James Cantey “Jim” Wise, Jr., 80, husband of Ruth Matthews Wise, died peacefully at home Thursday, May 10, 2018, after a long illness.

Mr. Wise was born May 19, 1937, in Johnston, SC, a son of the late James Cantey Wise, Sr. and Harriett Toney Wise. He was a graduate of Johnston High School and attended Clemson University where he played baseball. During his career he worked in industry as plant managers and directors. He last served as the beginning Director of Williamsburg Water and Sewer Authority. He also enjoyed Little League baseball and was the Voice of Stallion football for fifteen years. Jim was presently serving on the Board of Zoning Appeal for the Town of Kingstree. He was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church where he had served as a deacon and elder. Jim especially cherished his work with Williamsburg Cares and was very dedicated to its cause.

Surviving Mr. Wise, in addition to his wife Ruth, of the home, are: one brother, Lane (June) Wise, of Johnston, SC; two daughters, Faith (Mike) Gibson and Toney (Eric) Hernandez, both of Lexington, SC; three sons, Dickie (Susan) Wise, of Edgefield, SC, Vernon (Lee) Wise, of Copperas Cove, TX, and Matt (Claire) Wise, of Kingstree, SC; two stepsons and their families; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service celebrating Jim’s life will be 2 PM Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Jim’s family will greet friends in Grace Hall at the church following the service.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice or 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.

Jack Bradford Roberts, Sr., 80, widower of Sylvia Clark Roberts, died Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital after a long illness.

Mr. Roberts was born July 17, 1937, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Richard and Eunice Louise Barnette Roberts. He was a graduate of St. Stephen High School and worked at Longlands Plantation as a supervisor for about 40 years. Jack loved hunting, fishing, cutting grass, visiting at Cooper’s Country Store, and spending time with family.

Surviving Mr. Roberts are: 2 daughters, Phyllis “Toodles” (Kevin) Wilson and Faye (Chuck) Shealy; a son, Brad (Shirley) Roberts; 7 grandchildren, Iva Grace Wilson, Kate Wilson, Reed Lane, Nichole Collins, Jamie Baker, Christy Simmons, and Renee Bowles; 6 great grandchildren; and a sister, Jane Roberts. In addition to his wife and his parents, Jack was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Julie T. Edgar and Cathy T. Smerchek, and a sister, Thelma R. Flanigan.

A graveside service will be 11 AM Saturday, May 12, 2018, Russellville Christian Church Cemetery near St. Stephen, SC. Mr. Roberts’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Friday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church Youth Group, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Pearline Parker Tisdale, 75, widow of John Edward “J.E.” Tisdale, Sr., died Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Carolina’s Hospital System in Florence.

Pearline was born December 11, 1942, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Woodrow W. Parker and Luestia Parker Parker. She was an inspector for a clothing manufacturing company and a member of Floyd’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Pearline enjoyed coloring and reading her Bible.

Surviving Mrs. Tisdale are: her daughter, Vicky Woodard, of Griffin, GA; two sisters, Dianne  Parker, of Lake City and Millie Nettles, of Hemingway; two brothers, Sammy Parker and David Parker, both of Lake City; grandchildren, Jennifer, Justin, Catherine, Douglas, Dustin and John; five great grandchildren, and a special nephew, Coot Parker. In addition to her parents and her husband, Pearline was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Tisdale, a daughter Debbie Daniels, two sisters, Gertrude Bryant and Jennie Parker; and a brother, Cecil Parker.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, May 11, 2018, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, followed by burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Pearline’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Lurleese Feagin Floyd, 91, widow of Ebb Floyd, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in Kingstree Nursing Facility.

Lurleese was born May 9, 1926, in Lake City, a daughter of the late Henry Feagin and Mettie McKenzie. She was a homemaker and a member of Kingstree Church of God.

Surviving Mrs. Floyd are: her daughter, Paulette (Hubert) McClary, of Kingstree; two grandsons, Gregg (Jessica) McClary and Glenn (Tina) McClary; four great grandchildren, Peyton McClary, Hunter McClary, Joshua Stone and Candace McClary. In addition to her parents and her husband, Lurleese was preceded in death by her children, Linda and Cecil Floyd; a sister, Edna Browder; and three brothers, Leo Feagin, Cleve Feagin and James Feagin.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Friday, May 4, 2018, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, followed by burial in Floyd’s Tabernacle Church Cemetery. Lurleese’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Church of God, 105 Gourdin Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Grace Brown Tisdale, 94, widow of Melvin Tisdale, died Thursday, April 26, 2018, in the Kingstree Nursing Facility after a long illness.

Mrs. Tisdale was born June 14, 1923, in Greenville County, a daughter of the late William Irvin and Lula Shelton Brown. She and her twin sister, Hazel B. Epps, were raised at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home. Mrs. Tisdale received a BA Degree from Lander College and moved to Kingstree where she married her husband of 55 years. During her 35 year teaching career Mrs. Tisdale taught Home Economics, Physical Education, and Science as well as coaching basketball and sponsoring several clubs. She enjoyed playing golf, softball, basketball, walking, and sewing. Mrs. Tisdale was a faithful member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and the Ladies Sewing Club.

Surviving Mrs. Tisdale are: her twin sister, Hazel B. Epps, of Kingstree; sister-in-law, Kay Brown, of Greenville; and several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Melvin, she was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph, Ed, Lenard, and Harold Brown as well as sisters, Ruth Story and Willie Mae Phillips.

Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Tisdale Cemetery, 615 Cemetery Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Her family will greet friends in the cemetery following the service.

Memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, PO Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648-1178, Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Kingstree Nursing Facility and the hospice nurses, especially her special caregiver Cathleen Graham, for the excellent care that Mrs. Tisdale received while she was a resident there.

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

Sarah Wynn Scott Timmons, 77, widow Edward Carlile Timmons, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at her residence in Kingstree.

Sarah was born September 5, 1940, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late James William Scott and M.E. Parrott. She worked as a cosmetologist and loved baking. Sarah was an active member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, where she was involved in the Kizzie Scott Circle. She loved her children, siblings and her grandchildren.

Surviving Sarah are: her children, Edward (Kelly) Timmons, Johnny (Suzette) Timmons, Elizabeth Stevenson and Jacob (Sam) Timmons; her brothers, Jimmy (Katherine)  Scott and Billy (Lynn) Scott; her sister Elaine (David) McCracken and her twin sister Harriett Welch; 7 grandchildren, Alex, Caitlin, Carlile, Hunter, Sarah, Sloan and Will; and 2 great grandchildren, Abigail and Skylar.

A memorial service will be 3 PM Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. Sarah’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, PO Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502 or Parrott’s Cemetery, 408 Broad Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

David Scott Timmons, 81, husband of Loretta Smith Timmons, died Monday, April 16, 2018, at Carolina’s Hospital System in Florence.

David was born June 22, 1936, in Kingstree, a son of the late David Benjamin Timmons and Katherine Scott Timmons. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and retired from Southeastern Waterproofing Company. After retirement, David was a driver for Longstreet Chevrolet. He enjoyed camping, gardening and loved playing with his great-grandchildren. David was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.

Surviving David in addition to his wife Loretta are: his children, Bennie Timmons, Jim (Kathy) Timmons, Denise Timmons, and Harvey Timmons, all of Kingstree; his grandchildren, David (Brandy) Timmons, of Florence, Chris (Erica) Creel, of Coward, Jamie Tisdale and Nick Evans, both of Marion, Josh and Lacy Timmons, both of Manning; his great-grandchildren, Corbin, Kylan, Raelynn, Liam and Morgan; three brothers, Benji (Rita) Timmons, Gordon (Katie) Timmons, and Mike (Maria) Timmons; and three sisters, Elsie (Ray) Wagner, Pat (Sease) Boyd and Lois (Don) Taylor.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, with a burial in the church cemetery. David’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 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, Amedisys Foundation, 127 E. Mill Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Agape Hospice, 100 W. Main Street Unit B, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Barry Miller Dorrell, 64, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Carolina’s Hospital System in Florence.

Barry was born February 9, 1954, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late William Roland Dorrell and Frankie Thelma Parrott. He worked at Colonial Rubber and was a big supporter of Kingstree High School’s football team. Barry enjoyed carpentry, cooking, gardening and was an avid Clemson fan.

Surviving Barry are: Kathy Dorrell, of Kingstree; his children, Joseph (Heather) Dorrell, of Wisconsin; Phillip (Marisor) Dorrell, of Maryland; Emily (Michael) Blocker, of Greenville; and Billy (Amber) Dorrell, of Rock Hill; his grandchildren; Madeline, Nathaniel, Benjamin and Matthew, of Maryland; Ryan, Mya, Cori and Tori, of Greenville; Will, Susannah and Sam, of Rock Hill; his brothers, Jack Dorrell, of Kingstree and Larry Dorrell, of Tennessee.

In addition to his parents, Barry was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Dorrell and a sister, Susan Dorrell.

Barry’s family will greet friends from 5 to 7 Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to a cancer charity of your choice.

Ales Moore Conyers, 64, widow of George Conyers, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at her son’s residence in Kingstree.

Mrs. Ales was born May 17, 1953, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Willie and Jessie Micheau Moore. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and was a Sergeant in the Air Force. Ales worked for Joe Powell House Movers for 20 years. She was a Charter Member of Kingstree Church of God of Prophecy and was a faithful church member. She loved animals and was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law and friend. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Heyward “Buck” Moore and Rhett Moore and her sisters, Maybelle Thomas and Irene Jolly.

Surviving are: her son, Trad (Krissy) Conyers, of Kingstree; brothers, Jimmy Moore and Kenneth “BoBo” (Linda Sue) Moore, all of Kingstree; sisters, Hilda (Donnie) Kirby, of Lake City, and Mary (Grady) Tisdale, of Kingstree; 3 grandchildren, Enza, Layne and NcKenna Conyers; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Kingstree Church of God of Prophecy, with a burial in Twin Pines Cemetery near Andrews. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM  Friday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Church of God of Prophecy Building Fund, 1195 Sumter Hwy, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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.