Betty Britton Burgess, 81, widow of Charles S. Burgess, died Thursday, March 29, 2018, surrounded by her family in Kingstree Nursing Facility after a long illness.

Betty was born February 16, 1937, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Alice Bryan Britton. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was the long time secretary for Williamsburg Oil Company and then Drucker Drugs. Betty was a lifelong member of Union Presbyterian Church in Salters, SC, where she taught Nursery for 28 years and was an active member in Women of the Church. Lovingly known as “Miss B” by family and friends, Betty was the coordinator for the “Reunion of the Decade” for Kingstree High School held in Kingstree and Florence, SC in 1995. Jim Owens, Kingstree native, Nashville music producer and a dear friend of Betty’s was the mastermind behind the Reunion, but Betty worked tirelessly to see that it was a success. Jim honored her at the reunion for her hard work. Betty was a wonderful mother and loved her children and grandchildren.

Surviving Mrs. Burgess are: her daughter, Fran B. Clowney, of Kingstree; her two sons, Scott (Sandra) Burgess and Gene (Melony) Burgess, both of Greeleyville; four grandchildren, William Edward Clowney, Logan B. (Chris) Kirkus, Michael Gene Burgess, and Blake Sylvanus Burgess; two great grandchildren, Jordan Marie Clowney and Hayden Charles Kirkus; a sister, Edna B. David, of Salters; and many special nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Betty was preceded in death by her brother, J.D. Britton, a sister, Joan B. Street, and her son-in-law Eddie Clowney.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Union Presbyterian Church, 4501 SC Hwy 377, Salters, SC, followed by burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Betty’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Friday at the home of Fran Clowney, 1412 Fulton Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556 and also in the Martin Building at the church on Saturday at 2 PM until time of the service.

Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mr. Anthony Bonneau Wilder, 60, died Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Kingstree.

Mr. Wilder was born July 6, 1957 in Okaloosa County, FL, a son of Shirley Harris Wilder and the late Paul E. Wilder, Sr. He worked as a mechanic.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Shirley H. Wilder, of Cades; Anthony is survived by a brother, Paul E. (Rachele) Wilder, Jr.; a nephew, Michael Wilder; and a niece, Baylee Wilder.

A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in New Market Cemetery.

John Brooks “Jack” Oliver, 79, husband of Mary Ellen Dukes Oliver, died peacefully at home Friday, March 16, 2018.

Jack was born September 7, 1938, in Greeleyville, SC, a son of the late Marion Lynwood and Bernice Allsbrooks Oliver. He was a graduate of Greeleyville High School. Jack was employed by Longlands Plantation for fifty-five years and was manager for thirty-six years. He was a Deputy Wildlife Conservation Officer and an avid hunter and fisherman. Jack was a member of Inglesby Lodge 267AFM, where he was a Past Master. He was a member of Greeleyville United Methodist Church.

Surviving Jack, in addition to his wife of 60 years, Mary Ellen Oliver, are: daughters, Cheryl Oliver, Brenda Ayers, and Mandy Wrenn; three grandchildren, Stacey Oliver (Robbie) Mooneyham, Amanda Wrenn, and Joshua (Morgan) Ayers; two great grandchildren, Mary Brooke Mooneyham and Cade Mooneyham; a brother, Charles (Barbara) Oliver, of  Moncks Corner; a sister-in-law, Carol Oliver, of Greeleyville; a special niece, Kay Larson, of Kingstree; and a special family friend, Al Rodgers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Oliver; and a sister, Marian Hanna.

Graveside funeral services with Masonic Rites will be 4 PM Monday, March 19, 2018, in New Market Cemetery, 1000 Mackey Road, Greeleyville, SC 29056. Mr. Jack’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Sunday in Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Greeleyville United Methodist Church, PO Box 247, Greeleyville, SC 29056.

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

John Gregory Buttermore, 67, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Kingstree.

John was born August 25, 1950, in Los Angeles County, CA, a son of the late Robert Lynn and Harriet Tuttle Buttermore. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended several colleges. John had been a sales associate at Alltel and was retired from The State newspaper. John started his career in media while in high school at WKSP-AM located in Kingstree at the time. Working here for ten years, John got the opportunity to meet a lot of famous people in the music profession and make many good friends. He had that great love for music- especially Beach Music and shagging along to the music was the best! John loved golfing and enjoyed participating in North American Hunting Retriever Assn. field trials with his Black Lab Splash. John was a member of Union Presbyterian Church.

Surviving John are: his daughter, Brandy Buttermore Stevens and her husband, Denny Stevens, of Sumter; 2 sons, Greg Buttermore, of Sumter and Chris Harrington, of Graham, NC; sister, Joan (Keith) Stuckey, of Lexington; brother, Roger Buttermore, of Myrtle Beach, SC; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a very special friend, Cheryl Ann Ivey.

Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, March 19, 2018, in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 4501 SC Hwy 377, Salters, SC. John’s family will greet friends in the Martin Building of the church at one o’clock until time for the service, and at other times at Brandy’s home in Sumter.

Memorials may be made to Brandy Stevens, c/o Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

If John could say one last thing to everyone, it would be, “John Gregory- Brother John signing off, Good Night!!!”

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

Leila Sires Foust, 96, widow of James Averill “Jim” Foust, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family Monday, March 12, 2018.

Mrs. Foust was born October 19, 1921, in Charleston, SC, a daughter of the late Jasper Marion Sires, Jr. and Emmie Gordon Ferrell Sires. Leila attended Salters School for nine years and graduated from Kingstree High School. She attended University of SC for a year and then Rice Business School in Charleston. Leila was employed at the Farm Security Administration, Charleston Air Base, Florence Air Base, Shaw Field, and the US Postal Service from which she retired- 35 years in all with the Federal Government. She met her husband Jim, the love of her life, while working at Shaw Field and they were married in Clovis, NM July 10, 1942, while visiting his family in Texas. They had 63 years together raising their family and traveling on many trips with family and friends. Leila was a lifelong member of Union Presbyterian Church in Salters, where she taught Sunday School for 20 years, taught Youth Fellowship for 12 years, served as Circle Chairman for 4 years, and served as Clerk of The Women of the Church and also President of The Women of the Church. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of The Red Hat Society. Leila loved traveling and enjoyed many trips to the American West and the Caribbean along with others to Europe, South America, and Hawaii.

Surviving Mrs. Foust are: her two daughters, Emmie F. (John) Curlett, of Charleston, SC and Adrienne F. (Bob) Shinta, of Salters, SC; her grandsons, Bryan (Shantel) Curlett, of Jacksonville, FL and Bret (Nina) Curlett, of Charleston, SC; her granddaughter, Audrey (Coleman) Turbeville, of Lake City, SC; her great grandchildren, Johnathan Curlett and Leila and Corbin Curlett; her sister, Martha Jane “Jean” (Carlisle) Shirer, of Salters, SC; her sister-in-law, JoAnne B. Sires, of Kingstree; and many nieces and nephews In addition to her parents and her husband, Leila was preceded in death by her brother Jasper Marion Sires III.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Union Presbyterian Church, 4501 SC Hwy 377, Salters, SC, with burial in the church cemetery. Leila’s family will greet friends in the Martin Building of the church following the committal service.

Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Sylvia Tisdale Duke, 78, wife of A.C. Duke, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at home after a long illness.                         .

Mrs. Duke was born July 18, 1939, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Samuel Yancy “S.Y.” and Opal Scott Tisdale. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Williamsburg Technical College. She was a longtime employee in the lab at Baxter Travenol, was a hairdresser and homemaker. Sylvia enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving, in addition to her husband A.C., are: her daughter, Kim D. (Brad) McClary, of Kingstree; her son, Yancy Duke, of Kingstree; grandchildren, Corley (Lacey) McClary and Megan M. (Jamie) Blackburn, all of Kingstree; great grandchildren, Bryce and Harper McClary and McCoy and Bryce Blackburn; and a very dear nephew, Jimmy Scott,  who helped with care for Sylvia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Clinton Tisdale and a great grandson, Ethan McClary.

A graveside service will be held 1 P.M. Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Tisdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Monday in Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Steve Brown, 1112 Central Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or St Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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

Mrs. Nellie Mae Dorn Barton, 90, widow of Julian S. Barton, Sr., died Friday, March 2, 2018, in the Presbyterian Home in Lexington.

Mrs. Barton was born December 25, 1927, in Saluda County, a daughter of the late Charlie W. and Nellie Herring Dorn.  She was a graduate of Winthrop College and was retired from the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service in Kingstree. Mrs. Barton was a long time member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree.

Surviving are: her son Julian S. (Kay) Barton, Jr. of Columbia; granddaughters, Stacey G. (Hodge) Gamble of W. Melbourne, FL and April Godwin, of N. Charleston, SC; a son-in-law, David Godwin, of Andrews; and a sister, Rheta D. Pemberton of Pomfret, MD. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Kathryn Barton Godwin of Andrews.

Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, March 5, 2018, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home. Mrs. Barton’s family will greet friends following the service.

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

Peggy Floyd Walker died peacefully Sunday morning February 25, 2018 at her home, surrounded by family.

Mrs. Walker was born August 12, 1933, a daughter of the late John Tillman and Orie McKenzie Floyd. She was married 51 years to the late Charlie Walker, who affectionately called her “Ole Scrap Iron.” She was a graduate of Kingstree High School, and went on to graduate Cosmetology School. Mrs. Peggy worked as a cosmetologist and was a homemaker. She spent her life serving others. Mrs. Peggy was the oldest living member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, a member of the choir, and women ministries. She has also been a member of the Pilot Club. She enjoyed cooking, planting a garden and above all her beautiful grandchildren.

Mrs. Walker was predeceased by three brothers, Laverne, Lajune, and Lanue Floyd; and three sisters, Larotha Cochran, Jackie Wall and Mickie Campbell. She was beloved by many friends, and dozens of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Peggy lived a simple, yet extraordinary life, and touched the lives of countless people with a gentle, kind spirit that never sought or desired recognition.

Surviving Mrs. Peggy are: her son, Chuck (Mary) Walker, of Lake City; and 5 grandchildren that were the apple of her eye;  Carsten Walker, Noah Walker, Abigail Walker, Will Humphries and Ben Humphries, all of Lake City.

The family would like to acknowledge and give a huge thank you to Dr. Troy Gamble and Dr. Dorn Smith. No one gave more care, love, and compassion than these two men. Again, thank you.

Through the years, Charlie made her the brunt of many of his “jokes”. Most evolved around her cooking, especially her biscuits. We are sure that the Good Master allowed her to bake manna biscuits when she arrived, then made Charlie sit down and eat.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, February 28, 2018, in Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in the Smith Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8PM Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Williamsburg Funeral Home. For those who wish, memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mrs. Jewell Timmerman, 96, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at her home in Kingstree, after a long illness.

Mrs. Timmerman, daughter of the late James Franklin and Janie Haley Maye, was born on August 18, 1921, in Manning. She was educated in Clarendon County schools, and was a long time member of Union Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school, was active in Women’s circles, and directed church musicals and pageants.

Surviving Mrs. Timmerman are: a son, Terry (Evelyn) Cloy, of Kingstree, SC; daughters, Jan Cloy (Brad) Horrigan, of Charleston, SC, Judy Cloy (Richard Ranalli), of Lexington, SC, Robin Timmerman (Richard) Josey, of Charleston, SC; 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, a special nephew, Dr. Carlysle Barfield, of Charleston, SC, and a special niece Ciri Colee (Lauralee Hansen), of Charleston, SC. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Timmerman was preceded in death by her first husband, Marion Godfrey Cloy of Augusta, GA and her second husband Louis Gerald Timmerman of Kingstree; also, a beloved grandson, Heath Dolly and beloved sister Leona Maye Barfield.

A memorial service will be held 3PM Friday, March 2, 2018, at Union Presbyterian Church, 4501 SC 377, Salters, SC 29590. The family will receive friends one hour before the service in the Martin Building.

“Miss” Jewell requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105; givestjude.org; or donor services 800-822-6344.

The family wishes to express much love and heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Jeffrey Richardson and longtime friend and caregiver Mrs. Jane Powell.

Doris Foxworth Lane, 91, widow of Laurie L. Lane, died at home on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Mrs. Lane was born July 14, 1926, in Latta, a daughter of the late Walter H. and Nettie David Foxworth. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and worked as a secretary at Drexel Furniture Veneer Plant and Carolina Warehouse. Mrs. Doris was an avid gardener and loved to bake and quilt. She was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Doris are: her daughter, Cheryl Lane and her husband Tommy Keels; her son, Mike (Carol) Lane; 4 grandchildren, Will (Emily) Lane, Brant (Mary) Lane, Laura (Patrick) Kelly, and Kate Watson; and 13 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Lane was preceded in death by a son, John Mark Lane and a sister, Sarah Margaret Sheegog Downen.

Funeral services will be held 3 PM Sunday, February 25, 2018, in Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, Wallace Connor Sunday School Class, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to the Wycliffe Bible Translators ministry of Brant and Mary Lane, Account # 229273. The address is Wycliffe Bible Translators, PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862-8200.

Daniel Ralph “Danny” Brown, 74, husband of Regina Fidler Brown, died at home on Saturday, February 10, 2018, after an illness.

Mr. Brown was born December 30, 1943, in Kingstree, a son of the late Ralph and Alberta Owens Brown. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. Danny was a longtime employee of The US Postal Service in Kingstree and served as the Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Kingstree for several years. He retired as the Williamsburg County Building Inspector. He was a longtime volunteer with Kingstree Rural Fire Department and Kingstree Fire Department, where he was at one time Assistant Chief. Danny enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, and wood working, especially making furniture. He was a member of Williamsburg Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his wife Regina Brown, of Kingstree, are: daughters, Danielle (Clint) Miles, of Kingstree and Jennifer (Gregg) Parrott, of Cades; grandchildren, Ethan and Ashton Miles, of Kingstree, Benji (Katie) Parrott, of Florence, and Timothy Parrott, of Sumter; a great granddaughter, Lydia Parrott, of Florence; a brother, Ronnie Brown, of Kingstree; and a sister, Lorraine (Dean) Carson, of Lexington, SC. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brown was preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Brown, a sister, Hazel Brown, and his first wife Ellen Hinnant McKenzie Brown.

A memorial service will be held 2 PM Tuesday, February 13, 2018, in Williamsburg Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church, 8378 Hemingway Hwy, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mr. James Lewis “Jimmy” Rogers, Jr., 85, widower of Rosemary Law Rogers, died peacefully at the home of his son in Columbia, SC Wednesday evening, January 31, 2018.

Mr. Rogers was born in Columbia, SC September 30, 1932, the son of the late James Lewis Rogers and Mattie Horton Rogers. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS degree in Business and a Law degree. Jimmy was a JAG officer in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Rogers Motor and Implement Company with his father and retired from The Post and Courier as a district manager. He was a founding member and longtime elder at Kingstree Presbyterian Church.

Surviving Mr. Rogers are: a daughter, Rosanne Rogers Braswell, of Clinton, SC; a son, James Lewis “Lew” (Michelle) Rogers, III, of Columbia, SC; grandchildren, Ashley Rebecca Rogers, of Arlington, VA, PVT James Michael Rogers, of El Paso, TX, Stephanie Anne Braswell, of Clinton, SC, and Jonathan Mark Braswell, of Clinton, SC. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Lochiel Rogers.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, February 3, 2018, in Kingstree Presbyterian Church. The Rogers family will greet family and friends in the church fellowship hall from 10 to 11 AM Saturday before the service. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Nancy Ann Spears McKenzie, 77, wife of Richard W. McKenzie, died peacefully in her sleep on January 29, 2018.                        .

Mrs. McKenzie, daughter of the late Leroy Olin Spears and Acil McCutcheon Spears, was born on October 3, 1940, in Lake City, South Carolina. She graduated from Carolina College Of Commerce and was owner of Max’s Department Store. She served on the Kingstree Chamber of Commerce Board and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kingstree.  In March of 1957, Nancy married the love of her life, Richard W. McKenzie.

Surviving in addition to her husband Richard are: a daughter, Linda McKenzie (Hal) Lamb of Kingstree; a son Richard “Ricky” Watson (Angie) McKenzie, Jr. of Hemingway; five grandchildren, Blake Lamb (Madison) of Mount Pleasant; Kevin Lamb (Natalie) of Kingstree, and Olivia Lowery (James) of Sumter; Linda Ann McKenzie and Ashlee McKenzie, both of Hemingway; one great-granddaughter Scarlett McKenzie of Hemingway. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McKenzie was preceded in death by two brothers, Olin and Kendell Spears.

A graveside service will be held 3 P.M. Wednesday, January 31, 2018, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM Wednesday in the parlor of Kingstree First Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N Academy St, Kingstree, SC 29556, and Hospice Care of South Carolina, 131 North Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mrs. Myrta Warner Hall, 96, widow of Brown Cleveland Hall, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, at The Village at Summerville.

Mrs. Hall was born May 5, 1921, outside Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Clarence G. Warner and Ida Harmer Warner. She was a graduate of Pennsylvania schools and had retired as an antiques dealer. She had lived in SC for over 40 years. Myrta was known for her love of animals, especially dogs, and was a breeder of English Bull Terriers and a professional handler

Surviving Mrs. Hall are: her daughter, Myrta Warner Poteat, of Mount Pleasant; grandson, Radley (Candy) Slavinski, of Lane; 2 great granddaughters, Jordan and Madison Slavinski; and nephews, James Peters and Kenneth Warner. In addition to her parents and husband, Brown Hall, she was preceded in death by her daughter, E. Clarice Hall, sister, Clarice Peters, and her first husband Arthur Foot, who was killed in WWII in February of 1943.

A memorial service will be 2 PM Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Hall’s family will greet friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Ms. Laura Feagin Jones, 51, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital surrounded by her beloved family.

Ms. Jones was born August 19, 1966, in Anchorage, Alaska, a daughter of the late Louis Wilbur “Johnny” Feagin and Bertha Magdalene “Madge” Gibbons Feagin. She was a 1984 graduate of Williamsburg Academy and a 1987 graduate of Francis Marion College with a B.S. in Biology. She taught at Williamsburg Academy for 25 years, always having the best interest of her students in her heart and mind. “Miss Laura” was heavily involved with all aspects of education at WA- from organizing the annual Science Fair to coaching cheerleaders to sponsoring student council – even scheduling educational trips for middle school classes to Washington DC and Florida. Laura loved animals and always had a menagerie, including some that her students had rescued. She appreciated and wanted to protect the world around us. She encouraged her students to “Adopt a Highway” and write essays on environmental issues. She was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church.

Surviving Ms. Jones are: her 2 daughters, Kristen Peters and Maggie Jones, both of Salters; brother, Scott (Angela) Feagin, of Salters; nieces, Hannah and Mara Feagin; nephew, Luke Feagin; and close friend, Diane Graham.

Funeral services will be 3 PM, Monday, January 8, 2018, in Kingstree First Baptist Church, with burial in Smith Cemetery. Ms. Jones’s family will greet friends Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Academy’s “Stallions Making a Difference” Fund, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mrs. Mary Olive Buddin Meekins Freeman, 87, widow of Collins Freeman, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at her residence.

Mrs. Mary was born September 12, 1930, in Turbeville, a daughter of the late John E. Buddin and Sudie Wheeler Buddin. She was a homemaker and a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Mary are: her sons, Jack Meekins and David Meekins, both of Kingstree; and her sisters, Carolyn Kirby, of Cades and Vera West, of Oregon.

A memorial service will be 11 AM Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home with a burial in Williamsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior the service at the funeral home. 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 obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Nell Gilland Rogers, 88, widow of Dixon Robertson “Robin” Rogers, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018, in Forsyth, Georgia.

Mrs. Rogers was born March 17, 1929, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Wilmot Singleton Gilland and Selma Thorn Gilland. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended the University of South Carolina, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Mrs. Rogers was a homemaker and former secretary clerk for Carolina Power and Light Company. She was a dedicated lifelong member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, where she served on the Altar Guild for over 50 years. She was a former member of the Pilot Club of Kingstree and a charter member of the Home and Garden club. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by a son, Dixon Robertson Rogers, Jr.; a brother, Boone Thorn Gilland and a sister, Selma Gilland Jones.

Surviving Mrs. Rogers are: her daughters, Flinn Rogers Anderson and her husband Wally, of Forsyth, GA; and Louise “Lou” Rogers Christian and her husband Bruce, of Columbia; four grandchildren, Flinn Elizabeth Christian, Townsend Lee “Towns” Christian, Louise “Lou” Logan Christian and Thorn Dixon Anderson; one sister, Louise Gilland King, of Columbia; and one brother, Wilmot Singleton Gilland, of Orangeburg.

A memorial service will be held 2 PM Friday, January 5, 2018, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church with burial in Williamsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior the service at the Parish Hall of the church. Memorials may be made to St. Albans Episcopal Church, PO Box 866, Kingstree, SC 29556.

John Wesley Stone, 74, husband of Kay Smith Larson, died Thursday, December 28, 2017, in Trident Hospital.

Mr. Stone was born February 7, 1943, in Waycross, Georgia; a son of the late Henry M. Stone and Martha Hutchinson Stone. He was a high school graduate and worked with a roofing company. Mr. Stone was an avid fisherman. He was a member of a Pentecostal Holiness Church in Georgia.

Surviving are: his wife, Kay, of Kingstree; his daughters , Dore Miller, of Palatka, FL; and Dana Miller, of Pensacola, FL; his sons, Edward Stone and Johnny Stone, both of Douglas, GA; and Sean Stone, of Walterboro; his step-children, Jeanna Smith, of Goose Creek; Tracy Huff, of Kingstree; and Ashley Larson, of Kingstree; his sisters, Nell Taylor, of Douglas, GA; Carolyn Stone, of Douglas, GA; and Wanda Mullinex, of Greenville, SC; 21 Grandchildren; 26 Great-Grandchildren; and 9 Great-Great Grandchildren. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brothers, Hoke Stone, Bobby Stone, Melvin Stone, Henry Stone and Kenny Stone; his sisters, Lucille Barnette, Becky White, Faye Robinson, and Bobby Jean Stone.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memorial Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Mrs. Nathalie Hunter Cook, 86, widow of Jack Sterling Cook, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017, in Carolinas Hospital in Florence, SC.

Mrs. Cook was born October 10, 1931, in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late James Edwin Hunter and Daisy McGregor Hunter. She was a graduate of Dreher High School and attended the University of South Carolina, where she was a member of Tri Delta Sorority. Mrs. Cook was a homemaker who loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a member of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America and was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Columbia, SC. Mrs. Cook enjoyed the companionship she had with her dogs and she leaves behind her beloved pug, Sophie.

Surviving Mrs. Cook are: her children, Jack S. (Linda) Cook, of Kingstree, Nathalie Cook (James) Harris, of Wimberley, TX, Susan Cook (Steve) Wilson, of Summerville, SC, and Laurie Anne (Steve) Moore, of Cumming, GA; 7 grandchildren, William “Stephen” (Heather) Wilson, Jenny Wilson (Tom Mann), Caroline (Gilder) Whitlock, Chelsea (Adam) Lee, Margaret “Murphi” Cook (Zach Dorn), Cameron Moore (Courtney), and Taylor Anne Moore; 6 great grandchildren, Kalea Wilson, Grayson Wilson, Hunter Whitlock, Emma Whitlock, Merritt Harris, and Willa Lee; a sister, Daisy (Bobby) DesPortes, of Hopkins, SC; a brother, Eugene (Kay) Hunter, of Columbia; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Bargmann Hunter, of Columbia. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by siblings, Ella (Richard) Davis, Caroline (Ted) Maass, and James E. Hunter.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral at a later date. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

Mrs. Jennye Louise Caulder Thomas, 79, wife of John W. Thomas, Sr., passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017, at her residence.

Mrs. Jennye was born January 11, 1938, in Lake City, a daughter of the late James Ernest Caulder and Juanita Williamson Caulder. She was a graduate of Hebron High School. Mrs. Jennye taught kindergarten several places over a 30 year span. She was the embodiment of a loving, Christian lady. Her sweet spirit nurtured not only her family, but many lives in her church and community, especially her students. She was a longtime member of Kingstree First Baptist Church, but currently a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband Johnny, of Georgetown, Mrs. Jennye is survived by her daughters, Linda Sue (BoBo) Moore, of Salters; Jennye Carolyn Jeronimo, of Kingstree; and Angela Rene (Keith) Griffis, of Atlanta, Georgia; A loving “Nanny” to her seven grandchildren; Aimee (Dan) Tetrault, of Mt. Pleasant; Suzanne (Ryan) Holladay, of Cades; Doug (Patricia) Michau, of France; Theresa Mullis, of Goose Creek; Nicole (Jason) Hawkins, of Atlanta, Georgia; Kimilee Moore, of Kingstree; Alex Hofkin, of Atlanta, Georgia; eight great grandchildren; a sister, Harriette (Crafton) Cannon of Turbeville; many loved nieces and a special nephew; a stepson, Wesley Thomas, of Georgetown; a step daughter, Angie Hewitt, of Georgetown; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

Mrs. Jennye was preceded in death by one brother, James Caulder; one sister Molly Dale Caulder; and her first husband Douglas Eaddy.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, December 14, 2017, in Williamson Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 13, 2017, from 6 to 8 at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416-0459 or Hospice Care of SC, 133 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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