Barbara Ann Tucker Walls, 73, wife of Roger Walls, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

      Mrs. Walls was born July 2, 1948, in Greenville, SC, a daughter of the late Paul and Liz King Tucker. She was a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, baking and playing with her grandchildren. Mrs. Walls was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.

       Surviving Mrs. Walls, in addition to her husband Roger, are: her children, Dale Walls of Ninety Six, SC, Tammy (Ken) Thames of Alcolu, and Tracy (Chuck) Webb of Kingstree; eight grandchildren, Kenneth (Laci) Thames, Phillip (Amber) Thames, Christian (Evan) Floyd, Bonita (Jordan) Costello, Ashley (Dylan) Purvis, Montana Webb, Dalton (Dawnyel) Walls, and Karrington Walls; eight great grandchildren, Will, Emma, Chloe, Natalee, Tucker, Austin Wayne, Kinley, and Ryland; and her sister, Sheila (Ed) Shockley of Simpsonville, SC. In addition to her parents, Barbara Ann was preceded in death by a granddaughter Kaitlyn and a great grandson Noah.

     Funeral services time and date will be announced shortly. Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, Youth Group, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” DuBose Cottingham, 90, widow of Walter Carlisle Cottingham, D.V.M., died peacefully at home in Kingstree Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

Mrs. Cottingham was born July 1, 1931, in Florence, SC, the only child of the late David Cousar DuBose and Possie Burgess DuBose. She grew up in Sardinia, SC, in Clarendon County. Beth graduated from Gable High School Class of 1949 as the first 12^th grade class. She was attending Coker College in Hartsville, SC in March of 1950 when she was stricken with Polio and spent a year in Warm Springs, GA, coming home in March of 1951. She reentered Coker in the Fall of 1951and graduated in 1955. Beth graduated from Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA, in May, 1957, with a Master of Arts degree in English Bible. In August of 1958, Beth married Walter Cottingham. While Dr. Cottingham attended Veterinary School at the University of Georgia, Mrs. Cottingham worked as secretary to the Counselor of Freshmen men. In 1961-62 when the couple moved home to Kingstree, Beth taught at East Clarendon High School. From 1962 to 1980, she taught History and Bible at Kingstree High School. She was named Teacher of the Year in 1966. For several of those years, Beth worked as a part-time assistant to Guidance Counselor, Elizabeth Scruggs. A unique feature of Kingstree High School was that she taught a Bible Class in the public schools with no state funds utilized. Local churches contributed to the fund which paid that part of her salary. After retirement, she taught briefly at Williamsburg Technical College. Mrs. Cottingham was an active member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church where she was an ordained Elder, served as women’s Bible teacher and served on a variety of committees.

A service of worship and thanksgiving to celebrate Beth’s life will be held 2 PM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Danette Livingston Frye, widow of McNeil Marion Frye, died Monday, January 10, 2022, at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree.

      Mrs. Frye was born September 17, 1947, in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Daniel H. and Blanche Robinson Livingston. She was a graduate of North High School and Columbia Commercial College. Danette retired from Exchange Bank of Kingstree after thirty years. She was an active member of Kingstree United Methodist Church where she  taught the Nursery Sunday School Class for many years and was a member of the Epworth Circle. Danette was also active in the American Legion Auxiliary while her health allowed.

     Surviving Mrs. Frye are: her daughter, April Frye (Donnie) McDonald of Cades; granddaughter, Nicole McDonald of Cades; 2 step granddaughters, Olivia (Alex) Richburg of Cades and Dixie McDonald of Kingstree; 2 great grandchildren, Joanna Richburg and Kenna Miles; and a special niece, Vicki Grooms of Fort Mill, SC. In addition to her parents and her husband, Danette was preceded in death by her son Danny Frye, and 2 sisters, Delores Grooms and Alice Byrd.

     Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Danette’s family will greet friends following the service in the cemetery.

     Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Milton Brown Maness, Jr., 73, fondly known as “Binky” to most people, died Saturday, December 18, at Smoky Ridge Health and Rehab in Burnsville, North Carolina, after a long illness.  His children often called him “Superman” because of his ability to produce a science project for them overnight.  His grandchildren called him “Papa Bink’” while the children of Plum Crazy (a kid’s nightclub in Spartanburg, SC, designed and run by both Binky and his son, Drew) called him “Papa Bear”.

     Binky was born January 10, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a son of the late Jo’ Ellen Reed Maness and the late Milton B. Maness.  As an avid young basketball player, Binky started his own exhibition team called the Junior Trotters which played half-time shows at colleges up and down the East Coast.  He was a 1966 graduate of Spartanburg High School, a three-sport athlete who still holds records there.  Binky played baseball for the University of South Carolina in his freshman year, graduating in 1974.  After college, he created his own comic strip called “The Local Yokels” which ran in upstate SC and NC.  In addition to owning his own art and photography business, Binky worked as a reporter for the Spartanburg Herald; a Univserv Representative for the SC Education Association; manager of Jacobs Photo in Summerville, SC; manager of Worldwide Camera in Charleston, SC; and a photographer for APT nationwide.  Binky was a member of South Estatoe Baptist Church in Burnsville and a past member and deacon of Kingstree First Baptist.

     Survivors,  in addition to his wife of almost 43 years, Eileen Thompson Maness of Burnsville, are his dearly loved son, Andrew Reed Maness of Summerville; his two stepdaughters whom he loved as his own, Laurel Lifrage Wade (Scott Steele) of Union, SC; and Tamara Jane Lifrage (Ned Threadgill) of Kingstree, SC; a special granddaughter, Lyla Addison Smith Lifrage of Burnsville whom he considered his fifth child; one brother, Mark Maness, of Spartanburg; three sisters, Melinda Gray (Chip) of Greenville, SC; Molly Horton (Mike Small) of Gaston, SC; and Mia Maness of Charleston, SC; three grandchildren all of Union, Seth Wade (Lacey); Logan Wade (Hunter Wolfe); and Nick Wade (Teri); and three great grandsons, Mason Wade, Myles Wolfe, and Jax Wade.  A favorite aunt, Patsy Reed Turner, also survives as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Binky was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Hayley Fust (Paul).

     Binky loved God and his family.  He also enjoyed watching sports on television and taking various family members on trips, both national and international.  A memorial service will be held at 4 PM Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Kingstree First Baptist Church in Kingstree, South Carolina with Reverend Ian Geimer officiating.  Memorials may be made to South Estatoe Baptist Church in Burnsville or Kingstree First Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Blue Ridge Hospice and Smoky Ridge Health and Rehab for their care and assistance.

Rayford McCrea

Supply, NC

Mr. Rayford Hugh McCrea, 87, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at home in Supply, North Carolina.

Mr. McCrea was born December 9, 1934, in Williamsburg County. He was a son of the late James McDowell McCrea and Vonceil Parnell McCrea. He attended Williamsburg County schools and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Rayford retired from Baxter Labs in Kingstree after 33 years. He enjoyed wood working and loved his family. He was a former member of Central Presbyterian Church in Kingstree then moved his membership to Sabbath Home Baptist Church in Holden Beach, NC.

Surviving Mr. Rayford are, his son, Steven McCrea (Sherry) of Supply NC; grandchildren, Mandy Coffey (Kelly), Stephen McCrea, and Pierce McCrea; great grandchildren, Bailey, Chloe, Brantley, Hunter Todd, Taylor Todd, Jordan Todd (Elissa) and Gunner Todd; two brothers, Henry McCrea and Sammy McCrea; one sister Rounette Rowan (Bob).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary White McCrea; his brothers, Davis McCrea, Sinnott McCrea, and Archie McCrea, and one sister Adelaide Sypolt.

A graveside service will be held Friday, December 17, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens at 3PM. Memorials may be sent to Williamsburg Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome

David Clyde Cantley, 74, husband of Janice Ethridge Cantley, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at MUSC Florence.

      Mr. Cantley was born November 26, 1947, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Charles Boyd Cantley and Hattie Cox Cantley. He attended Williamsburg County schools and owned and operated Cantley’s Metal Works for over 30 years. David was an avid horseman and he loved road trips. He was a member of Bloomingvale Baptist Church.

     Surviving Mr. Cantley, in addition to his wife Janice, are: three sons, Bart Cantley, Brad (Michelle) Cantley, and Brian (Hope) Cantley, all of Andrews; a daughter, Heather C. (Micheal) Cribb of Pleasant Hill; grandchildren, Autumn (Devin) Lambert, Connor Cantley, Joel Cantley, Jan (Ryan) Vause, and Olivia Cantley; great grandchildren, Emilee Cribb and Ellington Lambert; and siblings, Flora Cantley, Charlie Cantley, Elbert Cantley, Joe (Anne) Cantley, Linda (Larry) Howard, and Micheal (Sandra) Cantley; and an “extra” son, Steven Moseley.

     Funeral services will be 3 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2021, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Cantley’s family will greet friends at the church from 1 to 3 PM at the church before the service.

     Memorials may be made to Bloomingvale Baptist Church, 7652 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews, SC 29510.

Ms. Bernice Kirton, 90, passed away December 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 13, 1931, in Charleston, SC, and was the daughter of the late Rebecca Magwood and James G. Murray. Bernice graduated from Charleston High School. She worked at Drucker’s Drug Store for 30 years and three generations of Druckers. Ms. Bernice loved to read, work in the yard and write poetry in her spare time.

Her legacy lives on through her children; Marilyn (Reuben) Phillips of Kingstree, Gwen Strickland of Scranton, and Clyde B. Kirton Jr. (Tammy) of Turbeville. Her grandchildren; Nicole Strickland, Rebecca Strickland, Jennifer Amerson (Stephanie), Steven Chandler (Christie), Joey Phillips (Amanda), Michael Phillips (Melissa), Bubba Kirton, James Kirton, Kim Filyaw (Shawn), and Susan Denise Kirton and great grandchildren; Hannah, Aiden, Bailey, Stevie Grace, Hunter, and Chloe. Ms. Bernice loved all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren more than anything.

She is preceded in death by; a son, James C. Kirton II and her siblings, Gladys Murray, Deloris Emerson, Marion Drawdy, Harold Murray, and Mildred Murray.

The family would like to thank all the workers from Amedisys Home Health; Kim McKenzie, Roxanne Hardy, Francine Barnes, Robin Walsh, Kyle Floyd, and Christine Papp for taking such good care of her. They would also like to thank the Amedisys Hospice Workers; Denise Bryant, Suzanne Arnau, Jerry Fennel, and all the other fill in nurses. Also Dr. Samuel Tomlinson for being her family doctor for many years and taking such good care of her.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 2 PM and the family will receive friends one hour before the service at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page  at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

James Victor Rowell, 82, beloved husband of Pearl Casselman Rowell, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his home.

     Mr. Rowell was born September 18, 1939, in Kingstree, a son of the late Ervin Robert Rowell and Hallie Boykin Rowell. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and attended the University of South Carolina. Victor was a member of many service organizations including the Kiwanis Club, the Jaycees, and served on the Williamsburg Regional Hospital Board.

     Victor served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for two terms beginning in 1968.

     He, along with his wife of 58 years, were proprietors of Rowell Brothers General Store, a historic Rowell family business. He was a farmer and operator of E. Robert Rowell Cotton Gin.

     Mr. Rowell went on to serve as the Disaster Preparedness Director for Williamsburg County for nearly twenty years. During this time, he established the Williamsburg County 911 Service and served as 911 Coordinator until he retired in 2007.

     Victor lived out his remaining years at his home in Trio with his wife Pearl.

      Mr. Rowell is survived by his wife Pearl, his daughter Karen (Ron) Delagrange of Augusta, GA, and his son, Jim (Missy) Rowell of Trio, five grandchildren,  Jared and Noah Delagrange and Victoria, Ben and Jimmy Rowell a sister, Roberta Benton of Georgetown, and a brother, Thomas Rowell of Trio. In addition to his parents, Victor was preceded in death by a young son, James Victor “Little Vic” Rowell, Jr., and two brothers, Robert Rowell and Norman Rowell.  

     Funeral services will be 2 PM, Friday, November 19, 2021, at Trio United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Andrews Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Rowell’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Trio United Methodist Church, c/o Bob Rowell, 180 Apache Road, Georgetown, SC 29440. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page  at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Rev. William Charles Graham, 74, husband of Janice Brown Graham, died Sunday, November 14, 2021, in McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

     Rev. Graham was born October 11, 1947, in Phillipsburg, PA, a son of the late Jean Mattern Graham and Howard Arnold Graham.  He attended Penn State University and graduated from North Greenville Junior College. Rev. Graham was a retired Southern Baptist minister who served many churches in South Carolina including Cades Baptist Church in Cades, Pleasantdale Baptist in Lancaster, Cherry Grove Baptist in N. Myrtle Beach, Killian Baptist Church in Columbia, Piney Forest Baptist Church in Andrews, Sauldam Baptist Church in Ravenel, and Gallivants Ferry Baptist Church in Gallivants Ferry. He was currently a member of Cades Baptist Church.

          Surviving Rev. Graham, in addition to his wife of almost fifty years, Janice Graham, are two sisters, Linda Peters and Jenny Obleman, both of Pennsylvania.

    A memorial service will be 11 AM, Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Cades Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Cades Baptist Church, PO Box 69, Cades, SC 29518. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page  at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mr. Benjamin Thaddeus  “Thad” Barrineau, 73, husband of Diana Bellamy Barrineau,  passed away Thursday evening, November 11, 2021 at MUSC Charleston.

     Thad was born October 7, 1948, in Salters, SC, a son of the late Harley Marion Barrineau and Annie Lee Smith Barrineau. He was a 1969 graduate of Kingstree High School, was drafted by the US Army on June 16, 1969, and deployed to Vietnam following basic training. After his service in Vietnam, Thad attended Williamsburg Technical College and completed First Class Linemen’s School. Thad worked a total of 41 years as a lineman/electrician – beginning with Vietnam, Utilities Construction and  Santee Electric Co-Op. He retired in 2010. In 2008, Thad graduated from the US Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer’s School as a captain. Thad was a member of Union Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, and socializing with friends and family. He was a generous man who loved gardening and sharing his vegetables with friends. Thad loved spending time with and “napping” with his dog, but he also enjoyed traveling and experiencing new places and foods. He was a history buff who charted his ancestry and maintained several historical graveyards. Thad never met a stranger and was loved and admired by many friends and family. He enjoyed life to its fullest.

     Surviving Thad, in addition to his wife Diana, are: his children, Stacey Barrineau (Scott) Oxendine and Ben B. Barrineau; grandchildren, Bella Diana Jaillette, Shaylee Lynn Barrineau, and Thaddeus Harley Blue; a sister, Eunice Olivia Barrineau of Pawleys Island; and a cousin, Tommy Barrineau of Andrews. In addition to his parents, Thad was preceded in death by a brother, Marion Harley Barrineau.

     A celebration of  Thad’s life will be 3 PM Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Union Presbyterian Church in Salters. Thad’s family will receive friends following the service in the Martin Building. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page  at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mr. Rufus Maxwell Brown was born in Kingstree, SC and was the oldest of four boys born to a farmer, Ruie M. Brown, and a schoolteacher, Janette Grayson Brown. He grew up on the farm, learning the value of hard work and developing a love for nature.

     Rufus graduated from Kingstree High School in 1957 and enrolled at Clemson A&M College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Forest Management. He joined the Army Reserves and spent his active duty at Fort Jackson. The day after leaving Fort Jackson, he began full time work with the U.S. Forest Service in LA, MS, and SC. In 1968, he began his career with Allstate Insurance, serving the greater Florence area until he sold his business to his son-in-law and entered semi-retirement in 2000.

     Rufus was a life-long United Methodist and a member of St. Paul UMC in Florence and Cedar Swamp UMC in Kingstree. He served on several church committees, and at one time was Administrative Board Chairman. He was also passionate about his love for Clemson, serving as an IPTAY Representative and the Florence County IPTAY Chairman for several years.

     Mr. Brown believed in conservation of our natural resources and practiced this stewardship on the family farm. He was a proud member of the NRA and was Vice Chairman of the Florence Friends of the NRA for many years. He also served on local and state committees of Ducks Unlimited in various capacities for 25 years. His fondest hobbies in retirement were trapping beavers and planting various foods for the wildlife on his farm. One of his greatest joys was hosting his annual opening day dove shoot and giving his famous, or infamous, safety speech.

     He will be missed tremendously by his children and grandchildren, other family members, and everyone on his flowers or bar-b-que delivery lists. He was preceded in death by his brothers Terry Brown of Savannah, GA, and Grayson Brown of Augusta, GA. He is survived by his brother Allison Brown of Kingstree, SC, daughter Susan Brown Liles (Richard), son Doug Brown (Christie), grandchildren Zachary Liles (Savannah), Sara Kate Brown, Rachel Franzmann (Merritt), Annalise Brown, Gipson Brown, and Sam Beals. Rufus also loved his nieces and nephews Leon, Todd, Ashley, Hunter, Michael, Shelley, Caroline and their children, and loved and was loved by numerous cousins and extended family and friends in the Cedar Swamp Community.

     Funeral services will be 11 AM, Saturday, November 13, 2021, in St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1629 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC,  followed by burial in Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cedar Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC. Memorials may be made to Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Myra Nuttall, 272 Cedar Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or McLeod Hope Fund, c/o McLeod Health Foundation, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page  at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

James Dobbin “Jim” Haughton, 94, died Friday, November 5, 2021, in Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

Mr. Haughton was born May 13, 1927, in Spartanburg, SC, a son of the late William Graham Haughton and Dorothy Dobbin Haughton Few. He was a graduate of Presbyterian College and a Navy veteran of World War II. Jim was a member of St. Matthias’ Church in Summerton, SC.

Surviving Mr. Haughton are a nephew, William G. “Billy”  (Tisha) Haughton of Crawfordville, FL and caring friends, Adriane Lineberger  and Wilson Powell, both of Florence, SC and  Lee (Kim) Lineberger of Kingstree, SC. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother William G. “Bill” Haughton and a nephew John Haughton.

Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. Matthias’ Church, PO Box 336, Summerton, SC. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Jean Marie Aiello, 90, widow of Vincent R. Aiello, died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at a Hospice Resident Home in Elk Grove Village, IL.

    Mrs. Aiello was born on August 15, 1931, in Staten Island, NY, a daughter of the late Eugene and Florence Bouter Madory. After moving to Kingstree, Jean spent her time being a homemaker, volunteering for the Felician Sisters, and spending time with her friends. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. Jean enjoyed travelling, especially her yearly visits to Trinidad with her brother and sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Vincent and a daughter Jeanne Marie.

    Surviving Mrs. Aiello are: two daughters, Joan (Steve) Matthys and Kathy (Greg) Schad; seven wonderful grandchildren, Vincent (Jennifer Corbett), Nicholas, Jennifer, Erik (Ally), Aimee, Rachel June, and Samantha; and three great grandchildren, Kinsley, Carter and Leopold.

    Funeral services will be 2 PM, Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 107 Hirsch Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Jean’s family will receive friends at Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree SC 29556 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM just prior to the services at the church. Memorials may be made to The Felician Center, 908 Thorne Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Betty Jane Parnell Eaddy, 78, widow of Jerry Eaddy, died peacefully at home surrounded by family Sunday, October 24, 2021.

      Mrs. Eaddy was born March 14, 1943, in Florence County, a daughter of the late Dick and Evelyn Creel Parnell. She was a graduate of Johnsonville High School and was a faithful member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.

     Surviving Mrs. Eaddy are: her son, J.J. (Becky Parrott) Eaddy; her daughter, Sherri (Scott) Cook, 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and very special friend, Murray McCrea. In addition to her parents and her husband Jerry, Betty was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Eaddy and Letha Mae Tedder, and granddaughter Bailey “Bayy” Eaddy.

     Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial to follow in Eaddy Ford Cemetery in Johnsonville. Betty’s family will greet friends at the funeral home beginning 1 hour before the service on Wednesday.

     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.

Graham Ronald “Ron” McClure , 78, widower of Lorena Tiller McClure, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

Mr. McClure was born June 4, 1943, in Lumberton, NC, a son of the late Graham Edgar McClure and Nelva Louise Tatum McClure.

Ron married Lorena Tiller in 1967 and graduated from Wofford in 1970, the couple moving to Kingstree that same year. He was first employed by Baxter Laboratories and then by USDA Farm Service Agency in Kingstree until becoming disabled in 1996.

He loved Boykin Spaniels and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ron and Rena were both members of the Kingstree Presbyterian Church

Surviving Mr. McClure are: his chosen daughter, Olivia Brown (Robert) McClary of Kingstree and a cousin, Paul Jones Jr of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his young son, Graham “Gray” Ronald McClure and his wife Rena.

A graveside service for both Ronald and Rena will be held Sunday October 24, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens at 2:30 PM

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Boykin Spaniel Rescue, Inc., 112 Hunter Ridge Drive, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 or online at www.boykinspanielrescue.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

David “Dave” Harry Johnson, 69, died at home Sunday, October 10, 2021.

   Mr. Johnson was born February 22, 1952, in Florence, SC, a son of the late Otis Johnson and Elizabeth “Betsy” Hughes Johnson. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and worked at Wellman Industries in the maintenance department for many years. Dave enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and playing his guitars.

   Surviving Mr. Johnson are his son, Daniel (Brittany Stone) Johnson of New Zion; his daughter, Heather (Jeffrey) McIntyre of Millington, NJ; and five grandchildren, Connor and Nathan McIntyre and Landon, Riley, and Daisy Johnson.

      A memorial service will be planned at a later date and memorials can be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, c/o The Johnson Family, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or the charity of your choice in his memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

James Hubert McClary, 77, widower of Paulette Floyd McClary, died Friday, October 8, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.

Mr. McClary was born July 31, 1944, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Workman McClary and Beulah Ridgeway McClary. He was retired from Farmers Telephone Cooperative. Mr. McClary was a member of Black River Horseman’s Association and Kingstree Church of God.

Surviving Mr. McClary are: two sons, James Glenn (Tina) McClary and Ebb Gregory “Gregg” (Jessica) McClary; four grandchildren, Joshua (Casey) Stone, Kandace (Blake) Player, Peyton Thompson McClary, and Hunter McClary; 2 great grandchildren, Dustin and Lexi; and 2 sisters, Ann Todd and Toni Hanna. In addition to his parents and his wife Paulette, Hubert was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Elvin McClary, George McClary, Gene “Cheeta” McClary and Freeland McClary and a sister, Blanche Tillman.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday October 10, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial to follow in McClary Cemetery. Mr. Hubert’s family will greet friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 PM Saturday, October 9, 2021. Memorials may be sent to Kingstree Church of God, 105 Gourdin Street,  Kingstree SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Ina Smith Miles, 89, widow of Willard Lavern Miles, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Heritage Home of Florence.

   Mrs. Miles was born August 22, 1932, in Cades, a daughter of the late Boyd M. and Daisy Evans Smith. She attended Williamsburg County schools and Francis Marion University. She and her husband owned and operated W.L. Miles Grocery store in Kingstree for many years. Mrs. Miles was an accomplished writer, a columnist for the Kingstree News, and authored and published 2 books of her poetry. She was a longtime member of Kingstree First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and led Bible studies and prayer groups.

   Surviving Mrs. Ina are: her children Alton L. (Saundra) Miles of Kingstree, Judy M. (Grover) Windham of Florence, and Kelsey M. (Chris) McGill of Kingstree; her grandchildren, Deanna M. Moore, Ryan Miles, Rodney Miles, Evan Timmons and Erin Timmons; and several great grandchildren.

   In addition to her parents and her husband Lavern, Ina was preceded in death by her siblings, Wesley Smith, Delma (Wilson) Brown, John (Eunice) Smith, Virginia (Marvin) McCutcheon, Garland “Bubber” (Sue) Smith, and Lily (Lloyd) Harden.

   Funeral services will be 12 Noon, Friday October 8, 2021, at Kingstree First Baptist Church with burial to follow in Smith Cemetery. Mrs. Ina’s family will greet friends at the church an hour before the service. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, PO Box 608, Kingstree SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Lorena “Rena” Tiller McClure, 78, wife of  Graham Ronald “Ron” McClure, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

Mrs. McClure was born July 12, 1943, in North Charleston, SC, a daughter of the late Charles Emmett Tiller and Juanita Aileen Nicely Tiller. She was a graduate of Rice Business College in Charleston and retired as purchasing agent from Farmers Telephone Cooperative after 31 years.

Rena was a member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church.

Surviving Mrs. McClure, in addition to her husband Ron, are: her chosen daughter, Olivia Brown (Robert) McClary of Kingstree; a sister, several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Rena was preceded in death by their young son, Graham “Gray” Ronald McClure II.

A graveside service for both Ronald and Rena will be held Sunday October 24, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens at 2:30 PM.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Boykin Spaniel Rescue, Inc., 112 Hunter Ridge Drive, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 or online at www.boykinspanielrescue.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Floyd Albert Lewis, 90, husband of Barbara Thomas Lewis, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at MUSC Florence.

Mr. Lewis was born May 22, 1931, in Madison County, NC, a son of the late Lloyd Everett Lewis and Alpha Gosnell. Floyd served in the United States Air Force, retired from Santee Electric Cooperative after 31 years and ran the Huddle House restaurants in Lake City and Kingstree for several years. He was a member of the Executive Board at Great Commission Ministries for 13 years, taught Sunday school and assisted in other areas of the church for many years. To know him was to love him.

Surviving Mr. Lewis, in addition to his wife Barbara, are: daughter, Pam (Jeff) Tisdale of Kingstree; a daughter-in-law, Jean Lewis, of Maumelle, Arkansas; Two step-children, Carmie (Carolyn) Thomas, of Florence and Gloria (Marion) Welch, of Sumter; Six grandchildren, Kim Griffin, of Westminster, SC, Olivia (Jeff) Pollard, of Hawaii, Bruce (Jenny) Lewis, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, April Tisdale (Bran), Reba Thomas, and Carmie Thomas; Two brothers, Jetter Lewis, of Fairview, NC, and Eugene Lewis, of Winston-Salem, NC; four sisters, Helen Lawson, of Kernersville, Ruth Ann Lewis, of Marshall, NC, Nona (Charles) Titmus, of Morristown, TN and Brenda Cantrell, of Mars Hill, NC; special daughter, Debra Lloyd; 7 great grandchildren, Matthew Rogers, Bentley Griffin, Isabella Lewis and Everette Lewis, Braelyn, Lily and Toby.

In addition to his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by his first wife of 56 years, Barbara Shirer Lewis; son, Charles Everette Lewis; 3 sisters, Hettie Lou Lewis, Betty Lou Lewis and Carolyn Lewis.

Burial will be private.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.