Mr. Harry Marcus Cannon, 81, husband of Patsy Maynor Cannon, died at home Friday, September 20, 2019, after a long illness.

Mr. Cannon was born February 12, 1938, in Georgetown, a son of the late William Albert Cannon and Josephine Medlin Cannon. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a US Air Force veteran. Harry worked at Kingstree Manufacturing (Milliken) for almost 50 years and was a member of Union Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

Surviving Mr. Cannon, in addition to his wife Patsy, are: his daughter, Lisa Cannon of Salters; sisters, Lois Cannon Braxton and Brenda C. Driggers; brother, Wendell Cannon; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by brothers, Carl, Frank, Steve and Frances Cannon and sister, Jeanette C. Smith.

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

Mrs. Shirley Ferguson Hanna, 92, widow of William Doward Hanna, died Sunday, September 15, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

     Mrs. Hanna was born in Carlisle, England, a daughter of the late Robert Hewitt and Eleanor Hodgson Ferguson. She attended school in England and was a Customer Control Manager for Colonial Rubber. Mrs. Shirley was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church.

          Surviving Mrs. Hanna, are: her children, Deborah G. Hanna, of Effingham, Donna F. Hanna, of Myrtle Beach, and D. Carlisle (Mary) Hanna, of Greeleyville; granddaughter, Krystal Gentry and her fiancé Adam Levings; grandsons, Michael Branham and Brian Branham; great grandchildren, Wyatt Levings and Logan Levings; and a brother, John Cameron (Caroline) Ferguson, of Cambridgeshire, England. Mrs. Shirley was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert H. Ferguson and Joseph D. Ferguson, and two sisters in laws, Margaret Ferguson and June Ferguson.

     Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Hanna’s family will receive friends at Williamsburg Funeral Home from 12:30 to 1:30 just prior to the service. Memorials may be sent to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet St., Kingstree, SC 29556 or Agape Hospice, 5 South Mill Street, Manning, SC 29102. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

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Mrs. Daisy Mae Geddings Mouzon, 66, wife of Murdock Mouzon, died Saturday, September 14, 2019, at home after a long illness.

     Mrs. Mouzon was born October 12, 1952, in Sumter, SC, a daughter of the late Harmon Ezra and Myrtle Elizabeth Irick Geddings. She was a graduate of Sumter County schools and was a bookkeeper. Daisy was a devoted, fun-loving mother and grandmother who always gave her time and her heart. She was a faithful church member who loved the Lord and taught her children the importance of following His word and worshipping Him.

          Surviving Mrs. Mouzon, in addition to her husband Murdock, are: her children, Sandi (Bobby) Turner and Billy (Angela) Mouzon; and grandchildren, Wesley Turner, Landan Mouzon and Lawson Mouzon.

     Graveside funeral services will be 4 PM Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Mouzon Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Mouzon’s family will receive friends in the church sanctuary from 3 to 3:45 just prior to the service. Memorials may be sent to Mouzon Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Louise Mouzon, 2620 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mr. Ossie Purdis Gause, 85, widower of Linnie Mae Powell Gause, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in McLeod Regional Medical Center.

     Mr. Gause was born September 26, 1933, in Kingstree, a son of the late Clyde Gause and Josie Carraway Gause. He was retired from Santee Electric Cooperative after 46 years of service. Mr. Gause was a retired minister of the Pentecostal Church having served at Hanna’s Chapel, Quimby, and Greeleyville churches. He was a member of Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church.

          Surviving Mr. Gause are his son, Purdis Gause of Summerton, SC and two brothers, Thomas Gause of Virginia and Barney Gause of Kingstree. In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Gause was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.

     Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Mr. Gause’s family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Dr. Harry Wells Floyd, 81, husband of Nancy Haselden Floyd, died Monday, September 9, 2019, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

     Dr. Floyd was born in Olanta, SC on December 21, 1937, a son of the late Harry Pate and Alyce Willoughby Floyd.  He was a 1955 graduate of Olanta High School and received a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of SC in 1959.  He served in the SC Air National Guard for one year and the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey for two years. He then entered the Medical College of SC and graduated in 1968. Dr. Floyd did his two year residency at the Medical College of SC specializing in internal medicine. He began his practice in Kingstree on July 13, 1970, specializing in family medicine, obstetrics, and orthopaedics. Dr. Floyd delivered over 1500 babies.  He served on the Williamsburg Regional Hospital Board of Trustees for over 38 years and was a member of the Medical University of SC Board of Visitors for many years. He was retired from his family practice, Williamsburg Medical Associates. Dr. Floyd was a highly respected community leader and a dedicated medical professional. He was a compassionate, caring doctor who was loved by his patients and the community as a whole. The Town of Kingstree honored him on April 19, 2010, by designating that day “Dr. Harry W. Floyd Day”. That same month, Senator Yancey McGill introduced into the SC Senate a resolution “to congratulate Kingstree’s Dr. Harry W. Floyd upon the occasion of his retirement, to commend him for his many years of dedicated service as a medical professional, and to wish him much happiness and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.”  Dr. Floyd was a member of First Baptist Church in Kingstree. He enjoyed fishing and rod building when he wasn’t taking care of others.

          Surviving Dr. Floyd, in addition to his wife Nancy, are: a daughter, Geri Grier (Rhett) Garner of Florence; two sons, Stephen Wells (Jennifer) Floyd of Hanahan and David Thomas (Maggie) Floyd of Florence; and 4 grandchildren, Kymber Legg, Samuel Floyd, William Floyd, and Harry Wells Floyd.

     Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Kingstree First Baptist Church, with burial in Williamsburg Cemetery. Dr. Floyd’s family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday in the Family Life Center at Kingstree First Baptist Church. Memorials may be sent to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

      Joseph “Joe” Reid Faulk passed away Friday, August 30, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

     Joe was born May 4, 1960, in Chattanooga, TN, the son of Marian Duke Faulk and the late Hadley Reid Faulk, of Kingstree, SC. He graduated from Peachtree High School in Atlanta, GA and attended Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee. Joe was an active member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon and attended the Breian Sunday School class.

          He is survived by: two daughters, Katie and Martha Carrie of Atlanta, GA; sister, Lynn Faulk (Ron) Harris of Houston, TX; and his mother Marian Duke Faulk of Kingstree, SC.

          Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 9, 2019 in Grace Hall at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.  Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary Renovation Fund, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mr. Christopher “Chris” G. Osborne, 60, husband of Rosie Osborne, died suddenly Saturday, August 24, 2019, in Myrtle Beach.

     Chris was born August 27, 1958, in Kingstree, a son of the late Harry J. and Barbara Timmons Osborne. Chris graduated from Williamsburg Academy and attended Francis Marion University.  He was the owner of Grays Used Cars, Inc. and was currently working as general manager at 52 Auto Parts and Sales, LLC. 

     For over 39 years, Chris was a member of the Inglesby #267 AFM Masonic Lodge. He was a Past Master 12 times, a past secretary, and was currently serving as treasurer.  His love of the Masonic Lodge and his love of the game of golf led him to spearhead the Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser. 

     Chris’ leadership skills extended well beyond the Masonic Lodge.  In 2013, he was presented the HomeTown Township Award from the Town of Kingstree. In 2017, he was honored with the key to the Town of Kingstree for his dedication to the community and his positive impact on the youth in the community.  

     Chris was an avid stock car driver. He began his racing career in 1988 at the Sumter Motor Speedway and soon moved to the asphalt at Florence I95 Speedway.  He took the Black “00” to the winner’s circle over 200 times and won ten track championships. In 1989, he was awarded the most popular driver. 

     Anyone who knows Chris knows he loved good southern, vinegar based barbecue. He was a member of the South Carolina Barbecue Association and was a certified judge. In October, he could be found organizing and directing the Kingstree Pig Pickin’.

     In his spare time, he coached small fry tackle division for Clarendon County Football League and also coached Dixie Youth baseball for the Kingstree Rec Department. 

     He served on the Pastor Parish Relationship Committee at Greeleyville United Methodist Church where he was a member. 

          Chris’ legacy lives on through the lives of his beloved wife of 41 years, Rosie Osborne of Salters; his two cherished daughters, Brandie Hayes (Nick) of Florence and Kristen Williams (Lilton) of Salters; his treasured grandchildren Blane and Harrison Hayes of Florence and Kaylee and Braydon Caulder of Salters; two step-grandchildren Evan and Addison Williams of North Carolina; and his biggest supporter, his brother, Chuck Osborne (Rachel) of Jacksonville, Florida.

     A memorial service celebrating Chris’ life will be at 11 am Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Greeleyville United Methodist Church, PO Box 247, Greeleyville, SC 29056 or Williamsburg Academy, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Hazel Ann Tisdale, 69, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at the McCall Hospice House of Greenville.

Born in Kingstree, SC, May 24, 1950, she was a daughter of the late JC & Hattie Strong Tisdale. She was a graduate of Lander University and received her Master’s Degree from Clemson University. She was a retired educator having taught in the public school system of South Carolina for over 41 years. Ms. Tisdale attended Simpsonville United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three sisters, Crama Clarkson and husband Sam of Kingstree, Gayle O’Dell of Greenville and Nancy Stuckey of Columbia; nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews, Chip O’Dell (Angela), Michelle Foster (Todd), Emily Perkins (Charles), Hannah Harrison, Will O’Dell, Taylor Perkins, Lara O’Dell and Haylee Grace Perkins. She was predeceased by a brother, Mac Tisdale.

Memorial services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Lowe and Rev. Dr. Mike Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at Blyth Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00 Saturday afternoon.

A graveside committal service will be held in  Tisdale Cemetery in Kingstree at 1:30 PM on Sunday, August 25, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice House of Greenville, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Rev. Victor E. Smith, 74 of Irmo, SC entered into the presence of the Lord on August 6, 2019, at his home with his loving wife, Rev. Ruth Lenn Lambert-Smith by his side. Victor was born on April 5, 1945, in Williamsburg County, SC to the late Rev. Henry Ervin “Doc” Smith and Rev. Bertha Mae (Lane) Smith.

Victor and Ruth were married for almost 11 joy-filled months and were very much in love. Ruth supported Victor in his role of pastoral ministry as the SC District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God and they were together constantly sharing Christ’s love in so many beautiful ways including loving their families extravagantly. Most notably, they were committed to their 15 beautiful, handsome and cherished grandchildren and were so faithful in spending time with them as evidence of their love.

Victor was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Sylvia Nell Smith. They did everything together during that time! They raised three loving sons, Rev. Justin Smith (Angela), Camron Smith (Andi) and Ryan Smith (Katie) all of Irmo, SC and also were blessed to love and nurture their 10 grandchildren. Victor is also survived by his sisters, Margie Gray, and Margaret Burrows; sisters–in-love, Betsy Smith and Carolyn Humphrey. Victor was preceded in death by his brothers, Lewis Smith and Lorraine Humphrey; sister, Rev. Joye Bowman and her husband, Ernest; brother-in-love, Gene Gray.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 13, at 10 a.m. at Christian Life Church, 2700 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC with Celebration Service to follow at 12 p.m. Interment will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC.

In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to the Victor & Nell Smith Camp Scholarship Fund. Please contact 803-936-0541, SC District Assemblies of God.

Online condolences may be sent to  www.templeshalloranfuneralhome.com

     Jeanne Matthews Walker, 70, widow of Wade H. Walker, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 29, 2019, at the “Ranch”, her beloved home where she was surrounded by some of her most loved things- her chickens, her horse, her dog, her cats, her new porch, and her Secret Garden.

     Mrs. Walker was born September 9, 1948, in Andrews, a daughter of the late Winston Bryant Matthews and Mary Elizabeth McQueen Matthews. She was a graduate of Andrews High School and worked at Piggly Wiggly for more than twenty years. Jeanne had a love for animals and yard work, but her most favorite place in the world was by the seashore where she spent many a weekend in a lounge chair soaking up the sun and finding peace from the smell of the ocean and the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore. Jeanne had a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed singing in the choir at Kingstree United Methodist Church and in the choir at Trinity Methodist Church in Andrews, where she was currently a member. In addition to her parents and her husband Wade Walker, Jeanne was preceded in death by the most recent love of her life, Harold T. Bath.

          Jeanne leaves behind her only daughter, Josette T. (Ernie) Jarrett, of Kingstree and her beloved grandchildren who called her “Gampie”, Kyle (Lauren) Smith, Katie Jarrett, and Winston Jarrett.

      A memorial service will be 11 AM Thursday, August 1, 2019, in Trinity United Methodist Church in Andrews. Jeanne’s family will greet friends at the church at 10 AM until time for the service. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 205 S. Rosemary Avenue, Andrews, SC 29510 or Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Jeanne loved her family and after each visit, text, or call, they would say, “I love you, Mom (or “Gampie”) and Jeanne always replied with, “I love you more.”

Dorothy Turner “Dot” Scott, 89, widow of Albert LeRoy “Rusty” Scott, Jr., died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

Mrs. Scott was born May 14, 1930, in Cades, SC, a daughter of the late John Wesley Turner and Gertrude McElveen Turner. She was a graduate of Lake City High School, was the long-time office manager and corporate secretary for Thomas Motor Company and Bill Wright Ford, and was the secretary for Jenkinson Building Supply. Mrs. Scott was a former member and past president of the Kingstree Pilot Club. She was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Scott is survived by: a son, Albert LeRoy “Roy” (Linda Fitch) Scott, III of Kingstree; two daughters, Helen S. (Arnold) Tyler of Kingstree and Dorothy Jane S. (Bobby) McCaskill of Battleboro, NC; a brother, Dennis Ray (Emily) Turner of Darlington; four grandchildren, John A. (Amanda)Tyler, Jr. of Alamagordo, NM, Jason A. Tyler of Kingstree, Russell (Rebecca) Mouzon, Jr. of Tarboro, NC, and Brandy (Moe Sledge) Atkinson of Rocky Mount, NC; and ten great grandchildren, John “J.T.” Tyler, III, Bryan A. (Kalyn) Tyler, Channler Tyler, Jaden Tyler, Klaire Young, Caleb Mouzon, Justin Mouzon, Seth Atkinson, McKenzie Atkinson and Maurice Atkinson. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by two siblings, Bertha Mae Brabham and Wesley Turner.

A memorial service will be 3 PM Sunday, July 28, 2019, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Mrs. Scott’s family will greet friends at 2 PM at the funeral home just before the service. A private family committal will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to McLeod Health Foundation, McLeod Hospice House, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551.

Jean Ann Mouzon, 82, widow of Siah Mouzon, died Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Lake Moultrie Nursing  Home in St Stephen, SC.

     Mrs. Mouzon was born October 24, 1936, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late James Moseley and Mary Frances Harrington Moseley.

          Jean Ann is survived by several cousins.

      A family graveside service will be 11 AM Monday, July 15, 2019, at Mouzon Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Joe Anne Beatty Strong, 88, widow of Ralph W. Strong, Sr., died Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Conway.

Mrs. Strong was born October 3, 1930, in Clinton, SC, a daughter of the late George Edgar and Annie Baker Beatty. She was a 1947 graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Winthrop College. Mrs. Strong was a former customer service representative at Santee Electric Co-op and worked on the 1970 US Census. She was a former member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church.

Surviving Mrs. Strong is her son, R. Willard Strong, Jr., of Manning, SC. In addition to her parents and her husband Ralph, Mrs. Strong was preceded in death by her son, Edward A. Strong and her brother, George Edgar Beatty, Jr.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC, with burial to follow in Tisdale Cemetery. Mrs. Strong’s family will receive friends at 2 PM until time for the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Steve Brown, 1112 Central Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Agape Hospice, 3009C Church Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

James “Jim” David Baker, Jr., 70, died peacefully on Thursday morning, July 11, 2019, at home in Columbia, South Carolina.  Jim was born in Kingstree on March 12, 1949.  He will be remembered as a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather. He was very dedicated to his family and the Lord Jesus Christ.

The funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. Visitation with the family will be at 3 pm, followed by the service at 4 pm.  The burial will be immediately following at the cemetery of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. An additional visitation will be held on Saturday evening, July 13, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the home of Hal and Cookie Adams at 6137 Hampton Ridge Road Columbia, 29209.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Linda Breeden Baker; they just celebrated their 36^th wedding anniversary on July 2. Jim is also survived by his precious daughter Victoria (Vicki) Baker Mengel, son-in law Hunter Mengel, and adorable granddaughter Henley  Mengel, (who lovingly called him “PaPa”), and Baby Mengel (expected fall 2019) of Mount Pleasant.  He is also survived by his sister Cora (Cookie) Baker Adams and brother-in-law Harold (Hal) Hoyt Adams, Jr. of Columbia and younger brother Thomas Edgar Baker of Manning.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents James David Baker and Dorothy Hazel Epps Baker.

Jim grew up on the family farm in Salters.  When Jim was 10, his family moved to Kingstree where Jim graduated from Kingstree High School.  Jim often stated that Kingstree was a great place to grow up. He worked summers and often after school on the family farm.  He loved to drive the tractors!

Jim started his college career at the Baptist College of Charleston, now Charleston Southern University.  He continued classes at Midlands Tech, Benedict College, and the University of South Carolina, finishing his degree in Business Administration.  He worked for several years before returning to school to earn his degree in Mathematics and teaching certification at Converse College.  He started his teaching career in the SC prison system, where he felt a real calling from God to teach and to share His love.  He later taught at several high schools in the Columbia area until he retired. During retirement he tutored at Epworth Children’s Home and taught part-time at several schools, most recently at Irmo High School.

Jim had a lifetime love of cars.  In high school, he drove a Plymouth Valiant and a Chevrolet Corvair. When he finished high school, his dad bought him a new 1967 Dodge Dart, but he was not allowed to take it to college.  Jim owned several cars during his life time, but his favorites were his BMWs.  He and Linda owned 3 of them.  Jim did most of the service himself; the cars were always sparkling clean inside and out, even the engines!    He owned many tools and loved to tinker in his garage/workshop.  Jim was extremely organized and a sharp dresser as well.

Jim took up flying lessons before he met Linda.  She flew with him a few times, but after a scary airplane ride in a thunderstorm, Jim gave up flying airplanes and focused on boating. He owned a small sailboat and then a Catamaran.  One of Jim’s most prized possessions was the yellow and white Donzi boat he owned while Vicki was growing up.  During the summers, Jim and his family (his Mama, his sister and sister’s family, and his brother and brother’s daughter) would get together for a week at Cypress Point on Lake Marion. The group would spend time boating, swimming, eating and enjoying each other. Often, other friends and relatives would join in the gathering. This was the family vacation for many years.  Jim’s Donzi was always the fastest and the loudest boat around!  In later years, Jim built model cars; he also enjoyed sharing his RC cars, boats, and airplanes with his grand-nephews.

Charleston was a favorite place for Jim.  Though work brought Jim and Linda to Columbia, they started their married life in Charleston and their daughter Vicki was born there.  After Jim’s dad died in 1994, he stayed very close with his mother, who referred to him as her “Sweet Jim.”  The two of them would go to Charleston at least once a month.  Jim also loved the beach. Sometimes, he and his mom would go from Charleston to Myrtle Beach in one weekend.  Jim and Linda visited Vicki, Hunter, and Henley in Charleston as often as they could.  Jim and Henley, who turned one on March 21, had a joint surprise birthday celebration there on March 16. Over 60 people attended the grand party.  Jim was overwhelmed with the number of friends and family who came. Jim’s last trip to Charleston was on Father’s Day weekend, June 14-16.  Vicki and Hunter arranged a family boat ride for Jim in the Charleston area, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

Church was always an important part of Jim’s life.  He and Linda met at a Methodist church in Charleston.  They belonged to several different churches during their marriage.   Jim and Linda were members of Shandon Baptist Church at his passing.  His Sunday School class was extremely attentive to him and Linda during his bout with cancer.  On Sunday, June 30, 20 people gathered at Jim and Linda’s home for Sunday School. Even some neighbors came. Jim served the church in many capacities. He served as a Deacon at a previous church. His favorite thing to do at church was to teach Sunday School.  He taught as long as his health would allow. He loved to study the Bible and had many commentaries to help him understand God’s Word.  He loved to talk about God and the Bible to anyone who would listen.  Jim and Linda had attended Seacoast Church in Columbia and in Charleston during the last few years as often as he was able. When his cancer did not respond to chemotherapy, Jim remained steadfast in his Faith.  Even though the family knows that Jim is with Jesus and is now without pain, they will miss him- his smile and his kind spirit.

The family expresses appreciation to the Oncology Center in Columbia, especially Dr. Charles M. Butler and all the caring nurses.  They also express appreciation to Amedisys Hospice Care of Columbia for their professional and gentle care of Jim.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 Longstreet, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, c/o Amy Sanders, 3508 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Paulette Floyd McClary, 72, wife of James Hubert McClary, died Friday, July 5, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

     Mrs. McClary was born September 19, 1946, a daughter of the late Ebb and Lurlees Feagin Floyd. She attended Williamsburg County Schools and was retired from Piggly Wiggly. Paulette was a faithful member of Kingstree Church of God for 49 years, where she was a former treasurer.

          Surviving Mrs. McClary, in addition to her husband Hubert, are two sons, James Glenn (Tina) McClary and Ebb Gregory “Gregg” (Jessica) McClary; four grandchildren, Joshua, Hunter, Peyton and Candace; and a great granddaughter Lexi. In addition to her parents, Paulette was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Floyd and a brother, Cecil Floyd.

     Funeral services will be 1 PM Monday, July 8, 2019, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in McClary Cemetery. Paulette’s family will receive friends from 11 AM until time for the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Kingstree Church of God, 105 Gourdin Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mr. Henry Dale McKenzie, 79, husband of Velma Harrington McKenzie, died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at MUSC Health- Florence Medical Center.

     Dale was born April 13, 1940, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Harmon and Arcie Smith McKenzie. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and NC State University and was a lifelong farmer. Dale was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed all sports in general, especially WA Athletics, where his children and grandchildren excelled in sports. He loved his grandchildren and closely followed their activities. Dale loved his home of Sandy Bay and the people there. He enjoyed hosting duck hunts and the fellowship that went along with them. Dale received two awards that meant a lot to him: Williamsburg County Agriculturist of the Year and the Jim Kirven Service Award from Williamsburg Academy. He was the last surviving of thirteen children born to Arcie and Harmon McKenzie: 5 boys Herman, Gerald, Binkie, Richard “Sonny Boy”, (and Dale) McKenzie, and 8 girls, Belva O’Cain, Jean Kemmerlin, Josie Shorter, Theda Achee, Helen Pier, Sandra Cantey, Natalie McKenzie, and Marylin McKenzie. In addition to his parents and siblings, Dale was preceded in death by a son, Monte McKenzie.

          Surviving Dale, in addition to his wife Velma, are: a son, Tim (Donna) McKenzie, of Kingstree; 2 daughters, Lacee Sutton (Channing Matthews) and Candace (Al) Beard, both of Kingstree; 8 grandchildren, Taylor (Chris) Fulton, Breana, Madalyn, and Mack, Steele, Rivers, and Ann Hadley Sutton, and Skyler Graham; and a great grandchild, Summer Grace Fulton.

     Funeral services will be 4 PM Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial in Smith Cemetery. Dale’s family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to WA Booster Club, PO Box 2, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Mattie Sue Frierson Easler passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Lexington Medical Center.

     Sue was born June 23, 1921, and enjoyed 98 wonderful years on this earth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Easler, her daughter, Daisy Easler, her three brothers, Alton, John, and Thomas Frierson, and 5 sisters, Alice Johnson, Hattie Bradham, Ann Rice, Olive DeCaro, and Beulah Hill.

     Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Friday, July 5, 2019, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree and funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Greeleyville.

     Surviving are: her children; Ronald (Shirlene) Easler, Russ (Thomasine) Easler, Eddie (Yong) Easler, and Martha Fitzpatrick. In addition 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and sisters, Nell Altman and Betty (Charles) Dawkins

     Memorials may be sent to Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, c/o Amy Sanders, 3508 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

William David “Bill” Rohe, Jr., 93, widower of Mary Nexsen Rohe, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, SC.

     Graveside funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens 11095 Hemingway Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556. His family will receive friends at Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC  at 2 PM before the service.

     Mr. Rohe was born July 23, 1925, in Jersey Shore, PA, a son of the late William D. Rohe, Sr. and Blanche Estelle Gamble Rohe. He served in the US Army Air Corps after World War II, graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1951 with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and retired after 26 years from the U.S. Navy Electronic Systems Command as a civil servant.  During his service with the Navy Mr. Rohe was instrumental in creating the Satellite Tracking System, working with German rocket scientist, Wernher Von Braun and received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award. He was a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with the State of South Carolina and helped design the underground water system at MUSC. Mr. Rohe was a member of BPOE Lodge 242 in Charleston. In addition to his parents and his wife Mary, he was preceded in death by: 2 sisters, Mary Ellen Schach and Elizabeth June DeArmitt; and a brother, Richard Lee Rohe. .

     Surviving are: his daughter, Karen Elaine Rohe of Charleston, a brother, George G. Rohe of Williamsport, PA; a brother-in-law, E.V. (Ruth) Nexsen, Jr. of Kingstree; and many nieces and nephews.

     Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Coastal Center, 9995 Jamison Road, Ladson, SC 29456.

Elizabeth Louisa Coker Tyler, 97, died Monday, June 24, 2019, in McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

         Funeral services, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home, will be 11 AM Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Jay Johnson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Tyler’s family will receive friends from 10 AM in the church until time for the service.

     Mrs. Tyler was the widow of Wade Hampton Tyler, who predeceased her on March 25, 1990. She was the daughter of the late Millie Jane “Janie” Kirby Coker and Shadred Wanie Coker of the Hebron-Moore’s Crossroads Community. Born on September 28, 1921, she was the Valedictorian of her 1938 graduating class of the old Hebron High School of the Gowdy Community. In 1940 Mrs. Tyler received a degree in Commercial Science from Lander College of Greenwood. She worked for the law firm of W.E. Jenkinson, II for six years and retired from USDA, Farmers Home Administration District Office in Florence after 26 years of service. In 1973 she was voted by the USDA State Office in Columbia, SC, as “Outstanding County Office Clerk”. Mrs. Tyler was a lifelong member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School Secretary for 41 years. Lovingly called “Iza” by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, she was the center of their family and was beloved by all who knew her.

     Surviving Mrs. Tyler are: 2 daughters, Betty Jean (Kenneth) Lee and Peggy (Otto) Williamson; 4 grandchildren, Cindy (Steve) Hyatt, Brad Williamson, Gina (Wyman) Taylor, and Beth (Lynn) Cox; 10 great grandchildren, Steven Hyatt, Krysta Hyatt, Abbey Johnson, Anna Taylor, Ken Taylor, Meg Johnson, Jordan Boeddeker, Lee Johnson, Jessica Long and Jamie Prosser; 10 great great grandchildren, Rebecca Hyatt, Colton James, Michael Evans, Elizabeth Evans, Cami Evans, Tyler Prosser, Kinsley Prosser, Brayden James, Cathryn Hyatt and Bailey Miles; a special friend like family, Chris Bledsole; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Tyler was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Robin Williamson Long, 5 brothers, Marion, Culton, Ollie, Wofford, and Mack Ira Coker, and 4 sisters, Madeline Lyerly, Cecile Young, Ola Mae Welch, and Myrtle Cook. Mrs. Tyler’s family would like to thank the staff at Southland Health Care Center for their loving care of “Iza”.

    Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Mrs. Joan Gleiforst Czaplinski, 83, widow of Edward Czaplinski, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.

     Mrs. Czaplinski was born January 21, 1936, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, daughter of the late Frank and Helen Mazur Gleiforst. She was a retired secretary and a member of the community first aid squad in Bricktownship, New Jersey.

     Surviving Mrs. Czaplinski are: her children, Francis (Stephanie) Czaplinski, Steven Czaplinski, and Thomas Czaplinski.

     A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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