Hi: I have a Nicholas Prince, b 1738 , m to Sarah Lewis. Don't have where he and she are buried. Tom Jenkins in FL ----- Original Message ----- From: <schorry-request@rootsweb.com> To: <schorry@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 3:01 AM Subject: SCHORRY Digest, Vol 5, Issue 132 > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. David Earl McMullen (paprice3993@aol.com) > 2. Where is Samuel Sarvis of SC buried? (Donnelly) > 3. Where is Nicholas Prince buried? (Donnelly) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:59:14 -0400 > From: paprice3993@aol.com > Subject: [SCHORRY] David Earl McMullen > To: schorry@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <8CCDC23420B5804-3058-9B2D@Webmail-m104.sysops.aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > CONWAY - David Earl McMullen, 48, died Monday at Conway Medical Center, > following an illness. Mr. McMullen was born July 24, 1961, a son of the > late Malcolm and Ann McMullen. Surviving are 2 brothers, Johnny McMullen > of Florence and Malcolm Mc-Mullen of Delaware; 2 sisters, Sharon Caignon > of Charleston and Millie Knotts of Timmonsville. Memorial services will be > held 7:00 PM Friday in Lamar Cemetery. The family will receive friends > following the services at the home of Johnny McMullen, 3595 Breckridge > Circle, Florence, SC 29505. Conway Funeral services is honored to serve > the family. You may sign a guestbook at www.Conway funeralsvc.net. > > > > Published in Morning News on June 17, 2010 > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:12:57 -0400 > From: "Donnelly" <donnelly@one.net> > Subject: [SCHORRY] Where is Samuel Sarvis of SC buried? > To: <schorry@rootsweb.com>, <sarvis-L@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <65535B90671C4CE3B450285885D268F7@D6VD1111> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi, > > > > Does anyone know where Samuel Sarvis (born about 1795) and his wife Rhoda > Watts Sarvis (born about 1800) are buried? Is it somewhere in Horry > County, > SC? > > > > Thanks, > > Sharlotte > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:15:32 -0400 > From: "Donnelly" <donnelly@one.net> > Subject: [SCHORRY] Where is Nicholas Prince buried? > To: <schorry@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <75A4B48D6AFB491FA574DEAC9D07131C@D6VD1111> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi, > > > > Where are Nicholas Prince (born about 1790) and his wife Sarah buried, and > what is Sarah's maiden name? > > > > Thanks, > > Sharlotte > > > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the SCHORRY list administrator, send an email to > SCHORRY-admin@rootsweb.com. > > To post a message to the SCHORRY mailing list, send an email to > SCHORRY@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCHORRY-request@rootsweb.com > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body > of the > email with no additional text. > > > End of SCHORRY Digest, Vol 5, Issue 132 > ***************************************

Cora Agnes McNeill, 86, of North Charleston, SC, died Friday, June 18, 2010, in a local nursing hospital. Born September 20, 1923 in Conway, SC she was one of 17 children of Pearlie James Jones and Susan Caroline Perritt Jones. She was the widow of Edsel L. McNeill. She was a longtime member of Cherokee Place United Methodist Church. Mrs. McNeill is survived by her daughter, Patricia Taylor of Conway, SC; son, Buddy McNeill and his wife Donna of Ladson, SC; five grandchildren: Jacquelyn Taylor of Conway, SC, Bo Mixson and his wife Marcy of Ladson, SC, Trae McNeill of Ladson, SC, Brett McNeill and his wife Adriana of Goose Creek, SC and Spencer McNeill and his wife Bailey of Ladson, SC; four great-grandchildren: Layne Mixson and Austin Mixson both of Ladson, SC and Taylor McNeill and Dyllan McNeill both of Goose Creek, SC; sisters: Margaret Altman of North Charleston, SC, Sarah Larrimore and Mary Lois Larrimore both of Britton's Neck, SC; brothers, Carlise Jones of Laurinburg, NC and Billy Jones of Aynor, SC. The funeral service will be held in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, Monday, June 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in Stuhr's Northwoods Chapel Monday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Published in The Sun News on June 19, 2010

Rosie Mae Watts Benton, age 82, wife of the late John M. Benton, Jr., died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Conway Manor. Mrs. Benton was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Tersie Naomi Watts Watts. She attended the Prayer Center of Conway. Mrs. Benton retired with AVX with 43 years of service. She loved fishing, and was an avid gardener. Mrs. Benton was preceded in death by one grandson, Samuel Joseph Bratcher and her 1st husband, Jessie Mayo Bessant; four brothers, Ardell Watts, Lloyd Watts, and Hickman Watts, and John Buddy Watts; and one sister, Dollie Mae Watts. Surviving are two sons, Thomas Mayo Bessant of Conway, and Roger Dale Bessant and wife Doris of Conway; two daughters, Linda Gail Bratcher and husband Sammy of Aynor, and Audrey Benton Jordan and husband Richard of Myrtle Beach; seven grandchildren, Harry Bessant,Dale Bessant, Crystal Bratcher, Brandy Jordan Carll, Mark Bessant, Richard Anthony Jordan, Jr., and Marsha Bessant; and 7 great-grandchildren; one brother, John Watts; four sisters, Veran, Janie, Annie Mae, and Mary Lee. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. Gary Harrelson officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The famiy will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM 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 June 18, 2010

Hi, Where are Nicholas Prince (born about 1790) and his wife Sarah buried, and what is Sarah's maiden name? Thanks, Sharlotte

Hi, Does anyone know where Samuel Sarvis (born about 1795) and his wife Rhoda Watts Sarvis (born about 1800) are buried? Is it somewhere in Horry County, SC? Thanks, Sharlotte

CONWAY - David Earl McMullen, 48, died Monday at Conway Medical Center, following an illness. Mr. McMullen was born July 24, 1961, a son of the late Malcolm and Ann McMullen. Surviving are 2 brothers, Johnny McMullen of Florence and Malcolm Mc-Mullen of Delaware; 2 sisters, Sharon Caignon of Charleston and Millie Knotts of Timmonsville. Memorial services will be held 7:00 PM Friday in Lamar Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the services at the home of Johnny McMullen, 3595 Breckridge Circle, Florence, SC 29505. Conway Funeral services is honored to serve the family. You may sign a guestbook at www.Conway funeralsvc.net. Published in Morning News on June 17, 2010

Sophie H. Cannon, 85, died Monday, June 14, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Born on May 7, 1925 in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Gurney B. and Flossie B. Floyd Harrelson. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved to be in her garden. Mrs. Cannon is survived by one son, Luke Cannon of Conway; two daughters, Cheryl Drew (Randy), Cathy Owens, both of North Myrtle Beach; two sisters, Rose Hooks of North Myrtle Beach, Verma Rae Blanton of Myrtle Beach; four grandchildren, Kale Strickland (Amy) of Cornelius, NC, Trapper Cannon (Kate), Ashley Cannon, both of Myrtle Beach, Zackary Cannon of Hollywood, FL and three great grandchildren. She is predeceased by a son, Joey Cannon; brother, Norman Harrelson and sister, Esther Prince. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 pm on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Lee Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society , 950 48th Avenue North, Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.leefhc.com. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on June 16, 2010 =

Linda M. Wilson, age 62, of Travis Court, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Wilson was born in Conway, a daughter of Eltie Blanton Harrelson and the late Cecil Harrelson. Surviving in addition to her mother are two sons, Richard Anthony Wilson of Wedgefield and Scott Wilson of Sumter; four sisters, Opal Foster of North Carolina, Judy Williams of Pennsylvania, Wanda Chestnut and Stephanie Green both of Conway; one brother, Larry Harrelson of Ohio. Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Thursday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. David Moyer officating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will recieve friends from 3:00 until 4:00 PM Thursday 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 on June 16, 2010

Pearley Oliver Sellers, 60 of Wesley Road died Sunday, June 13, 2010 at his home. Born in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Pearley and Estelle Sellers. Pearley was a member of Socastee Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Karen Sellers; son, Timothy Scott Sellers and wife Heather; daughters, Heidi Suzanne Sellers Murphy and husband Adam and Tiffany Ann Sellers all of Murrells Inlet; grandsons, Austin Butler and Alexander Sellers of Grover, NC and Christian Moore and Rowan Murphy of Murrells Inlet, SC; sister, Jeanette Wisbith and husband Terry of Wampum, PA; brothers, Calvin Sellers and wife Cora Lee and Sam Sellers and wife Sherry all of Murrells Inlet and Kenny Sellers and wife Pam of Summerville, SC; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 7:00 PM, Thursday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the services. The family will receive friends following the service in the Goldfinch Funeral Home Reception Center. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Assoc, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or American Cancer Memorial Center, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News on June 15, 2010

AYNOR - Ida Louisa Alford Hardwick, 94, wife of the late E. James Hardwick, Sr., of Aynor, entered eternal peace on Sunday, June 13, 2010. Mrs. Hardwick was born in Horry County, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Ashley Levi and Carrie Page Alford. She was a faithful member of Berea Baptist Church and the Women's Missionary Union. Mrs. Hardwick was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, her two sons, William L. (Lephon) Hardwick and E. James (E. J.) Hardwick, Jr., and her son-in-law, Bobby L. Johnson. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Leon J. Alford and Ashley L. Alford, Jr. and her sisters, Froline A. Perritt and Sallie A. Rogers. Mrs. Hardwick loved her God and her family. She enjoyed being outside, whether gathering vegetables from her garden or riding her lawn mower. Her tremendous faith in God sustained her and her family through all the years, turning hardships into blessings. She was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her and will be sorely missed. Surviving are her children, L. B. Hardwick (Barbara) of Columbia, SC, Gene A. Hardwick (JoEllen) of Loris, SC, Angie H. Johnson of Galivants Ferry, SC, Harrell W. Hardwick (Pat) of Conway, SC and Agnes H. Roberts (Nelson) of Galivants Ferry, SC.; her two daughters-in law, Myrtle L. Hardwick of Charleston, SC and Vista B. Hardwick of Aynor, SC. She is also survived by eighteen (18) grandchildren, twenty-four (24) great-grandchildren, one (1) great-great-grandchild, and her caregivers, Bobbie Best and Vera Johnson. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the Berea Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Johnny Jenerette. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Berea Baptist Church Building Fund, 4312 Joyner Swamp Road, Galivants Ferry, SC 29544.Condolences may be made to: www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Published in The State on June 14, 2010 =

Richard Lee Benton, age 58, died June 11, 2010 at home in Conway, S.C. Born in Conway, South Carolina, he is the son of William "Lloyd" Benton and the late Mabel Rouse Benton. He was a member of Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church and served as a Sunday School teacher and worked with youth and other functions of the church. He was a graduate of Myrtle Beach High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by New South Lumber Company for 34 years. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to play golf and enjoyed cooking for family and church. He was very strong in his faith and was strong during his health trials. Dr. Holt referred to Richard as his "poster child." He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Rouse Benton; two brothers, Rev. William Glen Benton, Donald Ray Benton; and his grandson, Hunter Lee Benton. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Tyler Benton of Conway; his father, William "Lloyd" Benton, step mother, Mary Emily Benton of Myrtle Beach; a son, Alan Benton and daughter-in-law, Carmen Benton, of Conway; and daughter, Amanda Benton of Conway; a step son, John Long and daughter-in-law, Denise Long, of Loris; brothers include Billy Benton and sister-in-law, Pat Benton, of Cummings, Georgia, David Benton of Marietta, Georgia; and a step brother, Joey Johnson and sister-in-law, Amy Johnson, of Conway. Grandchildren include Hannah Benton of Conway, Josh and Taylor Long, and Morgan Elliott of Loris. He also had many special aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 5 until 8 p.m., at the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach. Officiating will be the Rev. Larry Cashatt and Rev. Eddie Wilson. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church Fund, 4889 Hwy. 701 North, Conway, SC 29526. Condolences may be made at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Sun News June 13, 2010

Richard Lee Benton, age 58, died June 11, 2010 at home in Conway, S.C. Born in Conway, South Carolina, he is the son of William "Lloyd" Benton and the late Mabel Rouse Benton. He was a member of Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church and served as a Sunday School teacher and worked with youth and other functions of the church. He was a graduate of Myrtle Beach High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by New South Lumber Company for 34 years. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to play golf and enjoyed cooking for family and church. He was very strong in his faith and was strong during his health trials. Dr. Holt referred to Richard as his "poster child." He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Rouse Benton; two brothers, Rev. William Glen Benton, Donald Ray Benton; and his grandson, Hunter Lee Benton. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Tyler Benton of Conway; his father, William "Lloyd" Benton, step mother, Mary Emily Benton of Myrtle Beach; a son, Alan Benton and daughter-in-law, Carmen Benton, of Conway; and daughter, Amanda Benton of Conway; a step son, John Long and daughter-in-law, Denise Long, of Loris; brothers include Billy Benton and sister-in-law, Pat Benton, of Cummings, Georgia, David Benton of Marietta, Georgia; and a step brother, Joey Johnson and sister-in-law, Amy Johnson, of Conway. Grandchildren include Hannah Benton of Conway, Josh and Taylor Long, and Morgan Elliott of Loris. He also had many special aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 5 until 8 p.m., at the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach. Officiating will be the Rev. Larry Cashatt and Rev. Eddie Wilson. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church Fund, 4889 Hwy. 701 North, Conway, SC 29526. Condolences may be made at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Sun News June 13, 2010

George Gately Hammond, 83, of Nichols, S.C., died Friday June 11, 2010 at Marion County Medical Center. Mr. Hammond was born in Horry County, South Carolina, a son of the late Arthur James and Annie Bass Hammond. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired farmer. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Spring Branch Baptist Church. Rev. Jonathan Barbee will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hammond Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Nancy A. Hammond of the home; two sons, George Dale Hammond of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Brandon Hammond of Washington, D.C.; five daughters, Phyllis A. Duncan of Rock Hill, Patsy H. Mincey of Nichols, Tonia Caulder of Fair Bluff, Angie Turlington of Fayetteville, and Laura Cashin of Charlotte; a sister, Betty Sue Fairfax of Lumberton; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Spring Branch Baptist Church, 6710 Church Loop Road, Nichols, SC 29581 or The Hammond Cemetery, c/o Will Jerry Hammond, 6325 Jerry Rd., Nichols, SC 29581. Published in The Sun News on June 13, 2010

PAWLEYS ISLAND -William Eugene Barnhill, Jr., U.S. Army Ret., age, 70, Pawleys Island, died Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Mr. Barnhill was born in Conway, a son of the late William Eugene Barnhill, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Wetmore Barnhill. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church ARP in Conway and was a retired as a Major from the U.S. Army with 22 years of service. Among the awards received during his tours in Vietnam were the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Tompkins Barnhill of Georgetown, one son, William E. Barnhill, III, and his wife, Elizabeth of Mt. Pleasant, SC, three grandchildren, Mary Beth Barn-hill, William Scott Barnhill and Anna Catherine Barnhill, one brother, John Hall Barnhill and his wife, Caroline of Mt. Pleasant, and one sister, Eugenia Barnhill Christie of Hern-ando, FL. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Conway with Rev. Carl Harris, Rev. James F. Patterson and Rev. Martin L. Taylor officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. Memorials may be sent to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1619 Parkview Road, Conway, SC 29526, the American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312 or to Wofford College, 429 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in Morning News on June 12, 2010

Clifton Tate Cannon, 60, died Wednesday in Loris Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Cannon was born June 26, 1949 in Horry County, a son of the late Tate Clifton Cannon and Ola Mae Prosser Cannon. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Surviving are his wife, Mary McNeill Cannon of Aynor; 2 sons, Todd Clifton Cannon of Myrtle Beach and Daniel Wayne Cannon of Johnsonville; a daughter, Georgette Dieckman of North Dakota; a brother, Albert M. Cannon; a sister, Jo Hucks both of Conway; 7 grandchildren; 1 niece, 2 great nieces and 2 great nephews. Funeral services will be held at Conway Funeral Services, 2:00 PM Sunday with Rev. Micah Hucks officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 - 8 PM. An online guestbook may be signed at www.conwayfuneralsvc.net. Published in The Sun News on June 11, 2010

Charles Floyd of Ransom Canyon, Texas passed away on June 7, 2010. Mr. Floyd was born in Galivants Ferry, S.C. on December 2, 1938, and was the son of Waitus and Esther (Gerrald) Floyd. He attended the Citadel and graduated from Clemson University with a degree in chemical engineering. He was a commissioned Officer in the US Army. Upon graduation, he began employment with Procter and Gamble in their oilseed crushing division. A year later, he was activated as an Army Officer. After his return from the Army, he met and married Jacqueline (Jackie) Frost in Augusta, Ga. He worked for Procter and Gamble for 20 years as a plant manager at several locations; Anderson Clayton as a Manufacturing Manager for their nine processing plants; and for Archer Daniels Midland Company for 20 years, retiring in 2004. For the last five years, he was working as Director of Plant Operations for Carillon Senior LifeCare Community. Charles was a devout Christian and an ordained deacon. He served on the chapel board for the Ransom Canyon Memorial Chapel. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Jacqueline (Jackie) Frost Floyd; daughter, Mary Esther West and husband George West of North Little Rock, Ark.; daughter, Julie Floyd of Kalamazoo, Mich.; two grandchildren, Mary Charles West and Anna Kate West of North Little Rock, Ark.; a sister, Hazel Goodale of Germantown, Tenn.; two brother-in-laws, Gene Goodale of Germantown, Tenn. and Travis Smith of Conway, S.C.; one sister-in-law, Mollie Floyd of Gresham, S.C.; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne Floyd; and sisters, Gwendolyn Johnson and Betty Smith. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 9th at First Baptist Church in Lubbock. Burial will be held in North Little Rock, Ark. Memorials may be made to Ransom Canyon Memorial Chapel, C/O Ron Bornick, 87 South Lake Shore Drive, Ransom Canyon, 79366; First Baptist Church, Lubbock, Texas; or the American Cancer Society . Published in The Sun News on June 11, 2010

Mr. Donnie Evans Gerald, age 80, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Loris Extended Care Facility, following an illness. Mr. Gerald was born April 18, 1930 in Loris, SC to Mr. Dexter Russel Gerald and Mrs. Cora Stevens Gerald. Mr. Gerald was retired tobacco farmer, he retired from Horry County Public Works with twenty-three years of service, and was a member of Cane Branch Baptist Church. Survivors include his two sons: Bruce Gerald and wife, Suprena of Loris, SC and Tony Gerald and wife, Jennifer, of Loris, SC; four grandchildren, one of whom was very special to his heart, Scott Gerald, and one great-grandchild. Mr. Gerald was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Marjorie T. Gerald, and a daughter, Judy Martin. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 11, 2010, at Cane Branch Cemetery. Pastor Jon Johnson and Reverend Alvin Jackson will officiate services. Memorials may be made to Cane Branch Baptist Church, 760 Cane Branch Road, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign an online guest book at Hardwickfh.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in The Sun News on June 11, 2010

Geverna Graham Strickland age 80, died Wednesday night in Loris Extended Care.She was born in Horry County, SC she was the daughter of the late Dock Davis "Tank" and Martha Doretha "Retha" Powell Graham. She was preceded in death by her husband Avery Jackson Strickland and two sisters Sanatha Edwards, and Mildred Fowler; Three Brothers, Thomas Graham, Shelton Graham and James T. Graham. She is survived by One Son, Mitchell L. Strickland and wife Martha of Myrtle Beach, SC. Five Brothers; Eldred Graham of Goldsboro, NC., Devon Graham of Elgin, SC., Harry Graham and wife Debbie of Rock Hill, SC., Donald Graham and wife Libby of Goldsboro, NC. and Michael Graham and wife Wanda of Loris, SC. One Sister; Willa Mae Soles of Loris, SC. and One Granddaughter, Julie Strickland of Daegu, Korea. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 AM in Dogwood Hill Baptist Church with burial in the Powell Cemetery, Fair Bluff. Visitation will be Friday night from 7 until 9 PM at Inman Funeral Home in Tabor City. A guest register is available at inmanfuneralhome.com A Service of Inman Funeral Home of Tabor City. Published in The Sun News on June 11, 2010

Mr. Albert "Bert" Benjamin Todd, III, age 37, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at his home following a sudden illness. Bert was born on September 19, 1972 in Loris to Mr. Albert Benjamin "Ben" Todd, Jr. and Mrs. Carolyn Meredith Todd. Bert worked with Horry Telephone Cooperative, he was an avid fisherman and was a member of New Horizon Baptist Worship Center in Tabor City, NC. Bert loved life and people, he was always quick with a smile and loved helping others regardless of what it cost him. He brightened everyday and was simply one of those rare people you meet in life that you just can't help but love. He was the best father, husband, son, brother and friend that you could ever want. He will be deeply missed, Heaven's gain is our loss. We Love You Bert! Survivors include his parents: Ben and Carolyn Todd; his wife: Stephanie Grainger Todd; daughter: Emily Grace Todd; step-daughter: Lee Ann Grainger; sister: Frann Rivenbark; nephew: Whit Rivenbark; niece: Todd Rivenbark all of Loris, SC. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Loris First United Methodist Church with committal services following at Patterson Cemetery. Dr. Tom Ward and Pastor Russell Freeman will officiate. Visitation will be Friday June 11, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to New Horizon Baptist Worship Center, 11316 Joe Brown Hwy. South, Tabor City, NC 28463 or to Loris First United Methodist Church, 3507 Broad Street, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Bert'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 June 11, 2010 =

Mr. Thomas McRoy Shelley, age 88, passed away June 9, 2010 at his residence following an illness. Mr. Shelley was born in Aynor, SC on December 15, 1921, a son of the late James Wright and Lillian Sanatha Graham Shelley. He was predeceased by his first wife Edna Marjorie Dudley Shelley, a son, Irwin Shelley, his brother JW Shelley, and a sister Iola Frye. Mr. Shelley was a member of Aynor United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Sara Shelley of their home, three sons; James Shelley and wife Mary, Thomas Shelley Jr., and Dudley Shelley and wife Sheryl all of Columbia, three daughters; Frances "Fran" Fields and husband Beddy of St. Matthews, Beverly Arant of Ladson, and Donna Hucks and husband Kenny of Socastee, two brothers; Edison Shelley and wife Barbara of Greenwood, and Carl W. Shelley and wife Amaryllis of Galivants Ferry, three sisters; Edna Merle Mishoe of Ladson, Elneeda Frye of Galivants Ferry, and Shelby Jean Davis and husband Billy of Tulsa, Oklahoma, 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and one daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Shelley Moore and husband C.W. Moore of Gilbert. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, June 16, 2010 at Aynor United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tony Adams officiating. Memorials can be made to Aynor United Methodist Church, PO Box 348 Aynor, SC 29511, or to Mercy Hospice, PO Box 50640 Myrtle Beach, SC 29578. Please sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com. Mr. Shelley and his family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home 290 9th Ave. of Aynor (843) 358-5800. Published in The Sun News on June 11, 2010