Suzanne Lee Gray, 58, died Thursday, March 13, 2025, at MUSC Health in Florence, SC.
Suzanne was born March 28, 1966, in Florence, the daughter of the late Ralph Edward “Eddie” Gray, Jr. and Gail Brown Gray. She was a graduate of Lake City High School. She was the bookkeeper in the family business, G & G Auto Sales. Suzanne enjoyed crocheting and she loved her family and her dogs.
Surviving Suzanne are her children, Crystal Chisom and Chris Thaxton, a close friend, Shantoria Davis, and grandchildren, Ryder and Ashton. In addition to her parents, Suzanne was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Edward Gray, III, her maternal grandparents, Norwood and Jennie Lee Brown and her paternal grandparents, Ralph and Eunice Gray.
A private family service will be held later. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Robert Bailey Ward, 91, husband of Gail Cauthen Ward, died March 10, 2025, in Garden City, SC
Robert was born in Reidsville, NC on October 6, 1933, a son of the late Robert Luke Ward and Clarise Bailey Carter Ward. He spent his childhood years in Williamsburg County in the Cedar Swamp community which he loved dearly. Upon graduation From Kingstree High School, he joined The United States Air Force and served in the intelligence field.
He retired from the federal government after 37 years of combined military and civilian service. He commuted between Maryland and Kingstree from 1993 to 2000 when he permanently made Kingstree his home and enjoyed working for friends, Al Atkinson , Ron Feagin and Gus at A&R Auto Rebuilders. He enjoyed breakfast at Bo-Bo’s and meals at other Kingstree eateries. He always enjoyed talking with friends he grew up with and reminiscing about the good old days. Robert was raised in a generation when if something breaks, you don’t throw it away, you fix it.
The hobbies he enjoyed were being a certified Ham radio operator and a registered SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) member. He pitted for a friend Datsun driver and enjoyed many years of traveling with the sports car group. He was also a member of The Moose.
In addition to Gail, his wife of 68 years, Robert is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Ward (Richard) Kunkle of Garden City; a son, James Robert (Linda) Ward of Conway; a grandson, Philip (Kara) Ward of Arnold, MD; and great granddaughter, Amelia whose pictures of her dancing talent he proudly loved to show; a brother, George H. Ward of Manning, SC; and a sister, Nan Simpson of Alpharetta, GA. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a half-brother, Samuel Carter.
Funeral services for Robert will be held at 2 PM, Monday, March 17, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC, with burial in Williamsburg Cemetery. Robert’s family will greet friends and family from 1 to 2 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Mount Vernon Methodist Church, c/o Amy Sanders, 3508 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Edward Perry Norris, Jr., 86, husband of the late Frances Smith Norris, passed away at his home in Greeleyville, SC on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Edward was born in Darlington, SC on January 21, 1939, a son of the late Edward Perry and Evelyn Worrill Norris.
Edward is survived by their five children, and their spouses; Teressa Gamble and Johnny of James Island, SC, Tony Norris and Marian of Greeleyville, SC, Wendy Cogdill and Chris of Summerton, SC, Charlene McCord and Ken of Mount Pleasant, SC, and Hope Roberts and Will of Durham, NC. They have 11 grandchildren; Lawton Alise Boyd, John R. Gamble, III, Caroline Nash, TJ Norris, John Perry Norris, Reid Norris, Brent Cogdill, Blake Cogdill, John Kenneth McCord, Grace Bennett, and Faith Roberts; and 14 great-grandchildren; Addie Bell Boyd, Judge Boyd, Lillie Lee Boyd, Tony Norris, Amelia Norris, Lily Nash, Eliza Perry Norris, George Cogdill, Fielding Cogdill, Tillman Cogdill, Hendon Cogdill, Rylan Cogdill, Hadley Cogdill, and Camden Cogdill; and his siblings; Timothy Norris (Charlene) and Rose Marie Grooms (Cecil). In addition to his parents and his wife Frances, Edward was preceded in death by siblings; Elizabeth Worrill, Marguerite Perkins, Raymond Norris, Gene Norris, Danny Norris, Frankie Norris, and two infant sisters, Joyce Gail and Louise Evelyn Norris.
He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, papa, and friend. He married the love of his life, Frances, on March 22, 1959. They had five wonderful children, whom they cherished. He loved to cut up and make you laugh, fishing, gardening, and farming with his son. He especially enjoyed gospel music, playing the guitar, and watching Duke basketball. He will be deeply missed.
He was a member of Greeleyville United Methodist Church. To celebrate his wonderful life, a graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at New Market Cemetery, SC-375 in Greeleyville, SC.
To make a contribution in his memory, please send donations to Dr. David Jeremiah at Turning Point Ministries, online at www.davidjeremiah.org or mail to Turning Point for God, PO Box 3838, San Diego, CA 92163. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page of our website, www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mr. Roger Patrick Owens, 93, husband of Patsy Teal Owens, died Saturday, March 8, 2025, at his home.
Mr. Owens was born February 22, 1932, in Cades, SC, a son of the late John Albert Owens and Egenora Patrick Owens. He was a family man, and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Roger was a “Jack of all trades”, doing work as a mechanic, carpenter and spending 40 years with W.D. Evans Fertilizer Company.
Surviving Mr. Owens, in addition to his wife Patsy of 59 years, are: his children, Roger P. “Rocky” Owens Jr. (Renee) of Barnwell, SC, Albert Owens (Miriam) of Scranton, SC, and Sandy McFaddin of Kingstree, SC; grandchildren, Lindsay Owens, Jennifer Jackson, Kelsey Gender, Anthony Owens, Christopher Owens, Chase McFaddin and Hope McFaddin; as well as 14 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Owens was preceded in death by siblings, Violet Swope, Vera Epps, Katherine Hanna, Bert Brown, Gene Tisdale, Phillip Owens, Dorothy Thompson, Harold Owens, Gayle Charles and an infant daughter Joyce Gwendolyn Owens.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Burial will be at Indiantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-3 PM Tuesday prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Calvary Home for Children, 110 Calvary Home Circle, Anderson, SC 29621. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Mr. Jack Woodrow Todd, 80, husband of Margaret Bryant Todd, died Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his home after a long illness.
Mr. Todd was born December 24, 1944, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late John Rufus Todd, Sr. and Martha Tisdale Todd. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his discharge Mr. Todd went to work for GE Aviation as a machinist. He was based in Charleston from 1970 to 1985 and was transferred to Wilmington, NC until his retirement in 1999. After retirement, Mr. Todd enjoyed fishing, operating radio control airplanes, and riding his Harley motorcycle.
Surviving Mr. Todd, in addition to his wife Margaret, are: his children, Linda (William) Ramsey and Brian Todd, both of Burgaw, NC; grandchildren, Tyler Larkin and Austin Ramsey; siblings, J.R. Todd of Melbourne, FL, Margie Casselman of Andrews, SC, and Betty Ward of Moncks Corner, SC; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Todd was preceded in death by sisters, Grace Froedge and Florence McCants and a brother, William Todd.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday, March 3, 2025, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Burial will be in McClary Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. The family will receive friends 12:30-1:30 PM Monday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or McClary Cemetery, c/o Nicky Nexsen, 1206 Fulton Ave. Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Mrs. Janice Thompson Kinard, 75, wife of the late Richard Kinard, passed away Saturday February 15, 2025, after a long illness.
Mrs. Kinard was born December 30, 1949, in Williamsburg County, SC, a daughter of the late Odine Eaddy Thompson and Ealon Sydney Thompson. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School. Janice most enjoyed going fishing and shopping with her family.
Surviving Mrs. Kinard are: her brothers, Barry Thompson (Kathy), of Bowman, Ealon S. Thompson (Ann), of Piedmont; a sister, Alva Dean Cartin (Levern), of Adams Run; and a great niece, Peyton Brinson.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, James Thompson, Leroy Thompson and Ernie Thompson; and sisters, Avis Thompson and Viola Dubose.
Graveside funeral services will be 3:30 PM Monday, February 17, 2025, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com