FLORENCE | Vista Lee Thomas died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006. Arrangements will be announced by Troy's Funeral Home of Mullins.

CLEMSON - Herman McDonald Felder, of 106 Strawberry Lane in Clemson, age 97, died September 16, 2006. A native of Mullins, Mr. Felder was the son of Hooton Myers Felder and Florrie Brabham Felder and the husband of Mary Stuart Mills Felder, now deceased. He is survived by two sons, H. McDonald Felder of Charlotte and Dr. Robert Brabham Felder of Iowa City; two grandchildren, Allison and John Felder; and two nieces, Jane Felder and Judy Dutton of Chattanooga. He was predeceased by a brother, Julian Brabham Felder of Atlanta. Mr. Felder attended Wofford College and Vanderbuilt University. After five years in the public schools of South Carolina and ten years at Richmond Academy and the Junior College of Augusta, he joined the Department of English of Clemson University, from which he retired in 1972 as an Associate Professor. In the fifties and sixties, he was very active in the American Association of University Professors, the Faculty Senate, the United Way and the Clemson United Methodist Church. Mr. Felder enjoyed architecture photography and travel. His favorite cities were York, England; Florence, Italy; Luxor, Egypt; and Bangkok, Thailand. His favorite cathedral was in Chartres, France. Services will be at 2 PM on September 24 at the Duckett-Robinson Funeral Chapel. Interment will be private. Memorials may be given to The Methodist Oaks Home, P. O. Drawer 327, Orangeburg, South Carolina 29116, or Clemson United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 590, Clemson, South Carolina 29633. DUCKETT-ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, Central-Clemson Commons is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths. Published in the Charleston Post & Courier on 9/17/2006

DURHAM - Elizabeth (Lib) Tindall Lambert, 78, went to be with the Lord Friday night at Duke University Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lanny, of Durham; a son, Lanny Jr., and wife, Nancy, of Columbia, S.C.; a daughter, Martha Baker, and husband, Jim, of Durham; grandchildren, Grayson, Bryant and Caroline Lambert, and Will, Jim and Shawn Baker; a great-grandson, Trey Baker; and a brother, Sidney Tindall and his wife, Rita, of Ocean City, Md. Lib was born on December 6, 1927, in Marion County, S.C. She was valedictorian of her high school class and attended Lander College. After her marriage in 1948, she settled in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where she was an active member of First United Methodist Church and worked for many years as a bookkeeper for G.W. Trask & Sons and Crystal Ice Company. Upon moving with her family to Durham in 1970, she worked in various accounting firms and the finance division of UNC-CH. She also joined Epworth United Methodist Church where, for her 36 years, she served on numerous committees and was a member of the Martha Society, Lay Shepherds, Prayer Group, the Susanna Circle of the United Methodist Women and the International Sunday School Class. Lib has also served on the Croasdaile Retirement Community Local Committee. Lib was instrumental in organizing the Graduate Program for Pulmonary Rehabilitation at the Center for Living at Duke University which she attended for many years. Members of this group as well as friends and neighbors were very familiar with Lib's generous assistance in times of need. She will be greatly missed in all circles of her life as she served others and God. A memorial service will be held at Epworth United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 23, 2006, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Gene Cobb and the Rev. Bess Hunnings will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to either the Martha Society or the General Endowment Fund of Epworth United Methodist Church, 3002 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707. (Published in the Durham Herald Sun 9/19/06)

MULLINS | Mrs. Sallie Louise Jackson Suggs, 92, widow of Timothy Lee Suggs died Sunday, September 17, 2006 at Marion County Medical Center. Mrs. Suggs was born July 28, 1914 in Marlboro County, a daughter of the late Fred Jackson and the late Mary Ella Jackson Driggers. She retired from AVM. Mrs. Suggs was a member of Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Suggs are her children, Homer Suggs and his wife, Shirley, of Asheboro, N.C., Bernice Collins and her husband, Clyde, of Mullins, Cecil Suggs and his wife, Marilyn, of Little River, Harold Suggs and his wife, Lynn, of Mullins and Ronnie Suggs and his wife, Jean, of Mullins; a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Suggs of Lake View; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Naomi Floyd of Trinity, N.C., Virginia Jones of Mullins and Dorothy Miller of Mullins. Mrs. Suggs was predeceased by a son, Marvin Suggs; a daughter, Doris Suggs Ford; and a granddaughter, Angela Suggs. Visitation will be held Monday evening, September 18, 2006 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday. September 19, 2006 at Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Neil Hinson, the Rev. Sam Johnson and the Rev. Glenn Ailshie officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Sign a guest book at Myrtle BeachOnline.com. Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins is proud to serve the family of Mrs. Suggs. Published in The Sun News on 9/18/2006.

MULLINS | Henry S. Williams died Thursday, September 14, 2006. Arrangements will be announced by Troy's Funeral Home. Published in The Sun News on 9/17/2006.

WILMINGTON, N.C. | Jason Arthur died Wednesday, September 13, 2006. Funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday in the Eloise Troy Memorial Chapel, Mullins. Published in The Sun News on 9/17/2006.

MYRTLE BEACH | Barbara Bellamy Bullock, 72, passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Friday, September 15, 2006. She was born on Feb. 11, 1934 in Longs, a daughter of the late Carlisle Hickman and Anne Brigman Bellamy. Mrs. Bullock was a member of First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach. She was also a member of numerous Masonic organizations and held many titles. She became active in the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, serving as Mother Advisor for Myrtle Beach Assembly #37 for eighteen years. In 1994 she was appointed Supreme Deputy for S.C. Mrs. Bullock was a Past Worthy Matron of Myrtle Beach Chapter #180, Order of the Eastern Star and also served this past year as District Deputy for District #20. She was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem and the Daughters of the Nile, both in Charleston. She was a past Grand Royal Matron of S.C., Order of the Amaranth. Her biggest accomplishment came this past summer, as she was installed as Supreme Truth, of the Supreme Council, Order of the Amaranth, Inc. She was recently bestowed the honor of becoming an honorary member of the Grand Court of England. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Charlie Bullock; a son, Greg Bullock of the home; a daughter, Debbie Griggs of the home; a brother, Carlisle Buddy Bellamy and wife, Jeanette, of Kernersville, N.C.; two sisters, Margie B. Hardee of Kernersville, N.C. and Juanita B. Godbolt of Mullins; four grandchildren, Debra Michelle Griggs of Myrtle Beach, Stephanie Bullock Pierle and husband, Matt, of Ind., Christopher Jordon Griggs of Myrtle Beach and Douglas Gregory Bullock of Myrtle Beach; and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved godchildren, Doug Shaw of Spartanburg and Gina Shaw Perry of Asheville, N.C.; and her special Rainbow daughter, Angel and her husband, Wes and son, Charles Jacob ''Jake'' McAllister of Mt. Carmel. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach. The Reverend Kenneth Timmerman and the Reverend Scarlett Tanner Hester will officiate. Burial will follow in Bell Brook Gardens, off Highway 9 in Longs. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2006 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home, Myrtle Beach. Condolences may be left at www.msfh.net or you may sign a guest book at MyrtleBeach Online.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amaranth Diabetes Research, c/o Louise Hawkins, 822 Rogers Ln., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or to the American Cancer Society 950-48th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. McMillan-Small Funeral Home, (843) 449-3396, is serving the Bullock family. Published in The Sun News on 9/16/2006.

MULLINS | Mr. Frederick Olsen Sanders Sr., 69, husband of Harriett Jo Anderson Sanders died Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at Marion County Medical Center. Mr. Sanders was born April 24, 1937 in Marion County, a son of the late Carl Millard Sanders Sr. and the late Martha Schneid Sanders. He was a photographer. Mr. Sanders was a Shriner and a member of the Omar Temple. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of the Civil Air Patrol and a member of Mullins Presbyterian Church. Surviving Mr. Sanders, in addition to his wife of the home, are two sons, Fred O. Sanders Jr. and his wife, Rhonda, of Mullins and Vic Sanders and his wife, Kirteena, of Mullins; a daughter, Susanne D. Sanders of Lexington; his grandchildren, Derrick Sanders, Seth Bass, Skylar Sanders, Gage Sanders, Branden Baker and Tori Baker; and two brothers, Dr. Carl M. Sanders Jr. of Dillon and Dr. Frank Sanders of Loris. He was predeceased by a sister, Dr. Catherine C. Cox. Visitation will be held Friday evening, September 15, 2006 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2006 in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Jason Brewer officiating. The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Sign a guest book at Myrtle BeachOnline.com. Memorials may be made to Wildlife Action, PO Box 866, Mullins, SC 29574. Cox-Collins Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on 9/15/2006.

NICHOLS | James B. King, 67, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006 at MUSC in Charleston. He was the son of the late Richard Olin and Gladys Britt King. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Mr. King is survived by his wife, Frances Branton King; one son, James ''Glen'' King of Mullins; three daughters, Martha King and Mary King, both of Nichols and Debra Causey of Green Sea; one brother, Billy King and his wife, Betty, of North Charleston; five sisters, Margaret Rabon and her husband, L.W., of Loris, Ann Elizabeth Ott and her husband, John, of Barnwell, S.C., Helen Rivenbark of Concord, N.C., Lois Chestnut and her husband, Lenwood, of Conway and Edna Martin and her husband, Roy, of Barnwell, S.C; two grandchildren, Karen Merck and Nikki King; two great-grandchildren, Joseph and Janey Merck; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 15, 2006 at 4 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Sign a guest book at Myrtle BeachOnline.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins has been given the honor of serving the family of Mr. King. Published in The Sun News on 9/15/2006.

MULLINS — Mr. Lonnie Dolphus Alford, age 84, died Monday, September 18, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He was a son of the late Howard and Claudia Bell Martin Alford and a member of Mullins First Baptist Church. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by a grandson, Rick Pope, and five brothers, Tracy, Lacy, Leverne, Lenneau and Armstrong Alford. Mr. Alford is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mrs. Gertrude Roberts Alford; one son, Lonnie Chandis Alford and his wife, Barbara Ann, of Chesapeake, Virginia; four daughters, Wanda D. Poindexter and her husband, Scott, of Timmonsville, Heide A. Johnson and her husband, Worth, of Pawleys Island, Rhonda A. Glancy and her husband, Tim, of Myrtle Beach, Kim Singleton and her husband, Perry, of Conway; one sister, Dorothy Jane Rabon and her husband, Toler, of Aynor; nine grandchildren, Lonnie Pope, Julia Griffin, Kylee Harrelson, Kyra Spivey, Brooke Cooper, Jason Johnson, Hanna Singleton, John Perry Single ton and Chandler Alford; eight great-grandchildren, Austin Pope, Shauna Tolbert, Paul Griffin, Kinley Cooper, Briar, Sealey and Jessley Spivey and Dylan Lowrimore. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Meares Funeral Home. Funeral will be Wednesday, September 20, at 11 a.m. at Mullins First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Red Hill Cemetery. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins has been given the honor of serving the family of Mr. Alford. «Obituary posted: September 19, 2006»

MULLINS — Mr. Frederick Olsen Sanders Sr., 69, husband of Harriett Jo Anderson Sanders, died Wednesday, September 13, 2006, in Marion County Medical Center. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 16, in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Jason Brewer officiating. The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Mr. Sanders was born April 24, 1937, in Marion County, a son of the late Carl Millard Sanders Sr. and the late Martha Schneid Sanders. Mr. Sanders was a photographer. He was a Shriner and a member of the Omar Temple. He was a U.S. Ari Force veteran and a member of the Civil Air Patrol. Mr. Sanders was a member of Mullins Presbyterian Church. Surviving Mr. Sanders in addition to his wife of the home are two sons, Fred O. Sanders Jr. and his wife, Rhonda, of Mullins and Vic Sanders and his wife, Kirteena, of Mullins; a daughter, Susanne D. Sanders of Lexington; his grandchildren, Derrick Sanders, Seth Bass, Skylar Sanders, Gage Sanders, Branden Baker and Tori Baker; two brothers, Dr. Carl M. Sanders Jr. of Dillon and Dr. Frank Sanders of Loris. Mr. Sanders was predeceased by a sister, Dr. Catherine C. Cox. Memorials may be made to Wildlife Action, P.O. Box 8666, Mullins, SC 29574. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 til 8 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.

I think there were several different Roberts families in the Marion area back then. I came across my Roberts family almost by accident, when I found a Roberts genealogy that mentioned the letter giving Anthony Sweet and his wife Martha guardianship of Abraham Roberts II, who was her brother. He and Anthony served together under Capt McCants during the Cherokee Expedition, Abraham must have been a young teenager at the time. I do find a Mary Roberts in this genealogy, b 1717, married John Boughton. She was Abraham I's sister. There is a David as well but he is in a later generation. Abraham II went out to Amite Co MS in 1809, lots of Robertses out there who are descended from the Marion Co Roberts family. Deryl <[email protected]> wrote: The first Roberts to my knowledge in Marion District was David Roberts who received a land grant in the late 1750's and purchased other land adjacent to the early Brittons in old Brittons Neck (present day Woodberry TS). That is not far from the Sweets and the Keenes. Moses Britton in his will (1770's) left a legacy to Mary Roberts and I have no clue who she might be. If either of these 2 Roberts figures in someone's genealogy, I would appreciate hearing from you. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates.

The first Roberts to my knowledge in Marion District was David Roberts who received a land grant in the late 1750's and purchased other land adjacent to the early Brittons in old Brittons Neck (present day Woodberry TS). That is not far from the Sweets and the Keenes. Moses Britton in his will (1770's) left a legacy to Mary Roberts and I have no clue who she might be. If either of these 2 Roberts figures in someone's genealogy, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Don't know if John Roberts is mentioned in the Santee, or the Lynches river Memorial. Also the 1825 Mills map has a R. or B.(?) Robert at Sparrow swamp and Lynches River, the bottom of what was then Darlington District. Ray Date: 1740/09/17 Description: RICHARDSON, RICHARD, MEMORIAL FOR 1,000 ACRES ON SANTEE RIVER, CRAVEN COUNTY AND ONE FOR 100 ACRES ON LYNCHES CREEK, CRAVEN COUNTY. Names Indexed: RICHARDSON, RICHARD/ROBERTS, JOHN/SANDERS, GEORGE/DAVIS, JOHN/DOUGHTY, THOMAS/SMITH, BENJAMIN/EVANS, JOHN/WILLIAMS, DAVID/DAVIS, THOMAS/ Locations: CRAVEN COUNTY/SANTEE RIVER/LYNCHES CREEK > Pat Sweet wrote: >> Hi, >> I am looking for information on Abraham Roberts II of Marion Dist. He was a great- grandson of Rev Pierre Robert of French Santee. I am looking for info on when he moved to the Pee Dee. He is listed as a member of the Cherokee Expedition under Col George Gabriel Powell. His sister Martha was the first wife of Anthony Sweet I and they were granted guardianship of Abraham after his father's death c1762. There is apparently a letter in existence which grants this guardianship and I would like to find more information about this. Any information greatly appreciated! >> >> >> --------------------------------- >> Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Now that is a GREAT question. My Betheas were Methodist, but were they always Methodist?

Hi Pat, Can't help you right now. However, I'm interested in Huguenot's arrival in the Marion area and what churches they may have joined. I'll look through what I have for Roberts and keep an eye open in the future. Ray Pat Sweet wrote: > Hi, > I am looking for information on Abraham Roberts II of Marion Dist. He was a great- grandson of Rev Pierre Robert of French Santee. I am looking for info on when he moved to the Pee Dee. He is listed as a member of the Cherokee Expedition under Col George Gabriel Powell. His sister Martha was the first wife of Anthony Sweet I and they were granted guardianship of Abraham after his father's death c1762. There is apparently a letter in existence which grants this guardianship and I would like to find more information about this. Any information greatly appreciated! > > > --------------------------------- > Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi, I am looking for information on Abraham Roberts II of Marion Dist. He was a great- grandson of Rev Pierre Robert of French Santee. I am looking for info on when he moved to the Pee Dee. He is listed as a member of the Cherokee Expedition under Col George Gabriel Powell. His sister Martha was the first wife of Anthony Sweet I and they were granted guardianship of Abraham after his father's death c1762. There is apparently a letter in existence which grants this guardianship and I would like to find more information about this. Any information greatly appreciated! --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.

NICHOLS | James B. King, 67, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Meares Funeral Home of Mullins. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

MULLINS | Mr. Cecil Johnson, 67, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence after an illness. Mr. Johnson was born June 20, 1939 in Horry County, a son of the late Mishop and Effie Squires Johnson. He was a retired heating and air installer. Mr. Johnson was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving Mr. Johnson are three sons, Timmy Johnson, Terry Johnson, and Dean Johnson, all of Mullins; eight grandchildren; and two brothers, J. M. Johnson of Mullins and Billy Johnson of Florence. Mr. Johnson was predeceased by his wife, Audrey Annette Flowers Johnson. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home with the Rev. Neil Hinson officiating. Burial will follow in Aynor Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Sign a guest book at MyrtleBeachOnline.com. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.

CAROLINA SHORES, N.C. | Kenneth E. Wright, 60, of Carolina Shores, N.C. died Friday, September 8, 2006 at Seacoast Medical Center. Born on Jan. 19, 1946 in Marion County, S.C., he was the son of the late Cecil and Golah Watts Wright. Ken was the owner of Wright Management of Myrtle Beach and worked for 18 years at Talon Corporation in Loris. He is survived by his wife of seven years, Jackie Workman-Wright of Carolina Shores, N.C.; a daughter, Cristy Wright Prince of Tabor City, N.C.; two granddaughters, Anna Elizabeth and Caroline McKenna Prince; several aunts; an uncle; and many, many cousins, extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Lee Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Sign a guest book at Myrtle BeachOnline.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, PO Box 3369, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.