Billy Joe McDaniel, 66, died Wednesday, July 13 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Dorchester County, he was preceded in death by father, Vernon McDaniel; sister, Verna Mae Ard, and brother, Buddy McDaniel all from Hemingway, SC. Surviving are his mother, Louiser Parnell of Little River, SC; sister, Cindy Hudson of Little River SC and sister, Shirley Byrd, of Murrells Inlet, SC. A memorial Service will be held at a later date.