MARION — Services for Virginia Adella M. Boatwright, 88, homemaker, widow of Harris Boatwright, 11 a.m. Friday: Marion Presbyterian Church, where she was a member. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 tonight: Smith-Collins Funeral Home. Born in Marion Co. to John and Eloise Bryant McPherson, she died July 18, 2006. Surviving: siblings, James, Bryant McPherson, Sylvia Harrelson, Tovey Stanton.

MARION — Mrs. Mary Bee Scott Tindal, 80, died Friday, July 14, 2006, in Marion Nursing Center after an illness. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 16, in Rose Hill Cemetery. The services will be directed by Smith-Collins Funeral Home. Mrs. Tindal was born November 16, 1925, in Marion, a daughter of the late Emerson Scott, Sr. and the late Anabelle Baker Scott. She retired from Marion Memorial Hospital as an admission clerk. She attended Winthrop College and was a former member of Eastern Star. Mrs. Tindal was a member of Marion Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Tindal are two sons, Warren Tindal, III and his wife, Vera, of Murrells Inlet and Robert “Bobby” Tindal and his wife, Teresa, of Shallote, N.C.; a daughter, Eveleigh T. Sawyer and her husband, Emerson, of Mullins; four grandchildren, Lori Turner of Little River, Tanya Russ and her husband, Billy, of Mullins, Wendy Tindal of Murrells Inlet and Crystal Tindal of Shallotte, N.C.; three great-grandchildren, Sierra Russ, Maddison Turner and Claire Turner; two brothers, Emerson Scott, Jr. and his wife, Millie, of Marion and Robert A. Scott of Marion; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tindal was predeceased by an infant son, Randy Tindal, a brother, Earl B. Scott, and two sisters, Helen Scott Stroud and Lillian Scott Rogers. Memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church, 106 S. Main St., Marion SC 29571 or to Mullins First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 443, Mullins, SC 29574. Visitation will be held Saturday evening from 6 til 8 p.m. at Smith-Collins Funeral Home. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Marion Nursing Center for their love and care for the past seven years.

MULLINS — Hal Smith Herring Jr., 52, died Friday, July 14, 2006.Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Wildwood Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.

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Dr. Ruby Mae Craven, 92, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at the Bethea Baptist Home in Darlington. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 524 S. Ebenezer Road, in Florence. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion, directed by SMITH-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME OF MARION. Dr. Craven was born in the Friendship Community of Marion County, a daughter of Abraham Preston Craven and Martha Wylma Shelley Craven. She graduated from Winthrop College with a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics, from The University of Tennessee with a Master's degree in management of family resources. She held a fellowship at the University of Wisconsin to earn the PhD in Extension Administration. Dr. Craven taught in the public schools of S.C. for seven years and joined the Clemson Extension Service in 1941. She held Extension Service positions of assistant home economics agent, home economics agent, specialist in family resource management, district agent in the Savannah District and retired in 1976 as State Leader of Extension Home Economics, Emeritus. Among her numerous membership in local and professional organizations are: The American and SC Association of Family and Consumer Science, AAUW, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Association of Winthrop Alumni, Association of Retired Clemson Extension Employees, Epsilon Sigma Phi, National Honorary Extension Fraternity, SC State Employees Association, The Nature Conservancy, National Trust for Historical Preservation, The Pee Dee Chapter of the SC Genealogical Society. Among her honors are The Mary Mildred Sullivan Award from Winthrop University, Distinguished Award from Clemson University, Cornerstone Award from the Association of Extension Home Economics, State Award for Retired Service by Epsilon Sigma Phi, Order of the Palmetto Award made by Gov. David Beasley, Susan B. McWhorter Outstanding Woman Professional Award from the Association of Women Professionals, Clemson Chapter. Dr. Craven was past president of the SC Home Economics Association, the president of the State President's Unit of the American Home Economics Association, president and treasurer of the Clemson Club of Winthrop Alumni, served on the boards of the Winthrop Alumni Association and the Winthrop Foundation and as executive secretary of the Association of Retired Clemson Extension Employees. Dr. Craven loved the natural areas of her state and had great enjoyment of Lake Hartwell on which she lived for 33 years and shared it with friends and family. Her other main hobby was published her two family histories. Dr. Craven was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Florence, had served one term as Deacon in the Clemson First Baptist Church where she was a member of 40 years. She served as a teacher in the several churches of which she was a member during her lifetime. Surviving are three nephews, Kenneth Craven of Marion, Ashley (Jenks) Craven of Florence and Frank (Kay) Craven of Savannah, a niece, Martha Craven (David) Stackhouse of Marion. Also surviving are 16 great-nieces and nephews, Curtis (Connie) Johnson of North Myrtle Beach, Elizabeth Johnson and Daniel Mansy of Wheatin, Ill., Hubert (Joyce) Avant of Yemassee, S.C., Brenda Avant and Jimmy Bennett of James Island, Larry (Katherine) Avant of Johns Island, Angela Avant and Charles Chavis of Johns Island, John (Janice) Norton of Little Switzerland, N.C., Charles (Katherine) Norton of Lugoff, David (Kathleen) Norton of Rock Hill, Benji (Barbara) Norton of Irmo, Kasey (Amanda) Craven of Greenville, Freddie Webb of Florence, and Charles Stackhouse, David Stackhouse, II, Elizabeth Stackhouse and William Stackhouse, all of Marion. Also surviving are great-great-nieces and nephews and great-great-great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Odell Craven Utley and Lois Craven and her brothers, Leon Craven, Hal G. Craven and Auburn P. Craven. Memorials may be made to the Ruby Craven Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o Winthrop University Foundation, 126 Tillman Hall, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, S.C. 29733 or to the Friendship Cemetery Fund, c/o Martha Taylor, 6107 Hwy. 9, Gresham, S.C. 29546. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. at the Bethae Baptist Home Chapel in Darlington. The family will also receive friends Saturday afternoon one hour prior to the service of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Florence and following the committal service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

AYNOR | Gladys M. Page, 78, of Mill Pond Road, widow of the late Paul Page, died Thursday, July 13, 2006 at her residence after an illness. Mrs. Page was born in Mullins, the daughter of the late Coy Moore and Beppie Smith Moore. Surviving are a son, Paul A. Page and his wife, Judy, of Aynor; a daughter, Chole Mills and her husband, Byron P., of Myrtle Beach; four grandchildren, Christoper Mills and his wife, Tracey, Leah Page, Corey Mills and Jamie Page; and four great-grandchildren, Lee Mills, Caitline Mills, Taylor Mills and Jordan Mills. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Zion Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Henry Altman officiating. An online guest book is available at goldfinchfuneralhome.com or at Myrtle BeachOnline.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

DARLINGTON | Dr. Ruby Craven, 92, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Arrangements will be announced by Smith-Collins Funeral Home of Marion.

MULLINS | Douglas Edward Alford, 64, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Friday in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.

MARION — Gary Lynn Clark, 48, of San Francisco, died Saturday, July 8, 2006, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at Richardson Funeral Home of Marion, S.C., at 11 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2006, with burial to follow in Devotion Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Clark was born in Kingsport, Tenn., a son of Lila Lee Clark and Grady Clark Jr. of Marion, S.C. He was a chemical engineer and member of Marion Baptist Church. Mr. Clark graduated from the University of South Carolina with degrees in chemical engineering and biology. He was past President of the Southeastern Colleges and Universities of Chemical Engineering. Other than his parents, Mr. Clark is survived by his daughter, Keegan Clark of Hilton Head Island, S.C.; brother, Timothy Davis Clark and his wife, Leigh; nieces, Summer and Bailey; nephew, Timmy of Marion, S.C. Memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church Educational Scholarship Fund, 106 S. Main St., Marion, SC 29571.

MULLINS | Minnie A. Scott died Sunday, July 9, 2006. Arrangements will be announced by Troy's Funeral Home.

MARION | Mr. Preston Farmer, 71, died Saturday, July 8, 2006. Services are Thursday, 3 p.m., from the Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Westside Funeral Home Chapel in Tabor City.

LUMBERTON | Estelle Powell Bailey, 85, died Monday, July 10, 2006. Graveside services are Thursday at Riverside Cemetery in Nichols. Visitation is Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton.

MULLINS | Douglas Edward Alford died Tuesday, July 11, 2006. Arrangements will be announced by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. | Gary L. Clark, 48, formerly of Marion died. Arrangements will be announced by Richardson Funeral Home of Marion.

MULLINS — Mrs. Pauline Cook Grover Brymer, 86, wife of William D. Brymer, died Sunday, July 9, 2006, in Marion County Medical Center after an illness. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 in the chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev. Darrell Floyd and the Rev. Richard Moretz officiating. Burial will follow in Devotion Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Brymer was born July 27, 1919, in Dillon County, a daughter of the late Eston and Essie Cook. She retired as secretary for Rains-Centenary High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ramblin’ Roses Red Hat Society. Mrs. Brymer was a member of Ariel Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Brymer, in addition to her husband of the home, are her children, Kathryn Turbeville and her husband, Jerry, of Marion, Eddie Grover of Florence, Doris McRae and her husband, Jerry, of Marion, Eddie Grover of Florence, Doris McRae and her husband, Harold, of Mullins, Terry Grover and his wife, Margaret, of Mullins and Sybil Slinker and her husband, Bob, of Marion; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Brymer was predeceased by her first husband, W.H. Grover, two sons, Jerry Grover and Bill Grover, a great-great-grandchild and a brother, Darwin Cook. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 til 9 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home and other times at the home of Kathryn and Jerry Turbeville at 1411 S. Hwy. 41-A, Marion.

Dear List: I have heard recently that there was a family publication booklet on the family of Frederick Proctor & Gemima McClam. These are my husband's great, great grandparents. Does anyone have a copy of this that they can make a copy for me? Many thanks in advance! Peggy Price

SELLERS | Mr. James Edward Page, age 73, devoted father and grandfather, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Mr. Page was born Nov. 20, 1932 in Dillon County, a son of the late Herbert Leon and Roxie Price Page of Fork. He was a member and deacon of Catfish Creek Baptist Church in Latta. Mr. Page was retired from Bell South and also a retired farmer. He was a member of the Dillon County Farm Bureau and the Telephone Pioneers Association, Florence Chapter. Surviving Mr. Page are his wife, Alvania Grainger Page of the home; a son, Richard Allen Page (Teresa) of Inman; two daughters, Joy Page Rodgers (Alan) of Florence and Robin Page Freeland of Columbia; a stepson, Danny Grainger (Marcia) of Nichols; four granddaughters, Olivia and Mallory Page of Spartanburg, and Brittany Page Rodgers and Chloe Madeline Rodgers of Florence; two step-granddaughters, Moni Martin (Steve) of Conway and Jodi Grainger of Nichols; a great-grandson, Cole Grainger; a brother, Barney Page (Doris) of Gilbert; three sisters, Janette Scott of Fork, Barbara Lane (Joe) of Fork and Darlene Rogers (Wacon) Of Lake View; three sisters-in-law, Bessie Sanderson, Julia Allen and Connie Hicks; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Page was predeceased by his first wife, Olis Allen Page; a brother, Herbert Leon Page Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Willard Allen. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2006 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery in Lake View. The family will receive friends Friday evening, July 7, 2006 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. Sign a guest book at Myrtle BeachOnline.com. Memorials may be made to Catfish Creek Baptist Church, 1495 Catfish Church Rd., Latta, SC 29565.

MYRTLE BEACH | Reba Richardson Goodyear, age 91, wife of the late Neil W. Goodyear, died Sunday, July 2, 2006 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Mrs. Goodyear was born July 27, 1914 in Marion County, a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Addie Tindal Richardson. She was a member of First Untied Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach. Mrs. Goodyear was predeceased by one son, Neil Thomas ''Tommy'' Goodyear. Surviving are one son, R. Wayne Goodyear and his wife, Linda, of Galivants Ferry; one daughter-in-law, Lanette Goodyear of Andalusia, Ala.; three grandsons, Brian Goodyear of Pensacola, Fla., Brett Goodyear and his wife, Beth, of Surfside Beach, and Kelly Goodyear of Garner, N.C.; three great-grandchildren, Morgan, Hayes and Wyatt Goodyear, all of Surfside Beach; one brother, Billy Richardson and his wife, Rosalie, of Brittons Neck; two sisters, Rosalie Altman and her husband, Waitus, of Georgetown and Jean Owens and her husband, Buddy, of Dillon. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with the Rev. Ed Middleton and Chaplain Jessie Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday, before the service. Memorials may be sent to McLeod Hospice House, 1202 East Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29506. Sign a guest book at www. goldfinchfuneralhome.com and MyrtleBeachOnline.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

MULLINS | Mrs. Jane McKeithan Gore Perry, age 86, died Saturday, July 1, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Fletcher and Mary Gannis McKeithan. She was owner and operator of Jane's Beauty Shop for 45 years. She was a member of Florabunda Garden Club of Mullins, WMU Member, Pleasant View Baptist Choir and Mullins Baptist's VIP's - a club for Senior Citizens. Mrs. Perry was preceded in death by her husbands, Harris V. Gore Sr. and Thomas Perry; an infant daughter, Harriett Gore; one brother, Dave McKeithan and two sisters, Lee Smith and Vivian Crumpler. Mrs. Perry is survived by one son, Harris Vernon ''H.V.'' Gore Jr. and his wife, Gwen, of Mullins; one stepson, Dean Perry and his wife, Romell, of Sulfolk, Va.; two daughters, Josette Grainger and her husband, Edward, of Mullins and Frances ''Frankie'' Gore of Mullins; a brother-in-law, Al Crumpler of Mississippi and a sister, Dottie Bell Ward Wright of Nakina, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Randy Page, Tammy Prince, Bo Page, Buck Gore, Tracey Martin, Terri Causey and Jodi Hyer; two step grandchildren, Deana and Drew Perry and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, July 3rd, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Meares Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 4th, at 11 a.m. at Mullins First Baptist Church with burial following in Red Hill Cemetery. Sign a guest book at MyrtleBeachOnline.com. Memorials may be made to Mullins First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 443, Mullins, SC 29574 or Pleasant View Baptist Church, 13403 Hwy. 19, Nichols, SC 29581. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins has been given the honor of serving the family of Mrs. Perry.