Miss Eula Elizabeth Scott, 101, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her home in Kingstree.  

     Miss Scott was born May 7, 1919, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Robert Cleveland and Mary Elise McCrea Scott. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Anderson College, where she earned a Business Degree. Throughout her career, she worked as a secretary at several different companies. Miss Eula was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, where she was very active in The Women of the Church and other church activities as long as her health allowed.

     Surviving Miss Scott are: two sisters, Gloria Scott and Nadine Jones, both of Kingstree; five nieces, Peggy Browder and Rae Page, both of Kingstree, Lynne Whatley of Baton Rouge, LA, Deborah Martin of Conway, SC and Jackie Graham of Lane, SC; four nephews, David and Arthur Tisdale, both of Kingstree, Roy Scott of Louisiana, and Mark Scott of Salters, eight great nieces, seven great nephews, and several great great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Eula was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie James Scott, Jack Scott and Royce Scott and two sisters, Annie Scott and Nell Tisdale.

     Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in Tisdale Cemetery.  Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask. Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Steve Brown, 1112 Central Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.    Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Ronald Linton Smith, Jr., 59, died Saturday, November 28, 2020, at his residence after an illness.

     Mr. Smith was born November 13, 1961, in Florence, a son of Ann Flagler and Ronnie Smith, Sr. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and the University of South Carolina. He worked with Oakwood Mobile Homes until his retirement, and then with his father at Smith Plants and Vegetables.          He was a member of the USC Gamecock Club.

     Surviving, in addition to his parents of Kingstree are: a sister: Rhonda P. Smith of Kingstree; and a niece: McKenzie Ann Forester Loos of Houston, TX. Ron was preceded in death by two sisters; Cheryl Angelyn Smith and Sheila Ann Smith Forester and his grandparents; John and Pauline Flagler and Blanche and Fritz Smith, Sr.

     A memorial service will be 2 PM Thursday, December 3, 2020, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601 or at lung.org.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Edward Houston Moore, 83, died Friday November 27, 2020 at his residence after an illness.

Mr. Moore was born May 28, 1937 in Olanta, a son of the late Rue Ingram Moore, Jr. and Wilma Lewis Moore. He was a graduate of Olanta High School and graduated from The Citadel in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in business.  Mr. Moore was a veteran of the US Army and served with the SC Highway Patrol from 1963 until his retirement in 2001.  He was a member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church, a lifetime member of Mackey Lodge #77 and a Shriner.  “Houston” was also an avid outdoorsman and loved to cook for his family and friends.

Surviving are 2 sons, John I. Moore (Cyndi) of Latta and Eddie A. Moore (Vivian) of Kingstree; grandchildren, Adam Moore and James Allen Moore of Kingstree, Monica (Ernesto) Ferreira and Heather Moore of Latta; great grandchildren, Jordan Ferreira, and Kaylan and Jackson Blackston; 2 brothers, Thomas H. Moore (Peggy) of Florence, and Bruce R. Moore (Jenny) of California; 2 sisters, Zylphia M. Gibbons of New Zion and Alvida M. Evans (James) of Olanta; 1 sister-in-law, Miriam Moore of Olanta; and a close family friend, Dorrian Patterson of Greeleyville.

Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Allen Moore, 2 brothers, Wilmer Lewis Moore and Rue Ingram Moore III, and a brother-in-law, Raymond Gibbons.

Graveside services will be private at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Presbyterian Church or to Amedisys Hospice. 

Maxine Farmer McKnight, 90, widow of Chandler McKnight, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

     Mrs. McKnight was born February 2, 1930, in Missouri, a daughter of the late Harmon and Lottie Giles Farmer. She attended Greeleyville High School. Maxine was a member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church and was an avid gardener.

     Surviving Mrs. McKnight are: two daughters, Lottie Ann McKnight, of Greeleyville and Linda Thomas of Sumter; a son, Reuben Chandler “Chip” (Melissa) McKnight; of Greeleyville; a brother, Richard (Denise) Farmer, of Charleston; two grandchildren, Reuben Charles (Marie) Disher, of Sumter and Brad (Brandi) Holladay of Manning; and 5 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Maxine was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Farmer and a sister, Peggy Sweat.

    Private family services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Shirley Jean Floyd Blackburn, 58, wife of Jeffrey Keith Blackburn, died Friday, November 20, 2020, at her home in Kingstree.  

     Mrs. Blackburn was born September 11, 1962, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Delynn and Louise Godwin Floyd. She was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School. For several years “Miss Shirley” was the operator of Jack and Jill Daycare and was much beloved by many, many children and parents too. After Jack and Jill closed, Miss Shirley continued to keep children at her home. In 2016, she became the 5K assistant, substitute teacher, and operated the daycare at Williamsburg Academy, where she continued to make a difference in the lives of community children. She was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she taught Sunday school.

     Surviving Mrs. Blackburn in addition to her husband Jeff, are: three children, Tracy (Bill) Price of Cades, SC, Nancy (Travis) McKnight of Kingstree, and Jamie (Megan) Blackburn of Kingstree; seven grandchildren, Billy Price, Bryce Blackburn, Mary Hannah Price, McCoy Blackburn, Avie Lee McKnight, Colby Blackburn, and Catherine Reeves Blackburn; seven sisters; and one brother.

     Graveside funeral services will be 3:30 PM Sunday, November 22, 2020, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask. Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556, MSA Hospice, 611 S Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29506 or Susan B Komen Foundation at www.komen.org.   Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Judy McKenzie Urga, 79, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

Mrs. Urga was born October 8, 1941, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Wiley and Leona Eaddy McKenzie. She attended Kingstree High School and was a retired employee of Baxter Labs in Kingstree. Judy was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grands.

     Surviving are two sons: Charles Lee of Camden and Russell Urga of Manning, a daughter: Rachele (Paul) Wilder of Kingstree,  a sister: Jan Lane of Florida, 5 grandchildren,  6 greatgrandchildren and her fur baby Birdie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Joey Urga and a brother, Chris McKenzie.

     A private family funeral service will be held in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

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Lorena Cook James, 78, wife of Douglas “Doug” Austin James, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020, at her residence in North.

     Mrs. James was born April 18, 1942 in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late William Joseph Cook and Gwendolyn Terrell Cook. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School, Coker College with a degree in Sociology and the University of South Carolina with a degree in Graphic Design. Lorena remained a dedicated alumnus and active volunteer for Coker College until her health declined. She worked for the Veteran’s Administration for several years, then afterward worked for Newman Saylor and Gregory as a Graphic Designer. Lorena was a member of Asbury Methodist Church in Columbia, where she was very active in her circle.

     Surviving in addition to her husband of 55 years, Doug, are: a daughter, Kelly James (Kyle) Draganov, of James Island; a son, Bryan Douglas James, of North; a granddaughter, Isabella Draganov, of James Island; and a brother, Joseph Terrell Cook, of Matthews, NC.

      Private graveside services will be held in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Greeleyville. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 9, 2020, from 12 noon until 1:30PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N., Bethesda, MD, 20814. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

Bobby Dean Belue, Sr., 82, widower of Rounette Smith Belue, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Regency Hospital of Florence.

Mr. Belue was born January 31, 1938, in Union, SC, a son of the late Fred Wilson Belue and Mary Gault Belue. He worked for Milliken Kingstree Plant for 43 years where he retired. After retirement he worked at CarQuest in Kingstree. Bobby loved the Lord and loved to pray. He was a member of Kingstree First Assembly of God Church.  In his spare time, when he was not working or with his family, he enjoyed fishing, watching “Westerns” and “Wrestling” and was an avid Gamecock fan.

Surviving are: a son, Bobby Dean (Patty) Belue, Jr.; daughter, Tammy Belue (Todd) Hodge; son, Ted Levon Belue; seven grandchildren, T.K. Hodge, Cory (Deidre) Hodge, Joshua Hodge, Krislin Belue (Justin) Floyd, Kaitlin Belue, Kaylee Belue, and Alex Belue; and numerous great grandchildren; sisters, Sue Belue Smith and Karen (Jack) Rhyne; and a brother, Dwight (Cheryl) Belue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Belue, grandsons, Brandon Dean Belue, Justin Phillip Hodge and Hunter Belue, two brothers, Jimmy Belue and Charles Belue and a sister Joyce Belue.

Graveside funeral services will be 5 PM Thursday, October 29, 2020, in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 3:00 to 4:30 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home before the service. Memorials may be made to Holly Hill First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 722 Catamount Road, Holly Hill, SC 29059.

Howard Milton McClam, Jr., 65, husband of Donna Plowden McClam, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

Mr. McClam was born October 14, 1954, in Kingstree, a son of the late Howard Milton McClam, Sr., and Daisy Barrineau McClam. He attended Williamsburg Academy and was a sixth-generation farmer. Milton was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church and a former member of Williamsburg County Farm Bureau Board and the ASCS County Committee.

Surviving Mr. McClam, in addition to his wife Donna of the home, are: a son, Brian (Lindsay) McClam, of Kingstree; a daughter, Sarah (Brian) Jones, of Mt. Pleasant; 6 grandchildren, Edsel O’Brian McClam, Turner O’Brian Jones, Olivia Paige McClam, William Boden “Bo” Jones, Lola Elizabeth McClam, and Henry Coker “Hank” Jones; step-mother, Katherine Jackson McClam, of Manning; brothers, Gary (Cheryl) McClam, of Kingstree; Warren McClam, of Cades; and Walter (Dede) McClam, of Cades; aunt, Helen McClam Taylor, of Cades; step brothers, Charles Coleman, of St. Matthews and Randy Coleman, of Spartanburg; step-sister, Kay Jackson (Michael) Finley, of Manning; and a special brother-in-law, David Plowden, of Barrineau. In addition to his parents, Milton was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, James H. Plowden.

Graveside services will be 3 PM Sunday, October 4, 2020, in McClam Cemetery, 541 McClam Road, Cades 29518. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, PO Drawer 568, Kingstree, SC 29556, Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or St. Jude Children’s Research, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Patricia Bradway “Pat” Gilman, 90, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Morningside of Georgetown, assisted by Amedisys.

     Mrs. Gilman was born November 8, 1929, in Cranford, NJ, the only child and daughter of the late Irving Elmer Bradway and Alice Marie Thomas Bradway. Pat was a graduate of Cranford High School and attended Virginia Intermont. Pat was administrative secretary at Williamsburg Regional Hospital and then became broker and owner of Gilman Associates Real Estate (Gilman Agency) in Kingstree until retirement. Pat was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and attended Union Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed numerous activities particularly bridge and golf, but was an artist, avid reader, and loved to travel and meet people.

     Surviving are: her daughters, Gayle G. (Bob) Mone, of West Tisbury, MA; and Diane G. (Alton) Boyd, of Kingstree; grandchildren, Jon (Joanna) Mone; Laura (Matt) Rowland; Amy (Clay) St. John; and Adam Boyd; great grandchildren, Emily and Henry Rowland, Ryder and Lucy Mone; and a special friend, Judy Schartenberg. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Mone. Pat’s family would like to thank the staff at Morningside of Georgetown for their loving care of Pat and also Amedisys, who helped in her final days.

      Graveside services will be held 2 PM Sunday, October 11, 2020, in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.  Online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

Cullie Donald “Donnie” McKenzie, 75, husband of Edith “Elizabeth” Culick McKenzie, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.

     Mr. McKenzie was born November 27, 1944, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Melton McKenzie and Corrie Mae Coker McKenzie. He attended Kingstree High School and was a member of Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church. Donnie worked for Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company in Kingstree for 40 Years. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

     Surviving Mr. McKenzie, in addition to his wife Elizabeth of the home, are: a daughter Vickie (Jamie) Burgess, of Kingstree; a son, Donnie Ray (Jennie) McKenzie, of Turbeville; grandchildren, Chasity (Kyle) Howard, Chloe and Addie McKenzie; great grandchildren, Keegan and Isabella Howard; and a special niece Jessica Brown. In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by brothers, Dallas McKenzie and Bobbie McKenzie, and sisters, Dorothy M. Gatlin and Cathy Jean M. Fenters.

     Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with a burial in Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Mr. McKenzie’s family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1PM until time for the service. Memorials may be made to Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church, 836 Broad Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Thelma Victoria “Vicki” Davis Nesmith, daughter of the late I.E. Davis and Thelma Stone Davis,

gained her heavenly wings on August 16, 2020.

       She was born on November 9, 1944, in Salters, SC. Vicki was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School, Winthrop College and the University of South Carolina. (But always a Clemson Tiger Fan).

      Vicki was preceded in death by her siblings, Sarah Davis Brown, I.E. “Sonny” Davis, Ann Davis Britton and a nephew Wynn Brown. Surviving Vicki are a daughter, Sara Beth Harlow; grandsons, Aiden Tyler and Micah Ryan Harlow, of Greer, SC; a niece and five nephews, along with a number of great nieces and great nephews.

      Graveside services will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at 3:00PM, in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Salters.

George Allen Hinnant, Jr., 69, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter.

Allen was born July 17, 1951, in Kingstree, a son of the late George Allen Hinnant, Sr. and Hazeline Harrington Hinnant. He was a 1969 graduate of Kingstree High School and a 1973 graduate of the University of South Carolina where he also received his master’s degree in 1995.  Allen was former director of DSS in Williamsburg County and retired from the state office in Columbia in 2002. He was co-owner of Leonard’s Music in Sumter until 2020. Allen attended Sumter First Church of the Nazarene. He was an avid musician having played in several bands over the years including “Lane General Store”, “El Dorado”, and “Black Bottom Biscuits” among others. Allen was involved in Sumter Little Theater, The Sumter Opera House, The Sumter Concert Band and most recently used his talents in the First Church of the Nazarene in Sumter. He loved music and used it to connect with others by teaching and playing. Allen was a kind, gentle soul that loved children, especially his nieces and nephews.

Surviving Allen are: his former wife and special friend, Jill Jiunnies, of Sumter; his sisters, Lois (Charlie) Mitchum, of Kingstree; and Melissa (Walter) Woodard, of Manning; nieces, Kim (Allen) Wilkes, of Kingstree; Amy (Mike) Turner, of Andrews; Rebecca (Cody) Tyler, of Manning; Emily (Bryan) Ridgeway, of Sumter; and Marji (Robbie) Robinson, of Summerton; a nephew, Steven Woodard, of Manning; great nieces, Hannah Wilkes, Trissy Turner, Charley Tyler, Darci Tyler, Addalyne Tyler, and Ella Ridgeway; great nephews, Brent Turner, Caleb Wilkes, RJ Robinson, Nolan Robinson, and Kase Robinson.

     A memorial service will be held at 3:30PM on Saturday, September 26, 2020, in Sumter First Church of the Nazarene. Memorials may be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, c/o Wendell Robinson, 1215 Evans Road, New Zion, SC 29111 or Sumter First Church of Nazarene, 3700 Patriot Parkway, Sumter, SC 29154. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

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David Crawford Williamson, 57, husband of Annell Lee Williamson, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.

     Mr. Williamson was born March 30, 1963, in Kingstree, a son of Joe Brice Williamson and Virginia “Jennie” Brown Williamson. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Williamsburg Technical College. David was an Auto-Mechanic for several years and a disabled veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church.

     Surviving David are: his wife Annell L. Williamson, of Florence; his father, Joe Brice Williamson, of Hebron; his mother, Virginia B. Williamson, of Kingstree; a brother, Brice (Nancy) Williamson, of Lake City; a sister, Glenda (Patrick) Lee, of Hartsville; step sons, Brandan (Audrey) Lee, of Florence and Walt Lee, of Nashville; a niece, Lauren Williamson and a nephew, Evan Williamson, both of Columbia.

    Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in Kingstree First Baptist Church, with a private burial in Florence National Cemetery. The family ask everyone to please wear a mask and practice social distancing.  Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Dona Faye Floyd McGee, 63, widow of John Joseph McGee, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

     Mrs. McGee was born January 14, 1957, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Deleon Floyd and Louise Godwin Floyd. She attended Kingstree High School and Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. She loved her family and grandchildren.

     Surviving Mrs. McGee are: two daughters, Mildred “Vicky” McGee, of Kingstree; and Peggy (Christopher) Elliott, of Andrews; a son, Joey McGee, of Kingstree; 7 grandchildren; and 6 sisters. In addition to her parents and husband, Dona was preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine McKnight and a brother Lynwood “Woody” Floyd.  

    Funeral services will be held at 4PM on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. The family will receive friends at 3PM at the church before the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Julia “Judy” Puckett Edwards, 95, wife of Jack Merritt Edwards, died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree.

     Mrs. Edwards was born October 13, 1924, in Troy, SC, a daughter of the late Ira Allen Puckett and Effie Dale Harling Puckett. Judy was the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Randolph Puckett, of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. William David Harling, of Troy. She attended school in Troy and Greenwood and graduated from Erskine College and attended the University of North Carolina for graduate studies. Judy taught 3^rd grade at Kingstree Public Schools and Williamsburg Academy. She was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday school for 20 years. She was a Garden Club member and attended DAR.

     Surviving are: her husband, Jack; sons Al (Lill) Edwards; and Bill Edwards; two grandsons, Jim (Laura) Edwards; and Michael (Christina) Edwards; and three great grandchildren, Ryan, Jack, and Merritt.

      Graveside services will be held at 11AM Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Williamsburg Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

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Arthur Elmore “Junior” Martin  peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. He was born on December 2, 1926, in Florence County, the son of the late Arthur Eppie and Marie Collins Martin. Arthur graduated from Kingstree High School and was a faithful and active member as long as he was able of Kingstree First Baptist Church. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific on the destroyer USS Perry from 1944 to 1946. After the war, he retired from CSX Railroad after 44 years of  dedicated service.

    In his later years, his greatest joys were reading, gardening, yard work, and fishing with his son and friends. He also loved spending time with family, especially his two grandchildren and watched  them play sports and other activities.

     Surviving are his beloved wife, Patsy, of 64 years; his son, Glenn Gordon (Jennifer) Martin of Garner, NC; his daughter, Denni Claire Martin (Greg) Jung of Charlotte, NC; two granddaughters, Laura Terri Jung and Grace Elizabeth Jung. In addition to his parents, Mr. Junior was preceded in death by his daughter Terri Marie Martin and three half brothers, Tally, Oliver, and Rufus Martin. Mr. Martin’s family wishes to thank the staff of Amedisys Hospice for their loving care.

     Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, Family Life Center, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Terri Marie Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund at Williamsburg Academy, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

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Edward David McDonald, 71, husband of Elizabeth Proctor McDonald, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, in McLeod Hospice House.

     Mr. McDonald was born February 25, 1949, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Elijah Mack McDonald and Ruth Miles McDonald. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Florence Darlington Technical College where he received an associate degree in HVAC. Edward worked in HVAC for a few years and then retired from Williamsburg Regional Hospital after 42 years as director of maintenance. He was a member of The South Carolina Hospital Association for Engineers and Kingstree United Methodist Church.  Edward loved spending time with his family and his dog Molly.

     Surviving Mr. McDonald, in addition to his wife Elizabeth of the home, are: a daughter, Becky (Michel) Tyner, of Scranton; a step son, Ron M. (Stefanie) Joye, of Sumter; grandchildren, Rebecca Hudson and Clif McDonald; step grandchildren, Curt Joye, Trip Joye, Bailey Tyner, and Dylan Tyner;  a brother, Ronald (Onita) McDonald, of Kingstree; sister in laws, Virginia McDonald and Jenny McDonald; and a brother in law, Leo Poitras.

         In addition to his parents, Mr. Edward was preceded in death by a son, Ricky D. McDonald, sisters Ruth Poitras, Ernestine (Robert) Easler, and Elline (Ed) Cook; brothers, Roland McDonald, and Billy Joe McDonald.

     Graveside services will be at 5:00 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or American Humane Society at www.americanhumane.org.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Harold Monroe James, Sr., 87, widower of Vernell Burrows James, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020, at the Heritage Home in Florence.

Mr. James was born September 10, 1932, in Andrews, SC, a son of the late Emerson M. James and Loraine Wrenn James. He was a former employee of Milliken Textile and retired from Colonial Rubber Works in Kingstree. Mr. Harold was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church and served as a deacon.

Surviving Mr. James are: his sons, Monty (Chris) James Jr.and Robert (Bonnie) James, both of Florence; and Steve (Tammy) James, of Greeleyville; 9 grandchildren, Zack, Ben, Cody, Josh, Kayla, Michael, Christopher, Dylan and Amy; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Bobby James, of Georgetown; and sisters, Ruby Tyler, of Kingstree; and Levern Stone, of Moncks Corner.

Graveside services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in Kingstree Second Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Ave., Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

     Mr. Russell Dempson “Demp” Feagin,78, husband of Thelma Winstead “Beth” Feagin, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his residence in Kingstree.

     Mr. Feagin was born December 14, 1941, a son of the late Colin McRoy Feagin and Louise Parker Feagin. Russell attended Cedar Swamp Schools and was a retired contractor. He and his late brother Johnny owned and operated Feagin Brothers Construction Company for many years, serving so many people of Williamsburg County.  Russell was an avid hunter and a master woodworker.

     Surviving in addition to his wife Beth, are: his sons, Andre (Michelle) Feagin; and Ron Feagin; special son, Al Atkinson; two step sons, Paul B. (Jodie) Williams; and Jerry A. (Cyndi Koehler) Williams; two grandchildren, Russ Feagin and Josie Feagin; two step grandchildren, Jacob and Lailah Williams; a sister, Lorraine Lambert; and a special daughter of the family, Dr. Linlei Ward.

      In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his first wife, Ilaphine Feagin; brothers, Ollie Ray Feagin and Johnny Feagin; and sisters, Coralie Davis and Ola Mae Young.

     The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Troy Gamble, Mary Cooper, Lenora Cooper and Hospice Care of South Carolina for their loving care for Russell.

         Graveside services will be held at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, in Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church,  8378 Hemingway Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556.