John “Johnny” Bernard Crooks, Jr.,86, beloved husband of Marian Brown Crooks, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.
Johnny was born April 29, 1940, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late John Bernard “J.B.” Crooks, Sr. and Lillie Mae Pendergrass Crooks. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Atlanta Tech in Atlanta, GA. Johnny had an exceptional mind and could do almost anything he set his mind to. His many talents led him to various careers over the years. He loved the outdoors and that led him to farming, raising chickens, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed technology and being around people, which led him to servicing televisions for community members at Crooks TV Service for over 30 years and Carolina Meat Processors for 25 years. He was a dedicated member of Believer’s Bible Chapel. Johnny accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior as a young adult and had a desire to share Christ with all those he encountered, even until the last hour of his life.
In addition to Marian, his wife of fifty-eight years, Johnny is survived by: three children, Tammy (Doug) Drost of Summerville, SC, John B. “Barney” (Lori) Crooks, III of Decatur, GA, and Jennifer (Rohn) Walker of Kingstree; seven grandchildren, Brittany Walker, Caitlyn (Aaron) Richardson, Roslyn Walker, Kinzleigh Walker, Sarah Drost, Reagan Drost, and John Drost; great grandson, Walker Richardson; and special honorary grandchildren, Danielle Culick and Will McKenzie; two brothers, Carroll (Teresa) Crooks of Anderson, SC and Clyde Crooks of Kingstree. In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Nell Benke and brothers, Wayne Crooks and Kenneth Crooks.
The funeral service for Johnny will be a private graveside service. Johnny’s family will greet family and friends from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Williamsburg Funeral Home and share loving stories to celebrate his life.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association online at www.giving.BillyGraham.org or mail to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 1 Billy Graham Parkway Charlotte, NC 28201-0001 . Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Charles Francis Worsley, Jr., 90, husband of Cynthia Cooper Worsley, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.
Charles was born February 3, 1936, in Earlville, Illinois, the son of the late Charles Francis Worsley and Ruth Anderson Worsley. He received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Washington University and had a long career with International Harvester followed by several years working with Imperial Marble Company. Charles loved working with all things mechanical. He acquired a private pilots license and built his own airplane. He enjoyed rebuilding hot rods and in his later years woodworking and reading. Charles was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed the games of all teams. He was a proud veteran of the US National Guard.
In addition to Cynthia, his wife of 46 years, Charles is survived by: 2 sons, John Charles (Mavis) Worsley of Virginia and Douglas Steven (Mary Jane) Worsley of Illinois; 3 stepchildren, Amy Lynn (Greg) Richards of Kingstree, SC, Doug (Betsy) Spies of Nashville, TN, and Brian (Tracy) Spies of Kingstree, SC; and 12 grandchildren.
A memorial service for Charles will be held in Illinois later.
Memorials may be made to Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich, IL 60548 or online at www.fvoas.org. or McLeod Health Foundation, McLeod Hospice House, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502 or online at www.mcleodhealth.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mattie Powell “Matt” Burgess, 79, wife of Jeff Burgess, passed away peacefully Friday, August 14, 2026, at McLeod Hospice in Florence, surrounded by family.
Matt was born June 6, 1947, in Ridgeland, SC, a daughter of the late Curtis Malcolm Powell and Ollie Lee Sheppard Powell. She was a graduate of Jenkins High School in Savannah, GA. Matt worked at Burgess Insurance Agency for 50 years, many of those years as CEO. She was involved in many organizations around her community and left a lasting impact on each one.
She was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, the Professional Women’s Organization of Kingstree, the Women’s Golf Association of the Pee Dee, and was a proud member of the Kingstree Chamber of Commerce and served as its president in 1987. Matt also played in numerous bridge clubs around Kingstree over the years.
She had a group of special friends for over 70 years known as “The Sisters”, consisting of Mary Brown, Carolyn Grayson and June Holliday.
Matt will be remembered for her warm heart, quick wit, devotion to her family and friends, and lasting friendships she made throughout her life. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
In addition to her husband Jeff, Matt is survived by: two sons, Brian Burgess (Jennifer), of Kingstree, and Joel Burgess (Elizabeth Charla Turner), of Murrells Inlet; a granddaughter who was her pride and joy, Jenna Kate Burgess; a brother, Mike Powell (Carolyn); nieces and nephews, Tim Powell (Holly), Amy Sanders (Jonathan), and Megan Freeman (William).
A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, August 21, 2026, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, South Carolina. Matt’s family will receive guests in Grace Hall from 12:00 to 1:30 following the service for visitation.
Memorials may be made out to McLeod Hospice House, 1203 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506 or Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Momma is gone, she has slipped the surly bonds of earth, shrugged off the mortal coil.
No more blah blah blah taxes, blah blah blah plumbing issues.
Momma was one part Love, Laughter, and Kindness, and one part “Let me show you where you can stick it.” She suffered a stroke about a week ago, due largely to the cigarettes she loved to smoke. You raise an eyebrow to a 74 year-old woman smoking? She would have been happy to show you where you could stick that. Diet? Exercise? She would have shown you where to stick those, too. Get the picture?
Momma was an artist to the core. She loved to create anything pretty, in any form or fashion. She used to tell her husband, “Don’t worry about it, I’m in charge of pretty.” If you are reading this, there is a good chance you or someone you know has something she painted. She loved flowers and spent countless hours growing them. She could work all day making a beautiful mosaic in the bathroom floor of a trailer, spend hours painting an intricate design on a styrofoam cooler, but would not spend five minutes on a W2 unless there was a gun pointed at her head. She couldn’t care less about money, and had no interest in chasing it. Her love for her family was endless and fierce, her temper ran white hot, and she carried a Saturday Night Special (Illegal! Around children?!) in her pocket book. Aghast? See the paragraph above.
She is going to join her Mom and Dad. If there is one thing that brings a smile to our face, it is the image of Momma seeing Atwood & Judy and sitting down at the kitchen table to have a cup of Granma’s instant coffee.
She is survived by her big brothers, Randy (Jenny) and Elwynn (JoAnne) and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Momma leaves behind five grandchildren, Angelina, Susanna, Cady Mae, Case, and Christina. They were the love of her life. Her world revolved around them, whether it was going to their dance recitals, teaching them to paint, or making them cinnamon toast.
She leaves behind seven children – Shane & Holly, Woody & Michelle, Jacqueline & Jimmy, and Kyle. Yes, seven. The wives and husband are listed. They treated her as well as any mother could be treated, and her brood is no longer complete without them. Jacqueline and Woody fought and clawed for the title of favorite, but everyone knew that title went to Shane or Kyle, who seemed totally indifferent to it. There is a lot there for Woody and Jacq to unpack, so give them time.
If the criteria for successful mother is number of offspring, Momma is far down on the list, although four is respectable. If it is successful children, sorry, not a doctor or lawyer in the lot. But if the measure of a successful mother is how much her children love her, then Momma takes the prize. They simply adored her.
Finally, she leaves behind Pete, her husband of 56 years. You probably call him Jack. Partners in crime, enablers, disablers, travel buddies, enemies, champions, best friends, and perfect companions. Ying and Yang. We hope everyone who reads this finds their perfect companion and is able to build the life these two had.
The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers with Agape Hospice.
A private service will be held by her family. In lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal rescue of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

William Carroll Haddock passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2026 at the age of 82. Carroll was the son of the late Dargan Carroll Haddock and Thelma Brown Haddock. Carroll is survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy King Haddock.
Carroll was born on November 6, 1943 in Kingstree, SC. He was a 1962 graduate of Kingstree High School. He was a lifelong member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was a member of the choir. Earlier in life, Carroll proudly served as a member of the Kingstree National Guard. He was also a board member for the Williamsburg County Farm Bureau and served as president from 1997-2000. He was a South Carolina Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Board Member and a board member for the Tri County Cotton Gin. His dedication to agriculture and the high standards he brought to his work were recognized when he was honored as the Williamsburg County Farmer of the Year. He earned his private flying license and found great peace and enjoyment in flying. He was passionate about agriculture and farming was much more than a livelihood to him; it was a part of who he was. He gave his time, energy, and heart to farming and took immense pride in the land he cared for and was meticulous in everything he did, believing things should be done right and done well. Above all else, he found his greatest joy in his family and he cherished time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Peggy, his three children Lisa (Loyd C.) Morris, Rachael (Chance) Atkinson, and Tracey Haddock. Six grandchildren Caroline (Tyler) Brown, Loyd C. Morris III, Bailey (Hayes) Goodson, Dylan Atkinson, Hampton Beard, Mary Logan Atkinson and two great grandchildren Eloise Goodson and Wells Goodson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dargan and Thelma Haddock and his brothers, Richard and Henry Haddock.
The family would like to extend their most heartfelt appreciation to his truly godsent caregivers, Mina McGee and Vanessa Pettway and his hospice CNA Felicia McCullough. Their compassion and kindness will always be remembered with gratitude.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4PM at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with visitation being held after the service in the educational building.
Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mary Wicker McIntosh Hance, 76, passed away on August 6, 2026, in Kingstree, South Carolina. Born to the late Frank Wesley McIntosh II and Ann Dugger McIntosh, Mary lived an interesting and well-traveled life. After many years of living in various places throughout the United States and abroad, she eventually returned home to Kingstree.
Mary found joy in spending time with her family, whether gathered in the kitchen or sharing quiet moments. She loved baking treats that became favorites among those who knew her, and she expressed her creativity through quilting, crafting pieces that reflected her warmth and care.
Mary is survived by her siblings, Bill McIntosh (Lynn) of Seabrook Island, SC, and JoAnn Gibbs (John) of Hilton Head Island, SC. She was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Wesley McIntosh III.
She leaves behind her children—Courtney McClary (Carey), Jennifer Krieger (Justin), and Kurt Mead (Brye) and six grandchildren: Chris, Joey, Alex, David, Hallie, and Maddie.
A private service will be held by her family.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal rescue of your choice.
The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers with Amedisys Hospice and Ash-Court Companion Care.
Mary will be remembered for her gentle nature, her steady kindness, and the comfort she brought to the people around her.
Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.