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.

     Mr. R. Michael Holcombe of Moncks Corner, SC, entered eternal rest on February 13, 2021.

 He leaves behind a loving wife of 54 years, Nancy Duke Holcombe, two devoted children Meredith Bell and Roger M. Holcombe (Miranda) and is survived by four grandchildren Preston M. D. Bell, Carrie Abigail Bell, Roger Michael Holcombe III (Trey), and Briggs Holcombe.

     Born in Anderson, SC on February 11, 1944, Mike was the only son of Dewey and Edna Holcombe.  He graduated in the last graduating class of Boys’ High School.  He served in the US Army in the 3^rd Special Forces during the Vietnam War Tett Offensive.  He was a graduate of The Citadel in 1966 Band Company where he proudly played the trumpet.  He received his banking certification at the SC Banking School in Columbia, SC, followed by a Professional Master of Banking at LSU School of Banking, and a Master of Accountancy at the University of Oklahoma.

    Mike wore many hats during his 77 years of life.  His passions included his family, his church and his community.  He was a proud member of the First Presbyterian Church in Moncks Corner, SC, a member and CEO of Roper Berkeley Hospital of Moncks Corner, the past President and Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Moncks Corner, and an employee since 1979 of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Moncks Corner serving as Senior Vice President and Regional Executive.

   He was a lover of old Western movies, sitting center table at Howards Restaurant of Moncks Corner, and of all music by Elmer Bernstein.  He could be found any day sitting in his red leather chair reading a book, or in his favorite rocking chair on the back porch.

    The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 1-3 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Moncks Corner, followed by the funeral at 3 PM.  The burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Pinopolis, SC.

    Memorial contribution may be sent to The Citadel, The Citadel Band, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC , 29409.  Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC, will be handling funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Lloyd Rudolph Lane, 85, husband of Mary Jean “Jeanie” Herbert Lane, died Friday, February 5, 2021, at his residence in Kingstree.

      Mr. Lloyd was born September 17, 1935, in Kingstree, a son of the late Joseph Eston Lane and Sarah Laneigh “Sadie” Duke Lane Harrington. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Lloyd was a graduate of Kingstree High School, Allen Hancock Junior College and attended the University of Southern California. He worked at Santee Oil Company and retired as Controller/CFO from Williamsburg County Memorial Hospital after 31 years. After retirement, he worked at Black River Health Care. Mr. Lane was a member of HFMA.  

     Mr. Lloyd was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. In 2013, the church recognized Lloyd for his love of the church and his conscientious work on behalf of the church and bestowed the title of “Elder Emeritus” stating the following in a resolution: He served as a deacon from 1974 to 1983; since 1983 he served for 30 years as an elder and used his business expertise for 40 years as church treasurer, treating the church finances as carefully and compassionately as his own. He diligently and wisely served on the church’s Endowment Committee, the Grounds Improvement Committee, and the Pastor Nominating Committee. Mr. Lloyd participated in the Hands of Christ Ministry, Operation Christmas Child and every other ministry the church undertakes. He was a charter member and the first president of the Berean Sunday School Class.

     Surviving Mr. Lloyd, in addition to his wife Jeanie are: his daughters, Cherilyn Regina “Gina” Lane (Aaron) Ottinger, of Cades; and Mary Margaret “Meg” Lane (Chris) Corley, of Pendleton; grandchildren, Emma Lane Corley, Logan James Corley and Aaron Blake “AJ” Ottinger, Jr.; sisters, Grace Lane Robinson and Carolyn Lane McConnell, of Kingstree; a brother, Joseph Eston Lane, Jr.,  of Kingstree; sister-in-law, Ruby Richburg Lane, of Florence; brother-in-law, Frederick Samuel (Patty) Herbert, Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by a sister, Miriam Lane McCain; brothers, Emory Neil Lane and Charles Leon Lane and half-sisters, Marguerite Lane Young, Thella Mae Lane Kennedy, and Cathryn Lane Frierson.

     Funeral services will be held at 3 PM, Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, with a burial to follow in Williamsburg Cemetery. Mr. Lloyd’s family will greet friends in Grace Hall beginning at 2 PM. 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.

Dell Smith Wheeler Prosser passed away at her home Saturday morning, January 30, 2021, three days before her 93^rd birthday.

      Mrs. Prosser was born February 2, 1928, the daughter of Herbert B. Smith and Eulee Kirby Smith. She was the 3^rd eldest of 11 brothers and sisters. She was educated in Williamsburg County Schools. Dell spent many years working a long side her first husband Ted, in Preacher’s Drug Store and retired as a clerk from the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Mrs. Prosser was a kind, loving, and beautiful lady who loved her family and enjoyed working in her yard and helping her brother in his vegetable garden.

      Although she did not have any children of her own, Dell was a 2^nd mother to many children and dogs alike and is lovingly remembered by the members of Girl Scout Troop #99, which she led for many years and always enjoyed hearing from. She was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church, where she served for many years on the Hospitality Committee and was a member of the Gary Hemingway Women’s Circle and the American Legion Auxiliary.

    In addition to her late husband William Scott Prosser, Dell was preceded in death by her first husband Ted L. Wheeler; brothers, H. B. Smith, Jr.; Danny Smith; and Reynolds Smith; sister, Rounette Belue; her brother-in-law, Richard Williamson and her beloved niece Rene’ Williamson.

     Surviving Dell are : step-daughter, Nancy P. (John) Turner, of Lexington; sister raised as her daughter, Linda S. Williamson (Donald Lane), of Kingstree; grandchildren, Rich (Brandi) Williamson, of Kingstree; great grandchildren, Gracie, Billy, and Easton Williamson, all of Kingstree; brother and sisters, Catherine S. Duke; Brooks S. Jackson; Janie S. Knight; Nita S. (Burnett) Yarborough; and Airial R. (Cheryl) Smith; sister in laws, Nora Smith and Sue Smith; special nieces, Sandy W. (Jessie) Carroway, and Sherry W. (Bill) Cook; and a large number of other nephews, nieces and grand nieces and nephews.

     Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in Williamsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church or Amedisys Hospice. 

       The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice Care and Angel Care Caregivers, especially Katie Burrows, Bobbi Welch, Nita Atkinson, and Carol Lee.

     A special thanks to her sister Linda Williamson who moved in with Dell to care for her in the last years of her life and Mr. Donald Lane who was a devoted friend.

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

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 Monkey Way for their many acts of kindness during Laura’s last few years in Salters.

Private family graveside services will be held in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date. 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.

Janie Yelton Montgomery Catalano, 93, widow of Dr. Edward W. Catalano Sr., died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in Laurel Crest Retirement Center in West Columbia.

      Mrs. Catalano was born in Eastover, SC on December 2, 1927, a daughter of the late Loran M. and Jincy C. Yelton. She graduated from Lower Richland High School and attended Winthrop College. She was a resident of Laurel Crest Retirement Center, where she had many wonderful friends. She loved and appreciated the staff there. Mrs. Catalano enjoyed reading, playing bridge, swimming, traveling, and was a Pittsburgh Penguin fan. She was a great supporter of numerous charities. Mrs. Catalano was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree.

     In addition to her late husband, Dr. Catalano, Mrs. Janie was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry J. “Noot” Montgomery; brothers, Loran Yelton and Grayson Yelton and her most special sister, Mrs. Louise Yelton  Davis.

    Mrs. Catalano was a caring, loving, generous mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Surviving are her two sons. Henri J. “Don” (Dolly) Montgomery, of Chapin; and Stanton Y. “Stan” (Jane) Montgomery, of Ridgeway; grandchildren, Blake (Anna) Montgomery, Clay (Ashley) Montgomery, Graham (Anna) Montgomery; Ted (Corrie) Owens, and Henry “Monty” (Erica) Owens; great grandchildren, Louise, Ann Fulton, Jay, Betsy, Ava, Chase, Lucy, Josiah, and Liam Montgomery; Logan, Mason, Madison, Emma and Kaitlyn Owens. Also surviving are her eleven Catalano stepchildren and numerous grands and great grands that she loved very much.

     A special thanks to that staff of Laurel Crest Retirement Center, All Seasons Hospice, Dr. Stan McCloy, Dr. Kevin and Grace Baugh, Dr. Robert Callis, Dr. Mickey Beaver and Dr. Lynn Connelly.

     Graveside services will be at 1:00PM on Thursday, January 28, 2021, in Williamsburg Cemetery in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Edward F. Eatmon, 83, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his residence in Kingstree.

      Mr. Eatmon was born March 7, 1937, in Kingstree at Kelley Sanatorium, founded by his grandfather, Dr. E.T. Kelley. He was the son of the late Circuit Judge and former Senator J. Frank Eatmon and the late Margaret Kelley Eatmon. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, received his BA degree from the University of South Carolina, and his master’s degree from The Citadel.

      He was a teacher and coach at Olanta High School and at Kingstree High School where he served his final year as assistant principal. He was then employed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control where he subsequently became Environmental Quality Manager. He retired from DHEC in 1995.

     He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kingstree and a former Sunday School teacher. He served on the South Carolina Sporting Dogs and Field Trial Commission and was a founding member of the Black River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

    He was active in the Carolina Boykin Spaniel Retriever Club and was president for three years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Boykin Spaniel Society and was the board’s chairman for seven years. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and was Benefactor Member of the National Rifle Association.

    Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Alice Heins Eatmon, of Kingstree; and two daughters; Alicia Eatmon, of Columbia and Kelley Eatmon, of Kingstree.

     Services will be private. The family requests that memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church of Kingstree, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

James Samuel Eagerton, 82, died Friday, January 22, 2021, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree.

Mr. Eagerton was born June 11, 1938, in Lane, SC, the son of the late George Gresham Eagerton and Blanche Oliver Eagerton. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and a veteran of the National Guard. Mr. Eagerton retired from Albany Felt in St. Stephen and was a farmer.

Surviving Mr. Eagerton is his sister, Edwena Eagerton Crosby, of Martinez, GA.; a nephew, Scott Hunnicut of Jacksonville, FL, and a niece, Dee Kirby Ellis, of Macclenny, FL.

Services will be private.

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Mona Lee Scott Timmons, 87, widow of Daniel E. Timmons, Sr., died Friday, January 15, 2021, at her home in Kingstree.

Mrs. Timmons was born October 20, 1933, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Roswell Prefore Scott and Oneida McCrea Scott. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and cosmetology school. Mrs. Timmons was a beautician in the Kingstree community for a few years and worked at Baxter Travenol and Talon until retirement. She was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.

Surviving Mrs. Timmons are: a son, Derrick Timmons of Kingstree; 2 daughters, Donna Seeger of Rock Hill, SC and Debbie Moore of Massachusetts; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Timmons was preceded in death by a son, Daniel E. Timmons, Jr. and siblings, James F. Scott, Belver S. Gamble, Mattie McCrea, Mary Scott, Louise Scott, Janie Scott, Floride S. Ward, Emma Laurie Bell, Roswell Scott, Jr., and  Thomas Eugene Scott.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  Please follow Covid precautions by socially distancing and wearing a mask.

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

     Jesse Russell “Rusty” McCrea, 68, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

      Rusty was born May 4, 1952, in Kingstree, a son of the late Jesse B. McCrea and Ella “Dempy” Russell Lee McCrea. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and received an Associate’s Degree from Kingstree Manpower Center. Rusty worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Kingstree for 36 years. He loved to ride, break and train horses. Rusty was an avid outdoorsman and participated in Lancing Tournaments and was a Cedar Swamp Lancer. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.

     Surviving Rusty are: his daughters, Leigh M. (Justin) Johnson, of Lake City; and Lauren M. (Elder) Hucks, of Aynor; a granddaughter, Ella Grace Johnson; a brother, John D. (Carolyn) McCrea, of Irmo; his horse Junior; and his dog, Remington.

      Funeral services will be held 4 PM Friday, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends after the service at Rusty’s Horse Barn.  Please follow Covid precautions by socially distancing and wearing a mask.

Susan Lennie Mims Brazell, 65, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

      Mrs. Brazell was born May 30, 1955, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late LeRoy Mims and Tommie Epps Mims. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and retired as a bank teller in Myrtle Beach. Susan was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church.

     Surviving Susan are: her two children, Susan M. Gause (Alvin Hyman), and Dawayne (Wendy Welch) Gause, both of Kingstree; brothers, Tony (Francie) Mims, of Mt. Pleasant, and Richard (Margaret) Mims, of Columbia; a sister, Marie Glover, of Concord, NC; 3 grandchildren, Elizabeth Ward, of Myrtle Beach; Jayce Gause, of Indiana; and Brandy McKenzie (Ernest William) Prosser IV, of Kingstree; 7 great grandchildren, Elliott Ward, Bailee Drake, Edwin Elmer, Tobias Elmer, Ernest William Prosser V, Kinsley Prosser, and Tyler Prosser.

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

Donna Jean “Jennie” Disher Corbett, 74, wife of Wayne Corbett, died January 11, 2021, at her residence in Kingstree.

     Mrs. Corbett was born on October 7, 1946, in Sumter, a daughter of the late Everette Disher and Margaret Anna Disher. She attended Sumter County Schools and was a member of Kingstree Church of God. Donna worked at Baxter Travenol, TG & Y and Piggly Wiggly Deli in Kingstree. She loved to read and spend time with her grandchildren, and she loved to cook.

     Surviving Mrs. Corbett are: her husband, Wayne Corbett, of Kingstree; her children, Donnie (April) McDonald, Christopher Corbett, and Jennifer (Vinny Burns) Corbett; grandchildren, Olivia ( Alex) Richburg, Dixie (Cody) Miles, Nicole McDonald, Kinsley Burns and Carter Burns; Great grandchildren, Joanna Richburg and Kenna Miles.  In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her first husband, Billy Joe McDonald; her son, Joey McDonald; a granddaughter, Abigail McDonald; her sisters, Willaree Moates; Anna Faye Disher; and Catherine Card; her brothers, Joe Disher; Pee Wee Disher; and Everette Disher, Jr.

     Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Thursday, January 14, 2021, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with a burial in Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.  Due to Covid please practice social distancing. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 East Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Thomas Mauldin Brown, Jr., 67, founder of Brown’s Bar-B-Que, died Monday, January 11, 2021, in McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

Mr. Brown was born August 14, 1953, in Kingstree, a son of the late Thomas Mauldin Brown and Azalee Dukes Brown. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School. In addition to owning the restaurant and catering business, Thomas also farmed, which he greatly enjoyed.  He also enjoyed horseback riding and riding motorcycles, but the Bar-B-Que business was his dream come true. Thomas was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Surviving Mr. Brown are: his children, Thomas M. (Angie) Brown, III of Kingstree, Carla B. (Robbie) Smith of Turbeville, and Christopher D. (Mandy) Brown of Kingstree; grandchildren, Thomas M. Brown IV, Anna A. Brown, Alyssa L. Tedder, Brittany E. Tedder, Emma Grace Tedder, Lane Myers, Meggan E. Smith, Robert B. Smith, Jr., Abbigale J. Smith, Christopher D. Brown, Jr., Ozlon N. Brown, and James “Briley” Campbell; a great grandson, Nolan T. Brown; 2 sisters, Eunice B. (Steve) Beard of Columbia and Mary Alice Brown of Mount Pleasant; and a brother, Michael D. (Abigail) Brown of Cordesville.

Graveside services will be held 1 PM Thursday, January 14, 2021, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  Please follow Covid precautions by socially distancing and wearing a mask.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 .