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Michael L. Horton

Mable W. Rodgers

10/25/1948 – 04/13/2023

Lynchburg

 

Funeral Services

 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 1:00pm at Kingstree Presbyterian Church with the Pastor Robert Jolly presiding. Visitation to follow the service.

Visitation

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 1:00pm at Kingstree Presbyterian Church with the Pastor Robert Jolly presiding. Visitation to follow the service.

Memorials

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pee Dee FCA, PO Box 292, Kingstree, SC 29556. For online go to My.FCA.Org and type in Pee Dee for the Area. Then click on donate.

Michael Lee Horton, Sr., husband of the late Cheryl Smith Horton, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on April 13, 2023. He was 74 years old.

 

Born October 25, 1948, in Kingstree, he was the son of the late Edward Conyers Horton and the late Verdessa Thor Horton.  He was a proud 1971 graduate of Clemson University, with a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering. Upon graduation, he served as teacher at St. Mark Elementary School in Kingstree, SC for one year. He then was employed by Baxter first as chemist, then chemical engineer. Following this, he was employed by Gist-Brocades as project engineer, and engineering manager. He then served as engineering manager for International Biosynthetics. Later, he and six others purchased the site from IBIS and created Ferm-Pro Manufacturing where he served as Vice President of Engineering until its acquisition by Martek. He served as Director of Engineering for Martek Biosciences until his retirement in 2011. Then he served as an engineering consultant to DSM Nutritional Products.

 

Mike was a founding, and faithful member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church (PCA), where he served as elder, deacon, and Sunday school teacher. He was a strong, godly man with an endearing presence, who will be remembered as a devoted husband and loving father. He adored his grandchildren and was a doting “Bebop”. His godly example of humility and wisdom, along with his witty sense of humor, will be forever missed.

 

He is survived by his son Michael “Lee” Horton, Jr. (Allison) of Lynchburg, SC; daughter Michelle Horton Gall (Nathan) of Auburndale, FL; grandchildren Michael Lee Horton, III, Gamble Thomas Horton, Edward Conyers Horton, Kate Marie McFaddin Horton, Jack Nolen Gall, Wyatt Nathan Gall, and Julia Debra Nadine Gall.

 

Michael is now reunited in heaven with his wife, Cheryl Smith Horton and daughter, Christina Sara Horton.

 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 1:00pm at Kingstree Presbyterian Church with the Pastor Robert Jolly presiding. Visitation to follow the service.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pee Dee FCA, PO Box 292, Kingstree, SC 29556. For online go to My.FCA.Org and type in Pee Dee for the Area. Then click on donate.

Emma Kate Brown

Mable W. Rodgers

 03/24/2023

Alpharetta, GA

 

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be private.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or if you would like to have a tree planted in Emma’s memory, please contact:

The Arbor Day Foundation
211 N. 12th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

Toll Free: 1-888-448-7337
8am to 7pm Central Time
Monday through Friday

or

donate online at:  https://shop.arborday.org/commemorative-trees-in-memory

Emma Kate Brown, 17, daughter of James L. Brown and Karen Brown Johnston passed away on March 24, 2023.

Emma was a senior at Denmark High School in Alpharetta, GA. Emma attended Williamsburg Academy in Kingstree, SC from first through eighth grade where she was very active in school activities and sports.  She loved cheerleading and enjoyed spending time with her cheer squad. Emma was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church and actively participated in Kingstree Community Youth.

Emma’s heart was big and beautiful, and she loved being with family and friends. She was incredibly talented as she created stunning crafts and artwork. Emma had a passion for hiking and would often hike trails in North Georgia with family and friends. She loved anything outdoors, snow-skiing with family, and spending time fishing with her Dad. Emma had many pets growing up and enjoyed caring for animals.  She loved doing her make-up, going shopping with her friends and sisters, and driving around listening to Taylor Swift way too loudly. “Emmie”, as she was affectionately called, loved for everything to smell good like vanilla. She loved creating things for others to bring them joy, which included baking birthday cakes for her family, especially sewing, knitting, and crocheting blankets and toys for her little brother Crew. Emma loved experiencing new restaurants, new shops, and often said she loved the feeling of exploring new places. Emma was passionate about anything in nature, and especially had a love for flowers and sunsets. You could often find her spending time outside studying the earth and searching for four-leaf clovers. She never passed up an opportunity to take her little sister, Kylie, to get an after-school treat from Starbucks or Chick-Fil-A. Emma was always willing to extend a hand of service and loved supporting and helping her Mom, Dad, and siblings any way she could.

Emma’s contagious laugh and big smile brought so much happiness and warmth to so many people. Her friends expressed how her love and kindness helped them through their hardest days and how selfless she was.

Emma Kate is survived by her father Jay Brown; her mother Karen Brown Johnston; her sisters Milli Brown and Kylie Foxworth; her brother Crew Johnston; her grandparents Rob and Annette Terblanche; Grandmother Julie Brown; her Aunt Lauri (Andy) Stevenson; her Uncle Mike (Alicia) Terblanche; and many other dear family members and friends.

Emma is now reunited in Heaven with her “Deda”, James L. Brown, Jr.

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or if you would like to have a tree planted in Emma’s memory, please contact:

The Arbor Day Foundation
211 N. 12th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

OR donate online at:  https://shop.arborday.org/commemorative-trees-in-memory

Enver McCrea Carter

Mable W. Rodgers

01/07/1939 – 03/24/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Monday, March 27, 2023, at Williamsburg Baptist Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

Visitation

Enver’s family will greet friends from 11 to 12 at the church just before the service.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church, 8378 Hemingway Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or online at www.samaritanspurse.org

Enver McCrea Carter, 84, wife of the late Wayland J. Carter, died Friday, March 24, 2023, in Mt. Pleasant, SC after a long illness.

    “Miss Enver” was born  January 7, 1939, in the Cedar Swamp community of Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas Martin McCrea and Martha Brown McCrea. She retired from Montgomery, Floyd, and Wagner Medical Practice after 24 years. Enver had a true servant’s heart, always serving others- her family, her church and her community. She and her husband Wayland were charter members of Williamsburg Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and served on many committees, always ready to step in where she saw a need. Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child ministry was one of her favorite ministries. She delighted in preparing boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

     Surviving Mrs. Carter are: her children, Joyce (Eric) Wise of Kingstree, SC, Lavoy (Lisa) Carter of Lugoff, SC, and Rev. Clark (Sherri) Carter of Summerville, SC.; grandchildren, Jay (Jennifer) Moore, Justin Moore, Jessica (Patrick) Johnson, Kristen (Brent) LaPlante, Katelyn (Austin) Jenkins, Daniel Carter, Jordan (Juanita) Carter, Kelli (Isaac) Burt, and Craig (Megan) Carter; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; 2 siblings, Crawford Price and Glenn McCrea; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Wayland, Enver was preceded in death by her siblings, Armstrong McCrea and Euva Swails.

     Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Monday, March 27, 2023, at Williamsburg Baptist Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Enver’s family will greet friends from 11 to 12 at the church just before the service.

     Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church, 8378 Hemingway Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or online at www.samaritanspurse.org

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

 

Karen Culick Gause

Mable W. Rodgers

12/13/1959 – 03/23/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

The graveside funeral service will be held 2 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.

Visitation

The family will receive friends in the church following the service.

Memorials

      Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, PO Box 338, Kingstree, SC 29556.  

Karen Culick Gause, 63, wife of the late Anthony Gause, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her home in Kingstree, surrounded by her beloved family.

     Karen was born December 13, 1959, in Sumter, SC, a daughter of Noveleen Gertrude Lee Culick and the late Courtney Eugene Culick. She was a 1978 graduate of Sumter High School and was an employee of Edwards and Mims Insurance Agency for 32 years. She attended Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she sang specials for worship service. Karen enjoyed puzzles, shopping, and especially spending time with her family.

     Surviving Mrs. Gause, in addition to her mother Noveleen of Scranton, are: her son, Gene Gause of Kingstree; mother-in-law Maedine Gause of Kingstree; sisters, Debra (John Ervin) Chapman of Winnsboro, Wanda Culick of Scranton, and Robyn (Roy) Jones of Georgetown; brother-in-law, Donald Gause of Charleston; nieces, Lisa Robinson, Michelle Rabon, Courtney Anderson, and Kristen Gause; step niece, Chasity Hopkins.

      Karen was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Lee Gause.

      The graveside funeral service will be held 2 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church following the service.

      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

Ida Kathleen Barker Evans

Mable W. Rodgers

01/30/1927 – 03/21/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

The funeral service will be 2 P.M. Sunday, March 26, in Kingstree Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

Visitation

The family will receive friends from 5-7 on Saturday March 25 at Kingstree Presbyterian Church.

Memorials

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Dee Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund – Williamsburg Academy Development Fund of Williamsburg Academy, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC; or Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Ida Kathleen Barker Evans, 96, wife of the late Willard Dye (W.D.) Evans, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1927 in Lumberton, NC to Prentice Reid Barker, Sr. and Ida Thelma Britt Barker. Kathleen is survived by her son, David Barker Evans, and his wife, Stephanie.

Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, David Hunter (Alex) Evans and Hanna Kathleen Evans (Hugh) McCutchen and their children, Benjamin David Evans, and John Harris McCutchen, who provide much love and laughter.

Kathleen is also survived by a host of family and friends who will treasure her memory. In addition to her husband and parents, Kathleen was predeceased by her first son, Willard Dye “Dee” Evans, Jr.; her sister, Helen Reid Barker Kellahan; and five brothers, Pitman Warwick Barker, John Alexander Barker, Ernest Knox Barker, Horace Russell Barker, and Prentice Reid Barker, Jr.

Kathleen grew up in Lumberton, NC on a tobacco and dairy farm and was an avid horsewoman. Following her graduation from Lumberton High School, she attended Coker College, SC. Kathleen transferred to East Carolina University, NC and graduated with a B.S. in business. After teaching bookkeeping in Dunn, NC, Kathleen moved to Kingstree, SC and married W.D. in 1954. They remained happily married for 60 years.

Kathleen also employed her business skills at Winslow Chevrolet and for the Superintendent of Education, Williamsburg County, SC. She was instrumental in the founding of Williamsburg Academy where she taught typing and bookkeeping. One of her greatest joys was to serve as secretary/bookkeeper for W.D. Evans and Son for 30 years. Kathleen was a charter member of the Kingstree Presbyterian Church and was an active, devoted member. She served as the treasurer for the Women in the Church for 30 years.

Kathleen shared her musical talent by playing piano for the early service at Bethel Presbyterian Church for 6 years. She greatly enjoyed time with family, cross stitching, playing bridge with friends, and wonderful excursions to the beach.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all in the community who reached out in various ways. Special thanks are offered to Delores McFadden, Suzanne Arnau, Dana

Williams and Amedisys Hospice staff. The family will receive friends from 5-7 on Saturday March 25 at Kingstree Presbyterian Church.

The funeral service will be 2 P.M. Sunday, March 26, in Kingstree Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Dee Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund – Williamsburg Academy Development Fund of Williamsburg Academy, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC; or Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Stanley W. Myers

Mable W. Rodgers

10/02/1937 – 03/15/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

Graveside funeral services will be held 2:30 PM, Friday, March 17, 2023, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

Visitation

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home just before the graveside service.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.  

Stanley Windsor Myers, 85, husband of the late Helen Calcutt Myers, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at MUSC Florence in Florence, SC.

     Mr. Myers was born October 2, 1937, in Olanta, SC, a son of the late Heyward Stanley Myers and Mary Rosalind Lewis Myers. He was a graduate of Olanta High School and was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. For many years Mr. Stanley owned and operated one of the first contracting companies in the telephone industry, working closely with Farmers Telephone Cooperative. He was a designer of The Warrior one man fishing boat and a former commercial deep-sea fisherman. Mr. Myers was the retired owner of Kingstree Power Equipment Co.

     Surviving Mr. Myers are: his sons, Winn (Margie) Myers of Greeleyville, SC and Woody (Emily) Myers of Lake City, SC; 4 grandchildren, Marla (Timothy) Godwin of Kingstree,SC,  Baker (Kristen) Myers of Florence, SC, Brooke Myers of Charlotte, NC, and Austin Myers of Charleston, SC; 2 great grandchildren, Emma Myers and Katie Godwin; a brother, Newell A. Myers of Greeleyville, SC; an a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife Helen, Stanley was preceded in death by a sister, Mazine Mixon.

      Graveside funeral services will be held 2:30 PM, Friday, March 17, 2023, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home just before the graveside service.

     Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.  Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Dorothy K. Bass

Mable W. Rodgers

03/21/1927 -03/07/2023

North Charleston

 

Funeral Services

Her Memorial Service will be held Monday, March 13th at 1:45 P.M. in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel at 2180 Greenridge Road, North Charleston.

Visitation

The family will gather with friends after the conclusion of the services.

Memorials

Memorials may be given to Portside Baptist Church at 1179 Remount Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29406 and Kingstree PCA Church at P.O. Box 904, Kingstree, S.C. 29556.

Dorothy Vyonne Kinard Bass, of North Charleston, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Theron Bass Jr. We, her family, grieve at her passing, but we rejoice in her release from earthly suffering to the joy and peace of her Heavenly Father.

Mrs. Bass, who was 95, was born March 21st, 1927, in North Charleston, S.C. and was a daughter of the late Marion Redman Kinard and Gertrude Driggers Kinard. Dot was very dedicated to her family and was a homemaker and excellent Southern cook. She was also an avid gardener and could make any plant thrive. As a member of Portside Baptist Church, she was always in charge of making the banana pudding for most church functions. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Dot is survived by two sons: Arthur Theron Bass III (Ellen) and Glenn Eugene Bass; one grandson: Kevin Bass (Stephanie); three great grandchildren: Christopher, Catherine, and Charlotte Bass. She was preceded in death by another grandson: Christopher Scott Bass; and a daughter-in-law: Pam Bass (Glenn) and five siblings: Allen Kinard, Herbert Kinard, Willard Kinard, Margaret K. Singletary Peagler, and Mildred K. Howard.

Her Memorial Service will be held Monday, March 13th at 1:45 P.M. in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel at 2180 Greenridge Road, North Charleston. The family will gather with friends after the conclusion of the services. Interment will be for immediate family only, at 1:00 P.M., at Carolina Memorial Park on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel.

Memorials may be given to Portside Baptist Church at 1179 Remount Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29406 and Kingstree PCA Church at P.O. Box 904, Kingstree, S.C. 29556.

Steve Hudson

Mable W. Rodgers

08/29/1954 – 03/07/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held 3 PM, Friday, March 10, 2023, at Millwood United Methodist Church.

Visitation

The family will receive friends beginning at 2 PM in the church.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to MUSC Foundation, Rena N. Grant Sickle Cell Center, 18 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29425 or online at https://giving.musc.edu.  

Murray Steve Hudson, 68, husband of Vicki  Hudson, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his home in Kingstree, surrounded by his beloved family.

Steve was born August 29, 1954, in Kingstree the son of the late Carl Eugene Hudson and Hazel Idelle Miles Hudson. He was a 1972 graduate of Williamsburg Academy and was a farm equipment technician. Steve was an avid fisherman and enjoyed Wednesday Night Supper Club and especially spending time with his family. He was a member of Millwood United Methodist Church.

Surviving Steve, in addition to his wife Vicki, are: his sisters, Claire (Len) Gaskins and Joyce Epps; his children, Chuck (Tracy) Webb, Dwayne (Jamie) Webb, and Angel (Randal) Lee, all of Kingstree, SC, Liza (Kurt) Kelly and Caitlin (Corey) Luther, both of Hartsville, SC; his loving grandchildren, Bonita, Ashley, Montana, Danielle, Tabitha, Sarah, Jordan, Savannah, Trevor, Shaina, Adeline, Peter, Caleb, Judah, James, and Amya; 8 great grandchildren; grands of the heart, Sarah Grace (Brett) Smith and Leanne (Taylor) Scott; special friends, Linda Murphy, Peanut Murphy, and Jenny McFadden; and many special friends who became family.

Funeral services will be held 3 PM, Friday, March 10, 2023, at Millwood United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends beginning at 2 PM in the church.

Memorials may be made to MUSC Foundation, Rena N. Grant Sickle Cell Center, 18 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29425 or online at https://giving.musc.edu.  Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Jerry Clifton Brown Jr. “Jay”

Mable W. Rodgers

07/23/1979 – 03/02/2023

Florence

 

Funeral Services

A private family service has been held.

Jerry “Jay” Clifton Brown Jr., 43, died Wednesday, March 2, 2023, at his home in Florence.

Mr. Brown was born July 23, 1979, in Sumter, SC,  the son of Jean Easler Brown and the late Jerry Clifton Brown Sr. Jay was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy. He enjoyed working with his father and grandfather at Lane Pole Company. He grew up enjoying hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Jay also enjoyed working in shipping throughout his work career.

Surviving Mr. Brown, along with his mother Jean, are: his children, daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Brown of Tennessee  and Alice-Ann Lea Brown and his son, David Clifton Brown, both of Ruby, SC, a sister, Tiffaney Nicole Brown, a niece, Avery Jean Brown, both of Florence, SC;  Significant Other, Kendra Stokes Keels and her sons all of Florence and numerous aunts, uncles cousins and friends.

A private family service has been held for Mr. Brown. All online condolences can be sent to www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Anthony Gause

Mable W. Rodgers

06/24/1963 – 02/16/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

The graveside funeral service will be held 2 PM, Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.

Visitation

The family will receive friends in the church following the service.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, PO Box 338, Kingstree, SC 29556.  

Anthony Gause, 59, husband of Karen Culick Gause, died Thursday, February 16, 2023, at his home in Kingstree, surrounded by his beloved family.

     Anthony was born June 24, 1963, in Kingstree, SC, a son of Maedine Parker Gause and the late Donald Lee Gause. He was a 1981 graduate of Williamsburg Academy, earned an Associate’s Degree at Williamsburg Technical College, and received his Paramedic’s License in 1985. Anthony was a retired paramedic for Williamsburg County and a former firefighter with Kingstree Fire Department and Williamsburg County Fire Department. He enjoyed farming as a hobby, hunting, and tinkering with old cars. Anthony attended Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church.

     Surviving Anthony, in addition to his wife Karen and his mother Maedine, both of Kingstree, SC, are: his son, Gene Gause of Kingstree, SC; his brother Donald Gause of Charleston, SC; and a niece, Kristen Gause.

      The graveside funeral service will be held 2 PM, Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church following the service.

     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

 

Christina Sara Horton

Mable W. Rodgers

11/13/1980 – 02/15/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 18th at 2pm at Kingstree Presbyterian Church.

Visitation

The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.

Memorials

For anyone who so wishes, memorials can be made to House of Mews Memphis, a cat rescue shelter that Christy adored and donated much of her time and graphic talents to. Donations can be made in her memory at houseofmews.com.

Christina Sara Horton, daughter of Michael Lee Horton and the late Cheryl Smith Horton, passed away peacefully after a brief illness while surrounded by her family on February 15, 2023. Christina was 42 years old.

Christy was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and received her Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications from Clemson University. She was employed by Brooke and Whittle as a Prepress Lead. Christy also worked as a freelance graphic designer for her own company, Christy Horton Designs.

Christy’s heart was enormous and beautiful, and everyone who knew her could see her special light. Whether it was her love for her family, friends, animals, or the Lord – she gave it all and gave it abundantly. She was beyond thrilled to become an aunt to Michael, Gamble, Conyers, Kate Marie, Jack, Wyatt and Julia and they brought her so much joy. She was the proudest aunt and would tell everyone about them. Her parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and fur babies meant the world to her. She was incredibly talented, and her family and friends will always treasure the beautiful artwork, photography and hilariously creative gifts that she made for them over the years.

She is survived by her father, Michael Horton, Sr of Kingstree; her sister, Michelle Gall (Nathan) of Auburndale, FL; brother, Lee Horton (Allison) of Lynchburg, SC; Her nephews, Michael, Gamble, Conyers, Jack and Wyatt and nieces, Kate Marie and Julia; her grandmother, Sara Smith of Hebron, SC; and many other dear family members and friends.

Christy is now reunited in heaven with her mother, Cheryl Smith Horton, who was also her best friend, as well as her grandparents.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 18th at 2pm at Kingstree Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.

For anyone who so wishes, memorials can be made to House of Mews Memphis, a cat rescue shelter that Christy adored and donated much of her time and graphic talents to. Donations can be made in her memory at houseofmews.com.  Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Dianne B. Reaves

Mable W. Rodgers

04/02/1947 – 02/12/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

A funeral service to celebrate Dianne’s life will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.

Visitation

Mrs. Reaves’ family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Mrs. Opal Dianne Burgess Reaves, 75, wife of Joe Reaves, died Sunday, February 13, 2023, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

     Mrs. Reaves was born April 2, 1947, in Williamsburg County, SC, a daughter of the late Lamar William Burgess Jr. and Odessa Martin Burgess. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and had worked for Williamsburg Packing Co. and Dargan Construction Company. Dianne was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed baking and gardening.

     Surviving Mrs. Reaves, in addition to her husband Joe, are: her siblings, Dicky (Olivia) Burgess of Midlothian, VA, Janice Hardy of Kingstree, SC, William Lamar “Bill” Burgess, III of Kingstree, and Gail (Leon) McKnight of Florence, SC; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. In addition to her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Miriam R. Burgess. Dianne’s family wishes to thank McLeod Regional Medical Center and especially Dr. Hazelwood for the loving care given to Dianne during her stay there.

     A funeral service to celebrate Dianne’s life will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Mrs. Reaves’ family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.

 Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 

William D. Rogan

Mable W. Rodgers

06/13/1938 – 02/08/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held at 12 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.

Visitation

Mr. Rogan’s family will greet friends and extended family at the funeral home one hour before the service begins..

Memorials

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

Mr. William Dollard Rogan, 84, husband of Jackie Holt Rogan, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at home surrounded by his beloved family.

     Mr. Rogan was born June 18, 1938, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Thomas Stanislaw Rogan and Edelyn Montgomery Rogan. He was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and a veteran of the US Navy. William farmed for many years and retired as a Liberty Life Insurance Agent. He enjoyed golf and fishing and was a member of McDowell Presbyterian Church before it disbanded.

     Surviving Mr. Rogan, in addition to Jackie, his wife of 65 years, are: his children, Bitsey (Jimmy) Fickling, Millie (Monty) Hicks, and William D. Rogan, Jr; grandchildren, Savanna (Channon Lee) Welch, Vanessa King Epps, Rogan (Miller) Mellette, Perry Lee Hicks, Sara (Michael) Yarborough, May Elizabeth Rogan, and William D. Rogan, III; great grandchildren, Holt Welch, Luke Welch, Carsten Mellette, Jackson Mellette, Olive Grace Mellette, Millie Mellette, and Kara Barkley; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas S. Rogan, Jr. and two sisters,  Florence R. Little and Judy R.  Henson.

     Funeral services will be held at 12 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Mr. Rogan’s family will greet friends and extended family at the funeral home one hour before the service begins. There will be a private burial in New Market Cemetery following the funeral service.

 Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org, or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

William Sheldon Reynolds

Mable W. Rodgers

1933 – 2023

Bishopville

 

Funeral Services

A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 11 o’clock on Friday, February 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Bishopville, South Carolina, with the Rev. Keith Allison officiating.

Visitation

The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The burial will be at 3 o’clock at Kingstree Memorial Gardens, in Kingstree, SC.

Memorials

     Memorials may be made in his honor to First Baptist Church of Bishopville, 229 West Church Street, Bishopville, SC. 29010.

     It is with deep sorrow that the Reynolds family announces the death of Mr. William Sheldon “Toby” Reynolds, 89.
     Mr. Reynolds entered into rest on Saturday, January 28, 2023. The Directors of Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home are caring for the family. A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 11 o’clock on Friday, February 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Bishopville, South Carolina, with the Rev. Keith Allison officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The burial will be at 3 o’clock at Kingstree Memorial Gardens, in Kingstree, SC.
     Memorials may be made in his honor to First Baptist Church of Bishopville, 229 West Church Street, Bishopville, SC. 29010.
     Mr. Reynolds was born in Bishopville, SC, and was the son of William S. Reynolds and Azilee Vivian Lupo Reynolds. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bishopville for 68 years. He graduated from Bishopville High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina in 1955 and was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternal organization. He married Jean Howard Skinner on December 18, 1955, and began work with Sonoco Products Company in Hartsville, SC, where he served in various sales functions before retiring after 36 years as Director of National Accounts.
     Mr. Reynolds served in the Army National Guard and was a proud member of the American Legion Post #29. Through the years, he served in various community organizations and was a founding member of the Bishopville Rescue Squad and the Bishopville Jaycees.
     He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed quail hunting with his good friend, Max DuBose and he also enjoyed flounder fishing with his friend, Tim McGee, and brother George Anthony “Skeeter” Reynolds. He was a member of the Sonoco Old Timers Club and rarely missed a member gathering. In later years, he enjoyed following his grandchildren’s athletic events and graduations.
     He was preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Jean Howard Skinner Reynolds of Bishopville, SC.
     He is survived by his son, William Sheldon (Sarah) Reynolds IV of Kingstree, SC; four grandchildren, William Evan (Margaret) Reynolds, Olivia Paige Reynolds, James Clayton Reynolds, Jeana Faye Reynolds; two great-grandchildren, Anne Mishoe Reynolds, and Carver Louise Reynolds.

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

 

Lola Driggers White

Mable W. Rodgers

04/22/1939 – 01/24/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, January 27, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Visitation

The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 Thursday afternoon at the funeral home  with a visitation to follow from 6 to 8 PM.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church, 107 Hirsch Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or a charity of one’s choice.

Lola Ann Driggers White, 83, wife of the late Frederick J. White, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at MUSC Health Florence.

Mrs. White was born April 22, 1939, in Williamsburg County, SC, a daughter of the late Albert Bright Driggers and Mary Lee Blakely Driggers. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Coker College and a master’s degree and special education certification from Francis Marion College. Mrs. White taught English and History and coached basketball in Andrews, Florence, England, St. Stephen, and Kingstree. She was a member of the Pilot Club, Director of Williamsburg County Parents Anonymous, volunteered with the Felician Sisters’ outreach and tutoring programs and still found time to enjoy gardening, reading, and puzzle books. “Miss Lola” was an NFL and a Gamecocks fan and she loved Black River and especially spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.

Surviving Mrs. White are: daughters, Donna Patterson of Kingstree, SC and Leslie (Steve) Smith of Oak Ridge, TN; grandchildren, Marie (Mark) Disher and David (Laura) Patterson, both of Kingstree, SC, and  Faith, Chloe, Sophie, and Stephanie Smith, all of Oak Ridge, TN; great grandchildren, Mackenzie and Henry Bryan, Christopher Patterson, and soon to be born, Marissa Patterson, all of Kingstree, SC; sister, Betty D. Donnelly of Andrews; four nieces who were like daughters, Theresa, Dawn, Emilee, and Brandi; and two nephews.

In addition to her parents and her second husband Fred, Lola was preceded in death by her first husband, David A. Winchester, a son, Ron Q. White, 2 brothers, A.B. Driggers and Robert Driggers, and a very special son-in-law, Chris Patterson.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, January 27, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 Thursday afternoon at the funeral home  with a visitation to follow from 6 to 8 PM.

Memorials may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church, 107 Hirsch Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

 

Loretta Gause

Mable W. Rodgers

09/19/1953 – 01/18/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

Graveside funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.

Visitation

Loretta’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, PO Box 338, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Loretta Gause, 69, wife of Barney Jeremiah Gause, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by her beloved family.

Mrs. Gause was born September 19, 1953, in Florence County, SC, a daughter of the late Cozart and Margarite Port Marlow. She retired, after 30 years, as the secretary of the cafeteria at Kingstree Elementary School. Loretta was a member of Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving Mrs. Gause, in addition to her husband Barney, are: her children, Angela (Jamie) Altman, Travis (Audra) Gause, and Ryan Gause; grandchildren, Skyler, Waylon, and Ryder Altman, Gray Gause and another grandchild to be born in July; siblings, William (Sue) Marlow, Phillip (Lynn) Marlow, Althea (Thomas) Lockliear, Sherry Ferland, and Wanda (Gary) VanEssen; sister-in-law, Deloris Marlow; and honorary sister and brother Marie and Thomas Gause. In addition to her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by siblings, Jeanette Matthews, Billy Marlow, Jessi Marlow, and Tony Marlow.

Graveside funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. Loretta’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be David Gause, Brian Gause, Wayne Poston, Zac Arnold, Shaun Gause, Wayne Marlow, and Ron Feagin.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, PO Box 338,, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

 

Judy Matthews Miles

Mable W. Rodgers

09/17/1945 – 01/18/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

     Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, January 20, 2023, at Kingstree First Free Will Baptist Church, with burial in Sandy Bay Cemetery

Visitation

. Judy’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home

Memorials

     Memorials may be made to First Free Will Baptist Church, 2348 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Judy Ann Matthews Miles, 77, wife of the late Mervin Lavern Miles, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at MUSC in Charleston, SC.

     Mrs. Miles was born September 17, 1945, in Florence County, SC, a daughter of the late Joe and Grace Hancock Matthews. She was a graduate of Florence County schools and retired from Baxter Labs in Kingstree. Judy was a member of Kingstree First Free Will Baptist Church. She loved fishing, gardening, her dogs, and hosting the flea market in Kingstree, where she enjoyed meeting and visiting with everyone.

     Surviving Mrs. Miles are: 2 sons, David L. “Peanut” Miles and Greg “Chubby” (Cindy) Miles both of Kingstree, SC; a daughter, Charlene (Tony) McCrea of Kingstree; daughter-in-law, Annette Miles of Cades; 5 grandchildren, Cody Miles, Dusty (Casey) McCrea, Gregory Miles, Ann (Matt) Worrell, and Matthew Miles; 7 great grandchildren, Rylee and Reed McCrea, Hunter, Allie, and Bailey Miles, and Alexis and Haylee Worrell; and a sister, Joyce Le Brun of Lake City, SC. In addition to her husband Mervin and her parents, Judy was preceded in death by a son, Terry Miles, sister, Elizabeth Haselden, and brothers, Buster, Joe and Billy Matthews.

     Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, January 20, 2023, at Kingstree First Free Will Baptist Church, with burial in Sandy Bay Cemetery. Judy’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home

     Memorials may be made to First Free Will Baptist Church, 2348 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

 

Joyce West Lane

Mable W. Rodgers

03/09/1931 – 01/10/2023

Jacksonville, FL

 

Funeral Services

A graveside funeral service will be held 2 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Crown Point Church, 10153 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Mrs. Joyce West Lane, 91, wife of the late Homer LeRoy “Roy” Lane, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in Jacksonville, FL.

     Mrs. Lane was born March 9, 1931, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of Orin and Mary M. West. Joyce grew up in many places, including Baltimore MD and Anchorage, AK, as her father was in the Coast Guard. She married Roy Lane and they built a life together in Greeleyville, SC. Joyce loved being a housewife and raising their daughters. When Roy died in 1974, Joyce moved to Florida and made a good life there with her family all around her. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, but also a strict one. She enjoyed having fun with her family and making great memories.  She was a member of Crown Point Church in Jacksonville, FL.

     Surviving Mrs. Lane are: two daughters, Debbie Lane and Cindy (Eugene) Stevens, both of Jacksonville, FL; granddaughter, Shana Still; great grandson, Peyton Still; great granddaughter, Addyson Still; sister-in-law, Virginia “Monkey” Way of Kingstree; and a number of nieces and nephews.

     A graveside funeral service will be held 2 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Crown Point Church, 10153 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

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

Samuel A. McCrea

Mable W. Rodgers

01/23/1927 – 01/12/2023

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

A graveside funeral service will be held 2 PM Sunday, January 15, 2023, in Tisdale Cemetery.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Mike Tisdale, 1149 Doc Kellahan Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mr. Samuel Armstrong McCrea, 95, husband of the late Frances Brown McCrea, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Carolina Gardens at Conway, SC.

Mr. McCrea was born January 23, 1927, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late McDowell Armstrong McCrea and Alice Parnell McCrea. Mr. Sammie was a graduate of Kingstree High School, worked at Moses Collis Heating and Air for many years, and retired from Oneita Knitting Mills. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church.

Surviving Mr. McCrea are: three sons, Larry S. (Carol) McCrea, of Murrells Inlet, SC, Michael A. (Carolyn) McCrea, of Leland, NC, and Timothy B. McCrea, of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Larry R. McCrea, Christian McCrea, Kiersti McCrea, and Samuel A. McCrea; and a beloved daughter-in-law, Candy McCrea. In addition to his parents and his wife Mr. McCrea was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Brannon and Cameron McCrea.

A graveside funeral service will be held 2 PM Sunday, January 15, 2023, in Tisdale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Mike Tisdale, 1149 Doc Kellahan Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

 

Margaret K. Tyler

Mable W. Rodgers

04/02/1925 – 12/30/2022

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

     Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Central Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, SC with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

Visitation

Miss Margaret’s family will greet friends at the church one hour before the service on Wednesday.

Memorials

     Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Margaret Kellahan Tyler, 97, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, in Huntsville, AL.

     Mrs. Tyler was born April 2, 1925, in Kingstree, SC, the daughter of the late Richard Melvin Kellahan and Minnie Strong Kellahan. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Winthrop College. “Miss Margaret” was a homemaker and loved to bake, especially proud of her cheese straws and her sourdough bread. She also enjoyed quilting with the ladies of the quilting group at the church. She was a lifelong member of  Central Presbyterian Church.

     Surviving Mrs. Tyler are: her son, Jim (Becky) Tyler of Lexington, SC; her daughter, Sarah T. (Irvin) Stuckey of Huntsville, AL; grandchildren, Hogan (Mollie) Tyler of Columbia, SC, Lauren (Brian) Prahl of Lexington, SC, Charles (Kathleen) Stuckey of Huntsville, AL, and Allison Stuckey (Zac) Cole of Huntsville, AL; 8 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Margaret was preceded in death by her brothers, W.N. “Billy” Kellahan and Richard Herman “Dick” Kellahan.

     Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Central Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, SC with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Miss Margaret’s family will greet friends at the church one hour before the service on Wednesday.

     Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

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