Lori Ann McCutcheon, 50, died January 7, 2021, at MUSC in Charleston.

Lori was born on January 22, 1970, in Florence, a daughter of Peggy Disher McCutcheon and the late Laverne Lawrence “Frog” McCutcheon. She was a 1988 graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Florence Darlington Technical College. Lori worked for Quest Diagnostics, loved gardening, and attended Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving Lori are: her son, Reid McCutcheon, of Cades; her mother, Peggy McCutcheon, of Cades; her sisters, Missy (Dale) Chism, of Cades; and Eileen Floyd, of Coward; nephews, Anthony “Doodle” Martin, of Cades; and Mikey Floyd, of Coward;  nieces, Olivia Richburg and Dixie Miles, both of Kingstree; a special friend, Patrick McLeod, of Sumter; her special pet, Ruby; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. In addition to her father, Frog McCutcheon; Lori was preceded in death by a brother Daniel McCutcheon.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Monday, January 11, 2021, in Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, with a burial in Sandy Bay Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM on Sunday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.  Due to Covid please practice social distancing.

Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 .

Dorothy McCants Floyd, 80, widow of Earl Floyd, died January 4, 2021, at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

Dorothy was born on May 8, 1940, daughter of the late Walter Lesley and Kathleen Easler McCants.  She attended Manning Schools and previously worked at Williamsburg Regional Hospital as a Surgical Tech for over 35 years.  She was a member of Mt Vernon Methodist Church for many years.  She enjoyed living at the lake and spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving Mrs. Dorothy are: her sons, Wesley Lynn (Beth) Cox of Kingstree, SC and Kevin Trent (Rebecca) Cox of Kingstree, SC; 5 grandchildren, Abbey (Blake) Perritt of Beaufort, SC, Meg Johnson, Lee Johnson, Savannah Grace Cox, and Sarah Wesley Cox of Kingstree; and 1 great grandson, Paxton Johnson of Kingstree; sisters Elease (Johnny) Radcliff of Manning, SC and Patricia (Jimmy) Conyers of Manning, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dorothy was preceded in death by an infant daughter, her husbands, Warren Wesley Cox, and Andrew Earl Floyd; 3 brothers, Carol McCants, Harold McCants, and Tommy McCants and 3 sisters, Pauline Lowder, Grace Hardy, and Betty Smith.

Special thanks to Amedisys Hospice Care and Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree for the compassionate care shown to Mrs. Dorothy and her family during the final days.

A private graveside service will be held. Due to Covid precautions, there will be no visitation with the family at this time.

Memorials may be made to Mt Vernon Methodist Church at 132 Mt Vernon Rd, Greeleyville, SC 29056  or American Diabetes Association at  PO Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 .

Ruby Thomas Wall, 86, widow of James C. “Bobby” Wall, died Monday, January 4, 2021, in McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence following an automobile accident.

     Mrs. Wall was born December 16, 1934, in Andrews, SC, a daughter of the late Josh B. Thomas and Ida Byrd Long. She was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and taught school for twenty-nine years at Anderson Primary School in Kingstree.  Mrs. Ruby was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church in Kingstree, where she taught Sunday School for many years.

     Surviving Mrs. Wall are: a daughter, Melanie Wall Phemister Velasco (Mike) of Columbia, SC and grandchildren, William, Evans, James and Katherine; a son, Michael E. Wall (Quincy) of Coward, SC and granddaughter, Tiffany Norwood (Mike); three great grandchildren, Meggan, R.J., and Abbi Smith; two step grandchildren, Ray Reasoner and Kimberly Reasoner Mealhouse (Gene); five step great grandchildren, Raymond Reasoner IV, Raegan Reasoner, Damien Chase, Elyseia and Dianah; and a sister, Willie Mae Floyd.  In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Ruby was preceded in death by brothers, Burton Thomas and Doy Thomas.

   Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, January 7, 2021, in First Baptist Church of Kingstree, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  Mrs. Wall’s family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM Wednesday. Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 400 Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Shirley Louise Harris Wilder, 80, widow of Paul Evan Wilder, Sr., died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

Mrs. Wilder was born August 14, 1940, in Charleston, a daughter of the late Bonneau Sloan Harris and Evelyn Elliott Harris.

Surviving Mrs. Shirley are: a son, Paul (Rachele) Wilder, Jr., of Kingstree; brothers and sisters, Tony (Viola) Harris, of Albequerque, NM; Gene (Brenda) Harris, of Florence; Paulette (Bob) Ragno, of Kingstree; Suzanne (Lynn) McKenzie, of Kingstree; Ricky (Gloria) Harris, of Kingstree; and Doris (Paul) Tilton, of Manning; two grandchildren, Michael Wilder, of Kingstree; and Baylee (Ryan) Geary, of Charleston. In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley was preceded in death by a son Anthony B. “Tony” Wilder.

Graveside services will be held at 2PM on Tuesday, January 5, 2020, in New Market Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Beverly Kennedy Langmo, 83, widow of Bernard Donald Langmo, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

  Mrs. Langmo was born on May 29, 1937, in Utica, New York, a daughter of the late Yates Kennedy and Antoinette Dukes. She was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and previously worked at BC Moore’s in Kingstree. Mrs. Beverly was the Treasurer of the Margaret Gregg Chapter of DAR and a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church and the JOY Group with the church. She was an avid square dancer in past years, was involved in the WPC Quilters, and was active in the Felician Center Volunteer and Food Pantry.

  Surviving Mrs. Beverly are: her sons, Bernard Don ( Diane) Langmo, Jr., of Orlando, FL; Albert John (Dane) Langmo, of Kingstree; and Michael Allen (Melissa) Langmo, of Columbia; 8 grandchildren, Ashley (Nick) Bell, of Kingstree; Jackie, Chris and Garrett Langmo; Jenna, Kennedy, and Kaleigh Langmo, of Orlando, Fl; and Drew Langmo, of Columbia; a great granddaughter, Mallory Bell, of Kingstree; brothers, Butch Kennedy, of Pendleton, and Tommy Dukes, of Greeleyville; and a sister, Jean Keefe, of Florence. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Beverly was preceded in death by a sister June Woods.

     Funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 North Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

     Lena Crawford Jones Benton, 98, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Commander Nursing Home in Florence.

  Mrs. Benton was born on September 4, 1922, a daughter of the late Landy Crawford and Mattie McGee Crawford. She was a graduate of Flora McDonald College and Draughons Business College. Lena was secretary for 4^th Corp Army Reserve and retired from H & T Sales Company after 35 years as bookkeeper. She was a member of Beulah Free Will Baptist Church in Pamplico. After moving to Kingstree, she attended Williamsburg Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Church Circle.

  Surviving Mrs. Benton are: a son, John W. Jones, Jr.; 4 step sons, Will (Gloria) Benton; Allen (Barbara) Benton; Walter (Sandy) Benton); and Carl Benton; a stepdaughter, Diane (Harris) Worrell; 4 grandchildren, 9 step grandchildren,  5 great grandchildren, 13 step great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lena was preceded in death by her husbands John W. Jones and John W. “Pete” Benton; a son, Marvin Jones; and a brother, L.C. Crawford.

     She loved her family and her church family. She was never too busy to help someone who needed her.

     Graveside services will be held at 1:00PM on Thursday, December 24, 2020, in Beulah Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Pamplico. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 North Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Beulah Free Will Baptist Church, 235 Bazen Road, Pamplico, SC 29583.

Sylvia Dean Nexsen, 83, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

  Miss Nexsen was born November 5, 1937 in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late James Alton and Frances Burrows Nexsen. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was employed by Baxter Laboratories for several years.

  Surviving Miss Nexsen are: two sisters, Dorothy N. Quattlebaum, of Lexington, and Jimmie Alice (James) Miller, of Salters; two brothers, David A. Nexsen, of Cades, and Thomas R. Nexsen, of Kingstree. In addition to her parents, Miss Sylvia was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.

     Private graveside funeral services will be held in Williamsburg Cemetery.

Rhodas Rutledge McCutchen, 87, husband of Judy Jones McCutchen, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in McLeod Hospice House of Florence.

     Mr. McCutchen was born August 16, 1933, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Hampton R. McCutchen and Agnes “Addie” McClary McCutchen. He was an Army Veteran, a mechanic and a farmer. Rhodas was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading. He was a member of Beulah Methodist Church. Rhodas was the owner and operator of Ace Loggers.

     Surviving in addition to his wife Judy, are: a daughter, Donna Marie McCutchen; and a sister, Mildred M. Small.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Liston and Marvin McCutchen.

     Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday, December 19, 2020, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. 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.

William Francis Godwin, Jr., 66, husband of Kathy Baylor Godwin, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 in McLeod Regional Medical Center of Florence.

     Francis was born October 18, 1954, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late William Francis “Bill” Godwin, Sr. and Leona Grantham Godwin. He was owner and operator of F & W Body Shop, also known as the Honda Man. Francis could often be found working on a car in his shop, at home, watching his favorite old tv shows and movies or out eating and spending time with his family and close friends. He was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.   

     Surviving in addition of his wife Kathy are: a son, Timothy (Marla) Godwin, of Kingstree; a daughter, Katelyn Godwin, of Kingstree; a granddaughter, Katie Godwin; a sister, Vicky (Donnie) Witherspoon, of Kingstree; 2 nieces, Amy (Edward) Strong, of Andrews; and Emily (Dale) Tisdale, of Kingstree; 4 great nieces, Courtney Strong, Mary-Katherine Tisdale, Reagan Strong, and Whitney Tisdale; he was Poppy to 3 special children, Morgan Lane, Allie Baylor, and JT Baylor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Willie and Victoria Godwin Greene and maternal grandparents, Anderson and Moneta Grantham.

     Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, December 19, 2020, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel with a burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Due to COVID 19 mask and social distancing are required.  Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.         

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Mary Frances Vause Kennedy, 86, passed December 14, 2020, at her home with her daughters by her side.

Ms. Kennedy was born September 8, 1934, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Edward McPherson Vause and Lena Alma Haddock Vause.  She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Columbia College.  While at Columbia College, she was a member of The Columbia College Choir, The Columbia College Choral Club, The Columbia College Sextet and a trio, The Blue Notes.  She retired from the data processing department of Williamsburg Technical College after 27 years.

“Miss Mary Frances” was a true lover of her family, her hometown of Kingstree, good note writing, and of all things Southern – especially her sweet, iced tea. 

In 1969 the Kingstree Chamber of Commerce presented Ms. Kennedy with the “Citizen of the Year” award for outstanding service rendered to Kingstree.  As President of The Home and Garden Club they raised funding for landscaping for the Williamsburg County Memorial Hospital.  She also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Williamsburg Land Company.  She was selected to appear in the 1971 edition of “Personalities of the South” for recognition of achievements and outstanding service to her local community and state and also in the 1973 edition of “The Word Who’s Who of Women”.

She was a lifetime member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.

A special thank you to those that lovingly cared for her at her home, Melissa Adams, Alexis Adams, Marie McFadden, Shirley Harvin, Ava Rogers, Deatrice Thomas and Evalena Brown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ethel Lena Vause Thompson, and her two brothers, William M. “Will” Vause and Edward M. “Ed” Vause.   Surviving are her daughters, Cheryl Kennedy Wrenn and Mary Lisa Kennedy (Hal) McGill of Kingstree and grandchildren Michael Erban Wrenn, Frances McGill (Edwin) Belser, Harold Kennedy McGill and Benton Thornwell McGill of Kingstree along with numerous nieces, nephews, and several great nieces.

     Funeral services will be 3 PM Thursday, December 17, 2020, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.  Ms. Kennedy’s family will receive friends one hour before the service in Grace Hall at the church.  Burial will follow the service in Williamsburg Cemetery. Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask. Memorials can be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 North Academy Street, Kingstree, SC.

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

Musetta Pandora Bowman Floyd, 81, widow of Lano Floyd, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at her home in Kingstree.  

     Mrs. Floyd was born November 8, 1939, in Burlington, NC, a daughter of the late Jesse Boaz Bowman and Eunice W. Bradshaw Bowman. She graduated from high school in North Carolina and was a dietician at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston for many years. Miss Musetta loved the outdoors, her cats, and most of all spending time with her family. She was a member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church.

     Surviving Mrs. Floyd are: two daughters, Lara Triplett-Powell (Gerald Singleton) and Dora Lee Cabral, both of Kingstree; two sons, Leonard L. Floyd (Glenda Yvonne Williams) of Bonneau and Ronald (Layne) Noles, of Sanford, NC; and two sisters, Wanda Picard of Summerville and Vickie Ramsey of Griffin, GA. In addition to her husband and her parents, Miss Musetta was preceded in death by six brothers and six sisters.

     Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, December 6, 2020, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  Mrs. Floyd’s family will receive friends 4 to 6 PM Saturday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask.

Donald Weldon McClary, 66, of Winnsboro passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.  Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Leonard and Ivah Mae Epps McClary.

In addition to his parents, Donald is predeceased by a brother, Ronald Coleman McClary.

He is survived by his friends and loved ones at the Fairfield County Disabilities and Special Needs Board.  Donald was a long-time resident and will be missed.

A private service will be held at Winnsboro First Church of the Nazarene.  Burial will follow in McClary Cemetery in Kingstree, SC at noon on Thursday, December 3, 2020.

Pope Funeral Home is assisting the DSN Board.

     Miss Eula Elizabeth Scott, 101, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her home in Kingstree.  

     Miss Scott was born May 7, 1919, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Robert Cleveland and Mary Elise McCrea Scott. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Anderson College, where she earned a Business Degree. Throughout her career, she worked as a secretary at several different companies. Miss Eula was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, where she was very active in The Women of the Church and other church activities as long as her health allowed.

     Surviving Miss Scott are: two sisters, Gloria Scott and Nadine Jones, both of Kingstree; five nieces, Peggy Browder and Rae Page, both of Kingstree, Lynne Whatley of Baton Rouge, LA, Deborah Martin of Conway, SC and Jackie Graham of Lane, SC; four nephews, David and Arthur Tisdale, both of Kingstree, Roy Scott of Louisiana, and Mark Scott of Salters, eight great nieces, seven great nephews, and several great great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Eula was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie James Scott, Jack Scott and Royce Scott and two sisters, Annie Scott and Nell Tisdale.

     Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in Tisdale Cemetery.  Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask. Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Steve Brown, 1112 Central Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.    Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Ronald Linton Smith, Jr., 59, died Saturday, November 28, 2020, at his residence after an illness.

     Mr. Smith was born November 13, 1961, in Florence, a son of Ann Flagler and Ronnie Smith, Sr. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and the University of South Carolina. He worked with Oakwood Mobile Homes until his retirement, and then with his father at Smith Plants and Vegetables.          He was a member of the USC Gamecock Club.

     Surviving, in addition to his parents of Kingstree are: a sister: Rhonda P. Smith of Kingstree; and a niece: McKenzie Ann Forester Loos of Houston, TX. Ron was preceded in death by two sisters; Cheryl Angelyn Smith and Sheila Ann Smith Forester and his grandparents; John and Pauline Flagler and Blanche and Fritz Smith, Sr.

     A memorial service will be 2 PM Thursday, December 3, 2020, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601 or at lung.org.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Edward Houston Moore, 83, died Friday November 27, 2020 at his residence after an illness.

Mr. Moore was born May 28, 1937 in Olanta, a son of the late Rue Ingram Moore, Jr. and Wilma Lewis Moore. He was a graduate of Olanta High School and graduated from The Citadel in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in business.  Mr. Moore was a veteran of the US Army and served with the SC Highway Patrol from 1963 until his retirement in 2001.  He was a member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church, a lifetime member of Mackey Lodge #77 and a Shriner.  “Houston” was also an avid outdoorsman and loved to cook for his family and friends.

Surviving are 2 sons, John I. Moore (Cyndi) of Latta and Eddie A. Moore (Vivian) of Kingstree; grandchildren, Adam Moore and James Allen Moore of Kingstree, Monica (Ernesto) Ferreira and Heather Moore of Latta; great grandchildren, Jordan Ferreira, and Kaylan and Jackson Blackston; 2 brothers, Thomas H. Moore (Peggy) of Florence, and Bruce R. Moore (Jenny) of California; 2 sisters, Zylphia M. Gibbons of New Zion and Alvida M. Evans (James) of Olanta; 1 sister-in-law, Miriam Moore of Olanta; and a close family friend, Dorrian Patterson of Greeleyville.

Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Allen Moore, 2 brothers, Wilmer Lewis Moore and Rue Ingram Moore III, and a brother-in-law, Raymond Gibbons.

Graveside services will be private at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Presbyterian Church or to Amedisys Hospice. 

Maxine Farmer McKnight, 90, widow of Chandler McKnight, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

     Mrs. McKnight was born February 2, 1930, in Missouri, a daughter of the late Harmon and Lottie Giles Farmer. She attended Greeleyville High School. Maxine was a member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church and was an avid gardener.

     Surviving Mrs. McKnight are: two daughters, Lottie Ann McKnight, of Greeleyville and Linda Thomas of Sumter; a son, Reuben Chandler “Chip” (Melissa) McKnight; of Greeleyville; a brother, Richard (Denise) Farmer, of Charleston; two grandchildren, Reuben Charles (Marie) Disher, of Sumter and Brad (Brandi) Holladay of Manning; and 5 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Maxine was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Farmer and a sister, Peggy Sweat.

    Private family services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Shirley Jean Floyd Blackburn, 58, wife of Jeffrey Keith Blackburn, died Friday, November 20, 2020, at her home in Kingstree.  

     Mrs. Blackburn was born September 11, 1962, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Delynn and Louise Godwin Floyd. She was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School. For several years “Miss Shirley” was the operator of Jack and Jill Daycare and was much beloved by many, many children and parents too. After Jack and Jill closed, Miss Shirley continued to keep children at her home. In 2016, she became the 5K assistant, substitute teacher, and operated the daycare at Williamsburg Academy, where she continued to make a difference in the lives of community children. She was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she taught Sunday school.

     Surviving Mrs. Blackburn in addition to her husband Jeff, are: three children, Tracy (Bill) Price of Cades, SC, Nancy (Travis) McKnight of Kingstree, and Jamie (Megan) Blackburn of Kingstree; seven grandchildren, Billy Price, Bryce Blackburn, Mary Hannah Price, McCoy Blackburn, Avie Lee McKnight, Colby Blackburn, and Catherine Reeves Blackburn; seven sisters; and one brother.

     Graveside funeral services will be 3:30 PM Sunday, November 22, 2020, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask. Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556, MSA Hospice, 611 S Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29506 or Susan B Komen Foundation at www.komen.org.   Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Judy McKenzie Urga, 79, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

Mrs. Urga was born October 8, 1941, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Wiley and Leona Eaddy McKenzie. She attended Kingstree High School and was a retired employee of Baxter Labs in Kingstree. Judy was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grands.

     Surviving are two sons: Charles Lee of Camden and Russell Urga of Manning, a daughter: Rachele (Paul) Wilder of Kingstree,  a sister: Jan Lane of Florida, 5 grandchildren,  6 greatgrandchildren and her fur baby Birdie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Joey Urga and a brother, Chris McKenzie.

     A private family funeral service will be held in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

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Lorena Cook James, 78, wife of Douglas “Doug” Austin James, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020, at her residence in North.

     Mrs. James was born April 18, 1942 in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late William Joseph Cook and Gwendolyn Terrell Cook. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School, Coker College with a degree in Sociology and the University of South Carolina with a degree in Graphic Design. Lorena remained a dedicated alumnus and active volunteer for Coker College until her health declined. She worked for the Veteran’s Administration for several years, then afterward worked for Newman Saylor and Gregory as a Graphic Designer. Lorena was a member of Asbury Methodist Church in Columbia, where she was very active in her circle.

     Surviving in addition to her husband of 55 years, Doug, are: a daughter, Kelly James (Kyle) Draganov, of James Island; a son, Bryan Douglas James, of North; a granddaughter, Isabella Draganov, of James Island; and a brother, Joseph Terrell Cook, of Matthews, NC.

      Private graveside services will be held in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Greeleyville. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 9, 2020, from 12 noon until 1:30PM at the funeral home. 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.

Bobby Dean Belue, Sr., 82, widower of Rounette Smith Belue, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Regency Hospital of Florence.

Mr. Belue was born January 31, 1938, in Union, SC, a son of the late Fred Wilson Belue and Mary Gault Belue. He worked for Milliken Kingstree Plant for 43 years where he retired. After retirement he worked at CarQuest in Kingstree. Bobby loved the Lord and loved to pray. He was a member of Kingstree First Assembly of God Church.  In his spare time, when he was not working or with his family, he enjoyed fishing, watching “Westerns” and “Wrestling” and was an avid Gamecock fan.

Surviving are: a son, Bobby Dean (Patty) Belue, Jr.; daughter, Tammy Belue (Todd) Hodge; son, Ted Levon Belue; seven grandchildren, T.K. Hodge, Cory (Deidre) Hodge, Joshua Hodge, Krislin Belue (Justin) Floyd, Kaitlin Belue, Kaylee Belue, and Alex Belue; and numerous great grandchildren; sisters, Sue Belue Smith and Karen (Jack) Rhyne; and a brother, Dwight (Cheryl) Belue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Belue, grandsons, Brandon Dean Belue, Justin Phillip Hodge and Hunter Belue, two brothers, Jimmy Belue and Charles Belue and a sister Joyce Belue.

Graveside funeral services will be 5 PM Thursday, October 29, 2020, in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 3:00 to 4:30 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home before the service. Memorials may be made to Holly Hill First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 722 Catamount Road, Holly Hill, SC 29059.