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Jacob Massachi died Tuesday after trying to evict Shawn Howard and his pregnant girlfriend from a brick house off Monroe Road, police and neighbors said. The shooting ended weeks of turmoil between the men as neighbors looked on from their porches in the late afternoon sun.

Massachi, known to residents as “Mr. Jacob, the rent man,” had told the couple they had to move out and Tuesday was their last day. He'd left a note on their door weeks earlier because they hadn't paid all of their rent, neighbors said.

About 4 p.m. Massachi and an employee began hauling furniture, clothes and other belongings from Howard's home in the 3000 block of Zircon Street, they said.

Howard, 26, who was home at the time, left briefly and was seen talking with a friend down the street. He reappeared about 4:45 p.m. with a jacket draped over his forearm, neighbors said.

Sgt. Neal Player, hired by the Sheriff's Office in 1983, retired Monday from his job as one of two deputies assigned as liaisons to the county auditor's office to enforce local tax laws.

But for at least 10 months, Player created an obstacle for people paying car property taxes, primarily at the auditor's Bluffton office, officials said. Neither state nor county law requires a valid South Carolina driver's license to pay vehicle taxes.

Those without in-state licenses were not allowed to pay taxes and, in some cases, were escorted from the building by Player when they complained. The policy disproportionately affected Hispanic residents because they are less likely to have in-state licenses, Hispanic advocates said last week.

An attorney objected to the license "requirement" in October, but the practice continued until mid-July and spread to the auditor's office on Hilton Head Island until Tanner and auditor Sharon Burris ended it.

The boys, Nick, Joe and Kevin – ages 15, 18 and 20, respectively – go nonstop from city to city, promoting their tour, upcoming album, charity and latest acting gigs.

But in their downtime, they manage to make room to be normal kids.

8 a.m.: The brothers arrive in Charlotte after playing Cincinnati the night before.

Noon: News conference with select group of media at the Westin Charlotte. Among the highlights: Joe jokes that the biggest thing he looks forward to when visiting family in North Carolina (his father's side of the family is from Gaston County) is Cracker Barrel. His brothers chime in, “We love having family around. Family is No.1 for us.”

State health officials Wednesday warned people to stay out of a five-mile stretch of the river until the pollution is dispersed, but they can’t say how soon that will happen.

Partially treated sewage from Alpine Utilities’ plant 1½ miles upstream flowed into the river for a week, said Adam Myrick, spokesman for the state Department of Health and Environmental Control.

A variety of bacteria is in the river at “exceedingly high” levels, he said.

Swallowing water or getting it into cuts could lead to illness, officials said.

Bronze-colored markers bore the names of the men, women and child whose cremated remains were placed there.

The only thing left to do was say a few words to send them on.

The Rev. Tim Phillips began the ceremony by reading Psalms 23 and then said a prayer.

“God is the one who can meet all of our needs. It is he who walks with us.”

“In a year of economic challenges nationally and declining state and federal support for higher education, our alumni, parents, friends and faculty and staff have stepped up giving because they see the University of South Carolina as one of the greatest investments they can make in the future of our young people and our state,” outgoing USC president Andrew Sorensen said in a news release Wednesday.

Nearly 46,000 donors, more than had ever given before, contributed to USC’s haul. And there was a spike in the number of gifts of $1 million or more. The university received 18 such gifts in 2007-08, compared with eight the previous year.

Such enthusiastic giving is a good sign for USC’s upcoming capital campaign. Trustees are considering setting a $500 million goal for that fundraising effort.

“Those who gave realize the university’s growing stature and continued promise for a knowledge economy that depends on research, collaboration and innovation,” said Michelle Dodenhoff, USC’s associate vice president for development.

With the bus system’s financial crisis coming to a head within the year, Columbia City Council pledged Wednesday to assist with “interim” funding in hopes the county will reconsider a sales-tax referendum for 2010.

For some, that holds appeal.

“In two years’ time, we’ll be in a better position to make a judgment,” said Richland Councilwoman Val Hutchinson, who cited the dismal economy as the main reason the county ditched a proposed sales-tax referendum last week.

Others aren’t so sure.

Shannon Fowler, 37, of North Augusta, has been released from Aiken County Detention Center on a personal recognizance bond, authorities said.

Fowler, a teacher at Paul Knox Middle School, is charged with five counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and one count each of enticing an enrolled child from attendance in school and violating mandated test security regulations.

Bill Burkhalter, an Aiken County school board attorney, declined to provide information on Fowler’s employment status.

Attempts to reach her late Wednesday were unsuccessful.

Current and former governors and senators seem to be the most serious contenders, though most of those mentioned are playing coy about discussions they might be having with either campaign.

“I’m just not going to talk about my conversations with the campaign,” Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia said Tuesday, declining to confirm media reports he has provided financial documents to Obama for review.

A potential Republican running mate, Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, said he has decided to stop answering questions about a spot on McCain’s ticket because of the gossip.

Among others believed to be getting close looks:

A State Law Enforcement Division investigation found that nine of the tickets for driving under the influence were pleaded down to reckless driving, while the 10th was dismissed, Pascoe told The (Orangeburg) Times and Democrat.

The handling of the tickets issued by trooper David Smith came under extra scrutiny because the defense lawyer in eight of the cases was state Sen. Brad Hutto. The Orangeburg Democrat has said the cases were dealt with properly.

The cases were more than three years old, on average, and charges were not dismissed in any of the eight cases involving Hutto, Pascoe said.

“It was a red flag, but once you investigate it, most of these were just (pleaded) down,” Pascoe said. “It was nothing out of the ordinary.”

The six-member school board has called a special closed session at 7:30 a.m. at the district office.

Andersen, who is on paid leave, is not expected to attend, board chairwoman Paula Hite said. The board has said it will issue a statement afterwards.

Efforts to reach Andersen were unsuccessful Wednesday.

There has been much speculation in recent weeks about Andersen and his status with the school district.

Each day, more than 900,000 cars travel over the state’s 20 busiest and structurally deficient bridges, but efforts to put more money into bringing those bridges up to engineering standards are mired in politics.

In the year since a deadly interstate bridge collapse in Minneapolis, just one of those S.C. spans has been fixed, although the state transportation chief says none of South Carolina’s bridges is unsafe or likely to collapse.

That single span is S.C. 171 over James Island Creek.

Improvements are planned for two other spans: the U.S. 76 bypass at U.S. 521 in Sumter and U.S. 21 over Albergotti Creek near Beaufort. But there are no plans for 17 other structures, including four on I-26 near Columbia that carry carry 325,000 cars daily.

Hospital officials hoped to have power returned to the children’s hospital this morning after a pressurized, 24-inch water pipe burst behind the building and flooded an electrical room.

Both hospitals, which are adjacent to each other and share a common corridor, lost air conditioning when the pipe carrying refrigerated water burst.

The children’s hospital also lost power when the water flooded a 3-foot-wide, 30-foot-deep manhole in the back of the building and leaked into an underground electrical room, said Gary Hogue, the hospital’s director of engineering services.

Temperatures rose to as high as the high 90s in some areas of the hospital. But hospital workers brought fans and portable air conditioners into some areas to keep temperatures tolerable.

The suit, filed against the university and its board of trustees in the Orangeburg County Court of Common Pleas, alleges the school breached its employment contract with Hugine, defamed him and conspired to fire him before officially meeting to discuss the decision.

At the heart of the suit are allegations that university officials, led by board chairman Maurice Washington, used a faulty evaluation process designed to create reasons for Hugine’s dismissal.

“The career and reputation of Andrew Hugine Jr., a man who dedicated more than 30 years of his life to the university, has been destroyed,” Hugine’s attorney, Benjamin Mabry wrote in a press release announcing the suit.

Hugine is seeking up to $1 million in damages against the university and no more than $2 million from the board.

A former elementary-school teacher and Sunday school worker, Gordon first organized her neighborhood in 1985 and walked the streets with the beat cops assigned to her block.

“Mrs. Gordon could point out and give you information based on her knowledge that most people didn’t have — including the police officers,” said Col. Carl Burke with the Columbia Police Department.

She went door-to-door making sure everyone in her troubled neighborhood participated in a community crime watch program that Burke credits with turning the neighborhood around.

Her community group — the Community Improvement Cooperative Council, or CICC — was one of the first to form in Columbia at a time when many neighborhoods were disorganized.

Last week, another judge said Arthur Bixby was incompetent to stand trial because he suffers from dementia.

Authorities say Bixby and his son, Steven, ambushed a sheriff’s deputy and state constable in Abbeville County in 2003 over a land dispute.

Steven Bixby has been sentenced to death. His mother is serving a life sentence because she knew what her family planned but didn’t tell authorities.

Contributing: Staff writer Carolyn Click; The Associated Press

Authorities have said Tiffany Marie Souers was strangled in her off-campus apartment in May 2006.

A judge will rule on the request later. The trial has been scheduled for September.

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Inman is a registered sex offender in North Carolina and Florida.

The 5:30 p.m. event will be in the Dreher High School cafeteria, 3319 Millwood Ave.

Mack, the former schools chief in Dayton, Ohio, started work in Richland 1 July 1.

There were no injuries aboard the 41-foot boat, the Miss Calabash II out of Calabash, N.C., Lt. Cmdr. Eric King of the U.S. Coast Guard said.

A distress call was received about 8:40 a.m. Wednesday from the vessel, which was about 17 miles off Little River on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line.

A Coast Guard helicopter and two small Coast Guard boats were dispatched. King says the 23 passengers and crew of three were safely put aboard two passing fishing boats. King said the boat eventually sank.

Shanquan Pickett died Saturday about a day after someone struck him in the head and body with a round metal object.

The teen was arrested about 7 p.m. Tuesday and is being charged with homicide by child abuse, Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone said. The teen’s name has not been released because of his age.

“Red,” a chow mix, was found dead outside a gate of the shelter Monday. His legs had been tied together, and he had marks on his body indicating he had been dragged.

An elderly neighbor of the shelter found the dog dead last weekend under a bush and knew he lived at the shelter, investigator Jonathan Blackwell told The (Spartanburg) Herald-Journal.

The man didn’t have the strength to carry the dog back to the shelter, so he tied the rope around the animal’s legs and dragged it back, placing the dog where he thought the body could be found, Blackwell said.

Deer Moss Trail, 100 block: A woman called police Saturday and said a man was threatening her. The woman told deputies the man was angry because the courts had awarded her the deed to a house she had shared with him, as well as all the contents. She said the man thought he had gotten a “raw deal” and was threatening her over some property he felt was his. She said he will identify himself when he calls and tells her “this is war” and that he will get the property back even if he has to hurt her to do it. She said she fears for her safety.

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Two Notch Road, 7200 block: A man was arrested at 4 p.m. Saturday after department store employees saw him stealing almost $200 worth of clothing. The 23-year-old man selected items of clothing from the racks and went to a dressing room. When he left the dressing room, the clothes were gone, and he wasn’t carrying anything, witnesses said. He was detained, and the clothes were found under his own clothes. He was charged with shoplifting and arrested.

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Court records show U.S. Magistrate Judge Bristow Marchant also set a $25,000 bail for John B. Sawyer during a hearing on Wednesday.

Sawyer was indicted on charges of willfully depriving a man of his right to be free from the use of unreasonable force by a police officer, after video emerged showing him kicking the man in the head after a 2006 interstate chase.

Her family has become one of the veterans as new families moved in, and out, of the Lexington County neighborhood.

While Jackson knows her neighborhood’s situation isn’t unique — some suburban subdivisions that attract young families in places like northeast and northwest Richland see the same movement — it does make her think about how busier lives are changing the way we live.

“The whole neighborhood concept isn’t what it used to be,” she said.

Knowing who your neighbors are is more important than ever, not only as a social outlet but as a way of keeping families and neighborhoods safe from crime.

The proposal, affecting 53 homes, awaits Town Planning Commission review Aug. 20. Approval from Town Council could follow this fall.

Neighborhood leaders say the plan sets a tone for the future of the residential area bounded by Main Street, Columbia Avenue and North Lake Drive.

The neighborhood was the residential center of town before the community’s rapid growth began 25 years ago.

Changes there should complement its look, not replace it, preservationists say.

County Council voted July 22 to approve the bond for construction of new park facilities, renovation of old parks and purchase of property. But council members still have no assurance which of a laundry list of projects will make the final cut.

A final County Council vote isn’t likely until September.

A joint subcommittee of recreation commissioners and County Council members approved a general project list in June, but that was before a professional cost estimate was done for the individual projects.

The estimate came in at $57,750,000, well above the $45 million bond.

CAROLINA CHILDREN’S HOME is conducting a Back to School fundraiser and supply drive through Sept. 1. Supplies and monetary donations will be accepted 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays at the administration building, Sunnyside Drive and Felix Road. The Home’s residents are typically ages 14-17 and either attend local Richland 1 schools or attend school on campus in the alternative education program. (803) 790-6541, ext. 263

VOLUNTEERS

HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION will conduct a volunteer training session 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11. Volunteers lead tours of historic house museums, educate visitors and tourists about Columbia’s history and assist with special events. Orientation will include a history of Columbia, an overview of school programs, house museum tours and an introduction to the Historic Columbia Foundation’s collections and artifacts. Additional training sessions are scheduled for Sept. 6 and Oct. 13. Call (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 to register.

LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER is seeking volunteers for its patient discharge team. Volunteers will work 11 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, helping transport patients in wheelchairs from their rooms to the hospital exits and assist them to waiting vehicles. Additional opportunities include assistance in patient registration, floral delivery, guest services, Intensive Care, nursing units, surgical waiting areas and more. (803) 791-2573

FORMER USC PRESIDENT ANDREW SORENSON was presented the Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America’s 2008 Distinguished Citizen Award a the July 29 Taste of Riverbanks Region event.

THE RICHLAND SERTOMA CLUB has announced its new officers for 2008-09. They include Whitney E. Woolfolk, chairman of the board; Steven Langer, president; Eric R. Martin, president-elect; Jason R. Richardson, secretary; Alan F. Gimbsley, treasurer; G. Patrick Mason, vice president, Cory E. Manning, vice president; R. Steven Etheredge, sergeant at arms, Mike Long, board member at large and retired Army Lt. Col. Jack K. Sterne, board member at large.

BARBARA JACO has been named 2008 Rotarian of the Year by the Rotary Club of Spring Valley. Vice president of Boyd Management, Jaco joined Rotary in 2002 and is a member of the board of directors as well as serving as president-elect.

CINDY LEITNER, Past Matron of Columbia Chapter #59, Order of the Eastern Star, has received her commission as District Deputy for District 10, S.C. Grand Chapter.

RICHLAND SHERIFF

Wilson Boulevard, 10300 block, between 7:28 a.m. May 27 and 10:30 a.m. June 25. Someone stole a $1,149 laptop computer.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

14 Ascot Court, Blythewood, from Daniel J. and Carol C. Kartanos to Derrick M. and Gloria J. Johnson, $340,000

Mr. Brazell, husband of the late Juanita Twitty Brazell, died Monday, July 28, 2008. Born in Winter Haven, Fla., he was a son of the late Thomas Earl and Janie Hammond Brazell. He served in the United States Navy. He retired as a truck driver after 50 years.

Mr. Brazell enjoyed fishing, baseball, stockcar racing, gardening, dancing and camping.

He is survived by his daughter, Paulette (Mike) Stephens of Bethune; sons, Larry (Joan) Brazell of Cassatt, and Lewis (Audrey) Brazell of Sarasota, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by a brother, Eugene “Buck” Brazell; sisters, Earline Renew, Louise Worrell and Lucy Evans.

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Surviving are her daughter, Beverly (Susie) Cullum and son-in-law, M. David Cullum; daughters, Karen K. Whittle and Linda E. Kneece, all of Batesburg-Leesville. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Rodney D. Cullum and his wife, Barbara of Rock Hill, Curtis B. Cullum and his wife, Stephanie of Lexington, Candace Whittle Oxner and her husband, Wade of Leesville, and Crystal Whittle of Batesburg. She also has four great-grandchildren: Jack Cullum, Adriana Oxner, Wade Oxner III and Rylan Cullum.

Mrs. Kneece was one of 11 children; surviving sisters are Mrs. Howard (Barbara) Oswald of Batesburg, Ms. Peggy Oswalt of Leesville; brothers, Carnell (Wyman) Spradley of Vaucluse, Kenneth (Cyril) Spradley of Batesburg, and Lester Spradley of Jacksonville, FL. She was predeceased by four brothers, Carroll B. Spradley, Fletcher Legare Spradley, Eugene Spradley, St. Claire (Cecil) Spradley and Lonis Milton Spradley.

Mrs. Kneece was a member of East Side Baptist Church where she was involved in many activities and held church offices. She was also a member of Eastern Star and former member of the Wives of Disabled American Veterans.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 31, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Milton Shealy Funeral Home, other times at the home of her daughter, Beverly (Susie) Cullum. Funeral services will be held at East Side Baptist Church, Friday at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will be held in Good Sheppard Mausoleum in Ridge Crest Memorial Park Cemetery in Batesburg-Leesville. Service conducted by Reverend Robert Culbertson. Pallbearers will be East Side Baptist Sunday School Class and honorary pallbearers will be the Eastern Star.

Mr. Horning died Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Born in Charlotte, N.C., he was a son of the late Robert B. and Frances Tierney Horning. Mr. Horning graduated from Charlotte Central High and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He also was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Wharton School. He served in the Navy during WW II aboard a mine sweeper in search and rescue. Mr. Horning worked at General Electric in research and development and at Graybar Electric. He was director at the Carolina Coliseum and was chairman of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Committee of Tourism. Mr. Horning was a member of Wildewood Country Club, Spring Valley Country Club and a member of Rotary. He was also chairman of the USS Columbia Memorial and a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Genet Covey Horning; two sons, Robert B. Horning, III and his wife, Diane and Alan E. Horning of Columbia; brother, Daniel T. Horning of Cape Cod, Mass.; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Genet Horning.

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Mrs. Radford died July 30, 2008, in Heartland Rehabilitation Center. Born December 13, 1922, in Batesburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late John Lewie and Julia Hayes Miller. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church. In her later years at the Finlay House she took an active role in caring for their library. She also crocheted many shawls, caps and other items to give away to people in need. She continually looked for ways to help people by giving them something that would make their life better.

Surviving are sons, Cary Michael Radford and John Patrick Radford; grandchildren, Michael Radford, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Clint Radford, Kelly (Mike) Boswell, Shannon (Lynette) Radford, Christopher Radford, Lynn Radford and Anna (Brad) Radford; eight great-grandchildren and one on the way. Mrs. Radford was preceded in death by a son, David Thomas Radford.

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Mrs. Scott was born January 21, 1913, in Hardy, VA, and passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Sallie Basham Ridgeway.

Mrs. Scott is survived by her daughters, Jeanne Scott (Curtis) Joyce and Donna (Carl) Curry; sister, Virginia (Arnold) Crouse; grandchildren, Jim and Linda Joyce, Pam and Guy Smith, Tom and Susan Joyce, Scott and Syrena Curry and Jason and Sarah Curry; great-grandchildren, Joyce, Caitlyn, Cassidie, Robert, John, Sara, Tommy, Curt, Jeff, Rebbecca and Sam; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, T. Nelson Scott.

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Wanda J. Shenot, 71, of Aiken, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in Pepper Hill Nursing Home. Born September 15, 1936, in Guthrie, OK, she was a daughter of the late Washington Kinard and the late Bernice Heather Kinard. Wanda was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and bird watching.

Survivors include daughters, Susan Kent of Williston, SC, Terri Shenot of Summerville, SC, Phyliss Peterson of Chapin, SC, Sharon Glave of Williston, SC, and Rebecca Shortt of Moncks Corner, SC; grandchildren, Blake Morrow, Jessica Harrelson, Stephanie Orander, Richard Morrow, Joshua Cocchiarella, Andrew Peterson, James Morrow, Brandon Kent, Rebecca Peterson, Zachary Glave, Heydon Shortt and Jarrod Shortt; and seven great-grandchildren.

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Mr. Hynds died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in Lexington Medical Center. Born in Nocona, Texas, he was a son of the late Robert Henry and Ida Lou Hynds. Mr. Hynds attended the University of Texas. He retired as a lieutenant colonel after 30 years in the U.S. Air Force.

Surviving are his devoted wife of 64 years, Ann Wiggins Hynds; daughters, Gaye Fann and her husband, Dr. George Fann, and Lisa Taylor; son, Larry Hynds, all of Columbia; his grandchildren, Greg Fann of Clearwater, Fla., Jeff Fann and his wife, Dorie of Greenville, Justin Fann of Greenville, and Marissa Hill and her husband, Jason of West Columbia; his great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Chandler, Walker and Ryder Fann, all of Greenville.

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Mr. McCartha died Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Born in Chapin, he was a son of the late James Raymond and Juanita Amick McCartha. He was a member of Incarnation Lutheran Church.

Survivors are his children, James L. McCartha, Jr. of St. Mary’s, Ga., Kimberly J. McCartha of Blacksburg, and Christopher S. McCartha of Hopkins; stepchildren, Gladys Riddle of Gaston, and Sandy Crews of Hopkins; brothers, Joe McCartha of Yantis, TX, and Thomas McCartha of Columbia; sisters, Ramona Leach of Batesburg-Leesville, and Beverly Crider of Columbia; and 6 grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Leland McElveen and Dr. Kin DeWitt for their loving care.

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Mr. Brown died Friday, July 25, 2008. Born in Florence, he was the son of Rachel Allen Brown and the late Norris Brown. He attended Coastal College and graduated from Gupton-Jones School of Mortuary Science. Kevin had numerous awards and citations.

Surviving are his mother of Florence; his sister, Terry (Ricardo) White of New Orleans, LA; brother, Norris R. Brown; nieces; nephews; cousins and numerous friends.

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Born in Due West, S.C., in 1924 to the late Robert Roscoe and Harriett Agnew Harris, she attended public schools in Chester and Greenville. She graduated from Erskine College and worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority as a cartographic engineering aide. At the end of World War II, she moved to Columbia and met her future husband of 58 years. She married Joseph Lawrence Nettles, Jr. in 1948 in what The State newspaper referred to as “a wedding of wide social interest.” The reception was held at the home of Virginia Gray, her beloved aunt, with whom she resided. As members of the Forest Lake Club, the Columbia Drama Club and as volunteers at the Town Theatre, the couple enjoyed great fellowship among friends. Ginny and Joe enjoyed hosting house parties at their mountain home, The Lindens, in Hendersonville, N.C.

Ms. Nettles was an active member of the Junior League, working to establish the Columbia Speech and Hearing Clinic. She was a member of the Assembly Ball, the Dianthus Garden Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She is survived by two daughters, Dr. Harriett Nettles of Mechanicsville, Md., and Virginia Marian Nettles of Columbia; her son-in-law, Thomas Charles Repinning; and two grandchildren, Asta Rose and Paul English Repinning; her sister, Paula Harris Nettles; and nieces, Frances West, Paula Myrberg and Robin Nettles.

The family will receive friends in their home at 1218 Wellington Drive and Thursday from 5 - 7 p.m. in the parlor of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. by Larry Bates and Amos Disasa. Donations may be made to Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204, or to the Alzheimer’s S.C. Chapter, P.O. Box 7044, Columbia, SC 29202.

Born in Sumter, he was the son of Elaine Browder Rej and the late Jesse Mose “Bucky” Sainz III. Jesse was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He was a manager of Wild Wings Cafe at Sandhills in Columbia. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Carolina Gamecocks fan.

Survivors include his mother of Lexington; a sister, Jessica Gause and her husband, Stephen of Charleston; two half sisters, Brittany Anderson and her husband, Christopher, and Nicole Sainz, all of Sumter; maternal grandparents, Frances Clayton and her husband, Joe of Sumter, and Danny Browder and his wife, Linda of Columbia; paternal grandparents, Jesse and Shirley Sainz of Sumter; an uncle, Dale Browder of Sumter; three aunts, Jocelyn Goff and her husband, Chris of Sumter, Susan Cline and her husband, Terry of West Virginia, and Debbi Nichols and her husband, Nick of Virginia; two cousins, Delany McDonald and her husband, Fritz of Sumter, and Dale Browder of Mississippi; and a special friend, Pam Cusumano of Sumter.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2008, at Green Acres Assembly of God with the Rev. Donnie Collins officiating. Burial will be in Green Acres Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chris Goff, Blane Burgess, Corey Burgess, Brian Whitaker, Justin Turner, Marty Geddings, Jimmy Lyles, Garrett Kester and Jason Clayton.

Born October 18, 1959, in Manning, he was the son of John Milton and Joan Clark Odom. He was a merchant and auctioneer at Odom Auction Company, a member of Manning United Methodist Church, and he also attended The Presbyterian Church at Manning. He was a graduate of Laurence Manning Academy, attended the University of South Carolina, and was a graduate of Menden Hall School of Auctioneering.

Surviving are his parents of Manning; two brothers, John Milton Odom Jr. and his wife Ruthie of Manning, and Russell Clark Odom of Houston, TX; two nephews, John Milton Odom III, and Russell Clark Odom Jr.; and two nieces, Brittany Cain Odom and Evy Nicole Odom.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Manning United Methodist Church with the Rev. Debra Quilling Smith officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dr. William J. Holmes. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Stephens Funeral Home.

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Mrs. Parker was born June 29, 1930, in the Fairview Community of Lexington County, SC, to Robert Lafayette Miller and Birdie Barr Miller. Mrs. Parker retired after 17 years of employment with the Department of Mental Health. She was active in Covenant Point Garden Club, a past volunteer of Harvest Hope Food Bank, and a member of Ravenwood Baptist Church. Mrs. Parker was a past member of Capital Seniors Club. She was a loving mother who cherished her family and God.

Mrs. Parker is survived by her sons, Philip (Dianne) Parker of Lexington, and Eddie Parker of Dillon; a daughter Merrie (Duncan) Grant of Columbia; brother, Raymond Miller of Boston, MA; as well as four grandchildren, Kimberly and Lacey Parker, and Marielle and George Grant of Columbia; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by brothers, Homer K. Miller and Cecil C. Miller and sisters, Lucille Miller, Louise F. Jordan and Margorie Mlinarchik.

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During her husband’s tenure as president, most visiting dignitaries and special guests stayed at the president’s home during their time in Clemson. Mrs. Edwards was a kind and warm hostess to all who passed through her doors. She often cooked for hundreds of people and enjoyed making each one feel special. She treated all people with dignity and respect. Mrs. Edwards was also an enthusiastic supporter of all Clemson athletic endeavors. One of her fondest memories was traveling with the baseball team to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.

Mrs. Edwards considered it a privilege to serve her husband and her family. She was a devoted mother to her children, Nancy (Mrs. William J. Reid, Jr.) and Bob (Robert Cook Edwards, Jr., deceased). As grandchildren and great-grandchildren were added to the family her love was multiplied. Her family was blessed for four generations with her gentle and giving spirit.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Nancy Edwards Reid and her husband Bill of Central; daughter-in-law, Sandra Edwards Waggoner; brother, Joseph Thomas Odom, Jr. and wife Martha Ann of Laurinburg, N.C.; sister, Josie Odom Galloway and husband Herbert of Peachtree City, Ga.; grandchildren, Elizabeth Louise Edwards, Susan Edwards Sangiolo, Leslie Edwards Coker, Ashley Edwards Thompson, Laura Reid Hemmings, William J. Reid, III and Sandra Reid Boney; great-grandchildren, Kathryne Louise Hemmings, Robert C. Hemmings, Caroline Reid, William J. Reid, IV, Mary Shelley Reid, Jackson Edwards Reid, Anne Davey Coker, Hannah Hunt Coker, Griffen Thompson, Graham Thompson, Bennett Thompson, Matthew Boney, Anna Grace Boney, Alessandra Sangiola and Adam Sangiolo. She was predeceased by her son, Robert Cook Edwards, Jr.

Following a private committal service in Woodland Cemetery, there will be a memorial service Friday at 2 p.m. at Clemson United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Foothills, 390 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672, Clemson United Methodist Church, PO Box 590, Clemson, SC 29633, Alzheimers Association, 521 N. McDuffie St., Anderson, SC 29621, or the Clemson Foundation, 110 Daniel Drive, Clemson, SC 29631.

Born in Perry, FL, November 3, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Ada Z. Barber and William Tyson Green.

She graduated from Taylor County High School, Perry, FL, and attended Massey Business College in Jacksonville and Marsh Business Institute in Atlanta, GA, majoring in accounting and business. She also attended Piedmont Technical College. Mrs. Huckabee formerly co-owned and operated Huckabee Enterpises.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Walter Huckabee of Abbeville SC; brothers, William Daniel Green, James Charles Green, Cherry Daniel Green, Raymond Odis Green; and one sister, Arcie Mae Edwards; and James Frank Barber her stepfather.

Loraine was a deeply committed Christian lady who was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Greenwood, SC, having dedicated herself to serving the Lord at age 13. She was known for her numerous accomplishments, and for her love and dedication to her family, as well as for the many ways that she helped others in need. She served on the Board of Directors for the Garden Club of S.C., beginning in 1979, and served as state president of the Garden Club of S.C. from 1987-1989. She also served as the West Piedmont District director and chaplain of the Garden Club of South Carolina, and as president of the nationally accredited Judges Club and was a nationally accredited Master Flower Show Judge (emeritus), a garden consultant, and landscape critic. In 1995, she authored the prayer book “In His Name, From the Mountains to the Coast,” a collection of prayers, thoughts for the day, and blessings written during her tenure as chaplain for the Garden Club of South Carolina. She greatly enjoyed gardening, flower arranging, cooking, and reading her Bible.

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