Linda Grimes Tisdale, 76, wife of Clark Tisdale, Jr., died peacefully, Saturday, September 30, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

     Linda was born February 4, 1947, in Charleston, SC, a daughter of the late Lewell Grimes and Edna Blakely Grimes. She was a graduate of Murray High School in Charleston, SC. Linda retired as a customer service representative from Farmers Telephone Co-Op after 20 plus years of service. She was a very active member of Union Presbyterian Church, singing in the choir and participating in the Leila Salters Circle. Linda especially enjoyed their family trips to the beach and supporting their grandchildren in all of their endeavors, especially sports events. Linda’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to her special friends and church family that supported her during her illness.

     Surviving Linda, in addition to her husband of 54 years, Clark Tisdale, Jr., are: children, Carla T. (Danny) Vega of Chapin, SC, Gregory C. (Jill) Tisdale of Kingstree, and Dawn (Mac) Wadford of Kingstree; grandchildren, Alexa (Joshua) McCleery, Daniel, Josie, Carly, Vera, Faith and Zoe Vega, Sarah Blakely (Paul) Amann, Reed Tisdale, Anna Tisdale, Madi Wadford, Ty Wadford, and Audrey Wadford; sisters, Betty Carrigg of Charleston, Pat Davis of Yonges Island, Amanda Johnson of Bloomington, MN, and Mary Conway of Charleston; sister-in-law, Janice Knight of Charleston; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brother Michael Grimes and her sister, Doris Darling.

     Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, October 6, 2023, at Union Presbyterian Church with burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Linda’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

     Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Roland Curtis Williamson, 82, husband of Francine Sweeney Williamson, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at MUSC Florence.

Roland was born May 28, 1941, in Kingstree, a son of the late Hoyt Stephen Williamson and Bertie Caulder Williamson. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and St. Andrews Presbyterian College and did graduate work at University of Georgia. Roland was the owner of Williamsburg Travel.

Surviving Roland, in addition to his wife Francine are:  his two sons, Jason (Melissa) Williamson of Canton, GA and Justin (Tarah) Williamson of Savannah, GA; a daughter, Erin (Heath) Avery of Hamilton, AL; grandson, Tristin Williamson; 2 brothers, Aubrey (Emma Lois) Williamson of Kingstree and Joe Williamson of Cades. In addition to his parents, Roland was preceded in death by brothers, Laverne Williamson, Alva “Bubba” Williamson, and Henry Williamson.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Kingstree First Baptist Church with burial in Williamson Cemetery. Roland’s family will greet friends 5 to 7 PM Friday, September 29, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Gayle Hapeshis, widow of George Hapeshis, died on Monday September 4, 2023, at her home in Kingstree. Gayle was born in Hartsville, SC on June 23, 1950, to Ransie Colon Johnson and Ola Mae Edwards Johnson. She was a high school graduate, having attended Darlington and Florence County schools then later becoming a certified nursing assistant. Her life’s mission was being a mother and grandmother while graciously caring for others. She also worked at Belk in Kingstree and delighted in the opportunity to care for children and others in her community. She loved her neighbors and devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, family, and friends. Spending time with her grandchildren was her favorite thing to do. Gayle was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church     .

     Surviving are her children; daughter, Shelby Sutusky of Irmo, sons Philip Hapeshis (Marsha) Of Walhalla, Chris Hapeshis (Maggie) of Pawleys Island, Louis Hapeshis (Wendy) of Central, grandchildren; Jim and Georgia Kellahan, Stella Sutusky, Madison and Karsyn Hapeshis, Addy and Ava Hapeshis, Nicholas, Lauren, and Sydney Hapeshis and two sisters; Louise Dye and Melinda Gandy both of Hartsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, her brothers, Jimmy Johnson and Pete Johnson, sisters, Lois Boykin and Shelby Hall, and son in law, Stephen Sutusky.

     A graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, September 8, 2023, at Piedmont Cemetery in Bishopville, SC. The family will receive friends from 11AM – 12PM Friday, September 8, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.

            Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Jennie Burgess Cox of Kingstree, SC died on Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Murrells Inlet. Jennie was born in Kingstree on September 9, 1928, to James Keels Burgess and Sallie Bartell Burgess. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Winthrop College. She taught for 26 years at Williamsburg Academy and in Williamsburg County Schools. She enjoyed substitute teaching for many years after retiring. Jennie was an active member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church and the Berean Sunday School Class. She enjoyed playing bridge, shanghi, and hanging out with “the Girls.” She was an avid Clemson Tiger fan and world traveler. Jennie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was pre-deceased by her son, Bill Cox.

Surviving are her daughter, Carolyn McGill of Murrells Inlet, her daughter-in-law, Sally Cox of Beaufort, her grandchildren, Chase McGill (Margaret) and Browder McGill of Pawley’s Island, Billy McGill (Julia) of Mt. Pleasant, Witt Cox (Sarah) of Beaufort and Jennie Cox of Charleston, and her great-grandchildren, Mary Mac, Charlotte, and Davis McGill and Hazel and Hewitt Cox.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1PM, Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.  The family will receive friends following the service in Grace Hall.  The burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Joan Baker Thompson passed away peacefully at her home in Myrtle Beach on August 7^th, 2023. Her son, Chris, and her dear friend and private nurse, Kim, were at her side. She was ninety years old.

Mrs. Thompson was born in Kingstree, S.C. on May 30, 1933, to the late Ruby Cantey Baker and the late Joseph Fletcher Baker. She was predeceased by her husband of almost fifty years, H. Erwin Thompson, Sr.

Surviving Mrs. Thompson are her two sons whom she adored, H. Erwin (Ki) Thompson, Jr. and his wife, Carol, of Murrells Inlet, and Dr. D. Christopher Thompson of Myrtle Beach. Also surviving her are her beloved siblings and their spouses, which include Dr. F. Keels Baker and his wife Laura of Manning, Jeri B. Phillips and her husband Leroy also of Manning, and Angie B. Bland and her husband Jimmy of Mayesville. In addition, Mrs. Thompson is survived by a host of treasured nieces and nephews who meant the world to her and whom she loved visiting and hosting.

Mrs. Thompson earned her B. S. and MAT degrees from Winthrop College in 1955 and 1975 respectfully. She continued her education in 1976 at The University of South Carolina where she obtained certifications to serve as principal, superintendent, and vocational director for the State of South Carolina.

As a consummate educator and administrator, Mrs. Thompson enjoyed a stellar career in education that spanned more than five decades. During the early part of her career, she taught math and home economics in Hampton, Virginia; Indiantown, S.C.; Kingstree, S.C.; and Richmond, Virginia. In 1974, she became the State Director of Home Economics Education, in Columbia, S.C., working directly under Dr. Cyril Busbee. Upon her return to Kingstree in 1978, Mrs. Thompson spent the next twenty years serving in a variety of positions including as the Principal of Kingstree Junior High School, the Principal of Kingstree Senior High School, an institution that she had served some thirty years prior as its first female student body president, and as the Assistant Superintendent of Education for Williamsburg County Schools. After a brief retirement in 1998, she returned to the profession that she loved so dearly in 2002 to serve as Head of School for The Williamsburg Academy, in Kingstree, for an additional eight years.

Mrs. Thompson loved her community, and she loved working to improve the lives of others. To that end, she was a former President of The Kingstree Rotary Club, a former member and Chairman of the Board of Williamsburg Technical College, an active member of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, member of the Kingstree First Baptist Church’s Decorating Committee and a Deacon in The Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. In 2001, she was named “Benefactor” by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.         

In the autumn of Mrs. Thompson’s life, she developed a very deep affinity for beautiful sunsets. She saw them as colorful symbols of God’s goodness, grace and power. Accompanied by her son, Chris, she had the opportunity to view many amazing sunsets from such places as Alaska, Curacao and St. Croix. However, some of her most memorable sunsets were seen during dinner from the terrace of the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, and from small sailing vessels floating freely between Key West and Sunset Key. At these special moments, she never failed to speak of the closeness that she felt to God and of the awesome beauty and majesty of the earth that he had created.

Ki and Chris would like to thank Dr. Raymond K. Allen of Kingstree for his dear friendship and the exceptional medical care given to their mother over the past thirty-five years. In addition, they would also like to thank their mother’s last, best friend, confidant, and exceptional private nurse, Mrs. Kimberly Harlan, for the care, unwavering love and devotion shown to their mother throughout the last four years.

A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, August 16^th at 2 PM at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree. Interment will follow at Williamsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm in Grace Hall located adjacent to the church sanctuary.  The Rev. Josie Holler is officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or a charity of one’s choosing.

Ms. Judith Ann Osborne, 68, died Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Summerville Community Hospice House in Summerville, SC.

     Ms. Osborne was born January 23, 1955, in Manning, SC, a daughter of the late William Otto Osborne and Virginia Irene O. Osborne. She was a graduate of Goose Creek High School and was a civil servant secretary for the US Navy in North Charleston.

     Surviving Ms. Osborne are: a sister, Evelyn O. Justice of N. Charleston; a niece who was like a daughter to her, Jennifer O. Parker; and several other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Judith was preceded in death by siblings, William Larry Osborne, Vivian O. Humbert, and Henry Laverne Osborne.

      A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Greeleyville Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, 281 Easler Highway, Greeleyville, SC  29056.

     Online condolences can be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

     Mr. Oneil Bernard Byrdic, 82, died Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his home in Lexington, SC.

     Mr. Byrdic was born April 8, 1941, in the Suttons Community of Williamsburg County, SC, a son of the late Paul Monroe Byrdic and Gertrude Cantley Byrdic. He was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and was the owner/operator of Byrdic’s Heating and Cooling before retiring.  Oneil enjoyed working on small projects, riding around, and spending time with family and friends.  He was a member of Cades Baptist Church.

     Surviving Mr. Byrdic are: his daughter, Jan (Terry) McElveen of Lexington; his son, Neil (Angie) Byrdic of West Columbia; grandson, Shawn (Troy) McElveen of Naples, Italy; granddaughter, Kaitlin McElveen of Spartanburg, SC; sister, Jeretta Brasington of Summerton; brother, Pete (Lettie) Byrdic of Conway; Best Buddy, Al (Brenda) Epps of Kingstree; special granddaughter, Hunter (Christopher) House of Buford, GA; special friend, Renee` (Jeff) Wallace of Lexington; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Oneil was preceded in death by brothers, Monroe Byrdic and Roger Byrdic; sisters, Janice Lambert and Jenvia Laird.

      A memorial service will be held 2 PM Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC. Oneil’s family will greet friends following the service.

     Memorials may be made to Cades Baptist Church, PO Box 69, Cades, SC 29518.  Online condolences can be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Katherine “Kat” Knight Powell, 93, wife of the late Hartley Leland “Junior” Powell, Sr., died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home in the Sandy Bay Community of Kingstree, SC, surrounded by her family.

“Miss Kat” was born March 15, 1930, in Florence County, a daughter of  the late Ralph Decatur Knight and Louise Jordan Knight. She was a devoted homemaker who cherished her family, her church, and her community. She enjoyed cooking for all of them and was well known for her chicken and dumplings and her biscuits. She was a wonderful mother and an exceptional grandmother.

Surviving Mrs. Powell are: her daughter,  June (Julian) Holliday; sons, H. Leland Powell, Jr. and Tommy W. (Terry) Powell, all of Kingstree; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Ina Blake of Salters, SC and Anita Haynes of Anderson, SC.. In addition to her parents and her husband of 56 years, Junior, Miss Kat was preceded in death by: her son Neil Powell; daughter-in-law Sandy Powell; great granddaughter, Katelyn Powell; brothers, Sam Knight, Donald Knight, and Glenn Knight; sisters, Geneva Smith, Gertrude Thompson, and Mattie Sue Kennedy.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, July 31, 2023, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial to follow at Sandy Bay Cemetery. Miss Kat’s family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10 AM just prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 188 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Mildred Tisdale Ambuhl, 92 years old, passed away on July 14, 2023, at home after a brief illness.  Wife of the late Robert L. Ambuhl Jr.  She  was predeceased by  her parents, Robert H. Tisdale and Geneva Strong Tisdale and stepson Robert L. Ambuhl III.  She leaves behind her daughters, Barbara Andre, Greenville, SC, Carol Chonka, Simpsonville, SC, Debbie LeBarron, Mauldin, S C, and Donna Henzel, Melbourne, FL. all widowed.  Sons, Michael (Sally) of Latham NY, Andrew, Merrill, WI, Mark (Pam), Simpsonville, SC, David (Linda), Myrtle Beach, SC, Joseph, Greenville, SC, Tony (Denise), Myrtle Beach, SC, and John, Greenville, SC.  Mildred had 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 3 great great great grandchildren who she loved dearly.  She will be missed by her many dear friends.  A private service will be held at the Tisdale Cemetery, in Kingstree, SC.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Willie Mae Cales Tisdale, 84, wife of the late Fred Tisdale, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at her son’s home in Lugoff, SC.

     Mrs. Willie Mae was born March 1, 1939, in the Suttons Community of Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Madgie Moore Cales and Elbert Young Cales. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and retired after 40 years as an employee of Piggly Wiggly in Kingstree, SC. Mrs. Tisdale was the oldest living member of Kingstree Church of God, where she taught Sunday School, served on the Pastor’s Advisory Council and the Finance Committee and was a prayer warrior.  She enjoyed church, gardening, and baking cakes.

     Surviving Mrs. Tisdale are: sons, Eric (Cindy) Tisdale of Lugoff  and Jeff (Pam) Tisdale of Nesmith, SC; daughter, Wanda “Shelley” Tisdale of Marion, SC; grandchildren, Christopher (Hope) Kelly, Nathan (Melissa) Tisdale, Erica (Russell) Clark, Jamie Tisdale, Kayla Powell, Rainey Tisdale, Jordan Sturgeon, and Kim Griffin; brother, E.C. Cales; sister, Joyce Cales; great grandchildren, Gracyn & Kleo Kelly, Asher Tisdale, Matthew Rogers, and Bentley Griffin; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Fred, Mrs. Willie Mae was preceded in death by two sons, Michael T. Tisdale and Gregg Tisdale, granddaughter, Nicole Tisdale, grandson, Travis Tisdale, and sisters, Creola (Lonzo) Cadden and Shirley Hartley.

      Funeral services will be held 5 PM Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Kingstree Church of God, with burial to follow at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Willie Mae’s family will receive friends at the church between 4 PM and 5 PM just prior to the service.

     Memorials may be made to Kingstree Church of God, 105 Gourdin Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

 Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Thomas Wayne Crooks, 76, husband of Cynthia Smith Crooks, died Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home in Kingstree, SC.

     Wayne was born December 13, 1946, in Williamsburg County, SC, a son of the late John Bernard Crooks, Sr. and Lillie Mae Pendergrass Crooks. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, attended Baptist College of Charleston, and was an independent insurance agent. Wayne was a member of Millwood Methodist Church.

     Surviving Wayne, in addition to his wife Cynthia, are: a son, Tommy (Emily) Crayton; stepdaughters, Crystal (Ricky) Antwine and Sara Lawson; grandchildren, Christina (Nick) Brown, Brad Belding, R.J. and Hunter Antwine, and Emma and Lily Crayton; 2 great grandsons; daughter-in-law, Teri Hesler; sister, Doris Benke; brothers, John B. (Marian) Crooks, Jr., Carroll (Teresa) Crooks, and Clyde (Jan) Crooks; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Crooks, Sr. and a stepson, Lonnie Belding.

      Funeral services will be held at a later date.

     Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org.

 Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Sandra Gandy McClary, 75, wife of Kenneth E. McClary, died at home surrounded by her beloved family Saturday, July 15, 2023,  after a long illness.

Sandra was born May 19, 1948, in Darlington, SC, the daughter of the late Rev. Wilson Charles “W.C.” Gandy and Zulene Kelly Gandy.  She graduated from Darlington County schools and was employed for many years as a bank teller. Sandra was a member of Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church where she served as the church secretary until her health declined. She enjoyed traveling, riding motorcycles and gardening.

Surviving Mrs. McClary, in addition to her husband Kenny, are: two sons, Ken (Sherri) McClary, Jr. of Greenwood, SC and Dean (Missy) McClary of Kingstree; five grandsons, Trey McClary, Juston (Marion) McClary, Calib McClary, Hunter Yates, and Daniel Oxendine and a young man who was like a son to her, Roy Nexsen. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her brother Charles Edward Gandy.

July 17, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial at Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.  Mrs. McClary’s family will greet friends beginning at 2 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, PO Box 338, Kingstree, SC 29556.  Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Virginia Brockinton Gee, 91, wife of the late Daniel Revell Gee Sr., passed away on July 13, 2023,  in Greenville, SC.

Mrs. Gee was born on July 29, 1931, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of Virginia Turnell and William Burroughs Brockinton.  A former Miss Kingstree, she was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Columbia College.  A music major while attending Columbia College, she returned to Kingstree to marry Dan Gee.   She began her membership in the Kingstree United Methodist Church Choir at age 14 and continued her service until her increasing macular degeneration forced her to retire from the choir in her mid 80s.  Along with her mother, she sang in numerous church cantatas, Christmas programs, weddings, and funerals across the state.

In addition, she enjoyed dancing, reading, playing in both day and night bridge and Tripoley clubs, cross stitching, vacationing at the beach, tutoring elementary children at various schools and volunteering at the church.  She and Dan loved dancing in both their younger days at Pawley’s Island and later in Kingstree as members of the Moose Lodge.  She once said that she liked nothing better than a cup of tea, a good book and a warm blanket.  Spending time with family during the holidays and especially the annual family trips to Garden City were some of her favorite things to do.  She and Dan were very involved in fundraising for Williamsburg Academy.  An avid sports fan, she enjoyed watching golf and tennis on TV and never missed the Wimbledon Championship matches.

In addition to being a homemaker, she worked as a bookkeeper part time for the US Department of Agriculture during numerous tobacco seasons.

Also, the family would like to especially thank Ms. Betsy Gordon and the late Ms. Jean Edwins for their steadfast friendship, love and devotion for so many years as well as Ms. Virginia Ann McIntosh, a dear friend since childhood, that visited with Virginia just five days prior to her death.

Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Revell Gee Sr., her daughter, Lou Ann Gee of Kingstree, SC, and her sister Betty Lou Fowler of Bennettsville, SC.  She is survived by her sons Daniel R. Gee Jr (Nancy) of Wake Forest, NC, William R. Gee (Beth) of Anderson, SC, Charles B. Gee (Linda) of Irmo, SC and Paul T. Gee (Lynn Marie) of Powdersville, SC, as well as her 9 grandchildren:  Taylor (Michael), Kaylan, Daniel, Jordan, Kinley (Wesley), Ryan, Karmen, Sam and Tatum and 2 great grandchildren, 4 nephews and 2 nieces.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Kingstree United Methodist Church with visitation beginning at 1:15 until time for the service. Burial will follow the funeral service at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, she requested that donations be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Kevin Brian McAllister, 50, husband of Tracy Ann McAllister, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at MUSC Charleston after a brief illness.

     Kevin was born May 14, 1973, in Chattanooga, TN, a son of  William Wright “Billy” McAllister and  Jeanette Feagin McAllister. He was a 1991 graduate of Williamsburg Academy, attended Francis Marion University and Williamsburg Technical College, and graduated from CSX Conductor School and Engineer School. Kevin was a Locomotive Engineer for CSX Railroad. He enjoyed life to the fullest, especially golf, Clemson football, and the South Carolina beaches. He loved the game of football and assisted with many football camps over the years.

     Surviving Kevin, in addition to his wife Tracy, and his parents, Billy and Jeanette, are: his son, Kevin Brian McAllister II,  all of Kingstree; brother, William Andrew “Andy” (Tammy) McAllister of Myrtle Beach, SC; father and mother-in-law, David and Patricia Floyd of Kingstree; sisters-in-law, Pamela (Stephen) Burgess of Kingstree and Theresa (Tom) Gossard of Turbeville; brothers-in-law, David B. (Karol Ann) Floyd, Jr. and Danny Floyd, both of Kingstree; nieces and nephews, Austin (Cassidy) McAllister of Moncks Corner, William Andrew “Drew” (Sara) McAllister II of Myrtle Beach, Chelsea Ann (Dylan) Abrams of Kingstree, Brandon (Amy) Abrams of Andrews, SC, Allie Gossard of Turbeville, and Hope and Faith Burgess of Kingstree; cousins that were like sisters, Gayle (Ben and special friend Jerry) Dukes and Tammy (Jack) Hechell, both of Florence, SC; young men who Kevin loved like his own sons, Caleb Kline, Dalton Hall, Aiden Stuckey, Joseph McClary, and John Wyatt Hanniford; many other beloved cousins and aunts and uncles; and his beloved fur babies, Lily and Dixie. Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Rowena McAllister and Lucille Feagin and several other aunts, uncles, and family members.

      Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Monday, July 10, 2023, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. Kevin’s family will greet friends from 2 to 3 PM in the church sanctuary.  Kevin’s family would love for those attending the service to wear a Clemson or Hawaiian shirt to honor Kevin.

     Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.StJude.org. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com and cards may be mailed to the funeral home at 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mr. William E. “Bill” Brown, age 69, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Camden Health and Rehabilitation of Greensboro, NC. The family will hold a private celebration of life in accordance with Mr. Bill’s wishes at a later date.

          Mr. Brown was born June 16, 1953 in Sumter, SC a son of the late Wilson and Vernice Delma Smith Brown. He was a retired employee of the City of High Point, NC where he worked in the IT Department. Bill enjoyed computers and would help anyone who asked for his help. When called upon, he would show up at the door with a smile on his face and go straight to work. Bill had a keen mind and expansive curiosity that led to his degree in Philosophy from the University of South Carolina. He was an avid reader and enjoyed conversations with others on a multitude of books and topics.  

          In addition to his parents, Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his best friend, love of his life, and wife, Peggy Ketchen Brown.

          Survivors include his brother-in-law, Mike (Ranae) Ketchen; sister-in-law, Ann Huntley; nephew, Mac (Tabitha) Huntley; niece, Cynthia (Wayne) Southard; and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

          Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

         Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Brown family.

Diane Tyler Baylor, age 56, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

     Diane graduated from Williamsburg Academy in 1985 and went on to get her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Coastal Carolina University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Webster University. She was employed as a Mental Health Counselor at Waccamaw Mental Health for the past 28 years and touched hundreds of lives throughout her career. Diane attended Williamsburg Baptist Church.

     Diane is survived by her husband of 24 years, Robert “Bobby” Baylor. Together, they had two beloved children: Robert “Tyler” Baylor, and James “Holdon” Baylor. Diane is also survived by Josh Baylor, her nephew, who was like a son to her, her mother, Ruby James Tyler, brother, George “Al” Tyler, sister-in-law, Tammy Justice, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins – all who loved her dearly. Diane is preceded in death by her father, George Lorin Tyler, her maternal grandparents, Emerson M. and Loraine Wren James, and paternal grandparents, James Milton and Gertrude Nesmith Tyler.

     As an avid player and lover of all things sports-related, Diane served her community by coaching hundreds of children over the past 20 years. She was a member and supporter of the Williamsburg Academy Booster Club and served as a coach and assistant coach to various softball and basketball teams at Williamsburg Academy.

     Please join us in celebrating her life with a visitation at 11 AM and funeral services at 1 PM on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Memorials may be made to the church of your choice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Williamsburg Booster Club, P.O. Box 2, Kingstree, SC 29556, or to the Diane Tyler Baylor Memorial Fund at The Bank of Greeleyville, 209 M.L. King Jr. Hwy, Kingstree, SC 29556.

     The family wished to express our gratitude for the love and support shown to us by so many. A special thanks to the members of the Williamsburg Class of 2023 and their families. We thank God with every remembrance of you. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

     Ivy Mason Horton Trado, 61, wife of William E. “Bill” Trado, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

     Ivy was born September 3, 1961, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Samuel Warren Horton, Jr. and Barbara Jayne Lewis Horton. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Montreat College. Ivy was employed at USDA, Farm Services Agency in Kingstree, and she enjoyed helping the farmers who came there. Ivy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and really anything outdoors. She was an accomplished marksman and an amazing artist. Ivy loved her children and grandchildren and was exceedingly proud of them.

     Surviving Ivy, in addition to her husband Bill, are: her son, Will (Rachel) Caulder of Kingstree; her daughter, Kirkley (Jay) Moersen of Clemson; stepchildren, Brandon (Ashley) Trado of Apex, NC and Aimee Trado (Jon) Davis of Anderson, SC; 8 grandchildren, William Caulder, Charlie Caulder, Julianne Caulder, Caroline Moersen, Charlotte Moersen, Logan Trado, Cole Trado, and Wyatt Davis; her brother, Sam (Linda) Horton of Kingstree; and her sister, Margie Horton (Warren) Cooper of Murrells Inlet.

     There will be a private family graveside service at Williamsburg Cemetery.

     Memorials may be made to SC Wildlife Federation online at www.scwf.org or mail to SC Wildlife Federation, 455 St. Andrews Road, Suite B1, Columbia, SC 29210. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Jeanette Thomas Dodd, 88, wife of Rev. John R. Dodd, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Manning, SC.

      Mrs. Dodd was born August 15, 1934, in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Dewey Thomas and Emma Campbell Thomas. She served the Lord through her love of music. Through their serving God in Presbyterian churches, one in Charleston, West Virginia and four in South Carolina which are Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill; Kingstree Presbyterian Church and Central Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, and Sardinia Presbyterian Church in New Zion. Jeanette was involved in every church either as a choir member, organist, or choir director as well as a soloist.

     Seven of Rev. Dodd’s grandchildren all lovingly call her grandma, and she cherished each one of them: Cassidy Paino, Daniel Dodd, Thomas Kyle, Christopher Kyle, Desiree Kyle, Jonathan Kyle, and Hannah Kyle.

     Her beautiful smile would light up a room along with her expressions of love for all she came in contact with. She was also very active in the Women in the Church and Garden Makers Garden Club.

      A service of worship and thanksgiving, conducted by Rev. Zach Simmons and Rev. Robert Jolly, will be held at 3 PM Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Kingstree Presbyterian Church. Visitation  will be one hour before the service in the church fellowship hall.

     Memorials may be made to any one of the three churches she served: Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556, Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Sardinia Presbyterian Church, 1386 Garland Road, New Zion, SC 29111. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

John Wesley Disher, Jr., 44, husband of Theresa Hilton Disher, died suddenly Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home in Kingstree.

     John was born March 22, 1979, in Kingstree, SC, a son of Irene Kinard Disher and the late John Wesley “Buzzy” Disher, Sr. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and attended the College of Charleston. John was a realist artist and enjoyed woodcarving, fishing, cooking, video gaming, and spending time at the beach. In addition to being a devoted father, John was an avid Gamecock fan.

     Surviving John, in addition to his wife, Theresa Disher  and his mother, Irene Disher of Kingstree, are: his brother, Mark (Marie) Disher; his daughters, Leia Disher and Brittney (Joel) Coker; his sons, John Mark Disher, Nikkolas Dodge, Tyler (Becky) Powell, and David Gauthier, Jr.

      Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Friday, May 26, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. John’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

     Memorials may be made to The Celiac Disease Foundation, 20350 Ventura Blvd., Ste 240, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 or online at www.celiac.org. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

     Becky Lynn Price, 50, died suddenly Thursday, May 18, 2023, at her home in Kingstree.

     Becky was born December 6, 1972, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of Linda Floyd Price and the late Billy Laverne Price. She was a 1991 graduate of Williamsburg Academy and was a member of the Williamsburg County Election Board. Becky enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising ducks, and singing. She loved her dogs Sadie and Bear. She was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Church.

     Surviving Becky, in addition to her mother Linda, are: her sister, Ginger (John) Matthews of Myrtle Beach; her brother, Bill (Tracy) Price of Kingstree; nephews, Charlton Webber, Billy Price, and Dutch Webber; a niece, Mary Hannah Price; and numerous aunts and uncles.

      Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, with a committal service at Sandy Bay Cemetery. Becky’s family will greet friends from 1 to 2 PM in the church sanctuary.

     Memorials may be made to Ryelei’s Rescues, 309 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com