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Tricia L. Harrington

Mable W. Rodgers

12/18/1948 – 7/06/2020

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

     Funeral services will be private due to the Covid 19 pandemic.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to the Mouzon Presbyterian Church, 2620 Sumter Highway (Hwy 527 West), Kingstree, SC 29556 (phone (843)201-6600).

Tricia Ann Love Harrington, wife of Charles W. Harrington, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, in McLeod Hospice House of Florence.

     Mrs. Harrington was born December 18, 1948, in Brunswick, Georgia, a daughter of the late Cecil Ellis Love and Tinker Estelle Ward Love. Tricia graduated from New Hanover High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. While her children were young, she stayed home being a loving, wonderful mother. After her children started to school, she returned to work at Williamsburg First National Bank beginning a forty plus year dedicated career in banking where she took pride in taking care of her customers. Affectionately known as “Miss Trish”, she enjoyed many years of customer service with The Bank of Greeleyville, Anderson Brothers Bank and retired in May of 2017 from Kingstree Federal Savings and Loan. Mrs. Tricia was a member of Mouzon Presbyterian Church. She was a devoted wife for 48 ½ years, a loving, nurturing mother and a wonderful, doting grandmother known as “Mimi” to her grandchildren and a big sister for her siblings.

     Surviving Mrs. Harrington, in addition to her husband Charles, are: a daughter Jennifer Claire (Rich) Newsom of Rock Hill; a son, Charles W. “Charlie” (Brandy) Harrington, Jr. of Lake City; grandchildren, Robert Charles Newsom, Carter Ellis Newsom, Hilton Grace Newsom, Anna Claire Harrington, and Hailey Mason Altman; sister-in-law, Kathy (Ronnie) Butler of Greenwood; sisters, Elaine Love Cusack, Phyllis Love Watford, and Penny Love (J.R.)  McKenzie; half sister and brother, Melissa Love Incorvia and Cecil Ellis Love, Jr.; and 4 step brothers, Ronnie, Billy, David, and Danny Pierce. Tricia is also survived by several nieces and nephews whom she loved.

     The family would like to thank all her caregivers: Dr. Albert Mims, Dr. Sarah Adams, Amedisys, Tidelands Hospice, Tidelands Oncology, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, and all the staff at the Kingstree IGA

     Funeral services will be private due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Memorials may be made to the Mouzon Presbyterian Church, 2620 Sumter Highway (Hwy 527 West), Kingstree, SC 29556 (phone (843)201-6600). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 

Judy Huggins Purcell

Mable W. Rodgers

08/05/1938 – 07/01/2020

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

        Due to COVID 19 precautions, funeral services will be private.

Memorials

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

Mrs. Mary Judy Huggins Purcell, 81, widow of Douglas L. Purcell, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Prisma Health Palmetto Richland Hospital in Columbia.

     Mrs. Purcell was born August 5, 1938, in Hemingway, a daughter of the late Thadeous and Mary Lois Dantzler Huggins. She was a graduate of Hemingway High School and Medical College of SC School of Nursing. Judy was a registered nurse and retired as Director of Nursing from Williamsburg County Memorial Hospital and after retirement she worked as a home health nurse for DHEC. She was a member of Kingstree Pilot Club and Kingstree United Methodist Church.

     Surviving Mrs. Purcell are: a daughter, Dane P. (Al) Langmo; and a son, Douglas L. “Bubba” Purcell, Jr.; a granddaughter, Ashley (Nicholas) Bell; and a great granddaughter, Mallory Olivia Bell, all of Kingstree. In addition to her parents and husband Doug, Judy was preceded in death by a brother, T.E. Huggins, Jr.; 4 sisters, Freddie Cribb, Lody Williams, Francis Ann Bradham, and Barbara Fennell.

     Due to COVID 19 precautions, funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 North Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 

Lynwood O. Floyd

Mable W. Rodgers

01/29/1958 – 06/29/2020

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

    A family service will be held at a later date. 

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 East Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 to assist with the funeral plans

     Lynwood Odale Floyd, 62, died Monday, June 29, 2020, at his home in Kingstree.

     Mr. Floyd was born January 29, 1958, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Deleon Floyd and Louise Godwin Floyd. He was a retired tree trimmer and a mechanic. He was an outdoorsman who greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing.

     Surviving Mr. Floyd are: his daughter, Robin Floyd of Lake City; 2 grandchildren, Austin Shake and Madison Shake; his former wife, Debbie Lee; and seven sisters. In addition to his parents, Mr. Floyd was preceded in death by a sister.

     A family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 East Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 to assist with the funeral plans.

Naomi Eason Bell

Mable W. Rodgers

04/22/1936 – 06/17/2020

Florence

 

Funeral Services

  Graveside funeral services will be Monday, June 22, 2020, in Ott Cemetery in Branchville.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Academy, Justin R. Williams Scholarship Fund, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

     Mrs. Naomi Eason Bell, 84, widow of James J. Bell, Sr., died Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at her home in Florence.

     Mrs. Bell was born April 22, 1936, in North Carolina, a daughter of the late John Fred Eason, Sr. and Avie Frances Taylor Eason. She was a high school graduate and was the administrative assistant to Williamsburg County Supervisor Hugh McCutchen for many years. When she left the supervisor’s office, she joined her family in their all female business, Bell, Ganes and Taylor Construction Co..   Mrs. Bell enjoyed traveling, especially to the mountains and spending time with her family.

     Surviving Mrs. Bell are: one son, James J. “Jimmy” Bell, Jr. of Florence; 3 daughters, Frances Ganes of Lake City, Madelene Taylor of Jacksonville, FL, and Patricia (Darren) Brown of Butte, Montana; a grandson who she raised as her own son, Franklyn Runge of Florence; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Dorothy Blackburn and Rebecca Haynes; and 2 brothers, Fred Eason and J.D. Eason.

     Graveside funeral services will be Monday, June 22, 2020, in Ott Cemetery in Branchville. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Academy, Justin R. Williams Scholarship Fund, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Ronald C. Altman

Mable W. Rodgers

09/12/1954 – 06/15/2020

Pawleys Island

 

Funeral Services

  A private memorial service, to celebrate the life of this good, sweet man who, to his family, was the best husband, daddy and Gangy ever, will be held at Lakewood Reserve.

Memorials

 In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to your favorite charity.

Ronald C. “Ronnie” Altman, of Pawleys Island, SC passed away June 15, 2020 surrounded by his wife of 45 years, Faye and his children Hayley and Brian at his favorite place, their river home, Lakewood Reserve.
Ron was born in Georgetown, SC, September 12, 1954. He was the son of the late Annie Louise Morris Altman and William Lee Altman. He attended Georgetown and Williamsburg County Schools and Williamsburg Technical College. Ronnie was a General Contractor for over 30 years and taught his children and grandchildren the value of honesty and hard work. His family was his most important asset and he cherished them and the time they spent at Lakewood. His other passion, riding his Harley on long extended trips with his buddy Herb, was something he never got enough of. To his grandsons, Harry and Hayden, he was Mr. Fix-It. To his granddaughters, Mary Gray, Emma, and Lizzie, he was their hero. To his children he was their shining light that always encourage them to keep reaching, keep trying.
Ronnie is survived by his wife and best bud of 45 years, Faye Harrington Altman. His Daughter, Hayley Altman of Florence, SC, His Son, Brian (Madison) Altman of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his grandchildren, Harry, Mary Gray, Emma, Lizzie, and Hayden. His big brother, Carl (Brenda) Altman of Cherry Grove, SC his baby sister, Terry (Tommy) Powell of Kingstree, SC and several nieces and nephews. And not to be forgotten, his Cockapoo, Mollie and Henry II, his German Shepard. He was predeceased by his mother, Annie Louise Morris Altman and his father, William Lee Altman and his best friend, Henry I, his German Shephard.
A private memorial service, to celebrate the life of this good, sweet man who, to his family, was the best husband, daddy and Gangy ever, will be held at Lakewood Reserve. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

Henry H. McGrew, Sr.

Mable W. Rodgers

06/20/1932 – 06/10/2020

Salters

 

Funeral Services

    Private graveside services will be held in McGrew Family Cemetery.

Visitation

A viewing, observing social distancing guidelines will be held from 6PM to 8PM on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

     Mr. Henry “Harty” Hartwell McGrew, Sr., 87, husband of Beverly Christmas McGrew, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in NHC HealthCare in Charleston.

     Mr. Harty was born June 20, 1932, in Clarke County, Mississippi, a son of the late Claude and Mittie Dew McGrew. He was an Army Veteran and served during the Korean conflict. Mr. Harty was a member of Salters Assembly of God Church and was a department manager at Miliken Industries.

     Surviving in addition to his wife Beverly of 65 years are: his daughter, Barbara M. (Ron) Kuklinski, of Kathleen, GA; two sons, Henry H. (Beth) McGrew, Jr., of Little River, SC; and James Edward (Jessica) McGrew, of Salters; two brothers, William McGrew, and Tony McGrew; 1 sister, Polly M. Green; and 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mr. Harty was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

         A viewing, observing social distancing guidelines will be held from 6PM to 8PM on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Private graveside services will be held in McGrew Family Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

William “Bill” M. Frierson, Jr.

Mable W. Rodgers

11/03/1936 – 05/29/2020

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

       An additional graveside memorial service will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in Williamsburg Cemetery.

Memorials

Memorial donations may be made to Wakefield UMC, P.O. Box 86, Wakefield, VA 23888. Condolences may be posted at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

 

William “Bill” Marshall Frierson, Jr., 83, of Wakefield passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at Northampton Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center, Hampton, VA. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathy Duffy Frierson. Born November 3, 1936, in Kingstree, SC, he was the son of the late William Marshall Frierson, Sr., and Cathryn Lane Frierson. Bill was an active member of the Wakefield United Methodist Church and the Prince George Senior Men’s Golf Association.

     He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1959. He was stationed at Yuma AFB, AZ, and Tyndall AFB, FL, as a Public Information Specialist (Airman First Class) and as editor of the base newspapers, leading to his service as a civil servant, for the Department of Defense, culminating as Public Affairs Officer, Naval Air Station/Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, MD. He retired in 1989 after 29 years of service to his country.

     Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Monty Frierson of Chandler, AZ; Michael Duffy and wife Laura of Colorado Springs, CO; Michelle Gates and husband “PJ”of Chesapeake, VA; James Frierson of Virginia Beach, VA; nine grandchildren; siblings, Fay Martin of Raleigh, NC; and Dr. Ernest Frierson and wife Beth of St. Petersburg, FL.

      An additional graveside memorial service will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in Williamsburg Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Wakefield UMC, P.O. Box 86, Wakefield, VA 23888. Condolences may be posted at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

 

Brian G. “Bubba” McClary

Mable W. Rodgers

06/10/1961 – 05/31/2020

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

     Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at 11:00 AM in McClary Cemetery.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Millwood Community House, c/o Frances McClary, 2377 Easler Hwy, Greeleyville, SC 29056, McClary Cemetery, 1206 Fulton Ave, Kingstree, SC 29556, Millwood United Methodist Church, 567 Central Road, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Belin United Methodist Church, 4183 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

Brian Gregory “Bubba” McClary, 58, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Surfside.

Bubba was born on June 10, 1961, in Kingstree, a son of the late James Theodore and Jennie Lou Bradham McClary. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High and was a member of Millwood United Methodist Church and Belin United Methodist Church. Bubba was a champion swimmer of the Atlantic, Black River and Tutu’s Pool. His goal was to break Michael Phelps swimming record.

Surviving Bubba are his sisters, Linda M. Youmans, of Johns Island; Sharon M. (Joel) Bateman, of Mount Pleasant; Frances McClary, of Greeleyville; Robin M. (Ray) Lanier, of Surfside; and Lisa M. Baylor, of Greeleyville; his brothers, Douglas (Patricia) McClary, of Georgetown; Ted (Mary) McClary, of Brandenton, FL; Michael (Judy) McClary, of Kingstree; Marion (Sharon) McClary, of Kingstree; and Brad (Kim) McClary, of Kingstree; 25 nieces and nephews; 36 great nieces and nephews; and 4 great-great nieces and nephews. Bubba was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra M. Patrick, and two nephews, Joseph M. McCarter and Ethan McClary.

     Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at 11:00 AM in McClary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Millwood Community House, c/o Frances McClary, 2377 Easler Hwy, Greeleyville, SC 29056, McClary Cemetery, 1206 Fulton Ave, Kingstree, SC 29556, Millwood United Methodist Church, 567 Central Road, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Belin United Methodist Church, 4183 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

Colin D. McCutchen

Mable W. Rodgers

08/03/1934 – 05/28/2020

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

    Funeral services will be private due to the COVID 19 pandemic.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Colin David McCutchen, 85, widower of Anna Runette Moore McCutchen, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

     Mr. McCutchen was born on August 3, 1934, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Watson Amar and Lillian M. Hanna McCutchen. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School. Colin was a farmer and owner of McCutchen Motors. He was an antique collector and loved antique cars.  

     Surviving Mr. Colin are numerous nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly. In addition to his wife Runette, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Amar McCutchen, Willard McCutchen, and Alton McCutchen; and three sisters, Esther Coker, Julia Marion Coker, and Margaret Driggers.

      Mr. Colin’s family would like to thank his special caretaker and dear friend Lee Washington and the Amedisys Hospice nurses for taking such good care of him.

     Funeral services will be private due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.  

Joseph D. Marcy

Mable W. Rodgers

01/02/1929 – 05/13/2020

Sumter

 

Funeral Services

  A graveside service will be held at 4:00PM Sunday, May 17, 2020 , in Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Pamplico

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Amedysis Hospice of Sumter, 198 East Westmark Ave., Sumter, SC 29510.

     Mr. Joseph Durell Marcy, 91, widower of  Mildred Trainham Marcy, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at The Covenant Place in Sumter.

     Mr. Marcy was born January 2, 1929, in Lakeside, Nebraska, a son of the late Walter L. and Clara Belle Reed Marcy. Joseph was in pilot training and was drafted into the Army and sent to Korea.  He retired after 25 years from Yellow Freight as a truckdriver. Mr. Marcy was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship.

     Surviving are: a daughter, Deborah M. Polena, of Cleveland, OH; his son, David Marcy, of Manning; ; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Polena, Matthew Polena, Lauren Polena, and Joshua Marcy; and 2 great grandchildren, Kayla and Austin. Mr. Joseph was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

    A graveside service will be held at 4:00PM Sunday, May 17, 2020 , in Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Pamplico. Memorials may be made to Amedysis Hospice of Sumter, 198 East Westmark Ave., Sumter, SC 29510. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Esther N. McClary

Mable W. Rodgers

07/02/1926 – 05/10/2020

Salters

 

Funeral Services

    Due to COVID 19, funeral services will be private.

Memorials

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

Esther Maye Newman McClary, 93, widow of Louie Claude McClary, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, in McLeod Hospice House of Florence.

     Mrs. McClary was born July 2, 1926, in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Joseph Roland and Alice Josey Newman. She was a graduate of Sumter High School and received a nursing degree from Tuomey Hospital School of Nursing. While raising her young children, Mrs. Esther stayed home and helped her husband run McClary Country Store. Later she returned to her nursing career as a head nurse at Williamsburg Regional Hospital and retired from there as a nursing supervisor. She was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church and active with the Hospitality Committee and the Wallace Connor Sunday School Class. Mrs. Esther mentored many young girls through her role as adult leader for Girl Scout Troop 99. She enjoyed reading, cross stitching, coloring, ceramics and traveling with her husband Claude throughout the United States.

     Surviving are: her children, Alice Marie (Don) Beck, of Mt. Pleasant; Louie C. “Butch” (Sally) McClary, Jr., of Salem, SC; and Mallory (Robin Mouzon) McClary, of Salters; grandchildren, David and Brian Beck, Patrick McClary, Susan Snyder, Jennifer Lewis, and April Pitts; and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins in whom she took special interest and love. Mrs. Esther was preceded in death by her husband Claude, a grandson, Christopher McClary and her 3 brothers.

      The family would like to thank all her care givers over the past year. We also appreciate all the love she received from members of her church family.

     Due to COVID 19, funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.  

 

John C. Moore

Mable W. Rodgers

02/12/1931 – 05/10/2020

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

     Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, funeral services will be private.

Memorials

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

Mr. John Christian Moore, 89, widower of Vera Smith Moore, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, in Lake City Community Hospital.

     Mr. John was born February 12, 1931, in Syracuse, NY, a son of the late Dorwin and Grace Bobzine Moore. He was a Navy Veteran and attended Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr. John was an electrician and worked at Davis Electrical and Eaddy Electrical. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking.

     Surviving are: his sons, John C. “Johnny” (Diane) Moore, of Kingstree; and Dr. Dorwin (Pam) Moore, of Orangeburg; a daughter, Debbie Hill, of Florence; and 4 grandsons, Brian Hill, Fletcher Moore, Hunter Moore, and Chase Moore. Mr. John was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Donald Moore, Robert Moore, and Lawrence Moore, and a sister Lorraine Long.

    Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made to Bloomingvale Baptist Church, 7652 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews, SC 29510. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

Harold O. Tisdale

Mable W. Rodgers

10/28/1937 – 05/09/2020

Nesmith

 

Funeral Services

    A memorial service, celebrating Mr. Harold’s life will be held at his barn from 1:00PM to 3:00PM on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Visitation

The family will receive friends at the home of Gayle Moore.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 East Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. 

     Mr. Harold Otis Tisdale, 82, husband of Florie “Laurie” Lyerly Tisdale, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his residence.

     Mr. Tisdale was born October 28, 1937, a son of the late James Cary and Ruth Alice Ferdon Tisdale. Harold attended Indiantown High School and was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Tisdale was a farmer, hunter, and a horse trader.  

     Surviving in addition to his wife, Laurie of 61 years, are: his daughters, Gayle (John) Moore; and Elaine Langston; 4 grandchildren, Wes Moore, Amber Moore, Dillon Moore, and Michaela Langston; 2 great grandchildren, Dakoyta and Camley Moore, and 3 special family members, Coley Jackson, Greg Lee, and Taylor Mothershed; and 1 fur grandchild, Cyde. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by a sister, Katie (Bobby) Mathias.

         A memorial service, celebrating Mr. Harold’s life will be held at his barn from 1:00PM to 3:00PM on Sunday, May 17, 2020. The family will receive friends at the home of Gayle Moore. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 East Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Linda B. Tisdale

Mable W. Rodgers

10/23/1951 – 05/06/2020

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

  Due to the COVID19 pandemic, funeral services will be private. A memorial service honoring Linda’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced. 

Memorials

Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church Cemetery, c/o Jott McGill, 5185 Thurgood Marshall Hwy, Kingstree, SC, 29556.

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Linda Brown Tisdale, beloved mother and sister, passed away on May 6, 2020, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.
Born in Kingstree, SC she graduated from Kingstree High School and had been employed by Warsaw Manufacturing until she retired to raise her children. Linda grew up in the Cedar Grove Baptist Church community of Cedar Swamp. She was an avid horse woman from a very early age and she and her horse Sonny participated in and won many horse races in her youth. Many more experienced jockeys were surprised to see a young girl defeating them at the racetracks. She was a determined and skilled rider and she loved her horse Sonny. Linda was also one of the first women riders to participate in the Cedar Swamp Lancing Association lancing tournaments. In addition to loving anything about horses, Linda was a self-taught artist and she especially enjoyed drawing beautiful pictures of horses.
Linda was predeceased by her parents, Mary Elizabeth and Bobby Brown. She is survived by her beloved sons, Robert Brice Tisdale and Jim Emory Tisdale and her sister, Becky Brown Reed (Len), and her brother, Bob Brown (Paulissa). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Due to the COVID19 pandemic, funeral services will be private. A memorial service honoring Linda’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced. Memorials may be made to Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church Cemetery, c/o Jott McGill, 5185 Thurgood Marshall Hwy, Kingstree, SC, 29556.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

Linda B. Nesmith

Mable W. Rodgers

01/01/1950 – 05/05/2020

Kingstree

 

Services

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, funeral services will be private.

Linda Baylor Nesmith, 70, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.
Mrs. Nesmith was born January 1, 1950, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Luther Deams Baylor and Sudie Irene Herring Coker. Mrs. Linda was an administrative assistant and worked at Baxter Travenol, Kingstree Knits, and Williamsburg Regional Hospital. She was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.
Surviving are: her children, Penny Nesmith Bryant; Brian Gary (Carla) Nesmith; and Joseph Hannibal (Holly) Nesmith, Jr.; 6 grandchildren, Trent Bryant, Nicholas Bryant, Kaleb Bryant, Chandler Nesmith, Baylor Nesmith, and Raven Nesmith; a sister, Betty (Bill) Long; a niece, Lisa McCoy; and a nephew, Vince (Catherine) Watkins.
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, funeral services will be private. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.

Evelyn Settle

Mable W. Rodgers

07/30/1959 – 04/12/2020

Kingstree

 

Evelyn Louise Settle, 60, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her home in Kingstree.

     Miss. Settle was born July 30, 1959, in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Evaline Settle. She was preceded in death by one son, Donald Gene Settle; two brothers, James Egner, of TN; and Ernest Egner of OH; and one sister, Rachel Droke, of OH.

     Surviving are: two children, Melissa Settle and Eric Settle, of Indianapolis, IN; one sister, Charlotte Lower, of Hamilton, OH; three brothers, Earl W. (Deborah) Egner, of Indianapolis, IN; Joe (Maggie) Egner, of Kingstree; and Luther Dawes of Cincinnati, OH; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

     Arrangements will be announced by Williamsburg Funeral Home.

 

Clarence H. Smith

Mable W. Rodgers

12/20/1934 – 04/28/2020

Rock Hill 

 

Funeral Services

  Graveside services will be held on Saturday May 2, 2020, at 2:00 PM in Grandview Memorial Park in Rock Hill. 

Visitation

A viewing, observing social distancing guidelines will be held from 6PM to 8PM on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Kingstree Church of God.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Church of God, 904 Fourth Ave. Kingstree, SC 29556 or Alzheimer Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

     Mr. Clarence Henry Smith, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at his son’s residence in Kingstree.

     Mr. Smith was born December 20, 1934, a son of the late Albert Henry and Hessie Shedd Smith. Clarence attended Oconee County Schools and worked in several different professions including, timber, mechanic, Rock Hill Printing and Finishing, Cornwell Construction and after retirement he worked at Food Lion in Rock Hill. Mr. Smith was a member of Lesslie Church of God. Clarence was an avid deer hunter and fisherman, he loved sitting on the porch and loved to travel.

     Surviving are: his sons, Bishop C. Allen (Julie) Smith, of Kingstree; and Tony R. (Tracy) Smith, of Rock Hill; 4 grandchildren, Joshua (Lisa) Smith, Hannah Smith, Chasity (Jeremy) Bailey, Brandon (Lacie) Dockery & 3 Step Grandchildren: Sara (Zach) Kasel, Lindsey (Seth) Turcie & Joshua Mears 12 great grandchildren ; and a brother, Claude (Linda) Smith, of Fortlawn, SC.

         A viewing, observing social distancing guidelines will be held from 6PM to 8PM on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Kingstree Church of God. Graveside services will be held on Saturday May 2, 2020, at 2:00 PM in Grandview Memorial Park in Rock Hill. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Church of God, 904 Fourth Ave. Kingstree, SC 29556 or Alzheimer Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com and/or https://www.facebook.com/groups/1332860103581410/.

Amanda M. Taylor

Mable W. Rodgers

05/05/1957 – 04/27/2020

Andrews

 

Funeral Services

  Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private service will be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spring Gulley Baptist Church, 2456 US HWY 521, Andrews, SC 29510.

Amanda Matter Taylor, 62, wife of John C. “J.C.” Taylor, died Monday, April 27, 2020, at her residence.

     Mrs. Taylor was born May 5, 1957, in Georgetown, a daughter of the late Merril Jonathan and Emma Lou Baxley Matter. She was a graduate of University of South Carolina Coastal and received a degree in Psychology and a certificate in Accounting. Amanda was a member of Spring Gulley Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post 69 in Andrews, and a Girl Scout troop leader in Andrews. She enjoyed quilting and baking.

     Surviving in addition to her husband J.C. are: her daughter, Emily Taylor, of Andrews; sisters, Kathy (Johnny) Blake, of Andrews and Marilyn (David) Lambert, of Effingham; 6 stepchildren; 8 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews who held a special place in her heart. Amanda was preceded in death by a brother Tommy Matter; and a sister, Sandra Evans.

           Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private service will be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spring Gulley Baptist Church, 2456 US HWY 521, Andrews, SC 29510.

Richard Kinard

Mable W. Rodgers

03/01/1948 – 04/27/2020

Walterboro

 

Funeral Services

       Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private burial service will be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home for funeral expenses 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to a charity of your choice.

Richard Kinard, 72, husband of Janice Thompson Kinard, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020, at his residence in Walterboro.

     Mr. Kinard was born March 1, 1948, in Bamberg, SC, a son of the late George Daniel and Margie Bell Hiott Kinard. He attended Kingstree Schools and was an Army Veteran. Richard retired from Goose Creek Bushy Park plant of Bayer as a Maintenance Mechanic in 1978. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

     Surviving in addition to his wife, Janice, are: his brothers, Tommy Kinard and Harry Kinard; his sisters, Anna Bell Barwick, Sandra Quick, Carolyn Mixon, and Irene Disher; several nieces and nephews; and 4 brother in laws, Leroy, Junior, Barry and Ernie Thompson; and sister in laws, Alva Dean Carter.  Richard left a special niece Peyton Brinson, whom he had a special bond with since her birth. Mr. Richard was preceded in death by two brothers, George Kinard and Nelson Kinard.

     Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private burial service will be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home for funeral expenses 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Sybil C. Parrott

Mable W. Rodgers

01/12/1936 – 04/18/2020

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

          Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private burial service will be held at Sandy Bay Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Mouzon Presbyterian Church, c/o Jeanette Duke, 2281 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mrs. Sybil Cantey Parrott, 84, widow of Thaddeus T. “Junior” Parrott, Jr., died Saturday, April 18, 2020, at her residence in Kingstree.

     Mrs. Parrott was born January 12, 1936, a daughter of the late Fallie and Lillian Epps Cantey. Sybil was a graduate of East Clarendon High School and was a Farmer’s wife. She was a member of Mouzon Presbyterian Church. Sybil enjoyed gardening, traveling and driving her John Deere gator in Sandy Bay.

     Surviving are: her children, Cindy Parrott; Milton Parrott; and Calvin (Nicki) Parrott; grandchildren, Lee (Nikki) Parrott and Caitlin Parrott; great grandchildren, Eli Parrott and Luke Parrott; and a sister, Catherine Rodgers.

         Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private burial service will be held at Sandy Bay Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Mouzon Presbyterian Church, c/o Jeanette Duke, 2281 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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