William Staple "Bill" Collins, Jr., of Conway, South Carolina, and formerly of Boone, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010. Mr. Collins, the son of Edna Moody Collins and Staple Collins, was born in Watauga County, North Carolina October 30, 1937. He attended Appalachian High School in Boone, North Carolina and was graduated from Blowing Rock High School in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. After graduation, he attended Nashville Auto Diesel College, in Nashville, Tennessee. During the 1950's and 60's, Bill and his dad owned and operated Collins' Truck and Auto Service in Boone, North Carolina. Mr. Collins moved to Myrtle Beach in the mid-60's and was involved in various civic organizations; he loved the small town feel of Myrtle Beach because it reminded him of his home town. During a long career in the automobile business, he was associated with Clark Motors, Holcomb Motors, Watts Appraisal Service, Bob Bible Pontiac, Beck Ford, and Hadwin White. His hobby and chosen career was automobiles and enjoyed collecting classic cars, especially Corvettes. He was the owner/operator of Collins' Auto Sales in the Willow Springs community. Mr. Collins is survived by his son, William Staple "Chip" Collins, III, of Conway, South Carolina, and Chip's mother, Mary Carroll Moore of Myrtle Beach; his sister, Sharon Collins (Bill) Dowdy of Paisley, Florida; three granddaughters, Brittany Elizabeth, Sarah Madison, and Mary Kathryn Collins of Conway; three nieces, Judy (David) Hamlett of Boone, North Carolina, Betsy (Chris) Stamey of Jacksonville, Florida, and Keni Lee (Chris) Neverton of Paisley, Florida; and a special lady, Diana Elvis Collins of Conway. Mr. Collins is predeceased by his son, Charles Douglas "Doug" Collins; his parents; maternal grandparents, Maude and Benjamin Moody of Blowing Rock, North Carolina; paternal grandparents, Lee Ella Coffey and William Washington Collins of Blowing Rock, North Carolina; and his beloved aunt, Sally Collins, also of Blowing Rock. Bill leaves behind many friends and acquaintances whose lives he touched in many ways. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010 from Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, with Roy Kosin and Rev. Steve Elvis officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a church or charity of one's choice. An online guestbook will be available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Sun News 18 July 2010

Janie H. Alford, age 62, of Pee Dee Hwy., went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Mrs. Alford was born in Southern Pines, N.C., a daughter of the late Louis M. and Eleanor Cameron Honeycutt. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church and was employed by Tire Town in Myrtle Beach. Mrs. Alford was formerly employed with the Horry County School District. She was an inspiration to everyone she came in contact with and she loved her husband, children and grandchildren. Mrs. Alford was predeceased by a brother, Louis M. "Skip" Honeycutt. Surviving are her husband, Lanier Alford of Conway; two daughters, Terri Alford Poston and her husband, Mike, of Conway and Dayna Alford Irby and her husband, Billy, of Matthews, N.C.; one son, Jamie Alford of Myrtle Beach; six grandchildren, Wesley Poston, Emily Poston, Haylee Poston, Jay Alford, Banks Irby and Garrett Irby; one sister, Kay Honeycutt of Southern Pines, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Lavina Honeycutt of Southern Pines, N.C. and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010 at High Point Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Winburn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to High Point Baptist Church, 6925 Juniper Bay Road, Conway, SC 29527. Please sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News on July 17, 2010

Geneva Fullwood Ammons, age 92, wife of the late John Vollie "J.V." Ammons, died Thursday, July 15, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Ammons was a daughter of the late Charles Mack and Daisy Turbeville Fullwood. She was a 1937 graduate of Socastee High School and Socastee High School basketball star. Mrs. Ammons was the owner of Ammon's Mobile Home Park for over 40 years. She was an employee of Oceanview Memorial Hospital in Myrtle Beach for 18 years and Aunt Maude's Country Kitchen. Mrs. Ammons was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. The family would like to thank the many nurses and physicians in the area who have cared for our Mama over the years, especially Heartleand Hospice and two wonderful caregivers for more than two and a half years, Bertha Jones of Conway and Petrina Buffkin of Aynor. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Larue Ammons. Surviving are two sons, John Ray Ammons (Kristy) and James "Butch" Ammons (Sandi) all of Socastee; one daughter, Deborah Ammons Wolfe (Mark) of Socastee; 10 grandchildren, Ashlee Rogers (Brian), Aimee Gause (Robert), Renee Killian (Tom), Suzie Fisher, Kristin Smith, Michael Manley (Vicki), Jason Carr, Brent Carr, Bridgete Jensen (Jeremy), and Megan Morgan; 14 great-grandchildren, Colin Manley, Grayson Manley, Emma Carr, Katelynn Pryor, Jeffrey Jensen, Summer Jensen, Britton Alvarez, Kayleigh Rogers, Kasey Rogers, Gabe Smith, Kyle Fisher, Bradley Fisher, Lailah Gause and Ty Gause; one sister, Dot Rabon of Myrtle Beach. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, with Rev. Hobert Johnson and Rev. Micah Lane officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Heartland Hospice, 1500 Main 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 July 17, 2010

FLORENCE - Eva Hardee Benton, 78, of Florence, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Benton was born in Horry County, SC a daughter of the late Tharon C. and Eva Hardwick Hardee. She was a member of Abundant Life Church and hosted a monthly Ladies Bible Group. She retired from the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) and was an independent Shacklee Distributor for over 20 years She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jesse W. Benton, Sr., who died November 3, 2009; brother, Eugene Hardee and three sisters, Nina Ree Bellamy, Jessie Lois Long and Elma Mae Gore. Surviving are her daughter, Susan (Mitch) Horton of Raleigh, NC; son, Woody Benton of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Jon (Renee) Horton, Sarah Horton, Jessica Horton and Lindsay Horton, all of Raleigh, NC, Eric Benton, Stephen Benton and Conor Benton, all of Norwalk, OH; brother, Willie D. (Linda) Hardee of Fort Mill, SC and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Abundant Life Church, 3030 S. Irby Street, Florence, SC 29505. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 17, 2010 in the Abundant Life 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, July 16, 2010 at the funeral home. Published in Morning News on July 16, 2010

DARLINGTON - Toby "T.J." Ray O'Neal, Jr., age 21, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, July 17, 2010 in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home with burial following in Grove Hill Cemetery. Born May 29, 1989 in Myrtle Beach, he is the son of Toby Ray O'Neal, Sr. and Kimberly Keith Clanton. T.J. was working as a machinist in Leland, NC at the time of his death. He will be remembered as person who enjoyed life and was loved by everyone. Surviving in addition to his father of Leland, NC and mother of Lake City, are sisters: Crystal O'Neal of Leland, NC, Kimberly O. (Matthew) Turner of Patrick, Emily Freeman of Leland, NC, his step-mother, Annette O'Neal of Leland, NC, Grandparents, James and Tammie Keith of Society Hill, also, three nieces, four nephews, many aunts and uncles and a special friend, Hannah Bell. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Jeanette Funderburk, Tommy L. O'Neal and Betty Keith. Visitation will from 6-8 Friday evening at Belk funeral Home and other times at the home of Wade and Diane O'Neal, 418 Redwood St, Darlington. Sign the guestbook online at www.belkfuneral home.com. Published in Morning News on July 16, 2010

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NICHOLS - Lewis Venston Huggins, age 96, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Loris Community Hospital following an illness. Mr. Huggins was born in Horry County a son of the late Rufus James Huggins and the late Fronnie Stroud Huggins. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served in World War II and took part in the Normandy Invasion. Mr. Huggins enjoyed racking horses and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by three brothers, Grover, Wade, and Hicks, and three sisters, Esther, Lucille, and Noma. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Eula Mae Fowler Huggins of the home, four children, Brooks of Columbia, Coleman of Nichols, Nancy of York, and Stanton of Nichols, four brothers, R.J. of Hemingway, Furman of North Myrtle Beach, Billy of Nichols, and Nolan of Surfside Beach, three sisters, Muriel of Nichols, Gussie of Atlanta, Ga., and Virginia of Atlanta, Ga., eight grandchildren, C.V., Clark, Donnie, Kimberly, Crystal, Taylor, Tate, and Autumn, and twelve great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 15, 2010, from 10-11 a.m. at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Annex. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010, from the Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Phil Fischbach officiating. Committal services, with military honors, will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Mt. Olive Cemetery Fund, 1950 Mt. Olive Church Road., Nichols, SC 29581. Please sign a guestbook at wardfuneralhome.org. Ward Funeral Home of Loris, (843) 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in The State on July 14, 2010

BRITTON'S NECK - Thomas Jefferson Altman, Jr., 62 of Britton's Neck died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Carolinas Hospital System. He was born March 16, 1948 in Marion County. Mr. Altman is remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle and "Poppy Thomas". He is survived by a special friend, Nisa Bacchus; a sister, Judy Douglas and her husband (Billy) of Tabor City, NC; a brother, Sam Altman and his wife Diane of New Bern, NC, and a sister, Aneta Daniels, of Conway, SC. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Paula M. Richardson and her son, Hunter, of Britton's Neck; Edwin Douglas and his children, Lydia and Alex, of Longs; Gina Douglas of Tabor City, Charles T. Richardson and his children, Ragan, Walt, and Grace of Britton's Neck; Alison Creech and her children, Hannah and Robbie, of Raleigh, NC; Charles Daniels and his wife Elizabeth of Augusta, GA; Christopher Daniels and his wife Ashley and his children, Ethan and Micah of Greenville, SC and Heidi Windmueller of Charleston, SC. He is predeceased by his sister, Elaine Altman Richardson and was the son of the late T. J. and Earline Altman of Britton's Neck. Mr. Altman attended Britton's Neck Schools. At the age of sixteen, he was in a diving accident that resulted in quadriplegia. He operated Tom's Wash-erette in Britton's Neck for many years. He was affiliated with Richardson and Richardson, Inc., for twelve years. He was a member of Nebo Baptist Church, where he was a member and former teacher of the Adult Men's Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the Nebo Brotherhood. Throughout his Nebo membership, he served on many committees and held numerous offices and was a former deacon. His civic activities included serving in the past as a volunteer tutor at Britton's Neck Elementary School and as the dispatcher for Britton's Neck Volunteer Fire Department. Memorials may be made to Nebo Baptist Church Building Fund or Choir, 6411 Hwy 908, Britton's Neck, SC 29546. The family will receive friends at Nebo Baptist Church from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Funeral Services will be held at 3pm Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Nebo Baptist Church with Phillip Hucks, Rev. Ragsdale Allsbrook and Rev. Luford Pope officiating. Burial will follow in the 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 Morning News on July 14, 2010

GOOSE CREEK - Haven Makinley Dew, infant daughter of Daniel "Jessie" Dew and Candace Nicole Matthews of Goose Creek, died Sunday, July 11, 2010. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at 2:30 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 South Main Street, Summerville. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home from 1:30 o'clock until the hour of service. Memorials may be made to South Carolina Federal Credit Union, "Haven Makinley Dew Memorial" Account No.: 1306385, P.O. Box 190012, North Charleston, SC 29419-9012. Haven was born on July 7, 2010, in Charleston. She was the love of our lives for the short four days we had with her. Surviving in addition to her parents are: two sisters, Mariah Jailyn Dew of North Charleston and Aubry Marissa Dew of Summerville; grandparents, Jimmy Matthews of Goose Creek, Tasha Wimberly of Conway, SC, and Blake and Susan Dew of Summerville; great-grandmothers, Joyce Matthews of Goose Creek, Lillian Padgett of Lodge, SC, and Nina Lee Dew of Summerville; two aunts, Renee Dew of Summerville and Allison Sims of Lake City, SC; five uncles, Daniel Matthews of Goose Creek, Jake Matthews, River Johnson, B.C. Dew and Landon Johnson all of Conway, SC. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on July 13, 2010

Martha "Elwood" Rabon Lambert, age 80, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. Born December 23, 1929 in Aynor, S.C., Mrs. Lambert was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Fannie Rabon; her husband, Willie "Jay" Lambert; and a great-niece, Cristin Nichole Daniels. Elwood will be missed by her family, friends, neighbors, church family and anyone that had the privilege of knowing this special woman of God. She has a big family. God and family were the center of her life. She exemplified at all times that God was first in her life and her family came a close second. Elwood's love for her family radiated on her face and in her spirit. Her love was intoxicating and everyone that felt her love knew what a life-changing experience that was. All the saints in heaven are rejoicing that our special angel has now entered into the pearly gates. Mrs. Lambert is survived by her son, Clemson "Pete" Collins of Aynor, S.C.; a sister, Elise Rabon Dix and husband, Cecil, of Aynor, S.C.; a brother, Jimmy Rabon and wife, Frances Long Rabon, of Conway; a nephew, Terry Dix of Charlotte, N.C.; six nieces, Cherri Dix of Myrtle Beach, SC, Tanya Dix Merritt of Conway, SC, Sheila Rabon Daniels of Conway, SC, Cristal Rabon Causey of Conway, S.C., Natalie Rabon Hunter of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Stephanie Rabon of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; multiple great-nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Revisky and Matthew Anderson 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. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Salem Baptist Church, 4008 Salem Rd., Aynor, SC 29511. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on July 13, 2010

Beverly Ann Bell Frye, 55, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010, at the Medical University of South Carolina, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Graham. Ms. Frye was born November 6, 1954, a daughter of Isla G. Calhoun of Galivants Ferry and the late John "Jake" Bell, II. She was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving in addition to her mother are one son, Fritz Frye and his wife, Jade Ward, of Aynor; one brother, John H. Bell, III of Galivants Ferry; two sisters, Lynn B. Phipps of Galivants Ferry and Jayne B. Johnson of Conway; her fiancé, Stan Kelley of Hartsville; and her mother-in-law, Elneeda S. Frye of Galivants Ferry. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Berea Baptist Church, with the Rev. Johnny Jenerette officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at Johnson Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018. Please sign an online guest book at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com. Ms. Frye and her family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, 290 9th Avenue, Aynor, S.C. 29511, 843-358-5800. Published in The Sun News on July 12, 2010

SURFSIDE BEACH - Mr. Gerry Arlington Eaddy, 47, departed this life Tuesday, July 6, 2010. A celebration of his life will be 4:00 P.M. Saturday, July 7, 2010 at Timberlake Baptist Church. Gerry was born in Myrtle Beach, a son of Dora Lean Todd Eaddy and Reginald Arlington Eaddy. He was a graduate of Socastee High School, a charter member of Timberlake Baptist Church and worked as an electrical engineer. Survivors include his mother, Dora Lean Todd Eaddy of Surfside Beach; brother, Don (Susan) Eaddy of St. Joseph, Michigan; sister, Debra Eaddy Herrmann of Surfside Beach; nephew, Michael (Monica), great niece, Jordan "JoJo," and great nephew, Anakin Eaddy, all of Texas City, Texas, and nieces, Jennifer Herrmann of Surfside Beach, Michelle Eaddy of St. Joseph, Michigan. He was predeceased by his father, Reginald Arlington Eaddy, and brother, Todd Maurice Eaddy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Timberlake Baptist Church, Phase III Building Fund. Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway is in charge of professional arrangements. Published in Morning News on July 8, 2010

Clifton Carey Haselden, 79, of Stanley Drive died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at his home. Born in Conway, SC he was the son of the late Henry and Nellie Haselden. Mr. Haselden was a US Air Force veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a retired painter. Surviving are his children, Michael and Marsha Haselden, George and Debbie Brown, Ronnie and Kim Haselden and S. Craig and Lisa Forester; grandchildren, Michael Haselden, Jr., Carey Haselden, Brett Haselden, Allen Brown, Zachary Forester, Ashley Brown, Caleb Forester, Matt Haselden and Emma Haselden; nine great grandchildren; brothers, Lawrence and Eugene Haselden and a sister, Carabelle Graham. Services will be 11:00 AM, Friday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00, Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Food Bank at South Strand Church of God, 4430 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Sun News 8 July 2010

SURFSIDE BEACH - Mr. Gerry Arlington Eaddy, 47, departed this life Tuesday, July 6, 2010. A celebration of his life will be 4:00 P.M. Saturday, July 7, 2010 at Timberlake Baptist Church. Gerry was born in Myrtle Beach, a son of Dora Lean Todd Eaddy and Reginald Arlington Eaddy. He was a graduate of Socastee High School, a charter member of Timberlake Baptist Church and worked as an electrical engineer. Survivors include his mother, Dora Lean Todd Eaddy of Surfside Beach; brother, Don (Susan) Eaddy of St. Joseph, Michigan; sister, Debra Eaddy Herrmann of Surfside Beach; nephew, Michael (Monica), great niece, Jordan "JoJo," and great nephew, Anakin Eaddy, all of Texas City, Texas, and nieces, Jennifer Herrmann of Surfside Beach, Michelle Eaddy of St. Joseph, Michigan. He was predeceased by his father, Reginald Arlington Eaddy, and brother, Todd Maurice Eaddy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Timberlake Baptist Church, Phase III Building Fund. Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway is in charge of professional arrangements. Published in Morning News on July 8, 2010

Gladys Larrimore Hardee, 76, of Conway went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 6, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. She was born in Marion County, a daughter of the late Mack and Dessie Richardson Larrimore. Gladys was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to many. She was a hard worker and farmed most of her life. She enjoyed working with her flowers and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Alfred "Tom" Hardee; two brothers, John Edgar and Lloyd Larrimore; one sister, Ellie Harrelson; step mother, Mattie Woodberry Larrimore; and one grandson, Kendall Cannon. Mrs. Hardee is survived by two sons, Tommy Hardee (Tammy) and Rodney Hardee, both of Conway; three daughters, Teresa Compton (Jimmy) of Sumter, Judy Davis (Jackie) of Galivants Ferry, and Sandra Cannon (Kenny) of Conway; three brothers, Leroy Larrimore of Aynor, Willie Larrimore (Dot) of Sumter, and Randy Larrimore (Katrina) of Britton's Neck; six sisters, Janice Thomas, Ruth Harrelson (Phillip), Geraldine Skipper, all of Conway, Dorothy Evans of Pamplico, Jeanette Harrelson (Charles) of Aynor and Vernice Jordan (Lynwood) of Florence; one sister-in-law, Christine Larrimore of Conway; eleven grandchildren, Kim and Michael Compton, Tabitha Jordan, Brandon Cannon, Reggie, Kevin and Jennifer Davis, Travis and Blaze Hardee and Brooke and T. J. Hardee; six great grandchildren; and many other family and friends who will miss her. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services, from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 4 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel. Burial will follow at Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Kingston Nursing Home for all the care, love and support they gave while Mom 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. Published in The Sun News on July 7, 2010

Fay D. Martin, 87 of Conway died Monday, July 5, 2010 in the Conway Manor Nursing Home. A native of Conway, Mrs. Martin was the widow of the late Dennis L. Martin,Jr., a daughter of the late Leo Ellis and Josie Fay Harper Dusenbury and was preceded in death by a son, Stephen C. Martin, Sr. and brothers, Leo Dusenbury and Bill Dusenbury. She was a graduate of Winthrop University and taught in the Horry County School System for over 30 years. She was a member of the Union United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and the XYZ of Union United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Jeannie Dusenbury and husband Zack of Conway; a sister, Sadie Martin of Myrtle Beach, three grandchildren, Cavin Martin, Brandon Martin, and Julie Poster, and a great grandson, Zachary Poster. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Union United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Pam Blankenship. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday in the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Union United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4491 Hwy 701 South, Conway, SC 29527. Condolences may be made at: www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on July 7, 2010

Jim Johnson, 85, husband of Evelyn Collins Johnson, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Marion County Medical Center. Mr. Johnson was born in Horry County, August 8, 1924, a son of the late Preston Leroy and Florrie Renora Collins Johnson. He was a member of Happy Home Baptist Church and was predeceased by two brothers; one sister; and one great granddaughter. Mr. Johnson is survived by his three sons, Barry Johnson and his wife, Wanda, of Conway, Greg Johnson of Aynor, and Mike Johnson and his wife, Shirley, of Prosperity, S.C.; one daughter, Betty Gregg and her husband, Daniel, of Conway; one brother, James Johnson of Longs; two special grandchildren, Kim Johnson and Tonya Bellamy; five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Happy Home Baptist Church with the Rev. Wendell Ray and the Rev. Chris Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to Happy Home Baptist Church Building Fund, 2866 Nichols Hwy., Galivants Ferry, SC 29544. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com. Mr. Jim Johnson and his family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home of 290 9th Ave., Aynor, 843-358-5800. Published in the Sun News 6 July 2010

LEXINGTON - Mrs. Carrie 'Dixie' Thomas Howard, 71, wife of Milton W. Howard, Sr., has gone to her heavenly home on Monday, July 5, 2010. Mrs. Howard endured a long and courageous battle with cancer of many types. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Red Bank Baptist Church with interment in Lexington Memorial Cemetery. Officiating ministers will be the Rev. Butch Powell, Rev. Junior Jacobs and Rev. Robert Jumper. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red Bank Baptist Church, 120 Community Drive, Lexington, SC 29073. Mrs. Howard was born March 26, 1939 in Mullins, SC. She is the daughter of Carrie Lee Lane Johnson and the late John C. Johnson, Sr. She was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church and the Betty Starries Sunday School Class. Mrs. Howard is survived by her mother of Mullins; husband of Lexington; daughter, Carrie Gayle Knight (Timothy) of Lexington; sisters, Louise Branson of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Alice O'Quinn (Russell) of Tehachapi, CA, Lucille Johnston (Joe) of Conway and Dean Sawyer of Mullins; brother, John C. Johnson, Jr. (Betty) of Mullins; step children, Anita McCormack, Marsha Garner, Wade Howard and Steve Howard and 4 step grandchildren and 1 step great- grandchild all of Lexington and her granddaughter, the sunshine of her life, Kari Alexandria Knight. She was predeceased by her father; and husbands, Hubert Archie Martin and Blangy J. Thomas. The family would like to thank Dr. Myron Barwick, Dr. Mark Ezekiel, Dr. Richard Lawson, Dr. Chaudhry Mushtaq and staff of SC Oncology, 8th floor oncology at Lexington Medical Center and Dr. Esnaola at Medical University of South Carolina. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.com Published in The State on July 6, 2010

HAMER - Services for Jack Mew will be held Wednesday at 4: 00 P.M. in the Hamer Church of God with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation is 7-9 Tuesday in Cooper Funeral Home. Mr. Mew, 87, died Monday in the Pines Nursing Home. Born in Horry County, June 29, 1923, he was the son the late James Avanda Mew and Frances Stalvey Mew. He was a member of Hamer Church of God, taught sunday school for many years, and retired from Pargas. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mabel B. Mew of Hamer; daughter, Jackie (Tommy) Lambert of Georgetown; step daughter, Phyllis Ann Saunders of Charlotte, N.C.; sons, James Mew, Harold (Bonnie) Mew, and Mark (Faith) Mew of Dillon, Donald (Ruth) Mew of Blooming-dale, GA., and Byron (Pam) Mew of Myrtle Beach; step son, Gene (Cathy) Baxley of Dillon; sisters, Hylia Stal-vey, Nina Ree Lee, and Elizabeth Jones of Myrle Beach; 22 grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Byrd Mew, 2 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters. Memorials may be made to:Dillon Camp of Gideons, P.O. Box 111, Dillon, S.C. 29536. .Sign guest book @ www.cooperfh.com. Published in Morning News on July 6, 2010

Vivian S. Williamson, 80, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010. She was born April 4, 1930, in Conway, S.C., a daughter of the late Robert Van and Ethel Woodle Squires. Vivian was a retired Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). She worked at the Ocean View Memorial Hospital until it closed and moved to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center until she retired in 1982. She was credited with performing the first general anesthetic at Grand Strand Regional in 1976. She graduated from Conway High School in 1948, received her nursing degree from Columbia Hospital Nursing School in 1953, and her CRNA degree from Mercy Hospital Anesthesia School in New Orleans in 1961. Vivian was a member of the S.C. Air National Guard, and served in the U.S. Air Force (1959-1963) as a CRNA with the rank of First Lieutenant. She married Curtis Lee Williamson Jr. on July 8, 1965, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Evelina Ramsey Circle and the M.D. Moore Sunday School Class. She is survived by her husband, Curtis L. Williamson Jr. of Myrtle Beach; her son, Lieutenant Colonel (U.S. Marines) Curtis Lee Williamson III, assigned to The Pentagon, and wife, Page Barnes Williamson; her daughter, Patricia Williamson Freyburger and husband, Eric Thomas Freyburger, of Myrtle Beach; her sister, Emogene Graham of Aynor, S.C.; and her five grandchildren, Curtis Lee Williamson IV, Henry Bray Williamson, Hayden O'Quinn Williamson, Brigham Logan Freyburger and Aubrey Grainger Freyburger. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Timmerman officiating. Burial will follow at 4:30 p.m. at the Grainger Cemetery near Conway. The family will receive friends Monday, from 1:30 until 2:45 p.m., in the Church Chapel at the FUMC. Memorials made be made to InCare Hospice, 4685 Hwy. 17 S., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1367, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net. McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in the Sun News 5 July 2010