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.

      Carroll McBride Tisdale, 83, husband of Patricia Eaddy Tisdale, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

      Mr. Tisdale was born March 6, 1938, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Oliver and Thelma Tisdale. Carroll was a farmer, served in the SC National Guard,  and retired as a warden after 35 years with the SC Forestry Commission. He was a member of Bryant Hunting Club and Millwood Methodist Church.

     Surviving Mr. Tisdale, in addition to his wife Patricia, are: 2 sons, Stacey (Sheila) Tisdale and Rodney Tisdale, both of Kingstree; a daughter, Hope Tisdale, of Kingstree; 5 grandchildren, Grace Welch, Austin Welch, Joel Welch, Kimberly Marlow and Abby Marlow; and 1 great granddaughter, Ansley Braxton. In addition to his parents, Carroll was preceded in death by his brothers, Olin Tisdale, Billy Tisdale, and Barton Tisdale.

     Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, September 26, 2021, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial to follow in McClary Cemetery.  Mr. Tisdale’s family will receive friends beginning one hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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

       A memorial service for family and friends of Laura Ridgeway Britton will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Union Presbyterian Church in Salters, SC.  Mrs. Britton’s family will greet guests in the Martin Building following the service.

      Laura Ridgeway Britton, 90, widow of William L. Britton, Sr., died Friday January 29, 2021, at her daughter’s residence in Summerville.

      Mrs. Britton was born November 25, 1930, in Manning, a daughter of the late Whitefred and Alice Haley Ridgeway. She was a graduate of Manning High School and retired after 30 years at Baxter/Travenol in Kingstree. Mrs. Britton loved to cook, especially chocolate cakes, work in her yard, and dearly loved her grandchildren. She was a faithful member of Union Presbyterian Church.

     Surviving Mrs. Britton are: her children, Will (Michelle) Britton of Evans, GA., Steve Britton of Greenville, and Ginny B. (Donnie) Gamble of Summerville; her grandchildren, Reagan (Ben) Blevins of Warner Robbins, GA, Laura Kate Gamble of Greenville, Ben Gamble of Greenville; her sister, Christine (J.D.) Daniels of Manning; and numerous nieces and nephews.

     The family would like to thank Joseph Dotts, Jody Britton, and Virginia Way for their many acts of kindness during Laura’s last few years in Salters.

     Memorials may made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

Lavirgin “Virge” Burgess Harrington, 97, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Tidelands Waccamaw Hospital, Murrells Inlet. Ms. Harrington was born in Kingstree, SC on October 10, 1923, a daughter of the late William Eugene Burgess, Sr. and Janie Allene Epps Burgess.  She grew up on her parent’s farm in Williamsburg County and graduated from Kingstree High School in 1941.

Ms. Harrington began her 39 year career with the Williamsburg County ASCS (Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service) office in 1944, moving to the Georgetown County ASCS office in 1947, and then retiring in 1983.  During her time at the ASCS office she held several positions, worked with various farm programs, and received numerous awards and certificates for her outstanding service.  Most important to her were the many lifelong friends she made through her work. Ms. Harrington was a member of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church and attended the Lela Ford Sunday School Class and the Inez Strait Circle group.  She was also a member of the Busy Bees Quilting Club.

She was predeceased by her siblings: Janie B. Johnson, W.E. Burgess, Jr., Charles S. Burgess, and G. Robert “Bobby” Burgess.  She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and their families who all adored her.  She was known to us as “Aunt Virge” and she will be greatly missed. Services will be two o’clock Wednesday, September 15, 2021, graveside at the Epps Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Bill Puckett.  Burial will be under the direction of the Williamsburg Funeral Home of Kingstree and the Graham Funeral Home of Georgetown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, 558 Black River Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440.

Patricia McCants Conyers, 76, wife of Jimmy Conyers, passed away Tuesday September 7^th, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Mrs. Conyers was born August 27, 1945, in Kingstree, SC, daughter of the late Walter Leslie McCants and Kathleen Easler McCants. She graduated from Kingstree High School and worked in medical records at Williamsburg Regional Hospital until retirement. Mrs. Conyers was a member of Mt Vernon United Methodist Church and enjoyed fishing and boating.

Surviving Mrs. Patricia are; husband James E. “Jimmy” Conyers of Manning, son Terrell (Sandra) Prosser of Kingstree,  a sister Elease (Johnny) Radcliffe of Manning, her grandchildren Amy Castillo (Alonso) of Lawrenceville, GA, Justin (Megan) Prosser of Madisonville, KY, Russell Perry of Portland, OR, and her great grands; Ethan Castillo, Olivia Castillo, and Cole Prosser. She was preceded in death by; an infant son Roger Dale Prosser, brothers and sisters, Pauline M. Lowder, Grace Hardy, Carol McCants, Harold McCants, Tommy McCants, Dorothy Floyd, and Betty Smith.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday September 10^th, 2021 in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 10 AM until time for the service.  Memorials may be sent to Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 3508 Sandy Bay Rd., Kingstree SC 29556.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

The family wishes to thank Amedisys Hospice for the care they provided to Mrs. Patricia  during her illness.

Jackie Steve Wilson,  71, husband of Elizabeth “Beth” Smith Wilson, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at MUSC Florence.

Mr. Wilson was born August 2, 1950, in the Spring Pond Community of Williamsburg County, a son of the late William Wesley “Son” Wilson and Mizzie Ann Michau Wilson. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School  and the SC Criminal Justice Academy. Jackie retired from the SC Wildlife & Marine Resources Department  as a Buck Sergeant. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jackie loved his children and grandchildren and was lovingly known as “Jack Jack” by grandchildren, family members, and many friends. Jackie was a member of Oak Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving Mr. Wilson, in addition to his wife Beth, are: three sons, Jeff (Hailey) Wilson of Moncks Corner, SC, Jason Wilson of Kingstree, and Kirt Wilson of Andrews;  four grandchildren, Evelyn “Evie Jane” Wilson, Jackson “Jack” Wilson, Olivia “Livie” Wilson, and Gamble Wilson; three sisters, Marline W. (Ray) Crimminger, Erline W. Gorchyca, and Pearl W. (Eddie) Morris; mother-in-law, Cornelia Smith; daughter-in-law, Lanette Wilson; his fur baby “Rosie”; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jackie was preceded in death by a grandson Kee Evans, father-in-law, Edwin “Cat” Smith, and brothers, Billy, Jimmy, and Jerry Wilson,

Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Bloomingvale Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Jackie’s family will greet friends at the church beginning at 2 PM until time for the service.

Memorials may be made to Bloomingvale Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 7652 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews, SC 29510 or Williamsburg Academy Booster Club, PO Box 2, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Rachel Ward, caring wife, mother, sister, and friend left this world for her heavenly home on August 29, 2021, in Carlyle Senior Care, Kingstree. She was born to Ed and Fannie Johnston on May 4, 1939 in West Jefferson, NC. She was a graduate of Beaver Creek High School in West Jefferson and after graduating from high school, Rachel met and married her husband George and they had their son, Jeff. Rachel loved creating delicious meals for family and friends, enjoyed fishing, and especially loved singing gospel music.  Active in her church, she sang in the choir and taught the Joy Bible Class.  Before moving to Manning, she worked in the medical field as an EKG technician and also drove a school bus.

     She is survived by her husband George Ward of Manning, son Jeff Ward of Kingstree, sisters Ruby Watson (Kenneth) of Clemmons, NC, Sylvia Ketner of West Jefferson, NC, brother Dale Johnston (Gail) of Lewisville, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Fannie Johnston, sister Bernice Beshears, brothers Wendel Johnston and Gwen Johnston. The family would like to thank her many caregivers and at her request there will not be a service however the family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 1st from 4:30pm -6:00pm in Grace Hall, Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy St, Kingstree. Condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Jack David Phillips, 61, died, Monday, August 30, 2021, at his home in Kingstree.

Mr. Phillips was born March 7, 1960, in Florence, SC, a son of the late Jack and Mary Yarborough Phillips. He attended Williamsburg Academy and later worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator. Jack was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.

Surviving  Mr. Phillips are: his daughter, Kimberly Phillips of Andrews; son Jack W. Phillips, of Andrews; three brothers, George (Dale) Phillips and Jimmy (Pam) Phillips  brother Willie (Dorothy) Phillips; a sister Judith Yarborough (Larry) Creel; three step sisters, Emily Strong, Patricia (Harry) Martin, and Genevieve (Stanley) Gamble; step brother Willie (Dorothy) Phillips; former wife, Lisa Phillips, former mother-in-law, Joyce Blakeley, and former brother-in-law Tony Tisdale. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Phillips; adoptive parents Helen and W.T. Phillips. Special thanks to Pam Phillips, Jimmy Phillips, Mary Elizabeth Phillips and Ashley Plummer for their loving care of David.

A memorial service will be 6 PM Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. David’s family will greet friends beginning at 5 PM until time for the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Annette Feagin Tisdale, 84, widow of Johnson Heyard Tisdale, died Monday, August 23, 2021, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

     Mrs. Tisdale was born August 13, 1937, in Lake City, SC, a daughter of the late Jessie and Mymie Matthews Feagin. She was a graduate of Lake City High School and Williamsburg Technical College’s  Cosmetology School. “Miss Annette” was employed by Belk Department Store for many years before she opened Annette’s Hair Salon and Dress Shop. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and listening to music. She was a member of Lane United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir for many years.

          Surviving Mrs. Tisdale are: her daughter, Pam (Tony) Williamson of Kingstree; a grandson, Anthony Williamson; a nephew she thought of as a brother, Billy Kalencik of Kingstree; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Johnson, Annette was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers.

     Funeral services will be 3 PM Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home followed by burial in McClary Cemetery.  Mrs. Tisdale’s family will greet friends beginning at 2 PM until time for the service. Memorials may be made to Lane United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Mildred Cooper, PO Box 7, Lane, SC 29564. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

     Laura Easler Small Howell, 87, widow of James A. Howell, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in MUSC in Charleston.

     Mrs. Howell was born April 25, 1934, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Henry Williams Easler and Emma Locklear. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and retired as head teller at CPM Credit Union in Charleston. Mrs. Howell was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church where she was active in the Wallace Connor Sunday School Class and the Gary Hemingway Circle.

          Surviving Mrs. Howell are: her daughter Sherry Small (Rooster) Cannon of Charleston; her two sons, Robert F. Small, Jr. of Greeleyville and James A Howell, Jr. of Columbia; grandchildren, Chip (Megan) Cannon, Matthew E. (Laura) Cannon, Laura Nicole Small, and Zachary Small; great grandchildren, Rhame B. Cannon, III, Reynolds M. Cannon, and Sydney Pearl Cannon; special cousin-in-law Ivoree Cheney; faithful friends, Lola Chitwood, Chures Regan, and Paulette Baucom; daughters of the heart, Gloria Byrdic Harville and Sandy Byrdic Bradley; and several nieces and nephews and their spouses. In addition to her parents and her husband James Howell, Mrs. Laura was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert F. Small, five brothers, three sisters, and beloved sister-in-law, Mildred Small.

     Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Kingstree United Methodist Church followed by burial in Richburg Cemetery.  Mrs. Howell’s family will greet friends beginning at 2 PM at the church until time for the service. Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com