Ruby Paul Dorman, 90, wife of the late Marden O. Dorman, passed away Monday, June 06, 2010 at Covenant Towers. Mrs. Dorman was born February 21, 1920 in Loris, SC, a daughter of the late John Brooks Paul, Sr. and the late Mary Shelley Paul. Mrs. Dorman was first and foremost a devoted Homemaker as well as the Co-Owner/Operator of the former Sea Shell Motel in Myrtle Beach. She was a member of Ocean View Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach. Her two brothers, John B. Paul, Jr. and Edsel Paul; her two sisters, Maude Radford and Elizabeth Hardee; and her son-in-law, Phillip Shearin, preceded her in death in addition to her parents and husband. Mrs. Dorman is survived by her children; M. Odell Dorman and his wife, Evelyn, of Conway, J. Michael Dorman and his wife, Rhonda, of Myrtle Beach, L. Douglas Dorman and his wife, Joan, of Myrtle Beach, Sherry Doyle of Conway, Carrie Pharr and her husband, C.C. of Asheboro, NC, Regina Shearin of Myrtle Beach, Lynn Krippel and her husband, Greg, of Myrtle Beach, Vanessa Gruenberg and her husband, Jeff, of Pawleys Island; her brother, Preston Paul of Loris, her two sisters, Betty Stanley of Hendersonville, NC, Hilda Butler and her husband, Jimmy, of Longs; eighteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Ocean View Baptist Church with Dr. Steven Cromer and Dr.. L. Douglas Dorman officiating. Burial will follow at 4:30 P.M. at Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, 6101 Privetts Rd., Conway, SC 29526. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding Center, PO Box 2711, Conway, SC 29528 or Your Next Step Ministries, PO Box 70519, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. An online register is available at www.msfh.net McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on June 9, 2010

CONWAY - Lisa Bennett Kleckley, age 52, wife of Jim Kleckley of Richardson Street, died Monday, June 7, 2010, in MUSC in Charleston, SC. Mrs. Kleckley was born in Conway, a daughter of J.C. and Mona Bennett, She was a member of North Conway Baptist Church where she was a member of the Celebration Choir and Tapestry Sunday School Class. Prior to retirement, she was employed by GTE/Verizon for 29 years. Mrs. Kleckley was a member of the Seadragon Motorcycle Club and Gold Wing Road Riders Association. She was an avid Gamecock fan. Surviving, in addition to her parents and husband, all of Conway, are: one brother, Jan Bennett and his wife, Deidi, of Lexington, SC; one nephew, Joshua Bennett; and one niece, Jordan Bennett. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m.Thursday at North Conway Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Gaskins and the Rev. Gary Reeves officiating. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Mausoleum, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the North Conway Baptist Church Bus Fund, 1608 Sessions Street, Conway, SC 29526 or to the Maple Baptist Church Bus Fund, 4500 Hwy. 66, Conway, SC 29526. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in The State on June 9, 2010

FLORENCE - A funeral service for Helen Holt Gibson, widow of Richard L. Gibson, will be at 11:00AM Thursday June 10, 2010 in Christian Assembly Church conducted by Pastor's Dean Baber and Rabon Stewart. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday night at Cain Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the K. Mrema Special Project, C/O Christian Assembly Church, 401 Pamplico Highway, Florence, SC 29505. Mrs. Gibson, 82, died Monday June 7, 2010, in a local hospice. She was born, November 20, 1927 in Dillon County, SC, to the late Hyman Price and Emma Helen Turbeville Holt. She was also predeceased by son, Richard Gibson Jr. Mrs. Gibson, affectionately known as "The Queen", was a graduate of Lake View High School, class of 1945 and McLeod School of Nursing class of 1948. She twice was awarded the Florence Nightingale Student Nurse of the Year. For the next 45 years, she was a nurse for various area hospitals and agencies. She was an active member of Christian Assembly Church. She loved her family, gardening, to travel and was full of life. Surviving are: sons H. P. "Sam" (Mary) Gibson of Florence, Warren Douglas (Ashley) Gibson of Conway, and J. Eric (Sarah) Gibson of Annapolis, MD; daughters Emma Stormie (James) Foxworth of Florence and Dixie (Jerry) Furr of Char-lotte, NC; daughter-in-law Sybil Bryant Montrose of Florence; sixteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren. The family wants to especially thank, Dr. Michael Pavy and staff, McLeod Hospice, Susan Russell, Dottie Roscinski, Evelyn Heck, Pat Baker and many other friends. An online guest register is on the obituaries page at www.cainfuneralhome.com. Published in Morning News on June 9, 2010

COLUMBIA - Funeral services for Lucille Huggins Dinkins, 90, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at St. Andrews Baptist Church, 230 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, with interment in Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 210263, Columbia, SC 29221. Mrs. Dinkins was born August 19, 1919, in Horry County, SC, and passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010. She was a daughter of the late Rufus James Huggins and Frannie Stroud Huggins. Mrs. Dinkins was a graduate of Floyds High School and Winthrop College. She was one of 13 siblings and always felt very blessed to be a part of such a large and loving family. As the devoted wife of a career U.S. military officer, Lucille served her country admirably alongside her husband. She willingly performed the many duties of a military wife and raised their three sons in four countries and in six states. She loved to tell stories of their many adventures as a family, most of them happy memories, but many of them quite serious and challenging, such as the time they were stationed in Germany during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Her husband was the commander of a nuclear warhead battalion and therefore unavailable to his family in the height of the crisis. Lucille was called upon to stand ready to evacuate her family alone on a moment's notice """ all while suffering from a bad case of the flu. Wherever she lived all over the world, Lucille was an active member of her church and community. For the past 41 years, she had been a member of St. Andrews Baptist Church and had joyously served in many capacities, including Sunday school teacher and senior choir member. She was also a member of the Whitehall Garden Club and the Gideons Auxiliary, Irmo. Lucille enjoyed time with her family and grandchildren, visiting her siblings, spending time at the beach, and traveling. She lived a joyous life and especially enjoyed serving others. Mrs. Dinkins is survived by her husband, Col. Holly W. Dinkins; sons, Dr. H. Kenneth Dinkins, Gene L. Dinkins and David H. Dinkins; brothers, Venston Huggins, R. J. Huggins, Furman Huggins, William 'Billy' Lester Huggins and Nolan Huggins; sisters, Muriel Blanton, Gussie Lally and Virginia Lee ; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers, Grover, Hicks and Wade Huggins, and sister, Esther Huggins Anderson. |tagline_name class=character displayname=tagline_name name=tagline_namewww.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.comcci:tagline_name Published in The State on June 8, 2010

Sara Danette Jordan Osborne, 79, of Juniper Bay Road, died Saturday June 5, 2010 at Conway Medical Center surrounded by her Family. She was born February 19, 1931 in Conway a daughter of the late Benjamin Clarence Jordan and Nettie Skipper Jordan. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Claude, Hoyt and Carl Jordan; three sisters Leona Jordan, Dorothy Hardee and Dottie Hughes and one great-grandson C.J. Dodgens. Danette had a huge heart and loved her family very much. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, working cross word puzzles, traveling and telling jokes to make everyone laugh. Mrs. Osborne is survived by four daughters; Sara Jean Osborne of the home, Darlene Petit of Pickens, S.C., Norma Campisano of Conway and Nancy Unger (David) of Spartanburg, S.C.; two sisters, Hazel Flowers of Conway and Annie Faye Jayroe of Georgetown, seven grandchildren Shannon Styles, Brenda Chappell, Jeannie Chestnut, Brandi Adams, Carrie Unger, Jacob Unger and Deanna Unger, ten great-grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss her. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm Monday June 7, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 11am Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the Chapel of Watson Funeral Services with Rev. Mack Hutson officiating. Burial will follow in the Jordan family cemetery. 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 June 7, 2010

Mrs. Tammy S. Grainger Coats, age 46, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at her home following a sudden illness. Born August 23, 1963 in Loris, SC she was the daughter of the late Mr. Rufus Harvey Grainger and the late Mrs. Jennie Strickland Grainger. Mrs. Coats was a graduate of Loris High School, a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, a homemaker, and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include her husband Dennis Ray "Bulldog" Coats of the home; one son: Colby Ray Coats of Loris, SC: one daughter: Bridget Denise Coats Davis and husband Cory of Loris, SC; one granddaughter: Brianna Olivia Davis of Loris, SC; five sisters: Santa Maria Grainger, Judy Canady and husband Lynn, Glenda Martin and husband Larry, Cathy English and husband Wayne, and Veronica Grainger, all of Loris, SC; her In-laws: Reece & Lois Coats of Loris, SC; and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 7, 2010 at Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church with committal services following at Pleasant Meadow Cemetery. Pastor Rocky Gregory and Reverend Bill Thompson will officiate services. Visitation will be Sunday June 6, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Please sign Mrs. Coats online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in The Sun News from June 6 to June 7, 2010 =

Virginia Harrelson Colgate 84, wife of S.E. Colgate, passed away, Friday, June 4, 2010. She was born November 29, 1925, in Horry County, SC. Her two sisters; Juanita "Pete" Winburn and Marie Skelett pre-deceased her. Survivors include her husband of sixty-four years; S.E. Colgate, her four children; Samuel Edward Colgate and his wife Becki of Conway, SC, Kathryn Lee Colgate Ralston of Durham, NC, James Thomas Colgate and his wife, Judy B. of Gastonia, NC and Paul Wesley Colgate of Myrtle Beach, and by her 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 7, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Timmerman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 1367, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net McMillan-Small Funeral Home is in charge. Published in The Sun News from June 6, 2010

John B. King, age 75, of Pitch Landing Road, died Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. Mr. King was born in Horry County, a son of the late Leon and Lula Godwin King. He was a member of The Prayer Center. Mr. King enjoyed his grandchildren and nature. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie King and Levon King; two sisters, Doris Cox and Edna Earl Faircloth. Surviving are his wife, Mary Frances King of Conway; one son, John "Buddy" King and wife Kathy of Conway; two daughters, Jeanine Smalls and husband Mike, Robin Dunn and husband David all of Conway; six grandchildren, Kyle Smalls, Brandon King, Matthew Smalls, Hope Dunn, Kaitlyn Dunn, and Daniel Dunn; and one brother, Jimmy King. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday at The Prayer Center with Rev. Norman Johnson and Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to The Prayer Center, 1672 Hwy. 905, 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 5, 2010

Mrs. Frances Barnhill McCrackin, age 54, died Friday morning, June 4, 2010 at her home following an illness. Born April 21, 1956 in Loris, SC, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Joseph "Joe" Simon Barnhill and the late Mrs. Dorothy Frances Boyd Barnhill. Mrs. McCrackin attended Pireway Primitive Baptist Church, was a homemaker, and a loving wife and mother. Survivors include her husband: Mitchell McCrackin of the home; one son: Travis McCrackin of Loris, SC; and one sister: Dynesia Duncan and husband Ernest of Loris, SC. Mrs. McCrackin was predeceased by her parents and one brother Joseph Daryll Barnhill. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with committal services following at Hardee Cemetery. Elder Ernest Duncan will officiate services. Visitation will be Saturday June 5, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , Loris Relay, 5009 Broad St. Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mrs. McCrackin'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 5, 2010

Connie Irene "A.C." Tanner, 61, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Connie was born in Conway, SC on May 21, 1949 and was a daughter of the late Anderson Arthur and Myrtle Aline King Tanner. She was also predeceased by her brother, William Arthur Tanner and her brother-in-law, Mike Powell. Connie graduated from Myrtle Beach High School in 1967; Spartanburg (Junior) Methodist College and Limestone College, Gaffney, SC in 1971. During her career she worked with several Physicians in the Myrtle Beach area to include Dr. Ragsdale, Dr. Harris, Dr. Kee and currently with Dr. Giddens at Grand Strand Surgical Specialists. Connie grew up as a member of Myrtle Beach United Methodist Church and later moved her membership to Faith Presbyterian Church, Myrtle Beach. She loved fishing and boating and enjoyed doing wood crafts. Surviving are a sister, Phyllis Tanner Powell of Myrtle Beach; two nephews, Allen Powell and his girlfriend Toni Benson of Myrtle Beach and Andy Powell of Myrtle Beach; a niece, Amanda Powell-Wooten and her husband, Jeremy of Myrtle Beach; a best friend, Barbara Bowman of Red Wing, MN and good friends, Julie Hudson and children of Myrtle Beach. Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery with the Reverend Ted Ragsdale officiating. Memorials may be made in Connie's memory to the National Foundation for Transplants, 5350 Poplar Ave., Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on June 5, 2010

Funeral Services for Mrs. Oreatha Gause Vereen, age 99, a well known resident of the Aynor/Galivants Ferry Community, will be held 3:00 pm Sunday from the St. John Freewill Baptist Church burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening at the McKiever Funeral Home, Inc. of Conway from 6:00-8:00 pm. Published in The Sun News on June 5, 2010

Johnny "Lee" Hardwick, Jr., 36, died Sunday, May 30, 2010. Born on June 26, 1973 in Horry County, SC, he was the son of Johnny "Peso" Lee and Kathy Graham Hardwick, Sr. Other than his parents of Little River, Mr. Hardwick is survived by one son, Kenley Hardwick; one daughter, Lexton Hardwick; one brother, Sean Hardwick and his paternal grandmother, Ruby Hardwick. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 pm on Tuesday, June 1 at Lee Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm on Wednesday at Free Worship Baptist Church, Hampton Road, Conway, SC. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Children of Johnny Lee Hardwick, Jr. Trust, P.O. Box 1116, Little River, SC 29566. 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 1, 2010

Mr. Wilson Levi Mishoe, age 80, died Friday, May 28, 2010 at his home following an illness. Mr. Mishoe was born on January 2, 1930 in Loris, SC to Mr. James Dozier Mishoe, Sr. and Mrs. Luchie Gertrude Shelley Mishoe. Mr. Mishoe retired as a farmer and was a longtime member of Cherry Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his four sons: Wendell Mishoe and wife, Kathy, James Mishoe and wife, Alice, Billy Wayne Mishoe and wife, Melissa, and Bobby Mishoe and wife, Lori all of Loris; two daughters: Ronda Todd and Carolyn Sue Hoard and husband, Terry all of Loris; his sister: Bertie Suggs of Castle Hayne, NC; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Mishoe was predeceased by his parents and his wife: Virginia Mae Lee Mishoe; three brothers: J.D., Odell and Donnie Mishoe; and two sisters: Leona McDowell and Flossie Shelley. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Cherry Hill Baptist Church with committal services following at Cherry Hill Cemetery. Pastor John Holmes will officiate services. Visitation will be Saturday May 29, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Please sign Mr. Mishoe's online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information. Published in the Sun News May 29, 2010

CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of May 27, 2010, Sara Gilliard Forbes, widow of Charles Edward Forbes, Sr. Residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Sara G. Forbes are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday, May 29, 2010, in J. HENRY STUHR, IND., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL at three o'clock. Interment, Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Forbes was born June 30, 1918, in Conway, SC, the daughter of Luther Bascom Gilliard and Julia Woodard Gilliard Sessions. She was a member of Rutledge Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons: Charles E. Forbes, Jr. of Los Angeles, CA, Pat Forbes of Naples, FL and Nat Forbes of James Island, SC; one daughter Linda Darlene McKeown of Charleston, SC; daughter-in-law, Mary C. Forbes; eleven grandchildren, Laney Corbett (Kerry), Robbie Forbes (Shannon), Melody Worsham (Mark), Neal Forbes, Paul Forbes, Shawn Davis (Marion), Lynn Hopkins (Russ), Gary Forbes, Brian Forbes (Asia), Michael Forbes (Sun Hee), Teri Irene Forbes and Zachary Dylan Paden; 20 great-grandchildren; nine nephews and six nieces. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Chuck Forbes; brothers, Virgil and L.B. Gilliard; sisters, Lucille Flowers David, Gwendolyn Prevatte and Elizabeth Steedley. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, Inc., Foundation, 676 Wando Park Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier from May 28 to May 29, 2010

Bertie J. "Granny Bird" McDowell, age 81, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Granny Bird was born November 17, 1928 in Garrisburg, Virginia and raised in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina by Campbell and Mucy Hawthorne. Granny Bird loved golf and was a member of Myrtlewood Golf Course in Myrtle Beach. She was also a member of the Waccamaw Community Foundation in Myrtle Beach. Mrs. McDowell was the family Matriarch and will be long remembered as a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. Granny Bird was preceded in death by her husbands; Grady Wilson Jenkins, Sr. and Thomas McDowell; her daughter, Debra Gay Bisgrove; and her granddaughter, Kelly Ann Cox. Granny Bird is survived by her twin daughters; Patricia J. Cox and her husband, Judson B. Cox of Loris, Lutricia J. Goodwin of Conway; her son-in-law, Gerald Bisgrove of Paradise Valley, AZ; her grandchildren, Niki Cocuzza and her husband Scott of Phoenix, AZ, Reid Jenkins and his wife, Heather, of Myrtle Beach, Kris Wall and his wife, Megan, of Phoenix, AZ, D.J. Hucks and his wife, Lynn, of Conway, Justin Jenkins and his wife, Julie, of Myrtle Beach, Angel Bryan and her husband, Beau, Sr. of Pawleys Island, Courtney Hucks of Conway, Stephani Jenkins of Myrtle Beach; her great-grandchildren, Madison, Colin, Niko, Gianna, Paige, and Jenna Cocuzza, Colton, Dylan, and Hayden Grey Jenkins, Mya Wall, Brantley Hope Hucks and Patrick Gunner Hucks, Brady Wilson Jenkins, and Beau, Jr. and Henry Bryan. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 26, 2010 at McMillan-Small Funeral home Chapel with Dr. J. Kirk Lawton, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Waccamaw Community Foundation, 3655 S. Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or to the South Carolina Autism Society, 3254 Holmestown Rd, # A, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. An online register is available at www.msfh.net McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in the Sun News May 27, 2010

PICKERINGTON, OHIO - Evelyn Todd Barnhill, age 82, passed from this earth to eternal rest after a brief illness on May 24, 2010. She was born in Horry County, SC, September 12, 1927, to the late Whiteford and Lula Todd. Evelyn was a long time resident of John's Island, SC but resided with her daughter, Judy, in Pickerington, Ohio the last 3 and 1/2 years. She was the proud wife to her husband, Freeman, and a friend to all she met; goodhearted and thoughtful, she was the core that her family revolved around. Evelyn attended the First Baptist Church of John's Island, SC, and the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church in Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Freeman C. Barnhill and brother, Henry P. Todd. She is survived by her sister, Onieda Todd; four daughters, Jan E. Kelley of Robbinsville, NC; Judy F. (Buck) Boyd of Pickerington, Ohio; Peggy L. Mixson of Hilliard, Florida; and Patsy G. Barnhill of Charleston, SC; five grandchildren, Michelle L. and Anthony C. Anderson (Judy); Jessica L. (Nick) Runge and Joseph R. Mixson (Peggy); and Callie L. DeHorse (Patsy); two step-children, Tracie M. and Dennis M. Boyd (Buck); three great-grandchildren, Trevor J. Braxton (Michelle) and Francesca and Abigail Runge (Jessica); as well as many special family members and friends both in SC and Ohio. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in Charleston, SC at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Friday, May 28, 2010, at eleven o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel, Thursday, between five and seven o'clock. Arrangements in Reynoldsburg, Ohio were handled by Cotner Funeral Home. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on May 26, 2010

Mrs. Mildred Vernease Shannon Smith, age 82, of Highway 66 went home to be with her Lord Monday, May 24, 2010. Mrs. Smith was born November 24, 1927 in Horry County, SC a daughter of the late Lewis Curtis Shannon and the late Jane Stevens Shannon. She was a homemaker and was predeceased by her brother: L.C. Shannon. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband: Eldon "Ed" Smith of the home, one daughter: Linda S. Parker and her husband Daniel of Loris, her two grandchildren that were her pride and joy: Breck Parker and Shannon Parker, both of Loris, three sisters-in-law: Shirley Shannon and Cara Bell Stevens Todd, both of Loris and Mae Ellis Todd of Wilmington, NC and many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Ward Funeral Home in Loris and at other times at the home of the daughter. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM from the Beulah Baptist Church with the Rev. Thelton Powell and Mr. Tim Ebbs officiating. Burial will follow in the Cane Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers are accepted but memorials may be sent to Beulah Baptist Church, 2651 Hwy. 66, 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 on May 26, 2010

Toni Teresa Todd, 53, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. Todd was born in Georgetown on July 29, 1956. She was the biological daughter of the late Capers West and Etta Mae Lambert West and the adoptive daughter of Willie Joe Skipper and Zettie Shannon Skipper. Mrs. Todd was predeceased by: her husband, Thomas Todd; and two brothers, Mitchell Altine and Bubba Capers West, Jr. Surviving are: a son, Floyd Cribb (Crystal) of Conway; two daughters, Felicia Hanine Boyd (Daniel) and Tiffany Richardson (Troy H.), both of Conway; two brothers, Leland Gibson (Joyce) of Barstow, Calif. and T West (Jackie) of Georgetown; five sisters, Mary Howard (Wayne), Amy Weaver and Gloria Jordan (Joe), all of Georgetown, Faye Hooker of Beaufort and May Bell Moore (Bill) of Bamberg; seven grandchildren, Courtney Cribb, Troy Richardson, Jr., Brianna Richardson, Elizabeth Cribb, Jordan Dale Johnson, Taylor Johnson and Christopher Causey, all of Conway; and a special friend, Stefanie Blackmon of Conway. Funeral services will be at eleven o'clock on Wednesday morning, May 26, 2010, at Church of God in Georgetown. Officiating will be the Rev. Luke Luzier. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery Annex. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral services at the Church from ten until eleven o'clock. Sign a guestbook at www.mayerfuneralhome.com. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on May 26, 2010

Barbara Ann Daniels Floyd, age 73, wife of the late R.H. Floyd, of Good Luck Road, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Floyd was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Billy and Isla Elvis Daniels and Burroughs Rabon. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church.She was a retired Teacher's Aide with Horry County School District and a lifetime farmer. In 1994 Horry Electric named her Rural Lady Of The Year. Surviving are four daughters, Brenda Nelson and husband Jerry of Conway, Sheila Worrell and husband Randy, Pam Doyle and husband Joey, and Debbie Franklin and husband Kevin all of Aynor; one son, Dennis Floyd and wife Cathy of Aynor; six grandchildren, Richard Floyd, Heather Graham, Lauren Doyle, Megan Worrell, Lindsey Doyle, and Hayden Franklin; five brothers, Thomas Daniels, Lamar Rabon, Forest Rabon, Bennett Rabon, and Marshall Rabon; three sisters, Felicia Hucks, Eva Jean Elliott, and Clara Rogers. Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Wednesday at Berea Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Jenerette officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Solaris Hospice,124-B Professional Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526 or to Berea Baptist Church, 4287 Joyner Swamp Road, Aynor, SC 29511. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on May 25, 2010

Vera L. "Peanut" Chestnut, 85, of Rodney Rd., passed away peacefully at home Friday, May 21, 2010 after a bout with Cancer. Mrs. Chestnut was born in Horry County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Rosa Della Holden Lee. She was a member of Ridgefield Baptist Church. Working as an LPN for many years she touched the lives of all her patients. She was deeply loved and admired by her family and friends. Mrs. Chestnut was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence M. Chestnut; one son; Clayton Chestnut; one daughter; Audrey R. Dillinger, seven brothers; and one sister. Survivors include three daughters, Vera F. "Krickett" Miller and husband, Roland, of Tallahassee, Fla., V. Gail Drouillard and companion, Mel, of Myrtle Beach, and Alice F. "Bunny" Spears and husband, Carold, of Conway; one brother, Clyde Lee of Murrells Inlet; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, with the Rev. Carl Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to AGAPE Hospice, 2320 Hwy. 378, Conway, SC 29527 or to Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 West Farris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605. An online guest book will be available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, will be in charge of arrangements Published in The Sun News from May 22 to May 25, 2010