terry Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 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 Sun News on August 11, 2010

Tommie Moore Turner, Jr., age 76, husband of the late Joan Carol Johnson Turner, of Hwy 67 West, died peacefully at his daughters home in Columbia, S.C., August 9, 2010 after a long illness. Mr. Turner was born on August 16, 1933, a son of the late Tommie Moore Turner, Sr. and Lula Ward Turner. He was a member of Berea Baptist Church. Mr. Turner retired from Horry County Public Works. He was preceded in death by nine brothers, W.A., H.L., Oscar, Eugene, James, Lacy, Thurman, Ernest, and Andrew Turner; and two sisters, Callie T. Jenerette and Doretha T. Shelley. Surviving are one son, Tommie M. Turner, III and wife, Tina, of Loris; one daughter, Theresa Turner-Seaberg and husband, Thomas, of Columbia; four grandchildren, Jason Seaberg, Jennifer Seaberg-Frueauf of Columbia, Ashley Turner of Green Sea and Tommy Franklin Turner of Loris; four great-grandchildren, Emma Seaberg, Victoria and Mallory Ford, and Savannah Grace Frueauf, all of Columbia; and one sister, Elnita T. Rabon. He will be laid to rest 11 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Berea Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Jenerette officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Berea Baptist Church, 4287 Joyner Swamp 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 The Sun News on August 11, 2010

Mrs. Lucille Holmes Moroff, age 74, died Monday, August 9, 2010 at Loris Extended Care Facility following an illness. Mrs. Moroff was born on July 23, 1936 in Loris, S.C., to Mr. Willie Isaac Holmes and Mrs. Rosenell Cox Holmes. Lucille was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church in North Myrtle Beach. Survivors include her two sons, Gary Eldridge Rowell of N. Myrtle Beach and Edward "Eddie" Alan Rowell and wife, Connie, of Longs; one daughter, June Rowell Shirley of Little River; six grandchildren, Kristin Pearce and husband, Dennis, of Lexington, S.C., Brian Alan Shirley, Shannon Elizabeth Shirley, Emily Jaie Shirley and Christopher Ray Holmes, all of Little River, and Justin Alan Rowell of Longs; two great-grandchildren, Austin Wayne Pearce and Dalton Alan Pearce, both of Lexington, S.C.; five brothers, Billy Holmes and wife, Judy, of Little River, Roger Holmes and wife, Carolyn, of Little Mountain, S.C., Larry Holmes and wife, Kelly, Jeff Holmes and wife, Elaine, and Jimmy Holmes and wife, Gail, all of Loris; six sisters, Phyllis Ann Hendrix and husband, Benny, of Salisbury, N.C., Jackie Hughes of Walterboro, S.C., Betty Gore and husband, Guy, of Nakina, N.C., Jewell Stevens and husband, Eddie, of Blythewood, S.C., Gail Strickland and husband, Frank, of Green Sea and Joan Lewis and husband, Brooks of Loris. Mrs. Moroff was predeceased by her parents; and her beloved Chihuahua, Angel. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Camp Swamp United Methodist Church with committal services following at Camp Swamp Cemetery. Pastor Jo Anna Fallaw will officiate services. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 11, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Camp Swamp United Methodist Church Music Fund, 853 Camp Swamp Rd., Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mrs. Moroff'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 August 11, 2010

Bessie Emmaline Branton McDonald passed away on Monday, August 9, 2010, at Lexington Exteded Care, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. McDonald was born July 18, 1927 in Horry County, S.C., a daughter of the late Thomas Leamon and Kittie Belle Norman Branton. She was a loving mother and homemaker, was widowed at a young age. Mrs. McDonald was employed as a seamstress and as a cafeteria cook at Kingston Elementary School in Conway, S.C. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, singing and watching her children and grandchildren grow up. Mrs. McDonald was a life-long Baptist who was a member of Sweetwater Branch Baptist Church in Conway until moving to West Columbia to live with her daughters in 2007. She joined Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church in 2008 where she was a member of the Loyal Workers Sunday School class and the Clyde Hendrix Circle. Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Edward McDonald, Sr.; and their son, Paul Edward McDonald, Jr.; as well as two brothers, Rembert and Walton Branton. The family would like to thank Dr. John Black and the staff at Lexington Extended Care who lovingly took care of her for the past four months. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-laws, Jeanette and Bill Hornsby, Pam and Ghent Brewer of West Columbia, and Lisa and Bobby Holmes of Conway. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tom Hornsby, Laura Hornsby, Paul (Jenny) Madden, Jamie (Lisa) Nobles, Marie Kamp, Paula McDonald, Justin (Heather) Brewer, Jeremy Brewer, Hannah Holmes and Holly Holmes; as well as great-grandchildren, Trey Nobles, Noah Kamp, Lucas Kamp and Chloe Majors. Also surviving are sisters and brothers, Winona (Wilfred) Benton, Doris Todd, Franklin (Linda) Branton, of Conway; Tim (Jonnie) Branton of Georgia, and Jerry (Mildred) Branton of West Columbia. She is also survived by 28 nieces and nephews and loving extended families. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, with the Rev. Larry Hays officiating. Burial will follow in Thompson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Susan G. Komen for the Cure , Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or to Connie Maxwell Childrens Home, P.O. Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648. Pleases sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on August 11, 2010

Jack W. Marlowe, 74, of Conway, S.C., died Monday, August 9, 2010 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice after a long illness. Mr. Marlowe was born in Horry County, a son of the late Jeff and Annie Bell Marlowe. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeronia R. "Jeri" Marlowe; and two brothers, Geter and Earl Marlowe. Surviving are one daughter, Jackie Todd and her husband, Thurman, of Spartanburg, S.C.; three step daughters, Vera (Donnie) Cusack of Georgetown, S.C., Dianne (Robert) Rodriguez of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Angie Elvis of Conway; two step sons, Jeff (Cindy) Martin and Nelson Martin, both of Conway; one brother, Wendel Marlowe of Gresham; twenty five grandchildren; thirty-seven great grandchildren; one great grandchild; special friends, Wendell and Kathy Cooper of Conway 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, August 11, 2010. Funeral Service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010 int the Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Lamar Boulware officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Hospice, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Please sign a guest book at watsonfuneralservices.com. Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy. 378, Conway, SC is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on August 11, 2010

Robert Allen "Pete" Daniels, 69, of Live Oak Street, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Conway Medical Center following an illness. Mr. Daniels was born in Conway, a son of the late Wade Hampton and Winnie "Walker" Johnson Daniels. He was a 1958 graduate of Aynor High School. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the City Of Conway. Mr. Daniels was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and had attended Jamestown Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Smith Daniels of Conway; one son, Kenneth Hampton Daniels of Conway; two grandchildren, Matthew Scott Daniels and Haley Elizabeth Daniels; and two sisters, Alinda Daniels Johnson of Aynor and Joanne Daniels Timmons of Florence; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 5 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010 from Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, with the Rev. Lynn Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, prior to the service, from 3:30 until 5 p.m. Memorials may be sent to Jamestown Baptist Church Building Fund, 2501 9th Ave. Conway, SC 29527. Please sign an online guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News on August 11, 2010

Mr. Hoyt Elwood Tyler, age 71, died Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Loris Community Hospital following an illness. Born July 15, 1939 in Loris, SC he was the son of the late Reverend Norman Emmett Tyler and the late Mrs. Mary Jane Barnhill Tyler. Mr. Tyler was associated with Howard Johnson restaurant and was the former owner of Red Barn Restaurant in Lake City, SC. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a longtime member of Cane Branch Baptist Church in Loris, SC. Survivors include his wife: Barbara Tyler of the home; two daughters: Teresa Suddreth and husband Mike and Mary Darlene Rogers all of Florence, SC; two stepchildren: Emory Boyd Stephens and wife Amanda of Florence, SC, and Barbara Nell Howard and husband Gary of Lake City, SC; two brothers: Larry R. Tyler and wife Carole of Little River, SC and Ronald E. Tyler and wife Pat of Hickory, NC; two sisters: Pearl Shelley of Loris, SC and Gloria Joan Speer of Dallas, GA; six grandchildren: Vanessa Smith, Lance Tyler Rogers, Matt Stephens, John Stephens, Vangie Thigpen and Meredith Jeffords; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Tyler was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Mr. Michael W. Tyler. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Cane Branch Baptist Church with committal services following at Cane Branch Cemetery. Pastor Jon Johnson and Reverend Alvin Jackson will officiate services. Visitation will be Monday August 9, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Cane Branch Baptist Church, 760 Cane Branch Road, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mr. Tyler's online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in the Sun News 9 August 2010

Georgia Long Graham, age 78, wife of the late Pern Ibra Graham, of Hendrick's Shortcut Road, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Graham was born in Conway, S.C., a daughter of the late William Mack and Sallie Clayton Long. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and was retired from Conway Hospital Admissions office. She was predeceased by five brothers, Ben, Ned, Woodrow, Charles and Kingston; and two sisters, Edith L. Jordan and Lorraine L. Durant. Surviving are three children, Sandra Graham of Conway, Ron I. Graham and wife, Pam, of Galivants Ferry, Karen G. Nobles and husband, Mike, of Conway; three grandchildren, Aaron and Beth Anna Graham of Galivants Ferry and Lauren Dunivan of Odessa, Texas; two sisters, Cecile Bell and Virginia Booth; one brother, Clayton" Sonny" Long and wife, Minnie Bell, of Conway; and numerous "special" nieces and nephews. Mrs. Graham was gentle, soft spoken, patient and kind with many close and special friends. She will be loved and remembered by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. A. D. Grainger. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Mercy Hospice, 174 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526-8965. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com or at www.myrtlebeachonline.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.