Howard Milton McClam, Jr., 65, husband of Donna Plowden McClam, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

Mr. McClam was born October 14, 1954, in Kingstree, a son of the late Howard Milton McClam, Sr., and Daisy Barrineau McClam. He attended Williamsburg Academy and was a sixth-generation farmer. Milton was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church and a former member of Williamsburg County Farm Bureau Board and the ASCS County Committee.

Surviving Mr. McClam, in addition to his wife Donna of the home, are: a son, Brian (Lindsay) McClam, of Kingstree; a daughter, Sarah (Brian) Jones, of Mt. Pleasant; 6 grandchildren, Edsel O’Brian McClam, Turner O’Brian Jones, Olivia Paige McClam, William Boden “Bo” Jones, Lola Elizabeth McClam, and Henry Coker “Hank” Jones; step-mother, Katherine Jackson McClam, of Manning; brothers, Gary (Cheryl) McClam, of Kingstree; Warren McClam, of Cades; and Walter (Dede) McClam, of Cades; aunt, Helen McClam Taylor, of Cades; step brothers, Charles Coleman, of St. Matthews and Randy Coleman, of Spartanburg; step-sister, Kay Jackson (Michael) Finley, of Manning; and a special brother-in-law, David Plowden, of Barrineau. In addition to his parents, Milton was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, James H. Plowden.

Graveside services will be 3 PM Sunday, October 4, 2020, in McClam Cemetery, 541 McClam Road, Cades 29518. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, PO Drawer 568, Kingstree, SC 29556, Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or St. Jude Children’s Research, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Patricia Bradway “Pat” Gilman, 90, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Morningside of Georgetown, assisted by Amedisys.

     Mrs. Gilman was born November 8, 1929, in Cranford, NJ, the only child and daughter of the late Irving Elmer Bradway and Alice Marie Thomas Bradway. Pat was a graduate of Cranford High School and attended Virginia Intermont. Pat was administrative secretary at Williamsburg Regional Hospital and then became broker and owner of Gilman Associates Real Estate (Gilman Agency) in Kingstree until retirement. Pat was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and attended Union Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed numerous activities particularly bridge and golf, but was an artist, avid reader, and loved to travel and meet people.

     Surviving are: her daughters, Gayle G. (Bob) Mone, of West Tisbury, MA; and Diane G. (Alton) Boyd, of Kingstree; grandchildren, Jon (Joanna) Mone; Laura (Matt) Rowland; Amy (Clay) St. John; and Adam Boyd; great grandchildren, Emily and Henry Rowland, Ryder and Lucy Mone; and a special friend, Judy Schartenberg. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Mone. Pat’s family would like to thank the staff at Morningside of Georgetown for their loving care of Pat and also Amedisys, who helped in her final days.

      Graveside services will be held 2 PM Sunday, October 11, 2020, in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.  Online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

Cullie Donald “Donnie” McKenzie, 75, husband of Edith “Elizabeth” Culick McKenzie, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.

     Mr. McKenzie was born November 27, 1944, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Melton McKenzie and Corrie Mae Coker McKenzie. He attended Kingstree High School and was a member of Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church. Donnie worked for Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company in Kingstree for 40 Years. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

     Surviving Mr. McKenzie, in addition to his wife Elizabeth of the home, are: a daughter Vickie (Jamie) Burgess, of Kingstree; a son, Donnie Ray (Jennie) McKenzie, of Turbeville; grandchildren, Chasity (Kyle) Howard, Chloe and Addie McKenzie; great grandchildren, Keegan and Isabella Howard; and a special niece Jessica Brown. In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by brothers, Dallas McKenzie and Bobbie McKenzie, and sisters, Dorothy M. Gatlin and Cathy Jean M. Fenters.

     Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with a burial in Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Mr. McKenzie’s family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1PM until time for the service. Memorials may be made to Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church, 836 Broad Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Thelma Victoria “Vicki” Davis Nesmith, daughter of the late I.E. Davis and Thelma Stone Davis,

gained her heavenly wings on August 16, 2020.

       She was born on November 9, 1944, in Salters, SC. Vicki was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School, Winthrop College and the University of South Carolina. (But always a Clemson Tiger Fan).

      Vicki was preceded in death by her siblings, Sarah Davis Brown, I.E. “Sonny” Davis, Ann Davis Britton and a nephew Wynn Brown. Surviving Vicki are a daughter, Sara Beth Harlow; grandsons, Aiden Tyler and Micah Ryan Harlow, of Greer, SC; a niece and five nephews, along with a number of great nieces and great nephews.

      Graveside services will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at 3:00PM, in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Salters.

George Allen Hinnant, Jr., 69, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter.

Allen was born July 17, 1951, in Kingstree, a son of the late George Allen Hinnant, Sr. and Hazeline Harrington Hinnant. He was a 1969 graduate of Kingstree High School and a 1973 graduate of the University of South Carolina where he also received his master’s degree in 1995.  Allen was former director of DSS in Williamsburg County and retired from the state office in Columbia in 2002. He was co-owner of Leonard’s Music in Sumter until 2020. Allen attended Sumter First Church of the Nazarene. He was an avid musician having played in several bands over the years including “Lane General Store”, “El Dorado”, and “Black Bottom Biscuits” among others. Allen was involved in Sumter Little Theater, The Sumter Opera House, The Sumter Concert Band and most recently used his talents in the First Church of the Nazarene in Sumter. He loved music and used it to connect with others by teaching and playing. Allen was a kind, gentle soul that loved children, especially his nieces and nephews.

Surviving Allen are: his former wife and special friend, Jill Jiunnies, of Sumter; his sisters, Lois (Charlie) Mitchum, of Kingstree; and Melissa (Walter) Woodard, of Manning; nieces, Kim (Allen) Wilkes, of Kingstree; Amy (Mike) Turner, of Andrews; Rebecca (Cody) Tyler, of Manning; Emily (Bryan) Ridgeway, of Sumter; and Marji (Robbie) Robinson, of Summerton; a nephew, Steven Woodard, of Manning; great nieces, Hannah Wilkes, Trissy Turner, Charley Tyler, Darci Tyler, Addalyne Tyler, and Ella Ridgeway; great nephews, Brent Turner, Caleb Wilkes, RJ Robinson, Nolan Robinson, and Kase Robinson.

     A memorial service will be held at 3:30PM on Saturday, September 26, 2020, in Sumter First Church of the Nazarene. Memorials may be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, c/o Wendell Robinson, 1215 Evans Road, New Zion, SC 29111 or Sumter First Church of Nazarene, 3700 Patriot Parkway, Sumter, SC 29154. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

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David Crawford Williamson, 57, husband of Annell Lee Williamson, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.

     Mr. Williamson was born March 30, 1963, in Kingstree, a son of Joe Brice Williamson and Virginia “Jennie” Brown Williamson. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Williamsburg Technical College. David was an Auto-Mechanic for several years and a disabled veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church.

     Surviving David are: his wife Annell L. Williamson, of Florence; his father, Joe Brice Williamson, of Hebron; his mother, Virginia B. Williamson, of Kingstree; a brother, Brice (Nancy) Williamson, of Lake City; a sister, Glenda (Patrick) Lee, of Hartsville; step sons, Brandan (Audrey) Lee, of Florence and Walt Lee, of Nashville; a niece, Lauren Williamson and a nephew, Evan Williamson, both of Columbia.

    Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in Kingstree First Baptist Church, with a private burial in Florence National Cemetery. The family ask everyone to please wear a mask and practice social distancing.  Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Dona Faye Floyd McGee, 63, widow of John Joseph McGee, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

     Mrs. McGee was born January 14, 1957, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Deleon Floyd and Louise Godwin Floyd. She attended Kingstree High School and Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. She loved her family and grandchildren.

     Surviving Mrs. McGee are: two daughters, Mildred “Vicky” McGee, of Kingstree; and Peggy (Christopher) Elliott, of Andrews; a son, Joey McGee, of Kingstree; 7 grandchildren; and 6 sisters. In addition to her parents and husband, Dona was preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine McKnight and a brother Lynwood “Woody” Floyd.  

    Funeral services will be held at 4PM on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. The family will receive friends at 3PM at the church before the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Julia “Judy” Puckett Edwards, 95, wife of Jack Merritt Edwards, died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree.

     Mrs. Edwards was born October 13, 1924, in Troy, SC, a daughter of the late Ira Allen Puckett and Effie Dale Harling Puckett. Judy was the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Randolph Puckett, of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. William David Harling, of Troy. She attended school in Troy and Greenwood and graduated from Erskine College and attended the University of North Carolina for graduate studies. Judy taught 3^rd grade at Kingstree Public Schools and Williamsburg Academy. She was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday school for 20 years. She was a Garden Club member and attended DAR.

     Surviving are: her husband, Jack; sons Al (Lill) Edwards; and Bill Edwards; two grandsons, Jim (Laura) Edwards; and Michael (Christina) Edwards; and three great grandchildren, Ryan, Jack, and Merritt.

      Graveside services will be held at 11AM Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Williamsburg Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

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Arthur Elmore “Junior” Martin  peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. He was born on December 2, 1926, in Florence County, the son of the late Arthur Eppie and Marie Collins Martin. Arthur graduated from Kingstree High School and was a faithful and active member as long as he was able of Kingstree First Baptist Church. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific on the destroyer USS Perry from 1944 to 1946. After the war, he retired from CSX Railroad after 44 years of  dedicated service.

    In his later years, his greatest joys were reading, gardening, yard work, and fishing with his son and friends. He also loved spending time with family, especially his two grandchildren and watched  them play sports and other activities.

     Surviving are his beloved wife, Patsy, of 64 years; his son, Glenn Gordon (Jennifer) Martin of Garner, NC; his daughter, Denni Claire Martin (Greg) Jung of Charlotte, NC; two granddaughters, Laura Terri Jung and Grace Elizabeth Jung. In addition to his parents, Mr. Junior was preceded in death by his daughter Terri Marie Martin and three half brothers, Tally, Oliver, and Rufus Martin. Mr. Martin’s family wishes to thank the staff of Amedisys Hospice for their loving care.

     Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, Family Life Center, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Terri Marie Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund at Williamsburg Academy, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

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Edward David McDonald, 71, husband of Elizabeth Proctor McDonald, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, in McLeod Hospice House.

     Mr. McDonald was born February 25, 1949, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Elijah Mack McDonald and Ruth Miles McDonald. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Florence Darlington Technical College where he received an associate degree in HVAC. Edward worked in HVAC for a few years and then retired from Williamsburg Regional Hospital after 42 years as director of maintenance. He was a member of The South Carolina Hospital Association for Engineers and Kingstree United Methodist Church.  Edward loved spending time with his family and his dog Molly.

     Surviving Mr. McDonald, in addition to his wife Elizabeth of the home, are: a daughter, Becky (Michel) Tyner, of Scranton; a step son, Ron M. (Stefanie) Joye, of Sumter; grandchildren, Rebecca Hudson and Clif McDonald; step grandchildren, Curt Joye, Trip Joye, Bailey Tyner, and Dylan Tyner;  a brother, Ronald (Onita) McDonald, of Kingstree; sister in laws, Virginia McDonald and Jenny McDonald; and a brother in law, Leo Poitras.

         In addition to his parents, Mr. Edward was preceded in death by a son, Ricky D. McDonald, sisters Ruth Poitras, Ernestine (Robert) Easler, and Elline (Ed) Cook; brothers, Roland McDonald, and Billy Joe McDonald.

     Graveside services will be at 5:00 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or American Humane Society at www.americanhumane.org.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Harold Monroe James, Sr., 87, widower of Vernell Burrows James, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020, at the Heritage Home in Florence.

Mr. James was born September 10, 1932, in Andrews, SC, a son of the late Emerson M. James and Loraine Wrenn James. He was a former employee of Milliken Textile and retired from Colonial Rubber Works in Kingstree. Mr. Harold was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church and served as a deacon.

Surviving Mr. James are: his sons, Monty (Chris) James Jr.and Robert (Bonnie) James, both of Florence; and Steve (Tammy) James, of Greeleyville; 9 grandchildren, Zack, Ben, Cody, Josh, Kayla, Michael, Christopher, Dylan and Amy; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Bobby James, of Georgetown; and sisters, Ruby Tyler, of Kingstree; and Levern Stone, of Moncks Corner.

Graveside services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in Kingstree Second Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Ave., Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

     Mr. Russell Dempson “Demp” Feagin,78, husband of Thelma Winstead “Beth” Feagin, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his residence in Kingstree.

     Mr. Feagin was born December 14, 1941, a son of the late Colin McRoy Feagin and Louise Parker Feagin. Russell attended Cedar Swamp Schools and was a retired contractor. He and his late brother Johnny owned and operated Feagin Brothers Construction Company for many years, serving so many people of Williamsburg County.  Russell was an avid hunter and a master woodworker.

     Surviving in addition to his wife Beth, are: his sons, Andre (Michelle) Feagin; and Ron Feagin; special son, Al Atkinson; two step sons, Paul B. (Jodie) Williams; and Jerry A. (Cyndi Koehler) Williams; two grandchildren, Russ Feagin and Josie Feagin; two step grandchildren, Jacob and Lailah Williams; a sister, Lorraine Lambert; and a special daughter of the family, Dr. Linlei Ward.

      In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his first wife, Ilaphine Feagin; brothers, Ollie Ray Feagin and Johnny Feagin; and sisters, Coralie Davis and Ola Mae Young.

     The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Troy Gamble, Mary Cooper, Lenora Cooper and Hospice Care of South Carolina for their loving care for Russell.

         Graveside services will be held at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, in Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church,  8378 Hemingway Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556.

    Linda Jones Hupp, 71, widow of Garrison Scherich “Gary” Hupp, Jr., died Monday, August 17, 2020, in Morningside of Georgetown.

     Mrs. Hupp was born January 10, 1949, in Florence, a daughter of the late John Richard Jones and Anna Lee Strong Jones. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School. Linda was a homemaker with a talent for decorating. She loved Christmas, especially, and would place a tree in every room. Linda was also an avid gardener and loved working in her yard. Her talent for putting a plant in some dirt and telling it to “flip or fly” resulted in a backyard oasis full of color and shade.  

     Surviving are: her daughter, Michelle Gannon, of Kingstree; a son, Gary Lewis, of Missouri; a cherished niece, Wanda Floyd; grandchildren, Madeline Lewis, Winston Lewis, Erin “Atlas” Gannon, Leahanna Lewis, and Cody Lewis; sisters, Judy McCutchen, Annette Pinson, and Jean Doherty; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Linda was preceded in death by her sisters, Louise Schartel and Patsy Caulder.

      Graveside services will be held at 3PM Thursday, August 20, 2020, in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 East Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

Juanita Elizabeth “Maga” Dukes Thompson, 77, wife of Franklin Thompson, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.

     Juanita was born April 26, 1943, in Greeleyville, SC, a daughter of the late Weekus Stokes Dukes and Mary Alice Timmons Dukes. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and worked at Baxter’s Travenol Laboratories. Juanita was known for her famous cake squares, she enjoyed baking cakes for everyone in the community. She was an avid Carolina Gamecock fan and loved planting flowers. Juanita was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, and was in charge of Sunday School attendance.

     Survivors are: her husband, Franklin Thompson, of Kingstree; a daughter, Sandy Fowler, of Simpsonville; a son, Greg (Kim) Thompson, of Lake City; four beloved grandchildren, Matthew Fowler, Jordan Fowler, Elizabeth Thompson, and Leann Thompson; a brother, Grady Dukes, of Little Mountain; and a sister, Mary Ellen Oliver, of Greeleyville. In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in death by a grandson, Quentin Thompson; and five siblings, Wheeler Dukes, James Dukes, Marbeth Cain, Carey Dukes, and Azalee Brown.

     Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Thompson will be 4 PM Monday, August 17, 2020, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.  

Nancy Eaddy Morris, 73, wife of Wayne Morris, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at her residence.

Mrs. Morris was born May 29, 1947, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Willard Eaddy Jr. and Bertha Mae Gibbons Eaddy. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School. Mrs. Nancy was a member of Kingstree Church of God. She enjoyed going to church and spending time with her family.

Surviving in addition to her husband of 53 years are: her children, Keith Morris, of Lansing, MI; Bubba Morris, of Cades; and Jamie (Shea) Morris, of Kingstree; grandchildren, Justice Morris and Hunter Morris, both of Kingstree; brother, Bill (Cindy) Eaddy, of Kingstree; step grandchildren, Jaelynn, Jasmynn, and Ashlynn Mizelle of Kingstree. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Floyd.

Graveside services will be held at 4PM Sunday, August 16, 2020, in Williamsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service in the fellowship hall of Kingstree Church of God, 105 Gourdin Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Church of God Building Fund, 904 Fourth Ave., Kingstree, SC 29556.

Vivian Amerson Perkins, 77, widow of Clarence “Ed” Perkins, died Friday, August 7, 2020, at her home in Kingstree.  

     Mrs. Perkins was born March 13, 1943, in Darlington, SC, a daughter of the late Carl Major Amerson and Pauline Minnie Goodson Amerson. She was a graduate of St John High School and was a supervisor at the sewing plant in Coward. “Miss Vivian” was an avid golfer and loved her flowers, planting many different varieties.

     Surviving Mrs. Perkins are: her sons, Tony (Joan) Coward of Kingstree and Billy Coward of Greenville; her daughter, Brenda (William) Hodge of Manning; brothers, Butch (Frances) Amerson of Florence and Larry Wayne (Chris) Wilkes of Kansas; sister, Ann Jackson of Florence; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; her beloved four-legged baby, Milo; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Clarence, whom she loved dearly, Vivian was preceded in death by a brother Eddie Amerson and a sister Betty Powell. Vivian’s family would like to thank the staff of Regency Southern Care who took such good care of her, especially nurses and caregivers, Erica Wilkes, Kara Nutter, Carrie Beck, and Shaneka Dundy.

     Funeral services will be private.  Memorials may be made to Regency Southern Care, 960 Pamplico Highway, Suite K, Florence, SC 29505.   

Ricky David McDonald, 44, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 6, 2020, in Murrells Inlet.

Ricky was born on September 30, 1975, in Sumter County, a son of Edward David McDonald and Judy Lynn Powell McDonald. He was a graduate of Williamsburg County Schools, Horry Georgetown Technical College, where he received an associate degree in Forestry and received a bachelor’s Degree in Business from Coker College.  Ricky worked for SC Forestry Commission early in his career and worked for Canfor as a timber buyer for many years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved spending time with his son.

Surviving Ricky are: his son, Clifton David McDonald, of Murrells Inlet; parents, Judy Lynn Powell (Jimmy L. Todd) McDonald, of Pamplico; and Edward D. (Elizabeth) McDonald, of Kingstree; sister, Becky (Michel) Tyner, of Scranton; nieces, Rebecca L. Hudson and Bailey Tyner; nephew, Dylan Tyner; step brother, Ronald M. (Stefanie) Joye, of Sumter; nephews, Trip and Curt Joye; step sister, Patricia (Casey) Sellers, of Florence; nephews, Beckett and Jaxon Sellers; and niece Olivia Sellers; and special friends, Rod and Mandy Bryant and their children Anna Grace and Evan.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 5PM at Bible Outreach in Lake City.  Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, at www.donate3.cancer.org or  American Humane Society, Dept HACDQ100904001,
1255 23^rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC, 20037.

Richard Watson McKenzie, Sr., 83, husband of the late Nancy Ann Spears McKenzie, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

   Mr. McKenzie was born on September 20, 1936 in Scranton, South Carolina and was the son of Leroy Watson and Lila Mae McCutcheon McKenzie. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, enlisting during the Korean War and serving in Germany. He graduated from Carolina College of Commerce, was owner of Max’s Department Store and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after many years as Postmaster.

   Mr. McKenzie was a member of the Kingstree First Baptist Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and the USAF Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol. He was also a Master Mason and a Shriner.

   In his early years he enjoyed flying planes, playing golf, fishing and traveling. He coached Williamsburg Academy’s Boys’ Golf team and Little League Baseball and was also a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America.

   Mr. McKenzie is survived by his daughter, Linda McKenzie (Hal) Lamb of Kingstree; his son, Richard “Ricky” Watson (Angie) McKenzie, Jr. of Hemingway; five grandchildren, Blake Lamb (Madison) of Mount Pleasant; Kevin Lamb (Natalie) of Kingstree, and Olivia Lowery (James) of Sumter; Linda Ann McKenzie of Johnsonville, and Ashlee McKenzie, of Hemingway; three great-grandchildren Scarlett McKenzie of Hemingway, Trey Lowery of Sumter, and Hal Lamb of Kingstree; and his cherished sister Elsie McKenzie (Reezin) Swilley, of Houston, Texas. In addition to his parents, Mr. McKenzie was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Joe “Buddy” McKenzie, and a sister, Roylee Usery.

   A graveside service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, August 7, 2020 at Kingstree Memorial Gardens directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the services at the cemetery. Masks should be worn and social distancing rules will be used at both gatherings. 

   The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Southland Health Care Center who provided such loving comfort and care to Mr. McKenzie and to the caregivers who helped take care of Mr. McKenzie and his late wife at their home: Gail McCrea, Justine Graham and Jessica Scott.

  Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, Shriners Hospitals for Children-Greenville, Office of Development, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605, or to the charity of one’s choice.

Clinton Odell Crick, 72, husband of Marilyn Moore Crick, passed away in McLeod Hospice House in Florence on August 4, 2020, after a brave battle with cancer.  Born March 4, 1948, in Kingstree, he was the son of the late Gorden Lee Crick and Virginia Harrington Crick.

      Clinton grew up in Kingstree, graduated from Kingstree High School in 1966, then earned his Associates Degree in Automotive Service Technology from Daytona State College.  Shortly after proposing to the love of his life, Florence Marilyn Moore Crick, Clinton enlisted in the United States Air Force, served in active duty, and was deployed to Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. He later served at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, AZ, and then, during the Vietnam War, he was deployed to Johnston Atoll near Hawaii, and soon transferred to Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, where his first son, Brandon was born.

      After his military service, Clinton and his family moved to Stockbridge, Georgia, where he worked at The Hartford Insurance Agency as a steam boiler inspector. While there, his second son, Collin, was born.  Clinton and his family moved to Belvedere, Georgia, and during that time he earned his Associates Degree in Business from Aiken Technical College.

       In 1980, Clinton and Marilyn returned to their hometown of Kingstree with their young family, where Clinton purchased his father Gorden Lee’s business.  Kingstree Laundry and Rental thrived under Clinton’s entrepreneurial drive and steadfast commitment to a tireless principal of devotion to his customers, employees, community and family.   Clinton was a faithful servant in the Kingstree United Methodist Church for many years, where he served as a Trustee, on the Finance Committee, Staff/Parish Relations Committee, and as an Usher.

       He loved his family with all of his heart, was always finding a way to help others, and “making memories” always brought a great big smile to his face.  Clinton enjoyed spending time at the beach with his family and on the golf course with his friends.

He rarely sat still, never “burned daylight,” could fix anything, made the best catfish stew in the world, gave the best hugs, and never met a stranger.

      Surviving is his beloved wife of 52 years, Florence Marilyn Moore Crick.  He also leaves behind two sons, Brandon Gregory Crick and his wife Kristy Kinard Crick of Conway, S.C.; and Collin Wade Crick and his wife Betsy Clarkson Crick of Lexington, S.C.  He was affectionately known as “Pop” by his grandchildren, who brought so much pride and joy to his life – Blaine Thomas Crick, Lindsay Elaine Crick, Hailey Elizabeth Crick, and Rebecca Harrington Crick.  He is also survived by two sisters, Marilee Crick Morris and Doris Crick Duke, his sister-in-law, Carolyn Canipe Crick, and brother-in-law, Walter Everett Moore, III.  He was predeceased by his brother, Dennis “Bill” Gorden Crick, and two brothers-in-law, Donald Morris and Kenneth Gene Duke.               

     Graveside funeral services will be 5 PM Sunday, August 9, 2020, at 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 Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Friends of Fisher House Charleston, PO Box 1678, Charleston, SC 29402-1678 ( https://friendsoffisherhousecharleston.org/donate.html ) . Fisher House is the home away from home for veterans and their families who receive treatment at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

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Lattie Mae Kelty, 72, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at her home in Lane after a brief illness.

Ms. Kelty was born November 26, 1947, in Lane, SC, a daughter of the late Dow Brunson and Letha Dukes Kelty. She attended Williamsburg County Schools and after her mother died at a young age, Lattie moved to Philadelphia to live with her older sister. There she worked at Procacci Brothers Produce and then at Joe’s Cheesesteak and Hoagies for several years. After coming back to Lane, Lattie started keeping house and babysitting to help raise her sons. She helped numerous families in Williamsburg County, becoming an indispensable part of the family and raising their children too. Lattie’s love for others, especially children, didn’t end there. She kept her nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, grandchildren and even great grandchildren well into her golden years. Lattie was a member of Bethel AME Church in the Gourdin area of Williamsburg County, where she was a member of the Usher Board and the Kitchen Committee.

Surviving Ms. Kelty are her 2 sons, Vincent (Karen) Kelty of Lane and John Robinson of Charlotte; 10 grandchildren, Vanessa (Kenneth) Samuels, Shaneka Pendergrass, Chiquita (Frank) Woods, Dajuan (Shakaylia) Samuels, Janaya Robinson, Heidi (Miguel) Wilson, Javian Robinson, Kaywine (Christa) Giles, Anthony Robinson, and Chris (Kendra) Barr; 20 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Leola Kelty, of Baltimore, Burdell Kelty of Lane, and Margaretha (William) Gibson of Philadelphia; brother, John Brunson of Greensboro, NC; and brother-in-law, Lonnie Murray of New York City; special cousins, Fannie Brunson and Florine Brunson, both of Lane; God son, Jonas Bernard Brunson of Lane; several beloved cousins who were like siblings; and other family and friends who Lattie treasured dearly. In addition to her parents, Lattie was preceded in death by sisters, Flossie Miller, Kellie Murray, and Anna Belle Thompson and brothers, John Kelty, Robert Jr. Kelty, Roy Lee Kelty, Herbert Lee Kelty, and Leon Brunson.

Graveside funeral services will be 10 AM, Saturday, August 8, 2020, in McKnight Cemetery near Lane. Lattie’s family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM Friday, August 7, 2020, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.