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02/15/2026

Gale Wanda Ikner
Proverbs: Chapter 31 Verse 20-“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.”
Gale W. Ikner, 66, died February 11, 2026, at her residence. Born July 10, 1958, in Mullins, SC; she was the daughter of Tom Ikner and Alice Irene Brown Ikner.
She was employed at MUSC Nursing Home of Mullins as a CNA. Gale loved helping people. She enjoyed her family and friends. She loved shopping and going to the beach. She never met a stranger, if she could help you she would. Gale loved going to church and listening to gospel music and also loved animals.
She is survived by: Brothers; James Ikner, of Nichols, Chris Ikner, of Bishopville, SC and Felix Ikner (Katherine) of Poquoson, VA; Sisters Tina Ikner O’Bannon, of Rolla, Missouri and Irene Patricia Hendricksen (David) of Folly Beach, SC. Niece, April Ikner Johnson; Nephews; Brandon Sikes and Gary Sikes; along with many great nieces and nephews; Sisters-in-law, Patsey Ikner and Hazel Ikner, her furry baby Chloe, special friends, Mel Wilds and Olin Caulder.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Bonnie Ikner, brothers, Lloyd Ikner, Jerry Ikner and Adam Ikner; nephews, Brian Ikner and Zane Sikes.
Visitation with friends and family will be held from 6–8pm Tuesday evening at Cox-Collins Funeral Home in Mullins.
Ms. Gale’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, at 2:00 P.M. in the Cox Collins Chapel with the Rev. Chris Ikner officiating. The family will lay Gale to rest in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery following her service. Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins is assisting the family during this difficult time.

02/15/2026

Julie McCaskill Bell
Julie McCaskill Bell, 56, of Mullins, passed away following injuries sustained during an automobile accident in Georgetown, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Tidelands-Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Julie, a loving mother, kind soul, and friend to many, was born on February 11, 1970, in Bishopville, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Eulis “Shoe Boots” McCaskill and the late Jeanette Atkinson McCaskill Brown. Julie graduated from North Myrtle Beach High School and worked hard with her Cleaning Service she ran as an entrepreneur. But her main job in life was being a mother. She was a full-time mom and devoted herself to her precious daughter, Kylie. This was her world, pride and joy and she let the universe know it. Julie touched many lives throughout her years and made deep bonds that will transcend time with memories and moments shared.
Surviving Julie in addition to her daughter of the home, Kylie Shea Bell are her dad, Reverend Nathaniel “Nat” Brown and his wife, Carleen, of Bishopville; her brother, Steve McCaskill and his wife, Gail, of New Franklin, Ohio; her stepbrother, Ryan Sauers and his wife, Kady, of Bishopville; her stepsisters, Mellissa Cunningham and her husband, Chris of Indiana, and Whitney Ward and her husband Tyler of Alabama; her sister-in-law, Pam McCaskill of Mullins; her nieces and nephews, Casey Parrett, Gianna Parrett, Kristine (George) Bosley, Jason (Amanda) Patterson, Michael (Jamie) Carpenter, Stevie (Addie) McCaskill, Mitchell (Paula) McCaskill, Kelly (Tim) Maylor, Jack “Trey (Lizzie) McCaskill, Clayton McCaskill, Brittany (Robert) Thompson, Kayla (Dakota) McGee; her great nieces and nephews: Skye (Rene) Vaca, Jamie (Sean) Rich, James Bosley, Taylor Causey, Elizabeth McCaskill, Cali Touchton, Lawson McCaskill, Lawton McCaskill, Jayden Bosley, Tucker Thompson, Brantley McGee, and Britton Thompson; her puppy, Jake :From State Farm; and her special friends, Crystal Barfield, Landon Gordon, Brandi Brown, Shannon Stocks, and Suela Sefa.
Julie was predeceased by two brothers, Mark Lawton McCaskill and Mitchell Hallie McCaskill.
No services are planned during this present time, but we will announce arrangements when the date is set at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Kylie Bell Fund at the Anderson Brothers Bank in Marion, SC or to GoFundMe.com at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-kylie-and-her-family .
A guestbook for Julie is available on our website or you may post to our page kind words for Julie’s family during this difficult time

02/12/2026

Gail W. Ikner
Gail W. Ikner, of Nichols, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, February 11, 2025, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be posted when finalized.

02/05/2026

James Edward Warlick
James Edward Warlick, 90, widower of Maxine Ledbetter Warlick, of Conway, passed away following a declining period of health, at his residence, during the early morning of Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Mr. Warlick was born on September 26, 1935, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, a son of the late John Warlick and the late Lottie Ferguson Warlick. Mr. Warlick was a retired truck driver. He was a devoted husband, loving father and caring grandfather.
Surviving Mr. Warlick are his children: Deborah Davis of Conway and Robert Warlick of Conway; his grandchildren: Kristen (Steven) Moore of Durham, NC and Eric (Nataliya) Davis of Leland. NC’ his great grandchildren: Hannah Moore, Steven Moore, and Ryan Moore all of Durham, and Delilah Davis of Leland.
James was predeceased by a brother, Paul Warlick.
A graveside service for Mr. Warlick will be held this Sunday, February 8, at 2:00 P.M. in the Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery in Cherryville, North Carolina, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. The family will speak with attendees following the service there at the cemetery.

02/04/2026

Johnny Bevan Richardson
Mr. Johnny Bevan Richardson, 74, husband of Barbara Collins Richardson, of Marion, passed away peacefully following a brief illness, at his residence, with his loving wife, son and daughter-in-law, by his side during the evening of Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Johnny, a devoted husband, loving father, and doting grandfather, was born on March 23, 1951, in Marion County, South Carolina. Johnny was the son of the late Robert Richardson and the late Sarah Richardson. Johnny grew up in the Marion community, where he gained his education, served in the South Carolina National Guard, started a family, and earned a living with DuPont, where he retired following thirty-eight years of service with the company. Johnny loved his family, his devotion to them ran deep, and he would shower them with that love every time they spent time with each other. He was an avid University of South Carolina Gamecock fan. Through the ups and downs, his blood ran garnet and black and forever to thee. Mr. Johnny enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially time spent in the mountains and on the beach. Mr. Richardson was a member of Little Bethel Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon, and served on the building and grounds committee.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Barbara Collins Richardson, of the home; his son, John C. Richardson and his wife, Jenn, of Marion; his granddaughter, Kaitlyn; and his brother, Charles Richardson of Simpsonville.
A graveside service for Mr. Johnny will be held Thursday morning, February 5, at 11:00 A.M. in the Little Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Reverend Travis Leasure officiating, and directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
The family will speak with friends following the service there at the cemetery. A guestbook for Mr. Richardson is available on our website, and our page is open for those wishing to leave kind words for Mr. Johnny’s family during this difficult time.

02/03/2026

Eddie Eugene “Gene” Hill
Mr. Eddie Eugene “Gene” Hill, 74, husband of Susan Diane Gilliard Hill, of Centenary, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home.
Gene was born in Camden, South Carolina on October 29, 1951, a son of the late Eddie Hill and the late Stella Cachette Hill. He was a retired Drywall Installer. Gene was an avid fisherman, always making time to bait and cast lines when he had a chance. He enjoyed taking friends and family along with him and sharing fishing stories. Gene was a godly man who loved his Lord and cherished and lived by his Bible. Gene loved his family and will be deeply missed.
Mr. Hill is survived by his wife of the home, Susan Diane Gilliard Hill; his son, Lee Hay of Arcadia, FL; stepson, Jonathan David Hay of Arcadia, FL; his grandson, Trenton Lee Armstrong; and his two sisters: Renee Hill of Mullins and Judy Tyler Brown of Marion.
The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon, February 5, from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Mr. Gene’s service will follow at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
A guestbook for Mr. Gene is available on our website and our page is open for people wishing to leave kind words.

01/23/2026

Bernice Stroud Rohr
Mrs. Bernice Stroud Rohr, 82, widow of Charles Rohr, of Mullins, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence following an extended period of declining health.
Bernice was born on May 13, 1943, in Marion County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late A.B. Stroud and the late Sallie Emanuel Stroud. She was a retired Hospice Care worker, who enjoyed gardening, flowers, talking on the phone and attending church. She was a member of Christian Faith Baptist Church.
Bernice is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Mark) Gore of Nichols, her grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Turner and Stacy (Brandon) Stroud; her great grandchildren: Kaylee Bernice Strickland, Kylee Turner, Karlee Turner, Blakelynn Dozier, Kason Turner, Re*****on Ford, and Weslynn Stroud; her brother, Robert (Mary) Stroud of Ravenel, SC; and several nieces and nephews.
Bernice was predeceased by her two sons, Terry Lee Turner and Greg Turner; sister, Alice Juanita Stroud; and brother, Abron Jack Stroud.
A visitation will be held Monday evening, January 26, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Services will follow Tuesday, January 27, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Reverend Dale Willoughby officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Church Cemetery in Nichols, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.

01/18/2026

Johnny Ray Fowler
Johnny Ray Fowler, 65, of Conway, passed away during the afternoon of January 15, 2026, following an extended illness, while at Conway Medical Center in Conway.
Johnny Ray was born on October 5, 1960, in Columbus County, North Carolina. He was a son of the late Deary Fowler and the late Estalene Cartrette Fowler. He was a farm worker. Johnny Ray enjoyed piddling on things and would help his brother Garland work on cars.
Johnny is survived by his brothers and sisters: Garland Folwer, Jr. of Mullins, Charles Fowler of Whiteville, NC, Barbara Hinson of Mullins, Patsy Fowler of Conway, Jimmie Lou Vause of Elizabethtown, NC, and Deary, Jr. Fowler of Chadburn; along with several nieces and nephews.
No services are planned at this time.

01/17/2026

Faye Rabon
Faye Rabon, born December 20, 1973, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 52, surrounded by her family, at her home in Nichols.
She lived life fully and was known for her love of living, her gentle heart, and her deep affection for horses and people. Faye had a strong work ethic and dedicated many years to serving others through her work at Magnolia’s, Ryan’s, Conway Mills, Side Wheelers, P*e Dee Lodge, Tom’s, Barnett Medical, and Carolina Care Medical Supply, where she formed many meaningful friendships.
She is survived by her beloved children, daughter Kenley Moore and son Daniel Lee (Ashley). Daughter of the late George Herman Rabon, she is also survived by her mother, Shirley Rabon; her brothers Kenny Rabon, George H. Rabon (Peter) (Christy), Larry Rabon (Stephanie), and Danny Rabon (Holly); and her sisters Sharon Rabon Fields (Morris), Linda Carroll (Jim), and Judy Rabon (Terry). Faye leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews: Matt (Teresa) and Sean; Brooke (Joseph); Dustin (Kayla); Macie Rein and Natalie; Nicholas (Amy); Taylor (Joshua); Jason; Brittany (Anthony); Danielle (Jason); Tom (Kayla); Anne (Brandon); and Bradley (Kristin), as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews whom she loved dearly; and her precious animals : dog Blue, horse Jet and the cat.
She is also remembered fondly by her special friends, Clinard Moore and Rhea Moore, and Caroline at McLeod Hospital who held a meaningful place in her life.
Faye will be remembered for her kind spirit, her love for her family, and the joy she brought to those around her. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Her family will hold a visitation, Monday, January 19, from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Faye’s funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 P.M., with the Reverend Benji Hutson officiating. Faye will then be laid to rest following the service in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mullins. Cox-Collins Funeral Home is assisting the family during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Building Fund, 535 Nichols Hwy S, Nichols, SC 29581.
A guestbook is available on our website and our page are both open for those wishing to send condolences to Faye’s family during this difficult time.

01/14/2026

Mary Elizabeth “Skeeter” Smith Lewis
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Skeeter” Smith Lewis, 81, widow of Gilbert Leroy Lewis, of Nichols, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, during the early morning of Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.
Skeeter, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to many fur babies, was born on August 17, 1944, in Marion County, South Carolina. She was one of six daughters to the late Henry Paul Smith and Lizzie Mae Gasque Smith. Skeeter grew up in and around the Marion and Horry communities, earning her education, making friends and eventually starting and raising her family here. She had worked as a textile worker until her retirement, where she then focused full-time on her leisurely activities. Skeeter loved being with people. Whether being with her daughter and son-in-law, sisters, co-workers or her church family, she cherished every second together. Her love of people led to her love of traveling as well, she made friends at every destination she ventured to. She especially enjoyed the beach get aways where she could get her toes sandy, color on her cheeks and delicious local seafood. When at home, Skeeter found enjoyment in sewing and rooting around in her gardens and flowerbeds. She was a member of Gapway Baptist Church, where she worshiped and kept her church family as close as her own family.
Skeeter is survived by her daughter, Kandis Chestnut and her husband, Keith, of Conway; her sisters: Pauline Brown of Mullins, Betty Martin and her husband, Hollis of Mullins, and Susan Martin and her husband, Skip, of Ridgeville; and she leaves behind many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, whom she loved dearly.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Margaret Morris, Bessie Graham, and a brother, Tommy Smith.
A graveside service for Mrs. Lewis will be held Friday, January 16, at 2:00 P.M. in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery in Nichols, with the Reverend Will Jones and Reverend Stephen D. Bailey officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Mrs. Lewis’ home. Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins is assisting the family during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gapway Baptist Church, 5502 H. Wade Court, Mullins, SC 29574.
A guestbook for Skeeter is open on our website for those wishing to leave kind words, or you may do so on our page.

01/08/2026

Luther Lavern Gibson
Mr. Luther Lavern Gibson, 87, widower of the late Viola Stone Gibson, of Nichols, passed away following a brief illness in his sleep, while at his home in Nichols during the early morning of Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Lavern was born in Conway, SC on November 21, 1938, a son to the late Luther Gibson and the late Sally Mae Graham Gibson. Lavern, a loving husband, father and grandfather, was a hardworking, dedicated man, who put his family first and instilled values that have been passed down through the generations of the Gibson family. Lavern worked with Pilliod Furniture Manufacturing in Nichols for many years until he decided to retire.
Classic Country-Western Music held a special place in Lavern’s heart. The music of Waylon, Willie, and Johnny always soothed his soul every time they came on the radio. He was an absolute people person, never meeting a stranger and always enjoying the company of others. The more the better when it came to company, especially if he had all his grandchildren in the house with him. And when it came to sharing meals with family and friends, they said he could put away a mess or two of fish. They worried he would sprout gills and scales he loved to eat fish so much. But the one love above all others was the love Lavern had for his Lord, Jesus. He loved church, reading his Bible and sharing the love of the Lord with others, because it’s what godly men do.
Mr. Lavern is survived by his two daughters, Joann Muir of Nichols, and Priscilla Lewis and her husband, Jody, of Mullins; his four grandchildren: Timothy (Meagan) Johnson, Kendell Johnson, special granddaughter, Kasie Johnson, and Jody Derrick Lewis; six great grandchildren; special nephew, Ricky Gibson; special nieces, Barbara Carter and Shirley O’Conner; and several other nieces and nephews.
Lavern is predeceased by brothers, Noah Gibson, James Gibson, Gonzalee Gibson, Samuel “S.B” Gibson, and Luke Gibson, and two sisters, Beatrice Johnson and Corrine Strickland.
The family will hold a graveside service for Mr. Gibson on Monday, January 12, at 1:00 P.M. in Devotion Gardens Cemetery in Mullins, with the Reverend Haywood Proctor officiating and directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
The family will meet with attendees following the service there at the cemetery.
A guestbook for Mr. Lavern is available on the Cox-Collins Funeral Home website and our page for well-wishers to leave kind words for the family during this time.

01/08/2026

Betty Ann Bridges Hylton
Mrs. Betty Ann Bridges Hylton, 81, widow of Alonzo R. Hylton, of Nichols, passed away following a brief illness at her residence during the afternoon of Wednesday, January 7, 2025.
Betty was born on February 17, 1944. in Washington, DC, a daughter to the late Sarah Wells Bridges. Mrs. Hylton Loving mother and grandmother, who spent a lifetime loving and caring for her family that meant the world to her. She was also a homemaker and caregiver, sharing love for others as well as keeping her home in tight running order.
Mrs. Hylton is survived by her children: Craig Lee Moore of Mt. Carmel, TN, Teresa L. Moore of Nichols, Tina L. Patterson of Springfield, OH, and Margaret A. Works of Trotwood, OH; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and her sister, Sandra Pendrey of West Virginia.
No local services are planned during this time.
A guestbook for Mrs. Hylton is available on the Cox-Collins Funeral Home website and our page for well-wishers to leave kind words for the family during this time.

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