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, 133 Dusty Circle, 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.

With family present, Richard Horton, age 82, died peacefully in his sleep on August 22nd, ending a long journey with Parkinson’s and Primary Progressive Aphasia. His request to be buried privately alongside his late parents in their family plot was honored. He was laid to rest on August 23rd in Williamsburg Cemetery, Kingstree, SC.
Richard was born February 12, 1944, in Lake City, SC, and moved to Kingstree with his parents, brother, and sister when he was one. He grew up in the most idyllic of times, a time when children played freely, mostly outside, and were told to come home when the street lights came on. He was surrounded by aunts and uncles who loved him, and many cousins and friends. As a child, he loved the outdoors and spent countless hours roaming the woods, exploring Black River, swimming, fishing, hunting, and camping with his buddies. He enjoyed all sports and played football, basketball, baseball, ran track, and boxed.
After high school, Richard left for college but was drafted into the Army before finishing. He was sent to Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division and, while in Vietnam, was awarded the Bronze Star three times. After his tour in Vietnam, he left the Army as a captain and returned to finish school, ultimately earning a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. He had a long and fulfilling career in telecommunications, first at First National Bank of SC and then at Line One (later MCI), with final stops at Spirit Telecom and the South Carolina Energy Office.
Throughout his life, Richard was known as a kind and fun-loving ‘good guy’. He was unfailingly honest and dependable, yet unassuming. He woke up early, went to bed late, and was happy doing ‘whatever’ in between. He loved and enjoyed his friends, animals, the lake, beaches, rivers, the woods, good music, playing pranks (often involving rubber snakes), Clemson sports, and most especially his family.
He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather to a family who will miss him dearly.
Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Blanche; his son Rich (Amanda), grandchildren Anna Kate Horton, Luke Horton, Jack Pierstorff, and Zerick Pierstorff; his sister Wynn Horton McGregor and brothers-in-law Walter Dargan and Hugh Dargan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Warren Horton and Harriet Winston Horton; his brother Sammy Horton and Sammy’s wife Jayne; and his brothers-in-law Angus McGregor, Karl Dargan, and Freddy Dargan.
A gathering is being planned to celebrate his life at a later date.
Please consider the Gary Sinise Foundation if wishing to make a donation in Richard’s memory.

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.