Thomas Brown “Tommy” Smith, 86, passed away peacefully Monday, February 9, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.
Tommy was born November 17, 1939, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Gamble Smith and Pauline Brown Smith. He graduated from Kingstree High School and a Columbia business school. Tommy retired from Tidewater Transportation in Charleston and worked part time at Avis Car Rental. He loved Clemson football and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Tommy was a family-oriented man who especially enjoyed any family gathering.
Surviving Tommy are: a son, Tim (Leslie) Smith of Florence; a daughter, Stacey (Derrick) Oliver of Andrews; two grandchildren, Madeline (Josh) Cooper and Olivia (Jacob) DuBose, both of Florence; three great grandchildren, Thomas Cooper, Tillman Cooper, and Adeline Cooper; special niece, Sherry Kellahan; and sister-in-law, Vonnie Smith. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his brother Merrill Smith and a niece, Brenda Fore. Tommy’s family would like to thank the staff at The Florence Presbyterian Community for their love and compassionate care.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Bloomingvale Baptist Church Cemetery, 7652 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews, SC 29510. Tommy’s family will receive family and friends from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday afternoon at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bloomingvale Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 7645 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews, SC 29510. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Joyce Elizabeth Currier Blakely, 94, wife of the late Richard Jaudon “Dickie” Blakely, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Wildcat Senior Living in Summerville, SC.
Joyce was born April 23, 1931, in South Berwick, Maine, a daughter of the late William H Currier and Cora Swasey Currier. She received a master’s degree in education from the University of Maryland, earning the honor of being the Valedictorian of her class. She taught in the Canal Zone in Panama while her husband Dickie was serving in the Air Force and at Greeleyville Elementary School when they returned to his home in Williamsburg County in 1971.Joyce was a member of Lane Methodist Church where she was active in the women’s group. She enjoyed playing cards with the various ladies’ groups in Lane and Kingstree and she especially enjoyed being a Kingstree Omar Jokerette.
Surviving Joyce are: her brother, Bill (Carole) Currier of Maine; her daughter, Jane B. (Ricky) Burrows of Kingstree; her son, Richard J. (Linda) Blakely, Jr. of Bonneau; grandchildren, Kristen (Jeremy) Gilchrist of Kingstree and Richard J. (Kim) Blakely III of Georgia; great grandchildren, Richard J. Blakely IV, Elizabeth Gilchrist, Marny Gilchrist, and Phillip Burrows; and her loving dog, “Peach”. In addition to her parents and her husband Dickie, Joyce was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Barton and Ruth Gagnon and a step grandson, Greg Burrows.
A graveside service celebrating Joyce’s life will be held at 1 PM, Monday, February 9, 2026, at Williamsburg Cemetery, 901 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Joyce’s family will receive family and friends Sunday afternoon at Williamsburg Funeral Home from 2 to 4 PM. Memorials may be made to Lane Methodist Church, c/o Cornelia Bell, 20 Marble Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

John Gilmore Yager passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at home. He
was 81.
His parents were Jean and Lewis Yager. John was born in Kentucky and enjoyed his youth spending time on his grandparents’ farm. He often talked about those years, and the gentle work ethic inspired him. John graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a BS in Physics, and earned his Ph.D. in Neurophysiology from the University of Tennessee, where he also obtained his M.D. After becoming board certified in Neurology at MUSC in Charleston, he and Betsy moved to Mobile, Alabama, where he practiced medicine for many years. He was a member of the American Academy of Neurology. John and Betsy loved to travel, and enjoyed many river cruises throughout Europe, once crossing the Atlantic by sailing ship. John became immersed in Mobile life, sailing on Mobile Bay, and the Gulf in his beloved sailboat, “The Bets”. He was a member of a Mardi Gras mystic society, the Mobile Navy League, and the Mobile Yacht Club, where he was Commodore for two years. John was a member of Ashland Place Methodist Church, and later Union Presbyterian Church in Salters.
John will be remembered as an honorable and faithful man, who loved to laugh. He pulled everything he could from life, sometime struggling, but never complaining.
John is survived by his sister, Sara Sue Yager (Sherron), his stepson, Rusty
McCarver (Dianna), many cousins, and his loving wife, Betsy.
A celebration of John’s life will take place later. Memorials in John’s name may be made to the Mobile Yacht Club Sailing School 4925 Marina Drive South Mobile, Alabama 36605. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Gary Johnson, 71, husband of Theresa Frye Johnson, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC.
Gary was born February 21, 1954, in Williamsburg County, SC, the son of the late Larry Gary Johnson and Annie Barfield Johnson. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended The University of South Carolina. Gary was a salesman for Best Built Barns in West Columbia and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing in his free time.
In addition to his wife, Theresa “Tecey”, Gary is survived by three sons, Jason Johnson (Meghan), of James Island, Henry “Ryan” Street (Lindsay), of Lebanon, Josh Johnson, of Irmo; two stepsons, Allen Bradshaw (Tara), of Lexington, Lee Bradshaw (Amanda), of Ellijay, GA; 13 grandchildren and four brothers, Wayne Johnson (Debbie), of Manning, Jimmy “J.J.” Johnson (Susan), of Lane, Ronnie Johnson, of Lane, and Dennis Johnson (Pam), of Lane.
A graveside service celebrating Gary’s life will be held 11AM Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Salters, SC. Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Cancer Research Institute, 29 Broadway, Floor 4, New York, NY 10006-3111. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Samuel Glendal “Glen” Reardon, age 77, passed from this world and entered into the presence of Jesus his Savior on January 10, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Born in New Zion, SC, he was the son of Wade Hilbert (W.H.) and Gladys Knowlton Reardon. He was a beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His loyalty and devotion to his family, and to his work, were the drive for his life. He truly enjoyed the challenges of his HVAC and electrical work and used this as a tool to bless others. He was an active member in his church and community at Midway Presbyterian Church. He was a deacon and the Sunday School Superintendent for over thirty years. His dedication and loyalty were true blessings to the community around him. He was an avid fisherman and loved to dove and quail hunt.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mae Tilton Reardon, his youngest son, Brett Coleman Reardon, his parents, and oldest brothers, Wade Dalton Reardon and John Vearon Reardon.
He is survived by his children, Sheryl Renee Reardon Bahrns (David) of Kingstree, and Wade Alex Reardon (Jennie) of Greenville, SC. He is survived by his beloved grandchildren: Brett Anson Bahrns, Lilly Bethany Bahrns, Lottie Aline Reardon, Maryanne Grace Reardon, Julia Rose Reardon, and Elyse Margaret Reardon. He is survived by his younger brothers, Oris Benward Reardon (Elaine), and Alga Liston Reardon (Robin).
The family will be accepting visitors at Williamsburg Funeral Home, Sunday evening, January 11 th, from 5-7 pm. The funeral services will be held at Midway Presbyterian Church on Monday, January 12 th, at 11 am, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as Glen did not “too much care for them”, memorials can be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, c/o Matt Evans, 1730 Corner Road, New Zion, SC 29111. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

John Adam Hudson, 50, husband of the late Molly Montgomery Hudson, passed away peacefully Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home in Kingstree, SC.

Adam was born February 2, 1975, in Greeneville, TN, the son of Rev. John M. Hudson and Cheryl Lynn Moore Hudson. He was a graduate of Andrews High School and attended Williamsburg Technical College. He was a US Army veteran, serving 6 years in the SC National Guard, Andrews unit. Adam worked 10 years with the SC Forestry Commission in fire suppression and as manager of Wee Tee Lake and was currently employed with the Town of Kingstree Water Department. He was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, John and Cheryl Hudson of Kingstree and Greeneville, TN, Adam is survived by a sister, Amy Lynn Hudson and a niece Ella Grace Barhite, both of Florence. He was preceded in death by his wife Molly and his grandparents, John Willie and Lola Elizabeth Hudson and Billy E. and Dollie Lois Moore.

A memorial/ visitation to celebrate and remember Adam’s life will be held 2 to 4 PM, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Eulila Matthews Brockington, 84, wife of the late Edwin C. Brockington, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her home.
Eulila was born April 28, 1941, in Andrews, SC, a daughter of the late Harley Palmer Matthews and Mamie Hudson Matthews. Mrs. Brockington was a superb seamstress and manager of local stores. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where she served on various committees including Vacation Bible School and the Kitchen Committee. In recent years she attended Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church. Eulila enjoyed all types of needlework, especially crocheting, embroidery, and quilting. She also looked forward to cooking for her family.
Eulila is survived by: her daughters, Brenda Dorrell (Rusty) of Kingstree and Melinda Goings (Brian) of Blythewood, SC; grandchildren, Dustin Dorrell, Wesley Dorrell (Katie), Jordan Goings, and Dani Goings; and her sister, Linnie Tisdale.
In addition to her parents and husband Edwin, Eulila was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.
A graveside service for Eulila will be held 2 PM, Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive guests for visitation after the service in the fellowship hall. 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 obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Gerald LaRue “Snowball” McKenzie, 83, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his residence.
Snowball was born November 14, 1942, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Gerald L. McKenzie and Doris McCutcheon McKenzie. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he served as a deacon for over 40 years. Snowball helped start many businesses through the years but was mostly known for McKenzie Trucking and McKenzie Greenhouses.
Snowball is survived and missed by his loving wife Thelma Bryant McKenzie of 63 years; children, Pam Tisdale (Darren Tisdale), Becky Watts, Caroline McKenzie, Gary LaRue McKenzie (Erica McKenzie); grandchildren, Bryant (Angela), Gill, AnnLaRue, Henderson, Jack, Cecilia, Piper, Cole, Deanna (Derrell); Great grandchildren: Lincoln, Isaac, Presley Kate, Colton; and siblings; Mary Brown (David Brown), Ricky McKenzie, Harvey McKenzie (Hope).
A funeral service for Snowball will be held 2 PM Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial to follow at Smith Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Turbeville Children’s Home, PO Box 229, Turbeville, SC 29162. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Judy McKenzie Coker, 78, wife of the late David A. Coker, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home.
Judy was born January 25, 1947, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Samuel Archie McKenzie and Mary Edith Morris McKenzie. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Technical College and retired from the school after 39 years of work as an administrative assistant. Mrs. Coker was an advisor for the Phi Theta Kappa Sorority and volunteered at Corrie Mae’s House. Judy was also a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Judy is survived by; her son, Michael Chance Coker of Kingstree; two grandsons, Michael Scott Coker, of Kingstree and Corey Jordan Coker (Anna), of Turbeville; two great grandchildren, Emily and Atlas Coker; three brothers, Keith McKenzie (Jenny), Jerry McKenzie (Paulette) and Lynn McKenzie (Suzanne), all of Kingstree; a sister, Susan Reeves (Steve), of Columbia; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband David, Judy was preceded in death by her sons, David Meade Coker and Scotty Coker.
A funeral service for Judy will be held at 12 PM, Friday, December 12, 2025, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial at Camp Branch Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.
Judy’s family will receive guests for visitation from 6-8 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. The family also will hold a visitation at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness at 11 AM on Friday. Memorials may be made to Corrie Mae’s House, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Willa Justine McCutchen Matthews, 85, wife of the late Dexter Matthews, passed away peacefully Friday, November 28, 2025, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center after a long illness.
Justine was born October 29, 1940, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late James Willard McCutchen and Mildred Odell McClary McCutchen. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School, worked at Dubin’s Department Store for numerous years, and retired from W.M. Anderson Primary School after many years of teaching Pre-K students. Justine was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed sewing and refinishing furniture. She was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.
Justine is survived by: her three sons, Jay (Brenda) Matthews, Timothy (Lisa) Matthews, and Jamie Matthews, all of Kingstree; two grandchildren, Scotty Matthews and Melanie Matthews; seven great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Cynthia (Bobby) Robinson and Charlene McKenzie, both of Kingstree; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Dexter, Justine was preceded in death by sisters, Carol Gandy, Darlene Miles, and Clarice Mercer and a grandson, Ethan Hunter Matthews.
A graveside service for Justine will be held at 10 AM, Monday, December 1, 2025, at Kingstree Second Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Robert Alan Thornhill, 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 20, 2025, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center after a long illness.

Robert was born March 24, 1951, in Lake City, SC, the son of the late Bob Edward Thornhill and Reba Sauls Thornhill Keefe. He was a 1969 graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Palmer College in Charleston. Robert excelled in restaurant management and really enjoyed his years at Piccolo’s where he was a partner and later at his own restaurant, Robert’s Food and Spirits. Robert was also a former employee of Farmers Telephone Co-Op during his career. In later years, as his health declined, Robert enjoyed watching the old movies, especially Forrest Gump, Titanic, Mrs. Doubtfire, and anything on the CMT channel. He was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.

Robert is survived by his sister, Nancy T. Wilkes of Kingstree, nieces, Casey Gause (C. Jolly) of York, SC, Jessica (James) Colton of Virginia Beach, VA, and Brittany (Kevin) Carmon of Kingstree. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a sister, Dottie Gause, a niece, Donna Wilkes Matthews, grandfather, J.E. Sauls and grandmother, Eva McGee Sauls.

There will be a memorial service for Robert at 3:30 PM, Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Kingstree Second Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

    Mr. Marvin Leroy “Tiny” Ward, 94, died Thursday, November 6, 2025, in McLeod
Hospice House after a short illness.
Mr. Ward was born November 30, 1930, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Leroy
Edward Ward and Eunice Eaddy Ward. He was a graduate of Indiantown High School
and was an active member of Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he
had formerly served as Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and Song leader. He
farmed for many years until retirement and formerly worked at his brother-in-law, Ed
Mishoe’s grocery store, cutting meat among other jobs. Mr. Ward was preceded in death
by his wife of 56 years, Alice Faye Coker Ward, 4 sisters, Vermell Ward Douglas, Annabelle
Ward Benton, Lou Dell Ward Mishoe, Elizabeth Ward Elliott, and 2 brothers, Rev. Rhett
Ward and Rev. Robert Ward.
Surviving are 2 sons, Michael (Denise) Ward and Rev. Clark Ward of Kingstree; a
daughter Esther Ward, of Kingstree; granddaughters, Stephanie (Brian) Harrington, of
New Zion and Sarah (Erik) Knotts, of Scranton; grandson, John Caleb Ward, of
Andrews; 2 step-grandsons, Allen (Crystal) Foxworth of Pamplico and Steven Foxworth of Pleasant Hill; 3 great grandchildren, Lacey Harrington (Kyle) Scoggins of New Zion, Ethan
Knotts and Abby Faye Knotts of Scranton; 3 step-great grandchildren, Allen Foxworth III and Gage Foxworth of Pamplico and Charlotte Foxworth of Pleasant Hill; 1 brother, Thurmond Ward of Kingstree; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Williamsburg
Funeral Home Chapel, Kingstree, SC with burial following at the Kingstree First
Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williamsburg
Funeral Home from 1:30-2:30 p.m. preceding the funeral service.
Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund,
37 McCall Road, Kingstree, SC or to McLeod Hospice, PO Box 100551, Florence,
SC 29502. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at our website www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Alice Heins Eatmon, 87, died peacefully with her daughters by her side on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
She was a devoted mother and wife who adored all her family. She was born in Kingstree, SC, and attended Kingstree High School where she was a cheerleader. She also held the title of Miss Williamsburg County.
Alice married Edward Eatmon, her high school sweetheart, on January 28, 1961. They shared almost 60 years together. She was a loving mother, homemaker, and decorator who made holidays, birthdays, and special occasions festive and magical.
She believed in Jesus Christ and instilled this belief in her children. Alice, like most people from Kingstree, loved the Black River. She spent time there many days praying and finding peace in its beauty.
Alice was predeceased by her mother Virginia Gee, father Dalton Gee, husband Edward Eatmon, and sister Mary (Winnie) Wilkie.
She is survived by her daughters Alicia and Kelley Eatmon, sisters Anne Koenig and Virginia (Ginny) Gee, brother Beau Gee, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Lexington Medical Center and MSA Hospice for the kindness, respect, and dignity shown to all of us.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, November 12th in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Kingstree Cemetery Fund, 400 N. Academy St., Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page on our website, www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Norman “Aubrey” Williamson, 92, husband of Emma Lois Inman Williamson, died at his home in Kingstree, SC on October 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Aubrey was born March 18, 1933, in the Hebron Community, a son of the late Hoyt Stephen Williamson and Bertie Caulder Williamson. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, the University of South Carolina, and the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. Aubrey was a veteran of the US Army and served in the US Army Reserve.
Aubrey was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher and on many committees. He was a deacon and at the time of his death, a trustee.
He was retired from Farmers Telephone and served as Chairman of the Board for Williamsburg First National Bank until his resignation. Mr. Aubrey was formerly a member of the Lion’s Club, the ultimate “DIY’er” and a Boy Scout Leader. He was a Master Gardener and developed his farm, Twin Lakes, into a venue for weddings or family gatherings. He attended the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, Maine for 7 years. He enjoyed woodworking and built many pieces of furniture with the help of his friend, Duane Shuler. Aubrey served two terms on town council and was Mayor pro tem.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Emma Inman Williamson; 3 sons, Stan Williamson (Lori) of Kingstree, Scott Williamson (Dana) of Kingstree, Stephen Williamson (Holly) of Sumter, SC; grandchildren, Matthew Williamson, Ann Louise Williamson, Hunter Watford, Caulder Williamson, Emmie Williamson, Reid Williamson; and a brother, Joe Brice Williamson. In addition to his parents Aubrey was preceded in death by his brothers, Hoyt Laverne Williamson, Henry Caulder Williamson, Alva Stephen Williamson and Roland Curtis Williamson.
The family would like to express gratitude to Gentiva Hospice nurses Heather, Erica, Tabitha and Kerry, for their care and love to Mr. Aubrey and his family.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 P.M, Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Mr. Williamson’s family will greet friends and family in the Family Life Center at the church beginning at 2 PM, just prior to the service. The family will also receive visitors at Twin Lakes following the burial.
Memorials may be made to Williamson Cemetery, c/o Stan Williamson, 515 Live Oak Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Williamsburg Baptist Association Disaster Relief Chain Saw Unit, c/o Erma Brockington, 1301 Willtown Road, Kingstree, SC 29556
Online condolences can be posted for the family on the obituary page at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Joan Elizabeth “Joni” Barwick, 64, died Friday, October 24, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center after a long illness.
Joni was born April 13, 1961, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Charles Richard Barwick, Sr. and Joan Lifrage Barwick. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Winthrop College. Joni worked at the Litchfield Inn where she discovered her aptitude for hotel management. She moved to the Columbia area and began her more than 30 years career in hotel management, achieving many accolades and awards along the way. She spent the last twelve years of her career at Hampton Inn where she was loved and respected by her coworkers but had to retire early twenty years ago after complications from back surgery. Joni was a lifelong member of Union Presbyterian Church.
Joni is survived by: her brother, Charles R. “Chad” (Jennifer) Barwick, Jr of Salters, SC; a sister, Scarlett Barwick of Kingstree, SC; a niece, Kaylee Barwick of Salters; stepmother, Peggy Barwick of Kingstree; a stepsister, Rachel B. (Will) Caulder of Kingstree; a stepbrother, Jim (Melanie) Barker of Irmo, SC; and her best friend and caregiver, Karen Pryor of Gaston, along with her parents, Ret. Major Robert W. Pryor and Sandy Pryor and her sister, Andrea Black (Earl Boone). They became Joni’s bonus family surrounding her with love and support, especially during her illness. Sadly, Major Pryor passed away the same day as Joni.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 4501 M.L. King Jr Highway, Salters, SC. Online condolences can be posted for the family on the obituary page at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Auddie Cleveland Brown Jr., 78, husband of Sandra L. Brown, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Wednesday afternoon, October 22, 2025, after a long-fought health battle.
Born in Kingstree, SC, on October 14, 1947, he was the son of the late Sarah Virginia Davis and Auddie Cleveland Brown. Auddie attended Kingstree High School and Columbia Commercial College. Auddie was a salesman through and through. From his beginnings as a shoe salesman at Sears to owning several car dealerships in Kingstree, Florence, and Darlington. He loved selling cars and was proud to call his customers family. Auddie was a member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Masons and the Shriners. He was an avid sportsman enjoying nothing more than spending time with his children, grandchildren and his friends on his farm, sharing his love of quail, dove, and duck hunting and caring for his bird dogs and horses. He loved Kingstree and Williamsburg County, and you would never find him too far away for long.
Auddie is survived by Sandra, his loving and devoted wife of 59 ½ years, his sons Cliff Brown and Chris (Wanda) Brown of Kingstree, SC and daughters Sara (Will) Webber and Sonya (Brian) Lane of Lexington, SC. His most loved and adored grandchildren, Davis Brown, Lane Brown, Austin Webber, Gibson (Blakely) Brown, Mia Lane, Brennan Webber, Christina Brown, Marian Nell Easler, and Tyson Funderburk.
In addition to his parents, Auddie was preceded in death by his brother, Wentworth Edwards “Winn” Brown.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6-8 at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC. A celebration of life graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 2:00 at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 4501 M.L. King Jr Highway, Salters, SC. Following the service the family welcomes family and friends to stop by their home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org, Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.
A special thank you to Jean Smith of Agape Hospice, Leroy Thompson (Bubba), Harry Beaufort, and Jack Strong.

Tami K. Rodgers, 53, wife of Davis Rodgers, died Monday October 6, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Tami was born February 24, 1972, a daughter of Sherry Miles Kortness and the late Kenneth L. Kortness. She was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and retired as Publisher of The News in Kingstree after more than 30 years of service. She received numerous awards from the SC Press Association over the years. Tami was an active member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church, and she loved her church family. She taught Sunday School and was a member of the WIC. She loved to cook for her family and friends on holidays, attend school events, work puzzles, and truly enjoyed kayaking and fishing on Black River.
In addition to her husband of 34 years, Dave of Kingstree, survivors are: a son, Joshua Rodgers (Mary Gray Glick) of Florence; a daughter, Abigail Rodgers (Corey Knotts) of Kingstree; her mother, Sherry Kortness of Spokane, WA; two brothers, David Smith of Charlotte, NC and Roger Kortness of Spokane, WA. Tami also had several nieces and nephews that she loved like her own children. She was preceded in death by her father Kenneth Kortness.
Tami’s family would like to give special thanks to McLeod Oncology, Dr. James Smith and the entire staff for their care and compassion during Tami’s illness.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday October 8, 2025, at Kingstree Presbyterian Church, 229 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556. Tami’s family will greet friends and family in the fellowship hall following the service.
Memorials may be made to McLeod Cancer Center HOPE Fund at https://www.mcleodhealth.org/foundation/primary-areas-support/cancer/ or McLeod Health Foundation PO Box 100551 Florence, SC 29502-0551.
Online condolences can be posted for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Rebecca Holmes Carson, 65, beloved wife of Kit Carson, of Kingstree, SC, died peacefully at her home after a long, courageous battle with cancer on October 4, 2025.
Rebecca was born December 27, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia and grew up in Johnston, SC on a peach farm. She was the daughter of the late Fred Morris and Helen Harrison Holmes. She was a graduate of Wardlaw Academy and University of South Carolina.
While living in Charleston for twenty- five years, she was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. After moving to Kingstree, she attended the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
Rebecca’s kind soul was reflected by her love of family and friends, family trips to the beach, gardening, her beloved pets, and shopping for unique gifts for her home.
Rebecca is survived by her husband, Kit Carson, brothers Fred (Nancy) Holmes of Lexington, SC; John (Pam) Holmes of Graniteville, SC; and sister Anne (Kim) Sidey of Aiken, SC. She was pre-deceased by her parents and brother Edmund Holmes.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 10, 2025 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, W. Main Street, Central, SC.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local animal shelter.
Online condolences can be posted for the family on the obituary page at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Ina Myrtle Knight Blake, 91, wife of the late Frank Thomas Blake, died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence after a brief illness.
Ina, lovingly known as “Miss Pete” by all who knew her, was born February 12, 1934, in Florence County, SC, a daughter of the late Ralph D. Knight and Louise Jordan Knight. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School, and worked some years at Warsaw Manufacturing, but her real calling came when she opened a day care for the neighborhood children. The “neighborhood” grew as families found out what a blessing it was to have your children stay with “Miss Pete”! Her loving ways with the children were appreciated by the parents and children alike. When the children grew up, they came back to visit Miss Pete and some of the luckiest ones brought their children back to stay with Miss Pete. She operated the day care for over 30 years. When she wasn’t taking care of children, Miss Pete loved working in her yard growing flowering shrubs and bedding plants. She had lovely ferns hanging on her porch creating a gathering place. Miss Pete enjoyed reading, shopping, cooking a delicious cream cheese pound cake, and especially spending time with her beloved family. She was a member of Salters Assembly of God Church until it closed and then attended Kingstree First Assembly of God along with Union Presbyterian Church whose minister Marty Hodge was her close neighbor.
Surviving Mrs. Blake are: two daughters, Melinda (Marion) McCrea of Salters and Diane Umphlett of Kingstree; three granddaughters, Amy Thomas, Angela (Curt) Mahoney, and Chelsea (Matthew) Clites; four great granddaughters, Acelyn Griffin, Avie Manigault, Anna Manigault, Farrah Blake, and Cora Mahoney; three great grandsons, Zed and Gabe Clites and Xander Blake; five great-great grandchildren; a sister, Anita Haynes of Anderson, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Frank, Miss Pete was preceded in death by her son, Rev. Stephen Michael Blake, a grandson, Joshua Stephen Blake, and seven siblings, Gertrude Thompson, Geneva Smith, Katherine Powell, Sam M. Knight, Donald K. Knight, Mattie Sue Kennedy, and Glenn R. Knight.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Miss Pete’s family will greet friends and family beginning at 1 PM just prior to the service at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Assembly of God, 872 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Online condolences can be posted for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Jack Marcellous McCrea, 73, husband of Janet Ruehl McCrea, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home in the Cedar Swamp Community surrounded by family.
Jack was born July 22, 1952, in Williamsburg County, SC, the son of the late Lathan Marcellous McCrea and Moeaden Eaddy McCrea. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and earned his degree in Ag Education from Clemson University in 1974. Jack was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying farming, fishing and hunting on his land in Cedar Swamp. He was a faithful member of Central Presbyterian Church serving as Elder Emeritus. He served 18 years with the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services in Williamsburg County and was elected Sheriff of Williamsburg County in 1993, where he served for 5 years. Jack was a family man and a fantastic cook, enjoying time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, over any meal he prepared.
Surviving Mr. McCrea, in addition to his wife of 50 years Janet, are: two sons, William Marcellous McCrea (Shannon) and Carl Ruehl McCrea (Chasity) both of Kingstree; five grandchildren, Jennifer Grace McCrea, Emma Bailey McCrea, Shelby Ryan McCrea, Jack Marcellous McCrea and Summer Ruehl McCrea; two sisters, Nellie Harriette McCrea and Donna Jane McCrea; a special sister, Noreen K. Steward; and his “Hog Dog” JoJo.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Central Presbyterian Church with burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Jack’s family will greet friends and family from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Mike Tisdale, 1149 Doc Kellahan Road, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Online condolences can be posted for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com