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 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.  

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.

     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.

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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 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 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.

     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 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, 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.

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.

James “Jimmy” Lamar Ward, 79, of Saluda, SC, passed away on April 10, 2020, in Greenwood, SC after a long illness.

   Jimmy was born in Florence County, SC, on June 11, 1940, son of the late Haskell Lamar Ward and Lucille Lowder Ward. He attended Kingstree High School and graduated from Clemson University.

He married Patricia Ann Ward (née Joseph) on July 23, 1966, in Charleston, SC.

     Jimmy worked in many positions for Milliken & Company, including as production superintendent; owned The Wardrobe, Inc., a retail clothing store; worked for Diversey Corporation/DuBois Chemical Company as an account executive; and served as Executive Director of the Saluda County Economic Development Board, for which he received the Outstanding Service Award for Economic Development from the South Carolina House of Representatives. He also served as a Lieutenant in the South Carolina Army National Guard.

     He gave generously of his time to numerous professional and civic organizations, including the Piedmont Technical College Board of Visitors, the Clemson Extension Service Advisory Board, Clemson University Palmetto Leadership, the Saluda Arts Council, and Junior Achievement.

     Jimmy was a passionate Clemson Tigers fan, an avid golfer, and always the first person on the dance floor. He was kind, generous, and a poet at heart. He never spent a night away from home unless it was absolutely necessary and loved spending time with his family – especially his grandsons, who brought him so much joy and laughter. 

    In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by a brother, Lajoe George Ward, and a sister, Adelle Ward Gamble. 

    Jimmy is survived by his wife, Patricia Joseph Ward; his children, Leslie Ward Fletcher of Greenville, SC and James Lamar (Mason) Ward, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his brother, Johnny Hugh Ward of Kingstree, SC; and grandchildren, James Lamar Ward, III and Drury Benjamin Ward of Mt. Pleasant, SC.

    Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private burial service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Greeleyville, SC. Arrangements are by Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC.

     Many thanks to Regina and to Karen and Katherine with Sheppard’s Helping Hands for the exceptional care, kindness, and support they provided Jimmy and his family. Also, special thanks to Katharine Few with the Prisma Health Center for Success in Aging, the doctors and nurses at Self Regional, and the staff at Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont.

    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of James Lamar Ward to St. Williams Catholic Church at 1199 Ridge Spring Highway, Ward, SC 29166.

Troy Marshall Gause,60, husband of Sandra Powell Gause, died at McLeod Regional Medical Center on Thursday, April 2, 2020.

     Mr. Gause was born October 3, 1959, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Troy Melton and Doris Cooper Gause. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School.  Marshall worked at Gause Brother’s Scrap Metal. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, making knives, turkey calls, sling shots and was an avid archer. Marshall was a member of Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church.

     Surviving Mr. Gause, in addition to his wife Sandra, are: sons, Carlton Marshall “Scooter” Gause, of Kingstree, and Joshua Brenton (Ginger) Gause, of Galivants Ferry; grandchildren, Austin Rabon, Sammie Rabon, and granddaughter on the way, Savannah-Faye Huntleigh Gause; brothers, Keith (Missy) Marshall, Ernest Gause, Stanley (Glenda) Gause, and Raymond (Billie Lynn) Gause; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

   A private committal service for Mr. Gause’s immediate family will be held in Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. A memorial worship and celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

   Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund, at www.kidneyfund.org or Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 37 McCall Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 .  

Don Royal Chandler, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday morning, March

22, 2020, passing away most peacefully at the McLeod Hospice House after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

      Mr. Chandler was born December 6, 1938, in his hometown of Lane, SC, the youngest son of the late Alvin Laurence and Janie Belle Royal Chandler. He was a 1956 graduate of Kingstree High School. Upon graduation, Mr. Chandler’s career began at Thomas Ford Motor Company of Kingstree as a parts salesman, where he first saw his beloved wife of 56 years, Bertha Ann, when she came in to make her car payment. He left this job to become an auto mechanic and co-owner of Chandler’s Garage for over 37 years where he worked harmoniously with his brother, together serving Lane as well as the surrounding communities. In 1994, Mr. Chandler became a shop mechanic/transporter with the SC Department of Transportation from which he retired after 12 years. Don was a life-long and “All In” Clemson fan who looked forward to every football season for the fun rivalries. Mr. Chandler was an active elder, deacon, and Sunday School superintendent of his hometown Lane Presbyterian Church until it was closed in 1996. He, along with his family, then transferred membership to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, where he was also a long-time elder. Don was a member of the Berean Sunday School class, the Men’s Morning breakfast group and former chair of the Evangelism & Service committee. Through this committee, he coordinated and helped served the Blessed Angela meals to those less fortunate. Upon his retirement, Don continued his lifelong ministry of service to others through his visits to shut-ins and nursing home residents until he became physically unable. When his Parkinson’s disease progressed, Don became an assisted living resident of The Methodist Manor and later as a skilled care resident of The Heritage Home, both in Florence, SC. In these communities, Don pressed onward with his true life’s calling—being God’s disciple, sharing his light and love to all he encountered even until his last earthly breath.

      Surviving to love and cherish the precious memories of this good, faithful, disciple of God and servant are: his wife, Bertha Ann Ard Chandler of the home; his daughters, Donna Marie C. (Johnny) White, of Kingstree; Elizabeth Ann C. (Brian) Wieber, of Davidson, NC; his two granddaughters, Chandler Louise White and Caroline Elizabeth Wieber; and many nieces and nephews. Don also had special friends he considered family, Anne and Daniel (Danny) Caison of Kingstree, SC. Mr. Chandler was predeceased by his parents and brother, Alvin Laurence Chandler, Jr.

    A private committal service for Mr. Chandler’s immediate family will be held in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. A memorial worship and celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

      Memorials may be made to the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 North Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or McLeod Hospice, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0051.

    The family wishes to express our gratitude for the love and support shown to us by so many. A special thanks to the staff of The Manor, Heritage Home, and McLeod Hospice for the loving care provided to Don throughout this journey. We thank God with every remembrance of you.

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

Billy Harrelson, 88, husband of Lila Mae Hucks Harrelson, died at Bethea Retirement Community on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

     Mr. Harrelson was born on August 7, 1931, in Conway, SC, a son of the late Malcom and Mamie Thompkins Harrelson. He attended Horry County Schools and was an Army Veteran where he served in the 1^st Cavalry division in the Korean War. He was quite an entrepreneur, he owned Dr. Pepper and Canada Dry Franchises in Conway and Kingstree, Purina Feed Mill in Rowland, NC, and Harrelson Transfer Lines in Kingstree. Mr. Billy retired from Town of Kingstree as Water Superintendent.  He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and served as a deacon. Mr. Billy enjoyed going to church and spending time with family. He was a hard worker and never expected anyone to do something he wouldn’t do.

     Surviving Mr. Harrelson, in addition to his wife Lila Mae of 68 years, are: his son, Tony (Sybel) Harrelson, of Kingstree; his daughter, Billie Jo (Glenn) Lee, of Lake City; grandchildren, Curtis (Tiffany), Mark, Carrie, and Shane Harrelson; five great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Harrelson was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Baxley; and two sons, Rex Harrelson and Tommy Harrelson.

    Funeral services will be 1PM Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway. Mr. Harrelson’s family will receive friends one hour prior the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Helen McGill Shuler Adams passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Lord on March 11, 2020, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, South Carolina. Born to John Yancey and Pauline Watson McGill in the Cedar Swamp community of Williamsburg County on January 16, 1923, she outlived her ten brothers and sisters. She was also predeceased by two husbands: Molton Ancrum Shuler, a combat casualty of the Korean conflict in 1952, and Guy Dent Adams, who died of cancer in 1974. She is survived by a daughter, Sheryl Shuler McCutchen (Willie) and two sons, Malcolm Duane Shuler (Lawton) and Guy Dent Adams, Jr. (Linda Anne). She also leaves one grandson, Jonathan Shuler (Mandy), and four granddaughters, Elizabeth Shuler Griffin (Keith), Sarah McCutchen Schutte (Craig), Anne Miller Adams Harper (Walt) and Mary Webb Adams, as well as three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

     After graduation from Kingstree High School followed by Winthrop College in 1943, she worked briefly as a government decoding analyst for the Signal Corps in Washington, D.C. In 1944, she began a teaching career focused on early childhood education in Beaufort, South Carolina, before returning to continue in her beloved Williamsburg County. She worked as an elementary school teacher in the public schools and served as a Sunday school teacher for all ages. Her teaching efforts formed an integral part of Christian witness and education throughout the community.

      Despite the premature deaths of both husbands, she reared three children. She instilled in them lessons learned through her faith in Jesus, including the importance of service to others. She taught by example: she devotedly mentored individuals for years until they attained college degrees or became successful business owners; she instigated a furniture ministry to help those in need create a warm home; she worked tirelessly for numerous organizations such as the Kingstree Housing Authority, the Williamsburg County Council on Aging, the Disabilities and Special Needs Board – to name just a few. As an active member of Kingstree First Baptist Church, she opened her home to displaced travelers, hurricane victims, and summer youth workers. She would be the first to say, “To God be the glory” for being able to help meet the needs of others.

      A memorial service will be held at Kingstree First Baptist Church on Sunday, March 15, at 2 PM, followed by visitation in the family life center. Williamsburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist for the family life center.

     Everette Marion Disher, Jr., “Noody”, 72, husband of Sylvia Baxley Disher, died at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

     Mr. Disher was born January 12, 1948, in Sumter, SC, a son of the late Everette Marion Disher and Anna Turner Disher. He worked at Colonial Rubber and as an SSP chip packing forklift operator at Nan Ya Plastics Corporation for 18 years.  Everette also enjoyed doing auto restoration.

     Surviving Mr. Disher, in addition to his wife Sylvia of the home, are: sons, Jimmy Ray (Dena) Disher; and Phil Disher, both of Kingstree; grandchildren, Kala Disher and Tyler Disher; great grandson, Rivers Keith Lee, affectionately known as “G.W.” and “Big Red”; and a sister, Jenny (Wayne) Corbett, of Kingstree. Mr. Everette was preceded in death by two sisters, Willaree Moates and Anna Faye Disher; and two brothers, Joe Disher and Pee Wee Disher.

     Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mr. Disher’s family will receive friends on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 6PM to 8PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 44-A Markfield Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 or at www.lung.org.  

Mrs. Norma Grizzard Baylor, 77, widow of Lonnie Paul Baylor, Sr., died Monday, March 2, 2020, at her Grandson’s Home in Kingstree.
Mrs. Baylor was born August 11, 1942, in Augusta, GA, a daughter of the late Robert Norman “Bud” and Madge Knight Grizzard. Norma was a waitress at the Huddle House in Kingstree and she was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.
Surviving are: her daughter, Tammy (Gary Timmons) Justice, of Manning; her son, Bobby (Diane) Baylor, of Kingstree; 5 grandchildren, Josh (Shana) Baylor, Heather (John) Timmons, Hannah (Wyatt Driggers) Justice, Tyler Baylor and Holdon Baylor; 1 step granddaughter, Jennifer (Nikkei) Timmons; 12 great grandchildren, Morgan Lane, Allie Baylor, JT Baylor, Addison Timmons, McKinley Timmons, Carter Timmons, Hampton Timmons, Paisley Eaddy, Gannon Driggers, Grace Timmons, Marlei Timmons, and Mason Timmons. In addition to her parents and her husband Lonnie P. Baylor, Sr., Norma was preceded in death by two sons, Edward Lewis Baylor and Lonnie Paul “Pretty Paul” Baylor, Jr.
Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Second Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Charles Larry Player, 76, husband of Sharon Johnson Player, died at home in Salters Friday, February 28, 2020.

     Mr. Player was born July 3, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, SC, a son of the late Daniel Early Player and Sarah Elizabeth McConnell Player. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School in Andrews, SC, and was a US Navy veteran. Charles retired from Georgia Pacific, where he was the Purchasing Agent. He was a faithful member of Spring Gulley Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Charles loved fishing and was devoted to caring for all animals, especially his fur babies at home.  

     Surviving Mr. Player, in addition to his wife Sharon of the home, are: daughters, Laurie (Tim) Campbell of St Stephen, Pam (Seth) Overton of Salters, and Shannon (John) Caison of Moncks Corner; sons, Larry (Tricia) Player of Moncks Corner and Shane (Michelle) Green of Summerville; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a brother, Ronald (Nancy) Player of Russellville; a sister, Christine (Tony) Strickland of Goose Creek; and a brother-in-law, Karl Robinson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Player was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Charles Player; 3 brothers, Dan, Leonard and Perry Player; 2 sisters-in-law, Victoria and Jane Player; 3 sisters, Lelia Robinson, Joann Howard, and Orene Player; and 2 brothers-in-law, Heyward Howard and Tony Strickland.

     A memorial service will be 1 PM Monday, March 2, 2020, at Spring Gulley Baptist Church. Mr. Player’s family will receive friends at the church beginning at 11:30 AM until time for the service. Memorials may be made to Spring Gulley Baptist Church, 2107 US Hwy 521, Andrews, SC 29510 or Alzheimers Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Constance “Connie” Elizabeth Smith Benton, 88, widow of George Ansel Benton, Sr., died Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

     Mrs. Benton was born December 28, 1931, in Charleston, a daughter of the late Fritz and Blanche Miller Smith. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and Rice Business College of Charleston. Connie worked at Carolina Tobacco Warehouse in Kingstree and other tobacco warehouses in Lake City and Hemingway as a book keeper. She also arranged and led bus tours for groups from Kingstree and surrounding areas.

     Surviving are: her son, George A. “Boog” Benton, Jr. and his wife Carla, of Myrtle Beach; 2 grandchildren, Emily B. (Cobi) Christiansen, and Hugh Benton, both of Myrtle Beach; and 2 brothers, Fritz (Margaret) Smith and Ronnie (Ann) Smith, both of Kingstree.

      Funeral services will be held at 2PM Saturday, February 29, 2020, in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends an hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.