Halford Aytch Carter, husband of Lula Jane Carter, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019. Mr. Carter was a son of the late Herbert Aytch and Hattie Sue Carter.

     Surviving, in addition to his wife of 63 years, Lula Jane, are: his sons, Wendell (Allison) Carter and Hal Carter; 5 grandchildren, Warner, Creighton, Christian, Cameron and Brooke; 2 great grandchildren, Brendon Carter and Ryan Carter; and 2 sisters, Lucy Huntz and Betty Phillips. In addition to his parents, Hal was preceded in death by his son, Al Carter; brothers, Herbert Carter, Jr., George Carter, William Carter, and Douglas Carter; and a sister, Mary Ruhlin.

    Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, June 23, 2019, in Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 84 Mt. Vernon Road, Greeleyville, SC. The family will receive friends after the service in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, C/o Amy Sanders, 3508 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

     John Willis Tisdale, Sr., 78, husband of Linnie Matthews Tisdale, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, in MUSC Florence Medical Center.

     Mr. Tisdale was born June 13, 1941, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late John Clyde and Margaret McKnight Tisdale. He attended Cedar Swamp School and retired from Pepsi Cola, where he drove the delivery truck for 20 years and was the warehouse manager for 10 years. Mr. Tisdale was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Willis was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and a member of the choir.

     Surviving Mr. Tisdale, in addition to his wife Linnie, of Kingstree, are: his daughters, Mary Lynn (Herman) Hagwood, Dianne Williamson, Debbie (Darrin) Kirby, and Vicky (Chris) Bryant, all of Kingstree; a son, John Willis (Bridgett) Tisdale, Jr., of Kingstree; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and a sister, Lorene Gause. In addition to his parents, Mr. Tisdale was preceded in death by his brothers, Furman Tisdale and Winston Tisdale.

     Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church, with a burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Tisdale’s family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mr. Francis Marion Wilson, Sr., 101, of Kingstree died on June 15, 2019, at Southland Health Care Center. The son of the late Marion McNulty (M.C.) and Ada Blakely Wilson, he was born March 27, 1918, in the Oceda community of Andrews.  A graduate of Andrews High School, Francis enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served for 5 years during World War II in the Pacific in Australia and New Guinea. After the war he worked with his brother-in-law, Theron Burrows, at Burrows Esso, later Cooper’s Country Store.  Formerly a very active member of Kingstree United Methodist Church, Francis was a choir member for 68 years and was a past secretary of the Administrative Board and past president of the Men’s Club. He enjoyed volunteering at Williamsburg Regional Hospital and was extremely active in his community until the age of 97. He embraced life, his family, and his friends!

            He was predeceased by his wife, Corinne Reveley Wilson and son-in-law, Leonard Jonte, brothers, Benton, Leland, Carl, and Blakely (Pete) Wilson and sisters, Louise Burrows, and Bernice Ackerman.  Francis is survived by his son, Frank (Lynn) Wilson of Cades, daughters, Reveley (Greg) Thomy of Lake City, and Virginia Jonte of Greeleyville, grandchildren, Adam (Christen) Wilson of Hanahan, and Kyle Wilson of Cades, Wil (Heather) Thomy of Lake City, Mary Alice T. (Justin) Bogue of Lake City, and John (Casey) Thomy of Columbia, Tracy J. (Justin) Kellahan, Blakely J. (Ned) Hemingway, Margaret J. (Evan) Reynolds all of Kingstree, and 12 great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law Sally Wilson of Florida, and his wonderful nieces and nephews.

            The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Kingstree United Methodist Church Ladies Parlor with the funeral service following in the church sanctuary at 11:00 AM. Burial, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home, will be in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

            The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Ann Graham, Lou Ellen Brown, Jannie Wilson, Tommicena Arthur, Chandra Epps and to the staff of Southland Health Care Center, Florence, for their devoted care.

            Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet, St., Kingstree, SC 29556, Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, PO Box 568, Kingstree, SC 29556, or to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mazel Lee Goude McCall, 82, widow of Rev. Bill McCall, died Monday, June 10, 2019, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

     Mrs. McCall was born June 5, 1937, in Florence County, a daughter of the late Lewington E. and Della E. Prosser Goude. She was a graduate of Holmes Theological Seminary School and was a Certified Nursing Assistant. Mrs. Mazel retired from Kingstree Nursing Facility and was a Transitional Pastor in the Pentecostal Holiness Conference. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed baking cakes. Mrs. Mazel was a member of Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church.

     Surviving Mrs. McCall, are: her step-daughter, Mary McCall (Charles) Staley, of Moncks Corner; step-son, Bill (Claudette) McCall, Jr., of Pinopolis; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, brothers, Liston Goude, of Lake City and J.W. Goude, of Greenwood, SC; sisters, Hazel Molina, of Arizona and Lila Hanley, of Greenwood, SC; and a number of nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Mazel was preceded in death by her brothers, Norman Campbell, Wilbur Campbell; and her sisters, Cordell Goude, Lois Goude, Daisy G. Pope, Edna Sanders, Ila Maulds, and Elma Parrott.

     Visitation will be held at 3 PM Saturday, June 15, 2019, in Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church in Kingstree, with funeral services to follow at 4PM with a burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be John McCall, William D. McCall, Jody Pope, Ritchie Pope, Barry Stone, DJ Walters, and Will Walters. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church, 37 McCall Road, Kingstree, SC, 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Elizabeth R. Wilburn, 94, daughter of the late Frank Lee and Frankie Earl Richardson of Salters, SC died Saturday, April 20, 2019 in Clinton, SC.

     Mrs. Wilburn was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Presbyterian College.  She also received her Masters Degree in mathematics from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Wilburn taught math in Clinton, SC and Union, SC high schools.  She also taught math at Williamsburg Tech in Kingstree, SC and Francis Marion University in Florence, SC.

    Mrs. Wilburn was a member of the Union Presbyterian Church, Salters, SC.  She belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.  She loved her pets and was an avid gardener.

     Mrs. Wilburn was preceded in death by her brother, James Monroe Richardson, sisters, Jane Richardson Lifrage, Buford Richardson, Wilhelmina Richardson Grist and daughter, Elizabeth Wilburn Rinaca.  Surviving are daughter, Gayle Wilburn McCain (Curtis), sons, Frank Wilburn (Phyllis), and Buford Wilburn (Tricia), granddaughters, Cassandra McCain Hamerschlag (Erik), and Laura Wilburn, grandsons, Rhett Rinaca (Kristie) and Franklin Rinaca (Danielle), great granddaughters, Elsa Hamerschlag and Ella Rinaca, great grandsons, Will Henry Rinaca, Hampton Rinaca, Eli Rinaca, Ole Hamerschlag, and Cai Hamerschlag, nieces, Frankie Mims and Michal Grayson and several great nieces and great nephews.

    In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Laurens County, PO box 178, Clinton, SC 29325 or Clinton Presbyterian Community at 801 Musgrove St., Clinton SC 29325.

     Memorial services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Union Presbyterian Church, 4501 M.L. King Jr. Hwy, Salters, SC 29590, with a burial to follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wilburn’s family will receive friends following the services in the Martin Building at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Robert Joe McKenzie, 87, died at his home in New Zion on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Joe was husband and constant companion for 67 years to his wife Ettalene Evans McKenzie who departed to her heavenly home on May 31, 2019.He was the son of the late Marvin and Prudence Floyd McKenzie.

         Joe is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Phil) Grimsley of Lake City; granddaughter, Jessi Grimsley of Lake City and grandson, Phillip Grimsley of Lake City; and step granddaughters, April Cockfield of Lake City and Jennifer Stone of Florence. He was predeceased by a son, Joe Wendell McKenzie and an infant daughter, Kathy Lynn McKenzie; one sister and five brothers.

     Joe was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He attended Midway Presbyterian Church. He retired after 35 years of meritus work at Milliken and Company.

     Visitation will be held at 10 AM Saturday, June 8, 2019, with the service to follow at 11 AM at Midway Church, New Zion, SC, with Rev. Michael R. Lowder officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

    Memorials may be made to Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church, c/o Wendell Robinson, 1215 Evans Road, New Zion, SC 29111. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Janie Ettalene Evans McKenzie, 88, wife of Robert Joe McKenzie for 67 years, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, at her home. She was the daughter of the late James Wesley and Margaret Ettalene Evans. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker, and a life-long member of Midway Presbyterian Church.

         Ettalene is survived by her husband Joe of the home; her daughter, Sandra (Phil) Grimsley of Lake City; two grandchildren, Jessi Grimsley and Phillip Grimsley of Lake City; step grandchildren, April Cockfield of Lake City and Jennifer Stone of Florence; and one brother, Carl Matthews Evans, Sr. She was predeceased by a son, Joe Wendell McKenzie and an infant daughter, Kathy Lynn McKenzie; three sisters and five brothers.

     Visitation will be held at 2:30 to 4 PM Sunday, June 2, 2019, with the service to follow at 4 PM at Midway Church, New Zion, SC, with Rev. Michael R. Lowder officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

    Memorials may be made to Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church, c/o Wendell Robinson, 1215 Evans Road, New Zion, SC 29111. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

   Rev. Gary B. Adams, 90, widower of Ruth Dolores James Adams, died Monday, May 27, 2019, at his residence in Kingstree surrounded by his loving family.

     Rev. Adams was born January 16, 1929, in Hartsville, SC, a son of the late James Amos Adams and Nora O’Neal Adams. Rev. Adams attended Francis Marion College and completed the United Methodist Church Course of Studies and Advanced Studies for local pastors. He started his “Call” to ministry in the The Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Adams and
“Ms. Ruth” ( the wind beneath his wings)  served 31 years in the SC United Methodist Church, Trio Charge, (Trio, Earles and Suttons ( 19 yrs), Indian Branch, Darlington; Hebron and Pergamus Charge, and Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. Amazingly, he returned to the pulpit for 6 months on the Trio Charge at the age of 84. Rev. Adams was a veteran of the US Navy and the US Air Force for a total of 20 years of service, retiring as a Tech Sergeant.

 “Preacher Adams” was most loved for and will be remembered for the compassionate pastoral care that he provided to his congregations and the entire community. He just somehow always knew the needs of the congregation and responded without notification and hesitation. Rev. Adams provided unconditional love and planted the seeds in the hearts for God and the church in his children and his church families.  He was an exceptional, loving husband and committed caregiver when “Ms. Ruth” was sick.  Our father also was the committed caregiver for his brother Edwin.

Our father loved to golf as much as possible when he retired. Every spring he planted a full garden well into his late 70s.

Rev. Adams was extremely appreciative of the compassionate and expert health care that he has received over many years. We would like to especially thank, Dr. Donald Fox, Dr. William Carter, and Dr. Amanda Overstreet along with all the nursing staff involved in Daddy’s home health and hospice care.  The hospice team of nurses and Chaplain Rev. Jerry Fennell provided especially compassionate and expert care to our father and our family.

     Surviving Rev. Adams are: his 2 daughters, Rev. Nancy Rose Adams, of Kingstree and Alice (Tommy) Dukes, of Greeleyville; his son, Rev. Emmanuel Bruce Adams, of Loris; 2 grandchildren, Christy (Cleve) Morris, of Manning and Nora (Josh) Woike, of Bonaire, GA; 4 great grandchildren, Caitlin Parrot and Dylan Morris, of Manning and Triston and Natalie Woike, of Bonaire, GA; 2 sisters, Faydene Johnson, of Belleville, MI and Carolyn (Ervin) Stokes, of Hartsville; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to his wife Ruth and his parents, Rev. Adams was preceded in death by brothers, James Mack Adams, Cecil Samuel Adams and Thomas Edwin Adams.

     Funeral services for Rev. Adams will be 11 AM Friday, May 31, 2019, at Kingstree United Methodist Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. His family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8:30 Thursday evening at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Trio United Methodist Church, c/o Pearl Rowell, 39 Front Street, Salters, SC 29590. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Alice Elinor Erickson Olsen, 96, widow of Donald C. Olsen, died Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree.

         Mrs. Olsen was born March 11, 1923, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Olof Erickson and Esther Steen Erickson. She retired after 42 years in the claims division of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. She was a member of St Alban’s Episcopal Church where she was once very active as a member of the Altar Guild and other church activities.

     Surviving Mrs. Olsen are: 4 nephews, Richard Erickson, Robert Erickson, Christian Erickson, and Martin D. Walsh; 3 nieces, Amy Erickson, Maureen D’Antoni, and Kathleen Walsh; a sister-in-law, Virginia Erickson; and a great friend, Jim Haughton.

     Graveside memorial services for Mrs. Olsen will be 11:30 AM Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Williamsburg Cemetery.

    Instead of flowers, please consider contributions in Alice’s memory to St Alban’s Episcopal Church, 305 Hampton Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Charles Weldon Hanna, Sr., 73, husband of Jo Huggins Hanna, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, at his home.

         Mr. Hanna was born September 9, 1945, in Kingstree, a son of the late Samuel M. “Doc” Hanna and Marguerite McClary Hanna. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and owned and operated Williamsburg Feed and Tack. Charles was a founding member of Black River Horseman Association and was a member of Williamsburg Baptist Church. Charles loved horseback riding, but he declared that his greatest accomplishment was giving his heart to Jesus Christ.

     Surviving Mr. Hanna are: his wife of 51 years, Jo Hanna; daughter, Shannon Hanna (Chip) Cagle of Greenville, SC; son, Wells (Kella) Hanna, of Kingstree; and 3 grandchildren, Hanna and Laura Berretta and Will Cagle. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by a daughter, Rachel Hanna; sister, Emily Ann Hanna; and three brothers, Henley Hanna, Samuel “Bubby” Hanna, and Phil Hanna.

     Funeral service for Mr. Hanna will be 3 PM Monday, May 27, 2019, at Williamsburg Baptist Church, with burial in McClary Cemetery. Charles’s family will receive friends 1:30 to 2:30 in the fellowship hall at the church just before the service.

    Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church, 8378 Hemingway Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Martin Luther “Marty” Richburg, Jr. died Monday, May 13, 2019, at his home.

         Mr. Richburg was born January 6, 1953, in Kingstree, a son of the late Martin Luther and Pearleen Wall Richburg. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Francis Marion College. Marty  worked in the family furniture for years and in other furniture stores after the death of his father. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church.

     Surviving Mr. Richburg are several cousins.

     Graveside funeral services for Mr. Richburg will be 2 PM Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

    Memorials may be made to New Zion Baptist Church, 1230 McAllister Mill Road, Lake City, SC 29560.

     Donald Cleveland “Don” Hydrick, Sr., 80, husband of Mary Nell Huggins Hydrick, died Thursday, May 9, 2019, at his home.

         Mr. Hydrick was born May 3, 1939, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Grover Cleveland Hydrick and Marjorie Montease Lockliear Hydrick. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and a Certified Educator’s Workshop at Clemson. He taught Auto Mechanics at Kingstree High School for many years. Don was the owner/operator of Don’s Auto Supply and Hydrick’s Garage. He was a member of Millwood Methodist Church. His joys were racing, fishing, and most of all spending time with his family.

     Surviving Mr. Hydrick are: his wife of 58 years, Nell Hydrick; 3 daughters, Donnell (Jeff) Kiester of Florence, Dianne McClary of Surfside Beach, and Dana Hydrick-Johnson (Chippy) of Timmonsville; a son, Donald Cleveland (Abbie) Hydrick, Jr. of Kingstree; grandchildren, Justin McClary, Heather McClary, Dylan McClary, Marshall McClary, Mary Paige McClary, Maggie Johnson, Jake Hydrick, Ben Kiester, Coleman Kiester, and Chandler Kiester; great grandchildren, Harley Grace McClary and Layah Paris McClary; and his dog Macie.

     Funeral service for Mr. Hydrick will be 3 PM Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Don’s family will receive friends 6-8 PM Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

    Memorials may be made to Turbeville Children’s Home, 5232 W. Turbeville Highway, Turbeville, SC 29162. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     James Hugh “Jimmy” Boyd, Sr., 70, husband of Wanda Player Boyd, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Lake City Community Hospital.

         Mr. Boyd was born May 14, 1948, in Kingstree, a son of the late Harry and Lydia McCrea Boyd. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended the Baptist College (Charleston Southern University). Jimmy was the founder and former owner of Boyd Electrical Services. He was an active member of Central Presbyterian Church, where he was an Elder. Jimmy was an avid fisherman.

     Surviving Mr. Boyd, in addition to his wife of 47 years, Wanda, are: their children, James Hugh (Rosanne) Boyd, Jr., Jodie Leigh Boyd, and William Ashley Boyd, all of Kingstree; and 2 grandchildren, Anna Caison Boyd and Amy Catherine Boyd; and Scott Burgess, who Jimmy loved like a son. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his brother, William A. “Al” Boyd.

     Graveside services for Mr. Boyd will be 1 PM Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Tisdale Cemetery. Jimmy’s family will receive friends in the sanctuary at Central Presbyterian Church from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday just before the service at the cemetery.

    Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

       Carl Jacob Rodgers, 85, widower of Lydia Strong Rodgers, died Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree.

         Mr. Rodgers was born May 15, 1933, in Kingstree, a son of the late Frank Judson Rodgers and Agnes Sliter Rodgers. Carl was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Clemson College and University of SC. He was a veteran of the US Army and worked earlier in life at Baxter and Phoenix before retiring. Carl was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed both hunting and fishing. He was an accomplished taxidermist, woodcarver, and artist. Carl attended Cades Baptist Church.

     Surviving Mr. Rodgers are: 2 sons, Stephen Carl “Steve” Rodgers, of Scranton and Judson Matthew “Bubba” (Julia) Rodgers; 2 grandchildren, Jacob Cole Rodgers, of Florence and Aiden Rodgers, of Torrance, CA; a step granddaughter, Alisa Zhu, of Florence; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Lydia and his parents, Carl was preceded in death by siblings, Mary Griffin, Marian Robinson, Frances Robinson, and Frank J. Rodgers, Jr.

     A service celebrating Carl’s life will be 3 PM Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Cades Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the South Carolina Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4151 Spruill Avenue, Ste 250, North Charleston, SC 29405.

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

Edward Montgomery “Ed” Heins, Sr., 88, husband of Amelia Nell Bryant Heins, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 26, 2019.

     Mr. Heins was born October 10, 1930, in Greeleyville, a son of the late Harmon Koon Heins Sr. and Allie Montgomery Heins. He was a high school graduate of Greeleyville Schools. Mr. Ed retired after 40 plus years from the SC Army National Guard as Sergeant Major. Mr. Heins was a member of the Ingelsby Masonic Lodge for 50 plus years and a member of McDowell Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and an elder emeritus.

     Surviving Mr. Ed in addition to his wife are: his sons, Monty (Diane) Heins, of Sanford, MI and Ernie (Donna) Heins, of Mt. Pleasant; 4 grandchildren, Evan and Jonah Heins, of Mt. Pleasant and Ethan and Caroline Heins, of College Station Texas; and 2 sisters, Virginia Thompson, of Vienna, VA and Ceil Frazier, of Charles Town, WV.

 In addition to his parents, Mr. Heins was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Lou Byers and his brother Harmon Koon “H.K.” Heins, Jr.

      Funeral services will be held at 1PM Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel with a burial in New Market Cemetery in Greeleyville. Mr. Ed’s family will receive friends Tuesday, April 30, 2019, from 6PM to 8PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to East Cooper Meals on Wheels, 2304 Hwy 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 or Life Community Church, 1086 N. Shadow Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.

     Chelsie Anne Gamble Thompson, 68, widow of Covington Ellison Thompson, Jr., died peacefully at home Monday, April 22, 2019.

     Mrs. Thompson was born November 22, 1950, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas Duncan Gamble and Chelsie Russell Gamble. Mrs. Chelsie Anne received a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Coker College and retired as a social worker for Williamsburg County. She was a devoted Bridge Club member; an avid reader, “loved some scoop”, and enjoyed children, the elderly and caring for the less fortunate.

     Surviving Mrs. Thompson, are: her son, John Thomas (Anne) Thompson, of Kingstree; grandchildren, John Thomas Thompson, Jr. and Salley Harper Thompson, of Kingstree; step-children, Henry Thompson and Beth (Tony) Martin, both of Lexington; sister-in-law, Sarah Berry Gamble; Niece, Coker Gamble (Alex) Powell; great niece, Sadie Powell; nephew, Thomas Franklin Gamble, all of Spartanburg, SC; and a cousin she loved like a brother, Fred Hodge (Judi) Gamble, of Kingstree.

      Close to her, were her other “Kingstree Boys” she called sons, including, but not limited to: Christopher Robert Hanna, Clayton Wyatt Morris, David Ward Lesesne, Julian David Holliday, Shawn “Spanky” Patrick, Christopher Dale Kennedy, Shane Russell Stillinger, Justin Morris Kellahan, and Michael Erban Wrenn.

    In addition to her parents and her husband, Ellison, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Homer Franklin Gamble.

      Her family would like to give special thanks to her friends and caretakers, Johnnie Sheppard and Wendy Altman.

     A memorial service celebrating Chelsie Anne’s life will be at 11 AM Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the Williamsburg Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Dee Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Williamsburg Academy Development Foundation, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.  

     Ezio William “Eddie” Tamburini, Jr., 57, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, at his residence.

     Mr. Tamburini was born January 16, 1962, in Las Vegas, Nevada, a son of Kathleen “Kitty” Drake Cooper and the late Ezio W. Tamburini, Sr.

    Surviving Eddie are: his mother, Kathleen (Jim) Cooper, of Pawleys Island; a daughter Tanya Flagg; two brothers, Alan Tamburini and James Tamburini, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Tamburini was preceded in death by his sister, Denise Tamburini.

     Graveside services will be held at 11AM Friday, April 19, 2019, in Mouzon Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Shirley Funderburk Carver, 78, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born January 6, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Jerry and Miga Ann Mitchell Funderburk.  She was a homemaker.  Shirley moved her membership to First Baptist Church on December 15, 1980. She was very faithful member of Joy Life Group Class and worship.

    The family will receive friends Friday, April 12, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the funeral home and Saturday, April 13, 2019 beginning at 9:00 am until service time at the church.                                     

    Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the First Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Mike Hickman.  Graveside services will be at 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Kingstree Memorial Gardens in Kingstree, SC.

    She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jim Carver; one son, James Henry Carver, Jr. (Jacqueline) of Galveston, TX; son-in-law, Sheldon (Sarah) Reynolds of Kingstree, SC; five grandchildren, William Evan (Margaret) Reynolds, James Clayton Reynolds, Sabrina Alyse Carver, Olivia Reynolds, and Jeana Faye Reynolds; one great-grandchild, Ann Mishoe Reynolds; two sisters, Lurlie Jeanette Lee (Charles) of Union City, Barbara Ann Johnson (Gene) of Oakland; two brothers, Olen Funderburk (Linda) of Newbern, Ricky Dale Funderburk (Verna) of Trimble and many nieces and nephews.    

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Shelly Sabrina Carver Reynolds; one sister, Sarah Nelly Tarkington; and four brothers, Ollis Lee Funderburk, John Louie Funderburk, Owen Ray Funderburk and Revis Funderburk.

     The family requests memorials be directed to First Baptist Church, 220 Masonic Street, Dyersburg, TN  38024.

Thomas McCroy Kellahan, Jr., 97, husband of Marjorie Williamson Kellahan, died Monday, April 8, 2019, at his residence.

     Mr. Kellahan was born March 29, 1922, in Kingstree, a son of the late Thomas McCroy and Louriene Viola Gamble Kellahan. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and received his Masters degree from Clemson. Mr. Thomas was a Navy veteran, achieving the rank of Senior Chief while in the South Pacific during WWII, at the age of 23. He operated Tom’s Dairy, worked at Clemson Extension Service, was the Ag Teacher at Kingstree High School for 30 plus years, and enjoyed spending time in his woodwork shop. Mr. Thomas was a Mason and a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church where he was a member of the choir.

     Surviving Mr. Thomas in addition to his wife are: his daughter, Cynthia Kellahan (John Hugh) Smith, of Hamer, SC; daughter in law, Sherry Turner Kellahan, of Luling, LA; his grandchildren, Thomas Caswell Kellahan, Tasha (Cliff) Carraway, Jessica (Doug) Phillips, Kelly Smith, and Nicole Smith; his great grandchildren, Ryker, Lela, Asher, Deane, Makayla, Wyatt, and Farryn; and a sister, Evelyn Startzman, of Florida. In addition to his parents, Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his first wife, Emogene Johnson Kellahan; his beloved son, Thomas McCroy Kellahan, III; and his sisters, Elizabeth Kellahan Mace, Ann Kellahan Spann, and Lillian Kellahan Head.

     Graveside services will be held at 11AM Friday, April 12, 2019, in Williamsburg Cemetery. Mr. Thomas’s family will receive friends Thursday, April 11, 2019, from 5PM to 7PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Homestead Hospice, Volunteer Veterans Program-Quilts, 1515 Heritage Lane, Florence, SC 29505.

William Benjamin Duke, Jr., 90, died Monday, April 8, 2019, at MUSC of Florence.

     Mr. Duke was born June 4, 1928, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late William Benjamin Duke and Annie C. Adams Duke. He attended The Citadel. Mr. William was a veteran of the Army and retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.

    Surviving Mr. William are: his son, Benjamin M. “Ben” Duke, Sr., of Kingstree; his grandchildren, Benjamin M. (Mackenzie) Duke, Jr., of Benson, NC, Kimberlin Claire Duke, of Moncks Corner, and Henry Franklin Duke, of Myrtle Beach, and his nephews, Bill and Ed McIntosh, of Mt. Pleasant. In addition to his parents, Mr. William was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Duke, and his sister, Margaret D. McIntosh.

     Graveside services will be held at 3PM Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Williamsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 Thursday, before the service at Williamsburg Funeral Home.