Joye Allen Wilson of Salem, SC and formerly of Kingstree, SC died peacefully August 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Joye was born March 15, 1942 in Kingstree, SC, daughter of the late Walter Raymond Allen and Clennie Parrott Allen. She graduated from Kingstree High School and Winthrop College and spent her life serving her family and communities. After schooling, she returned to Kingstree to raise her family and later relocated to Bluffton and then to Lake Keowee to be near her family, building friendships along the way. The beaches of coastal South Carolina were the places of her dreams and the scenes of many happy memories.

Joye was a lifelong member of Kingstree Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and served in numerous capacities. She served on the Board of Trustees of Williamsburg Academy for 12 years, including serving as Chairman. She worked for professional offices in Charleston, Kingstree, and Clemson before stopping to invest her primary energies in raising her sons. She later returned to work in 1989, spending many happy years at the Bank of Greeleyville in Kingstree.

She is survived by her husband Hogan M (Sonny) Wilson, three sons: Allen B Ward (Kim) of Bluffton, SC; Joel A Ward (Shannon) of Clemson SC and Henry O Ward (Laurin) of Charleston, SC; two step-sons Hogan M. Wilson (Cindy) of Bozeman MT; and LTC Gordon L. Wilson (Melissa) of Salado, TX. She was “Grammy” to 6 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren: Darby, Alice Ruth, Patrick, Caroline Joye, Lillian, and Olivia Ward and Gordon and Lauren Wilson. She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother: Christine Davidson of James Island and Nana Funderburk of Murrells Inlet, and Walter Raymond Allen, Jr. of Kingstree.
A Memorial Service will be held at Kingstree United Methodist Church 11:00 AM Saturday, August 25. The family will receive friends before the service, beginning at 9:30 am in the Ladies Parlor of the church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 North Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to a charity of choice.

Crystal Coker White, 88, widow of John H. White, Sr., died Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

Mrs. White was born July 27, 1930, in Lake City, a daughter of the late Louie B. Coker and Pearl Jordan Coker. She was a graduate of Columbia Commercial College. Mrs. Crystal was a bookkeeper for Williamsburg Regional Hospital and volunteered in different areas of the hospital for many years. She was also a member of Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving Mrs. White are: her children, Linda W. (Charlie) Ethridge, of Kingstree; Claire W. (Kenneth) Jones, of Moncks Corner; John H. (Donna) White, Jr., of Batesburg-Leesville; and Nina W. (Steve) Barrineau, of Barrineau; Grandchildren, Crystal B. (Bob) Indrihovic, of Florence; Clay (Hope) Bradham, of Paris, TN; Mark (Kim) Vice, of Kingstree; Davis (Jennifer) Brown, of Kingstree; Louie (Dottie) Brown, of Greeleyville; Doug Driggers (Chad Lang), of Charlotte; Darren (Krista) Driggers, of Moncks Corner; Devon J. (Mark) Bisognani, of Mt. Pleasant; John H. White III, of Brunswick, GA; Amanda White, of Brunswick, GA; Lee (Tara) Barrineau, of Barrineau; and Adam (Sabrina) Barrineau, of Barrineau; 14 Great Grandchildren; and 4 Great Great Grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Crystal was preceded in death by a daughter, LaVera W. Brown and a sister, Annie Mae Coker.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Friday, August 10, 2018, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with a burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Crystal’s family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 PM Friday before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, P.O. Drawer 568, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Charles Wilson Belue, 78, widower of Betty H. Belue, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Charles was born August 3, 1939, in Union County, a son of the late Fred Wilson Belue and Mary Gault Belue. He attended Union County Schools. Mr. Charles was a retired electrician. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving Mr. Belue are: his son, Chris (Ren) Belue, of Kingstree; his daughters, JoAnn (Ricky) Turner, of Greeleyville, and Darlene (Bo) Graham, of Olanta; his brothers, Bobby Belue, of Kingstree, and Dwight (Cheryl) Belue, of Spartanburg; his sisters, Sue B. Smith, of Kingstree, and Karen (Jack) Rhyne, of Chesterfield; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and a special friend, Katherine Mims.  In addition to his parents and his wife Betty, Mr. Charles was preceded in death by his son, Charles Frederick Belue; a granddaughter, Caroline Graham; a sister, Joyce Belue and a grandson Davey Belue.

The family wishes to thank Wendy Altman, Cindy Locklear and Agape Hospice for their loving care of Mr. Belue.

Graveside services will be 11 AM Saturday, August 4, 2018, Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Mr. Charles’s family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church, 836 Broad Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Edna Harrelson Baxley, 88, wife of John C. Baxley, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Baxley was born September 9, 1929, in Horry County, a daughter of the late Malcolm Harrelson and Mamie Thompkins Harrelson. Growing up as a pastor’s daughter, Edna loved singing hymns with her family in Pee Dee Free Will Baptist Church, where her father pastored. Later in life she took her daughters to join in the singing. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. Mrs. Edna was a member of Kingstree Free Will Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Baxley, in addition to her husband John, of Kingstree, are: her daughters, Pansy C. Gause, of Charleston and Polly C. (William) Hanna, of Andrews; 5 grandchildren, Kristen Gause, Mishele Smoak, Denise Jordan, Craig Hanna, Nikki Hanna Feathers; 11 great grandchildren; and a brother, Billy Harrelson, of Kingstree. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Edna was preceded in death by her daughter, Patsy Wright and her husbands, Keith Coker and Olin Casselman.

Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, with a burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Baxley’s family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Vernice Delma “Dell” Smith Brown, 97, widow of Wilson Brown, died Sunday, July 22, 2018, at her residence in Columbia surrounded by her friends and family.

Mrs. Brown was born February 19, 1921, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Boyd McKnight Smith and Daisy Evans Smith. Delma was raised on the Smith family farm in Williamsburg County. She was a military wife and traveled to many places including Pairs and Germany. Delma was loved by all who knew her and made friends everywhere she went. The most important thing to Delma was her friends and family.

Surviving Mrs. Brown is her son, William Brown, of High Point, NC; her sister, Ina Smith Miles, of Kingstree; and many nieces and nephews. In additions to her parents, Delma was preceded in death by two sons, Wilson Brown and Richard Brown, and two sisters, Lilly Hardin and Virginia McCutcheon, and three brothers Wesley, John and Garland Smith.

Funeral services celebrating Delma’s life will be held at 2:30PM on Sunday, July 29, 2018 in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel with a burial in Smith Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1 PM before the service at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Smith Cemetery, c/o Carolyn Grayson, 204 Kennedyville Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mary Louise Tisdale Tisdale, 93, widow of Samuel Leon Tisdale, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

Mrs. Tisdale was born October 25, 1924, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late William A. Tisdale and Elizabeth Cantley Tisdale. Mary Louise was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking for them.

Surviving Mrs. Tisdale are her sons: Kevin Dale (Lanette) Tisdale, Sr., of Andrews and William Larry Tisdale, of Kingstree; her grandson, Kevin Dale (Emily) Tisdale, Jr.; her sister, Willene T. Tyler, of Kingstree, and great grandchildren, Mary Katherine Tisdale and Whitney Olivia Tisdale. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Tisdale was preceded in death by a son, Leon LaDon Tisdale and a sister, Ethel Rae Tisdale.

Graveside services celebrating Mary Louise’s life will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service. 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.

Azalee Dukes Brown, 83, wife of Mauldin Brown, died suddenly Saturday, July 14, 2018, in her garden at home.

Mrs. Brown was born September 13, 1934, in Greeleyville, a daughter of the late Weekus Stokes Dukes and Mary Alice Timmons Dukes. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and was a long time manager of Brown’s Barbeque in Kingstree. She was a member of Kingstree Garden Club and a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church, where she served on various committees. Affectionately called “Nana” by her grands, she loved spending time with them, working with flowers and gathering vegetables from her garden. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her professionally and personally. She was a person of many “kind acts”.

Surviving Mrs. Brown, in addition to her husband of 65 years, Thomas Mauldin Brown, Sr., are: her children, Thomas M. Brown, Jr., of Kingstree, Eunice B. (Steve) Beard, of Columbia, Mary Alice Brown, of Mt. Pleasant, and Michael D. (Abigail) Brown, of Cordesville; 11 grandchildren, Thomas M. (Angie) Brown, III, Carla B. (Robbie) Smith, Christopher D. (Mandy) Brown, Nicole Beard, Rachel Beard, Stephanie B. (Jamie) Tindle, Jennifer Knight, Katie Knight, Jillian Leigh (Josh) Long, Michael David Brown, Jr., and William Samuel (Kayli) Brown; 16 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ellen Oliver, of Greeleyville and Juanita Thompson, of Kingstree; and a brother, Grady Dukes, of Chapin. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by four siblings, Wheeler Dukes, James Dukes, Marbeth Cain, and Carey Dukes. A special thank you is given to her beloved caregiver, Loretta Tedder.

Funeral services celebrating Azalee’s life will be 11 AM Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Patricia Diane Johnson, 72, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

Ms. Johnson was born October 16, 1945, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late John McKuren “JM” Johnson, Jr. and Audrey Louise Harrington Johnson. Diane was a member of Midway Presbyterian Church, Tuesday Morning Presbyterian Women Circle Group, VBS and the annual steak dinner. She lived life to the fullest and was always the centerpiece of every friend and family gathering. She enjoyed shopping, watching TV and following her “children” in all of their activities. Her unconditional love of her friends and family was apparent in every part of her life and will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of receiving it. The outpouring of love and support for her family by her friends will always be remembered and appreciated.

Surviving Ms. Johnson are her sisters, Eddie Faye (Gerald) Baker, of Florence, Johnnie Lynn (Earl) Floyd, of Kingstree, and Mary Eppie (Timmy) Baylor, of New Zion; her nieces and nephews, David Baker, Eddie Baker, Paige (Rich) Brown, John (Katie) Floyd, Immie (Ashley) Powell and Andrew (Heather) Baylor; her grand nieces and nephews, Kacie Baker, Trey Baker, Reece Baker, Hayden Baker, Carley Baker, John Addison Floyd, Mitchell Floyd, Amelia Floyd, Parker Floyd, Allie Brown, Mac Brown, Audrey Blake Powell and Cantley Baylor, and her dog Tank.

The family would also like to thank McLeod CVICU and McLeod Hospice for the comfort and professionalism during this difficult time.

Funeral services celebrating Diane’s life will be held at 3PM on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Midway Presbyterian Church with a burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Friday, June 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.

Zelene Epps Kempson, 91, widow of Harold L. Kempson, died Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Heritage Home of Florence.

Mrs. Kempson was born October 15, 1926, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late George LeRoy Epps, Sr. and Gladys E. Epps. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Draughon’s Business College in Columbia. Mrs. Kempson retired as head buyer for Belk in Kingstree after 25 years of service and opened her own clothing store, Zelene’s, which she operated for over 15 years. She was a member of The Pilot Club for over fifty years, having served two terms as president. Mrs. Kempson was honored by the Chamber of Commerce with “The Merchant of the Year” award in 1984 and again in 1990. Zelene enjoyed painting wooden figurines, directing numerous weddings, and family vacations at the beach. She was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.

Surviving Mrs. Kempson are: her brother, Joe Daniel “Dan” Epps, of Kingstree; several nieces and nephews; and several grand nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Harold, Zelene was preceded in death by a brother, George LeRoy Epps, Jr., and her sisters, Lucille Epps Cooke, Miriam Epps Bradham, and Pauline “Polly” Epps Johnson. Mrs. Kempson’s family would like to thank the staff of Agape Hospice for the loving care given to Zelene during her last illness.

Funeral services celebrating Zelene’s life will be 11 AM, Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in Grace Hall at the church. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Jimmie Burgess Burrows, 90, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in Kingstree Nursing Facility.

Mrs. Burrows was born April 24, 1928, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Lamar Wilkins Burgess and Jessie McElveen Burgess. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and worked for Baxter Labs and Talon Manufacturing Company. Jimmie was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church and the Hut Bible class.

Surviving Mrs. Burrows are: her children, Debbie Johnson, of Kingstree and Richard G. “Ricky” (Jane) Burrows, of Kingstree; 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. In addition to her former husband R. G. “Gibson” Burrows, Jimmie was preceded in death by a grandson, Greg Burrows; brothers, William Burgess, Rodney Burgess, Leslie “Pee Wee” Burgess, Jack Burgess and Roland Burgess, and one sister, Ethel Coker.

Funeral services celebrating Jimmie’s life will be held at 2PM on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel with a burial in Williamsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior the service at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Williamsburg Funeral Home c/o The Burrows Family, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Annette Dukes Kirby, 80, widow of James “Jimmy” W. Kirby, of Kingstree, passed away on June 16, 2018 surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

Daughter of the late Ila McCants Dukes and Doris Evans Dukes, Annette was born on May 20, 1938 in Greeleyville. She is survived by her two sons, Jay (Catherine) Kirby, of Kingstree and Craig (Elizabeth) Kirby, of Columbia; her grandchildren; Tripp Kirby, of Winston-Salem, N.C., Tyler Kirby, of Boone, N.C., Taylor Kirby, of Kingstree, and Allen Kirby and Andrew Kirby, of Columbia; her sister, Margaret Shirlaw, of Florence, her brother, Bobby Dukes, of Kingstree, sister-in-law, Carolyn Dukes, of Columbia, brothers-in-law Keith Phillips, of Columbia and Jim Easler of Columbia. In addition to her husband Jimmy, she was preceded in death by her sisters Dorethea Phillips and Will Easler, and brother Heyward Dukes.

Annette retired after 38 years of service at Williamsburg First National Bank. She was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church in Greeleyville and attended First Baptist Church of Kingstree.

Annette’s deep love for her family was evident in everything that she did. She built a strong legacy of family and love during her 55 years of marriage to Jimmy Kirby. She treasured time with her family, enjoyed countless hours on the beach, faithfully followed University of South Carolina sports, and often gathered everyone together in her home with her cheerful heart and patient spirit. She was well known by many for her macaroni and cheese, sweet tea, peach cobbler, pound cake, and boiled peanuts. She always had something delicious prepared to share at any family gathering, tailgate, or holiday. Her cheerful and welcoming heart will be missed by many.

Funeral services will be held at Kingstree First Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Annette’s family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Peggy Epps Boatwright, 67, widow of Ray Boatwright, died Friday, June 15, 2018, in Trident Hospital in Charleston.

Mrs. Boatwright was born October 13, 1950, in Kingstree, a daughter of Margaret Tanner Epps and the late C.W. Epps. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Betty Stevens Cosmetology School. Peggy was a beautician and a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Boatwright, in addition to her mother of Bonneau, SC are: her two sons, Lance Boatwright and Curt (Kelly) Boatwright, both of Kingstree; her brother, Charles Epps, of Bonneau; a sister, Donna E. Love, of Kingstree; and four grandchildren. In addition to her father and husband, Peggy was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Tisdale.

A graveside memorial service celebrating Peggy’s life will be held at 11AM on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.  Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Earl Wesley McCutchen, 75, died peacefully at home Monday, June 11, 2018, after a long illness.

Mr. McCutchen was born December 22, 1942, in Kingstree, a son of the late Thomas Dewitt McCutchen and Emma Louise Britton McCutchen. He was a 1961 graduate of Kingstree High School and received a Bachelor of Political Science degree from Francis Marion College. Earl was a veteran of the US Air Force and was last employed at Gold Kist in Kingstree. He enjoyed gardening, especially hybridizing daylilies.

Surviving Mr. McCutchen are: his three daughters, Melanie McCutchen, of Kingstree, Brittany M. Powell, of Cades, and Tonya McElveen, of Turbeville; six grandchildren, Cameron and Sophie McCutchen,  Bellamy Powell, Jessica Floyd, Tyler and Hannah McElveen; one great grandchild, Ava Tate Floyd; 2 brothers, Joe McCutchen, of Pensacola, FL and Wayne McCutchen, of Kingstree; two sisters, Bessie Lowder, of Oswego and Mary Fulton, of Georgetown; special friends, Charles and Heidi Douglas; and special niece and nephew, Linda Harris and Gary McCutchen. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Ernest McCutchen.

A memorial service celebrating Earl’s life will be 2 PM Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Browns Ferry Gardens, 13515 Browns Ferry Road, Georgetown, SC 29440.  Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Evelyn Dennis Gaskins, wife of William A. “Buddy” Gaskins, died Sunday, June 10, 2018, in Carolinas Hospital in Florence, SC.

Mrs. Gaskins was born March 31, 1938, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late French Dennis and Hattie Thames Dennis. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was the bookkeeper for Jarrett’s Specialty Company for 23 years. Mrs. Gaskins was an accomplished poet with 4 books of poetry published. She was a member of Old Fort Baptist Church in Summerville, SC.

Surviving Mrs. Gaskins, in addition to her husband Buddy, of Coward, are: her grandchildren, Joseph Patterson and Steven Horne; and her great grandchildren, Christopher and Jennifer Patterson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gaskins was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Weatherford, brothers, Ted and Jack Dennis, and sisters, Annie Mae McCants and Addie Bell Thigpen.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Mrs. Gaskins’ family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 508 Hampton St. Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29201 or online at www.kidney.org.

Covington Ellison Thompson, Jr., 71, husband of Chelsie Anne Gamble Thompson, died peacefully at home Sunday, June 10, 2018, after a long illness.

Mr. Thompson was born January 25, 1947, in Florence, SC, a son of the late Covington Ellison Thompson and Miriam Elizabeth Morris Thompson. Mr. Thompson joined the Air Force at the age of 17, served in the SC National Guard, and retired from the US Army as a Major. He attended Clemson University and was employed over the years as an auto mechanic, a teacher, a special agent for the Army CID, and a race car driver. He enjoyed building car motors, especially race car engines, computers, and anything mechanical.

Surviving Mr. Thompson, in addition to his wife of 37 years, are: his 3 children, Beth (Tony) Martin and Henry Thompson, both of Lexington, SC and Tom (Anne) Thompson, of Kingstree; grandchildren, Matthew, Mabry, and Miles Martin, Bailey and Walker Thompson, and John Thomas Thompson, Jr. and Salley Thompson; niece, Coker (Alex) Gamble Powell; nephew, Frank Gamble; sister-in-law, Sarah Gamble; and great niece, Sadie Powell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Dr. Homer F. Gamble.

A memorial service celebrating Ellison’s life will be at 11 AM Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the Williamsburg Funeral Home. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Dee Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Williamsburg Academy Development Foundation, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Barbara Patricia “Patsy” Jones Caulder, 74, widow of James E. Caulder, Jr., died Monday, June 4, 2018, at her residence in Kingstree.

Mrs. Caulder was born December 12, 1943, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late John Richard Jones and Anna Lee Strong Jones. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a cosmetologist. Mrs. Patsy was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church and the Rainbow Sunday School Class. She loved gardening, her church and her family.

Surviving Mrs. Caulder, are: 2 daughters, Denise (Hugh) Stephens, of Richmond Hill, GA and Heidi (Ganesha) Perera, of Augusta, GA; 6 grandchildren, Emerson Stephens, Tradd Stephens, Sanders Stephens, Conrad Perera, Evan Perera and Ella Perera; 5 sisters, Louise Schartel, of Charleston, Judy McCutchen, of Kingstree, Annette Pinson and Dot Doherty, both of Charleston, Linda Hupp, of Kingstree, and a sister-in-law, Harriette Cannon of Turbeville.

Graveside funeral services will be 1 PM Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Caulder’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday in Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Edwin Carroll Brockington, 78, husband of Eulila Matthews Brockington, died Monday, May 28, 2018, in Carolinas Hospital in Florence, SC.

Mr. Brockington was born February 27, 1940, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Karl Alexander Brockington and O’Dell Elizabeth Courtney Brockington. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School was a route salesman and an office manager for Pepsi Cola for 40 years. Mr. Brockington was an avid outdoorsman, a farmer, and loved to cook. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school, was a deacon, a choir member, and a member of the Church Brotherhood.

Surviving Mr. Brockington, in addition to his wife Eulila, of the home, are: 2 daughters, Brenda (Rusty) Dorrell, of Kingstree and Melinda (Brian) Goings, of Blythewood, SC; a brother, Wayne (Irma) Brockington, of Kingstree; 4 grandchildren, Dustin Dorrell, Wesley (Katie) Dorrell, Jordan Goings, and Dani Goings. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brockington was preceded in death by brothers, Gene Brockington and Karl Brockington, Jr.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the services in the church 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 obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Herbert Benjamin Smith, Jr., 93, husband of Nora Woodberry Powell Smith, passed away at home after a long illness on Monday, May 28, 2018.

Mr. Smith was born August 12, 1924, in Pierson, FL, a son of the late Herbert Benjamin Smith and Eulee Kirby Smith. He was a veteran of the US Army, was a farmer, and retired from Albany International after 26 years. He was a dedicated member of the Gideons International and an active member of the Assembly of God Church in Kingstree.

Surviving Mr. Smith, in addition to his wife Nora, of the home, are: his children, Karen Smith (Clyde) Stewart, Glenda Smith (Greg) Webb, and H. Benjamin (Nancy) Smith, III; stepchildren, Malinda P. (Howard) Threatt, Johnnie Sue (Doug) Hartman, and Randy (Debbie) Powell; grandchildren, April (Taylor) Phillips, Tara Webb, Jenna Webb, Jack Smith, and Sam Smith; 7 step grandchildren; 18 step great grandchildren; 6 sisters, Catherine Duke, Dell Prosser, Brooks Jackson, Janie Knight, Nita Yarborough, and Linda Williamson; a brother Ariail Smith; and a daughter in law, Pam Powell.  Mr. Smith’s family would like to send a special thank you to caregivers, Lou Brown and Avis Cooper for their loving care and kindness.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his first wife, Geneva Knight Smith, brothers, Reynolds and Dannie Smith, a sister, Rounette Belue, and a step son Raymond Powell,  a special aunt and uncle, Herb and Bertha Sepiel.

Funeral services will be held 3 PM Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in St. Stephen, SC. Mr. Smith’s family will receive friends from 7 to 9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.   Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 97251, Washington, D.C. 20090-7251. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 Linda Floyd McGee, 66, died Sunday, May 27, 2018, peacefully in her sleep.

Linda was born May 15, 1952, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Cora Mae and Samuel Andrew “S.A.” Floyd. She was a store clerk and loved her son and nieces and nephews.

Surviving Mrs. McGee are: her son, Daniel (Kelly) McGee; step-children, Michelle (Dempsey) Sharpe, Tammy (Ray) McKenzie; grandchildren, Allie and Brantley Sharpe, Shawn and Tommy Welch; great grandchildren, Hailey, Karson, Ryder and Reel; brothers, David Floyd and Alpha Floyd; a sister, Mary Floyd, and 15 nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Linda was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Floyd.

Funeral services will be 5 PM Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial in Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Linda’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

On Saturday, May 26, 2018, Eula Floyd Winters went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on July 20, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama and resided in the Cedar Swamp Community. After her marriage to Lejune Floyd, she made Sandy Bay her home. Eula was a Sunday school teacher for many years at the Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, and will be remembered for the many lives she impacted with her teachings and prayers.

Mrs. Winters was predeceased by: her husband; her father, Namon J. Crosby; her mother, Eula McCullough Crosby; and two brothers, Joe and Jack Crosby.

Surviving are: her children, Victoria (Ken) Wooten, Pat (Julie) Floyd, Linda Price, and Johnny (Janet) Floyd; 8 grandchildren, Ginger Webber, Patti (Steve) Wilbourne, Becky Price, Bill (Tracy) Price, Christopher (Jessie) Floyd, Gregory Wooten, Jonathan (Ashley) Wooten and Tyler Floyd. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church followed by burial in Smith Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.