NICHOLS — Kerbycile Hayes Hobbs, age 83, died Saturday, August 30, 2008 at home following an illness. Born June 17, 1925 in the Floyds community, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lama Lewis Hayes. Mrs. Hobbs was predeceased by two infant children, John Henry and Kerby Lorenda, her husband, Moyd H. Hobbs; two brothers, J.P. and Ralph Hayes; one sister, Margaret Wilson. Surviving are her children, Amy Hobbs of Charleston and Danny (Debbie) Hobbs of Nichols, her grandchildren, Daniel Jr., Kristen, and Stephanie, and one great-grandchild, Memphis, and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hobbs was a 1946 graduate of Winthrop College and a member of Floyds United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Nichols at 10:00 A.M. on September 1, 2008, officiated by Reverend Danny Wiley and Glen Elliott. Burial will follow at the cemetery. The family is most appreciative of the staff of Shepherd Hospice for the excellent care given to Mrs. Hobbs during her illness. Memorials may be made to Epworth Childrens Home, P.O. Box 50466, Columbia, South Carolina 29250. Please sign an online guest book at Mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Kerbycile Hayes Hobbs. **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

NICHOLS - Bobby F. McKenzie, age 72, passed away after a long illness Saturday, August 30, 2008, in the Marion County Medical Center. Mr. McKenzie was the son of the late Bonnie Franklin and Lucille Hardy McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was the owner and operator of the IGA Grocery Store in Nichols for many years. He was a member of the Nichols Baptist Church and served in many capacities at the Church. He was a Deacon and former Sunday School teacher. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Bobbie Causey McKenzie of the home; son, Ricky McKenzie of Nichols; daughter, Debbie Anderson (Barry) of Nichols; one brother, Paul McKenzie (Beryl) of Alabama; three sisters, Dorothy M. Lane, Beaufort, S.C., Barbara Guffee (Gary) of Pendleton, S.C., Shirley Holder (Roger) of Latta, S.C.; two grandchildren, Hunter McKenzie and Shana Kaitlyn McKenzie. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 31, 2008, at 4 p.m. at the Nichols Baptist Church in Nichols. Dr. Floyd Enzor and Reverend John Wallace will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Nichols, S.C. Memorials may be made to the Nichols Baptist Church, P.O. Box 148, Nichols, SC 29581. Please sign the online guest book at _Mearesfh.com_ (http://mearesfh.com/) . Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Bobby F. McKenzie. **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

Mrs. Willie Mae Hayes was born to Marion and Viola Joe Dolford on April 8, 1939, in Florence. She was a life-long member of the North Florence Community, where she raised her two children, David Allen and Wilma. She was a graduate of Wilson High School and spent many years of employment with Carolinas Hospital System, One-Hour Martinizing Cleaners, Jack and Jill, and Muldrow & Bakers Day Care Center. Out of all of her years of employment, she was most proud of her work with children. She was a member of Monumental Baptist Church for over 31 years where she served in the choir, Pastors Aide, Pulpit Aide and Willing Workers. She was a devoted member who loved her church family. Other organizations included the Household of Ruth. Willie Mae loved her community and was totally dedicated to her family. Family meant everything to her and she demonstrated it in words and actions every day. She enjoyed sitting on her front porch and greeting her neighbors and friends as they passed, or just a friendly wave across the street to neighbors of over 35 years. To know this dear lady was to love her. She didnt have much, but she would feed and help anybody in need. Her friends never knew her to have an enemy. Mrs. Hayes leaves behind a loving family that is devastated by this great loss. Survivors include her son, David Allen Hayes; daughter, Wilma H. Epps; grandchildren, Jade and Davita Upshur, Joshua James; great-grandson, Azel Banag; brothers, Curley and Ernest Dolford of Florence, Elder Marion (Josephine) Dolford of San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Viola Lovell of Florence and Rosalie Gosha of Philadelphia. She also leaves a loving extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a very special friend, Jessie Mae Smith. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at 11 a.m. in Monumental Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Garden of Rest Cemetery, directed by Backus Funeral Home. The family will receive members and friends at the home of her daughter at 817 Millier Drive, Darlington. **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

MARION — Mrs. Daisy Belle Cooper Huggins Campbell, 87, died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Marion County Medical Center after an illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 30 at Marion Church of God, with Rev. Steve Small and Rev. Allan Black officiating. Burial will follow in Reedy Creek Cemetery, directed by Smith-Collins Funeral Home. Mrs. Campbell was born January 19, 1921 in Marion County, a daughter of the late Archie and Alice Shelley Cooper. She had worked with Heritage Sportswear and was a homemaker. Mrs. Campbell was a member of Marion Church of God. Surviving Mrs. Campbell are: her Children: Bobbie Jean King of Marion, Jewell Harrelson of Sumter, Billy Huggins of Columbia, Willie Huggins of Marion and Betty Small of Laurinburg, N.C.; her Stepchildren: Pat Skipper, Marie McIntyre, Faye Grant, Freddie Campbell and Billy Campbell, all of Marion; 9 Grandchildren; 19 Great Grandchildren; 9 Step-Grandchildren; 7 Step-Great Grandchildren; and a Sister: Gladys C. Soles of Marion. Mrs. Campbell was predeceased by her first husband, Liston Huggins; her second husband, Alva Campbell; a son, Jackie Huggins; 2 daughters, Helen Floyd and Mary Alexander; and a brother, Neil Cooper. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 til 8 P.M. at Smith-Collins Funeral Home. **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

Hello List, Just to let you know I am researching the Jolly-Collins-Brown families and trying to make a connection between the Collins family and the Jolly family of Bamberg County. We recently had a family reunion last 6-15-08 at the Edisto Baptist Church, Bamberg, SC, out on Hwy 61, in Bamberg County.? While there I looked through an old bible belonging to Rashie Ham Jolly family, on the front page is listed these names. John David Jolly-b. 9/31/1876 or '74?, Joseph James Collins Jolly-b. 12/31/1839?; Hughy James Jolly-b. 12/31/1839?: George Washington Collins-b. 9/27/1888; Pelzer Elijah Jolly-b. 1892;? Rashe Ham Jolly-b. 1892.? I know this is far fetched for sure, but I was wondering if any of you might have any of these names in your family genealogy?? I have a death certificate for 'Hugh Jolly', b. 12/23/1841, d. 4/28/1927. his father is listed as Sill Jolly, (Sylvester Jolly), his mother is listed as, Betsie Lloyd, or Betsie Floyd, but I believe it is Lloyd. Burial was Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mullins, SC, and Cox Funeral Home buried him on April 29, 1927. Birth place of mother was listed as Horry County, SC.Hugh James Jolly was a Confederate Veteran he enlisted June 1861, Co. F, 26th SC Regt, transferred to Co. A. 1st SC Regt. CSA, at Goldsboro, N C in April of 1865.I'm not sure if this is the same 'Hughy James Jolly' listed in the bible or not but it could very well be him as he spent time in Bamberg County. 'Course the dates do not coincide, but back then that was something that happened on a regular basis!? If you might have any info I sure would like to share info with you.? I?have two email address:? cjolly1@aol.com and colleen_jolly@bellsouth.net Thanks so much, Colleen N Jolly Bamberg, SC 803-245-2893 Life Member of OGSGS-Orangeburg, SC Life member of Aiken-Barnwell Genealogical Society Member of Old Darlington, Hartsville, SC

BLENHEIM — Services for Mr. James Philip Thomas, Sr., 75, will be held at 11 AM Friday at Salem Baptist Church. Burial, with Masonic Rites, will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 1618 Salem Road, Bennettsville, SC 29512 or the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Visitation is at the home of Philip Thomas, Jr., 1981 Salem Road. Whitner-Evans Funeral Home is in charge. Mr. Thomas died Tuesday. Born in Marion County, he was a son of the late Prentiss Napier and Rachel Gray Thomas. He was a graduate of Lower Marlboro High School and the SC Criminal Justice Academy. He retired in 1995 from the SC Transport Police. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was Mayor of the Town of Blenheim since 1994. He was a former member of Blenheim Town Council from 1989-1994. He was a member and Past Master of Marlboro Masonic Lodge #88 A.F.M. He was a member of the York Rite and Scottish Rite of Omar Shrine Temple. He was a member and past president of the Marlboro Shrine Club. He was a member and past president of the Riverdale Goodwill Club. A charter member of the Blenheim Fire Dept., he served as Fire Chief for 12 years. He was an honorary member of the Marlboro Rescue Squad, and an active member for 27 years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Marlboro Water Co. since 1984 and was a member of the Marlboro County Development Board and the Marlboro County Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are: his wife of 55 years, Mrs. Sara Hill Thomas, of Blenheim, a son, James Philip Thomas, Jr., (Amy), of Bennettsville, a daughter, Cathy Thomas Edwards, (Don), of Conway, a brother, Leroy Thomas, of Myrtle Beach, a sister, Mrs. Dorothy T. Black, of Blenheim, grandchildren, Gene Edwards, (Abby), Ann Edwards, Jake Thomas and Maggie Thomas, and a great-grandchild, Trevor Edwards. He was predeceased by a brother, Prentiss N. Thomas, Jr. **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

MULLINS — Mr. D.C. Barnhill, Jr., 83 , husband of Betty Anderson Barnhill, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at his home after an illness. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, August 29 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Kirkland, Rev. Willie Gillard, Rev. Jason Brewer and Dr. Kenneth Orbeck officiating. Burial will follow in Hammond Cemetery. Mr. Barnhill was born July 5, 1925 in Horry County, a son of the late Dan C. and Maude Collins Barnhill. He was a retired farmer and an avid gardener. Mr. Barnhill was a member of Mullins First Baptist Church. Surviving Mr. Barnhill and in addition to his Wife of 54 years and of the home are: His Children: Larry Barnhill and his wife Pat of Florence, Faye Barnhill Horn of Mullins, Amy Stroud and her husband Doug of Mullins and Danny Barnhill and his wife Lora Anne of Nichols; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandson; and 2 Sisters; Earline Drew of Nichols and Bernice Prince of Fair Bluff, N.C. Mr. Barnhill was predeceased by 6 brothers, J.C. Barnhill, Howard Leroy Barnhill, Kermit Barnhill, Vernon Barnhill, Beamon Barnhill and James Barnhill. Memorials may be made to Shepherd Care Hospice, P.O. Box 392, Nichols, S.C. 29581 or to the Alzheimers Association, 2999 Sunset Blvd., Suite 102, West Columbia, S.C. 29169. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6 til 8 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

CONWAY | Mr. Richard Allen Lee, 94, husband of Ophelia Buck Lee, of 16th Avenue, Conway, died Friday, August 22, 2008. The first of eight children, Mr. Lee was born March 18, 1914 to the late Frank and Daisy Pinkney Lee of Georgetown County, South Carolina. He attended public school and grew up in Williamsburg County. Mr. Lee was a member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church since moving to Conway in the 1930's. He served in various capacities but not limited to, senior choir member, class leader, Trustee Board Member, Steward, Master Steward and Steward Emeritus, a found member of the Prayer Band, and president of the Layman League. For years he served as scoutmaster for Troop No. 100 and was a Master Mason for over 60 years. Left to cherish memories of Mr. Lee are his wife, Mrs. Ophelia B. Lee; two sons, Dr. James E. (Patricia) Lee Sr. of Conway and Don F. (Erma) Lee of Hyattsville, Md.; two sisters, Lillie Mae Lee of Philadelphia and Albertine Reed of the Bronx, N.Y.; one son-in-law, Louis H. Cooper of Mullins; one daughter-in-law, Frances Blanks of Jeffersonville, Pa.; three sisters-in-law, Mildred Vereen of Conway, Lavern Livingston of North Myrtle Beach, and Thomasina Ponder of N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves a host of sorrowing relatives and friends. He was predeceased by one daughter, Daisy Cooper; and one son, Walter Banks. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008 at McKiever Funeral Home, 1408 Race Path Avenue, Conway. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 in Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1530 Race Path Ave., Conway. Please send your condolences to _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . The family wishes to announce, that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel A.M.E. Church Building Fund. Published in The Sun News on 8/27/2008 **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

NICHOLS | Isabelle Grainger Elvington, 90, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in Wannamaker Baptist Church. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is serving the family. Published in The Sun News on 8/26/2008 **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

MULLINS — Magaline Gause Herndon, age 83, of Mullins died Monday, August 25, 2008 at Marion County Medical Center after an illness. Mrs. Herndon was born in Columbus County, a daughter of the late George Memory Gause and Vernia Edwards. Mrs. Herndon was a member of the Marion-Mullins Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Herndon and a daughter, Betty Jo Hiatt. Surviving are sons, Walter Ray Prince of Marion and George Franklin Prince (Martha) of Olanta; daughters, Ann Collins (William) and Brenda Strickland, both of Mullins; sisters, Eva Grooms of Hamlet, N.C. and Mazie Ellis, of Fair Bluff, N.C.; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Meares Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Olanta, S.C. Reverends Thad Jacobs and Neil Hinson will be officiating. Please sign an online guest book at mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Magaline Gause Herndon. **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

MULLINS — Effie Bakas Harrelson, 47, wife of Tony Harrelson, died Sunday, August 24, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 27 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Effie was born June 27, 1961 in Montreal, Canada, a daughter of Anastisious and Malamati Sistasis Bakas. She had worked as a nurses aide at McLeod Regional Medical Center and was of the Greek Orthodox faith. Surviving Effie in addition to her husband of the home are: her Mother: Malamati Sistasis Bakas of Greenwood, Delaware; her Father Anastisious Bakas of Summerville, N.J.; 2 Stepsons: Mark Anthony Harrelson, Jr. and his wife Denise Bell of Lumberton, N.C. and Michael Travis Harrelson and his wife Heather Renea of Mullins; 2 Grandchildren: Laine Austin Harrelson and Christopher Logan Mincey; a Brother: Dean Bakas of Greenwood, Delaware; a Half-sister: Anastasia Bakas of Greece; and her Maternal Grandfather: George Sistasis of Montreal, Canada. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6 til 8 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

DILLON — Doris Floyd Mayers, 91, died Friday afternoon, Aug. 22, 2008, at Pines Nursing Home after an extended illness. Visitation will be at Cooper Funeral Home from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday followed by graveside services at Greenlawn Cemetery at 4 p.m. Mrs. Mayers, the former Doris Floyd of Mullins, was the daughter of the late Lamar and Willie Moody Floyd of Mullins. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church. A good neighbor, she was diligent in helping those who were in need. She was an avid reader and a prolific writer. Among her favorite writings was Take Time. Take time to think — it is the source of power. Take time to play — it is the secret of perpetual youth. Take time to read — it is the fountain of wisdom. Take time to pray — it is the greatest power on earth. Take time to love and be loved — it is a God given privilege. Take time to be a friend — it is the road to happiness. She walked in the path that Jesus trod, and never once dodged her duty but was brave and put her trust in God. Survivors include her brother-in-law, Arthur L. Quick of Dillon; one niece, Debbie (Ray) Rogers of Dillon; six nephews, Artie (Lynne) Quick, Art Quick, Tray (Carla) Rogers all of Dillon, and Rocky (Kathryn) Floyd of Aynor, and Jackie Floyd of Mullins. **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

LATTA — Services for Ida Mae Hyatt will be held Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church with burial in Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 9 Sunday in Cooper Funeral Home. Mrs. Hyatt, 75, died Friday at her residence after an illness. Born in Marlboro County, March 4, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Cletus and Edith McDowell. She was the widow of Clyde Hubert Hyatt. Survivors include her children, Edith Herring (Ernest) of Marion, Sarah McCormick of Thomasville, N.C., Mollie Powell of Nichols, Marvin Hyatt (Sarah) of Thomasville, N.C., Mandy Powers (Rev. Lloyd Junior) of Dillon, Rev. Johnny Hyatt (Linda) of Dillon, Diane Todd (Danny) of Dillon, Terry Hyatt (Ann Marie) of Dillon, and Susan Hyatt (Billy Ray) of Dillon; brothers and sisters, Francis Harrington, and Wendell McDowell of Florence, Ann Carter, Leroy McDowell and William McDowell of Hamer, Fay McDowell and James McDowell (Boone) of Dillon, Kathleen McCall of Bennettsville; step-mothers, Belle McDowell of Dillon and Helen Haire of Florence; 28 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; a host of neices, nephews and special friends. She was predeceased by her son, Clyde Hyatt, her brothers, Leonard McDowell, Cletus McDowell Jr. and her sister, Annalee Tarte, and son-in-law, Tink McCormick. **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

GEORGETOWN | Joanna Smith Kann, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at her residence. Mrs. Kann was born May 16, 1935 in Marion, a daughter of the late Clarence Smith and Daisy Collins Smith. She grew up in Socastee and lived on Johns Island prior to moving to the North Santee Community of Georgetown County. Mrs. Kann was predeceased by a son, Roger Causey. Surviving are her husband, Donald L. Kann of Georgetown; two sons, Mike Causey and Alan Kann, both of Columbia; three daughters, Teresa Lough of Axis, Ala., Patty Hewitt of Wilmington, N.C., and Deborah Sellers of Bolivia, N.C.; a brother, C. W. Smith of Conway; a sister, Tina Brigham of Myrtle Beach; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Please sign a guest book at _www.mayerfuneralhome.com_ (http://www.mayerfuneralhome.com/) and at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice, Inc., 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is assisting the family. Published in The Sun News on 8/23/2008 **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

HEMINGWAY — Harry Preston Richardson, 84, died Sunday Aug. 17, 2008, in a Florence hospital. Mr Richardson was born in Marion, a son of the late Ruby Lee and Anna Wallace Richardson. He was a retired Department Superintendent for Wellman Industries and farmer. He was a member of Old Johnsonville United Methodist Church, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, the American Legion and attended Brittons Neck schools. Surviving are his wife: Sara Cox Richardson of the home; children, Ramona R. (Danny) Parker of Hemingway, and Stephen (Debbie) Richardson of Darlington, grandchildren; Scott Powers of Columbia, Jayson (Brooke) Powers of Little River, Jennifer R. (David) Lee of Aynor, and Jenny Ponton of Clover, great-grandchildren: Brayden Powers of Little River, Madison Lee of Aynor, and Kayla and Tyler Ponton, both of Clover; sisters; Matha Collins of Johnsonville, and Edith R. Ard of Lakeland, Fla.; brother; Marvin (Paula) Richardson of Cocoa, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Old Johnsonville United Methodist Church. Burial, directed by Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway, will be in the Garden of Devotion Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Carolina Hospice in Florence. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 )

MULLINS — Flora Belle Rouse Kirby, 86, widow of Lex McNeil Kirby, died Sunday, August 17, 2008 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Mrs. Kirby was born February 20, 1922 in Marlboro County. She was the daughter of the late James M. and Mary Amanda Butler Rouse. She was a member of Little Bethel Baptist Church and the Ladies Bible Class. Survivors include her daughter, Mary AnnKirby Baker and her husband Michael H. Baker, Sr. of Mullins; 4 grandchildren, Michael H. Baker, Jr. and Brent of St. Pete Beach, Fla., Kirby Russell Baker and his wife Lisa of Nasville,Tn. and Flora Teneile Baker Alleman and her husband Dustin of Bluffton; 5 great grandchildren, Griffith Michael and Camden Alexander Baker, Anna Caileena and Belle Landry Alleman and Lex Thomas Baker; cousins, Pearl Rouse Jackson of Marion and Rosalee McNeil of Raeford, N.C.; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 brothers, James Lester Rouse and David Kelly Rouse. The family wishes to thank Dolly King, friend, and the staff of Mullins Nursing Center for the loving care they provided. Also they wish to offer a note of thanks to the caretakers at McLeod Hospice House for their comfort and understanding. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 2:30 until 4:00 P.M. at the Little Bethel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 P.M. in the Little Bethel Baptist Church sanctuary, with the Rev. Mike Watkins and the Rev. Glenn Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Devotion Gardens Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Little Bethel Baptist Church, 3811 Bluff Rd., Mullins, S.C. 29574 or to Woodlawn Baptist Church, P.O. Box 410, Mullins, S.C. 29574 or to McLeod Hospice House, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, S.C. 29502. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 )

NICHOLS | Mr. Hybert Neauzon Strickland Sr., 83, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 15, 2008 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mr. Strickland was born September 10, 1924 in Horry County, South Carolina, the son of the late Sam Craven and Belle Gerald Strickland. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He was known by his great-grands as ''Pa.'' He will be loved and missed by all, especially his family. Mr. Strickland was a retired farmer, and a World War II veteran, where he served with the 3rd Marine Division in Pearl Harbor, Guam, and China. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by two brothers, Keith Strickland and Hollis Strickland; and by one sister, Lonita Strickland-Webb. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Brittie Blanton Strickland; one son, Hybert ''Bert'' N. Strickland Jr. and wife, Carolyn, of Pleasant View; two daughters, Joyce Strickland Elliott and husband, Gene, of Loris, and June Kay Strickland Small and husband, Clayton, of Pleasant View; and one sister, Myrna S. Ammons of Conway. Mr. Strickland is also survived by six grandchildren, Brandie Strickland of Pleasant View, Hybert N. Strickland III and wife, Deana, of Florence, Dewitt Elliott and wife, Caroline, and Jennifer Elliott Powell and husband, Brett, all of Loris, Clayton Small Jr. and wife, Sunaco, of Conway, and Kala Small of Pleasant View; eight great-grandchildren, Brent, Sam, and Carolina Carlucci of Pleasant View, Kennedy and Luke Elliott and Reagan Powell of Loris, and Allie and Ransome Strickland of Florence; several special brothers and sisters-in-law, Doug and Miriam Blanton, Jim and Catherine Blanton, Wade and Jeanette Blanton, Dorothy B. White, and Matilda H. Blanton; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Shepherd Care Hospice, especially Debbie Ammons, caregiver, Bree Ammons, and Virginia Garris. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Pleasant Vi ew Baptist Church with the Rev. John Forbes officiating and eulogy by James C. Blanton. Burial with military honors will follow at the Blanton Cemetery. Please sign an online guest book at _Mearesfh.com_ (http://mearesfh.com/) or at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Memorials may be made to the Blanton Cemetery Fund, 15936 Highway 19, Nichols, SC 29581. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Hybert Neauzon Strickland Sr. Published in The Sun News on 8/17/2008 **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 )

MARION — Samuel Walter Graham Jr., 76, of Victor Street and of Murrells Inlet, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at his residence following an illness. Mr. Graham was born in Horry County, a son of the late Samuel Walter Graham Sr. and Issie Jane Martin Graham. He was predeceased by his first wife, Helen Floyd Graham; five brothers, Lowry, James, Malcolm, Brunson and Emery Graham; three sisters, Mamie G. Rabon, Christine G. Johnson and Jaunita Graham. Mr. Graham was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Thomas Graham of Marion; a stepdaughter, Jackie Carroll and her husband William of Aynor; three step-grandchildren, William Ray Carroll, Houston Thomas Carroll and Charles Marshall Carroll; a sister, Irene Graham Smith of Mullins; a foster brother, David Butler of Georgetown; eight sisters-in-law, Mary Faulk McMillian, Nelson Faulk Fowler, Linda Faulk, Irene Graham, Georgeanna Graham, Estelle Graham, Johnnie Mae Timmons and Sara Whitner; a brother-in-law, Stacey Faulk. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 from Antioch Baptist Church of Aynor with the Rev. Chris Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the church of ones choice. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 )

FLORENCE Margaret Magdalene Rhodes McAbee, 92, died Thursday, August 14, 2008, in a local hospice facility after an illness. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2008, in Northgate Baptist Church, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home, and other times at the home of Thurman and Jean Best, 205 S. Wellington Drive in Florence. She was born in Mullins, SC, a daughter of the late Mike and Ida Harriett Lovette Rhodes. She was a homemaker. Mrs. McAbee was a member of Northgate Baptist Church and the Lora Clement Sunday School Class. Survivors include eight children, Ida Margaret M. (Billy) Dailey, Jean M. (Thurman) Best, Iris M. Collins, Susan M. (Jay) Merrifield, all of Florence, Helen McAbee of Irmo, SC, Charles E. McAbee, Jr. of Theodosia, MO, Richard M. McAbee of Lugoff, SC, and W. Mike McAbee of West Plains, MO; 17 grandchildren, Alison Dailey, Chris Dailey, Gregg Daily, Alan Dailey, Lisa Best Deramo, Bruce Williamson, Steve Williamson, Bryan Williamson, Rebecca W. Siguenza, Cynthia McAbee, Margie McAbee, Eddie McAbee, Marty McAbee, Michael Collins, Kelly Collins Patsches, Phoebe Capps Rogers, Marla Crouse; 23 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson, William Dailey; two great-grandsons, Will Dailey and Timothy Boling; three sisters, Edna R. Snyder, Lillie Belle R. Hinson, and Lelia R. Cope; three brothers, Woodrow Rhodes, Richard Rhodes, and Mike Rhodes. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 )

GEORGETOWN | Lama McDaniel Hamer, 91, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hamer was born November 23, 1916 in Nichols, a daughter of the late Murray McDaniel and Narcie Stroud McDaniel. She grew up in Horry County and was a graduate of Floyds High School and Limestone College. Mrs. Hamer taught home economics in the schools of Centenary and Bennettsville prior to moving to Georgetown. She taught the fifth grade at Bynum School in Georgetown until she retired after 35 years as a school teacher. Mrs. Hamer was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church and the Susanna Wesley Church School Class. She was also a member of the Tarboux/Watson/Turner Circle of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Hamer was a former Georgetown Garden Club member. She was an honorary member of the Georgetown Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Hamer found tremendous joy in sharing her garden flowers with the sick and with the staff of Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hamer was predeceased by her husband, William Ancel Hamer Sr.; a son, William ''Wila'' Ancel Hamer Jr.; and a granddaughter, Karen H. Pittman. Surviving are a daughter, Charlotte H. Moulton and her husband, Wallace, of Hemingway; a son, W. Ronald Hamer and his wife, Mable, of Tatum; a daughter-in-law, Angela Morris Hamer of Georgetown; a sister, Rosalee M. Lambert of W. Columbia; seven grandchildren, Ronald Hamer Jr., Ervin Hamer, Arthur Hamer, Matthew Hamer, Jonathan Hamer, Lisa Moulton and Laura Moulton; 12 great-grandchildren, Evan Moulton, Christopher Hamer, Nicholas Hamer, Rhyan Hamer, Ramsey Hamer, Cody Hamer, Huston Hamer, Blakley Hamer, Cassie H. Cahill, Logan Cahill, Myranda Pittman, and Colan Hamer; and a very special friend, Rebecca Williams of Georgetown. Funeral services will be held 5 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. G. Edward Usher. Burial will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in the Parlor of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church prior to the Saturday services, from 4 until 5 p.m. Please sign a guest book at _www.mayerfuneralhome.com_ (http://www.mayerfuneralhome.com/) or at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Memorials may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, S.C. Chapter, 107 W. Park Blvd., Suite 150, Columbia, SC 29210 or Alzheimers Assn., 1010 5th Ave. N., Ardis Executive Office, Suite 101, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Sun News on 8/15/2008 **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 )