Marjorie Anne Williamson Kellahan, 86, wife of the late Thomas McCroy Kellahan, Jr., met the Lord Sunday, May 2, 2021, at her residence.

      Mrs. Kellahan was born September 12, 1934, in Salters, SC to Berry Isaac and Lucy Janie Covington Williamson. She accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age. She and Thomas married on December 26, 1953. Mrs. Kellahan received a degree in cosmetology and was pleased to offer services at her Kingstree salon, Margie’s Beauty Shop. As a dedicated 60 plus year member of Kingstree First Baptist Church, she sang faithfully in choir. She was a member of the Joyful Rainbow Sunday School Class, the Women’s Missionary Union, and The Maxine McCutchen Prayer Group. She was also an active member of the Eugene Chapter, Order of The Eastern Star and the Red Hat Society. She made a hobby of baking that grew to catering many special gatherings.

     She loved her children: Cindy and Tom; her grandchildren: Cas, Tasha, Jessica, Kelly, and Nicole; and her great grandchildren: Ryker, Deane, Lela, Makayla, Wyatt, Asher, and Farryn.

     Mrs. Kellahan was preceded in death by her parents, Berry Isaac and Lucy Janie Covington Williamson; siblings, Eldred Barnes Williamson, Ollie Weldon Williamson, and James Travis Williamson; beloved son, Thomas McCroy Kellahan, III, and husband, Thomas McCroy Kellahan, Jr.

          Surviving family members are: daughter, Cynthia Jean Kellahan (John Hugh) Smith of Hamer, SC; daughter-in-law, Sherry Turner Kellahan of Luling, LA; grandchildren, Thomas Caswell Kellahan, Tasha (Cliff) Carraway, Jessica (Doug) Phillips, Amelia Kellahan Smith, and Nicole Smith; great grandchildren, Ryker, Lela, and Asher Carraway and Deane, Makayla, Wyatt, and Farryn Phillips; sisters, Ruth Marie Anderson, Elsie Lorraine Jones, and Jenny Victoria Williamson; and brother, Isaac Ray Williamson.

      Mrs. Kellahan’s family will receive friends at Williamsburg Funeral Home 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, May 4, 2021. A celebration of life service will be 1:30 PM, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Kingstree First Baptist Church and following that, she will be laid to rest beside her husband at Williamsburg Cemetery. Mrs. Kellahan’s family would like to extend their love and gratitude to those who offered care and encouragement over the years. As Mrs. Kellahan found incredible joy in the laughter and love of children, please forward memorials to Kingstree First Baptist Church, Children’s Ministry, PO Box 608, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Reardon Martin, 74, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at MUSC Health in Florence.

     Ms. Martin was born on April 20, 1947, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late William Aaron Reardon and Evelyn Duke Reardon Shuman. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was the church secretary at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church for 35 years. Ms. Gwen was a member of Cades United Methodist Church.  

     Surviving Ms. Martin are: her daughters, Donna Lynn Martin, Denise Martin Former, Tracie (Jamie) McKenzie and Tonya (Tim) Hall; grandchildren, Karianna Fenters, Brice Fenters, Logan Cook, Maceyn Tisdale, Scott Tisdale, Locklyn Hall and Bayler Hall; sisters, Maxine Floyd and Rose Marie (Gary) Jarrett; nephews, Kris (Brandi) Floyd and Justin (Krislin) Floyd; and nieces, Erin (Garrett) Viohl and Lauren (David) Simmons.

     A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 3, 2021, at Cades United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home.  Due to Covid please practice social distancing. Memorials may be made to Cades United Methodist Church, c/o Wanda Carsten, PO Box 86, Cades, SC 29518.

Linda Marie Tisdale, 72, wife of Muller “Byrdic” Tisdale, passed away April 28, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

     Mrs. Tisdale was born on June 22, 1948, in Georgetown County, the daughter of the late Bennie and Beatrice Wilder Todd. She attended Georgetown County Schools and was a member of Life Center Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Linda loved to garden, shop and going out to eat. She loved her grandchildren and faithfully served the Lord her entire life.

     Surviving Mrs. Tisdale are: her husband, Byrdic Tisdale, of Kingstree; her children, Raymond (Mitzie) Tisdale, of Lake City; Ricky (Lee) Tisdale, of Galivant’s Ferry; and Kathy (William) Gordon, of Kingstree; grandchildren, Maci (Justin) Gause, Kell Tisdale (Skylah Porter), Sarah Louise McClary, Nina Marie Gordon, and Liam James Byrdic Gordon; a great grandchild, Ave Rae Gause; her siblings, Barbara (Donnie) Moore, Faye (Phillip) Cumbie, Joyce Tisdale, Dale (George) Phillips, Donna (John) Locklear, Angela Thomas, Colette (Vernon) McCants, Jackie Todd, Jimmy Todd, Earl Todd, Jeffrey (Sharon) Todd, Kevin (Teressa) Todd, Bennie Todd, and David Todd; numerous nieces and nephews; and two special nieces, Karen Tisdale Campbell and Sandra Tisdale Hanna. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward Todd, and Fritz Todd.  

     Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church, with a burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2PM before the service at the church. Due to Covid please practice social distancing. Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

    Emmett Boyd McCrea, 66, died April 27, 2021, at his residence in Kingstree.

      Mr. McCrea was born on February 20, 1955, in Kingstree, a son of Betty Boyd McCrea and the late Martin McCrea. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree in Forestry. Emmett was an avid fisherman and was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.  

     Surviving Emmett are his mother Betty Boyd McCrea, of Kingstree; a brother, Hugh (Linda) McCrea, of Kingstree; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother Bill McCrea.

      A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  

     Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Rood, Kingstree, SC 29556.  

Lonnie Marion Belding, 52, passed away on, April 23, 2021, at his residence in Kingstree.

      Mr. Belding was born on February 26, 1969, in Moncks Corner, a son of Charles O. Belding, Jr. and Cynthia Ann Smith. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Francis Marion University. Lonnie was owner and operator of Black River Mechanical. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid outdoorsman.

     Surviving Mr. Belding, in addition to his parents are: a fiancé, Teri Hesler; a daughter, Christina (Nicholas) Brown, of Kingstree; a son, Bradley Belding, of Kingstree; a grandson, Laine Brown; two sisters, Crystal (Ricky) Antwine, of Lake City; and Sara Lawson, of Kingstree.

      Funeral services will be private.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Hamilton Laverne Cantley, 79, husband of Flora Player Cantley, died April 21, 2021, at his residence in Kingstree.

Mr. Cantley was born on September 10, 1941, in Kingstree, a son of the late Hamilton Clyde and Mildred Walters Cantley. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a Navy Veteran. Laverne worked at Farmers Telephone for 19 years and was a Warden with the South Carolina Forestry Commission. He enjoyed raising quail and chickens and hunting, fishing, and spoiling his grandchildren. Laverne was a member of Bloomingvale Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Cantley, in addition to his wife Flora, of 58 years are: a daughter, Lisa (Ricky) Mobley; two sons, Hamilton Laverne “Bubba” (Jodie) Cantley, Jr.; and Richard “Richie” (Casey Hanniford) Cantley; grandchildren, Brandon Cantley, Amber (Greg) Thompkins, Hannah Cantley, Madison Cantley, Hadley Cantley, Michael Johnson, and Christopher (Taylor) Fulton; great grandchildren, Lynnlee Grace Thompkins and Summer Grace Fulton; a brother, Hilbert (Betsy) Cantley; many nieces and nephews and a special friend Julie Cantley. In addition to his parents, Laverne was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Laverne Cantley; a grandson, Justin Williams; and a brother, Keith Cantley.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Bloomingvale Baptist Church. The family will receive friends beginning at 11 AM, before the service at the church.

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

Helen Patricia “Patsy” Mouzon Smith, 78, wife of William B. Smith, died Monday, April 12, 2021, in Orange Park, Florida.

Mrs. Smith was born on June 16, 1942, in Cades, SC in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Leonard Haskell and Mildred Cade Mouzon. She was a 1960 graduate of Lake City High School and a 1963 graduate of MUSC, where she received her nursing degree. Helen was a Registered Nurse (RN)  for Dr. Whitehead in Lake City, SC, an RN  for Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, FL for 20 years, and an administrator for Welcome Home Health Care for several years. Her most rewarding job was her last as a school nurse at S. Bryan Jennings Elementary School in Orange Park, where two of her grandchildren attended and she over saw the medical care of a needing student.. She was an active bridge player for many years. She loved to cook and catered small events. She enjoyed doing puzzles and card games with friends and family. Her passion was crossword puzzles. She was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Smith are: her husband, William Bartow Smith of Orange Park, FL; children, Kimberly Smith Hargett and Maria Smith (Gary) Reece, both of Orange Park, FL and Paul “Bart” (Karen M.) Smith of Springfield, GA; grandchildren, Kyle Reece, Blair Reece, Cole Hargett, and Gavin and Wyatt Smith; brothers and sisters, Carol Mouzon of Cades, SC, Sonny (Sandra) Mouzon of Pamplico, SC, Sandy (Charles) Filyaw of Florence, SC, and Charles (Wanda) Mouzon of Scranton, SC; and  numerous loving nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly and she was very proud of them. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Sidney Paul and Eunice DuBose Smith.

Funeral services will be 1PM, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Hebron United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, April 16, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. Due to Covid please wear masks and practice social distancing.  Mrs. Smith’s family will receive friends at the Smith home in Orange Park, FL on April 24, 2021, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for friends and family who could not attend the funeral in South Carolina.

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

Mervin Lavern Miles, 77, husband of Judy Matthews Miles, died Monday, April, 12, 2021, surrounded by family at home.

      Mr. Miles was born June 16, 1943, in Turbeville, SC, a son of the late Hardy Edward and Mary Jane Welch Miles. He was a self-employed contractor and enjoyed fishing and church activities. He was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church.

     Surviving Mr. Miles, in addition to his wife Judy, of the home, are: his children, Charlene (Tony) McCrea, Greg “Chubby” (Cindy) Miles,  and David “Peanut” Miles, all of Kingstree; daughter-in-law, Annette Miles of Kingstree; 5 grandchildren, Dustin McCrea, Gregory Miles, Ann (Matt) Worrell, Cody Miles, and Matthew Miles; 6 great grandchildren, Rylee and Reed McCrea, Hunter, Allie and Bailey Miles, and Alexis Worrell; 3 brothers, Wayne and Joe Miles, both of Kingstree and Lindy (Jennie) Miles of Turbeville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Miles was preceded in death by a son, Terry Miles, three sisters, Willa Mae Brown, Kathy McGee, and Shirley Miles and two brothers, R.L. Miles and Pete Miles.

      Funeral services will be 3 PM Thursday, April 15, 2021, in First Free Will Baptist Church with burial to follow in Sandy Bay Cemetery. Mr. Miles’ family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Please follow Covid precautions by socially distancing and wearing a mask.

     Memorials may be made to First Free Will Baptist Church, 2348 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556 . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Lou Ann Gee, 68, died April 1, 2021, MUSC Health of Florence.

Ms. Lou Ann was born on April 12, 1952, a daughter of Virginia Brockinton and the late Daniel Revell Gee.  She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Columbia College. Ms. Lou Ann was a bank teller at the First Citizens Bank in Kingstree. She was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church.

Surviving Ms. Lou Ann, in addition to her mother, Virginia, are: her brothers, Dan (Nancy) Gee, Bill (Beth) Gee, Charles (Linda) Gee, and Paul (Lynn Marie) Gee; numerous nieces, nephews, and one great nephew. Ms. Lou Ann was preceded in death by her father, Dan R. Gee, both sets of Grandparents, especially Mrs. Virginia T. Brockinton.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Cheryl Smith Horton’s work here on earth is done. Surrounded by her family, she passed away peacefully on March 26, 2021 at the age of 66. She is already dearly missed.

Her steadfast and persistent love of Christ guided her through life’s difficult moments, creating a lasting impression on those who knew her. She was the best example of a Christian woman her children could have.

Born on her Daddy’s birthday, June 21, 1954, to parents William and Sara Smith, Cheryl was the youngest of three children. She loved singing, a chilled Pepsi-Cola and the local 4-H club. Her life was a master course of how to love others well: a career spent as a dedicated nurse, the repeated sacrifices she made for her children, the medical care of her father, father in law, mother and brother in times of illness and the joy of baby-sitting her precious grandsons.

Waiting patiently to be reunited with her are her husband, Mike, of Kingstree, SC; daughter, Michelle, of Tampa, FL; daughter, Christy, of Marietta, GA; son, Lee (Allison), of Lynchburg, SC; grandchildren, Michael, Gamble and the Horton twins; her mother, Sara, of Hebron, SC; a sister, Connie of Plano, TX, a sister-in-law, Pat and many nieces and nephews.

Excited to hug her again in heaven are her father, William, her brother, Ronald (Pat), and many family pets who she has been given strict instructions to hug.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Kingstree Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Kingstree Presbyterian Church, 229 Sumter Hwy, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

April McDaniel Rogers, 46, wife of Casey Ervin Rogers, died Friday, March 26, 2021, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC after a long illness.

      Mrs. Rogers was born December 19, 1974, in Sumter, SC, a daughter of Jerry McDaniel and Joyce Andrews McDaniel. April graduated from Williamsburg Academy and attended Francis Marion University. She worked in the lab at Williamsburg Regional Hospital for over 20 years. April was a lifelong member of Union Presbyterian Church in Salters.

     Surviving Mrs. Rogers, in addition to her husband Casey and her parents, Joyce and Jerry, all of Salters, are: her sons, Thomas Rogers and twins, C.J. and D.J. Rogers all of Salters; her brother, Rev. Andy (Melissa) McDaniel, of Florida; a “chosen” sister Jeanne Bellflower and her husband Joey; and special friends, The Rogers, McKenzies, Cokers, Lees, and Fryes, all of Barrineau.

   A graveside service will be held at 3 PM, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Floyd Chapel Cemetery, 1755 New Zion Road, Lake City, SC 29560. April’s family will receive friends following the service at the home of Glen and Janet Porter, 5210 Barrineau Road, Cades, SC.

     Memorials may be 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.

Sarah Tisdale Tisdale, 87, widow of Lloyd Gwinn Tisdale, died March 25, 2021, at her residence in Kingstree.

Mrs. Tisdale was born on June 1, 1933, a daughter of the late Daniel Nathan and Mattie Strong Tisdale.  She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a housewife. Mrs. Tisdale was a member of Millwood United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Tisdale are: her sons, Lloyd G. (Susan) Tisdale; and Christopher N. “Chris” Tisdale; both of Kingstree; two grandchildren, Kevin (Jenna) Tisdale; and Jonathan Tisdale; two great grandchildren, Justin and Dylan Tisdale; and special friend, Kim Tisdale.

Special thanks to Agape Hospice Care and her care givers, Anishia Footman, Mary Beth Holland, and Wendy Altman for their compassionate care shown to Mrs. Sarah and her family.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in McClary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Millwood United Methodist Church, 567 Central Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Hazel Brown Epps, 97, widow of William B. “Billy” Epps, Jr., died March 24, 2021, at her home.

Mrs. Epps was born on July 14, 1923, in Greenville County, a daughter of the late William Irvin and Lula Shelton Brown. She and her twin sister, Grace B. Tisdale, were raised at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home. After attending Lander College, Mrs. Epps moved to Kingstree when she worked at Farmers Telephone Cooperative and retired after many years from the Office of Veterans Affairs. She was active in the Pilot Club, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and the Ladies Sewing Club. Mrs. Hazel enjoyed a long, active, life. She especially enjoyed socializing with friends and family and had a special talent for telling jokes. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Epps are: her daughter, Ruth E. (Steve) Brown; a grandson, William E. (Nichole) Godwin; two beloved great grandchildren, Billy and Anna Grace Godwin; and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews; and a special friend Dotty Gause. In addition to her parents and her husband Billy, she was preceded in death by her 4 brothers, Ralph, Ed, Lenard, and Harold Brown as well as her sisters Ruth Story, Willie Mae Phillips, and her twin sister, Grace B. Tisdale.

Mrs. Epps and her family have been blessed with wonderful, dedicated care givers as her health declined. Jane Powell has been a loving friend to Mrs. Epps and her family while providing excellent care. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice. Her family is thankful to her care givers Lahoma Floyd, Lisa Cassellman, Katie Atkinson, Nita Atkinson, and Carol Lee of Angel Care for their love and devotion.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, March 26, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  Memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, PO Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648-1178, Amedisys Hospice, 500 Pamplico Hwy, Suite D, Florence, SC 29505, or Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.  Online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

Douglas Austin James, 80, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his residence in North, SC.

Mr. James was born September 18, 1940, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Austin King James and Dell McKnight James. He attended Clemson University and graduated from Columbia Business College. He also served in the Army National Guard and Reserves, where he logged over 21 parachute jumps. Doug enjoyed a successful career in sales with Clairol, Bristol-Myers for nearly 20 years, and later Igloo Corporation.

Doug was an avid outdoorsman and a devoted family man. He built the James Cabin on the Black River, which became a treasured gathering space for family and friends near and far. Spending time at the cabin with loved ones, including his dogs, hunting, and fishing were his bliss.

Preceded in death is the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Lorena Cook James, and his sister Gail “Cookie” Kellett. Surviving are daughter, Kelly James (Kyle) Draganov, of James Island; son, Bryan Douglas James, of North; granddaughter, Isabella Draganov, of James Island; and brother, Jerry James, of Salters.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Greeleyville, on Monday, March 22, 2021. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N., Bethesda, MD, 20814. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

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Katelyn Marisa Powell, 20, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 15, 2021, in Florida.

Miss Katelyn was born on October 19, 2000, in Florence, the daughter of Justin Leland Daniel Powell and Erica Marlow Chandler. She was a graduate of Lake City High School and attended Kingstree Church of God. Katelyn was working in telecommunications. She was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend, she will be greatly missed. Her journey on this earth has been completed and she is now in the hands of God.

Surviving Katelyn are: her parents, Justin (Gina) Powell, of Kingstree; and Erica (Rickie) Chandler, of Lake City; three siblings, Mack McKenzie, Hunter Chandler and Caroline Chandler; grandparents, Leland (Sandy) Powell, of Kingstree; Robert (Patty Taylor) Broughman, of Conway; and Wynn (Kristi) Marlow, of Santee; great grandparents, David (Laura) Taylor, of Johnsonville; Arthur “Pete” (Letha Mae) Marlowe, of Johnsonville; and Katherine Powell, of Kingstree; aunts, Kimberly, Abby, Kathryn, and Taylor Marlow; Leigh Ann Martin; and LeAnne Duckett; uncles, Taylor, Daniel and Walker Broughman; and several other aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved her dearly.

Her family requests you respect their wishes as they privately celebrate Kate’s life.

Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC  29605. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Betty Grier Goude, 82, wife of Thomas R. Goude, died Sunday March 14, 2021, at her residence after an illness.

Mrs. Goude was born January 13, 1939, in Hemingway, a daughter of the late Robert Frank and Ina Gaskins Grier. She was a graduate of Hemingway High School and was a homemaker. Mrs. Goude was a Baptist.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, is her daughter, Kathy Marie (Doug) Filyaw; 2 grandchildren, Erin Elizabeth (Josh) Pierce and Katelyn Nicole (Byron Coker); daughter in law, Priscilla Goude; sister, Natalie Grier Turner; and nephews, Joe Newell and Brad Richardson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Thomas R. (Randy) Goude, Jr. and a sister, Lula Bell Grier Rawls.

The family would like to thank the Amedisys Hospice Staff, Mrs. Betty’s caregivers Jerline Brown and Denise Bryant and her special friends, Catherine Rodgers and Tammy Bailey.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2PM on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held at the funeral home from 9AM to 1PM. Due to COVID 19 all precautions will be observed. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.act.alz.org.

Mary Emma Cantley Brown, 90, widow of John Edward Brown, died March 14, 2021, in Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

Mrs. Brown was born on November 5, 1930, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Marion Paul Cantley and Mavin Brown Cantley. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School, Flora- McDonald Girls College and received a master’s degree in Education. Mrs. Mary Emma taught at Williamsburg High School and Williamsburg Academy. After retirement she helped with Genealogy at the Williamsburg County Library. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church.

Surviving Mrs. Mary Emma are a son, John Edward “Johnny” Brown, Jr., of Kingstree; and a sister, Linda McLean, of Coward.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Marion Paul Cantley, Jr. and Johnny Cantley.

A memorial service will be held at 3PM Friday, March 19, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Grover Cleveland Mixon, 77, of Kingstree, SC, passed away on March 12, 2021 peacefully in his home. The funeral service will be held at 3 pm on Monday the 15th at Kingstree First Baptist Church. Burial will follow the funeral at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be held at 3-5 pm on Sunday at Williamsburg Funeral Home who is handling funeral arrangements.

Grover was born in Lancaster, South Carolina, on January 3, 1944. He graduated from Greeleyville High School, where he was a known track star. He continued his education at the University of South Carolina, receiving a B.S. degree. Grover married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Jean Wilder, on November 27, 1963. They were happily married for over 57 years.

He held the VP position for Phoenix Medical Technology for 22 years. He was one of the company’s original co-creators, receiving four patents during his time. Many knew him as an exceedingly wise Sunday school teacher in his early years, but he was also known to be quite the cut-up with his great sense of humor. He became a Southern Baptist Minister and preached for 17 years at Greeleyville Baptist Church and was the Director of Missions of the Williamsburg Baptist Association for 15 years.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years and then later, tinkering in his woodshop and making toys for his grandchildren. He was actively involved in his church and loved them dearly like family. After retiring from preaching, he was happy to be worshiping again at Kingstree First Baptist Church.

Grover is survived by his wife, Barbara, two children, Bryan (Tina) and Elizabeth Williams (Lyle), five grandchildren, Tyler, Colyn, Caleb, Grace, and Camlin. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Vander Mixon, nieces and nephews and a host of cousins, and other family and friends. Grover is preceded in death by his parents, James Robert Mixon and Nettie Stacks Mixon; and son, Barry Grover Mixon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Kingstree First Baptist Church -Family Life Center- Post Office Box 608 Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

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Mildred McCutchen Small, 94, widow of W.J. Small, Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Sunday, March 7, 2021, at her home after a long illness.

     Mrs. Small was born in Kingstree on January 8, 1927, the daughter of the late Agnes “Addie” McClary McCutchen and Hampton Rutledge McCutchen. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was the dental assistant to Dr. Thomas G. McCabe for over 40 years. She was a dedicated member of Kingstree United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Wallace Connor Sunday School Class, the Gary Hemingway Circle, and the Hospitality Committee as long as her health allowed. “Miss Mildred” was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Eugene Chapter of the Order of  the Eastern Star. Miss Mildred’s world revolved around her family and she showed her love by preparing each person’s favorite, whether it be her special Sand Tarts, party mix, cheese straws or  her signature dinner of pot roast, carrots and potatoes, brown rice, squash casserole with Chocolate Delight for dessert.

     Survivors are: three daughters, Mildred Ann Freeman of  Shalimar, FL, Jane (Ed) Griffith of St. Matthews, SC, and Nancy (Guy) McClary of Kingstree; six grandchildren, Clay (Ava) Freeman, Elizabeth (Josh) Hunter, Benjamin (Lauren) Griffith, Chandler (Joda) Griffith, Amy (Brian) Ard, and Gee (Beth) McClary; fifteen great grandchildren, Shaun, Ryan and Max Freeman, Cole and Addie Hunter, Mary Karr, Clara, and Millie Griffith, Emerson, Knox, and Henry Griffith, Austin and Michael Ard,  and Guy and Reese McClary. In addition to her husband and her parents, Miss Mildred was preceded in death by her three brothers, Marvin, Rhodas, and Liston McCutchen. Her family would like to thank the staff at Regency Southern Care Hospice, especially Erica, Crystal and Sheila, for their loving care of Miss Millie. The sitters who cared for Miss Millie, Lee Washington, Brenda Burgess, Blanche McClary, and Johnnie Sheppard were good not only to Miss Millie, but also to her family and it is much appreciated.

     Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. 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.

Gregg Liston Tisdale, 57, died Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

     Mr. Tisdale was born March 16, 1963, in Kingstree, a son of Mrs. Willie Mae Cales Tisdale and the late Fred Liston Tisdale. He attended Kingstree Church of God. Gregg enjoyed fishing and competition barbecues.

     Survivors, in addition to his mother, Willie Mae Tisdale of Kingstree, are: a daughter, Rainie Tisdale of Moncks Corner; 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Eric (Cindy) Tisdale of Lugoff; and Jeff (Pam) Tisdale of Kingstree; and a sister, Wanda Michelle Tisdale of Kingstree. In addition to his father, Gregg was preceded in death by his son Michael Travis Tisdale.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Monday, March 8, 2021, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mr. Tisdale’s family will greet friends Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.