Joseph Byron “Joey” Dorrell, 46, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at his home in Kingstree.

     Mr. Dorrell was born October 12, 1973, in Kingstree, SC, a son of Kathryn Sue Thompson Dorrell and the late Barry Miller Dorrell. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High and attended Horry-Georgetown Tech. Joey worked for Aero Tech, specializing in crop dusting- mixing and loading tanks. He was an avid Clemson fan; loved Star Wars, cooking, gardening; and was a craftsman. Joey was loved by his nieces and nephews and he doted on them. He had a big heart for any stray animal and was always rescuing them.

     Surviving Mr. Dorrell, in addition to his mother Kathy of Kingstree, are: his fiancé, Heather Palmer of Kingstree; brother, Phillip (Marisor) Dorrell of Baldwin, MD; sister, Emily (Michael) Blocker of Greenville, SC; brother, Billy (Amber) Dorrell of Rock Hill; nieces and nephews, Will, Madeline, Nathaniel, Ryan, Benjamin, Susannah, Mya, Matthew, Sam, Cori and Tori; cats, Ted and Maxine; and his fish Bud. Joey was preceded in death by his father, Barry Miller Dorrell.

     Joey’s family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Saturday, August 8, 2020, 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 Breast Cancer Research Foundation, www.bcrf.org  or Williamsburg County Animal Shelter, 200 County Camp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.  

Jennie Rebecca Barnes, 42, died Thursday, July 30, 2020, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

     Rebecca was born February 2, 1978, in Georgetown, SC, a daughter of Donald Wayne Barnes and Jennie Williamson Holt. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and Winthrop University. Rebecca was a Nursing Assistant and worked at Wellmore Assisted Living and for Magnolia Home Health. She was close to earning her black belt in karate and attended the Church of the Nazarene.

     Survivors are: her mother, Jennie W. Holt, of Andrews; her father, Donald W. Barnes, of Warner Robins, GA; a sister, Beth (Dan) Dynan, of Florence; two nieces, Savannah and McKenna Dynan, of Florence; and a half sister, Morgan Barnes, of Warner Robbins, GA.

     A graveside funeral service will be 5:30 PM Saturday, August 8, 2020, in Andrews Memorial Cemetery. Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask. The register book will also be at the funeral home if you wish to stop by and sign during business hours. Memorials may be made to Trio United Methodist Church, 39 Front Street, Salters, SC 29590.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

      Mr. James Franklin Thompkins, 59, husband of Dianna Quattlebaum Thompkins, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree SC. 

     Mr. Thompkins was born March 7, 1961, in Loris, SC, a son of the late Paul Thompkins and Sarah Britt. He was a graduate of Garrett High School in Charleston, SC. James was in the grocery business ever since he was a child. He worked as a teenager with his father at Paul’s Meat and Grocery on Nassau Street in Charleston, SC.  James was a former member of the St. Stephen Lion’s Club, market manager of St. Stephen IGA for 23 years, and was the current manager and owner operator of Kingstree IGA since 2006 in Kingstree, SC. He had many accomplishments. He was Chamber of Commerce Retailer of The Year in 2012 and Deacon at the Kingstree First Baptist Church, in Kingstree, SC. He was also the Grand Marshall in the St. Stephen and Kingstree Parade. James was well known for his hard work ethics and contagious love for others. What he enjoyed the most was spending time with family at the lake. Not only was he a hard worker, he was a wonderful, loving, providing husband, father, and Pepaw. He will be greatly missed by many who knew him. 

      Surviving James, in addition to his wife of 39 years, Dianna, are: A daughter Melissa Thompkins (Jason) Gentry, of Moncks Corner SC; two grandchildren, Carolyna Gentry and Corbyn Gentry; three sisters, Diane (Wayne) Norman, of Eutawville, SC; Janet (John) Wyndham, of Hollywood, SC; and Paula (Paul) Yancy, of Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.

       The family expresses their appreciation for all the calls and prayers during James’s illness, we love you all.

       Graveside funeral Services will be 5 PM, Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Kingstree Memorial Gardens, in Kingstree SC. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 29, 2020, from 5pm to 7pm at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree SC. Masks should be worn and social distancing rules will be used at both gatherings. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or The American Lung Association, National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316. (action.lung.org) Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Larry Christopher “Chris” Mitchum, 41, husband of Lesley Hanna Mitchum, died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at his residence.

Mr. Mitchum was born November 14, 1978, in Williamsburg County, a son of Larry Mitchum and the late Alethia “Jeannie” Nexsen Mitchum. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Williamsburg Technical College. Chris was a farmer and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Lane United Methodist Church.

Surviving Chris are: his father, Larry (Pearline) Mitchum, of Lake City; his wife Lesley Hanna Mitchum, of Pamplico, a son, Andrew Mitchum, of Pamplico; a daughter, Emma Grace Mitchum, of Pamplico; and a sister, Jennifer (Chris) McKenzie, of Kingstree. Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Alethia Nexsen Mitchum.

Graveside services will be held at 6PM Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in McClary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 East Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 to help the family with funeral expenses.

Ruth Marie Phillips Grayson, 91, widow of Harvey L. Grayson, Sr., died Monday, July 20,2020, at Roper Hospice Cottage in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

    Born to William Thomas Phillips, Sr. and Sallie Coker Phillips on February 12, 1929, in the Cedar Swamp Community of Williamsburg County. She was a member of Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church, where she served as Sunday School teacher, Church Treasurer, Historian and member of the PPRC. Ruth attended Cedar Swamp School, was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Coker College. She was employed by the Exchange Bank of Kingstree and the SC Department of Social Services. She loved her church, her large family, her church family, gardening, traveling, caring for others, making lemon pies, and especially loved reading.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sisters, Mary Phillips Epps, Virginia Coker Phillips, Lula Phillips, and twin sister Naomi P. Ward and brothers, Cecil Phillips, Wilbur Phillips, Leslie Phillips, Coker Phillips, W. T. Phillips, Henry Phillips, and Jack Phillips.

    Surviving are her four children, Leon (Carolyn) Grayson of Kingstree, Sarah V. Grayson of Litchfield , C. Allen Grayson of Kingstree, and Myra Grayson (Steve) Nuttall of Georgetown; four grandchildren: BetC (Grier) Copeland, Bart (Carrie) Grayson, Tish Grayson and Sean (Heather) Grayson; five great grandchildren: Grayson, Carter, and Peyton Copeland, Jonathan and Stephen Grayson; and her special niece, Doris P. Cline.

   Graveside funeral services will be at 6 PM Friday, July 24, 2020 at Cedar Swamp Cemetery and will be officiated by Rev. Tommy Conway, Phil Ward, and Hank Watson. The family will receive friends after the service at the Grayson Barn. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

    Memorials may be made to Cedar Swamp Methodist Church, 272 Cedar Swamp Rd, Kingstree, SC;  Coker University, 300 East College Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550, or the charity of your choice.

Henry Lavern “Vern” Osborne, 61, died Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Charleston after an auto vs bicycle accident.

Mr. Osborne was born February 21, 1959, in Manning, SC, a son of the late William Otto Osborne and Virginia “Ginny” Osborne Osborne. He was a graduate of Goose Creek High School and was a heavy equipment operator. In his spare time, Vern enjoyed refinishing old furniture and giving it a new life.

Surviving Mr. Osborne are: 3 children, Brittnay O. (Dante) Sloan of Goose Creek, Savannah O. Connor of Mt. Pleasant, and Timothy (Jessica) Osborne of Moncks Corner; 6 grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Vivian O. Humbert, Judy Osborne and Evelyn O. Justice, all of St. Stephen. In addition to his parents, Vern was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Osborne.

     A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Greeleyville Free Will Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 E Main St., Kingstree, SC 29556 to help with funeral costs.

     Jackie Linda McCutcheon Price, 63, widow of Robert D. Price, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at her residence in Kingstree.

     Mrs. Price was born March 20, 1957, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Jack and Alberta Springs McCutcheon. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.

         Surviving Mrs. Jackie are a daughter, Dena Price (Jimmy Ray) Disher, of Kingstree; grandchildren, Kala Disher and Tyler Disher, both of Kingstree; a great grandson, Rivers Lee; two brothers, Rudolph McCutcheon, of Cades and Paul McCutcheon, of Kingstree; a sister, Joann Coker, of Cades; a special beloved friend, Patrick Patterson; and her beloved dog, Tiny.

     Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, July 17, 2020, in Sandy Bay Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 East Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 to help the family with funeral expenses.

Patsy Maynor Cannon, 79, widow of Harry Marcus Cannon, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

     Mrs. Cannon was born July 25, 1940, in Dillon, SC, a daughter of the late Paul Maynor and Mable Berry Maynor. Patsy attended Kingstree High School and was a housewife. She enjoyed reading and helping Harry when he was living.

     Surviving Mrs. Cannon are: her daughter, Lisa Cannon of Salters; 2 brothers, Grady Maynor of James Island, SC and Bill Maynor of Salters, SC; and several nieces and nephews.

     Graveside funeral services will be private. Memorials may be sent to Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 E. Main St., Kingstree, SC 29556 to assist with medical and funeral expenses.  

Florence Clementine Mims Metts, 89, widow of Hampton M. Metts, died Sunday, July 12, 2020, in NHC Healthcare in Murrells Inlet, SC.

Mrs. Metts was born April 20, 1931, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Apgar Durant Mims and Annie Harriett Covington Mims. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and continued her studies at Draughn’s Business College, Richland Technical College, and Rutledge College at the University of South Carolina, all in Columbia, SC. She completed their courses in secretarial training and medical office procedures, receiving certificates in each course. Throughout her career, she worked at medical offices in Columbia and Charleston before retiring to Moncks Corner.

Florence was married to Hampton Metts for eighteen years. Together they enjoyed gardening, travel, Hampton’s children and grandchildren, square dancing and their church family at Grace Community Baptist Church in Moncks Corner. Florence lovingly cared for Hampton in his decline until his death in 2010.

Surviving Mrs. Metts are four nephews and a niece who remember her fondly along with the life and memories they shared on the Mims’ farm. In addition to her husband Hampton and her parents, “Dewey” and Annie Mims, Florence was preceded in death by: brother Durant Mims; sisters, Curtis Ann Mims Moses, Dolly Mims Poston, Mary Mims, and Grace Mims Wilson; and three nieces, Lorraine Kropf, Roberta Burrows, and Lois Ann Shaft

Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Grace Community Baptist Church, PO Box 985, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, c/o Amy Sanders, 3508 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or any veteran’s charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

      He loved history and land.

     Peter Gaillard Gourdin IV, husband of the late Lois Baker Gourdin, died on July 9, 2020, at Franke at Seaside in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina at the age of 97. Peter was born on March 31, 1923, the first son of Peter Gaillard Gourdin and Ada Bell Brockinton Gourdin, in the original home of his grandparents, Dr. William Virginius Brockinton and Mamie Rush Brockinton in Kingstree, SC.

     At 13 years of age, he attended Porter Military Academy in Charleston, South Carolina for the next four years and graduated in 1940. He attended the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, the University of South Carolina, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy/Kings Point in New York. He served during World War II and sailed merchant ships throughout the world.

     In 1948, Peter married Mary Lois Baker of Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He was predeceased by his wife, his infant son, Peter Gaillard Gourdin V, his brother, William Brockinton Gourdin, and his sister, Virginia Brockinton Gourdin. He is survived by a son, Theodore Gaillard Gourdin, MD (Elizabeth) of Sullivan’s Island, SC and a daughter, Lois Gaillard Gourdin Evans (Marion) of Georgetown, SC.

     A private family burial was held on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at the Williamsburg Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. Memorials may be sent to The Huguenot Society of South Carolina, 138 Logan Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Lucy Marie Tisdale, 55, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at her home.

     Ms. Tisdale was born January 13, 1965, in Bishopville, SC, a daughter of the late William James Mauldin and Lillie Mae Springs Mauldin. She was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and was a presser at Royal Dry Cleaners.

     Surviving Ms. Tisdale are : her sister, Betty Mouzon; 2 nieces, Cindy Serrato and Crystal Marlow; 2 nephews, Jason Mouzon and Brian Mouzon; and many great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by a sister, Diane Mouzon and her son, Michael Eugene Tisdale.

          Funeral services will be private due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 E Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 to help with costs. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

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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.

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 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.

     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. “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.

     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” 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 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 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.