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

Mrs. Janie S. Knight, 87, widow of Donald Knight, passed away February 14, 2025, at her home after a long illness.
Mrs. Knight was born December 6, 1937, in Williamsburg County, SC, a daughter of the late Allie Eulee Kirby and Herbert Benjamin Smith. She attended Kingstree High School and was employed with the Williamsburg County Tax Assessors office for over 20 years. Janie was a member of Kingstree First Assembly Church, where she was very active until her illness forced her to slow down. She enjoyed gardening and cooking but most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grands, and was a second mother to all of them.
Surviving Janie are: her children Donald Keith Knight, Jr., Pamela Knight Jeffers, Kenneth Bryan Knight, all of Kingstree; grandchildren Ashley Jeffers, of Kingstree, Laurel Green (Ryan), of Union, KY, Jordan Jeffers Stephenson (Austin), of Florence, SC; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Jeffers, Jaxon Jeffers, Ella Claire Green, Hannah Brooks Green; sisters, Linda Williamson, of Kingstree, Brooks Jackson, of Indiana, Nita Yarborough (Burnett), of New Zion; a brother, Ariel Smith (Cheryl), of Indiana; and sisters-in-law, Nora Smith, Ina Blake, Anita Haynes and Sue Belue Smith.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sons, Paul Knight and Mitchell Wayne Knight; and siblings, H.B. Smith, Catherine Duke, Dell Prosser, Danny Smith, Reynolds Smith and Rounette Belue.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Burial will be in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Salters, SC. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God, 872 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or The Alzheimer’s Association 225 N Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.

The Honorable Gordon Brockington “Bubber” Jenkinson, 76, retired family court judge and husband of Peggy Kelley Jenkinson, died Thursday, February 6, 2025, at MUSC in Charleston, SC. Bubber was born on November 19, 1948, at Kelley Memorial Hospital in Kingstree, SC. He was the son of William Eldridge Jenkinson, Jr. and Emma Gordon Brockington Jenkinson. He grew up in Kingstree. He became an Eagle Scout in 1962 and graduated from Kingstree High School in 1967. He graduated from the Citadel in 1971. In high school and at The Citadel, Bubber participated in Boy’s State as a citizen and a staff member. Bubber then went on to the University of South Carolina School of Law and graduated in 1974.
In 1972, Bubber married Margaret Kent Kelley “Peggy” at Prince George Episcopal Church in Georgetown, SC. Bubber and Peggy raised their girls in his hometown of Kingstree. Peggy and Bubber also spent many happy days on the beach at Pawleys Island and Folly Beach.
Bubber was a trial lawyer for 33 years, which included many years as a Public Defender. In 2007, he was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly to a seat on the Family Court Bench where he served until his retirement in 2020. He held court in almost every county in the state, missing only three.
Bubber had a love for books, and he also began a career in writing. He published his and People of Williamsburgh District, and RL. Bryant released his, St. Albans Episcopal Church: A Short History of a Small Mission. His second novel, River Road, was published in 2011. In 2024, Bubber published Black River and Its Tributaries, 300 years of South Carolina Lowcountry History.
Bubber also traveled to many interesting cities and countries, those travels included a mission trip to Puerto Rico with daughter, Mary, and another mission trip to South Africa, with daughter, Martha Kent. Bubber truly had a servant’s heart. He also taught Sunday school to high school students for 18 years.
Bubber was predeceased by a daughter, Margaret Gordon Jenkinson; his parents, William and Gordon Jenkinson; and his mother and father in law, Lewis and Kent Freeman.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Kelley Jenkinson of Charleston. He is also survived by his two daughters, Martha Kent Runey (Michael) and Mary Gordon High (Bubba); his grandchildren, Mary Banks High, Barry Glenn High, III, Anne Lewis High, Michael Lawrence Runey V, Joseph Kent Runey, and Gordon Brockington Runey.
Also surviving Bubber, are his brothers, William E. Jenkinson, III (Salley), Haynsworth McCall “Mac” Jenkinson (Caroline), and his sister, Margaret Jane “Moo” Kirk (Billy), his brother and sister in law, Edward and Kathy Kelley.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Monday, February 10, 2025, at Kingstree United Methodist Church, with burial to follow in Williamsburg Cemetery. Bubber’s family will receive family and friends at the home of Billy and Salley Jenkinson following the burial. Memorials may be made to St. Albans Episcopal Church, PO Box 866, Kingstree, SC 29556 or the Florence Crittendon Home at 19 St. Margaret Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Joseph Eston Lane Jr., husband of the late Frances Fitch Lane, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Wilmore, Kentucky. He was 92.
Junior was born June 4, 1932, near Kingstree in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Joseph Eston and Sarah “Sadie” Duke Lane. As a young man, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served three years in Japan and Korea. After returning home, he farmed the family land and married Frances in 1957. Junior later joined the Kingstree Police Department in 1966 and retired in 1988 as assistant chief. Afterward, he continued to enjoy hunting and fishing, woodworking and winemaking, cooking for a crowd, and solving the world’s problems with the Hardee’s crew over biscuits and gravy every morning.
After a mild stroke in April 2024, Junior went to live with his elder daughter in Kentucky. He then spent the last five months at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center.
Junior is survived by two daughters, Tammy Laneigh Lane (Sara M. Sexton) of Lexington, Kentucky; and Lori-Eston Lane Gildersleeve (Scott E.) of Mount Pleasant; a sister, Carolyn Lane McConnell of Kingstree; and sisters-in-law Jeanie Lane of Kingstree and Ruby Lane of Florence.
Along with his parents and wife, Junior was preceded in death by siblings Grace Robinson, Charles “Bogan” Lane, Miriam McCain, Lloyd Lane, Emory Lane, and half-siblings Jack Lane, Thella Mae Kennedy, Marguerite Young, Wilton Lane, Cathryn Frierson, and Mamie Lucille Lane.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Mouzon Presbyterian Church (2644 Sumter Hwy., Kingstree), with the graveside service following. Memorials may be made to the Frances Lane Scholarship Fund, c/o Jeannette Duke, 2281 Sumter Hwy., Kingstree S.C., 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

William Fredrick “Fred” Taylor, Jr., 77, husband of Linda Finklea Taylor, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center in Cades, SC.

Fred was born August 7, 1947, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late William Fredrick Taylor and Vivian Iona McMakin Taylor. He was a graduate of Charleston Southern University and received a master’s degree from The Citadel. He was a veteran of the US Air Force Reserves. Fred taught and coached high school football for 38 years, serving at Williston High School, Camden Military Academy, Harleyville-Ridgeville High School, St. George High School, Kingstree High School and Hemingway High School. In 1984 he served as the assistant head coach at the North/South All-Star Game and was the head coach for the 1991 game. He was a longtime member and past president of the South Carolina Coaches Association. Fred was an avid Clemson fan, a duck hunter and sports enthusiast. Fred was a member of Union Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his wife Linda, Fred is survived by: his two sons, W.F. “Rick” Taylor, III and Walter D. Taylor; grandsons, Will Taylor IV and Henry Taylor; and several nieces and nephews

Fred’s family will greet friends and family to celebrate his life 11 AM to 1 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online at www.heart.org or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or online at www.diabetes.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Frances Smith Norris, 82, wife of Edward Perry Norris, Jr., passed away at her home in Greeleyville, SC, on January 26, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.
Frances was born on August 30, 1942, to the late Frank Tillman Smith and Elise Folsom Smith in Bishopville, SC. On March 22, 1959, Frances married Edward Norris and they went on to have 5 children.
Frances is survived by: her husband, Edward; their five children and their spouses, Teressa Gamble and Johnny of James Island, SC, Tony Norris and Marian of Greeleyville, 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, T.J. Norris, John Perry Norris, Reid Norris, John Kenneth McCord, Grace Bennett, Faith Roberts, Brent Cogdill, and Blake Cogdill; and 14 great-grandchildren, Tony Norris, Amelia Norris, Lily Nash, Eliza Perry Norris, Addie Bell Boyd, Judge Boyd, Lillie Lee Boyd, George Cogdill, Fielding Cogdill, Tillman Cogdill, Hendon Cogdill, Rylan Cogdill, and Camden Cogdill. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
She was the most beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She found joy in the simplest things in life: a seashell, a peony, a little wren who found its home on her porch. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and fishing in her pond. She loved the beach, especially Isle of Palms and Pawleys Island. But the most important thing in Mama’s life was her faith in God that she found as a young girl, as well as her husband, family, and friends that would gather at their home. She was a member of Greeleyville United Methodist Church.
To celebrate her beautiful and joy-filled life, a graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at New Market Cemetery, SC-375 in Greeleyville, SC. To make a contribution in her memory, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org or Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 or online at BillyGraham.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Charles Richard “Charlie” Barwick, Sr., 85, husband of Peggy Boatwright Barwick, died peacefully at his home in Kingstree, SC, on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Charlie was born January 2, 1940, in Pinewood, SC, a son of the late David Leroy Barwick, Sr. and Mary Ethel Kolb Barwick. He was a graduate of Pinewood High School and was a veteran of the US Navy. Charlie worked for the US Postal Service for almost 40 years and retired after many years as the Postmaster at Greeleyville, SC. He loved the people of Greeleyville dearly and enjoyed seeing them and their children daily as they came to the post office. The people he worked with in Greeleyville were also very special to him. They really were his (work) family. Charlie was a faithful member of Union Presbyterian Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, a Deacon and an Elder for many years. Charlie had a love for the outdoors that was shown through his farming, fishing and hunting. Time spent at the farm became treasured memories.
Surviving Charlie, in addition to his wife Peggy, are: his children, Joan Barwick of Gaston, SC, Charles R. “Chad” Barwick, Jr. (Jennifer) of Salters, SC, Scarlett Barwick of Kingstree, James S. Barker (Melanie) of Irmo, SC and Rachel Caulder (Will) of Kingstree; grandchildren, Dalton and Amelia Barker, William, Charlie, and Julianne Caulder, and Kaylee Barwick; siblings, David Leroy Barwick, Jr. (Ethel), of Sumter, SC, Raymond Barwick of Pinewood, SC and Lena Barwick of Pinewood, SC. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Lifrage Barwick. Charlie’s family would especially like to thank the staff at Amedisys Hospice for their loving and compassionate care of Charlie.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Union Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Charlie’s family will greet friends in the Martin Building following the graveside committal service. Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Jack Russell McClary, Jr., 72, husband of Karen Windham McClary, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Kingstree, SC.
Russell was born December 23, 1952, in Kingstree, a son of the late “Jack” Russell McClary Sr. and Sybil McAlister McClary. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and was a lifelong farmer. He was a good steward of his land and sincerely enjoyed his work. Russell was a sportsman, boxing as a young man, baseball and softball player, avid duck hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his wife Karen, surviving Russell are two daughters, Devan (Ryan) Blankenbaker, and Danielle Foxworth; grandchildren, Allie Blankenbaker, Jackson “JJ” Blankenbaker; a brother, Glenn McClary; and several nieces, nephews and loving cousins. In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by a son, John Ross McClary; and a brother, Danny McClary.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at McClary Cemetery. Russell’s family will greet friends and family at The Millwood Community House following the service. Please dress for comfort and warmth. Memorials may be made to McClary Cemetery, c/o Nicky Nexsen, 1206 Fulton Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Keith Newton Stuckey, 73, of Lexington, SC, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at his home.
Keith was born on February 18, 1951, in Kingstree, SC, the son of the late James Henry Stuckey and Lucile Newton Stuckey.
Keith shared 51 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Joan Buttermore Stuckey. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, and faith. He is survived by his wife, son, Eric Capers Stuckey (Laura E. Stuckey), and two grandchildren, Hunter Winslow Stuckey and Scarlett Claire Stuckey. He is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Stuckey Mabry (Bufford) and Mary Stuckey Freeman (Caleb). Keith was predeceased by his son, Robert Keith Stuckey, his brother, Jimmy Stuckey (Remy), and his mother, Lucile Newton Stuckey.
Keith graduated from Kingstree High School in 1969 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of South Carolina. He began his career as an educator, teaching at Kingstree Elementary for five years. He later worked with Farmers Telephone in Kingstree, SC, for ten years, including time as a lobbyist advocating for rural communications. Keith retired as Chief Operating Officer of Palmetto Mobile Net, Inc., where he played a key role in bringing cellular telephone service to the rural areas of South Carolina.
A man of many talents, Keith had a deep passion for music. As a lead singer, trumpeter, and guitarist, he performed with several bands, including The Knights of Kingstree and Brandy of Sumter, SC, sharing his love of music for over 25 years. Artistic and creative, Keith enjoyed designing, building, and creating. He was always working on a project around the house and enjoyed landscaping, carpentry, and refinishing furniture. He was also an excellent cook, famous among family and friends for his turkey wings and grilled cowboy steaks. He loved Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island seafood and steamed oysters.
Keith’s life was a testament to love, family, faith, and service. He had a strong faith in and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. He was deeply devoted to his family, cherishing time spent with his grandchildren. Keith had a giving heart to those in need. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Keith’s funeral service will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the Union Presbyterian Church in Salters, SC with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be from 12 to 12:45 PM in the church. Keith’s family will receive friends in the Martin Building following the graveside committal service.
The family welcomes memorial contributions in Keith’s honor to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 East Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or The ALS Association, 1950 Craig Rd., Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63140. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page on our web site, www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Dorothy Mae Marshall “Dot” Tisdale, 93, wife of the late Robert Gary “Bobby” Tisdale, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, SC.
“Miss Dot” was born July 20, 1931, in Andrews, the daughter of the late Dudley Marshall and Pauline Boyd Marshall. She was a graduate of Andrews High School and was cafeteria manager at D.P. Cooper Elementary School for many years. Miss Dot was a devoted member of Central Presbyterian Church and a member of the church’s Friendship Circle. She enjoyed working in her yard and loved seeing the results of her hard work. Her greatest joys came from her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She valued all the family times together from simple morning breakfasts to large family reunions.
Surviving Miss Dot are: her children, Bonnie (Chuck) Schmidt, Michael (Janet) Tisdale, Linda (Duffy) McDonald, Wayne (Penny) Tisdale, and Paulette Rawl; grandchildren, Robert (Deborah) Williams, Jennifer (Jack) Williams, Michele (David) Johnson, Heather Tisdale, Elliot (Cristina) McDonald, Ben (Amanda) McDonald, Kyle (Ellie) Tisdale, Ethan (Macy) Tisdale, Drew (Taylor) Rawl, and Colleen (William) Cooper; great grandchildren, Courtney (Chris) Lewis, Marshall Johnson, Emmett Johnson, Breccan McDonald, Lennox McDonald, Liam Cooper, Lia Tisdale, and Capers Rawl; and great-great grandchild, Lane Lewis.
Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Central Presbyterian Church, with burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Miss Dot’s family will greet friends and family from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556 Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Susan Diane Long Snipes, 75, died at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Ms. Snipes was born April 21, 1949, in Zanesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Jack Long and Jean Stewart Long. She loved her fur babies and enjoyed spending time with her beloved grandchildren.
Susan is survived by: her children, Angela (Rodney, Sr) Rhodes of Michigan, Jamie (Tony) McGee of Cades, Matthew Snipes of Cades, and Lisa (Kelly) McCracken of Kingstree; 11 grandchildren, Courtney (Brandon) Bray, Rodney Rhodes, Jr., Chelsea Marlowe, Caitlyn McGee, Colby McGee, Paris Snipes, Jemma Snipes, Kash Snipes, Ryann (James) Morris, Reed McCracken, and Rowan McCracken; 5 great grandchildren; and 3 siblings, Sherry (Elbert) Mills of Illinois, Lynn Carswell of Michigan, and Kim Long of Michigan. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Topoloski and a brother, Steve Long.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Ronald Linton “Ronnie” Smith, 83, husband of Ann Flagler Smith, died at his home in Kingstree on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Mr. Smith was born March 13, 1941, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Fritz Carner Smith, Sr. and Blanche Miller Smith. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a farmer. Ronnie worked in produce and produce markets in Kingstree, Florence, Moncks Corner, and Myrtle Beach for many years, and operated his own produce market in Florence for 20 years. He loved growing plants and loved to share the produce and flowers he grew.
Surviving Ronnie, in addition to his wife Ann, are: his daughter, Rhonda Smith of Kingstree; a brother, Fritz C. Smith, Jr (Margaret) of Kingstree; a granddaughter, McKenzie Ann Loos (Tanner) of Lenoir, NC; a great-granddaughter, Adelade Ann Loos and several nephews.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by 3 children, Sheila Forrester, Ronald L. Smith, Jr., and Cheryl Ann Smith, and a sister, Connie S. Benton.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Chuck Flagler, Johnathan and Angel Flagler, and Cleve and Chatta Flagler for their support during this difficult time.
Funeral services will be announced later. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice of SC, 187 North Church Street, Suite 201 Spartanburg, SC 29306, or online at carnationfoundation.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Cecil Horace “Bubba” Hanniford, 61, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his sister’s home in Kingstree, SC, after a long illness.
Bubba was born January 14, 1963, in Florence, SC, a son of the late Cecil Hazel Hanniford and Katherine Edwards Hanniford. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and worked with Startex Mills in Spartanburg as a mechanic. Cecil was a member of Second Baptist Church in Kingstree. He enjoyed taking care of his pets, working in his garden, and fishing with his nephews and friends. He also enjoyed cooking, trying new recipes and canning vegetables from his garden.
He is survived by: his sisters, Grace Osborne of Darlington, Terry Galensky of Darlington, Rayshell Hanniford of Scranton, Mitsy (Jimmy) Foxworth of Kingstree, and Betty Grubb of Rock Hill; and nieces and nephews, Ray, Rachel, Mitchell, Haley, Nicki, John, Wayne, Tammy, Tracy, Travis, Jay and Ryan. In addition to his parents, Bubba was preceded in death by his grandmother Daisy Sauls Baylor and a sister, Marie Grady.
A private family gathering and celebration of Bubba’s life will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556 or American Cancer Society online at www.donate.cancer.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Ector Daniel “Dan” Shepard, Jr., 65, husband of Penny Burnett Shepard, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet. Dan’s legacy is one of honor, service, dedication, and devoted love for his family and friends.
Dan was born March 3, 1959, in Kingstree, the son of the late Ector Daniel Shepard and Bevis Boyd Shepard. He was a graduate of Winyah High School and a graduate of The Citadel Class of 1981, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. He was a member of the prestigious Summerall Guards. He also received a master’s degree in operations management from the University of Arkansas.
Dan served his country with honor during his 9 years of active-duty service in the US Air Force, earning the rank of Captain and Instructor Navigator for the KC-135 aircraft, specializing in global air refueling operations. He served at Blytheville Air Force Base in Arkansas and Castle Air Force Base in Atwater, California. Following his Air Force service, Dan’s professional life was marked by his successful accomplishments in the management of automotive and metals manufacturing industries, working with Schlumberger, Holset, Bosch, Mahle, and Arcosa before retiring.
In addition to his wife Penny, Dan is survived by his daughter, Matelon S. (Dave) DeFreese and his beloved granddaughter, Hayley DeFreese, of Summerville, and a sister, Carol (C.J.) Morgan of Scurry, Texas.
Graveside funeral service with military honors, conducted by Rev. Marty Hodge, will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 4501 US Hwy 377, Salters, SC 29590. Dan’s family will greet friends and family following the service in the Martin Building at the church. 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

Linda Stanley McGill, 74, wife of Frank “Hilton” McGill, Jr., passed away peacefully at her home in Kingstree on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Linda was born January 11, 1950, in Conway, SC, the daughter of the late Elizabeth Luna “Lib” Edwards Stanley and Richard Luther “R.L.” Stanley. She was a 1968 graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Anderson College. Linda and Hilton owned and operated Kingstree Red & White for many years after Mr. and Mrs. Stanley retired. She was a faithful and active member of Kingstree First Baptist Church until recent years when her health declined. There she taught Sunday School, helped with GAs and always volunteered, especially for anything involving the youth of the church. Linda loved to join her friends at any social event, and she enjoyed Dance Club, Bridge Club, and football games, especially Clemson Tigers. But Linda’s focus was on her children and her grandchildren. She attended every school or church function, cheering for them and always supporting them. Lovingly known as “Yaya” by her grandchildren and others, she was a mother and friend to all the neighborhood children as well. They loved her fiercely.
In addition to her husband of 55 years, Hilton, Linda is survived by: her children, “Frank” Hilton McGill, III of Greenville, SC, Margaret “Meg” McGill (Greg) Beatson of Kingstree, and Stanley “Stan” Richard (Logan) McGill of Florence; six grandchildren, Emma Ryan Gordon, (Grant), Hilton Elizabeth McGill, Nancy Grace McGill, Julia May McGill, Carter Stanley McGill, and Richard Davis McGill; and one great grandchild, Easton James Hughes.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Linda’s family will greet friends and family from 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org, or Boykin Spaniel Rescue, 112 Hunter Ridge Dr., Spartanburg, SC 29316. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com