Mrs. Osroe Gerald Causey, 94, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Loris Extended Care Center after an illness. Mrs. Causey was born August 1, 1915 in Horry County, a daughter of the late William Henry Gerald and the late Ollie Gilmore Gerald. She was a retired farmer and had retired from the Horry County Schools Food Services. Mrs. Causey, know throughout her community for her famous cooking, was also know for her service to her community, serving as a longtime pole worker with the Horry County Election Commission. She was a member of Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church, where she served in many capacities until Sunday, May 30, 2010. These capacities included past President of the WMU, Baptist Women's Director, Sunbeam Band Director in 1941 and longtime member of the church choir. Surviving Mrs. Causey are a sister, Delessie C. Tyler of Loris; a brother, Bernice Gerald of Tabor City, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Causey was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Onzie L. Causey; two brothers, Audie Gerald and Herman Gerald; and four sisters, Letha G. Tyler, Alberta G. Causey, Velma G. Lewis and Ladena G. Dorsey. The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon, July 6, 2010, from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. in the Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. in the Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church sanctuary, with the Rev. Rocky Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church Building Fund, 937 Green Sea Rd., Loris, SC 29569. Published in the Sun News 5 July 2010

Jack Willie Skipper, 83, of Sweet Street, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. Mr. Skipper was born in Horry County, a son of the late Smiley Hampton Skipper and Foye Jenkins Skipper. He was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church. Mr. Skipper was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of Gunner Island Hunting Club, and an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Skipper was preceded in death by five brothers; and two sisters. Surviving are three sons, Jack Timothy Skipper and wife, Dorothy, of Rock Hill, S.C., Keith B. Skipper and wife, Wendy, and Reddick A. Skipper, all of Conway, S.C.; and five grandchildren, Christina Harman, Stanton Skipper, Ellen Skipper, Claire Skipper, and Erica Skipper. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2010 at Pisgah United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Allen Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 until 2 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Sun News 3 Juily 2010

Mrs. Lurene Causey Phipps, age 63, died Tuesday evening, June 29, 2010 at Loris Community Hospital following an illness. Born June 11, 1947 in Loris, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Maston "Mack" Causey and the late Mattie Laura Coleman Causey. Mrs. Causey was a homemaker, a retired farmer, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include her husband, Robert C. Phipps, Jr. of the home; one son, Randall C. Phipps and wife, Ann, of Loris, S.C.; two daughters, Gina Phipps Anderson and husband, Jody, of Loris, S.C., and Robbie Ash Munden and husband, Michael, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sisters, Bonnie Soles and husband, Brice, and Susan "Sue" Cartrette all of Loris, S.C.; four grandchildren, Carmen, Chris, Madison and Reid; and a special sister-in-law, Jeanette Phipps Rentz of Loris, S.C. Mrs. Phipps was predeceased by her parents; one daughter, Lisa Anne Phipps; one granddaughter, Alexis Grey Davis; four brothers, Otis Wayne Causey, Lewis Milton Causey, James Shelton Causey, and Leverne Causey; and one sister, Mattie Causey. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2010 at Macedonia Baptist Church with committal services following at Holly Hill Cemetery. Pastor Bill Thompson and Reverend Jimmy Caines will officiate services. Visitation will be held Thursday July 1, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m., at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Holly Hill Cemetery, c/o Mrs. Vicky Rogers, 3301 Daisy Rd., Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mrs. Phipps online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in the Sun News 1 July 2010

Mrs. Lurene Causey Phipps, age 63, died Tuesday evening, June 29, 2010 at Loris Community Hospital following an illness. Born June 11, 1947 in Loris, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Maston "Mack" Causey and the late Mattie Laura Coleman Causey. Mrs. Causey was a homemaker, a retired farmer, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include her husband, Robert C. Phipps, Jr. of the home; one son, Randall C. Phipps and wife, Ann, of Loris, S.C.; two daughters, Gina Phipps Anderson and husband, Jody, of Loris, S.C., and Robbie Ash Munden and husband, Michael, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sisters, Bonnie Soles and husband, Brice, and Susan "Sue" Cartrette all of Loris, S.C.; four grandchildren, Carmen, Chris, Madison and Reid; and a special sister-in-law, Jeanette Phipps Rentz of Loris, S.C. Mrs. Phipps was predeceased by her parents; one daughter, Lisa Anne Phipps; one granddaughter, Alexis Grey Davis; four brothers, Otis Wayne Causey, Lewis Milton Causey, James Shelton Causey, and Leverne Causey; and one sister, Mattie Causey. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2010 at Macedonia Baptist Church with committal services following at Holly Hill Cemetery. Pastor Bill Thompson and Reverend Jimmy Caines will officiate services. Visitation will be held Thursday July 1, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m., at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Holly Hill Cemetery, c/o Mrs. Vicky Rogers, 3301 Daisy Rd., Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mrs. Phipps online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in the Sun News 1 July 2010

William James "WJ" Bessant, 75 died June 28, 2010 in the Conway Medical Center. "WJ" a native of Horry County and a son of the late Bake Ridge and Essie Clyde Stevens Bessant and was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Bessant and a sister Alma Ree West. "WJ" was a retired carpenter and a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. "WJ" served in the US Civil Air Patrol, Charleston, SC. Survivors are a son, Mike Bessant and wife Maria of Conway; two daughters, Hiawatha Tyler and husband Steve; and Cheryl Herring, both of Loris; one brother, Carl Bessant of Loris; brother-in-law Thomas West, Panama City, Florida; and a special friend, Hogan Chestnut. He is also survived by grandchildren, Stevie (Alicia) Tyler, Michelle(Justin) Mayes, Jennifer (Jaime) Carter, and Danielle Herring and great grandchildren, Daniel Tyler, Nicholas Barrett, Katlynn Carter, and Tommy Dean Johnson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00, Thursday in the Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Robbin J. King, Rev. Roger Chestnut, and Rev. Jerry Phillips. Interment will follow in the Tilly Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to: Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care, 174 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526-8965 The family would like to thank the Conway Medical Center Staff for their kindness and generosity during "WJ's" illness. Condolences made be made at: www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of the arrangements Published in The Sun News on June 30, 2010

Randy Burris Hill, age 58, of Mt. Zion Road passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010 at his residence following a sudden illness. Mr. Hill was born September 28, 1951 in Loris, a son of George L. Hill and Virginia Blanton Hill. He was the owner of Hills Acoustical Ceilings and a member of Grace Tabernacle Church. In addition to his parents of Green Sea, Mr. Hill is survived by his wife: Pennie Fowler Hill of Loris, two children: Gregory Hill and his wife Crystal and Angela Hill, all of Green Sea, the mother of his children: Diantha Hill of Chadbourn, three step-children: Curtis Reaves of Nakina, Chasity Mills and her husband Jason of Green Sea and Taylor Hawes of Tabor City, two sisters: Ginny Oxendine and her husband Shaun of Orrum, NC and Debbie Norris and her husband Terry of Loris, three grandchildren: Summer Brooke Hill, Gregory Landon Hill, and Preston Daniel Hill, four step-grandchildren: Chandler Mills, Caden Mills, Alex Reaves, and Autumn Reaves and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 6-8 PM at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 11:00 AM from the Gapway Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Nobles officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Please sign a guestbook at wardfuneralhome.org Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on June 30, 2010

John Herman Brinson, age 66, of Holly Hill Road, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010 at his residence following an illness. Mr. Brinson was born August 18, 1943 in Loris, a son of the late John Austin Brinson and the late Alberta Hardee Brinson. He was retired from the South Carolina Department of Transportation, an avid fisherman and hunter, and a member and Past Master of the Tabor City Masonic Lodge #563 A.F&A.M. Mr. Brinson was a faithful member of the Macedonia Baptist Church where he served on various committees, was a former Sunday School teacher, a former Deacon serving two terms, a member of the choir, and the former Sunday School Superintendent. He was a beloved "Pa-Pa" to his two grandchildren and was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Joseph Reaves. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Mary Holmes Brinson of the home, one son, John Gary Brinson and his wife, Rhonda of Loris, his mother-in-law, Josie Holmes of Loris, two sisters, Shelby Reaves of Loris and Lenell Porter and her husband, Joseph of Monroe, NC; two brothers, Hoyt Brinson and his wife, Paulette of Loris, and Woody Brinson and his wife, Becky of Florence; a brother-in-law, Johnny Holmes and his wife, Teresa of Boiling Springs, NC; two grandchildren, Alex Kindale Brinson and Victoria Kaitlyn Brinson, both of Loris; three nieces and three nephews, Jessica Durant and her husband, Chris, Jeannie Arrington and her husband, Glen, Cindy Brinson, Brent Brinson and his wife, Kelly, Stephen Porter and his wife, Bethany, and Joe Howard Porter; several great -nieces, and one great-nephew. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010 from the Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Thompson and Rev. Wendell Ray officiating. Burial, with Masonic rites, will follow in the Holly Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Macedonia Baptist Church, 2360 Red Bluff Road, Loris, SC 29569 or to Mercy Hospice & Palliative Care, P.O. Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. Please sign a guestbook at wardfuneralhome.org. Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on June 27, 2010

Harry Gene Cox, 62, died Sunday June 20, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 5, 1948 a son of the late Ernest Lee and Mary Harrelson Cox. Harry was a prior partner of Harry's barber Shop and cut hair at Suitcase Ray's shop in Conway. Mr. Cox is survived by two daughters, Patty Mendoza and Kimberly L. Smith, two sisters Gretta Mishoe and Shirley Bennett, a very good friend, Larry Catoe and many other family and friends who will miss him very much. Memorial Services will be held July 1, 2010 at the Chapel of Watson Funeral Services & Crematory. Family and Friends ask in lieu of flowers, would you please help make a contribution to the Funeral Home to help with Harry's burial arrangements. Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com. Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC, 843-397-2500, is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on June 27, 2010

John Wayne "JW" Haithcock, 57, died June 24, 2010 at the Conway Medical Center. "JW" was a son of the late Willie L. and Frances Harrington Haithcock. He was preceded in death by brothers, Bopete Haithcock and J. T. Haithcock; and sisters, Ellen Todd and Lillie Thompkins. "JW" was an avid racing and wrestling fan, having a great love for the late Dale Earnhardt. Surviving are his wife, Juanita F. Haithcock; two sons, Robert W. Haithcock and Mark Haithcock, both of Conway; one daughter, Heather Christy Haithcock of Conway; five sisters, Martha Price, Mattie Johnson, Frances Poston, and Renee Doyle, all of Conway, Cathy Causey of Georgetown; five grandchildren, Tanner, Austin, Charlie, Dallas, and Carolyne. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010 in the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Fred Hudson and J. C. Gasque. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the funeral home. Condolences made be made at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements Published in The Sun News on June 26, 2010

CONWAY - Fred William "Billy" Barfield, Jr. age 77 died June 24, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. Mr. Barfield was a native of Lake City and a son of the late Rev. Fred W. Barfield, Sr. and Edith Young Bar-field. He retired as a security guard with Excalibur Security and a Veteran of the Korean War, having served in the US Army and the US Navy. Mr. Barfield was predeceased in death by a daughter, Lorita B. Parker, and three brothers, Larson Barfield, Gerald Barfield, and LeGrande Barfield; and one great-grandchild, Ethan Larrimore. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Margaret Alford Barfield of Conway; one son, Darrell G. Barfield of Conway; two daughters, Bonita Rabon and husband Ray of Mullins and Rosita King and husband Laverne of Conway; three brothers, Laverne Barfield of Walker-ton, Canada, Rev. James E. Barfield of Conway, and Rev. Sherrod Barfield of Socastee; three sisters, Gwendolyn Whalen of Florence, Carroll Skipper of Galivants Ferry, and Darlyn Adams of Socastee; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 1 step-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. James Barfield and Rev. Sherrod Barfield officiating. Burial will follow in the State Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care, PO Box 50649, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in Morning News on June 26, 2010

MARION - Fred Barnhill, 61, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Mr. Barnhill was born September 27, 1948 in Horry County. He was a truck driver and was co-owner of B&B Stables. He loved farming, working with animals, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Barnhill and a brother, Aubrey Barnhill. Mr. Barnhill is survived by his mother, Ruth Barn-hill of Mullins; his wife, Judy Hardee Barnhill of Marion; two sons, Fred Barnhill, Jr. of Dillon and Bryan Barnhill of Marion; two daughters, Denise (Glenn) Coates of Latta and Frances (Ira) Hicks of Latta; three brothers, A.W. Barn-hill of Mullins, J.K. Barnhill of Charlotte, N.C., and Johnny Barnhill of Mullins; four sisters, Pauline Cooke of Mullins, Hazel (Henry) Jackson of Dillon, Eloise Stevens of Mullins, and Ernestine (Nelson) Jones of Marion, and seven grandchildren, Samantha Hicks, Bobby Roberts Jr., Caitlin Roberts, Ira Hicks, Jr., Tyler Hicks, Bryan Barnhill Jr., and Bryce Barnhill. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins, South Carolina. Burial will follow at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. An online guest book is available at mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mr. Barnhill. Published in Morning News on June 24, 2010

Mary Frances Dew, age 78, of Janette Street, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Dew was born in Marion, a daughter of the late Harvey B. and Serena Johnson Tindal. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from A.V.X after 34 years of service. Mrs. Dew was predeceased by her son, Lamar Dew, a granddaughter, Betsy Dew and two brothers, Tilman B. Tindal and Radd Dew, Jr. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Odell Dew of Conway; one daughter, Patricia Dew of Conway; three grandchildren, Diana "Shelley" Herrington, Michael "Mickey" Holt and Alex Lamar Dew all of Conway; four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Dylan, Lauren and Sally; three brothers, Willie Tindal and Harvey Tindal, Jr. both of Conway and Jerry Tindal of Ash, NC; two sisters, Willie Mae Roberts and Serena Johnson both of Conway; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Thursday at with Rev. Weldon Coates and Rev. Mack Hutson officiating. Burial will follow in Dew Cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Leukemia Society of America, 1247 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, SC 29063. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on June 23, 2010

H. Lloyd Cox, Sr., age 75, of Peachtree Road, went home to be with the Lord after a long illness on Monday, June 21, 2010 at his home. Lloyd was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of God. Knowing Lloyd was like catching a glimpse of the face of God. He was a blessing to all who knew him, and gave more in life than he ever received. Lloyd will be missed by many friends and family. He was born in Horry County, a son of the late Johnnie H. Cox and Lucille Hamilton Cox. Lloyd was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Cox attended Lakewood Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was a Line member of the Master Mason Lodge #353, and a member of Knight Templar 32nd Degree. Surviving are his wife, Marietta Ward Cox of Myrtle Beach; one son, Harold L. "Rusty" Cox, Jr. and wife Vicky of Myrtle Beach; two grandchildren, Kristine Cox and Jeret L. Cox; one grandson, Noa Baldanado; two step-sons, Rodney Jackson of Conway and Steve Jackson of Murrells Inlet. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. Gene Norris and Chaplin Kitty Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. 50649, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579, Salvation Army, P.O. Box 588, Conway, SC 29528. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News on June 23, 2010

Edna Earl Paul, age 80, wife of the late Bernard Paul, died Monday, June 21, 2010 in Georgetown, SC. Mrs. Paul was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Kenny and Macie Williams Lewis. She was a member of Georgetown Church of God and attended Conway Pentecostal Holiness Church. She enjoyed painting, fishing and traveling. Surviving are two sons, Glenn Paul and wife Angie and Ricky Paul all of Georgetown; three grandchildren, Randall Elizabeth Paul of Central SC, Leslie Brook Paul of Central, SC, and Ashley Brandon Paul of Georgetown; one sister, Lena Mae Doscher and husband Jack of Charleston; four brothers, Wilbur Lewis and wife Sarah Jo of Conway, Willie Lewis and wife Celie of North Charleston, Haldeen Lewis and wife Jean of Conway, Tommy Lewis of Conway; and a special friend, Harry Bascher of Conway. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. Dudley Parnell officiating. Burial will follow in Pauley Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be sent to Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 North Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on June 23, 2010

John "Johnny" Monroe Squires age 81, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at Waccamaw Community Hospital. Born in Horry County, he was a son of the late Frank and Pauline Squires. Mr. Squires was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a founding member of Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority Board. Mr. Squires was an avid hunter. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Heather Pauline Squires. Survivors include his wife, Ina Mae Squires of Murrells Inlet; sons, John Keith Squires (Kathleen) of Socastee and Chip Squires (Shelly) of Murrells Inlet; daughters, Gwen Murray (Kevin) of Surfside Beach and Terri Jordan (Carnice Lambert) of Socastee; ten grandchildren, James Paul Jordan III, John Kelly Jordan, Jonathan Keith Squires, Madison Nicole Squires, Haleigh Rose Squires, James Patrick Murray, Kaitlin Michelle Murray, Taylor Lane Suggs, Grayson Shelby Squires and Jackson Monroe Squires; three great-grandchildren, Heather Elaine Jordan, Riley Crystal Jordan and Mary Charlotte Jordan; a foster son, Shane Smith of Socastee; a brother, James Lamar Squires (Annette) of Aynor and a sister, Mary Catherine Roberts of Aynor. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel with Reverend Robert Hayes officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Mausoleum. Family will receive friends from 6:00-9:00 PM Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the funeral home. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Memorial donations may be made to the Heather Squires Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Calvary Christian School, 4511 Dick Pond Rd. Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 or the Leukemia Research Foundation, 2700 Patriot Blvd., Ste. 100 Glenview, IL. 60026- 8021. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Sun News on June 23, 2010

Sarah Lee Vaught, age 94, widow of the late Ernest Vaught, of the Hickory Grove Community, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Marion Nursing Center. Mrs. Vaught was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Asa Carl Tucker and Dorothy Floyd Gore. She loved Jesus and her family. Mrs. Vaught was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Buena Vista Brawner and Helen Gore Lathem; two brothers, Carl Gore and Marion Gore. Surviving are three daughters, Brenda Vaught of Marion, Freda Hardee and husband Jerry of Conway, and Rhonda McDowell and husband Douglas of Conway; two sons, Robin Vaught and wife Kim of Forestbrook, Rusty Vaught and wife Sharon of Conway; two sister-in-laws, Ann Gore and Jane Gore; ten grandchildren, Felecia Maresh, Jimmy McDowell, Reid McDowell, Logan Foley, William Vaught, Wendy Lee, Rochelle Adams, Joel Vaught, Shana Vaught, and Nick Barnhill; six great-grandchildren, Jacob and Adam Maresh, Jaymie, Jay and Raycie McDowell, River Monroe Lee. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Thursday at Hickory Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 2710 Hwy. 501, Conway, SC 29526. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News on June 23, 2010 =

Michael David Causey age 17, died Sunday, June 20, 2010. Born in Myrtle Beach, SC, he was a son of Kelly and Wendell Vereen and Gabriel and Claudia Causey. Surviving in addition to his parents are his grandparents, David Beach, Benny Vereen, Cheryl Vereen, Hiram Causey and Sherlyn Causey; siblings, Nathan Vereen, Heather Vereen, Alexis Dew, Breanna Dew, Caleb Causey and Lynsea Causey; aunts and uncles, Becky and Leo Vereen, Amanda and Alvin Nickles, Jamie Beach, Zach Causey and Chelsey Causey. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel with Reverend Tim McKinzie officiating. Burial will follow at Vereen Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the funeral Home. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1817 Gadsen St. Columbia, SC 29201-2392. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements Published in The Sun News on June 22, 2010

Mr. J. Robert Carter, Jr., age 86, of the Mt. Leon Community of Horry County went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 20, 2010 at the Medstar Division of the Kingston Nursing Center following an illness. Mr. Carter was born January 31, 1924 in Longs, a son of the late Rev. J. Robert Carter, Sr. and the late Lula Hardwick Carter. He was a farmer, a politician, a businessman, and a member of Loris Masonic Lodge No. 205 AFM. Mr. Carter was a faithful member of the Living Water Baptist Church in Longs, SC where he attended regularly and sang in the church choir. He was a former member of the Mt. Leon Baptist where he had served as a Deacon and taught Sunday School. Mr. Carter has devoted much of his life to public service by being elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives for six years, appointed to the South Carolina Highway Commission for a four year term and as the Director for the first ambulance service in Horry County. As a member of the Highway Commission, he was able to cause the first South Carolina Welcome Center to be located in Little River, get the overhead bridge built where Highways 9 and 17 cross the Intracoastal Waterway, secure funding for the Highway 17 bypass in Myrtle Beach, resurface the road from Conway to Georgetown, and pave dozens of previously dirt roads all over Horry and Georgetown counties. As a field representative for Congressman John L. McMillan, he was able to help many people cut through governmental red tape and get help for them when they were unable to help themselves. Mr. Carter was predeceased by his brothers: Manley Carter and the Rev. Burroughs Carter and his sisters: Bobbie Watson, Evelyn Todd, Clarice Carter, Stella Watts, and Effie Boyd. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife of 68 years: Willie Hardee Carter of Longs, his three children: Ron Carter and his wife Kaye of Atlanta, Judy C. Carter and her husband Tim of Longs, and Deborah Huggins and her friend Dr. Jim Price of Conway, one sister: Lula Mae Carter Hughes Davis of Conway, six grandchildren: Gina Ballew and her husband Rodney, Janet Faircloth and her husband Delane, Jamie Hendricks and her husband Inman, Timmy Carter, Richie Carter and his wife Maureen and John Huggins, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends and always remembered by those whose lives he touched. The family received friends Monday evening, June 21, 2010 from 6-8 PM at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Carter will be held Tuesday morning, June 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM from the Living Water Baptist Church with the Rev. Lebron Crisp and the Rev. John Goudelock officiating. Burial, with Masonic Rites, will follow in the Mt. Leon Cemetery. The Carter family wishes to extend a special and sincere thanks for their compassionate and great care to the staff of Conway Medical Center, to the staff of Med-Star and Kingston Nursing Center for their help during the rehabilitation process, and to the staff of Comfort Keepers for their compassionate care and daily attention. Memorials may be sent to the Living Water Baptist Church, 1569 Highway 9 East, Longs, SC 29568 or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 215 East Bay Street Charleston, SC 29401. Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on June 22, 2010

Mr. Samuel Aubrey Elliott, 86, passed away Friday, June 18, 2010, at Loris Community Hospital. Aubrey was born November 14, 1923, in Aynor, SC, a son of the late Samuel Porter and Georgianna Sarvis Elliott. He was predeceased by four brothers, Bernie, Ernest, Wallace, and Ed Elliott; and by his sister, Bertie Frye. Aubrey retired from the United States Postal Service after thirty years of service. He was a member and Past President of the Surf Golf and Beach Club where he served on the board of directors for twenty-nine years. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and served his country during World War II in the US Army. Survivors include, Norma Suggs of North Myrtle Beach, SC; his daughter, Marian E. Lewis; a granddaughter, Aubrey L. Bishop and her husband, Cameron, a grandson, Jon T. Lewis and his wife, Rachel, and a great-granddaughter, Abigail Bishop, all of Macon, Ga. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 21st, 2010, at McMillan-Small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach, with his nephews, Gene and Glen Elliott officiating. Entombment will follow at Southeastern Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sea Coast Medical Center Building Fund, 4000 Hwy. 9, Little River, SC 29566. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the medical staff at Loirs Community Hospital for their loving and compassionate care. An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net. McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in the Sun News June 20, 2010

CONWAY - David R. Brown Sr., 85, died June 18, 2010 at Richard Campbell Nursing Home in Anderson, SC. He was born June 12, 1925, in Conway, SC, the son of the late Thomas Charles Brown and Rebecca (Allie) Brown. He was the youngest of four siblings. He was a longtime resident of West Columbia and Lexington, SC. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge and former P.O.W. He was preceded in death by his wife Bethany Brown; brothers, Bill Brown, Kelly Brown; and sister, Sadie Brown. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David R. Jr and Kristine Brown of Canton, GA. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will be receiving family and friends at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway, SC, on Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Published in The State on June 20, 2010