LORIS | Mrs. Eva Lee Holmes Collins, 68, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at her home following a sudden illness. Mrs. Collins was born September 22, 1940 in Loris, to Mr. Bruce Hampton Holmes and Mrs. Mary Ann Causey Holmes. Mrs. Collins was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She was a homemaker and attended Zoan United Methodist Church. Mrs. Collins was predeceased by her brother, Hampton Holmes; and her three sisters, Jeanette O'Quinn, Lillie Lee, and Ann H. Cox. Survivors include her husband, George Edward Collins; her son, Kevin Collins of Nichols; her daughter, Deana F. Robinson and husband, David, of Winston Salem, N.C.; her brother, Lurie Holmes of Loris; her sister, Carolyn Johnson of Mullins; and her three grandchildren, Seth Coleman Collins, Dustin Forest Robinson, and Victoria Ann Robinson. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2008, in Zoan United Methodist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Pastor John Watts and Mr. Glen Elliott will officiate services. Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Hardwick Funeral Home. Please sign Mrs. Collins online guest book at _hardwickfh.com_ (http://hardwickfh.com/) and at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Hardwick Funeral Home of Loris, S.C., 843-756-7001 is in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Sun News on 10/30/2008 **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001)

FORK — Mr. Earl Proctor, age 95, of Fork passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Marion County Medical Center. Mr. Proctor was born June 7, 1913 in Dillon County, a son of the late Fred and Minnie Brogdon Proctor. Mr. Proctor was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Baker Proctor and a daughter, Judy P. Baggett. Mr. Proctor was also predeceased by two brothers, Ben Proctor and Odell Proctor; one sister, Ethel Lee Proctor Gibbs. Mr. Proctor was a retired farmer and a member of Hopewell Methodist Church. Mr. Proctor is survived by two sons, Ronnie Proctor (Carolyn) of Fork, Freddie Proctor (Beverly) of Mullins; one daughter, Jean P. Anderson (David) of Fork; a brother, Dewey Proctor (Evelyn) of Mullins; nine grandchildren; Cindy (Mike) Wood, Robbie (Susan) Anderson, Jason (Erika) Anderson, Tammy Baggett, Sharon Baggett, Rhonda (Dee) Page, Matthew Proctor, Chris (Amanda) Proctor, and Cameron Proctor; thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at 11:00 A.M. at the Chapel of Meares Funeral Home, Mullins. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, S.C. Reverend Ron Jones will be officiating. Memorials may be made to Hopewell Methodist Church, 4132 Arena Court, Mullins, S.C. 29574. Please sign the online guest book at mearsfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Earl Proctor. **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001)

FORK, SC | Mr. Earl Proctor, 95, died Tuesday. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Wednesday, at Meares Funeral Home of Mullins. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the funeral home. Published in The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, SC on 10/29/2008 **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

LORIS | Mrs. Denise Bowman Smith, 47, died Monday, October 27, 2008, at Loris Community Hospital following an illness. Born September 24, 1961 in Rock Hill, to Mr. Leslie ''Sonny'' Bowman and Mrs. Eva Fowler Bowman. Mrs. Smith was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Timothy Wayne Smith Sr., of Loris; her mother, Eva Fowler Fennell of Loris; two sons, Daniel Joseph Smith and Timothy Smith Jr. both of Little River; three daughters, Renee Ford and husband, Chris, of Mullins, Tuesday Raynor and Tracey Fedan and husband, Scott, all of Loris; two brothers, Darryl Bowman of Loris, and James Fennell and wife, Teresa, of Conway; two sisters, Donna Blanton and husband, Stuart, of Loris, and Laura Belle of Conway; and six grandchildren. She will truly be missed by all who love her. Funeral services will be private. Please sign Mrs. Smith's online guest book at _hardwickfh.com_ (http://hardwickfh.com/) and at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Funeral arrangements made by Hardwick Funeral Home of Loris, S.C., (843) 756-7001. Published in The Sun News on 10/29/2008 **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

MULLINS — Mrs. Estalene Cartrette Fowler, 78, widow of William Deary Fowler, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at her home after an illness. She was born June 23, 1930 in Columbus County, N.C., a daughter of the late William Albert Cartrette and the late Effie Register Cartrette. Mrs. Fowler was a homemaker. Surviving Mrs. Fowler are: 4 Sons: Deary Jr. Fowler of Clarendon, N.C., Charles Ray Fowler of Whiteville, N.C., Johnny Fowler of Mullins and Garland Fowler of Mullins; 3 Daughters: Patsy Fowler of Mullins, Barbara Hinson of Mullins and Jimmie Lou Vause of Elizabethtown, N.C.; 15 Grandchildren; 23 Great Grandchildren; 2 Sisters: Ester Gerald of Chadbourn, N.C. and Josephine Cartrette of Chadbourn, N.C.; and 2 Brothers: Earl Cartrette of Chadbourn, N.C. and Wesley Cartrette of Chadbourn, N.C. Mrs. Fowler was predeceased by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, October 30 in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with Rev. Buddy Williams, Rev. Willie Gillard and Dr. Kenneth Orbeck officiating. The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 7 til 9 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

DILLON — Services for LeRoy Gary Matson will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Devotional Gardens in Marion. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Cooper Funeral Home. Mr. Matson, 67, died Sunday, October 26, 2008 at his residence. Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, October 8, 1941, he was the son of the late Edwin Matson and Loretta Knaup Matson. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, and was a retired Welder. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Matson of Dillon; daughters, Darlene (Rick) Carnes, Rosemary (Leroy) McDowell, Brenda Matson, and Judy Arnette, all of Dillon; son, Connie (Susie) Watts of Marion; daughter-in-law, Denise Watts of Dillon; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

NICHOLS — Harold Leroy Ford, 56, husband of Debbie Prevatte Ford, died Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Marion County Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born August 26, 1952 in Mullins, the son of the late Harold Poteat Ford and the late Betty Watts Ford. Harold was manager of the Anderson Brothers Bank Consumer Loan Department. He was a 1971 graduate of Mullins High School. Surviving Harold in addition to his Wife of the home are: 2 Sons: Ryan H. Ford and his wife Courtney of Summerville and Kale L. Ford of Columbia; 2 Sisters: Nevelda Graham and her husband Craig of Nichols and Kathi Hayes of Nichols; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 29 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jim Kirkland and the Rev. Jason Brewer officiating. Burial will follow in McMillan Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6 til 8 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

PENSACOLA, Fla. | Katie Geraldine Owens Donald, 68, wife of John Joseph ''Joe'' Donald, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. after an illness. She was born May 27, 1940 in Marion County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late William Henry Owens Sr. and the late Zetta Mae Lewis Owens. Mrs. Donald was a homemaker and a member of Ensley Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Pensacola, Fla. Surviving Mrs. Donald in addition to her husband of the home are a sister, Frankie Owens Atkinson of Mullins; four brothers, W.H. Owens Jr., Lonnie Owens, Boyd Owens, and Jimmy Owens, all of Mullins; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Donald was preceded in death by a sister, Fannie Owens Capps; and a brother, Dan Owens. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2008 in the Gapway Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the service. A guest book is available at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Cox-Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Sun News on 10/26/2008 **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

PEE DEE - Mr. H.M. “Bubba” Perritt, Jr., 90, husband of Bette Jones Perritt, died Friday, October 24, 2008, at McLeod Hospice House of Florence after an illness. He was born February 23, 1918, in Marion County, a son of the late Hassie Mullins Perritt, Sr., and the late Ida Mae Godbold Perritt. Mr. Perritt was a retired farmer and merchant. He was a U.S Army veteran, having served during World War II in England, North Africa and Italy. Mr. Perritt was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was a 50 year Mason and a member of Clinton Masonic Lodge #60. He was an honorary member of the Wahee Gun Club, where he was a former director. Mr. Perritt was a former trustee of Marion School District 1, a former director of the Marion County Farm Bureau, a former commissioner of Marion County Soil and Water Conservation and a former member of the Marion County Forestry Board. He was also a former observer for the National Weather Service. Mr. Perritt was the oldest member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, where he had served as Trustee. Surviving Mr. Perritt, in addition to his wife of 60 years, and of the home, are: three daughters, Carol P. Lindstrom and her husband Thomas of Springboro, Ohio, Rebecca “Kitty” Perritt of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Joy E. Perritt of Peabody, Mass.; five sisters, Lois Perritt, Betty Joe Perritt and Carolyn P. Jackson, all of Marion, Jewel P. Richardson of Hartsville and Hazel Perritt of Greensboro, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Perritt was predeceased by four sisters, Lillian Perritt, Evelyn P. Grice, Ruby P. Grice and Sarah P. Turner; and two brothers, W. Ray Perritt and Leonard Perritt. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, at Shiloh United Methodist Church with Rev. Alvin Shifflett and Rev. Bobby Byrd officiating. Burial, with Masonic rites, will follow in the Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Smith-Collins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 3903 W. Hwy. 76, Marion, SC 29571 or to McLeod Hospice House, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502. **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

Services for Lizzie Rebecca Herring will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday in Pyerian Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Saturday in Cooper Funeral Home. Mrs. Herring, 96, died Friday, October 24, 2008 at McLeod Medical Center-Dillon. Born in Dillon County, June 17, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Peter David McLellan and Dora Daniels McLellan Caulder. She was a member of Sardis Baptist Church, and was homemaker. She was the widow of the late Harman Emory Herring. Survivors include her daughters, Hazel Cooper, Sue (Otis) Rich, and Virginia Hardy all of Latta, Joyce McInnis of Marion, Sarah (Freeman) Richardson of Johnsonville, and Gail (Bob) Herring of Elizabeth City, NC; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Emory Herring. **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

LADSON — Harold Derwood Ard, 70 ,formerly of Mullins, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Trident Medical Center in Charleston after an illness. He was born August 3, 1938 in Mullins, a son of the late Howard and Maggie Turbeville Ard. Mr. Ard retired from Food Lion as a meat cutter. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving Mr. Ard are: a Daughter: Joy Stephens of Surfside Beach; a Grandson: Kristofer Stephens; 2 Brothers: Edward Ard and his wife Barbara of Summerville and Robert Lee Ard and his wife Sara of Temperance Hill; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ard was predeceased by a brother, James Carl Ard. Visitation will be held Saturday afternoon, October 25, from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. Graveside services will follow at Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with Rev. Neil Hinson officiating. **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

Services for Harold Hubert Watson will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6-9 p.m. Thursday in Cooper Funeral Home. Mr. Watson, 53, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Born in Dillon County, April 27, 1955, he was the son of the late William Hubert Watson, Jr. and Mary Ruth Odom Watson. He worked with Mohawk Industries for 22 years. Survivors include his wife, Sandra F. Watson of Floydale; sons, Timothy Glenn Wiggins of Floydale, Bobby L. Watson of Bishopville, Harold Lunue(Angie) Watson of Marion, and Arron Chad (Heather) Watson of Pamplico; sister, Glenda Jackson of Dillon; brother, William Watson of Latta; 6 grandchildren, Jessica, Sierra, Alexis, McKenley, Landyn, and Faith. **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

AYNOR | Mr. Jesse Keith Smith Sr., 77, of Bud Graham Road passed away October 21, 2008 at McLeod Regional Medical Center following an illness. Mr. Smith was born May 27, 1931 in Aynor, a son of the late David Earl and Lucille Keith Mishoe Smith. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, a life member of the Masonic Lodge No. 61 of Conway, a member of the Shriners and a member of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Association. Mr. Smith was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret Charlotte Graham Smith. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Friar Smith of the home; one son, Jesse Keith Smith Jr. of Conway; one stepson, Ronald L. Lee and his wife, Teresa, of Darlington; one daughter, Kathryn Smith Finger of Nichols; one stepdaughter, Kathy Lee and her husband, Randy, of Darlington; one brother, Raymond Earl Smith Sr. of Conway; one sister, Estelle Graham Wright of Loris; three grandchildren, Jarrett Keith Ambrose, Jeremy Morris Finger, and Melony Finger Lamotte; two step-grandchildren, Ryan Lee and Jamie Streett; and three great-grandchildren, Alexis Taylor Ambrose, Elliott Stoyan Finger, and James Rawlings Brewer Lamotte Jr. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008 in Antioch Baptist Church, with the Rev. Chris Jordan and the Rev. Gordon Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Johnson Funeral Home. Please sign a guest book at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Memorials can be made to the Antioch Baptist Church Building Fund, 2080 Hwy. 129, Galivants Ferry, SC 29544. Mr. Smith and his family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home, 290 Ninth Avenue, Aynor, (843)-358-5800. Published in The Sun News on 10/22/2008 **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

Hazel Pace Lupo, 93, wife of the late Luke H. Lupo, of the Isle of Palms, SC, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 19, 2008. The relatives and friends of Hazel Lupo are invited to attend her funeral service at the graveside on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens at 3:00 p.m. The Reverend David Surrett and the Reverend Donald O. Clendaniel, II will officiate. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in the Mt. Pleasant Chapel from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Hazel was born December 14, 1914 in Marion, South Carolina, daughter of the late William B. Pace and Janie Britt Pace. She attended Columbia Business School and was a member of the Isle of Palms United Methodist Church for over 50 years where she was secretary for the Sunday School and a member of the WMU. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and was retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard where she was in charge of military shipping. She is survived by one brother, Charles Pace of Ladson, SC; a sister, Dotty Henry of Moncks Corner, SC; many nieces and nephews and many loving friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Lupo and four brothers, Ravenel Pace, Harold Pace, Zack Pace and William B. Pace, Jr. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 5965 Core Road, Suite 603, North Charleston, SC 29406 or Sweetgrass Court, Memory Care Community, 1010 Anna Knapp Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths. Published in the Charleston, SC Post & Courier on 10/21/2008 **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

MULLINS — Mrs. Carolyn Williamson Elliott, 57, died Monday, October 20, 2008 at McLeod Hospice House of Florence after an illness. Mrs. Elliott was born January 17, 1951, in Marion County, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Williamson and Martha Elizabeth Pridgen Williamson. She was a retired electrician by trade. Mrs. Elliott was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Elliott are: a son: Michael Elliott and his wife Angie of Darlington, a grandson: Connor Elliott, a granddaughter; Kennedy Elliott. Also surviving are 1 Brother:Keith Williamson of Mullins, 6 Sisters: Joyce Lackey of Mullins, Janet and her husband Harvey Britt of Mullins, Jean and her Husband Richard Martin of Mullins, Sylvia Britt of Mullins, Marilyn and Drex Soles of Tabor City, N.C. and Bonnie Johnson of Mullins. Mrs. Elliott was predeceased by a Sister Bobbie W. Horne and 2 Brothers: Robbie D. Williamson and Elvin Williamson. Funeral services for Mrs. Elliott will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 22 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glenn Brown officiating the services. Burial will follow at Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6 til 8 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

MULLINS — Mr. Eddie Hill, 78 ,husband of the late Stella Chatt Hill, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Marion County Medical Center after an illness. He was born September 27, 1930 in Marion County, a son of the late McCoy and Gertie Antwine Hill. He was a retired fisherman. Mr. Hill was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. Surviving are: his Children: Gene Hill of Centenary, Judy Brown of Marion, Ralph Hill of Wauchula, Fla., Renea Poston of Conway and Darlene Ratliff of Wauchula, Fla.; his Grandchildren: Leonard Lee Hill, Amy Calhoun, Coy Edward Hill, Nickie Cox and Alex Johnson; his Great Grandchildren: Amber Calhoun, Landen Calhoun, Trenton Lee Hill, Reed Cox and Aiden Cox; a Brother: K.D. Hill of Wauchula, Fla.; and 4 Sisters: Laura Mae Martin of Conway, Elizabeth Holden of Conway, Frances Daniels of Conway and Doris Benton of Wauchula, Fla. Mr. Hill was predeceased by a brother, Robert Hill and a sister, Betty Meares. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 21 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with Rev. Roger Ard officiating. Burial will follow in Cedardale Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6 til 8 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

NICHOLS | Mr. Richard Gordon Johnson, 74, of Nichols died peacefully at his home Thursday, October 16, 2008 with his family by his side. Born November 26, 1933 in Mullins, S.C., a son of the late Mayberry Gordon Johnson, and the late Margaret Dawsey Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a graduate of Clemson University, and worked for the United States Department of Agriculture. After 30 years of service he retired and moved back to his home in the Pleasant View community of South Carolina, where he was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Chruch. Survivors include his wife, of 57 years, Jean Powell Johnson of the home; one son, Richard A. Johnson and wife, Evie, of Coconut Creek, Fla.; one daughter, Lavana Elston and husband, Marion, of Lake Alfred, Fla; two brothers, Lehman Johnson and Albert Johnson, both of Nichols; four sisters, Sarah Johnson of Nichols, Kay Mauriocourt of Atlanta, Ga., Rose Ventura, and Genell Owens, both of Greenville; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2008 in Hardwick Memorial Chapel with Pastor Doyce Norris officiating. Committal services will follow at Princeville Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Hardwick Funeral Home. Please sign an online guest book at _Hardwickfh.com_ (http://hardwickfh.com/) and at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Or you may call Hardwick Funeral Home at (843) 756-7001 for further information. Hardwick Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Published in The Sun News on 10/18/2008 **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

MULLINS — Mrs. Eleanor Boatwright Jones, 75, widow of Paul Herman Jones, died Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center after an illness. She was born August 27, 1933 in Marion, a daughter of the late Royce and Marion Bruce Boatwright. Mrs. Jones was a retired real estate agent. She was a graduate of Marion High School and attended Columbia College. She was a member of the North Myrtle Beach Realtors Association. Mrs. Jones was a member of Center United Methodist Church. Surviving Mrs. Jones are: 2 Sons: Sam P. Jones and his wife Amy of Apex, N.C. and Brett M. Jones and his wife Robin of Charlotte, N.C.; a Sister: Margaret Wesley of Marion; and a Brother: Richard Boatwright of Surfside Beach. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, October 19 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Heustess officiating. Burial will follow in Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday evening from 6 til 8 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2711 Middleburg Dr., Kittrell Center, Suite 110, Columbia, S.C. 29204. **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

MULLINS - Mrs. Azalee Johnson Brogdon, 89, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at the Mullins Nursing Center. She was born October 7, 1919 in Marion County, a daughter of the late Ellis and Rose Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband, W.B. “Bill” Brogdon, Sr. Surviving Mrs. Brogdon are her children, Barbara B. Sawyer of Mobile, AL, Tanya B. Tucker of Mullins, Jean B. Helms and her husband Colin of Charlotte, NC, Doreen B. Shirah and her husband Billy of Georgetown, GA., Diane B. Price and her husband Jimmy of Wilmington, NC, W.B. “Butch” Brogdon, Jr. and his wife Phyllis of Loris, Judy B. Garris and her husband Cary of Lake View, Kirkland Legrande Brogdon and his wife Charm of Lakewood, CA, and David Shep Brogdon and his wife Janice of Loris; 25 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, at Praise Temple, located on Hwy. 76 West in Mullins, with the Rev. Eddie Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

DILLON — Mrs. Edna Carl Hooks Moody, 82, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at Kannadays Funeral Home in Dillon. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Bermuda Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery, directed by Kannadays Funeral Home. Mrs. Moody was born in Wannamaker, June 28, 1926, a daughter of the late Carlton Frantic Hooks and Edna Small Hooks Lawson. She was predeceased by her husband, LeGrande Moody and stepfather, Chalmers Lewis Lawson. She was a homemaker and member of Bermuda Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and was the childrens teacher for over 50 years, was a member of the Bermuda Baptist Church WMU and the Floyd Dale Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughter, Carla Moody Rogers and husband, Fred Rogers; sisters, Darca High of Whiteville, N.C., and Kathleen Battle of Nichols. Memorials may be made to Bermuda Baptist Church, 805 East Jackson St., Dillon, SC, 29536; the Floyd Dale Rescue and Fire Department, P.O. Box 22, Dillon, SC, 29536 or to Gideons International. **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)