AYNOR — Mrs. Pauline M. Lewis, age 79, of Huggins Shortcut Road, went home to be with her Lord, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Lewis was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Eva Thigpen. She was predeceased by her husband Sam Junior Lewis, three sisters: Ada Pearl Goude, Eunice Gray, Annie Mae Haynes, four brothers: Bill McCutcheon, James Edward McCutcheon, Franklin McCutcheon, and J.A. Mac McCutcheon. Pauline owned and operated Paulines Flower Shop in Aynor for 30 years. She was a faithful working member of Aynor First Baptist Church for 53 years. She served as secretary, Sunday school and training union teacher, WMU director for many years, vacation bible school principle from 1961-1991, and she sang in the choir. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Order of The Eastern star, Order of the Amaranth and was Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. (She looked well to the ways of her household, and ate not the bread of idleness. Her children rose up, and called her blessed, her husband praised her as a virtuous woman. Many daughters have done virtuously, but she excelled them all). Mrs. Pauline was a mother of five children, the wind beneath their wings. Three sons Kenneth E. Lewis (Karen) of Marion, Jesse E. Lewis (Debbie) of Conway, Michael Wayne Lewis (Wanda) of Galivants Ferry, two daughters, Linda L. Johnson (Mike) of Aynor and Karen L. Staples (Johnny) of Aynor, twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, one brother Joseph Joe E. McCutcheon of Florence, and numerous nieces and nephews. A quiet but strong leader who was an encourager to everyone she met. Truly she lived her life by her favorite scripture, Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 The family will receive friends at Johnson Funeral Home Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Aynor First Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Johnson and Rev. Wayne Revisky officiating. Burial will follow at the Aynor Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Harrelson officiating. Memorials may be sent to the Aynor First Baptist Church, PO Box 651 Aynor, SC 29511. The family is in the care of Johnson Funeral of Home, 290 Ninth Ave. Aynor, (358-5800). Sign an online quest book at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com. **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)

MARION — Robert Bobby Thomas Jones, 67, died Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Carolinas Hospital System after an illness. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Marion Baptist Church. Entombment, with full Masonic Rites, will follow at Mt. Hope Mausoleum in Florence, directed by Richardson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 9, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the funeral home. Mr. Jones was born in Florence, a son of the late Robert Bob Newton Jones and Irma Lee Goodman Jones. He was a retired Machine Department Operator for Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, where he worked for 41 years. Mr. Jones belonged to several organizations: member of Marion Baptist Church, Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair for 51 years, 33 years as Manager, Smurfit-Stone, Amity Mason Lodge, Pee DeeShrine Club, where he served as 2nd VP for 4 years and was the current President. Surviving are his wife, Anna Moody Jones of the home; daughters, Patressa J. Gardener and her husband, Phillip, of Darlington, Leslie Jones Halchak of Chapin, SC, Rita Hayes Graham and her husband, Neil, of Thomas River, NJ; brothers, Allen E. Jones and his wife, Deana of Florence, and Richard Rick H. Jones and his wife, Frankie, of Florence; and 4 grandchildren, Major and Annabelle Jones and Henry and Hazel Goodman. Memorials will be made to the Shriners Hospital Burn Center, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)

MULLINS - James H. Estes Jr., 83, died Thursday, December 4, 2008, in McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Mr. Estes was born in Union County, a son of the late James H. Sr. and Rachael Horne Estes. He was predeceased by his wife, Toni Causey Estes and a sister, Rachael Gray. He was the owner of Southern Printing Company in Mullins for many years. He was a World War II Army veteran where he served as a member of the Signal Corps. Mr. Estes was a member of Mullins Baptist Church, a life member of Woodmen of the World, and a member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. He was very knowledgeable about the Civil War and was an avid collector of Civil War artifacts and other treasures. Survivors include two sons, James H. “Jimmy” Estes and his wife Lisa of Johnsonville and Fletcher William Estes of Mullins; two daughters, Cynthia “Cindy ” Phillips and her husband Charles and Maria Estes, all of Mullins; two stepdaughters, Janet Mincey and her husband Carlisle of Nichols and Marcella Osteen and her husband Kermit of Florida; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Mullins First Baptist Church at 2:00æp.m. Sunday, December 7, 2008, with Reverend Jim Kirkland officiating. Interment will follow in Mayers Cemetery in Mullins. Memorials may be made to Paws to the Rescue, 123 Dog and Cat Court, Mullins, SC 29574 or to the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, 420 N. Mincey Street, Nichols, SC 29581. Please sign the online guestbook at _mearesfh.com_ (http://mearesfh.com/) . Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mr. Estes. **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)

FLORENCE — Mrs. Bessie Allen Sanderson, 83, widow of Paul Sanderson and formerly of Mullins, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. She was born February 12, 1925 in Apalachicola, Florida, a daughter of the late John C. and Iris Peddie Allen. Mrs. Sanderson, along with her husband Paul, owned and operated the Mullins Bakery for many years. She was a lifelong member of Mullins First Baptist Church until moving to Florence, where she attended Church at Sandhurst. Surviving Mrs. Sanderson are: her children: Ron Sanderson and his wife Joyce of Florence, Don Sanderson and his wife Judi of Nichols, Gail S. Grice of Florence, Paula L. Sanderson of Florence and Steven A. Sanderson of North Myrtle Beach; her Grandchildren: Paul Sanderson and his wife Melissa, Craig Sanderson, Laura Grice, Amy Stokes and her husband Will, Jason Grice, Allen Sanderson, Austin Sanderson, Matthew Sanderson, Aaron Sanderson and Grace Sanderson; 2 Great Grandchildren: Bradley Clark and Sydney Sanderson; and 2 Sisters: Julia Allen of Apalachicola, Fl. and Connie Hicks of Winter Springs, Fl. Mrs. Sanderson was predeceased by a brother, John Willard Allen and a sister, Olis A. Page. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)

MULLINS — Mrs. Magdalene Sawyer Drew, 80, wife of Eugene Drew, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence after an illness. She was born July 11, 1928 in Marion County, a daughter of the late Olin Maloy Sawyer, Sr. and the late Ernestine Collins Sawyer. Mrs. Drew was a member of the Marion Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Gleaners Sunday School Class. She held many offices in her local church as well as in the association. Mrs. Drew helped to organize a church media library and volunteered each summer to work in the White Oak Library. She helped with the collecting of material and publishing of two church histories. Mrs. Drew graduated from the Southern Baptist Seminary Extension Department in 1980. Mrs. Drew was a member of the Auxiliary of the Marion Camp of Gideons and a member of the Tranquil Homemakers Club for many years, where she held office in her local club as well as on the county level. She held craft classes with clients at the Spring Branch Residential Center. In 1988, Mrs. Drews family represented Marion County as the Family of the Year and in 1992, she was chosen Homemaker of the Year for Marion County. Surviving Mrs. Drew in addition to her Husband of 62 years are: 2 Daughters: Cynthia Faulk and her husband Ray of Mullins and Teresa Emory and her husband Wayne Edwards of Burnsville, N.C.; 5 Grandchildren: Dr. Jennifer Brown and her husband Corey, Dr. Julie Faulk, Jason Faulk, Lindsey Edwards and Derek Edwards; 2 Brothers: William Howard Sawyer of Marion and B.J. Sawyer of Charlotte, N.C.; and 4 Sisters: Mary Alice Meridth of Johnsonville, Sarah Lawton of Myrtle Beach, Shelby Boette and her husband Emory of Columbia and Hazel Rogers of Mullins. Mrs. Drew was predeceased by a grandson, Dylan Edwards and a brother, Olin Maloy Sawyer, Jr. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon from 2 until 3:00 P.M. at the Marion Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 P.M. in the church sanctuary, with Dr. Denley Caughman and Rev. Bobby Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in Devotion Gardens Cemetery, directed by Smith-Collins Funeral Home of Marion. Memorials amy be made to The Gideons, P.O. Box 34, Marion, S.C. 29571 or to Marion Baptist Church, 106 S. Main St., Marion, S.C. 29571. **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)

MARION — Jerry Raymond Demery, 55, died Friday, December 5, 2008 after an extended illness. He was born November 21, 1953 in Marion County, a son of the late John Quincy Demery and the late Mary Easter Cooper Demery. Surviving Jerry are: his Sisters and Brother: Idora Cooper of Florence, Geraldine Stroud of Lake View, Jimmy Demery and his wife Mary of Latta and Landis Turner and her husband Gerald Wayne of Pamplico; a special friend, Mack McLellan; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday, December 8 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with Rev. Wendell Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6 until 8:00 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)

MARION — Mr. Albert B. Palmer, 89, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Marion County Medical Center after an illness. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Devotion Gardens Cemetery directed by Richardson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6th, at the funeral home. Born in Florence County, he was a son of the late Larue Artice Palmer and Ola Mae Gore Palmer. Mr. Palmer was a member and former deacon of McMillan Memorial Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer. Survivors are his wife, Doretha M. Palmer of the home; seven sons, Larry (Sarah) Palmer, Dwight (Peggy) Palmer, Terry (Tammy) Palmer, Keith Palmer, Jerry Palmer, Denny Palmer, and Gary Palmer, all of Marion; eight daughters, Hope (Von Dean) Turbeville, Linda (Robert) Collins, Dale Edwards, Bonita (David) Cooke Jr., Elizabeth (Jessie) Haselden, all of Marion, Joyce (Ed) Mishoe of Conway, Wanda Stokes of Effingham and Lorraine (Paul) Johnson of Mullins; nineteen Grandchildren; ten Great-Grandchildren; and one sister, Katherine Merryman of Aynor. **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)

MARION | Albert Burnice Palmer, 89, passed away Friday. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, in Devotion Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 until 9 p.m. Saturday, at Richardson Funeral Home of Marion. Published in The Sun News on 12/6/2008 **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)

Just found this old article on Jordan Gibson -- if correct it would appear the Jordan Gibson who was killed by Indians in 1788 was the brother of Gideon and not the son. I guess the 'author' could have been mistaken as to Jordan's age but he should have known a man of 60 compared to 80. Also it is signed 'Messrs Harrison' which I suspect may be James Harrison, husband of Cynthia who was daughter of this Jordan. Anyone researching this line? "We are in a perfect state of warfare, which you will see by the following account of unprovoked hostilities, committed by the southern tribes of Indians since my last arrival here. The 17th of January, Messrs Jordon Gibson and Charles Morgan, were shot and scalped in the road between the Locust Land and Bledsoe's Lick, the former was a native of South Carolina, and about 80 years of age, the latter was late of Virginia, a young man, he lived 13 days and died of his wounds." _http://www.geocities.com/ourmelungeons/bledsoeslick.html_ (http://www.geocities.com/ourmelungeons/bledsoeslick.html) **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)

MARION | Billy Woodward Altman, 71, of W. Mullins St., died Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at McLeod Hospice House following an illness. Mr. Altman was born in Horry County, South Carolina, a son of the late Garland and Pauline Woodward Altman. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and served on the USS Yorktown during his navy tour. He was a member of The Sons of the Confederate Veterans Chapter No. 24. His Love for playing country music led him throughout the state of South Carolina. Mr. Altman is predeceased by his grandparents, Ben and Carrie Woodward; and infant brother, Samuel Altman. Surviving are his fiancee, Gwyn Anne Sawyer; two brothers, Bennie Altman and wife, Linda, of Myrtle Beach, and Garland Altman Jr. and wife, Lois, of Conway; one sister, Jeanette Edge of Conway, and his stepmother, Helen Altman of Conway; one nephew, Terry Altman of Myrtle Beach; two nieces, Tracy D'Lerma of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Mary Awalt of Myrtle Beach; and a special grandson, Seth Owens of Marion. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2008 in Hillcrest Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Please sign a guestbook at _goldfinchfuneralhome.com_ (http://goldfinchfuneralhome.com/) and at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Sun News on 12/4/2008 **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)

Memorial services for Harold Gilbert Windham will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Cooper Funeral Home. Mr. Windham, 65, died Friday, November 28, 2008 at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon. Born in Marion County, SC, May 27, 1943, he was the son of Hurbert C. Windham and Leila Stroud. Survivors include his mother, Leila Stroud of NC; father, Mr. Hurbert C. Windham of SC; daughter, Karen W. Covington; brothers, Hubert Windham, Jimmy Windham, Cecil Windham,Jr., and Wesley Windham; sisters, Carolyn W. Davis, Ann Windham, and Ruth Windham; step-daughters, Renee Owens, Kathy Williams, Maxine Cook, and Mary Sweat; step-son, Jerry Huggins; a host of nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

MULLINS — Elton Rogers, 76, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home after an illness. Services will be announced by Richardson Funeral Home. Mr. Rogers was born in Dillon County, a son of the late Charles and Gossie Pittman Rogers. He is also predeceased by two daughters, Shawn Denise Rogers and Sharon Dianne Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a long distance truck driver for 28 years and a member of Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Snipes Rogers of Mullins; a son, Timothy E. Rogers and his wife, Jeanne, of Mullins; a sister, Shirley Carter of Hartsville; and 2 grandchildren, Blake Rogers, member of the US Air Force and Caitlyn Rogers. **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

MULLINS — Mr. David Carroll Flowers, age 91 of Bill Henry Road formerly of Aynor, passed away November 26, 2008 at Marion Medical Center. Surrounded by his family. Mr. Flowers was born in Horry County a son of the late Henry and Bessie Cook Flowers. He was a member of Galivants Ferry Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. Mr. Flowers was predeceased by one daughter, Ann Flowers DeMers, one brother and five sisters. Surviving Mr. Flowers are his wife, Earlene Lewis Flowers of the home, two daughters Melia Flowers Berry of Marion, Linda Flowers of Cloumbia, two step-sons, two step-daughters, one brother, Maxie Flowers of Texas, one sister Hallie Flowers Titmus of Myrtle Beach. Four grandchildren, David DeMers of Charleston, Joshua Tucker, Jacob Tucker, Haley Tucker all of Marion, four great- grandchildren. Candice DeMers, Seth DeMers, Luke DeMers and Caitlyn DeMers. Funeral Services were held 11:00 AM Friday November 28, 2008 at Galivants Ferry Baptist Church with the Dr. Denley Caughman officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial followed in the church cemetery In lieu of flowers memorials were made to Galivants Ferry Baptist Church C/O Denise Skipper, 183 Hwy 216, Galivants Ferry S.C. 29544. Sign an online guestbook at wwwjohnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com or at www.myrtlebeachonline.com Mr. Flowers and his family were in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, 290 Ninth Avenue Aynor (843) 358-5800 **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

LORIS | Mr. David Ray Stevens, 54, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2008 at his home. After a long, courageous battle with cancer he left this earth to be with Jesus in his eternal heavenly home. David was born December 15, 1953 in Loris, a son of Myrtle Viola Hardee Stevens and the late Phillip Ray Stevens. He was a Christian and a member of Cane Branch Baptist Church. David graduated from Loris High School in 1972. He loved God and his church family, and enjoyed singing in the church choir. David was a hard working man who always had a smile for everyone. He was an employee of Conway Mills for 25 years and then worked at Loris Healthcare System for the last nine years as an electrician. He was always willing to help anyone who needed him. David loved old things, working with his hands, bulldogs, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. His most earthly treasure was his family. David is survived by his wife, whom he married on May 30, 1992, Cindy Edwards Stevens of Loris; his mother, Myrtle Viola Hardee Stevens of Loris; two children, JoAnne Stevens Turner and her husband, Marty, of Nichols and Mindy Stevens Powell and her husband, Kyle, of Loris; two brothers, Michael Stevens and his wife, Gwen, and Danny Stevens and his wife, Judy, all of Loris; three grandchildren, Anthony Cub Turner of Nichols, and Dylan Ray Powell and Riley Renee Powell, both of Loris; his mother-in-law, Retha Bellamy of Loris; his sister-in-law, Brenda Boyd and her husband, Johnny, of Loris; and many nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank everyone for all the love, help, and support that was shown to David and to them throughout the past year. The family would also like to thank Dr. Robert Stuart and the staff of Hollings Cancer Center, and all the staff of 5 West Medical University of South Carolina Ashley River Tower for all the kind and compassionate care they gave David. May God richly bless each one who had a part in taking care of him. They are also thankful for the staff of Charleston Hope Lodge and the many friends they made while there. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from the Cane Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Darrell Smith and the Rev. Alvin Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Stevens Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, December 1, 2008 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. A guestbook is available at _www.wardfuneralhome.org_ (http://www.wardfuneralhome.org/) or at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Memorials may be made to the Charleston Hope Lodge, c/o the _American Cancer Society_ (http://media.legacy.com/accipiter/adclick/CID=0000010c76cef4e500000000/acc_random=2688752643/pageid=3196480354/ccid=268/aamgnrc1=American%20Cancer %20Society/site=LEGACY/aamsz=CLIO/area=MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.12/zone=SEARCHRESULTS /prod=1/relocate=https://www.cancer.org/docroot/DON/DON_1_Donate_Online_Now_Au to_Custom.asp?don_promo=Legacy&dn=mem&fn=David&ln=Stevens) , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or to the Cane Branch Baptist Church Building Fund, 760 Cane Branch Road, Loris, SC 29569. Ward Funeral Home of Loris, (843) 756-9273, is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on 12/1/2008 **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

MYRTLE BEACH | Bruce Baker Mason, 43, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Mason was born April 10, 1965 in Marion, South Carolina, a son of Jacqueline Baker Mason and the late Kenneth Wayne Mason Sr. His brother, Kenneth Wayne Mason Jr., predeceased him. Bruce's career was spent with the Divine Dining Group. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach. Survivors include his wife, Jamye Crossingham Mason of Myrtle Beach; his mother, Jacqueline B. Mason of Myrtle Beach; his sister, Susan M. Monson and her husband, John, of Atlanta, Ga.; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Baker, wife of the late Mr. Jack W. Baker, of Marion; his nephew, Jack Monson; and his niece, Reagan Monson. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 at Southeastern Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Kenneth Timmerman officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home. An online guest register is available at _www.msfh.net_ (http://www.msfh.net/) or at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The ALS Association S.C. Chapter, 1064 Garden Road, Suite 101, Charleston, SC 29407. McMillan-Small Funeral Home of Myrtle Beach is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on 11/30/2008 **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

KNIGHTDALE, N.C. | Neal Franklin ''Frank'' Collins, 69, husband of Beth Atkinson Collins, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Rex Healthcare. He was born June 25, 1939 in Marion, South Carolina to the late Neal Clardy Collins and Reba Shaw Collins. Frank served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from International Paper Co., and also from Tritest, Inc. Surviving Frank in addition to his wife of the home are two sons, Michael Collins of Florence and Mitchell Collins and wife, Therese, of Winter Park, Fla.; two grandchildren, Dakota and Madison Collins; two brothers, Charles Collins of Marion and Ronald Collins of Bennettsville; three sisters, Carolyn C. Jackson of Dillon, Annette C. Carter of Mullins, and Donna C. Massey of Conway; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, Frank was predeceased by a son, Maurice ''Reece'' Collins; a brother, Ray Collins; a sister, Jean C. Carter; and a niece, Renee McRae Foster. Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel in Knightdale, N.C. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008 in Tranquil United Methodist Church Cemetery in Mullins directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. Please sign a guest book at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tranquil United Methodist Church, c/o Joyce Lett, 3531 Watermill Rd., Mullins, SC 29574. Cox-Collins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Published in The Sun News on 11/28/2008 **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

Services for Michael Allen Clark will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tart Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, and at other times at 1701 Homelite Rd., Dillon. Mr. Clark, 52, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon. Born in Dillon County, October 22, 1956, she he was the son of the late Ellis Clark and Carra Tart Clark. Survivors include his sisters, Justine (Edward) Rouse of Dillon, Reba (Buck) Thompson, and Ruby (Gene) Hood of Blenheim; brothers, Bryan (Sissy) Clark of Mullins, Jimmy Clark of Asheboro, NC, and Arnold (Mary) Clark of Pee Dee. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his mother and father; brother, Ellis Marcus Clark; and sister, Caroline Clark. **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

MULLINS | Mr. David Carroll Flowers, 91 of Bill Henry Road formerly of Aynor, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Marion Medical Center. Mr. Flowers was born in Horry County, South Carolina, a son of the late Henry and Bessie Cook Flowers. He was a member of Galivants Ferry Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. Mr. Flowers was predeceased by one daughter, Ann Flowers Demers; one brother; and five sisters. Surviving Mr. Flowers are his wife, Earlene Lewis Flowers of the home; two daughters, Melia Flowers Berry of Marion, and Linda Flowers of Columbia; two stepsons; two stepdaughters; one brother, Maxie Flowers of Texas; one sister, Hallie Flowers Titmus of Myrtle Beach; four grandchildren, Davis DEmers of Charleston, Joshua Tucker, Jacob Tucker, and Haley Tucker all of Marion; four great-grandchildren, Candice Flowers, Seth Flowers, Luke Flowers, and Caitlyn Flowers. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 in Galivants Ferry Baptist Church with Dr. Denley Caughman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the church. Please sign a guest book at _johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com_ (http://johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com/) and at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Galivants Ferry Baptist Church, C/O Denise Skipper, 183 Hwy 216, Galivants Ferry SC 29544. Mr. Flowers and his family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, 290 Ninth Avenue, Aynor, (843)358-5800. Published in The Sun News on 11/27/2008 **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

NICHOLS | George David Clark, 80, of Nichols, passed away at his home, Friday, November 21, 2008 with his family by his side. George was born July 30th 1928, to Clarence Abner Clark and Margaret Adelle Moulden. He was raised in Arlington, Virginia and retired to South Carolina in 1997. George was a loving husband, devoted father, a terrific grandfather, and best friend. He had such an amazing spirit, very outgoing and full of life. George enjoyed many things in life, including a strong love for Golf with his best golfing buddies, Jim Leypoldt, Tracy Heacock and Dave Barnett, but nothing compared to his love for his wife, kids and grandson. George is survived by his wife, Linda Clark of Nichols; daughter, Stephanie Clark of Myrtle Beach; son, Stephen Clark of Nichols; grandson, Gavin Vink of Myrtle Beach; brother, Richard Clark of Loris; sisters, Diane and Patty of Northern Virginia; and many friends who were blessed to have him in their lives and loved him dearly. The family gathered for a private dinner and celebration of his life. George's spirit will live on in our hearts, though he is a soul that will be greatly missed. Please sign a guest book at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) Published in The Sun News on 11/26/2008 **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

LATTA — Services for Geneva Turner Hayes will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Dillon Church of God with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Mrs. Hayes, 81, died Monday, November 24, 2008 at her residence. Born in Marlboro County, SC, June 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late George W. Turner and Mary Aliene Sports Turner. She was a member of the Dillon Church of God. Survivors include her sisters, Thelma McGahee of Latta and Dorothy Stroud of Mullins; brothers, William Turner of Latta and Tom Turner of Dillon; nieces and nephews. **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)