William Fredrick “Fred” Taylor, Jr., 77, husband of Linda Finklea Taylor, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center in Cades, SC.

Fred was born August 7, 1947, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late William Fredrick Taylor and Vivian Iona McMakin Taylor. He was a graduate of Charleston Southern University and received a master’s degree from The Citadel. He was a veteran of the US Air Force Reserves. Fred taught and coached high school football for 38 years, serving at Williston High School, Camden Military Academy, Harleyville-Ridgeville High School, St. George High School, Kingstree High School and Hemingway High School. In 1984 he served as the assistant head coach at the North/South All-Star Game and was the head coach for the 1991 game. He was a longtime member and past president of the South Carolina Coaches Association. Fred was an avid Clemson fan, a duck hunter and sports enthusiast. Fred was a member of Union Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his wife Linda, Fred is survived by: his two sons, W.F. “Rick” Taylor, III and Walter D. Taylor; grandsons, Will Taylor IV and Henry Taylor; and several nieces and nephews

Fred’s family will greet friends and family to celebrate his life 11 AM to 1 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online at www.heart.org or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or online at www.diabetes.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Frances Smith Norris, 82, wife of Edward Perry Norris, Jr., passed away at her home in Greeleyville, SC, on January 26, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.
Frances was born on August 30, 1942, to the late Frank Tillman Smith and Elise Folsom Smith in Bishopville, SC. On March 22, 1959, Frances married Edward Norris and they went on to have 5 children.
Frances is survived by: her husband, Edward; their five children and their spouses, Teressa Gamble and Johnny of James Island, SC, Tony Norris and Marian of Greeleyville, Wendy Cogdill and Chris of Summerton, SC, Charlene McCord and Ken of Mount Pleasant, SC, and Hope Roberts and Will of Durham, NC; They have 11 grandchildren, Lawton Alise Boyd, John R. Gamble, III, Caroline Nash, T.J. Norris, John Perry Norris, Reid Norris, John Kenneth McCord, Grace Bennett, Faith Roberts, Brent Cogdill, and Blake Cogdill; and 14 great-grandchildren, Tony Norris, Amelia Norris, Lily Nash, Eliza Perry Norris, Addie Bell Boyd, Judge Boyd, Lillie Lee Boyd, George Cogdill, Fielding Cogdill, Tillman Cogdill, Hendon Cogdill, Rylan Cogdill, and Camden Cogdill. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
She was the most beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She found joy in the simplest things in life: a seashell, a peony, a little wren who found its home on her porch. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and fishing in her pond. She loved the beach, especially Isle of Palms and Pawleys Island. But the most important thing in Mama’s life was her faith in God that she found as a young girl, as well as her husband, family, and friends that would gather at their home. She was a member of Greeleyville United Methodist Church.
To celebrate her beautiful and joy-filled life, a graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at New Market Cemetery, SC-375 in Greeleyville, SC. To make a contribution in her memory, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org or Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 or online at BillyGraham.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Charles Richard “Charlie” Barwick, Sr., 85, husband of Peggy Boatwright Barwick, died peacefully at his home in Kingstree, SC, on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Charlie was born January 2, 1940, in Pinewood, SC, a son of the late David Leroy Barwick, Sr. and Mary Ethel Kolb Barwick. He was a graduate of Pinewood High School and was a veteran of the US Navy. Charlie worked for the US Postal Service for almost 40 years and retired after many years as the Postmaster at Greeleyville, SC. He loved the people of Greeleyville dearly and enjoyed seeing them and their children daily as they came to the post office. The people he worked with in Greeleyville were also very special to him. They really were his (work) family. Charlie was a faithful member of Union Presbyterian Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, a Deacon and an Elder for many years. Charlie had a love for the outdoors that was shown through his farming, fishing and hunting. Time spent at the farm became treasured memories.
Surviving Charlie, in addition to his wife Peggy, are: his children, Joan Barwick of Gaston, SC, Charles R. “Chad” Barwick, Jr. (Jennifer) of Salters, SC, Scarlett Barwick of Kingstree, James S. Barker (Melanie) of Irmo, SC and Rachel Caulder (Will) of Kingstree; grandchildren, Dalton and Amelia Barker, William, Charlie, and Julianne Caulder, and Kaylee Barwick; siblings, David Leroy Barwick, Jr. (Ethel), of Sumter, SC, Raymond Barwick of Pinewood, SC and Lena Barwick of Pinewood, SC. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Lifrage Barwick. Charlie’s family would especially like to thank the staff at Amedisys Hospice for their loving and compassionate care of Charlie.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Union Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Charlie’s family will greet friends in the Martin Building following the graveside committal service. Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Jack Russell McClary, Jr., 72, husband of Karen Windham McClary, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Kingstree, SC.
Russell was born December 23, 1952, in Kingstree, a son of the late “Jack” Russell McClary Sr. and Sybil McAlister McClary. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and was a lifelong farmer. He was a good steward of his land and sincerely enjoyed his work. Russell was a sportsman, boxing as a young man, baseball and softball player, avid duck hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his wife Karen, surviving Russell are two daughters, Devan (Ryan) Blankenbaker, and Danielle Foxworth; grandchildren, Allie Blankenbaker, Jackson “JJ” Blankenbaker; a brother, Glenn McClary; and several nieces, nephews and loving cousins. In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by a son, John Ross McClary; and a brother, Danny McClary.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at McClary Cemetery. Russell’s family will greet friends and family at The Millwood Community House following the service. Please dress for comfort and warmth. Memorials may be made to McClary Cemetery, c/o Nicky Nexsen, 1206 Fulton Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Keith Newton Stuckey, 73, of Lexington, SC, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at his home.
Keith was born on February 18, 1951, in Kingstree, SC, the son of the late James Henry Stuckey and Lucile Newton Stuckey.
Keith shared 51 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Joan Buttermore Stuckey. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, and faith. He is survived by his wife, son, Eric Capers Stuckey (Laura E. Stuckey), and two grandchildren, Hunter Winslow Stuckey and Scarlett Claire Stuckey. He is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Stuckey Mabry (Bufford) and Mary Stuckey Freeman (Caleb). Keith was predeceased by his son, Robert Keith Stuckey, his brother, Jimmy Stuckey (Remy), and his mother, Lucile Newton Stuckey.
Keith graduated from Kingstree High School in 1969 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of South Carolina. He began his career as an educator, teaching at Kingstree Elementary for five years. He later worked with Farmers Telephone in Kingstree, SC, for ten years, including time as a lobbyist advocating for rural communications. Keith retired as Chief Operating Officer of Palmetto Mobile Net, Inc., where he played a key role in bringing cellular telephone service to the rural areas of South Carolina.
A man of many talents, Keith had a deep passion for music. As a lead singer, trumpeter, and guitarist, he performed with several bands, including The Knights of Kingstree and Brandy of Sumter, SC, sharing his love of music for over 25 years. Artistic and creative, Keith enjoyed designing, building, and creating. He was always working on a project around the house and enjoyed landscaping, carpentry, and refinishing furniture. He was also an excellent cook, famous among family and friends for his turkey wings and grilled cowboy steaks. He loved Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island seafood and steamed oysters.
Keith’s life was a testament to love, family, faith, and service. He had a strong faith in and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. He was deeply devoted to his family, cherishing time spent with his grandchildren. Keith had a giving heart to those in need. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Keith’s funeral service will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the Union Presbyterian Church in Salters, SC with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be from 12 to 12:45 PM in the church. Keith’s family will receive friends in the Martin Building following the graveside committal service.
The family welcomes memorial contributions in Keith’s honor to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 East Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or The ALS Association, 1950 Craig Rd., Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63140. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page on our web site, www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Dorothy Mae Marshall “Dot” Tisdale, 93, wife of the late Robert Gary “Bobby” Tisdale, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, SC.
“Miss Dot” was born July 20, 1931, in Andrews, the daughter of the late Dudley Marshall and Pauline Boyd Marshall. She was a graduate of Andrews High School and was cafeteria manager at D.P. Cooper Elementary School for many years. Miss Dot was a devoted member of Central Presbyterian Church and a member of the church’s Friendship Circle. She enjoyed working in her yard and loved seeing the results of her hard work. Her greatest joys came from her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She valued all the family times together from simple morning breakfasts to large family reunions.
Surviving Miss Dot are: her children, Bonnie (Chuck) Schmidt, Michael (Janet) Tisdale, Linda (Duffy) McDonald, Wayne (Penny) Tisdale, and Paulette Rawl; grandchildren, Robert (Deborah) Williams, Jennifer (Jack) Williams, Michele (David) Johnson, Heather Tisdale, Elliot (Cristina) McDonald, Ben (Amanda) McDonald, Kyle (Ellie) Tisdale, Ethan (Macy) Tisdale, Drew (Taylor) Rawl, and Colleen (William) Cooper; great grandchildren, Courtney (Chris) Lewis, Marshall Johnson, Emmett Johnson, Breccan McDonald, Lennox McDonald, Liam Cooper, Lia Tisdale, and Capers Rawl; and great-great grandchild, Lane Lewis.
Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Central Presbyterian Church, with burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Miss Dot’s family will greet friends and family from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556 Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Susan Diane Long Snipes, 75, died at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Ms. Snipes was born April 21, 1949, in Zanesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Jack Long and Jean Stewart Long. She loved her fur babies and enjoyed spending time with her beloved grandchildren.
Susan is survived by: her children, Angela (Rodney, Sr) Rhodes of Michigan, Jamie (Tony) McGee of Cades, Matthew Snipes of Cades, and Lisa (Kelly) McCracken of Kingstree; 11 grandchildren, Courtney (Brandon) Bray, Rodney Rhodes, Jr., Chelsea Marlowe, Caitlyn McGee, Colby McGee, Paris Snipes, Jemma Snipes, Kash Snipes, Ryann (James) Morris, Reed McCracken, and Rowan McCracken; 5 great grandchildren; and 3 siblings, Sherry (Elbert) Mills of Illinois, Lynn Carswell of Michigan, and Kim Long of Michigan. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Topoloski and a brother, Steve Long.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Ronald Linton “Ronnie” Smith, 83, husband of Ann Flagler Smith, died at his home in Kingstree on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Mr. Smith was born March 13, 1941, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Fritz Carner Smith, Sr. and Blanche Miller Smith. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a farmer. Ronnie worked in produce and produce markets in Kingstree, Florence, Moncks Corner, and Myrtle Beach for many years, and operated his own produce market in Florence for 20 years. He loved growing plants and loved to share the produce and flowers he grew.
Surviving Ronnie, in addition to his wife Ann, are: his daughter, Rhonda Smith of Kingstree; a brother, Fritz C. Smith, Jr (Margaret) of Kingstree; a granddaughter, McKenzie Ann Loos (Tanner) of Lenoir, NC; a great-granddaughter, Adelade Ann Loos and several nephews.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by 3 children, Sheila Forrester, Ronald L. Smith, Jr., and Cheryl Ann Smith, and a sister, Connie S. Benton.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Chuck Flagler, Johnathan and Angel Flagler, and Cleve and Chatta Flagler for their support during this difficult time.
Funeral services will be announced later. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice of SC, 187 North Church Street, Suite 201 Spartanburg, SC 29306, or online at carnationfoundation.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Cecil Horace “Bubba” Hanniford, 61, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his sister’s home in Kingstree, SC, after a long illness.
Bubba was born January 14, 1963, in Florence, SC, a son of the late Cecil Hazel Hanniford and Katherine Edwards Hanniford. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and worked with Startex Mills in Spartanburg as a mechanic. Cecil was a member of Second Baptist Church in Kingstree. He enjoyed taking care of his pets, working in his garden, and fishing with his nephews and friends. He also enjoyed cooking, trying new recipes and canning vegetables from his garden.
He is survived by: his sisters, Grace Osborne of Darlington, Terry Galensky of Darlington, Rayshell Hanniford of Scranton, Mitsy (Jimmy) Foxworth of Kingstree, and Betty Grubb of Rock Hill; and nieces and nephews, Ray, Rachel, Mitchell, Haley, Nicki, John, Wayne, Tammy, Tracy, Travis, Jay and Ryan. In addition to his parents, Bubba was preceded in death by his grandmother Daisy Sauls Baylor and a sister, Marie Grady.
A private family gathering and celebration of Bubba’s life will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556 or American Cancer Society online at www.donate.cancer.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Ector Daniel “Dan” Shepard, Jr., 65, husband of Penny Burnett Shepard, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet. Dan’s legacy is one of honor, service, dedication, and devoted love for his family and friends.
Dan was born March 3, 1959, in Kingstree, the son of the late Ector Daniel Shepard and Bevis Boyd Shepard. He was a graduate of Winyah High School and a graduate of The Citadel Class of 1981, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. He was a member of the prestigious Summerall Guards. He also received a master’s degree in operations management from the University of Arkansas.
Dan served his country with honor during his 9 years of active-duty service in the US Air Force, earning the rank of Captain and Instructor Navigator for the KC-135 aircraft, specializing in global air refueling operations. He served at Blytheville Air Force Base in Arkansas and Castle Air Force Base in Atwater, California. Following his Air Force service, Dan’s professional life was marked by his successful accomplishments in the management of automotive and metals manufacturing industries, working with Schlumberger, Holset, Bosch, Mahle, and Arcosa before retiring.
In addition to his wife Penny, Dan is survived by his daughter, Matelon S. (Dave) DeFreese and his beloved granddaughter, Hayley DeFreese, of Summerville, and a sister, Carol (C.J.) Morgan of Scurry, Texas.
Graveside funeral service with military honors, conducted by Rev. Marty Hodge, will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 4501 US Hwy 377, Salters, SC 29590. Dan’s family will greet friends and family following the service in the Martin Building at the church. Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Linda Stanley McGill, 74, wife of Frank “Hilton” McGill, Jr., passed away peacefully at her home in Kingstree on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Linda was born January 11, 1950, in Conway, SC, the daughter of the late Elizabeth Luna “Lib” Edwards Stanley and Richard Luther “R.L.” Stanley. She was a 1968 graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Anderson College. Linda and Hilton owned and operated Kingstree Red & White for many years after Mr. and Mrs. Stanley retired. She was a faithful and active member of Kingstree First Baptist Church until recent years when her health declined. There she taught Sunday School, helped with GAs and always volunteered, especially for anything involving the youth of the church. Linda loved to join her friends at any social event, and she enjoyed Dance Club, Bridge Club, and football games, especially Clemson Tigers. But Linda’s focus was on her children and her grandchildren. She attended every school or church function, cheering for them and always supporting them. Lovingly known as “Yaya” by her grandchildren and others, she was a mother and friend to all the neighborhood children as well. They loved her fiercely.
In addition to her husband of 55 years, Hilton, Linda is survived by: her children, “Frank” Hilton McGill, III of Greenville, SC, Margaret “Meg” McGill (Greg) Beatson of Kingstree, and Stanley “Stan” Richard (Logan) McGill of Florence; six grandchildren, Emma Ryan Gordon, (Grant), Hilton Elizabeth McGill, Nancy Grace McGill, Julia May McGill, Carter Stanley McGill, and Richard Davis McGill; and one great grandchild, Easton James Hughes.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Linda’s family will greet friends and family from 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org, or Boykin Spaniel Rescue, 112 Hunter Ridge Dr., Spartanburg, SC 29316. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Terry Barwick Shirer, 70, wife of Julian Carlisle “Carl” Shirer, Jr., died Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.
Terry was the daughter of the late E. Neiland Barwick and Ira Lee McClary Barwick. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and Palmer College and received a degree in Marketing from Coastal Carolina. Terry worked at several places over her career, but her favorite was secretary at Kingstree United Methodist Church. She spent over 20 years serving the ministers and congregation of KUMC. She worked with her husband and father-in-law at J. Carlisle Shirer Trucking, Inc. for several years. Terry loved everything about the beaches of SC. She lived at Garden City while attending college and always enjoyed any trip to the shore. She just loved to be outdoors whether it was working in the garden or sunbathing at the beach or at the pool at their home.
In addition to her husband Carl, Terry is survived by: her son, Christopher Shirer of Kingstree; brother, Neil (Helen) Barwick of Florence; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jean and Carlisle Shirer of Salters; sisters-in-law, Renee (Pat) McCormick of Kiawah and Janeen (Bobby) Rogers of Columbia; brother-in-law, James F. Shirer of Columbia; grandchildren, Damon, Maci, Noah, and Connor; and best friends from childhood, Sandi Hagwood Altman and Shelly Marcus Brenner.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 3 PM, Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Shari White Matthews, 62, wife of Donald Howard “PeeWee” Matthews, died December 6, 2024, at her home in Kingstree, SC.
Shari was born December 21, 1961, in Darlington County, SC, a daughter of the late C. B. White and Barbara Phillips White. She was a graduate of Hartsville High School and was a homemaker. Shari was a member of Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church where she spent time serving others. She was always there to volunteer her time to help with fundraisers, special events, and never hesitated to help with anything she was asked to do. She was the hands and feet of Christ, letting her light shine through her willingness to help others. Shari’s favorite place to be was outside. She loved flowers and everything to do with them. She would share what flowers she had with others and helped many friends with their yards and flower beds. If she wasn’t outside with her friends, she could most likely be found helping someone else with their housework or watching their children. When Shari wasn’t helping others, she enjoyed reading, needlepoint, crocheting and crossword puzzles.
Surviving Shari, in addition to her husband of 44 years, PeeWee, are: her brother and his wife, Bobby and Cheryl White of Selma, NC; brother-in-law, Joey (Fran) Matthews of Timmonsville; sister-in-law, Cathy (Randell) Thompson of Coward; niece, Sarah Matthews of Lake View; nephews, Mason Matthews of Lamar and Carter Matthews of Timmonsville; and special friends, Cheryl and Gary McClam.
Funeral services will be held at 4 PM, Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Roger Robert Reiger, 72, died suddenly at his home in Kingstree, SC on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Roger was born July 14, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Robert James Reiger and Leona Margaret Wires Reiger. He graduated from Brooklyn High School in Cleveland and was a veteran of the US Army. Roger was a retired general construction superintendent who enjoyed fixing automobiles and listening to music.
Roger was a family man who loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grands, and enjoyed spending time with all. Best described by his children: “Our Dad is and always will be our best friend, our hero, and the strongest man we know. He is and always was an extraordinary man who acted like just an ordinary man. He was and always will be an amazing friend, brother, uncle, husband, dad, grandfather, great grandfather to us all. He loved so fully and is loved by so many. There are no words to express his influence on our lives or his influence on those around him. He was always willing to help, to give advice, and to volunteer to help- the first to show up and the last to leave. When we think of Dad,, all we have are warm and welcoming memories. There has never been a time when we couldn’t go to him for help and not come away with a new perspective and life advice that made us all better people, but that’s who our dad was. Our dad loved so many things in life: cooking, football, politics, his music, his Big Red Truck, Trump, and his family. He will be deeply missed by everyone that knows him, in our hearts and thoughts, in our conversations as life goes on you will always be talked about in our life, but never, ever forgotten in any way. Daddy, we love you so much, you gave the best to us throughout our lives, worked so hard raising us and always loved us as we do you. Rest in peace, Dad, high in the sky riding those clouds, and at peace and happy. Love you always and forever.”
Mr. Reiger is survived by his wife, Inez Reiger; children, Robert Reiger, Dennis Strichko, Timothy Reiger (Susan Boser), Kimberly Reiger, and Shelly R. Boroday (Derrick); grandchildren, Kayla R. McCarthy (Logan), Robby Golden, Madisen Reiger (Timothy Meredith), Timothy Reiger, Jr (Katlynn Davis), Bradley Reiger, Keith Reiger, and Stella Reiger; great-grandchildren, Lilliana, Logan, Jr, Legacy, Elijah, Kianna, and Lana; sisters, Carolyn McBride, Jeannine Louie, and Joy Coleman; brothers, Gerald Sansavara, and James Reiger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Charles Neill O’Quinn Sr., 88, of Kingstree, South Carolina, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Charles was born September 20, 1936, in Lumberton, North Carolina, the son of the late Charlie O’Quinn and Lillian Kinlaw O’Quinn. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 1958, where he graduated with degrees in Forestry and Surveying. Mr. O’Quinn joined the United States Army after college and served honorably. He worked as a Land Surveyor and Forester in the Low Country of South Carolina for most of his life. He was an active member of several professional associations and an active member of Union Presbyterian Church. Mr. O’Quinn married Sara Beth Thompson in 1960. They lived at several locations in Berkeley and Williamsburg Counties before moving to their Kingstree family farm in 1982. Sara Beth returned home to the Lord in 2017.
Mr. O’Quinn is survived by his three sons, Neill (Laura) O’Quinn of Alexandria, LA, Alex O’Quinn of Kingstree, SC, and Patrick (Dottie) O’Quinn of Clinton, NC. Brothers: Dennis (Jean) of Melbourne, FL and William of Denver, CO. Sister: Sally (Joseph) Pace of Winnabow, NC. Seven grandchildren: Patrick O’Quinn, Jr.; Payton O’Quinn; Mac O’Quinn; Reese O’Quinn; Eric (Jennifer) O’Quinn; Kelly (Jason) Grubbs and Carrie (Chris) Calzavara. Three great grandchildren: Nora O’Quinn, Sofia Calzavara, and Naomi Grubbs.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Union Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. Following the services, Mr. O’Quinn’s family will receive friends and family in the Martin Building at the church. In lieu of flowers, please address memorials to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Karen Elaine Rohe, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, November 29, 2024, at Lake Marion Nursing Home in Summerton, SC.
Karen was born August 30, 1947, in Ft. Worth, TX, the daughter of the late William David Rohe, Jr. and Mary Catherine Nexsen Rohe. She graduated from a specialty school in Falls Church, VA and was a resident at The Coastal Center in Ladson, SC for 45 years. During that time, her parents took her home to Mt. Pleasant every week until their health began failing. When they were unable to have her at home they visited her in Ladson each week. Karen loved music, especially Elvis Presley and animals of all kinds, but her favorite gift by far was a magazine. She thumbed through them carefully, enjoying the feel of the paper in her hands and the beautiful colors in the pictures.
Karen was deeply loved by her parents and family members that spent time with her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her aunt, Ruth Nexsen of Kingstree; cousins, Steve Nexsen of Florence and Melanie Nexsen of Kingstree, Ed Seegar of Charleston, and Cheryl Hall of Benson, NC; an uncle, George Rohe of Montoursville, Pennsylvania; and numerous other cousins in Pennsylvania.
Graveside funeral services for Miss Rohe will be held at 2 PM Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Coastal Center, 9995 Miles Jamison Road, Ladson, SC 29456. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Dr. Raymond H. Dominici, a distinguished surgeon, community leader, and recipient of South Carolina’s prestigious Palmetto Cross for extraordinary heroism, died at his home in Salters, South Carolina. He was 86.
Born on October 16, 1938, in Somerville, New Jersey, Dr. Dominici displayed an early commitment to excellence, achieving Eagle Scout status and excelling in academics and athletics. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1960 with a degree in biology, where he was a member of the Theta Delta Chi fraternity and lettered in multiple sports, including ice hockey and lacrosse.
Dr. Dominici earned his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia in 1965 and completed his surgical residency at Maine Medical Center. His career was marked by service to his country and community, beginning with his role as Chief of Surgery at the Naval Hospital in Key West, Florida, during his tenure as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy.
After his military service, Dr. Dominici established himself as a trusted general surgeon, practicing in Maine, Mississippi, and South Carolina. In 1984, he settled in Kingstree, South Carolina, where he became a cornerstone of the medical community. Dr. Dominici’s leadership extended beyond the operating room, serving as Chief of Staff at Williamsburg County Memorial Hospital and as a surgeon for the South Carolina State Guard.
In 1990, Dr. Dominici was awarded the Palmetto Cross, South Carolina’s highest military award, for his extraordinary bravery during the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. He risked his own safety to treat burn victims from a gasoline explosion and fire in Greenville, SC, ensuring the injured were cared for and the danger zone was secured. His actions reflected unwavering dedication to duty and service.
A devoted advocate for rural healthcare, Dr. Dominici played a pivotal role in the expansion and modernization of healthcare facilities in Williamsburg and Clarendon Counties. As chairman of the hospital board, he spearheaded efforts to build new hospitals, ensuring access to quality care for underserved communities.
Dr. Dominici was a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the Maine Vascular Society, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Surgeons. He also authored publications on surgical advancements, including a widely cited study on snowmobile injuries in Maine.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Dominici was an avid cyclist and outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and sailing. A devoted husband to his wife, Judith, he was the proud father of four children: William and his wife Jie, James, Doctor Ray and his wife Rebecca, and Susan and her husband Doctor JT Paulley. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren: Sophia, William, and Gabrielle Dominici, children of William; Brooke Dominici, daughter of James; and Miles and Charlotte Paulley, children of Susan and Doctor JT. Dr. Dominici is also survived by his siblings: Robert and his wife Pamela, Paula and her husband Dave Munger, and Debra and her husband Doug Jones, who shared his close-knit family values and supported him throughout his life.
Dr. Dominici’s legacy of compassion, heroism, and commitment to his community earned him numerous accolades, including recognition from his peers and local leaders. In 2018, he was recommended for the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.
Dr. Raymond H. Dominici leaves behind a legacy of service, skill, and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of others. He will be deeply missed by his family, colleagues, and the many patients whose lives he touched.
A Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Dominici will be 3PM Thursday, December 12, 2024, in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive guests in the funeral home following the service.
Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Edmund Dantzler Whetsell, 88, died Friday, November 15, 2024, at Black River MUSC.

Mr. Whetsell was born May 23, 1936, in Bowman, SC, a son of the late Joseph Edmund Whetsell & Louise Dantzler Whetsell Shuler. He was a 1958 graduate of Clemson College.

He was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and on several committees. He was the last living member of the Building Committee for the present sanctuary.

Mr. Whetsell is survived by his wife of 65 years, Iris Cheek Whetsell; three sons, Joe (Pam) Whetsell, Mark (Lee Anne) Whetsell and John (Dawn) Whetsell; grandchildren, Krysten (Lance) McInnis, Eric, Timothy (Miranda), Matthew (Ashlee), Nathan (Madeline), Rylan, Morgan, Elizabeth, Mary, Jesse, Amy, Olivia Whetsell and Megan White; great grandchildren, Claire McInnis, Thomas, Lucas, Aiden, Scarlet and Waylon Whetsell; brother-in-law, Allen Rust; sister-in-law, Sandy Whetsell; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Wayne Whetsell and his sister Joanne W. Rust.

Mr. Whetsell was employed by Santee Electric Coop. and retired as its CEO.

Funeral services for Mr. Whetsell will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be Monday, November 18 from 6-8 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

 

On the evening of the 15th of November 2024, Lola Mae Jacquelin Hudson Morris, loving mother of four, from Surfside entered heaven to be with her savior and Lord, Jesus Christ at the age of 95.

Born on January 4, 1929, in Indiantown, Lola was the eldest daughter of the late landowners and farmers, Harry Daniel Hudson and Fannie Mae Galloway Hudson. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kingstree.

Lola began her life as a farmer’s daughter in the tobacco fields of Indiantown. Where she welcomed the birth of each of her four adored younger sisters, Margie, Elise, Jeannie, and Harriet. Raised during the depression era, they were taught the meaning of hard work, perseverance, and the love of Jesus.

As a child growing up in that close knit community, Lola loved riding her horse “Nellie” in the rows of planted fields and attending church and school at Indiantown Presbyterian with her family and friends. She remembers as a young girl, her father climbing up on the roof near the steeple to help extinguish a fire. She tasted her first Coca-Cola at the age of 10 as an allowance for working on the farm.

At the age of 16, tragedy struck. Her father, who rests in the cemetery at Indiantown was struck down by a malignant brain tumor in the prime of his life. At only 45 years old, he left his beautiful bride with five little girls and no one to work on the farm. Broken hearted, their mother made the hard decision that the four younger girls would travel to Thornwell Orphanage, where they would spend the rest of their childhood. Being the oldest, at 16 Lola remained behind and worked hard to help her mother, taking a job at Ruffin’s Dept Store in Hemingway after school and on Saturdays sending what she could to her sisters and visiting them on the weekends so that they could be a “family” again.

After graduating in 1947, Lola moved to Kingstree and started working at the Kingstree Laundry. While in Kingstree, Lola met the love of her life, Harry Lee Morris. Married on October 24, 1954, after Harry’s return from the Korean War as a US Air Force Flight Engineer. Buying a home on the edge of town (which was then known as Hwy 52), they immediately began their family with the birth of their children Debrah Lee, Cindy Lou, Cheryl Lynn, and Bryan Keith. Their life was centered around family and friends. With weekends being the time for kids and adults alike to gather together for dinner parties, dancing to vinyl records blasting from a console Zenith stereo cabinet or besting each other at cards and board games at the many fold-up tables. Then off to church on Sundays and back to work on Monday where Harry owned a TV repair business beside an old-fashion Drug store and Soda Fountain shop in the heart of downtown Kingstree. Coming home with huge cardboard boxes to be carved with windows and doors for playhouses.

Sadly, that life ended after only 13 years when Harry passed away in 1967. Lola went back to work at the Kingstree Laundry and with the help of her sweet mother and cherished sister Jeannie, raised and provided for her four children, then ages 10, 7, 6 and 2. Always adventurous and brave, in 1977 she was one of the first women in SC to buy and run a full service gas station, she “dubbed” the Morris SOC Station.

From 1983 to 1998, Lola went to work as a caregiver for friends of the family (Rosa Compton and Ida Mae Woods) in Summerville where she could be close to Jeannie. Driving back and forth from Kingstree every other weekend.

In 1998, Lola retired and sold her home in Kingstree (which “fittingly” the buyer wanted for a restaurant) and moved to Murrells Inlet. There her greatest of joys was cooking endless amounts of food (with the help of her beloved grandson Shane), having all her family gather and talk about the adventures in their lives. With laughter and a self-characterization “I was born with too much humor”, she would let her opinion be known.

Lola came to live with her “baby girl” Cheryl, where she would sit outside and “you-who” to all that passed by. Charming and flirtatious, she was showered with flowers, food, gifts and adoration by friends and neighbors. She loved being teased about all her boyfriends that called her sweetheart, songbird, and beautiful. She would tell everyone that came to visit that she loved them.

Lola loved holding her phone to her ear and listening to 60’s music and old gospel hymns. Singing “You are my sunshine” “If you’ve got the money” “I saw the light” and “Jesus Loves Me”

Brave and so very precious of heart, Lola will forever be cherished and loved “More than all the stars in the Sky” by her beloved family: children, Debrah Hardee of Aynor, Cindy (Rick) Tisdale of Socastee, Cheryl Harrelson of Surfside Beach, and Bryan (Linda) Morris of  Surfside Beach; her adored “Nicky”, James Michael Griggs of Surfside; 2 bonus daughters, Kathy Vermeland of Andrews and Deborah “Little Deb” Scott of Murrells Inlet; grandchildren, Adam (Jolena) Hardee of Gallivants Ferry, Noah (Christy) Hardee of Gallivants Ferry, and Lindsy Morris of Myrtle Beach; great grandchildren, Mackenzie Forrett, Isaac Hardee, Layla Hardee, Emma Hardee, and Olivia Hardee; and sisters, Margie (Marvin) Stewart of Ashville, NC and Harriette (Max) Walker of Tucker, GA. In addition to her parents and her husband Harry, Lola was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Elise H. Scott and Jennie Lee Bowman, a much beloved grandson, Shane Harrelson, and sons-in-law, Luke Hardee and Rex Harrelson.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Morris will be held at 1 PM, Monday, November 18, 2024, at Williamsburg Cemetery. Her family will receive family and friends at Williamsburg Funeral Home before the funeral from 11:30 to 12:45 PM.

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

 

 

 

Judi Bradham Ivey, 76, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 7, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

Judi was born May 8, 1948, in Kingstree, SC, the daughter of the late Dantzler Emory “D.E.” Bradham, Jr. and Miriam Epps Bradham.  She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended the Baptist College (now Charleston Southern) in North Charleston.  After working for 40 years at Farmers Telephone Co-op, Judi retired with pride, having dedicated her entire professional life to the company.  It was the only job she ever held, and she approached it with a sense of purpose that earned her respect and admiration from all who worked with her. 

In retirement, Judi or “Udi,” as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved shopping, going to the beach, spending time at the lake, and enjoying the serenity of her family farm. Above all, her heart was full of love for her family. Whether it was spoiling them with little gifts, sharing stories, or simply spending time together, Judi’s love and generosity were evident in every aspect of her life. Her family, friends, and community were often the beneficiaries of her selflessness.

Judi was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her sons, Jim (Dawn) Ivey of Florence and Mark (Amy) Ivey of Kingstree, her cherished grandchildren, Aiden Ivey, Addison Ivey, Peyton Ivey, and Ali Ivey, and her beloved companion, Jack Matthews of Cades.  In addition to her parents, Judi was preceded in death by her brother, Dantzler Emory “Dan” Bradham, III. 

Graveside funeral services for Ms. Ivey will be at 3 PM, Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  Judi’s family will receive family and friends at Williamsburg Funeral Home before the funeral at 1:30 to 2:45 PM.  Memorials may be made to McLeod Health Foundation, McLeod Hospice Services, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551 or to a charity of one’s choice. 

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