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.

Mrs. Anna Runette Moore McCutchen, 76, wife of Colin D. McCutchen, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017, in McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

Mrs. McCutchen was born January 16, 1941, in Hemingway, SC, a daughter of the late Mattie Lee Grier Moore and Stacy Dwight Moore. She was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and was the secretary at McCutchen Motors. Runette was an active member of The Coastal Doll Collectors Club and The Red Hat Society of Hemingway. She loved collecting dolls, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. McCutchen, in addition to her husband of 48 years, Colin McCutchen, are: sisters, Jackie M. Harrelson and Mary D. Cribb, both of Hemingway; many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly; and a dear friend, Lee Washington. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Billy Moore, Pat Tyler and Alan Tyler.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, December 11, 2017, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in McClary Cemetery. Mrs. McCutchen’s family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Tara Hall, PO Box 955, Georgetown, SC 29442 or McLeod Health Foundation, Hospice Services, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502.

Mrs. Sara Beth Thompson O’Quinn, 80, wife of Charles Neill O’Quinn, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

Mrs. O’Quinn was born June 4, 1937, in the Wampee Section of Horry County, a daughter of the late Hezikiah Elmore Thompson and Dora Elnita Skipper Thompson. She was a graduate of Winthrop College and the University of South Carolina. Mrs. O’Quinn taught at Summerville High School and Williamsburg Technical College. She was a member of professional and alumni associations. Mrs. O’Quinn was an active member of Union Presbyterian Church.

In addition to her husband Charles, Mrs. O’Quinn is survived by her sons, Neill (Laura) O’Quinn; Alex O’Quinn; and Patrick (Dottie) O’Quinn; a brother, Thomas A. Thompson, of Fair Bluff, NC; and 7 grandchildren, Patrick O’Quinn, Jr.; Peyton O’Quinn; Mac O’Quinn; Reese O’Quinn; Eric O’Quinn; Kelly Grubbs and Carrie O’Quinn. Mrs. O’Quinn was preceded in death by 3 brothers, LaVerne Thompson, LaRoy Thompson, and Hezikiah Erwin Thompson.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, December 8, 2017, at Union Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Henry Edward Burrows, 87, husband of the late Eugenia Cribb Burrows, died Sunday, November 12, 2017, in Carolinas Hospital after an illness.

Mr. Burrows was born June 20, 1930, in Kingstree, a son of the late James Marion Burrows and Hettie Morris Burrows. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a rural letter carrier. Mr. Burrows, along with his late wife, were the retired owners and operators of several dress shops and grocery stores. He loved fishing, enjoyed his beach house and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a faithful member of Williamsburg Baptist Church.

Surviving are: his children, Henry E. “Hank” Burrows, Jr. and his wife Kent of Kingstree, Nicki Burrows Lockhart of Kingstree, Emily Burrows Becker and her husband David of Sumter, and Eugenia “Teena” Burrows of Surfside Beach; 8 grandchildren, Starr (Patrick) Carr, Sheila (Patrick) Snead, Jennifer (Jason) Herndon, Casey (Jason) Newman, Geena (Michael) Woodard, Toni (Shane) Stillinger, Cody (Audra) Burrows, Jordan Burrows and Martha McClary; 13 great grandchildren; a brother James Marion (Irene) Burrows, Jr. of Columbia; 3 sisters, Edna Burrows Tisdale, of Kingstree, Christine Burrows (Jerry) Alderson, of Columbia, and Frances Burrows Roberts, of Georgetown. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Burrows was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Crystal Keels, son-in-law Wayne Lockhart, and a sister Leoda Burrows Baylor.

Funeral services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, November 15, 2017, in the chapel of Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church, c/o Merianne Cowley, 2111 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556 or The American Lung Association, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001 or online at www.lung.org.

Mrs. Jean Woodham McCabe, 86, widow of Dr. Thomas G. McCabe, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017, in Kingstree Nursing Facility.

Mrs. McCabe was born March 14, 1931, in Chipley, FL, a daughter of the late James Roy Woodham and Bonnie Kirkland Woodham. She was the Director of Council on Aging in Williamsburg County and the Jean McCabe Manor was named in her honor.

Surviving Mrs. McCabe are several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Dr. McCabe, she was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11AM, November 17, 2017 in Williamsburg Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Williamsburg County Council on Aging, PO Box 450, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mrs. Frances Epps Hart, 61, wife of Edgar Charles Hart, died Friday, October 27, 2017, at her residence in Ringgold, GA.

Frances was born December 6, 1955, in Fort Jackson, SC, a daughter of the late Ferdinand Quinton Epps and Margaret Wilson Epps. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and received a BA in Guidance and Counseling from Columbia College. Frances was a social worker at the Babcock Center and an Evaluator for South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Chattanooga, TN.

Surviving are: her husband, Edgar Hart, of Ringgold, GA; her daughter, Kaitlin Fine; her granddaughter, Ansley Fine, both of Fort Oglethorpe, GA; her brothers, Quinton Epps and his wife Jeannie, of Lexington, SC and Shawn Epps and his wife Cathe, of Lugoff, SC; and her sister, Mary Eidson and her husband Jeff, of Boise, Idaho.

Funeral services will be 2:00PM Thursday, November 2, 2017, in Kingstree United Methodist Church, with burial in Midway Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Ladies Parlor at Kingstree United Methodist Church one hour prior to the service in the sanctuary. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Mrs. Donna Wilkes Matthews, 33, wife of George Clarion “Clay” Matthews, died Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Roper Hospital.

Donna was born February 6, 1984, in Sumter, SC, a daughter of Nancy Thornhill Wilkes and the late Donald Reese Wilkes. She was a 2002 graduate of Kings Academy and received a certificate in Early Childhood Development from Williamsburg Technical College. Donna worked at Kingstree United Methodist Church with their Preschool and Daycare. She attended Kingstree Church of God.

Surviving are: her mother, Nancy; her husband, Clay Matthews; her son, Noah Matthews; her brothers, David Wilkes, Tony Wilkes, Terry Wilkes and Allen Wilkes; her sisters, Linda Hanniford and Vicki Haselden. In addition to her father, Donna was preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Wilkes.

Funeral services will be 2:00PM Tuesday, October 31, 2017, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Kingstree Second Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Monday, October 30, 2017, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Mr. Charles Frederick “Fred” Belue, 58, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017, in Kingstree.

Mr. Belue was born May 2, 1959, in Kingstree, a son of Charles Wilson Belue and the late Betty Hanna Belue. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a welder. Fred enjoyed fishing and was an avid hunter and Carolina fan.

Surviving Fred are: his father, Charles W. Belue; his children, Faith (Sherod) Timmons, Hope (Mike) Kirby, Hunter Belue, Rebecka Allison Belue, and Whitney (Dennis) Martin; his brother, Chris (Ren) Belue; his sisters, JoAnn (Ricky) Turner and Darlene (Bo) Graham; his grandchildren, Carley Belue, Robert Belue, Charlie Kirby, Sadie Timmons, Clay Ryan Martin, Jasen David Martin, Ellie Bristol Martin and River James Martin; and a special friend, Carolyn Jeronimo. In addition to his mother, Fred was preceded in death by a son, Davey Nolan Belue.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, October 30, 2017, in Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Sunday, October 29, 2017, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Life Center Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2111 M.L. King, Jr. Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mr. Charles Edward “Pete” McCutchen, 76, widower of Lois Tisdale McCutchen, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, in McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

Mr. McCutchen was born March 31, 1941, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Louis McCutcheon and Willow Dean Thornhill McCutcheon. He was retired from A & P Food Stores and was a farmer. Pete was a member of Greeleyville Baptist Church and was an avid outdoorsman.

Surviving Mr. McCutchen are: his daughter, Mandy McCutchen, of Kingstree; his son, Charles Edward (Chris) McCutchen, Jr., of Manning; brother, Jamie (Betty) McCutcheon, of Coward; sister, Jean Colvard, of Conway; 2 grandsons, Charles Kevin (Destany) McCutchen of Greeleyville and Justin Edward McCutchen, of Kingstree; 1 granddaughter, Brittany Lois (Trey) Purvis, of Andrews; 4 great grandsons, Patrick and Carson McCutchen and Grayson and Wayland Benton; and 1 great granddaughter, Kalli McCutchen. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. McCutchen was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby “Slick” McCutcheon and Larry “Sonny Boy” McCutcheon, and a sister, Barbara Jean Brown.

Funeral services will be 4 PM, Wednesday, October 25, 2017, in the chapel of Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 3 PM until service time. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Susan Castles Kennedy, 73, of Kingstree, SC, widow of George Curtis Kennedy, Jr., passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at The Methodist Manor, Florence, SC, where she had been residing for the past four years.

Ms. Kennedy was born May 15, 1944, in Columbia, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Joe Blair and Norma Darby Castles.  She was a graduate of Eau Claire High School in Columbia, SC, and received a B.A. from Winthrop College and a M.E.D from Francis Marion University.  For twenty-five years Mrs. Kennedy was a teacher in Williamsburg County, where she taught at Williamsburg Academy and eventually retired after teaching at Kingstree Junior High School for many years.  Before her health declined, Mrs. Kennedy was an active member with the Kingstree Garden Club. Susan was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Kennedy are: her daughter, Laura Barrow Kennedy, of New Zion, SC; a brother, Joe Blair Castles, Jr. (Patricia); a sister, Blaire Castles Smoak (Gilbert); and a sister-in-law, Judy Kennedy King (James), and many nieces and nephews.  She also leaves behind her beloved lab, Jesse. Mrs. Kennedy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and most recently, her younger daughter, Kathryn Blair Kennedy.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2017, in Kingstree United Methodist Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., before the funeral, in the Kingstree United Methodist Church Ladies Parlor.

The family is especially grateful to the doctors, staff and friends at The Methodist Manor and McLeod Hospice.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to the Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 North Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC, 29556, or The Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Henry Curtis Haddock, a Kingstree native who turned a love of flying into a lifelong career, died on October 4, 2017. He was 66.

Mr. Haddock graduated from Kingstree High School before earning a degree in Aircraft Technology from Florence-Darlington Technical College. As an aircraft mechanic at the Florence airport, Mr. Haddock yearned to get off the ground. At 17, he learned to fly. He earned local notoriety when he built a 1949 Piper Clipper from a “pile of parts” he had purchased.

Alec Taylor of Taylor Helicopters saw potential in the young Mr. Haddock. He offered him his first flying gig, crop dusting with a Cessna “Ag Wagon” in Latta, SC. Several years later Mr. Haddock started his own company, Haddock Flying Service, Inc. The company used Hiller helicopters to spray timber and crops throughout the Southeast.

Mr. Haddock often piloted family and friends to his favorite vacation destination in Eleuthera, Bahamas. They enjoyed SCUBA diving, deep sea fishing, and cooking fresh catch. Over the course of his life, Mr. Haddock flew more than 30,000 hours. On October 4, he flew for the last time.

The youngest son of the late Dargan Carroll Haddock and the late Thelma Brown Haddock, Henry Haddock was a resident of Salters, SC.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Stephanie Lynn Haddock; son, Dargan Dewey “Dee” Haddock (Erica), of Pawleys Island; son, Ashley Clayton Haddock (Erin) of Pawleys Island; grandchildren, Henry James Haddock, Mary Clayton Haddock, Clayton Cartwright “Wright” Haddock, and Elizabeth Dargan Haddock; brother, Richard Brown Haddock (Bonita); brother, William Carroll Haddock (Peggy); and many more nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Mr. Haddock’s life will be held at the Haddocks’ hangar located at 1111 Gourdin Rd, Salters, SC on Saturday, October, 21, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to Angel Flight Inc., 12345 East Skelly Drive Tulsa, OK  74128.

Kathryn Blair Kennedy, 42, of Kingstree, SC, passed away, Saturday, October 7, 2017, at her home.

Ms. Kennedy was born February 19, 1975, in Sumter, SC, a daughter of Susan Castles Kennedy and the late George Curtis Kennedy, Jr. She was a 1993 graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Converse College, where she was a member of the 1997 class. Kathryn was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church. She loved watching the Clemson Tigers play football and would never miss a chance to meet the coaches or players. Kathryn never met a stranger and loved an adventure. She was a great story teller and entertained others with stories of her friends and family.

Surviving in addition to her mother are: her sister, Laura Barrow Kennedy, of New Zion, SC; many aunts, uncles, and cousins who were special to her; and many friends from all over who will miss her dearly. Kathryn also leaves behind her two beloved Labrador Retrievers, Gravy and Lilli. Her dogs were her loyal companions and her pride and joy. Kathryn was preceded in death by her father and paternal grandparents, George Curtis and Mary Lundy Kennedy, and her maternal grandparents, Joe Blair and Norma Darby Castles.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2017, in Kingstree United Methodist Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., before the funeral in the Ladies Parlor at the church. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123 or Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 North Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC, 29556.