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 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.

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 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 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.

     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.

Mary L. Baylor passed away at MUSC Florence on Thursday, July 1st, 2021. Ms. Baylor was born October 19, 1935, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Tillie Albert Baylor and Aggie Ellen Cantley Baylor. Mary graduated from high school, then worked at Oneita Knitting Mill in Andrews, SC for 41 years until her retirement. Ms. Baylor was a member of Bloomingvale Baptist Church. She was a mother, hard worker and believed in our Lord and Savior. Ms. Baylor worked and took care of her parents until they passed.

     Surviving Ms. Baylor are her sons, Carl Caulder of Charlotte, NC and Louis Alford Caulder of Andrews SC.

      Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, July 2, 2021, at Bloomingvale Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mary’s family will greet friends at the church at 10 AM just before the service.

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

Sandy Marie Stone Powell passed away at home Monday, June 28, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Powell was born September 29, 1956, in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late McIver and Bobbie Jean Martin Stone. She was married to Hartley Leland Powell, Jr. for 46 years. Sandy worked at W.M. Anderson Primary for 28 years, where she taught reading and math and was the director of the Afterschool and Summer programs. She was a faithful member of the Kingstree Church of God, where she was a former treasurer and Sunday School secretary. Sandy enjoyed travelling, cooking, reading, and decorating.

Surviving Mrs. Powell, in addition to her husband Leland, are: daughter, LeAnne Duckett (Jeremiah Burdette); son, Justin Powell (Gina McKenzie); grandchildren, Connor Duckett, Mack McKenzie, and Hunter and Caroline Chandler; brother, Randy (Cathy) Stone;  nieces and nephews, Tonya, Jason, Matthew, Amanda, David, Jason, Neil, Caroline, Brooks, Kathy, Tracy, and Kayla; family friend, Ruth Shaw; and loyal companion, Piper La’Rue “Boop”. In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her beloved granddaughter, Katelyn Marisa Powell. Sandy’s family would like to thank the staff at Amedisys Hospice for their loving care of Sandy during her final days.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Sandy Bay Cemetery. Sandy’s family will greet friends at the funeral home from 12 to 1:30 PM just before the service.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Church of God, 105 Gourdin Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Dorothy Nexsen Quattlebaum, 94, widow of Conrad I. Quattlebaum, died Friday, June 11th, 2021, at Lexington Extended Care in West Columbia, SC, after a long illness.

      Mrs. Dorothy was born January 18th, 1927, in Williamsburg County, SC. a daughter of the late James Alton Nexsen and Frances Burrows Nexsen. Mrs. Dorothy graduated from Kingstree High School, worked as a telephone operator, and retired from JC Penney as a salesperson. Mrs. Dorothy was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Rock Hill, SC. Mrs. Dorothy enjoyed cooking and gardening flowers.

     Surviving Mrs. Quattlebaum are: her son, Milton P. Quattlebaum (Robin) of Irmo; two grandsons, Tyler Quattlebaum, and David Alton Quattlebaum; a granddaughter, Holley Quattlebaum; two brothers, David A. Nexsen, and Thomas R. Nexsen; one sister, Jimmie Alice Miller (Jimmy); and five nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Quattlebaum was preceded in death by her son Alton I. Quattlebaum, five sisters and three brothers.

   A graveside service will be held 2 PM, Sunday, June 13^th, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

     Memorials may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, 321 South Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29730.

Mary Ruth Huggins Mims, 80, widow of Robert Lee “Bobby” Mims, died Sunday, June 6, 2021, at MUSC Charleston.

Mrs. Mims was born January 9, 1941, in Sumter, SC, a daughter of the late James A. and Ruth Geddings Huggins. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and retired from Farmers Telephone Cooperative. Mary Ruth was a member of Kingstree Home and Garden Club and enjoyed playing cards with friends. She was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.

Surviving Mrs. Mims are: her daughter, Rebecca Mims (Mike) Barrineau of Kingstree; her son, Robert (Nikki) Mims of Kingstree; brother, Jimmy (Beth) Huggins of Charleston; sister, Dora Ann Cantey of Arden, NC; grandchildren, Mary Rebecca Barrineau, LeeAnn (Maxi) Lee, Copelyn Mims, Alden Mims, and Ashton Mims; great granddaughter, Marley Lee.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mary Ruth’s family will receive friends following the service in Grace Hall at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Margaret Frances Smith Burrows, 79, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree.

      Mrs. Burrows was born on August 17, 1941, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late H.E. and Bertha Mae Lane Smith. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.

     Surviving Mrs. Burrows are: three sons, Raymond Burrows, William Burrows, and Steve (Darlene) Burrows, all of Kingstree; a daughter, Cindy B. (Brian) Gause of Kingstree; three sisters, Margie Gray of Kingstree, Betsy Smith of Lincolnville, SC, and Carolyn Humphries of Lake City; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Burrows was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, and a daughter Cheryl B. Belflower.

      Funeral services will be 12 Noon Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Burrows’ family will greet friends at the funeral home from 10 to 12 on Thursday just before the service.

     Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online at alz.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Harry David “Skip” Bingham, 64, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at home surrounded by family.

      Skip was born August 8, 1956, in Sumter, SC, a son of the late Harry Gene and Ivalee Lois Mims Bingham. He was owner/operator of E&CI Company, electrical contractors.  Skip loved his family and enjoyed music and playing his guitar.

     Surviving Skip are: 2 daughters, Nikki (Tommy) Turner of Sumter and Kim Griffin of Seneca; 2 sisters, Lois “Deloris” McCrea of Kingstree and Charae (Scott) Cantey of Lake City; brother Mark (Kim) Bingham of Kingstree; 9 grandchildren; and his fiancé, Norma McKenzie of Kingstree. In addition to his parents, Skip was preceded in death by his wife Christy Bolen Bingham.

   Funeral services will be at 1 PM Saturday, at Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 until time for the service at the church. 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 at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

   Hady Bryan “H.B.” Sauls, 94, widower of Marie Tindal Sauls, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

      Mr. H.B. was born on March 25, 1927, in Ridgeland, SC, a son of the late Maude Sauls. He was a Navy Veteran, sewing machine mechanic and worked in the maintenance department at Williamsburg County Memorial Hospital. Mr. H.B. was a member and the oldest deacon at Kingstree Second Baptist Church. He taught his children and grandchildren how to fish and loved to play card games. Mr. H.B. was an avid Clemson fan but most of all he loved his Lord.

     Surviving H.B. are: his children; Dale (Kathy) Sauls, of Rock Hill, Debi (James) Porter, of Cades, Cathy (Robert) Shaw, of Kingstree, Nancy (James) Brown, of Cleveland, GA, and Kenny (Flossie) Sauls, of Lake City; a daughter in law, Pam Sauls, of Florence, AL; 17 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; a brother, Robert Sauls, of Ridgeland; a sister, Dorothy Tindal, of TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Marie, Mr. H.B. was preceded in death by two sons, Greg Sauls and Randy Sauls; two grandchildren, Jamie Porter and Tyler Evans; three great grandchildren, DJ, Peyten and Gabriel; and three brothers and one sister.

    The family would like to thank the Guardian Angels Home Health Care for their loving care for Mr. Sauls.

   Funeral services will be at 2PM Wednesday, at Kingstree Second Baptist Church, with a burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6PM to 8PM on Tuesday, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Ave., Kingstree, SC 29556.

    Robert Allen Haley, 54, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

      Mr. Haley was born on March 15, 1967, in Kingstree, a son of Lynda June Stone Wheeler and Arthur Allen Haley. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy. Robert was an automotive specialist and a member of Lane Baptist Church.   

     Surviving Robert are: his mother, Lynda S. Wheeler; his sons Robert Jordan Haley and Clayton Stone Haley; and his companion, Donna Miller. Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert V. Stone and Carol M. Stone.

      A memorial service will be private.  

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

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.