Martha “Jean” Sires Shirer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, substitute mother, and faithful servant of God, died at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Born January 4, 1936, in Kingstree, Jean was the daughter of the late Jasper Marion Sires, Jr. and
Emmie Gordon Ferrell Sires. She was a proud graduate of Kingstree High School and went on to
attend the University of South Carolina, where she was an accomplished athlete, an avid women’s basketball player, and member of Delta Zeta sorority. A lifelong and enthusiastic Gamecock fan, Jean could always be counted on to cheer on her team in every sport.
Following her college years, Jean began a long and dedicated career with the United States Postal Service. She faithfully served her community for many years and retired as Postmaster in Salters, South Carolina, a role she carried out with pride and commitment. She valued her many coworkers and counted them among her closest friends.
Jean was a lifelong member of Union Presbyterian Church, where she was deeply involved in church life and activities for many years. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. She was also an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and The Red Hat Society, cherishing the fellowship and friendships she formed through these organizations.
Jean’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her devoted spouse of 67 years, Julian
“Carlisle” Shirer; her four children, Julian C. “Carl” Shirer, Jr. of Salters, SC; Renee S. (Patrick) McCormick of Kiawah Island, SC; Janeen S. (Bobby) Rogers of Elgin, SC; and James F. Shirer of Columbia, SC; eight cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her beloved nieces; and an adopted daughter, Kelley Cooper.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her infant son, James Stanley Shirer; her sister, Leila Sires Foust; her brother, Jasper “Marion” Sires III, her beloved uncle, James Alurid Ferrell; and her daughter-in-law, Terry B. Shirer.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Union Presbyterian Church, 4501 SC Hwy 377, Salters, SC, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Miss Jean’s family will greet friends in the Martin Building of the church following the committal service.
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 obituaries page at
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Jean will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her love of family and community, and her spirited devotion to her Gamecocks. Her legacy of kindness, strength, and joyful loyalty will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Linda “Carolyn” McCrea, 84, daughter of the late Sinnott Oneal McCrea and Mattie Presley Scott McCrea, was born on November 3, 1942 in Kingstree, South Carolina. She passed away peacefully with daughter and son of the heart Chasey and David Brown right by her side in Cheraw, South Carolina.
Carolyn faithfully dedicated her life as a home maker and care giver. She had a heart of gold and loved everyone she came in contact with. Always there for you no matter what was going on. She treasured her family, friends and fur babies. Always cutting up with you, never a dull moment.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Brenda Gail McCrea Scott, one son, Rodney McCrea Morris, one sister in law, Mary Winn McCrea, and one niece, Lucy McCrea.
Carolyn is survived by; one daughter, Chasey (David) Brown of Cheraw; one son, Ronald Bryan Morris Jr., of Turbeville; one brother, Daniel Oneal McCrea, of Kingstree; one brother in law, Richard Scott, of Pinewood; seven grandchildren, Taylor, Alexis, Austin and Alyvia Brown, of Cheraw and Taylor, Ashley and Bryan Morris, of Danville, VA; two nieces, Wendy (Donald) Sims and Maggie (Philip) Harper, of Kingstree; along with a host of other relatives and friends.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the nurses at Mcleod Hospice and McLeod Health Cheraw for all of their kindness and care.
A funeral service for Carolyn will be held at 12 PM, Friday, March 6, 2026, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Carolyn’s family will receive guests for visitation from 11-12. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

With profound sorrow and tender remembrance, we announce the passing of Baby Ch’ace Derez Bishop, who departed this life on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Though his time on earth was brief—just one short month—his life held deep meaning and brought immeasurable love to those who were blessed to know him.

Baby Ch’ace was born on January 23, 2026, in Greer, South Carolina, a cherished son of Jessica Shante Brand and Charles Allen “Spanky” Bishop, Jr. From the moment of his arrival, he was surrounded by love and care. His gentle presence, peaceful spirit, and innocent beauty brought comfort, joy, and hope to his family, leaving memories that will be forever treasured.

Left to cherish the precious memories of Baby Ch’ace are his devoted parents, Jessica Shante Brand and Charles Allen Bishop, Jr.; his loving grandparents, Sarah and Michael Brand; his beloved brother, Anthony McRae; and his adoring sister, Genesis Bishop, who will forever remember her baby brother with love and pride.

Also mourning his passing are his special cousin, A’mira Pearson; his loyal aunt and uncle, Ashley and Hywan Pearson; his dear uncle, Jowuan Givens; his beloved cousin Jasmine and her fiancé, Keywuan Burgess; his cherished aunt and uncle, Capria and Shawn Lowery; and his attentive uncle, Jamil “A.J.” Bishop, along with a host of other relatives and friends who were touched by his brief yet meaningful life.

Preceding Baby Ch’ace in death are his paternal grandparents, Cynthia Fulton and Charles Allen Bishop, Sr.; his maternal great-grandparents, Mary and Ernest Miller; and his paternal great-grandparents, Jasper and Mary Ann Fulton. While words cannot ease the pain of loss, the family finds comfort in the lasting legacy of love left behind.

Funeral services honoring the life of Baby Ch’ace Derez Bishop will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends and loved ones at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service.

Though his life was brief, Baby Ch’ace’s presence will forever remain in the hearts of his family. He will be remembered as a precious gift, deeply loved and dearly missed. Online condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Joseph “Lynn” McKenzie, 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home with family by his side.
Lynn was born July 30, 1942, in Kingstree, SC. He was the son of the late Reverend Samuel A. McKenzie and Edith Morris McKenzie. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a lifelong member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he served as a deacon for many years. He loved attending church activities. Lynn worked for Baxter/G.B. Fermentation for thirty-seven years.
He was an avid Atlanta Braves and South Carolina Gamecocks fan. He enjoyed playing golf for most of his life. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Lynn is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Suzanne H. McKenzie of 59 ½ years; daughters, Lisa Welch (Joel) of Valdese, NC, Amanda McCullough (Patrick) of Columbia, SC; grandchildren, Joel, Natalie, Lia-Lan, Zachary and Sydney; siblings, Susan Reeves (Steve), Jerry McKenzie (Paulette), Keith McKenzie (Jenny); and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Lynn was preceded in death by; a grandson, Jake Michael McCullough; and siblings, Shirley Martin, Archie McKenzie, Delbert McKenzie, Judy Coker, Larry McKenzie and Ashton McKenzie.
The family would like to give our thanks to Gentiva Hospice, especially Tabitha, Erika, Heather, Howard, Carey, Pastor Leo and the many others with Gentiva.
We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to the following for all the love and care given to Lynn over the last two years: Lou Brown, Pat Evans, Sandy Rauch, Ferma Scott and Bobbie Welch.
A funeral service for Lynn will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, February 27, 2026, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial to follow at Smith Cemetery. His family will receive family and friends from 6-8 P.M., Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC or Special Olympics of SC, 204 Palmetto Park Blvd., Lexington, SC, 29072, or online at support.specialolympics.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Bertie Eaddy McCrea, 93, passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.
Bertie was born June 27, 1932, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Berton T. Eaddy and Nellie Alnor Hughes Eaddy. She was a graduate of Indiantown High School and had retired from The Joggling Board in Pawleys Island. Bertie started her career in sales many years ago in Kingstree at Pitts Jewelry and Gifts and is remembered for her kindness, beauty and grace. She was a strong woman of faith and shared her faith with others through example and words. She helped family and community members often, sharing her time, talents and home. Bertie was an excellent seamstress, creating beautiful bonnets, blankets and dresses that became treasured heirlooms. She also made dresses, which were shipped all over the world for missions. Even after retirement and shortly before this last illness, Bertie was always looking for something to do for others. She was a member of Surfside Presbyterian Church and attended her beloved home church, Central Presbyterian Church when visiting in Kingstree.
Surviving Bertie are: her daughter, Tammy M. (Billy) Covington of Kingstree; granddaughters, Lisa M. (Mitchell) Zimmer of Arizona, Sandra J. McCrea (Kevin Zaino) of Massachusetts, Ashley M. Greenwood of Connecticut, Amy C. (Chris) Smith of Columbia, Casey C. (Jason) Coker and Blakely C. (J.P.) Tepper, both of Florence; 16 great grandchildren; 9 great- great grandchildren; a sister, Wista S. Brown of Kingstree; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Bertie was preceded in death by: a son, Ronnie McCrea; sisters, Dora Mae Jowers, Pauline Bowles, Leona V. McKenzie, Moeaden A. McCrea, Wannah L. James, Annie Laura McCants, Keith Thompson, and Selma Jean Malay; and one brother, Capers W. Eaddy.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM, Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Central Presbyterian Church, with burial at Tisdale Cemetery. Bertie’s family will receive family and friends from 10:30 to 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall just before the service. Memorials may be made to Surfside Presbyterian Church, 8732 Hwy 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 or 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.

John C. “J.C.” Taylor, 89, of the Spring Gulley community, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 12, 2026, after a lengthy illness.
J.C. was born March 9, 1936, in Cross, SC, a son of the late Murray Monroe Taylor and Cleo Rebecca Clarke Taylor. He was a retired veteran of the US Army, serving over 22 years. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star, received during one of his three tours in Vietnam. Prior to that, J.C. served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Task Force in Korea. J.C. was a dedicated firefighter also, serving Williamsburg County for over 30 years. He retired as a district chief and served as a Williamsburg County Fire Board member and served as chairman in the past. J.C. was a member of the American Legion, a former teacher at Williamsburg High School, and enjoyed gardening when he wasn’t teaching or fighting fires. He was a member of Spring Gulley Baptist Church.
Surviving J.C. are: his children, Gwen Taylor, John C. “Jack” Taylor, Jr., Carl (Leslie Alford) Taylor, Erica (Archie) Kennedy, and Emily (Karra Elam) Taylor; grandchildren, Samantha (Glenn) Alessandro, Jessica Thompson, Cathy Taylor, J.W. Taylor, Harley Taylor, Caitie (Jordan Oliver) Horton, and Madison Cantley; a number of much beloved great grandchildren; a brother, Ronnie (Edna) Taylor; 2 sisters, Neeley (Don) Ellison and Doreta Martin; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, J.C. was preceded in death by his wives, Lucile Hanna Taylor, Amanda Matter Taylor, and Roberta Nix Jones Taylor, and a brother, Murray Monroe Taylor, Jr. J.C.’s family would like to give special thanks to Jessica Lambert and Joseph Blake for their loving care of their father and grandfather.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Spring Gulley Baptist Church, 2107 Hwy 521, Andrews, SC 29510 with burial in the church cemetery. Williamsburg County Fire Department members will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. J.C.’s family will receive family and friends from 6 to 8 PM on Monday evening at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Spring Gulley Baptist Church, c/o Beverly Marks, Andrews, SC 29510. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Erma Jean Tisdale Brown, 88, wife of Wendell O. Brown, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Brown was born January 13, 1938, at Workman Crossroads in Williamsburg County, the daughter of the late Henry Lawrence Tisdale and Sallie Ora McCrea Tisdale. She grew up at Workman but also spent many happy years in the Central Community with her grandmother and her aunts and uncles, who doted on her. Mrs. Brown graduated from Kingstree High School in 1955 and from Winthrop College in 1960. She married Wendell in 1961. She taught in the public schools of Florence, Richland, and Williamsburg Counties, and retired from Williamsburg Academy. Mrs. Brown loved her students and followed their progress through the years clipping graduation, wedding, and birth announcements. She was a devoted daughter, caring for her parents through long illnesses. She was also a loving mother to Lawrence, Jamie, and Jean Marie.

Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wendell Orvin Brown of New Zion, SC, her sons, Wendell Lawrence Brown of West Columbia, SC and James Edward (Jodie) Brown of New Zion, SC, her daughter Jean Marie Brown of New Zion, SC, and her grandchildren Graeme Wright Minter and Olivia Jeanmarie Minter of Florence, SC.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Friday, February 13, 2026, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Tisdale Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Williamsburg Funeral Home on Thursday evening, February 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. The family will receive visitors at the Millwood Community Center after the graveside service.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon Methodist Church ℅ Amy Sanders, 3508 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html.

Thomas Brown “Tommy” Smith, 86, passed away peacefully Monday, February 9, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.
Tommy was born November 17, 1939, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Gamble Smith and Pauline Brown Smith. He graduated from Kingstree High School and a Columbia business school. Tommy retired from Tidewater Transportation in Charleston and worked part time at Avis Car Rental. He loved Clemson football and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Tommy was a family-oriented man who especially enjoyed any family gathering.
Surviving Tommy are: a son, Tim (Leslie) Smith of Florence; a daughter, Stacey (Derrick) Oliver of Andrews; two grandchildren, Madeline (Josh) Cooper and Olivia (Jacob) DuBose, both of Florence; three great grandchildren, Thomas Cooper, Tillman Cooper, and Adeline Cooper; special niece, Sherry Kellahan; and sister-in-law, Vonnie Smith. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his brother Merrill Smith and a niece, Brenda Fore. Tommy’s family would like to thank the staff at The Florence Presbyterian Community for their love and compassionate care.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Bloomingvale Baptist Church Cemetery, 7652 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews, SC 29510. Tommy’s family will receive family and friends from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday afternoon at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bloomingvale Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 7645 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews, SC 29510. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Joyce Elizabeth Currier Blakely, 94, wife of the late Richard Jaudon “Dickie” Blakely, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Wildcat Senior Living in Summerville, SC.
Joyce was born April 23, 1931, in South Berwick, Maine, a daughter of the late William H Currier and Cora Swasey Currier. She received a master’s degree in education from the University of Maryland, earning the honor of being the Valedictorian of her class. She taught in the Canal Zone in Panama while her husband Dickie was serving in the Air Force and at Greeleyville Elementary School when they returned to his home in Williamsburg County in 1971.Joyce was a member of Lane Methodist Church where she was active in the women’s group. She enjoyed playing cards with the various ladies’ groups in Lane and Kingstree and she especially enjoyed being a Kingstree Omar Jokerette.
Surviving Joyce are: her brother, Bill (Carole) Currier of Maine; her daughter, Jane B. (Ricky) Burrows of Kingstree; her son, Richard J. (Linda) Blakely, Jr. of Bonneau; grandchildren, Kristen (Jeremy) Gilchrist of Kingstree and Richard J. (Kim) Blakely III of Georgia; great grandchildren, Richard J. Blakely IV, Elizabeth Gilchrist, Marny Gilchrist, and Phillip Burrows; and her loving dog, “Peach”. In addition to her parents and her husband Dickie, Joyce was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Barton and Ruth Gagnon and a step grandson, Greg Burrows.
A graveside service celebrating Joyce’s life will be held at 1 PM, Monday, February 9, 2026, at Williamsburg Cemetery, 901 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Joyce’s family will receive family and friends Sunday afternoon at Williamsburg Funeral Home from 2 to 4 PM. Memorials may be made to Lane Methodist Church, c/o Cornelia Bell, 20 Marble Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

John Gilmore Yager passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at home. He
was 81.
His parents were Jean and Lewis Yager. John was born in Kentucky and enjoyed his youth spending time on his grandparents’ farm. He often talked about those years, and the gentle work ethic inspired him. John graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a BS in Physics, and earned his Ph.D. in Neurophysiology from the University of Tennessee, where he also obtained his M.D. After becoming board certified in Neurology at MUSC in Charleston, he and Betsy moved to Mobile, Alabama, where he practiced medicine for many years. He was a member of the American Academy of Neurology. John and Betsy loved to travel, and enjoyed many river cruises throughout Europe, once crossing the Atlantic by sailing ship. John became immersed in Mobile life, sailing on Mobile Bay, and the Gulf in his beloved sailboat, “The Bets”. He was a member of a Mardi Gras mystic society, the Mobile Navy League, and the Mobile Yacht Club, where he was Commodore for two years. John was a member of Ashland Place Methodist Church, and later Union Presbyterian Church in Salters.
John will be remembered as an honorable and faithful man, who loved to laugh. He pulled everything he could from life, sometime struggling, but never complaining.
John is survived by his sister, Sara Sue Yager (Sherron), his stepson, Rusty
McCarver (Dianna), many cousins, and his loving wife, Betsy.
A celebration of John’s life will take place later. Memorials in John’s name may be made to the Mobile Yacht Club Sailing School 4925 Marina Drive South Mobile, Alabama 36605. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Gary Johnson, 71, husband of Theresa Frye Johnson, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC.
Gary was born February 21, 1954, in Williamsburg County, SC, the son of the late Larry Gary Johnson and Annie Barfield Johnson. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended The University of South Carolina. Gary was a salesman for Best Built Barns in West Columbia and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing in his free time.
In addition to his wife, Theresa “Tecey”, Gary is survived by three sons, Jason Johnson (Meghan), of James Island, Henry “Ryan” Street (Lindsay), of Lebanon, Josh Johnson, of Irmo; two stepsons, Allen Bradshaw (Tara), of Lexington, Lee Bradshaw (Amanda), of Ellijay, GA; 13 grandchildren and four brothers, Wayne Johnson (Debbie), of Manning, Jimmy “J.J.” Johnson (Susan), of Lane, Ronnie Johnson, of Lane, and Dennis Johnson (Pam), of Lane.
A graveside service celebrating Gary’s life will be held 11AM Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Salters, SC. Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Cancer Research Institute, 29 Broadway, Floor 4, New York, NY 10006-3111. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Samuel Glendal “Glen” Reardon, age 77, passed from this world and entered into the presence of Jesus his Savior on January 10, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Born in New Zion, SC, he was the son of Wade Hilbert (W.H.) and Gladys Knowlton Reardon. He was a beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His loyalty and devotion to his family, and to his work, were the drive for his life. He truly enjoyed the challenges of his HVAC and electrical work and used this as a tool to bless others. He was an active member in his church and community at Midway Presbyterian Church. He was a deacon and the Sunday School Superintendent for over thirty years. His dedication and loyalty were true blessings to the community around him. He was an avid fisherman and loved to dove and quail hunt.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mae Tilton Reardon, his youngest son, Brett Coleman Reardon, his parents, and oldest brothers, Wade Dalton Reardon and John Vearon Reardon.
He is survived by his children, Sheryl Renee Reardon Bahrns (David) of Kingstree, and Wade Alex Reardon (Jennie) of Greenville, SC. He is survived by his beloved grandchildren: Brett Anson Bahrns, Lilly Bethany Bahrns, Lottie Aline Reardon, Maryanne Grace Reardon, Julia Rose Reardon, and Elyse Margaret Reardon. He is survived by his younger brothers, Oris Benward Reardon (Elaine), and Alga Liston Reardon (Robin).
The family will be accepting visitors at Williamsburg Funeral Home, Sunday evening, January 11 th, from 5-7 pm. The funeral services will be held at Midway Presbyterian Church on Monday, January 12 th, at 11 am, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as Glen did not “too much care for them”, memorials can be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, c/o Matt Evans, 1730 Corner Road, New Zion, SC 29111. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

John Adam Hudson, 50, husband of the late Molly Montgomery Hudson, passed away peacefully Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home in Kingstree, SC.

Adam was born February 2, 1975, in Greeneville, TN, the son of Rev. John M. Hudson and Cheryl Lynn Moore Hudson. He was a graduate of Andrews High School and attended Williamsburg Technical College. He was a US Army veteran, serving 6 years in the SC National Guard, Andrews unit. Adam worked 10 years with the SC Forestry Commission in fire suppression and as manager of Wee Tee Lake and was currently employed with the Town of Kingstree Water Department. He was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, John and Cheryl Hudson of Kingstree and Greeneville, TN, Adam is survived by a sister, Amy Lynn Hudson and a niece Ella Grace Barhite, both of Florence. He was preceded in death by his wife Molly and his grandparents, John Willie and Lola Elizabeth Hudson and Billy E. and Dollie Lois Moore.

A memorial/ visitation to celebrate and remember Adam’s life will be held 2 to 4 PM, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Eulila Matthews Brockington, 84, wife of the late Edwin C. Brockington, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her home.
Eulila was born April 28, 1941, in Andrews, SC, a daughter of the late Harley Palmer Matthews and Mamie Hudson Matthews. Mrs. Brockington was a superb seamstress and manager of local stores. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where she served on various committees including Vacation Bible School and the Kitchen Committee. In recent years she attended Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church. Eulila enjoyed all types of needlework, especially crocheting, embroidery, and quilting. She also looked forward to cooking for her family.
Eulila is survived by: her daughters, Brenda Dorrell (Rusty) of Kingstree and Melinda Goings (Brian) of Blythewood, SC; grandchildren, Dustin Dorrell, Wesley Dorrell (Katie), Jordan Goings, and Dani Goings; and her sister, Linnie Tisdale.
In addition to her parents and husband Edwin, Eulila was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.
A graveside service for Eulila will be held 2 PM, Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive guests for visitation after the service in the fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to 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

Gerald LaRue “Snowball” McKenzie, 83, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his residence.
Snowball was born November 14, 1942, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Gerald L. McKenzie and Doris McCutcheon McKenzie. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he served as a deacon for over 40 years. Snowball helped start many businesses through the years but was mostly known for McKenzie Trucking and McKenzie Greenhouses.
Snowball is survived and missed by his loving wife Thelma Bryant McKenzie of 63 years; children, Pam Tisdale (Darren Tisdale), Becky Watts, Caroline McKenzie, Gary LaRue McKenzie (Erica McKenzie); grandchildren, Bryant (Angela), Gill, AnnLaRue, Henderson, Jack, Cecilia, Piper, Cole, Deanna (Derrell); Great grandchildren: Lincoln, Isaac, Presley Kate, Colton; and siblings; Mary Brown (David Brown), Ricky McKenzie, Harvey McKenzie (Hope).
A funeral service for Snowball will be held 2 PM Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial to follow at Smith Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Turbeville Children’s Home, PO Box 229, Turbeville, SC 29162. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Judy McKenzie Coker, 78, wife of the late David A. Coker, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home.
Judy was born January 25, 1947, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Samuel Archie McKenzie and Mary Edith Morris McKenzie. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Technical College and retired from the school after 39 years of work as an administrative assistant. Mrs. Coker was an advisor for the Phi Theta Kappa Sorority and volunteered at Corrie Mae’s House. Judy was also a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Judy is survived by; her son, Michael Chance Coker of Kingstree; two grandsons, Michael Scott Coker, of Kingstree and Corey Jordan Coker (Anna), of Turbeville; two great grandchildren, Emily and Atlas Coker; three brothers, Keith McKenzie (Jenny), Jerry McKenzie (Paulette) and Lynn McKenzie (Suzanne), all of Kingstree; a sister, Susan Reeves (Steve), of Columbia; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband David, Judy was preceded in death by her sons, David Meade Coker and Scotty Coker.
A funeral service for Judy will be held at 12 PM, Friday, December 12, 2025, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial at Camp Branch Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.
Judy’s family will receive guests for visitation from 6-8 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. The family also will hold a visitation at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness at 11 AM on Friday. Memorials may be made to Corrie Mae’s House, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Willa Justine McCutchen Matthews, 85, wife of the late Dexter Matthews, passed away peacefully Friday, November 28, 2025, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center after a long illness.
Justine was born October 29, 1940, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late James Willard McCutchen and Mildred Odell McClary McCutchen. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School, worked at Dubin’s Department Store for numerous years, and retired from W.M. Anderson Primary School after many years of teaching Pre-K students. Justine was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed sewing and refinishing furniture. She was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.
Justine is survived by: her three sons, Jay (Brenda) Matthews, Timothy (Lisa) Matthews, and Jamie Matthews, all of Kingstree; two grandchildren, Scotty Matthews and Melanie Matthews; seven great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Cynthia (Bobby) Robinson and Charlene McKenzie, both of Kingstree; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Dexter, Justine was preceded in death by sisters, Carol Gandy, Darlene Miles, and Clarice Mercer and a grandson, Ethan Hunter Matthews.
A graveside service for Justine will be held at 10 AM, Monday, December 1, 2025, at Kingstree Second Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Robert Alan Thornhill, 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 20, 2025, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center after a long illness.

Robert was born March 24, 1951, in Lake City, SC, the son of the late Bob Edward Thornhill and Reba Sauls Thornhill Keefe. He was a 1969 graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Palmer College in Charleston. Robert excelled in restaurant management and really enjoyed his years at Piccolo’s where he was a partner and later at his own restaurant, Robert’s Food and Spirits. Robert was also a former employee of Farmers Telephone Co-Op during his career. In later years, as his health declined, Robert enjoyed watching the old movies, especially Forrest Gump, Titanic, Mrs. Doubtfire, and anything on the CMT channel. He was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.

Robert is survived by his sister, Nancy T. Wilkes of Kingstree, nieces, Casey Gause (C. Jolly) of York, SC, Jessica (James) Colton of Virginia Beach, VA, and Brittany (Kevin) Carmon of Kingstree. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a sister, Dottie Gause, a niece, Donna Wilkes Matthews, grandfather, J.E. Sauls and grandmother, Eva McGee Sauls.

There will be a memorial service for Robert at 3:30 PM, Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Kingstree Second Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

    Mr. Marvin Leroy “Tiny” Ward, 94, died Thursday, November 6, 2025, in McLeod
Hospice House after a short illness.
Mr. Ward was born November 30, 1930, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Leroy
Edward Ward and Eunice Eaddy Ward. He was a graduate of Indiantown High School
and was an active member of Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he
had formerly served as Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and Song leader. He
farmed for many years until retirement and formerly worked at his brother-in-law, Ed
Mishoe’s grocery store, cutting meat among other jobs. Mr. Ward was preceded in death
by his wife of 56 years, Alice Faye Coker Ward, 4 sisters, Vermell Ward Douglas, Annabelle
Ward Benton, Lou Dell Ward Mishoe, Elizabeth Ward Elliott, and 2 brothers, Rev. Rhett
Ward and Rev. Robert Ward.
Surviving are 2 sons, Michael (Denise) Ward and Rev. Clark Ward of Kingstree; a
daughter Esther Ward, of Kingstree; granddaughters, Stephanie (Brian) Harrington, of
New Zion and Sarah (Erik) Knotts, of Scranton; grandson, John Caleb Ward, of
Andrews; 2 step-grandsons, Allen (Crystal) Foxworth of Pamplico and Steven Foxworth of Pleasant Hill; 3 great grandchildren, Lacey Harrington (Kyle) Scoggins of New Zion, Ethan
Knotts and Abby Faye Knotts of Scranton; 3 step-great grandchildren, Allen Foxworth III and Gage Foxworth of Pamplico and Charlotte Foxworth of Pleasant Hill; 1 brother, Thurmond Ward of Kingstree; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Williamsburg
Funeral Home Chapel, Kingstree, SC with burial following at the Kingstree First
Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williamsburg
Funeral Home from 1:30-2:30 p.m. preceding the funeral service.
Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund,
37 McCall Road, Kingstree, SC or to McLeod Hospice, PO Box 100551, Florence,
SC 29502. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at our website www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Alice Heins Eatmon, 87, died peacefully with her daughters by her side on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
She was a devoted mother and wife who adored all her family. She was born in Kingstree, SC, and attended Kingstree High School where she was a cheerleader. She also held the title of Miss Williamsburg County.
Alice married Edward Eatmon, her high school sweetheart, on January 28, 1961. They shared almost 60 years together. She was a loving mother, homemaker, and decorator who made holidays, birthdays, and special occasions festive and magical.
She believed in Jesus Christ and instilled this belief in her children. Alice, like most people from Kingstree, loved the Black River. She spent time there many days praying and finding peace in its beauty.
Alice was predeceased by her mother Virginia Gee, father Dalton Gee, husband Edward Eatmon, and sister Mary (Winnie) Wilkie.
She is survived by her daughters Alicia and Kelley Eatmon, sisters Anne Koenig and Virginia (Ginny) Gee, brother Beau Gee, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Lexington Medical Center and MSA Hospice for the kindness, respect, and dignity shown to all of us.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, November 12th in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Kingstree Cemetery Fund, 400 N. Academy St., Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page on our website, www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.