Colin Ryan Roark, 42, died Friday, January 25, 2019, in McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

     Mr. Roark was born May 8, 1976, in Sumter, SC, a son of Lyndal Wayne Roark and Sharon Coker Dukes. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Midlands Tech. He was employed by Roark Communications and was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Ryan enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his daughter.

     Surviving Mr. Roark are: his daughter, Rylie Ann Roark; his wife, Jill Thomas Roark; and his stepdaughters, Taylor and Brenna Welch, all of Kingstree; his father, Wayne Roark, of Manning; his stepmother, Cheryl Oliver, of Greeleyville; his mother, Sharon Coker Dukes, of Dallas, TX; his brother, Kevin (Jennifer) Roark, of Sumter; his sisters, Maggie R. (Kevin) Mims, of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Stacey O. (Robbie) Mooneyham, of Alcolu, SC; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

     Funeral services celebrating Ryan’s life will be 2 PM Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Ryan’s family will receive friends from 12 to 1:30 just before the service. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses and to create a fund for Rylie’s education. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

LeJune Patrick “Pat” Floyd, Jr., 69, husband of Julie Ann Kirven Floyd, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

Mr. Floyd was born November 24, 1949, in Kingstree, a son of the late LeJune P. Floyd, Sr. and Eula Mae Crosby Floyd. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Midlands Technical College in Columbia. “Pat” was a self-employed contractor. He was a lifelong member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, the Men’s Fellowship and a former deacon. Pat was quiet, generous, and patient giving his time, energy, and resources to all he knew. He was an accomplished taxidermist and talented builder of many things. Most of all, Pat enjoyed spending time outdoors with his grandchildren.

Surviving Mr. Floyd, in addition to his wife Julie, of the home, are: his children, Patricia F. (Steve) Wilbourne, of Mt. Pleasant; and Christopher P. (Jessie) Floyd, of John’s Island; 6 grandchildren, Annie Kirven Wilbourne, Lila Grace Wilbourne, Layne Patrick Floyd, Mary Mackenzie Wilbourne, Julia Rose Floyd, and Kenley Jane Floyd; sisters, Victoria (Ken) Wooten, of Florence, and Linda Price, of Cades; and a brother Johnny (Janet) Floyd, of Lexington.

Pat’s family would like to thank Dr. Gene Saylors and the staff of Charleston Hematology and Oncology and Dr. Troy Gamble and the amazing staff at Williamsburg Regional Hospital

Funeral services will be 12 Noon Saturday, January 19, 2019, in Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in Smith Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 AM to 11:30 AM before the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to HealthWell Foundation (HealthWellFoundation.org) who so graciously provided assistance with Pat’s cancer medications, 20440 Century Blvd, Suite 250, Germantown, MD 20874, Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, PO Box 568, Kingstree, SC 29556 (WRHFoundation.org).

Mrs. Wilhelmina Grist, 98, died Thursday, November 15, 2018, at the home of her grandson Sean Grayson (Heather) in Sumter, SC where she resided for the last seven months.

Mrs. Grist was born in Salters, a daughter of the late Frank Lee and Frankie Earl Cook Richardson. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and the University of South Carolina in 1942 with a Bachelor of Arts. She retired from the Life of Georgia after 30 plus years of service. Mrs. Grist was a member of Union Presbyterian Church. She loved animals, horseback riding and gardening where she spent much of her abled time tending to her plants.

Mrs. Grist was preceded in death by her brother, James Monroe Richardson, sisters, Jane Richardson Lifrage and Buford Richardson, daughter and son-in-law, Joan Hartness Grist McConnell and Roger Earl McConnell, and also granddaughter, Shari Payne Kaple. Surviving her are: her sister, Elizabeth Richardson Wilburn of Kingstree; daughter, Michal Grist Grayson of Sevierville, Tennessee, three grandchildren Timothy Craig Payne, Jr. (Amy) of Summerville, Letitia Chovine Grayson of Pawley’s Island, Sean Allen Grayson (Heather) of Sumter; three great grandchildren, Shyantra Capers of Kingstree, Miya Payne and Ayden Payne of Summerville.

Memorial services will be held at 2PM Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Union Presbyterian Church, Salters, SC, with a burial in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Joan Hartness Grist McConnell, 71, widow of Roger Earl McConnell, died Saturday, April 14, 2018, at home in Summerville, SC, after a long battle with breast cancer.

Mrs. McConnell was born February 27, 1947 in York, SC, a daughter of Wilhelmina Richardson Grist of Summerville and the late James Davidson Grist, Jr.  Joan was a 1965 graduate of Kingstree High School.  She received her BSN degree from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Nursing in 1969.  In addition, Mrs. McConnell received her Physician’s Assistant-Medex from MUSC in 1974.  Mrs. McConnell’s Master of Arts degree was conferred upon her by South Carolina State University in 1996.

An animal lover, Joan always had multiple dogs and cats in her many homes, and horses outside in a stable.  She and her husband, Roger, as well as her daughter, Shari, spent countless hours on horseback together.

In addition to her husband and father, Mrs. McConnell was preceded in death by her much loved daughter, Shari Payne Kaple, of Summerville.

Survivors are:  her son, Timothy Craig Payne, Jr. (Amy), of Summerville; 3 grandchildren, Shyantra Capers of Kingstree, Miya Payne and Ayden Payne of Summerville and a sister, Michal Grist Grayson, of Sevierville, Tennessee.  She also leaves behind the father of her children, Timothy Craig Payne of Summerville and a special caregiver, Grace Biddiscombe of Ladson.

Memorial services will be held at 2PM Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Union Presbyterian Church, Salters, SC, with a burial in the church cemetery.

Eunice Temple Ford Gamble, 89, widow of Julius Pendergrass “J.P.” Gamble, Sr., died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Lakes of Litchfield in Pawley’s Island.

Mrs. Eunice was born March 27, 1929, in Charlotte, NC, a daughter of the late Rufus Ford and Mildred Jeffers Ford. She was a graduate of Ashley Hall, alumni of Limestone College and graduated with a BA in Education from The University of South Carolina, where she was a member of Alpha Delta PI Sorority. Mrs. Eunice taught in Williamsburg and Berkeley County Schools and retired after 30+ years. She was the past President of Green Thumb Garden Club of Kingstree and a member of Garden Club of South Carolina and National Garden Clubs, a member of The Landscape Design Consultants Council of SC, Daughters of American Revolution and Colonial Dames of the XVII Century. Mrs. Eunice was also a member of Greeleyville United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Gamble are: her children, Julius P. “Jay” Gamble, Jr., of Sunapee, NH, Catherine Gamble, of Pawley’s Island, and Larry (Edith) Gamble, of Milwaukee, WI; daughter-in-law, Cindy Gamble, of Greensboro, NC; 8 grandchildren; and sisters, Ann F. Dutton, of Richmond, VA; and Chris F. Gaines, of Greensboro, NC.

In addition to her parents and her husband “J.P.” Mrs. Eunice was preceded in death by a son, David Ford Gamble, of Greensboro, NC; daughter-in-law, Jane Gamble, of Sunapee, NH; a brother, Thomas J. Ford; and a sister, Harriett F. Maxwell.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday, January 5, 2019, in Greeleyville United Methodist Church, with a burial in New Market Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wayne Gamble, John R. Gamble, Alton McCollough, Philip Murray, John Ridgel Gamble, Jr, and Hale McCollough.

The family will receive friends before the service from 12 to 1:30 in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to Greeleyville United Methodist Church, PO Box 247, Greeleyville, SC 29056 or Epworth Children’s Home, PO Box 50466, Columbia, SC 29250.

William Martin “Bill” McCrea, 66, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018.

Mr. McCrea was born November 13, 1952, in Kingstree, a son of Betty Boyd McCrea and the late Thomas Martin McCrea. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a farmer. Bill was an avid fisherman.

Surviving Bill, in addition to his mother of Kingstree, are: his brothers, Emmett McCrea and Hugh (Linda) McCrea, both of Kingstree.

A memorial service celebrating Bill’s life will be held 3 PM Sunday, January 6, 2019, in the chapel of Williamsburg Funeral Home. Bill’s family will receive friends beginning at 2 PM at the funeral home. 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.

Alma Martha Nexsen, 82, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Florence.

Miss Alma was born September 11, 1936, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Leland Ivy Nexsen and Eleida Parrott Nexsen. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company after 37 years.

Surviving Miss Alma are: her brothers, William “Billy” (Wanda) Nexsen, of Cades; and Paul D. Nexsen, of Scranton; and a sister, Mary Sue (Mike) Hewett, of Socastee. In addition to her parents, Miss Alma was preceded in death by her siblings, Lucille Nexsen Disher, Margaret Louise Disher, James Leon Nexsen, Leland Rubin Nexsen, Samuel “Sam” Melvin Nexsen, Eleida “Doll” Nexsen Burrows, Vardell John Nexsen, Betty Lou Nexsen Culick, and Junior Leland Nexsen.

Graveside services will be 3PM Sunday, December 30, 2018, in Williamsburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church, 37 McCall Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Carolyn Elizabeth Ives Brown, 66, wife of James C. Brown, died Monday, December 4, 2018, at her home.

Mrs. Brown was born April 18, 1952, in Greeleyville, SC, a daughter of the late Muret and Melva Ard Ives. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and was a home maker. Carolyn enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, coloring and looking at pictures.

Surviving Mrs. Brown, in addition to her husband James, of the home, are: her first husband, Allen Bryant; her daughter, Vicky Bryant, of Manning; her son, Allen Bryant, Jr., of Myrtle Beach; 3 grandchildren, Kevin (Janie Espinoza) Robinson, Brittany (Ian) Vincent, and Jesse Robinson; 2 great grandchildren, Stormy and Jacob Robinson; and 2 brothers, Leroy (Betty) Ives and William Ives. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Ives. Mrs. Brown’s family would like to add a special thank you to Carolyn’s nurses, Shannon and Cynthia, who took such good care of Carolyn.

Graveside funeral services celebrating Mrs. Brown’s life will be 11 AM Friday, December 7, 2018, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Brown’s family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551.

Ralph Cleo Fennell, Jr., 70, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at his home after an illness.

Mr. Fennell was born February 24, 1948, in Kingstree, a son of the late Ralph Cleo Fennell, Sr. and Barbara Huggins Fennell. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and received a Bachelor degree from Clemson University and a Master of Arts degree in education from the University of SC. Ralph was retired after serving as principal of Greeleyville Elementary School and Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of Williamsburg County Schools.

Ralph is survived by his son, Brad (Temple) Fennell, of Pooler, GA, a grandson, Conner Fennell and granddaughter, Bellamy Fennell, also of Pooler, 2 sisters, Saundra F. (Bill) Dyson, of Georgetown, SC and Pam F. (Yancey) McGill, of Kingstree, and many nieces and nephews.

A family service will be held at a later date.

Linnie Mae Powell Gause, 82, wife of Ossie P. Gause, died Saturday, November 24, 2018, in Kingstree Nursing Facility.

Mrs. Gause was born March 2, 1936, in Florence, a daughter of the late Ted Powell and Luetta Owens Powell. She was a homemaker and a member of Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving Mrs. Gause, in addition to her husband Ossie are: a son, Purdis L. Gause, of Kingstree, a brother, Therrell Williamson, of Columbia, three half sisters, and three half brothers.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gause was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Powell.

Funeral services celebrating Mrs. Gause’s life will be 2 PM Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Mrs. Gause’s family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church, 37 McCall Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Dr. Idalyn Stoll Brown, beloved wife of Carol E. Brown, died suddenly Saturday, November 24, 2018, in Lake City, SC. Idalyn was the daughter of the late Philip Cunningham and Charles McLeod Stoll. Idalyn was a member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church.

Born in Columbia, SC on April 9, 1935, Idalyn soon moved to Kingstree, her father’s native home, and spent her childhood and youth in their home on Academy Street. She was educated in the Kingstree schools and was recognized during her youth for her musical talent.

Idalyn married her high school sweetheart, Carol, on June 1, 1956. During their 62 years of marriage, they shared many adventures and moves due to Carol’s Air Force assignments and career opportunities.

Idalyn earned a PHD in Experimental Psychology from The University of Georgia in Athens, GA, but prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Coker College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Salem College, and a Master of Science degree in Psychology from Francis Marion University. Dr. Brown spent the following years evaluating children with brain injuries, lecturing at universities and medical conferences, and publishing articles on brain injury. She worked at The University of Georgia in Athens, GA, Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC and Valley Children’s Hospital in Fresno, CA, and she completed her career in private practice in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Dr. Brown was also a member of MENSA.

Surviving Dr. Brown, in addition to her husband Carol, are her children and grandchildren: Mike (Louise) Brown, of Lake City, and Susan Stoll Brown-Tate, MD, of Louisville, KY; 6 grandchildren, Mike (Jolie) Brown, of Kingstree, Will (Jessie) Brown, of Kingstree, Elizabeth Brown, of Charleston, David Tate, Elizabeth Tate, and Katherine Tate, all of Louisville, KY; 3 great grandchildren, Devanie Brown, Andrew Brown, and Caroline Brown; 2 siblings, Phil Stoll, of Whiteville, NC and Charlene Stoll Hale, of Lexington, SC as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services celebrating Dr. Brown’s life will be 11 AM Tuesday, November 27, 2018, in Kingstree Presbyterian Church, with burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Dr. Brown’s family will receive friends in the fellowship hall at Kingstree Presbyterian Church from 10 to 10:45 AM before the service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Edward Leon “Junie” Graham, Jr., 88, husband of Jane Jaudon Blakely Graham, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Mr. Graham was born April 5, 1930, in Greeleyville, a son of the late Edward Leon Graham and Willie Louise Gist Graham. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University. Junie worked for The DuPont Textile Manufacturing Company where he was a plant manager in Brazil. He was a Korean War Air Force veteran and was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mr. Graham in addition to his wife Jane are: his children, Patricia Jane Adams, Edward Michael Graham, both of Murrells Inlet, SC, Kevin J. Graham and his wife, Gale Whiting, of Tega Cay, SC, and Austin Blakely Graham, of Goose Creek, SC; a very special sister-in-law, Beezie Jarrett, of Kingstree; a sister, Gertha Lou Stackley, of Kingstree; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Graham was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Newsome and her son George Newsome.

A memorial service celebrating Mr. Junie’s life will be 2:30 PM Wednesday, November 28, 2018, in Kingstree United Methodist Church. Mr. Graham’s family will receive friends at 1PM before the service in the Ladies Parlor of the church. Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 North Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

Willa Dean Miles Robinson, 87, widow of M. Carlyle Robinson, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at her home.

Mrs. Robinson was born November 27, 1930, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Joe and Eliza Barfield Miles. She was educated in Williamsburg County Schools and was a retired Daycare Owner. Mrs. Robinson was a member of Kingstree First Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed reading, cooking, watching softball, and attending events at the Williamsburg County Vital Aging Senior Center.

Surviving Mrs. Robinson are: her son, Bobby (Cynthia) Robinson, of Kingstree; her daughter, Darlene (Alan) Chandler, of Lake City; 4 granddaughters, Rhonda (Kevin Yarborough) Robinson, Marsha (Jay) Floyd, Hope (Mike) Kirby, and Faith (Sherod) Timmons; 5 great granddaughters, Jordan Floyd, Madison Floyd, Sydnee Floyd, Carley Belue, and Sadie Timmons; 2 great grandsons, Robert Belue and Charlie Kirby; and a sister, Eloise (Eddie) Tarte, of Socastee. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Ed Miles, Dell Miles, and J.W. Miles, and a sister, Myrtle Lee Parker. Mrs. Robinson’s family gives special thanks to the staff of Hospice Care of SC, especially Louise Holladay, Devonne Wilson and Luella Hunter.

Funeral services celebrating Mrs. Robinson’s life will be 2 PM Friday, November 23, 2018, at Kingstree First Assembly of God Church, with burial in Sandy Bay Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson’s family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Assembly of God Church, 872 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Williamsburg County Vital Aging, PO Box 450, Kingstree, SC 29556.

The Rev. Valerie Knight Jackson Ward passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 17, 2018 following a lengthy illness with Stage IV Lung Cancer and COPD. She was born April 18, 1949 in Ft. Sam Houston, TX. She is survived by her son Adam C. Ward and his wife Alison C Ward and their children Elizabeth N. and Christopher C. Stephens, Jr. of Lamar, SC.

Deacon Ward was preceded in death by her Mom Phyllis K. Jackson, her Dad Peter Jackson, and her two brothers Keith M and Peter W. Jackson.

Deacon Ward worked for the Department of Defense in the Air Force Child and Youth Programs from July 1980 until her retirement in February 2016. She worked in Texas, Turkey, England, and California.

Deacon Ward was active in the Episcopal Church her entire life. She attended seminary at Bloy House, Claremont, CA, and was ordained a Deacon in the Episcopal Church in January 2014.

Deacon Ward moved to South Carolina in January 2018 in order to live closer to her son and his family.

A special thank you is given to Amanda Lee, LPN.P and the doctors and nurses at McLeod Cancer Center and McLeod Hospice.

A memorial service celebrating Deacon Ward’s life will be held on December 1, 2018 at 12:00PM in St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church in Florence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 1868, Santa Maria, CA 93456, St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 3123 W. Palmetto St., Florence, SC 29505,

McLeod Cancer Center, McLeod HOPE Fund, or McLeod Hospice, PO Box 100551,Florence, SC 29502-0551,www.mcleodhealth.org/foundation/.

Steven Lafay “Steve” Lane, 69, husband of Chris Welch Lane, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Lane was born July 25, 1949, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late James Dolfus and Hattie Leo Smith Lane. He was a graduate of East Clarendon High School and received an Associate’s Degree from Williamsburg Technical College. Mr. Steve served two years in the Marine Corps, then joined the South Carolina National Guard and retired after more than 20 years of service. While in service, he served in Vietnam with the Marine Corps, served in Desert Storm and Desert Shield with the Army National Guard. Mr. Lane was an avid outdoorsman and was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee from 2009 to 2017.

Surviving Mr. Steve, in addition to his wife Chris, are: his children, Christy Lane (Brian) Nexsen, of Greeleyville; and James Hunter (Holly) Lane, of Turbeville; grandchildren, Cody Nexsen, Connor Nexsen, Laney Grace Nexsen, Reagen Lane, and Avery Kate Lane; two sisters, Thetis Ricks, and Karen Osborne, both of Jacksonville, FL; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services celebrating Mr. Steve’s life will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 17, 2018, in Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Lane’s family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Friday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, c/o Amy Sanders, 3508 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Lendel French Swails McCrea, 89, widow of Albert Lewis McCrea, died Monday, November 5, 2018, in Kingstree Nursing Facility.

Lendel was born August 5, 1929, in Andrews, a daughter of the late Waver Parsons Swails and James Acue Swails. Mrs. Lendel was a Home Economist for Clemson Extension and a clerk at Sternn’s Department Store. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and a member of Central Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of The Friendship Circle and Women of the Church. Mrs. Lendel enjoyed cooking, flowers and her grandchildren.

Surviving Mrs. McCrea are: her son, Darren (Fran) Mccrea, of Kingstree; her grandchildren, Joshua Darren McCrea and Justin Lewis McCrea; four sisters, Imo S. Cantley, of Kingstree; Willa S. Jenkins, of Andrews; Cynthia S. Boland, of Sunset Beach, NC; and Windola S. Pitts, of Andrews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Lendel was preceded in death by two brothers, James A. Swails and Hartwell Swails, and a sister, Rena S. Mobley.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, November 8, 2018, in Central Presbyterian Church followed by burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Lendel’s family will greet friends from 5 to 7 Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Richard Brown Haddock, age 70, was born February 21, 1948. On October 25, 2018, he died tragically in an airplane that went down off the coast of Charleston, SC.

Born and raised in Kingstree, SC, he graduated from Clemson University and became a certified Professional Engineer.  He retired from Farmers Telephone Cooperative as their Chief Engineer.  Richard was a flight instructor and was instrumental in the establishment of the Williamsburg County Airport, which he was maintaining.  He also served as a state constable.

Among his many interests and skills were flying, fishing, SCUBA diving, riding his motorcycle and hunting.  Richard was active in his church and served others in all aspects of life.  He enjoyed taking family and friends on trips to the Bahamas.

He is admired and loved by many, but above all, by his family.  Richard is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Bonita Geer Haddock, his son Richard Ryan Haddock (Kristy), his daughter Melanie Haddock Brocato (Brett) and his six grandchildren, ranging in age from 8 years to 1 year old — Madison, Cade, Lucas, Nora, Gavin and Trudy. Richard is also survived by his brother, William Carroll Haddock, and predeceased by his brother, Henry Curtis Haddock, and his parents, Dargan Carroll and Thelma Brown Haddock.

A memorial service is planned for Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Kingstree First Baptist Church. Memorial gifts may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Hilma Thompson McAllister, 90, died Saturday, October 27, 2018.

Mrs. McAllister was born August 6, 1928 in Hemingway S.C., she was the daughter of the late Troy Lee Thompson and Winnie Bell McAllister Thompson. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School. Mrs. Hilma worked at Rose’s in Kingstree for 34 years, Variety Wholesale for 5 years and B.C. Moore & Sons for 15 Years. She was a member of Midway Presbyterian Church, where she and Audis were Adult Leaders for the League. Mrs. Hilma was a former choir member, member of the Circle, a Sunday School Teacher and an Elder.

Surviving Mrs. Hilma is: her son-in-law, Bill Burgess, of Kingstree; one brother, James L. (Mary Ellen) Thompson, of Hinesville, GA; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Mrs. McAllister was preceded in death by her husbands, H. Audis Reardon and Mack A. McAllister, a son, Audie L. “Ron” Reardon, step son, Bobby McAllister, and a daughter Miriam Burgess.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Midway Presbyterian Church, with a burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Monday, October 29, 2018 at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Midway Presbyterian church, C/o Wendell Robinson, 1215 Evans Road, New Zion, SC 29111.

Dorothy Hazel Epps Baker died peacefully on Thursday night, October 18, 2018, in the Kingstree Nursing Facility in Kingstree, South Carolina. Hazel, who was born in Halifax, Virginia, on June 30, 1927, had turned 91 this past summer.  She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and being very dedicated to her family, her church, and her Lord.

The funeral services will be held Sunday at the Kingstree 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.

Hazel was the widow of James David Baker, whom she was married to for 47 years. David and Hazel are survived by 3 children: James David (Jim) Baker, Jr (Linda) of Columbia, SC; Cora (Cookie) Baker Adams (Hal) of Columbia, SC; and Thomas Edgar Baker of Manning, SC.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Daniel Epps and Ollie Mae Covington Epps, whom she loved dearly. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister Doris who died shortly after birth, an older brother McKay Daniel Epps, and an older sister Cora Epps Rodgers. The Epps family of 5 moved from Halifax, Virginia to Lane, SC when Hazel was 8 years old. A few years later the Epps family moved to Kingstree, SC where Hazel graduated from Kingstree High School.  She took a year of business classes after graduation and worked in a jewelry store until Hazel and David were married January 28, 1947.  Their first home was on David’s farm in Salters; they moved to Kingstree in 1959.

Hazel’s family, including her parents, her aunts and uncles, her siblings and her cousins, were all very important to her. She took the role of motherhood very seriously as she cared for and watched over her 3 children; she was very involved in every aspect of their lives.  One year she served as the Homeroom Mother for all 3 of her children’s classes!  She cherished the role of grandmother to her 4 granddaughters; she was known as “Mama Hazel” to her 4 granddaughters, Dorothy Christine “Dottie” Adams (Angela) of Columbia, SC; Dr. Alice Louise Adams Bonaimé (Matt) of Tucson, Arizona; Leesa Marie Baker Belue (Kee) of Kingstree, SC; and Victoria Elizabeth “Vicki” Baker Mengel (Hunter) of Mount Pleasant, SC.  In later years she was excited about being a great- grandmother of 8 great-grandchildren: Luke Bonaimé, Clara Bonaimé, Sebastien Bonaimé, Callie Adams, Cooper Adams, Avery Belue, Ellie Belue and Henley Mengel.  She was preceded in death by great-granddaughter Maddie Bonaimé.

Hazel loved caring for her home, but she especially enjoyed piddling in her yard. She always had flowers blooming, shrubbery to cut, and weeds to pull.  She loved the outdoors and enjoyed just sitting on her patio or swing.

Also, Hazel loved to travel back to Halifax, Virginia to visit her many cousins.  She especially enjoyed her weekend trips to Columbia to visit her family. However, her favorite place to visit was Charleston. When the kids were at home, she, David, and all 3 kids made all-day trips to Charleston often.  Later in

life, she and her son Jim would go to Charleston at least once per month. She also loved visiting her many friends in Kingstree and Manning to play cards or just talk.  She enjoyed life to the fullest!

She and David were members of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church when they first married.  Later they joined Kingstree United Methodist Church.  She volunteered in various jobs around the church, including teaching Sunday School for children and Vacation Bible School every summer. In later years she enjoyed the Katie Cole Circle and visiting the sick and homebound members and was an active member of the Wallace D. Connor Sunday School Class, until she moved to Manning ,SC, to be closer to her son Edgar in April 2008.  She became an Associate Member of the Wyboo Community Church, where she was active as long as she could attend. She remained until her death a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church, which she loved dearly.

Hazel had many caring sitters in Manning, where they cared for her daily from 2012 until January 2016. Her son Edgar also moved in with her to help with her care. She moved into the Kingstree Carlyle Nursing Facility on January 15, 2016.  The family is most appreciative of the many wonderful CNA’s, nurses, and staff who cared for her there and also to her doctor for many years Dr. Raymond Allen.  Also, her granddaughter Leesa, who works at the facility, checked on Mama Hazel often.  Everyone there knew she was Leesa’s Grandmother!  The family also expresses appreciation to Amedisys Hospice Care of Florence for their professional and gentle care of Ms. Hazel. A special thank-you is also offered to her beloved friend and companion, Sheryl Miles, who patiently and lovingly assisted Ms. Hazel for almost 6 years.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 Longstreet, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, c/o Alice Dukes, 2340 Manning Hwy., Greeleyville, SC 29056 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Gerald David Mitchum, 84, husband of Malivia “Libby” Coker Mitchum, died Thursday, October 18, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Mitchum was born November 27, 1933, in Great Falls, SC, a son of the late Robert Livingston Mitchum and Leola Richburg Mitchum. He was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and worked for CSX Railroad for 41 years. Mr. Mitchum was in the National Guard for 10 years and a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church, where he was a Past Deacon and he taught the 8-9 year old Sunday school class for 20 years with his wife Libby. He was a 33^rd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner, and enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing.

Surviving Mr. Gerald, in addition to his wife Libby of 54 years is: his brothers, Donald (Linda)Mitchum, Tommy (Diane) Mitchum, Harry (Lois Gordon) Mitchum and Larry (Pearline) Mitchum. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mitchum was preceded in death by his sisters, Alberta M. Tisdale Burrows, Thelma M. Benton Haddock, and Naomi M. Tisdale Johnson.

Funeral services will be 11:30 AM Monday, October 22, 2018, at Kingstree First Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends before the service from 10:30 to 11:30 in the Family Life Center at the church. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree 29556.