Dorothy Mae Marshall “Dot” Tisdale, 93, wife of the late Robert Gary “Bobby” Tisdale, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, SC.
“Miss Dot” was born July 20, 1931, in Andrews, the daughter of the late Dudley Marshall and Pauline Boyd Marshall. She was a graduate of Andrews High School and was cafeteria manager at D.P. Cooper Elementary School for many years. Miss Dot was a devoted member of Central Presbyterian Church and a member of the church’s Friendship Circle. She enjoyed working in her yard and loved seeing the results of her hard work. Her greatest joys came from her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She valued all the family times together from simple morning breakfasts to large family reunions.
Surviving Miss Dot are: her children, Bonnie (Chuck) Schmidt, Michael (Janet) Tisdale, Linda (Duffy) McDonald, Wayne (Penny) Tisdale, and Paulette Rawl; grandchildren, Robert (Deborah) Williams, Jennifer (Jack) Williams, Michele (David) Johnson, Heather Tisdale, Elliot (Cristina) McDonald, Ben (Amanda) McDonald, Kyle (Ellie) Tisdale, Ethan (Macy) Tisdale, Drew (Taylor) Rawl, and Colleen (William) Cooper; great grandchildren, Courtney (Chris) Lewis, Marshall Johnson, Emmett Johnson, Breccan McDonald, Lennox McDonald, Liam Cooper, Lia Tisdale, and Capers Rawl; and great-great grandchild, Lane Lewis.
Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Central Presbyterian Church, with burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Miss Dot’s family will greet friends and family from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556 Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Susan Diane Long Snipes, 75, died at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Ms. Snipes was born April 21, 1949, in Zanesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Jack Long and Jean Stewart Long. She loved her fur babies and enjoyed spending time with her beloved grandchildren.
Susan is survived by: her children, Angela (Rodney, Sr) Rhodes of Michigan, Jamie (Tony) McGee of Cades, Matthew Snipes of Cades, and Lisa (Kelly) McCracken of Kingstree; 11 grandchildren, Courtney (Brandon) Bray, Rodney Rhodes, Jr., Chelsea Marlowe, Caitlyn McGee, Colby McGee, Paris Snipes, Jemma Snipes, Kash Snipes, Ryann (James) Morris, Reed McCracken, and Rowan McCracken; 5 great grandchildren; and 3 siblings, Sherry (Elbert) Mills of Illinois, Lynn Carswell of Michigan, and Kim Long of Michigan. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Topoloski and a brother, Steve Long.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Ronald Linton “Ronnie” Smith, 83, husband of Ann Flagler Smith, died at his home in Kingstree on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Mr. Smith was born March 13, 1941, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Fritz Carner Smith, Sr. and Blanche Miller Smith. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a farmer. Ronnie worked in produce and produce markets in Kingstree, Florence, Moncks Corner, and Myrtle Beach for many years, and operated his own produce market in Florence for 20 years. He loved growing plants and loved to share the produce and flowers he grew.
Surviving Ronnie, in addition to his wife Ann, are: his daughter, Rhonda Smith of Kingstree; a brother, Fritz C. Smith, Jr (Margaret) of Kingstree; a granddaughter, McKenzie Ann Loos (Tanner) of Lenoir, NC; a great-granddaughter, Adelade Ann Loos and several nephews.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by 3 children, Sheila Forrester, Ronald L. Smith, Jr., and Cheryl Ann Smith, and a sister, Connie S. Benton.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Chuck Flagler, Johnathan and Angel Flagler, and Cleve and Chatta Flagler for their support during this difficult time.
Funeral services will be announced later. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice of SC, 187 North Church Street, Suite 201 Spartanburg, SC 29306, or online at carnationfoundation.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Cecil Horace “Bubba” Hanniford, 61, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his sister’s home in Kingstree, SC, after a long illness.
Bubba was born January 14, 1963, in Florence, SC, a son of the late Cecil Hazel Hanniford and Katherine Edwards Hanniford. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and worked with Startex Mills in Spartanburg as a mechanic. Cecil was a member of Second Baptist Church in Kingstree. He enjoyed taking care of his pets, working in his garden, and fishing with his nephews and friends. He also enjoyed cooking, trying new recipes and canning vegetables from his garden.
He is survived by: his sisters, Grace Osborne of Darlington, Terry Galensky of Darlington, Rayshell Hanniford of Scranton, Mitsy (Jimmy) Foxworth of Kingstree, and Betty Grubb of Rock Hill; and nieces and nephews, Ray, Rachel, Mitchell, Haley, Nicki, John, Wayne, Tammy, Tracy, Travis, Jay and Ryan. In addition to his parents, Bubba was preceded in death by his grandmother Daisy Sauls Baylor and a sister, Marie Grady.
A private family gathering and celebration of Bubba’s life will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556 or American Cancer Society online at www.donate.cancer.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Ector Daniel “Dan” Shepard, Jr., 65, husband of Penny Burnett Shepard, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet. Dan’s legacy is one of honor, service, dedication, and devoted love for his family and friends.
Dan was born March 3, 1959, in Kingstree, the son of the late Ector Daniel Shepard and Bevis Boyd Shepard. He was a graduate of Winyah High School and a graduate of The Citadel Class of 1981, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. He was a member of the prestigious Summerall Guards. He also received a master’s degree in operations management from the University of Arkansas.
Dan served his country with honor during his 9 years of active-duty service in the US Air Force, earning the rank of Captain and Instructor Navigator for the KC-135 aircraft, specializing in global air refueling operations. He served at Blytheville Air Force Base in Arkansas and Castle Air Force Base in Atwater, California. Following his Air Force service, Dan’s professional life was marked by his successful accomplishments in the management of automotive and metals manufacturing industries, working with Schlumberger, Holset, Bosch, Mahle, and Arcosa before retiring.
In addition to his wife Penny, Dan is survived by his daughter, Matelon S. (Dave) DeFreese and his beloved granddaughter, Hayley DeFreese, of Summerville, and a sister, Carol (C.J.) Morgan of Scurry, Texas.
Graveside funeral service with military honors, conducted by Rev. Marty Hodge, will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 4501 US Hwy 377, Salters, SC 29590. Dan’s family will greet friends and family following the service in the Martin Building at the church. Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o 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

Linda Stanley McGill, 74, wife of Frank “Hilton” McGill, Jr., passed away peacefully at her home in Kingstree on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Linda was born January 11, 1950, in Conway, SC, the daughter of the late Elizabeth Luna “Lib” Edwards Stanley and Richard Luther “R.L.” Stanley. She was a 1968 graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Anderson College. Linda and Hilton owned and operated Kingstree Red & White for many years after Mr. and Mrs. Stanley retired. She was a faithful and active member of Kingstree First Baptist Church until recent years when her health declined. There she taught Sunday School, helped with GAs and always volunteered, especially for anything involving the youth of the church. Linda loved to join her friends at any social event, and she enjoyed Dance Club, Bridge Club, and football games, especially Clemson Tigers. But Linda’s focus was on her children and her grandchildren. She attended every school or church function, cheering for them and always supporting them. Lovingly known as “Yaya” by her grandchildren and others, she was a mother and friend to all the neighborhood children as well. They loved her fiercely.
In addition to her husband of 55 years, Hilton, Linda is survived by: her children, “Frank” Hilton McGill, III of Greenville, SC, Margaret “Meg” McGill (Greg) Beatson of Kingstree, and Stanley “Stan” Richard (Logan) McGill of Florence; six grandchildren, Emma Ryan Gordon, (Grant), Hilton Elizabeth McGill, Nancy Grace McGill, Julia May McGill, Carter Stanley McGill, and Richard Davis McGill; and one great grandchild, Easton James Hughes.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Linda’s family will greet friends and family from 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org, or Boykin Spaniel Rescue, 112 Hunter Ridge Dr., Spartanburg, SC 29316. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com