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Lila Mae H. Harrelson

Mable W. Rodgers

10/21/1932 – 01/27/2022

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

A graveside funeral service will be 3 PM, Monday, January 31, 2022, in Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC. All Covid protocols will be implemented, so please wear a mask.

Mrs. Lila Mae Hucks Harrelson, 89, widow of Billy Harrelson, died at home in Kingstree Thursday, January 27, 2022.

     Mrs. Harrelson was born October 21, 1932, in Horry County, a daughter of the late Cox and Carrie Hyman Hucks. She was a graduate of Conway High School and was formerly employed at Talon in Lake City. She was a member of Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church in Manning, SC.

     Surviving Mrs. Harrelson are: a daughter, Billie Jo H. (Glenn) Lee of Lake City; a son, Tony (Sybel) Harrelson of Maggie Valley, NC; 3 grandchildren, Curtis Green, Mark Harrelson, and Carrie Harrelson; 3 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and 2 sisters, Geraldine Rozier  and Sylvia Jo (Tom) Prosser, both of Charleston. In addition to her parents and her husband Billy, Mrs. Harrelson was preceded in death by 2 sons, Rex and Tommy Harrelson, 1 sister, and 4 brothers.

     A graveside funeral service will be 3 PM, Monday, January 31, 2022, in Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC. All Covid protocols will be implemented, so please wear a mask.

     The family wishes to thank Mrs. Harrelson’s faithful and loving caregivers, Debbie Cox, Shirley Brown, Linda Stone, and Linda Lee. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Thomas F. Spearman

Mable W. Rodgers

05/27/1959 – 01/19/2022

Moncks Corner

 

Funeral Services

A family memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Thomas Franklin “Tommy” Spearman, 62, died at home in Moncks Corner, SC Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

   Mr. Spearman was born May 27, 1959, in Sumter, SC, a son of the late John Edward Spearman and Dolores Armstrong “Dee” Spearman. He attended school in Kingstree until his family moved to Summerville, SC, where he graduated from Summerville High School. Tommy graduated from The Citadel in 1982 with a BA in Mathematics and Business Administration. He earned both a Master of IT Management and a Master of Business Administration from Webster University. Tommy was a fierce competitor. In high school he played football, ran track, and wrestled. He also wrestled as a club sport at the Citadel. After graduating college, he continued to compete as a tri-athlete. This spirit of excellence carried over to his career where he worked for several large companies as the Project, Pricing, or Financial Manager. In 2001, he found his way back to Kingstree to work with his brother John at WPMedia, Inc., coordinating equipment purchasing and installation/implementation of wired LAN and wireless WAN networks for small businesses and county agencies. In 2009, he founded PhiXergy Corp, a non-profit formed to submit renewable and clean energy ideas. Tommy retired to live on Lake Moultrie at Moncks Corner. As gifted as Tommy was at computers, networking, and communications, he loved the outdoors and especially gardening and farming.

   Surviving Mr. Spearman are: his brothers, Colonel John Edward (May) Spearman of Lane, Dr. William Lawrence “Billy” (Starr) Spearman of Beaufort, SC, Robert George “Bobby” (Barbara) Spearman of Edisto Beach, SC, and Dr. James David “Jimmy” (Emily) Spearman of Edisto Beach, SC; his sister, Dr. Maridee Jean (Bill) McLaws of Hendersonville, NC; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Christopher “Tony” Spearman.

      A family memorial service will be planned at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Richard C. Harrington

Mable W. Rodgers

03/29/1949 – 01/23/2022

New Zion

 

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be 1 PM, Friday, January 28, 2022, at Midway Presbyterian Church, EPC, with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation

Mr. Harrington’s family will receive family and friends 5 to 8 PM Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, c/o Mr. Wendell Robinson, 1215 Evans Road, New Zion, SC 29111.

Richard Carter “Ricky” Harrington, 72, husband of Jo Ann Baylor Harrington, died at home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

      Mr. Harrington was born March 29, 1949, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Jacob Kinder Harrington and Elizabeth ”Lib”  Louise Carter Harrington. He was a graduate of East Clarendon High School  and retired as the maintenance supervisor at Williamsburg Technical College after 25 years of service. Mr. Harrington was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a lifetime member of Black River Hunting Club, serving as a former president and treasurer. He was an active lifetime member of Midway Presbyterian Church, EPC, where he served as Elder, Sunday school teacher, treasurer of Men of the Church, and cook for Bible School, the annual Steak Supper and Ingathering. Ricky was a devoted husband and a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

       Surviving Mr. Harrington, in addition to his wife of 51 years, Jo Ann, are: his children, Shelia (Greg) Baker of Versailles, KY, Beth Powell (Johnny Fedorchuk) of Hartsville, SC and Brian (Stephanie) Harrington, of New Zion; grandchildren, Hunter and Bryce Baker of Versailles, KY, Kyla Lawhon of Effingham, SC, William and Jacob McElveen of Hartsville, SC and Lacey Harrington of New Zion, SC; great grandchild, Grayson Herbert of Effingham; a sister, Ann H. (Sanford) Roberson of Lake Junaluska, NC, and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harrington was preceded in death by a sister, Ellen H. Cantey.

     Funeral services will be 1 PM, Friday, January 28, 2022, at Midway Presbyterian Church, EPC, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Harrington’s family will receive family and friends 5 to 8 PM Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC. Memorials may be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, c/o Mr. Wendell Robinson, 1215 Evans Road, New Zion, SC 29111. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Samuel J. Tomlinson “Sammy”

Mable W. Rodgers

07/21/1930 – 01/17/2022

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 20, 2022,  at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, PO Drawer 568, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Samuel James “Sammy” Tomlinson, II, 91, passed away peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022, in his home.  Sammy was born July 21, 1930, in Kingstree, son of the late Samuel Turner Tomlinson & Lanette Griffin Tomlinson.  Sammy attended Kingstree High School and graduated at age 16.  After high school graduation, he attended Riverside Military Academy and the Citadel where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce in 1952.  After graduation, Sammy married the love of his life Barbara Lifrage and served in the U.S. Army for two years which included a stint in Japan before going to work with his father at Tomlinson’s Food Store.  After his father’s passing in 1971, Sammy continued to run Tomlinson’s Food Store until 1978 when it was sold.  In 1980, Sammy became the operator of the Kingstree Golf Club along with his son, David.  In 1991, Sammy and David purchased the Kingstree Golf Club, changed the name to Swamp Fox Golf Club and expanded the course to 18 holes.  Sammy continued to work at the golf course until his retirement in 2015.  Sammy was an avid outdoorsman who loved golf, hunting, fishing & wildlife conservation.  He inspired his children and grandchildren by his love for “God’s green earth”.

Surviving are: his children, Samuel Turner (Anne) Tomlinson II of Columbia, David James (Susan) Tomlinson of Greeleyville, John Russell (Jane) Tomlinson of Irmo, Jonathan Eric (Alice) Tomlinson of Kingstree, Mayme Tomlinson (Will) Carsten of Cades; his grandchildren, Dr. Sam J Tomlinson III, Elizabeth (Bryan) Fink, Jason (Francine) Tomlinson, Dr. Lauren Tomlinson, Stacey Tomlinson, Dr. Jennifer (Michael) Allen, Russ (Becca) Tomlinson,  Jake (Ashley) Tomlinson, Addie Lowe, Rebecca (Erik) Rome, Sheila (TJ) Lee, Joy (Jared) Strong, Kate Carsten, Allen Carsten; his great grandchildren, Sammy Tomlinson, Hudson Fink, Blakely Fink, Jordan Tomlinson, Olivia Allen, Bennett Allen, Wesley Allen, Everett Tomlinson, Sutton Tomlinson, Salters Tomlinson, Hannah Lowe, Neville Rome, Sybil Rome, and Mack Lee.

He was preceded in death by: his wife, Barbara Lifrage Tomlinson, his sister, Peggy Tomlinson McGill, and his brothers Joel Tomlinson and Kenny Tomlinson.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 20, 2022,  at  Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, PO Drawer 568, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Barbara Ann T. Walls

Mable W. Rodgers

07/02/1948 – 01/15/2022

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

    Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 19, 2022,  at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Walls’ family will greet friends at the church one hour before the service at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Walls’ committal service will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Cannon Memorial Park in Fountain Inn, SC.

Visitation

Mrs. Walls’ family will greet friends at the church one hour before the service at 9:30 AM.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, Youth Group, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Barbara Ann Tucker Walls, 73, wife of Roger Walls, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

      Mrs. Walls was born July 2, 1948, in Greenville, SC, a daughter of the late Paul and Liz King Tucker. She was a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, baking and playing with her grandchildren. Mrs. Walls was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.

       Surviving Mrs. Walls, in addition to her husband Roger, are: her children, Dale Walls of Ninety Six, SC, Tammy (Ken) Thames of Alcolu, and Tracy (Chuck) Webb of Kingstree; eight grandchildren, Kenneth (Laci) Thames, Phillip (Amber) Thames, Christian (Evan) Floyd, Bonita (Jordan) Costello, Ashley (Dylan) Purvis, Montana Webb, Dalton (Dawnyel) Walls, and Karrington Walls; eight great grandchildren, Will, Emma, Chloe, Natalee, Tucker, Austin Wayne, Kinley, and Ryland; and her sister, Sheila (Ed) Shockley of Simpsonville, SC. In addition to her parents, Barbara Ann was preceded in death by a granddaughter Kaitlyn and a great grandson Noah.

     Funeral services time and date will be announced shortly. Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, Youth Group, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” D. Cottingham

Mable W. Rodgers

07/01/1931 – 01/12/2022

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

A service of worship and thanksgiving to celebrate Beth’s life will be 2 PM, Friday, October 7, 2022 at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” DuBose Cottingham, 90, widow of Walter Carlisle Cottingham, D.V.M., died peacefully at home in Kingstree Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

Mrs. Cottingham was born July 1, 1931, in Florence, SC, the only child of the late David Cousar DuBose and Possie Burgess DuBose. She grew up in Sardinia, SC, in Clarendon County. Beth graduated from Gable High School Class of 1949 as the first 12th grade class. She was attending Coker College in Hartsville, SC in March of 1950 when she was stricken with Polio and spent a year in Warm Springs, GA, coming home in March of 1951. She reentered Coker in the Fall of 1951and graduated in 1955. Beth graduated from Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA, in May, 1957, with a Master of Arts degree in English Bible. In August of 1958, Beth married Walter Cottingham. While Dr. Cottingham attended Veterinary School at the University of Georgia, Mrs. Cottingham worked as secretary to the Counselor of Freshmen men. In 1961-62 when the couple moved home to Kingstree, Beth taught at East Clarendon High School. From 1962 to 1980, she taught History and Bible at Kingstree High School. She was named Teacher of the Year in 1966. For several of those years, Beth worked as a part-time assistant to Guidance Counselor, Elizabeth Scruggs. A unique feature of Kingstree High School was that she taught a Bible Class in the public schools with no state funds utilized. Local churches contributed to the fund which paid that part of her salary. After retirement, she taught briefly at Williamsburg Technical College. Mrs. Cottingham was an active member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church where she was an ordained Elder, served as women’s Bible teacher and served on a variety of committees.

A service of worship and thanksgiving to celebrate Beth’s life will be held 2 PM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Danette L. Frye

Mable W. Rodgers

09/17/1947 – 01/10/2022

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

     Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Danette’s family will greet friends following the service in the cemetery.

Visitation

Danette’s family will greet friends following the service in the cemetery.

Memorials

     Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Danette Livingston Frye, widow of McNeil Marion Frye, died Monday, January 10, 2022, at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree.

      Mrs. Frye was born September 17, 1947, in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Daniel H. and Blanche Robinson Livingston. She was a graduate of North High School and Columbia Commercial College. Danette retired from Exchange Bank of Kingstree after thirty years. She was an active member of Kingstree United Methodist Church where she  taught the Nursery Sunday School Class for many years and was a member of the Epworth Circle. Danette was also active in the American Legion Auxiliary while her health allowed.

     Surviving Mrs. Frye are: her daughter, April Frye (Donnie) McDonald of Cades; granddaughter, Nicole McDonald of Cades; 2 step granddaughters, Olivia (Alex) Richburg of Cades and Dixie McDonald of Kingstree; 2 great grandchildren, Joanna Richburg and Kenna Miles; and a special niece, Vicki Grooms of Fort Mill, SC. In addition to her parents and her husband, Danette was preceded in death by her son Danny Frye, and 2 sisters, Delores Grooms and Alice Byrd.

     Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Danette’s family will greet friends following the service in the cemetery.

     Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Milton Brown Maness “Binky”

Mable W. Rodgers

01/10/1948 – 12/18/2021

Burnsville, North Carolina

 

Funeral Services

.  A memorial service will be held at 4 PM Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Kingstree First Baptist Church in Kingstree, South Carolina with Reverend Ian Geimer officiating.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to South Estatoe Baptist Church in Burnsville or Kingstree First Baptist Church.

     Milton Brown Maness, Jr., 73, fondly known as “Binky” to most people, died Saturday, December 18, at Smoky Ridge Health and Rehab in Burnsville, North Carolina, after a long illness.  His children often called him “Superman” because of his ability to produce a science project for them overnight.  His grandchildren called him “Papa Bink’” while the children of Plum Crazy (a kid’s nightclub in Spartanburg, SC, designed and run by both Binky and his son, Drew) called him “Papa Bear”.

 

     Binky was born January 10, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a son of the late Jo’ Ellen Reed Maness and the late Milton B. Maness.  As an avid young basketball player, Binky started his own exhibition team called the Junior Trotters which played half-time shows at colleges up and down the East Coast.  He was a 1966 graduate of Spartanburg High School, a three-sport athlete who still holds records there.  Binky played baseball for the University of South Carolina in his freshman year, graduating in 1974.  After college, he created his own comic strip called “The Local Yokels” which ran in upstate SC and NC.  In addition to owning his own art and photography business, Binky worked as a reporter for the Spartanburg Herald; a Univserv Representative for the SC Education Association; manager of Jacobs Photo in Summerville, SC; manager of Worldwide Camera in Charleston, SC; and a photographer for APT nationwide.  Binky was a member of South Estatoe Baptist Church in Burnsville and a past member and deacon of Kingstree First Baptist.

 

     Survivors,  in addition to his wife of almost 43 years, Eileen Thompson Maness of Burnsville, are his dearly loved son, Andrew Reed Maness of Summerville; his two stepdaughters whom he loved as his own, Laurel Lifrage Wade (Scott Steele) of Union, SC; and Tamara Jane Lifrage (Ned Threadgill) of Kingstree, SC; a special granddaughter, Lyla Addison Smith Lifrage of Burnsville whom he considered his fifth child; one brother, Mark Maness, of Spartanburg; three sisters, Melinda Gray (Chip) of Greenville, SC; Molly Horton (Mike Small) of Gaston, SC; and Mia Maness of Charleston, SC; three grandchildren all of Union, Seth Wade (Lacey); Logan Wade (Hunter Wolfe); and Nick Wade (Teri); and three great grandsons, Mason Wade, Myles Wolfe, and Jax Wade.  A favorite aunt, Patsy Reed Turner, also survives as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Binky was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Hayley Fust (Paul).

 

     Binky loved God and his family.  He also enjoyed watching sports on television and taking various family members on trips, both national and international.  A memorial service will be held at 4 PM Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Kingstree First Baptist Church in Kingstree, South Carolina with Reverend Ian Geimer officiating.  Memorials may be made to South Estatoe Baptist Church in Burnsville or Kingstree First Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Blue Ridge Hospice and Smoky Ridge Health and Rehab for their care and assistance.

Rayford Hugh McCrea

Mable W. Rodgers

12/9/1934 – 12/14/2021

Supply, North Carolina

 

Funeral Services

A graveside funeral service will be at 3 PM Friday, December17, 2021, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens

Memorials

Memorials may be sent to Williamsburg Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Rayford McCrea

Supply, NC

 

Mr. Rayford Hugh McCrea, 87, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at home in Supply, North Carolina.

Mr. McCrea was born December 9, 1934, in Williamsburg County. He was a son of the late James McDowell McCrea and Vonceil Parnell McCrea. He attended Williamsburg County schools and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Rayford retired from Baxter Labs in Kingstree after 33 years. He enjoyed wood working and loved his family. He was a former member of Central Presbyterian Church in Kingstree then moved his membership to Sabbath Home Baptist Church in Holden Beach, NC.

Surviving Mr. Rayford are, his son, Steven McCrea (Sherry) of Supply NC; grandchildren, Mandy Coffey (Kelly), Stephen McCrea, and Pierce McCrea; great grandchildren, Bailey, Chloe, Brantley, Hunter Todd, Taylor Todd, Jordan Todd (Elissa) and Gunner Todd; two brothers, Henry McCrea and Sammy McCrea; one sister Rounette Rowan (Bob).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary White McCrea; his brothers, Davis McCrea, Sinnott McCrea, and Archie McCrea, and one sister Adelaide Sypolt.

A graveside service will be held Friday, December 17, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens at 3PM. Memorials may be sent to Williamsburg Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome

David Clyde Cantley

Mable W. Rodgers

11/26/1947 – 12/12/2021

Andrews

 

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be 3 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2021, with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation

Mr. Cantley’s family will greet friends at the church from 1 to 3 PM at the church before the service.

Memorials

     Memorials may be made to Bloomingvale Baptist Church, 7652 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews, SC 29510.

David Clyde Cantley, 74, husband of Janice Ethridge Cantley, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at MUSC Florence.

      Mr. Cantley was born November 26, 1947, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Charles Boyd Cantley and Hattie Cox Cantley. He attended Williamsburg County schools and owned and operated Cantley’s Metal Works for over 30 years. David was an avid horseman and he loved road trips. He was a member of Bloomingvale Baptist Church.

     Surviving Mr. Cantley, in addition to his wife Janice, are: three sons, Bart Cantley, Brad (Michelle) Cantley, and Brian (Hope) Cantley, all of Andrews; a daughter, Heather C. (Micheal) Cribb of Pleasant Hill; grandchildren, Autumn (Devin) Lambert, Connor Cantley, Joel Cantley, Jan (Ryan) Vause, and Olivia Cantley; great grandchildren, Emilee Cribb and Ellington Lambert; and siblings, Flora Cantley, Charlie Cantley, Elbert Cantley, Joe (Anne) Cantley, Linda (Larry) Howard, and Micheal (Sandra) Cantley; and an “extra” son, Steven Moseley.

     Funeral services will be 3 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2021, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Cantley’s family will greet friends at the church from 1 to 3 PM at the church before the service.

     Memorials may be made to Bloomingvale Baptist Church, 7652 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews, SC 29510.

Bernice Kirton

Mable W. Rodgers

01/13/1931 – 12/11/2021

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

     A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 2 PM in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation

The family will greet friends an hour before the service, 1PM, at Williamsburg Funeral Home on Tuesday December 14.

Ms. Bernice Kirton, 90, passed away December 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 13, 1931, in Charleston, SC, and was the daughter of the late Rebecca Magwood and James G. Murray. Bernice graduated from Charleston High School. She worked at Drucker’s Drug Store for 30 years and three generations of Druckers. Ms. Bernice loved to read, work in the yard and write poetry in her spare time.

Her legacy lives on through her children; Marilyn (Reuben) Phillips of Kingstree, Gwen Strickland of Scranton, and Clyde B. Kirton Jr. (Tammy) of Turbeville. Her grandchildren; Nicole Strickland, Rebecca Strickland, Jennifer Amerson (Stephanie), Steven Chandler (Christie), Joey Phillips (Amanda), Michael Phillips (Melissa), Bubba Kirton, James Kirton, Kim Filyaw (Shawn), and Susan Denise Kirton and great grandchildren; Hannah, Aiden, Bailey, Stevie Grace, Hunter, and Chloe. Ms. Bernice loved all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren more than anything.

She is preceded in death by; a son, James C. Kirton II and her siblings, Gladys Murray, Deloris Emerson, Marion Drawdy, Harold Murray, and Mildred Murray.

The family would like to thank all the workers from Amedisys Home Health; Kim McKenzie, Roxanne Hardy, Francine Barnes, Robin Walsh, Kyle Floyd, and Christine Papp for taking such good care of her. They would also like to thank the Amedisys Hospice Workers; Denise Bryant, Suzanne Arnau, Jerry Fennel, and all the other fill in nurses. Also Dr. Samuel Tomlinson for being her family doctor for many years and taking such good care of her.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 2 PM and the family will receive friends one hour before the service at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

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

J. Victor Rowell

Mable W. Rodgers

09/13/1939 – 11/16/2021

Trio

 

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be 2 PM, Friday, November 19, 2021, at Trio United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Andrews Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation

Mr. Rowell’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.

Memorials

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Trio United Methodist Church, c/o Bob Rowell, 180 Apache Road, Georgetown, SC 29440.

James Victor Rowell, 82, beloved husband of Pearl Casselman Rowell, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his home.

     Mr. Rowell was born September 18, 1939, in Kingstree, a son of the late Ervin Robert Rowell and Hallie Boykin Rowell. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and attended the University of South Carolina. Victor was a member of many service organizations including the Kiwanis Club, the Jaycees, and served on the Williamsburg Regional Hospital Board.

     Victor served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for two terms beginning in 1968.

     He, along with his wife of 58 years, were proprietors of Rowell Brothers General Store, a historic Rowell family business. He was a farmer and operator of E. Robert Rowell Cotton Gin.

     Mr. Rowell went on to serve as the Disaster Preparedness Director for Williamsburg County for nearly twenty years. During this time, he established the Williamsburg County 911 Service and served as 911 Coordinator until he retired in 2007.

     Victor lived out his remaining years at his home in Trio with his wife Pearl.

      Mr. Rowell is survived by his wife Pearl, his daughter Karen (Ron) Delagrange of Augusta, GA, and his son, Jim (Missy) Rowell of Trio, five grandchildren,  Jared and Noah Delagrange and Victoria, Ben and Jimmy Rowell a sister, Roberta Benton of Georgetown, and a brother, Thomas Rowell of Trio. In addition to his parents, Victor was preceded in death by a young son, James Victor “Little Vic” Rowell, Jr., and two brothers, Robert Rowell and Norman Rowell.  

     Funeral services will be 2 PM, Friday, November 19, 2021, at Trio United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Andrews Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Rowell’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Trio United Methodist Church, c/o Bob Rowell, 180 Apache Road, Georgetown, SC 29440. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page  at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 

Rev. William C. Graham

Mable W. Rodgers

10/11/1947 – 11/14/2021

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

 A memorial service will be 11 AM, Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Cades Baptist Church.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Cades Baptist Church, PO Box 69, Cades, SC 29518.

Rev. William Charles Graham, 74, husband of Janice Brown Graham, died Sunday, November 14, 2021, in McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

     Rev. Graham was born October 11, 1947, in Phillipsburg, PA, a son of the late Jean Mattern Graham and Howard Arnold Graham.  He attended Penn State University and graduated from North Greenville Junior College. Rev. Graham was a retired Southern Baptist minister who served many churches in South Carolina including Cades Baptist Church in Cades, Pleasantdale Baptist in Lancaster, Cherry Grove Baptist in N. Myrtle Beach, Killian Baptist Church in Columbia, Piney Forest Baptist Church in Andrews, Sauldam Baptist Church in Ravenel, and Gallivants Ferry Baptist Church in Gallivants Ferry. He was currently a member of Cades Baptist Church.

          Surviving Rev. Graham, in addition to his wife of almost fifty years, Janice Graham, are two sisters, Linda Peters and Jenny Obleman, both of Pennsylvania.

    A memorial service will be 11 AM, Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Cades Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Cades Baptist Church, PO Box 69, Cades, SC 29518. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page  at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 

B. Thad Barrineau

Mable W. Rodgers

10/07/1948 – 11/11/2021

Salters

 

Funeral Services

A celebration of  Thad’s life will be 3 PM Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Union Presbyterian Church in Salters.

 

Mr. Benjamin Thaddeus  “Thad” Barrineau, 73, husband of Diana Bellamy Barrineau,  passed away Thursday evening, November 11, 2021 at MUSC Charleston.

     Thad was born October 7, 1948, in Salters, SC, a son of the late Harley Marion Barrineau and Annie Lee Smith Barrineau. He was a 1969 graduate of Kingstree High School, was drafted by the US Army on June 16, 1969, and deployed to Vietnam following basic training. After his service in Vietnam, Thad attended Williamsburg Technical College and completed First Class Linemen’s School. Thad worked a total of 41 years as a lineman/electrician – beginning with Vietnam, Utilities Construction and  Santee Electric Co-Op. He retired in 2010. In 2008, Thad graduated from the US Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer’s School as a captain. Thad was a member of Union Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, and socializing with friends and family. He was a generous man who loved gardening and sharing his vegetables with friends. Thad loved spending time with and “napping” with his dog, but he also enjoyed traveling and experiencing new places and foods. He was a history buff who charted his ancestry and maintained several historical graveyards. Thad never met a stranger and was loved and admired by many friends and family. He enjoyed life to its fullest.

     Surviving Thad, in addition to his wife Diana, are: his children, Stacey Barrineau (Scott) Oxendine and Ben B. Barrineau; grandchildren, Bella Diana Jaillette, Shaylee Lynn Barrineau, and Thaddeus Harley Blue; a sister, Eunice Olivia Barrineau of Pawleys Island; and a cousin, Tommy Barrineau of Andrews. In addition to his parents, Thad was preceded in death by a brother, Marion Harley Barrineau.

     A celebration of  Thad’s life will be 3 PM Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Union Presbyterian Church in Salters. Thad’s family will receive friends following the service in the Martin Building. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page  at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Rufus M. Brown

Mable W. Rodgers

08/17/1939 – 11/10/2021

Florence

 

Funeral Services

     Funeral services will be 11 AM, Saturday, November 13, 2021, in St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1629 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC,  followed by burial in Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cedar Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Myra Nuttall, 272 Cedar Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or McLeod Hope Fund, c/o McLeod Health Foundation, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551.

Mr. Rufus Maxwell Brown was born in Kingstree, SC and was the oldest of four boys born to a farmer, Ruie M. Brown, and a schoolteacher, Janette Grayson Brown. He grew up on the farm, learning the value of hard work and developing a love for nature.

     Rufus graduated from Kingstree High School in 1957 and enrolled at Clemson A&M College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Forest Management. He joined the Army Reserves and spent his active duty at Fort Jackson. The day after leaving Fort Jackson, he began full time work with the U.S. Forest Service in LA, MS, and SC. In 1968, he began his career with Allstate Insurance, serving the greater Florence area until he sold his business to his son-in-law and entered semi-retirement in 2000.

     Rufus was a life-long United Methodist and a member of St. Paul UMC in Florence and Cedar Swamp UMC in Kingstree. He served on several church committees, and at one time was Administrative Board Chairman. He was also passionate about his love for Clemson, serving as an IPTAY Representative and the Florence County IPTAY Chairman for several years.

     Mr. Brown believed in conservation of our natural resources and practiced this stewardship on the family farm. He was a proud member of the NRA and was Vice Chairman of the Florence Friends of the NRA for many years. He also served on local and state committees of Ducks Unlimited in various capacities for 25 years. His fondest hobbies in retirement were trapping beavers and planting various foods for the wildlife on his farm. One of his greatest joys was hosting his annual opening day dove shoot and giving his famous, or infamous, safety speech.

     He will be missed tremendously by his children and grandchildren, other family members, and everyone on his flowers or bar-b-que delivery lists. He was preceded in death by his brothers Terry Brown of Savannah, GA, and Grayson Brown of Augusta, GA. He is survived by his brother Allison Brown of Kingstree, SC, daughter Susan Brown Liles (Richard), son Doug Brown (Christie), grandchildren Zachary Liles (Savannah), Sara Kate Brown, Rachel Franzmann (Merritt), Annalise Brown, Gipson Brown, and Sam Beals. Rufus also loved his nieces and nephews Leon, Todd, Ashley, Hunter, Michael, Shelley, Caroline and their children, and loved and was loved by numerous cousins and extended family and friends in the Cedar Swamp Community.

     Funeral services will be 11 AM, Saturday, November 13, 2021, in St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1629 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC,  followed by burial in Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cedar Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC. Memorials may be made to Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Myra Nuttall, 272 Cedar Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or McLeod Hope Fund, c/o McLeod Health Foundation, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page  at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

James D. Haughton

Mable W. Rodgers

05/13/1927 – 11/05/2021

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to St. Matthias’ Church, PO Box 336, Summerton, SC.

James Dobbin “Jim” Haughton, 94, died Friday, November 5, 2021, in Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

Mr. Haughton was born May 13, 1927, in Spartanburg, SC, a son of the late William Graham Haughton and Dorothy Dobbin Haughton Few. He was a graduate of Presbyterian College and a Navy veteran of World War II. Jim was a member of St. Matthias’ Church in Summerton, SC.

Surviving Mr. Haughton are a nephew, William G. “Billy”  (Tisha) Haughton of Crawfordville, FL and caring friends, Adriane Lineberger  and Wilson Powell, both of Florence, SC and  Lee (Kim) Lineberger of Kingstree, SC. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother William G. “Bill” Haughton and a nephew John Haughton.

Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. Matthias’ Church, PO Box 336, Summerton, SC. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 

Jean M. Aiello

Mable W. Rodgers

08/15/1931 – 10/31/21

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be 2 PM, Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 107 Hirsch Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

Visitation

Jean’s family will receive friends at Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree SC 29556 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM just prior to the services at the church.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to The Felician Center, 908 Thorne Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Jean Marie Aiello, 90, widow of Vincent R. Aiello, died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at a Hospice Resident Home in Elk Grove Village, IL.

    Mrs. Aiello was born on August 15, 1931, in Staten Island, NY, a daughter of the late Eugene and Florence Bouter Madory. After moving to Kingstree, Jean spent her time being a homemaker, volunteering for the Felician Sisters, and spending time with her friends. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. Jean enjoyed travelling, especially her yearly visits to Trinidad with her brother and sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Vincent and a daughter Jeanne Marie.

    Surviving Mrs. Aiello are: two daughters, Joan (Steve) Matthys and Kathy (Greg) Schad; seven wonderful grandchildren, Vincent (Jennifer Corbett), Nicholas, Jennifer, Erik (Ally), Aimee, Rachel June, and Samantha; and three great grandchildren, Kinsley, Carter and Leopold.

    Funeral services will be 2 PM, Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 107 Hirsch Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Jean’s family will receive friends at Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree SC 29556 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM just prior to the services at the church. Memorials may be made to The Felician Center, 908 Thorne Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Betty P. Eaddy

Mable W. Rodgers

03/14/1943 – 10/24/2021

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial to follow in Eaddy Ford Cemetery in Johnsonville.

Visitation

Betty’s family will greet friends at the funeral home beginning 1 hour before the service on Wednesday.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Betty Jane Parnell Eaddy, 78, widow of Jerry Eaddy, died peacefully at home surrounded by family Sunday, October 24, 2021.

      Mrs. Eaddy was born March 14, 1943, in Florence County, a daughter of the late Dick and Evelyn Creel Parnell. She was a graduate of Johnsonville High School and was a faithful member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.

     Surviving Mrs. Eaddy are: her son, J.J. (Becky Parrott) Eaddy; her daughter, Sherri (Scott) Cook, 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and very special friend, Murray McCrea. In addition to her parents and her husband Jerry, Betty was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Eaddy and Letha Mae Tedder, and granddaughter Bailey “Bayy” Eaddy.

     Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial to follow in Eaddy Ford Cemetery in Johnsonville. Betty’s family will greet friends at the funeral home beginning 1 hour before the service on Wednesday.

     Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Graham Ronald “Ron” McClure

Mable W. Rodgers

06/04/1943 – 10/20/2021

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

A graveside service for both Ronald and Rena will be held Sunday October 24, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens at 2:30 PM

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Boykin Spaniel Rescue, Inc., 112 Hunter Ridge Drive, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 or online at www.boykinspanielrescue.org. 

Graham Ronald “Ron” McClure , 78, widower of Lorena Tiller McClure, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

Mr. McClure was born June 4, 1943, in Lumberton, NC, a son of the late Graham Edgar McClure and Nelva Louise Tatum McClure.

Ron married Lorena Tiller in 1967 and graduated from Wofford in 1970, the couple moving to Kingstree that same year. He was first employed by Baxter Laboratories and then by USDA Farm Service Agency in Kingstree until becoming disabled in 1996.

He loved Boykin Spaniels and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ron and Rena were both members of the Kingstree Presbyterian Church

Surviving Mr. McClure are: his chosen daughter, Olivia Brown (Robert) McClary of Kingstree and a cousin, Paul Jones Jr of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his young son, Graham “Gray” Ronald McClure and his wife Rena.

A graveside service for both Ronald and Rena will be held Sunday October 24, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens at 2:30 PM

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Boykin Spaniel Rescue, Inc., 112 Hunter Ridge Drive, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 or online at www.boykinspanielrescue.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

David H. Johnson

Mable W. Rodgers

02/22/1952-10/10/21

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

      A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Memorials

Memorials can be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, c/o The Johnson Family, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or the charity of your choice in his memory.

David “Dave” Harry Johnson, 69, died at home Sunday, October 10, 2021.

   Mr. Johnson was born February 22, 1952, in Florence, SC, a son of the late Otis Johnson and Elizabeth “Betsy” Hughes Johnson. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and worked at Wellman Industries in the maintenance department for many years. Dave enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and playing his guitars.

   Surviving Mr. Johnson are his son, Daniel (Brittany Stone) Johnson of New Zion; his daughter, Heather (Jeffrey) McIntyre of Millington, NJ; and five grandchildren, Connor and Nathan McIntyre and Landon, Riley, and Daisy Johnson.

      A memorial service will be planned at a later date and memorials can be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, c/o The Johnson Family, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or the charity of your choice in his memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

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