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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

          Jean Ann is survived by several cousins.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

     A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

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.