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Laura R. Britton Service
11/25/1930 – 01/29/2021
Salters
Funeral Services
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.
Visitation
Mrs. Britton’s family will greet guests in the Martin Building following the service.
Memorials
Memorials may made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
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
10/10/1923 – 09/11/2021
Georgetown
Funeral Services
Services will be two o’clock Wednesday, September 15, 2021, graveside at the Epps Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. Burial will be under the direction of the Williamsburg Funeral Home of Kingstree and the Graham Funeral Home of Georgetown.
Memorials
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, 558 Black River Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440.
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 Conyers
08/27/1945 – 09/07/2021
Manning
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday September 10th, 2021 in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
Visitation
The family will receive friends from 10 AM until time for the service.
Memorials
. 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.
Patricia McCants Conyers, 76, wife of Jimmy Conyers, passed away Tuesday September 7th, 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 10th, 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 S. Wilson
08/02/1950 – 09/03/2021
Andrews
Funeral Services
Funeral Services will be 3 PM Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Bloomingvale Baptist Church.
Visitation
The family will greet friends from 2 until time for the service Sunday at Bloomingvale Baptist Church.
Memorials
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.
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
05/04/1939 – 08/29/2021
Manning
Funeral Services
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.
Memorials
Condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page 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
David Phillips
03/07/1960 – 08/30/2021
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A memorial service will be 6 PM Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Visitation
David’s family will greet friends beginning at 5 PM until time for the service.
Memorials
Online 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 F. Tisdale
08/13/1937 – 08/23/2021
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 3 PM Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home followed by burial in McClary Cemetery.
Visitation
Mrs. Tisdale’s family will greet friends beginning at 2 PM until time for the service.
Memorials
. Memorials may be made to Lane United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Mildred Cooper, PO Box 7, Lane, SC 29564.
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 E. Howell
04/25/1934 – 08/18/2021
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Kingstree United Methodist Church
Visitation
Mrs. Howell’s family will greet friends beginning at 2 PM at the church until time for the service.
Memorials
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
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
Robert L. “Bob” Huffman
9/13/1933 – 8/06/2021
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A memorial service will be 12 Noon, Monday, August 16, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to the Williamsburg County Animal Shelter, 200 County Camp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Robert Lee “Bob” Huffman, 87, widower of Faye Boyd Huffman, died Friday, August 6, 2021, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree.
Mr. Huffman was born September 13, 1933, in Stanley, VA, a son of the late Ray G. Huffman and Lula Hausden Huffman. After high school there, he attended the University of Virginia and later joined the US Navy. Mr. Huffman was the plant manager at Warsaw Manufacturing in Kingstree for many years. He enjoyed fishing and flying model airplanes and attended Kingstree Second Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Huffman are: his daughter, Sharon H. (Marion) McClary of Kingstree; grandchildren, Ian (Tracy) McClary and Allison (Tyler Brown) McClary. In addition to his parents, Mr. Huffman was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Clark and a sister.
A memorial service will be 12 Noon, Monday, August 16, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Williamsburg County Animal Shelter, 200 County Camp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
William Joel Miles Jr.
11/28/1964 – 07/31/2021
Conway
Funeral Services
Graveside Funeral services will be 3 PM, Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
Visitation
The family will receive visitors on Tuesday from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist church at 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree SC, 29556.
William Joel Miles Jr., 56, died Saturday July 31, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Miles was born November 28, 1964, in Kingstree, SC, a son of Jo Carol Edwards Miles and the late William Joel Miles Sr.
He graduated from Kingstree Senior High School and was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist. Mr. Miles worked for Young Ceiling Systems in Myrtle Beach SC. He enjoyed fishing and loved his nieces and nephews with all of his heart.
Surviving are his mother Jo Carol Miles, sister Janet Miles of Manning, sister Jennifer (Scott) Davis of Georgetown, nieces, Emily Dixon (Josh) of Cassatt, Sarah Farmer of Columbia, Sydney Davis of Georgetown, nephew Miles Farmer of Manning, and great nephew Grayson Dixon and great niece Adalyn Dixon both of Cassatt. Mr. Miles was preceded in death by his father William Joel Miles Sr.
Graveside Funeral services will be 3 PM, Tuesday, August 3, 2021. The family will receive visitors from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist church at 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree SC, 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
Davis McDowell McCrea
01/22/1925 – 08/01/2021
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 11 AM, Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Tisdale Cemetery.
Visitation
Mr. McCrea’s family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials
Memorials for Mr. McCrea may be made to Piney Forest Baptist Church, Connie Maxwell Account, c/o Jeanette Mixon, 656 Piney Forest Road, Andrews, SC 29510
Davis McDowell McCrea, 96, husband of Ida Ann Morris McCrea, died Sunday August 1, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. McCrea was born January 22, 1925, in Kingstree, a son of the late James McDowell and Alice Vonciel Parnell McCrea. He was a Navy veteran of W.W.II, a farmer and merchant having worked at Williamsburg Regional Hospital and several food stores. He served his Lord and Savior his entire life and was a member, deacon, and Sunday school teacher at Piney Forest Baptist Church. Mr. McCrea enjoyed gardening and sharing his vegetables with his church family and other friends.
Surviving, in addition to his wife Ann, are: his daughter Alice Teretha Ann “Teri” Watford (Benjie) of Kingstree; 2 grandchildren, Crystalyn Michelle Watford (Scott) Honkonen and Ashley Nichole Watford; sister, Rounette (Bob) Rowan; brothers, Henry (Carol) McCrea, Rayford McCrea, and Sammie McCrea; and a special friend he thought of as a son, Craig (Robin) Stephenson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a sister, Adelaide Sypolt; brothers, Sinnott McCrea, and Archie McCrea; brother-in-law, Bob Sypolt; and sisters -in-law, Mary McCrea, Frances McCrea and Janet McCrea.
Funeral services will be 11 AM, Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Mr. McCrea’s family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorials for Mr. McCrea may be made to Piney Forest Baptist Church, Connie Maxwell Account, c/o Jeanette Mixon, 656 Piney Forest Road, Andrews, SC 29510 . Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
Thomas V. McDonald
03/03/1939 – 07/28/2021
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday in Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in the church cemetery, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Visitation
Mr. McDonald’s family will greet friends from 2 to 3 at the church just before the service.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Glenda Miller, 256 Brockington Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Thomas Virgel McDonald, 82, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree.
Mr. McDonald was born March 3, 1939, in Lake City, SC, a son of the late Junious M. McDonald and Gretchen Ila Floyd McDonald. He worked in home construction and renovations and attended Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church. Thomas enjoyed fishing and was a big NASCAR fan.
Surviving Mr. McDonald are: his children, Tony McDonald of Hemingway, SC, Terry (Russell) Tucker of Lexington, SC, Tammy (Richard) Lee of Piedmont, SC, Tina (Timmy) Cox of Johnsonville, SC, Tommy (Karen) McDonald of Evansville, IN, and Amy McDonald of Plymouth, MA; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; four sisters, Libby (John L.) Floyd of Lake City, and Janice Snipes, Ila Cole and Judy Hall, all of Kingstree; and longtime friends, Eddie and Sherry Losacano. In addition to his parents, Mr. McDonald was preceded in death by siblings, William McDonald, Ashton McDonald, J.W. McDonald, Yvonne Broach, Kester McDonald, and Marshall McDonald. The family would like to thank the staff at Amedisys Hospice and Lou Ellen Brown for their loving care of Thomas.
Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday in Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in the church cemetery, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home. Mr. McDonald’s family will greet friends from 2 to 3 at the church just before the service. Memorials may be made to Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Glenda Miller, 256 Brockington Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
James “Jim” Henry Carver
01/15/1941 – 07/22/2021
Dyersburg, TN
Funeral Services
Graveside services will be 11 AM , Monday, August 2, 2021, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens in Kingstree, SC.
Memorials
The family requests memorials be directed to First Baptist Church, 220 Masonic Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024.
James Henry “Jim” Carver, 80, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, July 22, 2021 at The Meridian in Galveston, TX. Born January 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Jones Carver and Rachel Lyons Carver. He retired as CEO of Colonial Rubber. Jim was a member of First Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends Friday, July 30, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday, July 30, 2021 at the First Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Josh Stone. Graveside services will be Monday, August 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Kingstree Memorial Gardens in Kingstree, SC.
He is survived by his son, James Henry Carver, Jr. (Jacqueline) of Galveston, TX; three grandchildren, William Evan Reynolds, James Clayton Reynolds, Sabrina Alyse Carver; one great-grandchild, Ann Mishoe Reynolds; one brother, Gerald Carver (Joy) of Virginia Beach, VA; many nieces and nephews and two grandchildren through extended family, Olivia Reynolds and Jeana Faye Reynolds.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Shirley Carver; and his daughter, Shelly Sabrina Carver Reynolds.
The family requests memorials be directed to First Baptist Church, 220 Masonic Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024.
Patricia Jordan Robinson
Patricia Jordan Robinson
10/24/1951-07/24/2021
Georgetown
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 1 PM Sunday July 25, 2021 in Bloomingvale Baptist Church.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, Attn: SC Gift Processing, 4600 Park Rd. Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209 or alz.org
Patricia J. Robinson
Patricia Jordan Robinson, 69, widow of Jerry Robinson, died Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Mrs. Robinson was born October 24,1951 in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Norman Cleo and Page Cantley Jordan. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and a member of Bloomingvale Baptist Church. Mrs. Robinson was a retired substitute teacher and loved the students she spent time with and they loved her in return. She enjoyed working in her yard and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. She never met a stranger!
Surviving Mrs Robinson are her daughters: Heather R. (Spencer) Turner and Jessica R. (Kenny) Harvey, her granddaughter: Addie Turner, grandsons: Tucker Turner and Theo Harvey, a sister: Betty J. Wilson of Mt. Pleasant, three brothers: Cleo Jordan, Donald (Sylvia) Jordan and John (Pam) Jordan all of Andrews.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Sunday in the Bloomingvale Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, Attn: SC Gift Processing, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209 or at alz.org.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
Rebecca Tyler Smith
Rebecca Tyler Smith
12/24/1941 – 07/14/2021
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A memorial service will be held at a later date
Rebecca Tyler Smith, 79, died at home Wednesday, July 14, 2021, after a long illness.
Mrs. Smith was born December 24, 1941, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Fred L. Tyler, Sr. and Elizabeth Stuckey Tyler. She graduated from Kingstree High School in 1960 and received an associate degree in practical nursing. Rebecca loved to play bingo and card games and enjoyed collecting pictures and figurines of owls.
Surviving Mrs. Smith are: two sons, Jason E. (Liz) Williams and Edward R. (Melodie) Smith; four grandchildren, Alyssa Ann Smith, Jayden Smith, Hailey C. Williams, and Jason T. Williams; and a brother, Fred L. (Sara) Tyler. In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by two husbands, James H. Williams and Thomas R. Smith.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Alice “Faye” B. Huffman
11/09/1937 – 07/12/2021
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A memorial service will be held 12 Noon, Thursday, July 15, 2021, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Alice Faye Boyd Huffman, 83, wife of Robert “Bob” Huffman, died at home Monday, July 12, 2021.
Mrs. Huffman was born in Texas on November 9, 1937. She graduated from high school in Corpus Christi and was retired as a purchasing manager in manufacturing. Mrs. Huffman was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for several years.
Surviving Mrs. Huffman, in addition to her husband of 67 years, Bob Huffman of Kingstree, are: her daughter, Sharon H. (Marion) McClary of Kingstree; grandchildren, Ian (Tracy) McClary and Allison (Tyler Brown) McClary. Mrs. Huffman was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Clark and a brother, Talmadge Boyd.
A memorial service will be held 12 Noon, Thursday, July 15, 2021, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Sheri J. Hughes
09/09/1950 – 07/06/2021
Surfside Beach
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021, at Kingstree United Methodist Church
Visitation
Sheri’s family will receive friends on Thursday, July 8, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sheri’s memory to Belin United Methodist Church PO Box 528 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or the Ernest F. Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC, 18 Bee Street MSC 450, 29425
Sharon Johnson “Sheri” Hughes passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Hughes was born September 9, 1950, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Paul Robert and Lena Arnette Johnson. Sheri served as a schoolteacher for many years at Andrews Elementary, Williamsburg Academy, and other schools. Until 2007, when her husband Steve retired from the ministry, Sheri’s unofficial second job was being a preacher’s wife and attending church services, events and social gatherings. Sheri loved the churches Steve ministered to and the numerous friendships she had in the congregations. Sheri loved an adventure, traveling to Australia, Italy, Brazil, New York, Texas, California, Las Vegas, Colorado, the Caribbean islands, and many other places with her family and friends. She enjoyed Broadway musicals, whether performed in New York City or by the local theater in Conway. Sheri personified the cliche, “never met a stranger,” as she formed friendships that lasted with people from all across the globe. She was truly a People’s Person, and you could expect her to strike up a conversation with the table beside her in a restaurant or a young family at the playground!
Sheri loved to play games with her family and friends. She enjoyed Uno, Canasta, Gin Rummy, Hand and Foot and Bridge. Sheri was also excellent at crossword puzzles, and she played Scrabble long before Words with Friends was a thing – though she played that too. The beach was her favorite place in the world, and she was quick to get down and play in the sand or on the putt putt course with her children and later her grandchildren. Sheri squeezed every ounce of happiness out of her life, as she would often cut phone calls short with her patented “well, I’m going to let you go.” There was never silence with Sheri; if it got quiet, you could hear her humming whatever tune was in her head. In her last year, she was cared for by her fiancé, her family, and her vast array of friends with visitors in and out daily. Surviving Sheri are her daughter, Kayce Halstead (Clay), of Mt. Pleasant, four sons Cory Hughes (Ginny),of Greenville, Joel Hughes (Allison), Joshua Hughes, and Caleb Hughes, all of Columbia, seven grandchildren, Henry, Elgin, Hasel, Cohen, Holland, Lena and Hugh, sisters Laura Floyd (Bruce) and Robin Norcia (Mike), nephews Wells Floyd and Michael Norcia, Niece Amanda Norcia, and her fiancé, Ray Temple. Her death was preceded by her Husband, William Steve Hughes. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021, at Kingstree United Methodist Church, with a burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Sheri’s family will receive friends on Thursday, July 8, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Williamsburg Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sheri’s memory to Belin United Methodist Church PO Box 528 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or the Ernest F. Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC, 18 Bee Street MSC 450, 29425
Ginger B. Gause
09/11/1956 – 07/05/2021
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A graveside funeral service will be 11 AM, Friday, July 9, 2021, in Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery
Memorials
Memorials may be sent to The American Heart Assn, 10 Glenlake Pkwy NE South Tower, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30328 or online at www.heart.org.
Ginger Benton Gause, 64, wife of Roger Gause, died Monday, July 5, 2021, at MUSC Florence.
Mrs. Gause was born September 11, 1956, in Hemingway, a daughter of the late Roland and Maggie Bouchette Benton. She was a graduate of Lake City High School and worked for State Farm Insurance and Williamsburg Regional Hospital for many years. She enjoyed reading, arts and crafts and she loved her grandchildren. Surviving Mrs. Gause, in addition to her husband, Roger of Kingstree, are: two sons, Kevin (Maggie) Gause and Patrick (Crystal) Gause, all of Florence; grandchildren, Nathan, Ella Nova, Sarah and Raleigh Gause; brothers, Roger (Patty) Benton of Massachusetts, Ricky (Kammy) Benton, of Timmonsville, and Van (Tracy) Benton of Canton, MS. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Kathy Willyard.
A graveside funeral service will be 11 AM, Friday, July 9, 2021, in Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to The American Heart Assn, 10 Glenlake Pkwy NE South Tower, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30328 or online at www.heart.org.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Morris H. “Mark” Metts, Jr.
3/14/1957 – 07/05/2021
DeBary, FL
Funeral Services
A memorial service will be 2 PM, Friday, July 9, 2021, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, Kingstree, SC.
Memorials
Memorials may be sent to Amedysis Hospice, 500 Pamplico Highway, Unit D, Florence, SC 29505.
Morris Henry “Mark” Metts, Jr., 64, husband of Sylvia Williams Metts, passed away at MUSC Florence on Monday, July 5, 2021.
Mr. Metts was born March 14, 1957, in Sanford, FL, a son of the late Morris H. Metts, Sr. and Betty Jean Ulmer Metts. He was a graduate of Seminole High School in Sanford, FL and retired after thirty years as a Lieutenant with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Mark was a member of United Baptist Church in Sanford, FL. He enjoyed hunting, riding his motorcycle, and traveling.
Surviving Mr. Metts are: his wife, Sylvia, of DeBary, FL; daughter, Stacie Elizabeth (David) Pojero of DeBary, FL; son, Morris Henry “Clay” Metts, III (Nicole) of DeBary, FL; brother, Marshall Scott (Angie) Metts of Osteen, FL; 4 grandchildren, Anthony Carter Pojero, Maren Elizabeth Pojero, Charlotte Rae Metts, Madelyn Harper Metts; nieces and nephews, Kiya Metts, Tyler Metts, Lindsey Knox, and Austin Langin, all of Osteen, FL. In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by a brother, Todd Fallaw Metts.
A memorial service will be 2 PM, Friday, July 9, 2021, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, Kingstree, SC. Memorials may be sent to Amedysis Hospice, 500 Pamplico Highway, Unit D, Florence, SC 29505.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Thomas L. Waddell
06/25/1947 – 07/02/2021
Horse Shoe, NC
Funeral Services
Per Tom’s request, there will be no service.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to the Williamson Cemetery c/o Aubrey Williamson, 1300 Woodland Dr., Kingstree, SC 29556
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Lewis Waddell, 74, husband of Betty Ann Overby Waddell, on July 2, 2021.
Tom was born June 25, 1947, in Columbia, SC, son of late Lewis Frank and Mary Helen Chappell Waddell. Tom served in the US Navy for 4 years, which included 2 tours to Vietnam. After the service he was a surveyor and, for many years, a landscaper. In 2000, he began work at UPS and finished his working career there, retiring to Horse Shoe, NC in 2018.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Betty Ann Waddell, sister Kaye Waddell Bradley, brother Ted Waddell and nephew Ross Waddell.
Per Tom’s request, there will be no service. Memorials may be made to the Williamson Cemetery c/o Aubrey Williamson, 1300 Woodland Dr., Kingstree, SC 29556
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
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