Julia Kaye Tims of Salters, SC, age 10, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 22, 2026, leaving behind an entire community with hearts forever changed by the beautiful life she lived.
Julia was completely and wonderfully herself. With wheat-colored, corkscrew curls that were as beautiful and wild as her soul, she carried a light that people naturally gravitated toward. Her calm, gentle spirit made people – and especially animals – feel safe and loved. Julia never met a creature she didn’t love and carried a kindness and compassion beyond her years.
Julia had a wonderful, and sneaky, sense of humor that caught most adults off guard. She never worried about fitting in and simply stated – she liked what she liked, whether that was macaroni and cheese, goldfish crackers, frozen Cokes, making dragon and cat masks, or collecting treasures. She loved having her friends over and was always excited to go anywhere with them. Sleepovers usually meant staying up way too late, nonstop laughing, and hearing giggles drift out of her bedroom long after bedtime.
Julia spent a little more time in the woods hunting or on a boat fishing with her father than she may have preferred. But a few hot dogs and a Coke from Coopers Country Store or Hunt Brothers Pizza and Rap Snacks from 52 Station, and she was ready to roll. After a successful trip, she would say, “Call some friends because we got dinner!”
A lifelong lover of horses, some of her happiest days were spent at the farm with her beloved Paso Fino pony, Phantom. She loved drawing, sketching, reading, and writing and could often be found in her room with paper and pencils nearby, lost in the creation of something beautiful. More recently, she loved to sit quietly in the woods listening to nature and sketching whatever captured her heart.
She shared a special bond with her little brother and had many deeply cherished friends at school. Julia would want to be remembered for being kind. She lived with a gentle heart, loved deeply, created freely and cared for others without even trying. Above all else, Julia loved her family and was loved by them beyond measure. Though her time with them was short, she was surrounded by love and spent her days doing the things she loved with the people she loved. Julia is survived by her loving parents, Mark Bird Tims and Kessie Lorick Tims; her little brother, Tillman Bird Tims; her maternal grandmother, Winona Sox Rhame; her maternal step grandfather, Dr. Robert W. Rhame, Jr.; her maternal aunts, Andrea (Michael) Keister and Erin (Walton) Pesavento; her paternal aunt, Kathryn Tims; her paternal uncle, Will (Amanda) Tims; bonus aunt, Ellen (Robbie) Pottharst; bonus uncle, Robert (Dawn) Rhame; her beloved cousins, Cole and Bennett Onufrak, Elijah and Rowan Pesavento, and Benjamin Keister; and bonus cousins, Virginia and Amelia Rhame, and Rob and Libbi Pottharst; along with many extended family members and friends who were blessed to know and love her. Julia was welcomed into heaven by her paternal grandparents, Clark and Kaye Tims, and her maternal grandfather, Wade C. Lorick, Jr.
A memorial service for Julia will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, June 1, 2026, at Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Julia’s family will greet family and friends in the church fellowship hall following the service.
Memorials can be sent to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Lakeside Animal Rescue, PO Box 571, Holly Hill, SC 29059 or online at www.lakesideanimalrescue.com

Daniel Oneal “Danny” McCrea, 78, husband of the late Mary Winn Ward McCrea, passed away at his home in Kingstree, SC, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, after a life well lived.
Danny was born October 10, 1947, in Kingstree, the son of the late Sinnott Oneal McCrea and Mattie Presley Scott McCrea. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and received his certification in welding. His welding career carried him across several states over the years. He was well known for his Williamsburg County wood cooked whole hog barbecue, a family tradition and recipe that had been passed down for generations. People from all around looked forward to his annual Christmas BBQ. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church.
Danny is survived by: two daughters and their husbands, Wendy and Donald Sims and Maggie and Phillip Harper, all of Kingstree; grandchildren, Danielle and Dexter Bryant of Kingstree, Megan and Warren Anderson of Manning, Caleb Harper, Emma Harper, Carson Sims, and Ben Harper, all of Kingstree; great grandchildren, Mattie, Gracie, Colt and Derry; a nephew, Ronald Bryan Morris, Jr. of Turbeville; and a niece, Chasey (David) Brown of Cheraw. In addition to his parents and his wife Mary Winn, Danny was preceded in death by a daughter, Naomi Louise “Luci” McCrea; sisters, Brenda McCrea Scott and Linda Carolyn McCrea; and nephew Rodney McCrea Morris.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Tisdale Cemetery, 615 Cemetery Road, Kingstree, SC. Danny’s family will greet family and friends following the service.
Memorials may be made to Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Wendy Sims, 4504 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

David B. “Bennie” Timmons, 65, passed away Tuesday night, May 19, 2026, at MUSC Health Black River in Cades, SC, after a long illness.
Bennie was born August 1, 1960, in Kingstree, SC, a son of Loretta Smith Timmons and the late David Scott Timmons. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and a member of Mount Vernon Methodist Church. Bennie was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, but when football season ended you would find him fishing in Black River, the lake, or any of the streams or ponds nearby home.
In addition to his mother Loretta, Bennie is survived by: two sons, Davy Timmons of Florence and Josh Timmons of Manning; a daughter Lacy Timmons of Manning; granddaughter, Raelyn Timmons and grandson, Liam Timmons, both of Manning; brothers, James “Dooley” Timmons (Nancy Robertson) and Harvey Timmons and sister, Denise Timmons, all of Kingstree; best friend, Charles “Bill” Pippin of Goose Creek; nephews, Chris (Erica) Creel and Jamie (Nick) Tisdale; great nephews, Corbin and Kylan Creel; and great niece Morgan Creel. In addition to his father, Bennie was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bennie and Katherine Timmons and his maternal grandparents Berry and Evelyn Smith.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Walt Proctor, will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, with burial to follow in Mount Vernon Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gerald Timmons, Wayne Timmons, Little Wayne Timmons, Ralph Boyd, Mark Bingham, and Jeff Moorer. Bennie’s family will greet family and friends beginning at 2 PM at the funeral home just prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Mount Vernon Methodist Church, c/o Amy Sanders, 3508 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Barry Lavern McCutcheon, 68, husband of Maurice Parrott McCutcheon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday morning, May 17, 2026.
Born in Florence, SC, on August 6, 1957, he was the son of the late Virginia Ann Smith and Marvin Lavern McCutcheon. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended the Church of God. Barry was an avid sports enthusiast, and when he was not cheering on the Gamecocks, taking his boat out on the water or golfing with friends, you could find him umpiring girls softball games. He most loved spending time with his family, laughing, talking, joking, and playing pranks on just about anyone.
In addition to his wife, Maurice, Barry is survived by: children, April McCutcheon (Carrie Jordan), of Florence, SC, Andy McCutcheon (Sierra), of Longs, SC; grandchildren, Sara Floyd, Anna Grace Floyd, Layla Wilson, Kennedy McCutcheon; sisters, Carolyn Grayson, of Kingstree, Shelby “Shell” McClam (Mac), of Kingstree, Cathy Thompson (Randall), of Coward, Virginia “Ginny” Johns, of Crossville, TN; nieces, Christina Sims (Adrian), Betsy “Betc” Grier Copeland; nephews, Bart Grayson (Carrie), Adam McClam (Mary), Josh McClam (Skyelar); a great niece and nephew, Lauren and Ethan Sims; a sister-in-law, Susan Turner, of Scranton, SC; and many other nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Barry was preceded in death by, a grandson, Hunter Floyd.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:00 at Smith Cemetery, 351 McCutchen Road in Cades, SC. The family will greet friends for visitation an hour prior to the service in the cemetery at 11. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to be made to Palmetto Pointe Academy, 2901 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Dorothy Anderson Brown, 83, wife of George Bruce Brown, passed away peacefully at her home in Kingstree, SC on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Born on October 19, 1942, the daughter of the late Fred and Lula Anderson of Coward, SC. She was a graduate of J.C. Lynch School. During her time there she enjoyed playing on the basketball team and loved J.C. Lynch. She was a member of St. Paul Church of Coward, SC.
In addition to her husband Bruce of 64 years, Dorothy is survived by: two sons, Gilbert Brown, of Jacksonville, FL, Bill Brown (LeeAnn), of Turbeville; a sister, Judy Lewis (Al), of Florence, SC; a granddaughter, Crystal Newton (Sam), of Lake City; and two great grandchildren, Hayden Newton and Braylen Newton.
Funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made out to St. Paul Church of Coward, 159 St. Paul Road, P.O. Box 26, Coward, SC, United States, 29530. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Donald Lane, 78, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab in Manning, SC.
Donald was born July 24, 1947, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Henry Arthur Lane and Elise Harrington Lane. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, attended the Baptist College in North Charleston, and received an associate degree from Spartanburg Junior College. Donald served six years in the South Carolina National Guard 1052nd Transportation Company. He retired from Farmers Telephone Co-Op as Warehouse Supervisor after 38 years of service. Donald was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and working in his yard in his free time.
Donald is survived by: his daughter, Paige (Andrew) Speir of Mt. Pleasant, SC; two grandchildren, Stonewall and Georgia-Jean Speir, both of Mt. Pleasant; sister, Mary Frances (Phil) Owens of Georgetown, SC; his twin brother, Ronald (Katie) Lane of Lake City; many nieces and nephews; and special companion, Linda Williamson and her family.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens, 11095 Hemingway Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.