Walker Simpson Smith Jr., 75, of Grays, S.C., entered into eternal rest on May 26, 2011. He experienced a peaceful passing surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Smith, affectionately known as Budd and/or Scrooge, was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He lived his life committed to hard work and family. Mr. Smith served in the Army National Guard, and also as a non-commissioned game warden. For 31 years he served the Lowcountry as a service technician for Sears Roebuck of Beaufort, S.C. He was a dedicated to each and every customer and treated them like family.

Kevin Leroy Howard, 42, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Hardeeville, SC.
He was born on November 27, 1968 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Leroy Howard Jr. and Elizabeth Jenkins Howard.
He was employed by Red Roof Inn as a Landscaper and Maintenance person. He was formerly employed by The Bob Thomas Company and Aubrey Roy Landscaping as well as the Red Roof Inn. He was a graduate of Ridgeland High School, Class of 1986. He was a member of First Heyward Baptist Church.

"There is greatness in you - not just in the people you look up to - it's in you."
These were the words Pastor Paul shared during Sunday morning service during a reflection in black history. And it's true but the beauty of it far exceed the borders of race.
Greatness you see is non-discriminatory. It happens to us all. The Problem often lie in us not realizing our own unique value and our contribution to all humanity.
But like Martin Luther King Jr., Madam C.J. Walker, Rosa Parks and those alike how are we measuring up to the sacrifices they made?

LEXINGTON - Evelyn Duke Bland, 88, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at Lexington Medical Center after a brief illness
Mrs. Bland was born on January 2, 1923. She was a daughter of the late Grady Jackson and Inez Martha McDonald Duke. Mrs. Bland was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and was a retired beautician. She also worked at Kinard's Jewelry Store in Hampton, SC for many years after her retirement.

Lisa Rawson Burnham 47, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, GA.
She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on April 19, 1963 to the late Andrew J. Rawson, Jr. and Nancy Davis Rawson.
She was a horse stable manager.
She is survived by her daughter, Nichole Burnham of Ridgeland and her fiancé, Jerry Wallager of Hardeeville.
Sauls Funeral Home of Ridgeland is assisting the family with their arrangements. (saulsfh.com)

Wilma Robison McGill, 88, widow of Robert James McGill, Sr. passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 at her home in Ridgeland, SC.
She was born April 29, 1921 in Turbeville, SC to the late Johnny Jones Robison and Aletha Inez Dennis Robison.
She was a retired bookkeeper and previously owned and operated "The Shopping Bag". She was formerly employed by The Piggly Wiggly and Bi-Rite grocery stores. She was a high school graduate; treasurer for the Ridgeland Senior Citizens; a member of Great Swamp Baptist Church; Gleaners Sunday School Class and the Grandmothers' Group.

Romie Dale Self, 92, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at his home in Hardeeville, SC.
He was born April 23, 1917 in Caser, NC to the late Romie Ruffin Self and Hazel Carter Self.
He was a retired welder; charter member of Hardeeville Church of God where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher and he was a US Navy Veteran of WWII.

Lois Elaine Lowery, 68, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Eunice and Inman Floyd of Tillman.
Before moving to the Ridgeland Nursing Center seven years ago, Lois loved taking part in her church and making arts and crafts for her family and friends. She appreciated and enjoyed the staff and friends at the nursing home. A special thanks goes to the wonderful people on A wing that gave her such excellent care, and to Mary Barton, we can never say thank you enough for always going the extra mile.

Leesville, SC- Reverend Hollis Edward Bonds, 79, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, December 9, 2009.

Dr. H. Bradley Wells, 82, of The Pines Retirement Community in Davidson, NC, died after a long illness on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Tressie Zorn Wells; their four children and their families: Scott T. Wells and his wife, Cathy, of Hillsborough, NC; Cindy Wells Klingberg, her husband, Frank, of Matthews, NC, and their children: Travis Klingberg wife, Melissa; Stacy Klingberg, and Jillian Klingberg; C. Jane Wells of Charlotte, NC, her son, Gus Lilienthal; Nancy W.