NICHOLS — Floyd Michael (Mike) Collins, age 58 of Nichols died on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in the Loris Community Hospital after an illness. Mike was born in Marion County, a son of the late Clifton W. and Pearl Floyd Collins. Mr. Collins was a farmer, a lifelong member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Olivia Libby Evans Collins of the home; sons, Robert and David Collins of Little River, S.C.; Devan (Neel) Shah, Atlanta, Ga., and Lindsey Collins of Nichols, S.C.; brothers, C.W. Butch Collins, Jr. of Florence, Glenn (Wanda) Collins, Smithfield, N.C., and Tim (Millie) Collins of Florence; sister, Cathy (Al) Erwin of Pamplico. Funeral services will be held at Pleasant View Baptist Church, Nichols, S.C. on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 13403 Highway 19, Nichols, S.C. 29581. Please sign an online guest book as Mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Floyd Michael (Mike) Collins. Published in the Morning News on 6/20/2008. **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)

NICHOLS | Austin David Strickland Sr., 86, died Friday, June 13, 2008 in Loris Healthcare. Mr. Strickland was born in Horry County, South Carolina, the son of the late William David Strickland and Susan Williamson Strickland. He was a Mason in Loris Masonic Lodge No. 205, Ancient Free Masons, and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, having received a Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife, Lillie G. Strickland of Nichols; five sons, David Strickland of Savannah, Ga., Robert "Bob" Strickland of Tabor City, N.C., William Shelley and Roger Shelley, both of Florence, and Thomas Shelley of Aynor; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Joseph Shelley. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2008 in the Inman Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Phil Fischbach. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City, N.C., with Military and Masonic rites. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008 in the funeral home. Please sign a guest book at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1950 Mt. Olive Church Rd., Nichols, SC 29581. Published in The Sun News on 6/14/2008. **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)

NICHOLS | Joseph Howard Hammond, 87, of Nichols, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in the Carolina's Hospital after an illness. Mr. Hammond was born in Horry County, South Carolina, a son of the late Guthrie Berry and Grace Watson Hammond. He graduated from Floyds High School, and was a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Hammond was a lifetime member of the Causey Hunting Club and a member of the American Legion, and was a member of the Spring Branch Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, William Watson Hammond; and one sister, Bernice H. Ludlum. Surviving are his wife of over 60 years, Virginia Elliott Hammond of the home; sons, Garrie Hammond of Boone, N.C., and Tim (Deborah) Hammond of Florence; and one daughter, Joyce (Ronald) Fogle of Nichols. He is also survived by grandchildren, Bobby Bullard and Brad (Sierra) Bullard of Nichols, Scott Hammond of Atlanta, Bob (Abby) Hammond of Nashville, Tenn., Dewayne Hammond of Lexington, Joey (Pansy) Hammond of Aynor, Rebecca (Billy) Reid of Irmo, and Rachel Hammond of Sumter; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, June 13, 2008 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008 in the Spring Branch Baptist Church in Nichols, with burial to follow in the Church cemetery. Please sign an online guest book at _Mearesfh.com_ (http://mearesfh.com/) and at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Meares Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joseph Howard Hammond. Published in The Sun News on 6/13/2008. **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)

Mr. Leon Samuel Gerald, 77, of Marion, died peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2008. Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Devotion Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Gerald was born in Marion County on June 30, 1930, to the late Reverend Arthur and Mrs. Gertrude Johnson Gerald. He attended the public schools of Marion County and graduated from Marion County Training School. His was a devout Christian family, and he attended Centerville Baptist Church as a youth. After graduating from high school, Mr. Gerald served in the US Marine Corps for two years. His active military service ended in 1953, whereupon he entered Benedict College and earned a BS degree in mathematics and science. He then began a twenty-eight-year career as a mathematics and science teacher in the SC public school system. While employed as a teacher at Mullins High School, he earned an MS in mathematics from SC State University. In 1957, Mr. Gerald married the former Miss Delaware McNeil, and to this thirty-year union five children were born: Mrs. Del Resia Gerald Brand (Terry) of Irmo, Mr. Steven L. Gerald of Atlanta, Mrs. Wanda Gerald Kiah (Michael) of Atlanta, Mrs. Leonora Gerald Brock of Charlotte, and Miss Sheri Gerald of Marion. Two grandchildren also survive: Tiffany Jane Brand of Columbia and Anthony Steven Brock of Charlotte. In February 2008, Mr. Gerald married the former Mrs. Nancy Phillips Paige. With this marriage, he became stepfather to Andre Phillips, Tyrone Paige, and Jerrod Paige. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nancy P. Gerald; five children; two grandchildren; three stepchildren; sisters Mrs. Martha Shannon of New York, Mrs. Ruth Weeks of Marion, Mrs. Eleanor Ann Davis (Jerome) of Florence, Mrs. Lillian Milford (Carnell) of Marion, Mrs. Pernella Donkor of Marion, Mrs. Rosa Lee Pender of Marion, Mrs. Alexenna Alexis ( Y Von) of New York, Mrs.Theresa Francis of New York; brothers Mr. James Gerald (Barbara) of Fayetteville, Mr. Ata Shabazz (Miniiah) of Winnsboro, McMillian Gerald (Cathy) of New York; and numerous relatives and friends. Published in the Morning News on 6/13/2008. **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)

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MULLINS — Mrs. Letha Edwards Crawford, 84, widow of James Vance Crawford, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at McLeod Hospice House following an illness. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 13, 2008, at 10:00 A.M. at the chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery in Nichols, S.C. Mrs. Crawford was born May 3, 1924 in Horry County, S.C., a daughter of the late William Edwards and the late Minnie Richardson Edwards. Mrs. Crawford was a graduate of the Mullins Hospital School of Nursing, where she earned her L.P.N. degree. She was also an active homemaker and a member of Reedy Creek Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Crawford are: 2 Sons: James Vance Crawford, Jr. of Lincolnton, N.C., and Wilbur P. Price of Hopewell, V.A.; 2 Brothers: Stacey Edwards of Conway, Lide Edwards of Little River; 4 Sisters: Juanita Norris of Currie, N.C., Helen Barfield of Mullins, Jane Causey of Mullins, Hazel McKenzie of Mullins; 4 Grandchildren; and 5 Great Grandchildren. Mrs. Crawford was predeceased by 2 Brothers, Bill Edwards and Earl Edwards ; and a Sister, Maggie Cook. Visitation for Mrs. Crawford will be held, Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Cox-Collins Funeral Home, from 6-8 P.M. Cox-Collins Funeral Home is proud to be assisting the family in their time of need. Published in the Morning News on 6/12/2008. **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)

Hi Robin, They were Bascomb Lane and Mary Sue Turbeville. Hope this helps! Peggy Does anyone know who the parents of Stephen Carroll Lane were? Thanks...Robin I hear ethereal whispers, persuasive, soft and still, “Daughter, if you don’t remember us, who will?”… **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)

Does anyone know who the parents of Stephen Carroll Lane were? Thanks...Robin On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 7:19 AM, <PAPrice3993@aol.com> wrote: > MARION — Mr. Jessie Carroll Lane, 87, died Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Marion > County Medical Center after an illness. Funeral Services will be held at > 11:00 > AM on Tuesday, June 3, at Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church. Burial will > follow at Old Ebenezer Cemetery, directed by Richardson Funeral Home. The > family > received friends, Monday, June 2, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. > Mr. Lane was born in Marion, a son of the late Stephen Carroll Lane and > Jenny > Perritt Lane. He was a member of Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church, > Temperance Hill Fire Department, and Floydale Masonic Lodge. Mr. Lane was > in the > farming business where he worked for the Department of Animal and Plant > Inspection for the USDA. He was also a veteran of the US Navy, having > served in WWII. > > Surviving are his wife, Frances M. Lane of the home; daughters, Linda > Fowler > Morrison and her husband, Sherrill of Marion, Dale Foxworth and her > husband, > Ted, of Marion; brother, Maurice Lane and his wife, Eloise of Latta; > sisters, > Geraldine Brigman of Marion and Mavis Stone of Maxton, NC; two > grandchildren, Dana Fowler Shutt, and and her husband, Charles, Shanna F. > Martin, and her > husband, Brad; as well as one great-grandchild. > Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church Building Fund, > 1048 Dudley Road, Marion, SC 29571. > Published in the Morning News on 6/3/2008. > > > > **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with > Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

MYRTLE BEACH | Eunice Floyd Singleton, 86, died Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Myrtle Beach Manor, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Horry County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late George Walter and Curely Alford Floyd. She was predeceased by her husband, Aubrey Singleton; and two daughters, Mantha Singleton and Linda Singleton Hardee. Mrs. Singleton was a retired homemaker and member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, Dayton Floyd of Laurens; a sister, Doretha Foxworth Rowell of Marion; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be planned at a later date. Published in The Sun News on 6/10/2008. **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)

NICHOLS - Mr. Joseph W. Stroud, 56, died Thursday, June 5, 2008. Joe was born June 4, 1952, in Marion County, S.C. He was the son of the late James Paul and Addie Johnson Stroud. He was a farmer for most of his life. He was predeceased by one brother, Paul Stroud. Surviving are a son, Justin Eric Stroud of Columbia, S.C.; one stepson, Jamie Hammond of Fair Bluff, N.C.; and one grandson, Samuel Lucas Stroud. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2008, at Nichols Baptist Church. Please sign the online guest book at _mearesfh.com_ (http://mearesfh.com/) . Meares Funeral Home of Mullins has been given the honor of serving the family of Mr. Stroud. Published in The State on 6/8/2008. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

MULLINS — Mrs. Jessie Teague Schoolfield, 91, widow of William Bethell Schoolfield, died Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Mullins Nursing Center after an illness. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 9 in Cedardale Cemetery. The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Mrs. Schoolfield was born July 8, 1916 In Laurens, S.C., a daughter of the late Herbert Fuller Teague and the late Clementina Golding Fuller Teague. She was a graduate of Winthrop College. Mrs. Schoolfield was very active in her community and her church, Macedonia United Methodist Church. Surviving Mrs. Schoolfield are: 3 Daughters: Jean S. Tower of Mullins, Sue S. Guy and her husband Dan of Lake City and Ann S. Simpson and her husband Tommy of Mullins; 4 Grandchildren: Mary Sue Morrison, Daniel Guy, Jr., Rex Simpson and Hughes Simpson; and 8 Great Grandchildren. Mrs. Schoolfield was predeceased by a son-in-law, Hugh Tower; 2 Brothers, Martin Teague and Calvin Teague; and a sister, Clemigene T. Baiden. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church, 402 N. Main St., Mullins, S.C. 29574 or to Mullins Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 671, Mullins, S.C. 29574 or to McLeod Hospice, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, S.C. 29501 or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd., Bethesda, Md. 20814. Published in the Morning News on 6/8/2008. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

I have a lot of Perritt's with a few sidelines of Lane, Rogers, Bryant, and Campbell. How can I help? PAPrice3993@aol.com wrote: > Dear List, > Is there anyone on this list that can help me with relationships with the > LANE, CAMPBELL, PERRITT, BRYANT, and ROGERS families?? > Thanks! > Peggy > > > I hear ethereal whispers, persuasive, soft and still, > “Daughter, if you don’t remember us, who will?”… > > **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with > Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am related to the families you listed, as well as several others on the list I am sure.&nbsp; You can e-mail me personally.&nbsp; I also have a blog that I put some information on (mommasfamily.blogspot.com).&nbsp; I would be happy to help as much as I can. Heather Francis --- On Sat, 6/7/08, PAPrice3993@aol.com &lt;PAPrice3993@aol.com&gt; wrote: From: PAPrice3993@aol.com &lt;PAPrice3993@aol.com&gt; Subject: [SCMARION] Old Ebenezer Cemetery To: SCMARION@rootsweb.com Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008, 10:55 AM Dear List, Is there anyone on this list that can help me with relationships with the LANE, CAMPBELL, PERRITT, BRYANT, and ROGERS families?? Thanks! Peggy I hear ethereal whispers, persuasive, soft and still, “Daughter, if you don’t remember us, who will?”… **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&amp;NCID=aolfod00030000000002) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Dear List, Is there anyone on this list that can help me with relationships with the LANE, CAMPBELL, PERRITT, BRYANT, and ROGERS families?? Thanks! Peggy I hear ethereal whispers, persuasive, soft and still, “Daughter, if you don’t remember us, who will?”… **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

MULLINS | Mr. Joseph O. ''Joe'' Johnson, 60, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at his home. Joe was born August 9, 1947 in Columbus County, North Carolina, a son of the late William Wright Johnson and the late Lizzie Owens Johnson. He retired from AVM and was an avid fisherman. Joe was a member of North Mullins Baptist Church. Surviving Joe are a daughter, Angela Jo Johnson of Myrtle Beach; his significant other, Ruth Ann Benton, and her children, Alan Benton and Amanda Benton of Conway; his wife of 24 years, Sandy Johnson of Mullins; a special nephew, Aubrey Young of Mullins; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008 in the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael McCrackin officiating. Burial will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008 at the funeral home. Please sign Joe's guest book at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Cox-Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Sun News on 6/6/2008. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

MARION — Mr. Robert Carlisle Bobby Hood, 70, widower of Betty Jean Hood, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 after an illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 7 at the Chapel of Smith-Collins Funeral Home, with Rev. James Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Hood was born April 25, 1938 in Marlboro County, a son of the late John Franklin Hood and the late Cynthia Lane Hood. He was the owner and operator of Hoods Used Cars and Parts. Mr. Hood was a member of Marion Baptist Church. Surviving Mr. Hood are: his Children, Robert C. Bobby Hood, Jr. and his wife Connie of Marion, David Wayne Hood and his wife Mitzi of Marion and a Special Son, Michael Ralph Hood of Florence; a Sister, Cynthia H. Lane of Dillon; his Grandchildren: Carla Renee Hood, Brandon Hood, Chad Hood and Kaylen Hood, all of Marion; and his Caregiver and Special Friend, Metro Goodyear. Mr. Hood was predeceased by a son, John David Hood and 3 brothers, Johnny Hood, Charles Hood and Ralph Hood. Memorials may be made to Pee Dee Regional Center, Disabilities and Special Needs, 714 National Cemetery Rd., Florence, S.C. 29506. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 til 8 P.M. at Smith-Collins Funeral Home. Published in the Morning News on 6/6/2008. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH - Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Sinclair Gift, 76, wife of Robert F. Gift, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, in Myrtle Beach Manor after an illness. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 6 in Millers United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Thomas Clymer officiating. The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the cemetery. Mrs. Gift was born December 16, 1931, in Marion County, a daughter of the late Ephraim Clark Sinclair and the late Temperence Glasgow Sinclair. She retired as a home demonstration agent for Kershaw County. Mrs. Gift attended Nichols High School and graduated from Winthrop College. She received her master’s degree from Penn State University. Mrs. Gift taught at Bucks County Community College in Doylestown, Pa. She was a member of Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church. Surviving Mrs. Gift, in addition to her husband of the home, are a son, Robert D. Gift of Little River; a sister, Barbara Ann S. Miller of Florence; a brother, Ephraim Clark Sinclair Jr. of Florence; a sister-in-law, Ann Carol B. Sinclair of Mullins; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gift was predeceased by a brother, Robert Wilson Sinclair. Memorials may be made to Regency Hospice, 11943 Grandhaven Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Published in The State on 6/5/2008. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

MARION — Clayton L. Sellers Sr., founder of Swamp Fox Signs, which he and his son later worked together before his retirement. He had retired, but would occasionally assist his son until he became ill. Clayton Sr., who was the youngest son of his siblings, at the age of twelve, dropped out of school to help support his mother, after his father was killed saving a young girls life. He was employed briefly as a night Maintenance Worker for the Marion Hotel; he sold bags of peanuts on the streets and also started his own shoe shine business by purchasing a shoe shine box. He later worked for The Coca Cola Bottling Company where he was employed as a sign painter. Discovering he had a great talent, and not putting limitations on himself, just because he had dropped out of school. So at the age of 21 and after working two years for the company, Clayton Sellers Sr., a self-taught-man left the Coca cola Bottling Company and started the his own sign business, his biggest contract was with The Coca Cola Company. Clayton Sr. was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church where he was a Trustee Member and a Choir Member. He enjoyed doing solos. Clayton L. Sellers Sr., biggest enjoyment was making others happy by keeping them laughing. Mr. Sellers Sr., 81, of Marion, died early Monday morning peacefully at his home. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gladys Sellers, two daughters, Mrs. Doris E. Isreal (Robert), Emily L. Berry; and son Clayton L. Sellers Jr., eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Services will be held at Bethel United Methodist Church 230 S. Main Street Marion, SC, at 3p.m. on June 8, 2008, Pastor Shawn V. Bell will officiate. Arrangements are being handled by the Jackson-McGill Funeral Services 612 S. Main Street in Marion, SC. Published in the Morning News on 6/5/2008. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

NICHOLS — Mrs. Sally Janie Stroud Gerrald, 71, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, June 7 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with Rev. Ricky Donaldson, Rev. Paul Alford and Rev. Willie Gillard officiating. Burial will follow in Cedardale Cemetery. Mrs. Gerald was born February 13, 1937 in Marion County, a daughter of the late Marcus and Edith Godbold Stroud. She was a retired farmer, a homemaker and an avid fisherman. Mrs. Gerrald was the widow of Kenneth G. Gerrald and Robert Lee Hill and the mother of the late Robert Levon Hill. Surviving Mrs. Gerrald are: a Daughter: Alice Faye Rowell of Nichols; a Son-in-Law: Ronnie Rowell of Nichols; a Beloved Grandson: Robert Andrew Atkinson of Nichols; a Beloved Sister: Agnes Collins of Nichols; and 2 Sisters-in-Law: Elizabeth Hill Holden and Laura Mae Martin, both of Conway. Mrs. Gerrald was predeceased by a brother, Marcus Stroud. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 7 til 9 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to the staff of Shepherd Care Hospice for their care anf concern for Mrs. Gerrald. Published in the Morning News on 6/5/2008. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

EARLY BRANCH- Mr. Robert Leroy Hadwin, 70, of Early Branch, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be held 10 am, Thursday, June 5, 2008 in Sand Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hadwin was born August 23, 1937 in Marion County, SC and was a son of the late Allen Vonlee Hadwin and Maude Nettles Hadwin. He was the widower of June Oliver Hadwin. Mr. Hadwin was a retired carpenter and was a Shriner. Surviving are: his children, James Hadwin and his wife Julie of Early Branch, Jane Foster and her husband Wayne of Ridgeville, Randolph Hadwin and his wife Paula of Islandton and Russell Hadwin and his wife Rhonda of Walterboro; siblings, Miriam Gibson and her husband Dennis of Cummings, Doris Duffey and her husband John of Mount Pleasant, Larry Hadwin and his wife Sheila of Erwin, NC, Betty Rush and her husband Dan of Cummings and Velma Hadwin of Early Branch; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Ray Hadwin; and a sister, Margie Gainey. Family and friends may call Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 at THE BRICE W. HERNDON & SONS FUNERAL HOME, VARNVILLE-HAMPTON CHAPEL, 1074 Yemassee Highway, Varnville. 803.943.5016. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths. Published in the Charleston Post & Courier on 6/4/2008. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)