Virginia “Ginny” Small Tyler, 97, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 2, 2026, following a lengthy illness with dementia.
Ginny was born on September 9, 1929, in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of Earl Onal Small and Essie Jeanette Smith Small. Her family relocated to Georgetown, S.C. in 1937, attracted by the new Georgetown Paper Company and later opened Midway Nursery. As the nursery grew, the family added a florist shop. This is where Ginny’s love of flowers and horticulture began. In later years her home and yard on Montgomery was a showplace. Virginia attended school in Georgetown, graduating from Winyah High School in 1947. Ginny married Walter Earl Evans, Sr. who was killed in a train vs auto accident in 1966. Walter and Ginny had Evans Jewelers in Downtown Kingstree. They had one child, Walter Earl Evans, Jr. Ginny later met and married James Linwood Tyler. She and Linwood had a beach home in Pawley’s Island, and they spent a lot of time enjoying the Pawleys area and the beach. They were also members of the Kingstree Moose Lodge, and Ginny enjoyed many a hand of Bridge there. She was his beloved wife for 35 years until his death in 2005. She and her son, Walter, continued to make their home in Kingstree until her passing.
In addition to her parents and her husbands, Ginny was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Eugene (Dorothy) Small, Sr., and her sister-in-law, Sybil Parks Small. She is survived by her beloved son, Walter Earl Evans, Jr., her brother, Earl Lee Small, Sr. and countless nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Ginny will be held at 12 Noon, Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree with visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that support be given to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or online at www.dementiasociety.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Deborah “Debbie” McCollough Burrows, 71, beloved wife of Leon Joseph “Joe” Burrows, died Saturday, October 3, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by her family.
Debbie was born October 19, 1954, in Charleston, SC, a daughter of Fay Louise Georgia McCollough Petrovitz and the late Edward Gordon McCollough. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and Francis Marion College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Debbie was a lifelong member of Union Presbyterian Church in Salters.
She grew up in Salters, SC surrounded by nature, friends, and family. Debbie inherited her creative nature from her mother Faye, and like her mother, she shared her passion and talent with the people around her. Her students at Greeleyville Elementary School were the first beneficiaries of her talent and creativity. Later when she taught at C.E. Murray High School, her passion fueled a new generation of artists and students who went on to become art teachers themselves. Her creativity didn’t end with just canvas and paint. Her home, including her yard, were her canvases and she created beauty there. While Debbie found great joy in her creativity and teaching, her greatest joy was her family. She loved her husband, children, and grandchildren more than anything in this world. She treasured every moment spent with them and took great pride in their lives and accomplishments. Her three grandchildren, Trystan, Rowdy, and Hunter, held an especially special place in her heart. They brought her endless happiness, and being their grandmother was one of the greatest blessings of her life. She adored each of them and was incredibly proud of the people they were becoming.
In addition to her mother Fay and her husband Joe, Debbie is survived by: her son, Kent (Janalee) Burrows of Salters; her daughter, Tanna (Charles) Grantham of Florence; her adored grandchildren, Trystan Burrows, Rowdy Burrows, and Hunter Grantham; her sister, Georgia (Rob) Kincaid; her brother, Edward “Eddie” (Jorge Mendez Collazo) McCollough; her stepfather, Joe Petrovitz; a niece and two nephews, and many cherished cousins.
A memorial service for Debbie will be held at 11 AM, Friday, October 9, 2026, at Union Presbyterian Church, 2501 M.L. King Jr Hwy, Salters, SC 29590. Following the service, A reception will be held in the Martin Building. 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.

Mary Wheeler Abrams, 78, wife of the late James Richard “Dick” Abrams, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC surrounded by her beloved family.
Mary was born March 5, 1948, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Richard Olin Wheeler and Doris Moore Wheeler. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and graduated from the University of South Carolina with honors. Mary retired after many years of teaching at Andrews Elementary School, Andrews Academy and Williamsburg County schools. She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary was a faithful member of Spring Gulley Baptist Church.
Mary is survived by: her son, James Richard “Jamey” (YeVonne) Abrams, Jr. of Andrews; her daughter, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” (Jonathan) Pace of Conway; her sister, JoAnn Blakely (Beverly) of Hanahan; her grandchildren, Allison (Josh) Brown, James R. (Abby) Abrams, III, and Russell Pace; and her great grandchildren, Bayleigh, Camden, Georgia, Raelyn, and Ollie. In addition to her parents and her husband Dick, Mary was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Taylor and Joy Lambert.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Friday, September 18, 2026, at Spring Gulley Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Mary’s family will receive friends and family from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Spring Gulley Baptist Church, 2107 Highway 521, Andrews, SC 29510 or McLeod Hospice, c/o McLeod Health Foundation, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551 or online at www.McLeodHealth.org.
Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Judith “Judy” Lee Jones McCutchen, 88, wife of the late Rhodas Rutledge McCutchen, died Monday, September 14, 2026, at Embrace Hospice in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Judy was born May 1, 1938, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late John Richard Jones and Anna Lee Strong Jones. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and retired from Santee Electric Cooperative after more than 30 years of service. Judy was a faithful member of Beulah United Methodist Church until it closed. She served as treasurer there for many years. Judy found great joy in the beauty of God’s creation, finding closeness to Him while tending to her yard and nurturing the beauty around her. She also enjoyed cooking delicious meals for her family.
Judy is survived by her daughter, Donna Marie McCutchen of Garden City, her sister, Jean “Dot” Doherty of Charleston, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Rhodas, Judy was preceded in death by her sisters, Louise Schartel, Annette Pinson, Patsy Caulder, and Linda Hupp.
Graveside funeral services for Judy will be 11 AM, Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Linda Mae Bias Burchfield, 83, wife of the late Kenneth Burchfield, died peacefully Friday, August 28, 2026, at her home in Kingstree, SC.
Linda was born in Culloden, West Virginia, the daughter of the late John Henry and Vanie Bias. She was a graduate of Milton High School in Milton, West Virginia. She worked at Oxford Manufacturing and Hemingway Apparel before she and her husband owned and operated the Kingstree Western Auto. Linda enjoyed reading and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Linda is survived by: her children, Sherry Byrdic of Florence, SC, Stephanie (Blake) Burgess of Salters, SC, Charlie (Leigh) Burchfield of Houston, TX, and Loretta Cantley of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren, Cody Byrdic, Hunter, Connor, and Erin Burchfield, Amber, Linda Ann, and Kenny Joe Cantley; great grandchildren, Mason and Michael Byrdic and Isabella and Alexander Harp.
Funeral services for Linda will be private.
Memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice online at www.gentivahs.com. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.