CONWAY - Berniece Cannon Jordan, 79, of Conway, died Monday, January 5, 2009, in Conway Medical Center. She was born December 25, 1929, in Nichols, SC, a daughter of the late Emory Lloyd Elliott and Ella Smith Elliott. She is also predeceased by two brothers, Billy Elliott and Lloyd Elliott. Mrs. Jordan attended Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Burnie F. Jordan of Conway; two daughters, Brenda Cannon Stuckey of Murrells Inlet, and Wanda Cannon Sigler of Kingstree; one son, Victor Leo Cannon (Bobbie) from Georgia; one stepson, Burnie Carl Jordan (Judy); three stepdaughters, Joanne Gerald (Jimmy), Joyce Singleton (Robert) and Theresa Rabon (Eddie), all of Conway; two sisters, Peggy Hutson (Jim) of Charleston, and Evelyn Newell (Joe Thomas) of North Charleston; twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss her. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Dr. Tommy Bryson, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at Watson Funeral Services Chapel. Please sign a guest book at _watsonfuneralservices.com_ (http://watsonfuneralservices.com/) . Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC, is serving the family **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

BRITTONS NECK — Mrs. Aleese Ellis Richardson, 87, widow of Robert Lee Bobby Richardson, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Conway Medical Center. She was born January 2, 1922 in Anson County, N.C., a daughter of the late John Cleveland J.C. and Nanny Mise Ellis. Mrs. Richardson retired from the Brittons Neck schools and was a homemaker. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and a member of Woodmen of the World. Surviving Mrs. Richardson are: 3 Sons: Timothy E. Richardson of Marion, Bobby E. Richardson of Brittons Neck and Frank J. Richardson of Brittons Neck; a Daughter: Nancy R. Holt of Wilmington, N.C.; 12 Grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren; and 2 Sisters: Mabel Bullard of Winston-Salem N.C. and Ethel Lane of Marion. Mrs. Richardson was predeceased by 2 daughters, Carolyn R. Lewis and Judy Richardson and a brother, W.J. Ellis. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, January 8 at Central United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Farrell Cox and the Rev. Jamie Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in Old Neck Cemetery, directed by Smith-Collins Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Smith-Collins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Old Neck Cemetery Fund, c/o Earl M. Richardson, P.O Box 8, Gresham, S.C. 29546. **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

The Robeson County History Museum announces the hosting of a celebration to celebrate the 221st birthday of Robeson County. The cake cutting and opening of the "It Came in the Mail" exhibit will be Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 5pm in the mail exhibit gallery of the museum at 101 S. Elm Street, Lumberton. The exhibit will highlight the rich and diverse history of Robeson County through vintage postcards and letters. The exhibit will also share thehistory of the postoffices of the county gathered from vintage newspapers. The newspapers revealed items like the fact that in 1803 you cold ride on the mail coach from Charleston to Lumberton for $14.50; the 1906 robbery of over $3,000 in cash and jewelry from the mail; conversations about theplacement of the Lumberton postoffices in 1913 and the 1930s. The postcards fall into the following categories Street Scenes; Water and Rails; Agriculture, Industry, and Business; Hotels and Inns; Homes; Education; Military; Religion; Social Life and Popular Diversions; and Robeson Lost – Hoke County. They include postcards from Rev. James Burt MacLeod and his daughter, Suzie McLeod Dedrick, who loaned images from thepostcard collection of Alexander Hamilton MacLeod; John and Betty Edens; Mutt McCoy; Paul Valenti; Carla Baxley; Tom Parker; and the Hubbard Tyner Collection. Letters include those from girls at Floral College; McKay family of Shoeheel (current Maxton); Rev. A.L. Davis talking about life in Robeson County during the 1840s and 1850s. For more information, call 910-827-5504 or visit our website at www.robesoncountyhistory.org. -- ************************************ K. Blake Tyner, MLS, FSA Scot Curator, Robeson County History Museum www.robesoncountyhistory.org Education Chair & Past President Society NC Archivists http://www.ncarchivists.org/ http://blaketyner.com http://carolinastories.com

SELLERS — William Chase Prevatte, 18, died Saturday, January 3, 2009 in McLeod Medical Center-Dillon. Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Wednesday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Born in Marion County, September 22, 1990, he was the son of Sandra Cox. He worked with the Window Gang. Survivors include his mother, Sandra Cox of Sellers; step-father, Jay Hyatt of Sellers; sisters, Paris & Jessi Hyatt both of Sellers; grandparents, Ella Cox, Rachel & Ronnie Lawhorn all of Sellers; guardian, Brett Antoniades of Myrtle Beach. **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

MARION — Mrs. Clara Larimore Bourne, 96, widow of Luther L. Bourne, Sr., died Saturday, January 3, 2009 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence after an illness. She was born March 30, 1912 in Marion County, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Gertrude Sawyer Larimore. Mrs. Bourne retired from Heritage Sportswear. She was a member of Reedy Creek Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Bourne are: 2 Sons: Luther L. Bourne, Jr. and his wife Jeanette of Moncks Corner and Lester A. Bourne and his wife Barbara of Conyers, Ga.; 4 Daughters: Gussie B. Avant of Florence, Hallie B. Williams and her husband Donald of Jacksonville, Fla., Nadine B. Wise of Florence and Doris B. Dimery and her husband Danny of Effingham; 10 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren; a Brother: Troy Larimore of Mullins; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bourne was predeceased by 2 sons-in-law, A.L. Bud Avant and Charles W. Wise, Sr., 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 6 at Reedy Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Darrell Floyd officiating. Burial will follow in Reedy Creek Cemetery, directed by Smith-Collins Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Smith-Collins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Reedy Creek Baptist Church, 2508 S. Hwy. 501, Marion, S.C. 29571. **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

Motte Legare Hay, 87, died peacefully at Roper Hospital on Saturday evening, January 3, 2009. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at three o'clock at Johns Island Presbyterian Church. Interment, churchyard. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Monday from four until six o'clock. Motte was born April 30, 1921 in Charleston, SC. She was the daughter of Sarah Motte Legare Clement and Eugene Gordon Hay. She graduated from St. Johns High School and received a B.A. degree in history from Winthrop College in 1943. She taught in the St. Andrew's Elementary School district for 37 years, retiring from Stono Park Elementary School in 1980. She was a lifelong member of Johns Island Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her brother, Eugene Gordon Hay (Charlotte) of Charleston, SC; and three sisters, Mary Hay Jenkins of Johns Island, SC, Ann Hay Thomas of Mullins, SC and Lydia Hay Pedersen (Pete) of Johns Island, SC; and two sisters-in-law, Gertrude S. Hay and Rosa W. Hay. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, William Clement Hay and Daniel Ellis Hay, Jr. She is also survived by a large number of very close nieces and nephews including her brother's family with whom she lived for many years, E. Gordon Hay, Jr. (Genny) and their children, Genevieve, Gordon and Legare; Charlene Hay Bruce (Billy) and their children, Charlotte Miles, Rankin, Shalon and Macie; Motte Legare Hay Hackman (Tom); and Polly Hay Baird (Stan) and their children, Lora and Brock. Also, Marian Thomas Taylor (Alvin), Rhoda Thomas Sims (Beau), Daniel Legare Jenkins, Gordon Hay Jenkins (Janet), Robert Lebby Jenkins (Ruby), Jean Pedersen, Sally Pedersen Causey (Nick), Rose Ellis Hay Blessing (Dale), Lebby Hay McElmurray (Herndon), Anne Hay Marcengill (Sam), Kathryn Hay McDaniel (Randy), Daniel Ellis Hay, III (Michele), William C. Hay, Jr. (Gail), Trudy Hay Reeder (James), Patty Hay Holder (Kirk) and by many much loved great nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Johns Island Presbyterian Church, 2550 Bohicket Road, Johns Island, SC 29455. Visit our guestbook at _www.charleston.net/deaths_ (http://www.charleston.net/deaths) . Published in the Charleston Post & Courier on 1/5/2009 **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

DAVIS, Gwen MARION - Gwen Shepherd Davis passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009, after an extended illness. A graveside service will be held at Palmer Cemetery in the Cenentary Community Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends following the ceremony at Ann Davis Lane's home in Centenary, the family home place. Services will be conducted by Richardson Funeral Home. Born December 14, 1938 in Cenentary, SC, Gwen was the daughter of the late Wendell Davis and Frances Shepherd Davis. She finished high school at Rains-Cenentary High School in 1957. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class, and an All-State basketball player. Gwen graduated from Converse College in 1961, where she majored in art. After leaving Converse, she began her work career at Miller and Rhoads department stores in Richmond, VA in art position. Later, Gwen returned to South Carolina to begin her twenty-eight year teaching career as an art an elementary school teacher. She taught in the public schools in Sumter, New Ellenton, Swansea, Blythewood and N. Charleston. She also taught in Savannah, GA. Gwen took breaks in her teaching career to earn her Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of South Carolina, where her thesis brought together much new information about the printmakers of Charleston Renaissance. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Gwen established her permanent home in Charleston and lived there for many years. After retiring from teaching, she became an antique dealer and for many years was associated with the Antiques of South Windermere in Charleston. When growing up, Gwen was a "tomboy" and always a sports enthusiast. Her fierce competitiveness in basketball and tennis in her younger years let to her ardent support of USC's Lady Gamecocks basketball and track programs in her retirement. Gwen is survived by two sisters, Ann Davis Lane of Cenentary and Jane Davis James (Marshall) of Maxton, NC; a brother, James Clement Davis, II (Judy) of Marion, SC; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Palmer Cemetery Fund, c/o William White, 1302 Hubert Baxley Road, Mullins, SC 29754, or Cenentary United Methodist Church, c/o James Allen LeGette, Jr., Treasurer, 4217 South Highway 41-A, Marion, SC 29571, or McLeod Hospice, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29501-0551. Visit our guestbook at _www.charleston.net/deaths_ (http://www.charleston.net/deaths) . Published in the Charleston Post & Courier on 1/5/2009 **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

Hi, Does anyone know where in Robeson County, NC Stark King and his wife Jane (maiden name unknown) are buried? Also, does anyone know where in Robeson County Eli Edwards and his wife Jane Phillips Edwards are buried? Their children, William Edward ("Eddie") King (born 1850) and Margret J. Edwards King (born 1851), were two of my great-grandparents. I would also like to know where they are buried, probably in either Robeson County, NC or Dillon County, SC. I have more information on them at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr <http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=41&GSmid=19199118&GRi d=6189627&> &GSsr=41&GSmid=19199118&GRid=6189627&. I would greatly appreciate any help or ideas. Even if you do not know where they are buried, but you have other information on them, I would appreciate that. I would love to have photos of them and/or their graves. Thanks, Sharlotte Donnelly donnelly@one.net http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/d/o/n/Sharlotte--N-Donnelly/

MURRELLS INLET | Thomas Edward Calhoun Dowling (TEC) of Murrells Inlet, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009 after a long and valiant battle against cancer. Mr. Dowling was born June 24, 1947 in Mullins, South Carolina, a son of the late James Harry and Sarah Lane Dowling. Mr. Dowling is survived by his wife, Tippy Dowling; one son, Eddie, his wife Kelli, and two granddaughters, Abby and Emma Dowling, all of Fort Mill; two daughters, Krissy Larson and husband, Chris, of Myrtle Beach and Kelsey Dowling of Fort Mill; sister, Sarah Lane Norton and husband, Ronnie, of Murrells Inlet; brother, Joe Dowling and wife Kathy of Garden City; and many other family and friends who will miss him. Mr. Dowling received a Bachelor of Science degree from Pembroke State University, and a Master of Education and Education Specialist degrees from the University of South Carolina. His teaching career began at Blenheim Elementary School and continued at Clio High School, where he also served as coach of both boys and girls basketball teams and the football team. Mr. Dowling's career carried him through successive positions as assistant principal of Butler High School, Hartsville; principal of Lamar High School, Lamar; Supervisor with the Office of School District Accreditation and Assessment of the State Department of Education; Director of Middle and Secondary Education for Dorchester School District Two, Summerville; District Superintendent of Newberry County; Superintendent of Fort Mill School District; and Interim Superintendent for Richland/Lexington District 5, Irmo. Upon retirement to Murrells Inlet he continued to serve the field of education by serving as an Education Consultant for Moseley Architect. His strong faith and altruistic spirit is reflected in his dedicated service through numerous activities, including Clio Rescue Squad, Hartsville Sertoma Club, Lamar Christmas Parade Committee, Lamar UMC, SC High School League Executive Committee, Newberry and Fort Mill Rotary Clubs, Fort Mill Chamber of Commerce, and YMCA Board. In addition to his community activities, Mr. Dowling served on numerous educational consortia, such as The Olde English Consortium, and other associations and committees relating to the field of education, such as SC Association of School Administrators, and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Mr. Dowling was named Conference Coach of the Year for basketball and football, and has been recognized as one of the Outstanding Young Men in America. He also received service awards from the town of Lamar, the S.C. High School League, and the SACS CASI Service Award, and was selected by the S.C. Vocational Directors Association as Superintendent of the Year. He was recognized by the S.C. House of Representatives with Resolution H 3970, as well as with the Paul Harris Fellow Award by the Fort Mill Rotary Club. He has published numerous articles, has been a respected lecturer at different events across the state, and was active in the implementation of the Summer Leadership Conference for School Administrators. Mr. Dowling's dedication to his career was matched by his love for his family and friends. He was a beloved ''Papa'' to his grandchildren, and the instigator of golf tournaments in Newberry and Myrtle Beach, which were cherished by everyone that participated. He enjoyed most being surrounded by his family where he would cook his infamous chili and Hoppin' John while practicing his shagging techniques. More often you would find him playing golf, fishing, or just enjoying a good book. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, educator, mentor, and friend. Funeral Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Surfside United Methodist Church directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2009 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. Please sign a guest book at _goldfinchfuneralhome.com_ (http://goldfinchfuneralhome.com/) or at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Sun News on 1/4/2009 **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

DILLON — Services for Ronnie Bryan Cox will be held Monday January 5, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation is 7-9 Sunday in the funeral home. Mr. Cox, 51, died Saturday in Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. Born in Dillon County, June 21, 1957, he was the son of the late Ellison Steel Cox and Amelia Evelyn Cox. He was the Dairy Manager for Piggly Wiggly in Sumter and was a member of Dillon First Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Marie McKay of Dillon; sister, Sylvia Rhames of Hartsville; brothers, Allan Cox of Hartsville, William Cox of Dillon, Johnnie Cox and Richard Cox of Greenville, Michael Cox of Florence, and Dennis Cox of Marion; 6 nephews and 2 nieces; his extended family and friends of the Rainbow group of Sumter. He was preceded in death by his brother Ellison Steven Cox. Sign guest book @www.cooperfh.com **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

MARION - With regrets we announce the passing of Mr. James L. Moses. Mr. James L. Moses died Thursday, January 1, 2009, in Providence Hospital, Columbia, SC, after an illness. Funeral services for Mr. James L. Moses will be held Monday, January 5, 2009, at noon at St. John A.M.E. Church, 702 Mill St., Marion, Pastor Donnie McBride presiding, Rev. Frank Moses, Eulogist. Burial will follow in Devotion Gardens Cemetery, Marion. Masonic rites will be Sunday at 5 p.m. at Davis Funeral Service. **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

Does anybody know the burial place of Frances VILLEPONTOUX who first married Samuel DuPre SIMONS, JR., then *Captain Daniel DUBOSE and died 1799 in what was then the Darlington district (probably Florence County now)? Ray *

Seeking information about the children of Hugh and Margaret Miller Brown. Hugh b abt 1780 (SC) and d by 1850's, probably in TN. Children believed to have been William N., John, and James C., and possibly others. Son John Brown b Dec 1800 SC d 1872 Camden, Ouachita Co., AR. It is believed he attended law school in Louisville, KY and then moved to Shelby Co., TN. John Brown was an attorney and also a member of the Somerville Land Co., operating in Memphis, TN about 1830. John married Clara Hawes Coleman in 1832, Hernando Co., MS, and moved to Dallas Co., AR by 1848, later moved to Camden, AR where he was a Judge and Insurance broker. Any help would be appreciated, Teresa

MULLINS — Mrs. Ernest Hope King Corley, widow of James S. Corley, Jr., died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 11, 1916 in Nash, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Holliday King and Hope Howard King. Mrs. Corley graduated from Columbia College in 1937. She was an organizing member of the Drowning Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a gourmet cook and an avid bridge player. Mrs. Corley was a founding member and last survivor of the Golden Girls Bridge Club. She was the quintessential soccer mom. Mrs. Corley was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Mullins. Surviving are: her Daughter, Judith Dixon Underwood of Mullins; 2 Sons, James Self Corley, III and his wife Tina of Greenwood and Robert Howard Corley and his wife Mary Ann of Mullins; a Grandson, Michael Tredway Collins and his wife Tracey of Bluefield, W. Va.; 2 Step-Granddaughters, Christina Barger and Laura Barger, both of Greenwood; a Great Grandson, Joshua Michael Collins of Belleview, Fla.; 2 Step-Great Grandsons, Trey and Thad Thomas, both of Myrtle Beach; 2 Great Great Granddaughters, Aurora and Velouria Collins; and Leslie D. Warwick, who was considered a special niece. Mrs. Corley was predeceased by a brother, Ernest Howard King and a sister, Mary King. A graveside celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 3 at Cedardale Cemetery, with the Rev. James A. Kirkland, Jr., Dr. Lewis E. McCormick and the Rev. Kem Thomas officiating. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Childrens Home, P.O. Box 1178, Greenwood, S.C. 29464 or to the Mullins First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 443, Mullins, S.C. 29574. The family expresses a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Kenneth Orbeck and his staff at Shepherd Care, the Hospice staff and to the loyal and faithful caretakers, Eula Thomas, Corrine Israel and Betty Ford. **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

MYRTLE BEACH | Mr. Lacy Cornelius Willoughby, 87, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008, at Waccamaw Community Hospital. Mr. Willoughby was born April 14, 1921 in Horry County, South Carolina, the son of the late Clephus and Belle Graham Willoughby. He was preceded in death by his brother, J.C. Willoughby; and his sister, Lumay Willoughby. A veteran of World War II, Lacy served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 354th Bomber Squadron. He was wounded in combat over Germany and is a Purple Heart recipient. After the war, he returned home to the Pleasant View community of Horry County and grew tobacco, corn, and cotton on the family farm. In 1957 he moved to Myrtle Beach and began his career in the motel business, first purchasing Green's Court, and in later years building Beachcomber Motor Inn and purchasing Beach Dunes. Lacy retired at age 50, and together with his wife enjoyed traveling and pursuing his hobby of fishing. He was always eager to share his freshwater catch with family and friends. He was also and avid reader who enjoyed a wide variety of periodicals and books. A long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach, he practiced and taught his children to be fair and honest in business as well as in life, and to never take advantage of any person. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Billie T. Willoughby; his son, Harry G. Willoughby and wife, Bre, of Myrtle Beach; his daughter, Carol W. Bair and husband, Robert, of Myrtle Beach; his two sisters, Lois W. Hucks of Conway and Vera W. Phipps of Mullins; four grandchildren, Shannon Miller, Ashley Phillips, Kimberly Land, and Wyatt Willoughby; and three great-grandchildren, Breland, Bella, and John Land. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at McMillan-Small Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Cashatt officiating. Burial will follow in the Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at _www.msfh.net_ (http://www.msfh.net/) and also at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . McMillan-Small Funeral Home of Myrtle Beach is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on 12/29/2008 **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025)

Mrs. Grace Martin Ellis, 88 ,widow of Clement Robert Ellis, Jr. died Saturday,December 27, 2008 at Mullins Nursing Center. She was born August 17, 1920 in Marion County, a daughter of the late Whitton Albert Martin, Sr. and the late Donnie Rogers Martin. Mrs. Ellis was manager of Catos for several years. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Ellis are: 2 Daughters: Bobbie Ellis Bullard of Marion and Marcia Ellis Owens of Marion; 2 Grandchildren: Kevin Williamson and his wife Jennifer and Darren Bullard and his wife Kim; 4 Great Grandchildren: Greyson Williamson, Kristin Henderson, Kolin Bullard and Kimberlin Bullard; 2 Brothers: John D. Martin and his wife Nancy of Mullins and Buddy Martin and his wife Peggy of Fort Mill; 3 Sisters: Sug M. Fenters of Mullins, Donnie M. Hughes of Mullins and Martha M. McLane of Mullins; and several special nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ellis was predeceased by a son-in-law, Rex Bullard, a brother, Whit Martin, 2 Sisters, Mary Sue Blount and Dancil M. McKenzie and a sister-in-law, Martha E. Capps. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Monday, December 29 in Devotion Gardens Cemetery, with Bishop Joe Grice officiating. The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Ellis daughter, Bobbie Bullard, at 226 Homestead Ct. Marion. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to the staff of Mullins Nursing Center for their care and concern for Mrs. Ellis. **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025)

/I get the list in the digest mode and have noticed they are a little less than normal, but I am receiving them, Al Munden, Va Beach/ > >Dear List, >Is anyone receiving posts from these lists? I have posted several obits and >none have come back. Is anything wrong with them? >Happy holidays! >Peggy >**************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, >Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. >(http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) > > > > > > >

FLOYD DALE — Miss Mary Doris Utley, 80, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, at her residence. Miss Utley was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Floyd Dale, a daughter of the late J.D. Utley and Mattie Thomas Utley. She was preceded by her brothers Sid Utley and Ben Roger Utley. She retired many years ago from Dixiana Mills. She enjoyed gardening and grew beautiful flowers, and talking to her friends and family on the telephone. Surviving her are her sisters Josie Murrin of Springfield, Va., Geraldine Fowler and Margaret and Lucille Utley of Mullins, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Kannadays Funeral Home in Dillon from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. Graveside funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Magnolia Cemetery in Latta, directed by Kannadays Funeral Home. **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025)

Has the name Frances "Frankie" Hodges,shown up in any ones family Linage? She married Edmond Leroy Blackburn about 1819 in Ashe County,N.Carolina.Frances "Frankie" was born about 1790,supposedly some place in the Pee Dee area.That is all I know andhave any information about. Who were her parents and so on ?Was she married before Edmond Leroy ? Or is Hodges not her madinname? The many questions are . Any tid bit or idea would be greatly appreciated.Happy New Year.Tim Smith