Catherine Tisdale Shaffer, 87, wife and beloved aunt, died at her residence after a short illness.

Mrs. Shaffer was born August 15, 1929, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of James Desmore and Gerdett Nesmith Tisdale. She was a 1948 graduate of Kingstree High School, a graduate of Keys Business College, Norfolk Virginia and a retired Administrative Assistant of the General Motors Acceptance Corporation, Alexandria, Virginia.

After living and working in Virginia for 30 years, Catherine retired in 1978, and returned home to Kingstree.  She spent the next 39 years devoting her time and energy to her church, home and family. She was a member of Williamsburg Baptist Church.

Mrs. Shaffer is survived by her husband, Charles L. “Verne” Shaffer of the home and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Pauline Tisdale Fields, two brothers, S. Leon Tisdale and D.D. Tisdale.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM, Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Williamsburg Baptist Church, 8378 Hemingway Hwy, Kingstree, SC.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the church.  Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church, c/o Merianne Cowley, 2111 Thurgood Marshall Hwy, Kingstree, South Carolina, 29556.

Laurie Gary Johnson, 85, husband of Annie Barfield Johnson, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2017, at his home after a long illness.

Mr. Laurie was born in Columbia, SC on September 23, 1931, a son of the late James N. Johnson and Elendor Bradshaw Johnson. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1951, and worked at Georgia Pacific and Koppers Company. He was a farmer and a member of Union Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a brother Lynwood Johnson and a sister Georgie George.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 64 years, Annie Johnson, of Salters, are: five sons, Gary (Tecey) Johnson, of Columbia, Wayne (Debbie) Johnson, of Manning, and Jimmy “J.J.” (Susan) Johnson, Ronnie (Gayle) Johnson, and Dennis (Pam) Johnson, all of Salters; a brother, Jason Johnson, of Columbia; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Union Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Johnson’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday in Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Mr. Johnson’s family would like to thank the staff at Agape Hospice for their loving care of Mr. Laurie. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Jean Woolbright Brown, 90, widow of Joseph M. Brown, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2017.  A native of Seneca, S.C., Achsah Jean Woolbright moved to Marietta, GA then Washington, D.C. where she met her husband, Joseph M. Brown, Jr. They were married for 35 years until his death in 1990.

Her indomitable spirit allowed her to be totally independent as a widow for the last 27 years of her life, surrounded by wonderful neighbors and friends, initially in Bethesda, MD and for the last 7 years at Vinson Hall in McLean, VA.

In addition to her husband she was predeceased by her parents, William Edward Woolbright and Achsah Laura Cromer Woolbright; her son, Joseph M. Brown, III, her brothers, Edward Woolbright, Jr. and Harry Woolbright and her sisters, Laura Woolbright Manning and Lucia Woolbright Wilton.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Frederick Zeisberg, her nephew Emmel M. Woolbright and niece, Derrelle Woolbright Lack.

A private graveside service will be held at a future date at Union Presbyterian Church in Salters, S.C. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Vitas Hospice, c/o Vitas Healthcare, 1604 Sandy Hill Rd, Suite 450, Vienna, VA, 22182 or the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation, 6251 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, VA 22101.

Roger Dale Cox, 67, husband of Louella Hinkle Cox, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in McLeod Hospice House.

Mr. Cox was born August 30, 1949, in Kingstree, a son of the late Theron C. Cox and Ora Lee Tanner Cox. He received a Bachelor of Arts & Political Science, Cum Laude from Newberry College, a Master of Education in Secondary Administration from Winthrop College and a Master of Divinity in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dale taught school for Lancaster City Schools, North Myrtle Beach Christian School, School District of Greenville County and Williamsburg County School, he was also a previous headmaster at Andrews Christian School. He was the Pastor of several churches in Georgia, Texas and Virginia and was an Associate Pastor at Bethea Baptist Church until 2010. He was also licensed and pastored in the Wesleyan Church. During his time at Bethea he served as activities director and choir director for Bethea Singers. Dale was a member of Bethea Baptist Church and was a member of the South Carolina Baptist Singing Churchmen.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Louella, are: his son, Jonathan Conrad Cox, of Darlington; brother, Bryan L. (Elizabeth) Cox, of Murrell’s Inlet; sister-in-law, Bette Cox, of Florence, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by a brother, Tim Cox and a special nephew, T.C. Cox.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, March 31, 2017, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Bethesda Cemetery, Cades. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:30 PM Friday before the service at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

     Memorials may be made to any charity of your choice.

David Charlton Webber, 74, husband of Louise DuBose Webber, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday morning, March 14, 2017, after an extended illness.

Born in Kingstree, SC, on July 31, 1942, he was the son of the late Marie Munnerlyn and William Charlton Webber.  David attended Kingstree High School, Class of 1960 and Clemson College.  Over his career he was associated with D.S. Epps Company, Life of Georgia Insurance, the King’s Tree Inn, and Jarrett’s Specialty Company.  He retired in 2014 from Webber’s Lawn Service.  Formerly, David was a member of the Shriners and the Kingstree Jaycees.  He was a lifelong member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church where he served faithfully as both a deacon and an elder.

David is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, his sons David Webber, Jr. of Little River, SC, and William (Sara) Webber of Lexington, SC.  He was lovingly called “DaDa” by his grandchildren, Austin, Brennan, Charlton and Dutch Webber, whom he adored.   He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Jimmy Montgomery, of Murrells Inlet, SC, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service celebrating David’s life will be held at 2 PM, Friday, March 17, 2017, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.  The family will receive friends following the service in Grace Hall and at other times at their home.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy St., Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

The family is especially grateful to the doctors, nurses, staff and friends of Fresenius Dialysis Center in Kingstree.

Polly Ard Moore Parker, 57, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, after a sudden illness.

Mrs. Parker was born September 4, 1959, in Greeleyville, a daughter of the late Blaney Hampton Ard and Katheryn Ann Christmas Ard. She attended Green Acres Assembly of God Church in Sumter.

Surviving, Mrs. Parker, are: her son, Robbie Moore, of Sumter; two brothers, Blaney Ard and Henry Hampton Ard, both of Turbeville; three half sisters, Barbara Ann, Ruby Ann and Sue; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Polly was preceded in death by a brother, Michael G. Ard.

Graveside services will be 2 PM Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Goins Chapel Cemetery, Greeleyville.

     Memorials may be made to any charity of your choice.

David Samuel Epps, II, 59, husband of Joyce Hudson Epps, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, after a sudden illness.

Mr. Epps was born December 12, 1957, in Kingstree, a son of the late LeRoy Snider Epps, Jr. and Betty Lou Graves Epps. He was a 1980 graduate of the Citadel, where he was a member of the elite unit, The Summerall Guard. After earning a degree in Civil Engineering, David worked as a civil engineer and contractor with the US Navy. David was a member of Inglesby Masonic Lodge in Greeleyville, an avid hunter, golfer, former skydiver and author of several books, including “Sword Drill”.

Surviving, in addition to his wife Joyce, are: his son, David Samuel Epps, III of N. Charleston; his daughter, Taylor Elizabeth Epps of Mt. Pleasant; his sister, Debbie Epps (David) Ipock of Kingstree; his brother, LeRoy Snider Epps, III of Charleston; grandchildren, Alexis and Carson Holladay of Ninety-Six and Kaylee Rose and Olivia Holladay of Cades; and his wife’s children, Eric (Tina) Holladay of Ninety-Six, Ryan (Suzanne) Holladay of Cades and Angie (Chris) Brown of Lake City.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in New Market Cemetery, Greeleyville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

     Memorials may be made to any charity of your choice.

Rudolph Stanley Scott, 80, husband of Donna Bailey Scott, died Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Carolinas Hospital System in Florence, SC after a short illness.

Mr. Scott was born July 27, 1936, in Live Oak, FL, a son of the late Rudolph V. and Mae Allison Scott. He was owner/operator of Badcock Furniture Stores in Kingstree, SC and Lake City, SC. Mr. Scott was a member of Scranton Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was an avid golfer and a huge Florida Gator football fan.

Surviving Stanley, in addition to his wife Donna, are: his son, Keith and wife Susie Scott of Live Oak, FL; his daughter Katie and husband Chris Scott-Garcia of Alachua, FL; his son Kevin and wife Summer Landers of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his brother Allison and wife Elizabeth Scott of Live Oak, FL;  3 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

The family will greet friends from 6:00-7:00 PM Monday, March 6, 2017, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, with funeral services to follow in the chapel at 7:00 PM. Graveside funeral services will be Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Live Oak Cemetery, Live Oak, Florida. Memorials may be made to Scranton Baptist Church, PO Box 130, Scranton, SC 29591. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Greg Lee Sauls, 42, son of H.B. Sauls and Marie Tindal Sauls, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, in Carolinas Hospital System.

Mr. Sauls was born May 10, 1974, in Ridgeland, SC. He attended Kingstree Second Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Sauls, in addition to his parents, are: his grandmother, Debbie Smith; 3 brothers, Randy (Pam) Sauls, Dale (Kathy) Sauls, and Kenny (Deborah) Sauls; 3 sisters, Debi (James) Porter, Cathy Quarles, and Nancy (Jamie) Brown; half sister, Peggy, half brothers, Charles, Fred, Edward and Harry; very special friend, Rochelle Nystrom; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Greg was preceded in death by a grandfather, Heyward Tindal, nephew, Jamie Porter, great niece, Peyton Porter, great nephews Gabriel McCutchen, D.J. Westbrooks, and Tyler Evans.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, February 28, 2017, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Kingstree Second Baptist Church Cemetery. Greg’s family will receive friends at 1PM at the funeral home just before the service. Memorials may be made to The Sauls Family, c/o Debi Porter, 3131 Green Road, Cades, SC 29518. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Danny Neal “Dan” Storey, 62, husband of Linda Hanna Storey, passed away suddenly at his home in Kingstree on Friday, February 25, 2017.

Mr. Storey was born February 13, 1955, in Brunswick, GA, a son of Geneva Oswalt Storey Perry and the late Kenneth M. Storey. He graduated from Williamsburg Technical College with two Associate Degrees, and he was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Surviving Mr. Storey in addition to his wife Linda and his mother, Geneva Perry, are: his stepfather, J.B. Perry, 2 sons, Kenny (Melissa) Storey and Scott (Rene) Storey; grandsons, Cody, Jonathan, Ryan, and Donald Storey; granddaughters, Caydence and Emma Storey, Dollie and Jax Welch, and Donna and Ran Welch; a sister, Linda (Stan) Gelbhaar; a step sister, Pam Hites; and a step brother, Michael Perry. In addition to his father Kenneth Storey, Dan was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Storey.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Monday, February 27, 2017, in Life Center Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial in the Leo Church of God Cemetery, 5124 Dewey Cox Road, Lake City, SC. Dan’s family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 at the church. Memorials may be made to Life Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, 2111 Martin Luther King Jr. Hwy, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Carl David “Spooky” Jones, 69, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, in Kingstree Nursing Facility.

“Spooky” was born September 19, 1947, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Carl W. Jones, Jr. and Winnie Powell Jones. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Whitten Village School where he worked at the hospital and was a volunteer firefighter. “Spooky” won the state and county awards for Adopt a Highway program in 2007, and the Iron Eyes Cody Award from the Williamsburg Home Town Chamber. He was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, which he loved, and he was in the Men’s Club there for over 30 years.  He also loved the Special Olympics.

Surviving “Spooky” is his sister, Wynn J. (Chuck) Blume, of Salters.

A memorial service will be held 2 PM Friday, February 3, 2017, at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 1PM to 2 PM Friday, before the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, c/o Alice Dukes, 2340 Manning Hwy, Greeleyville, SC 29056 to the Men’s Club or the Kizzie Scott Circle.

Gloria Joye Bowman, age 81, of Dillon, SC passed peacefully to see her Lord and Savior after fulfilling her mission here on earth on January 12, 2017, at McLeod Hospice, Florence, SC. Receiving of friends begins at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Dillon Church of God, 701 US-301, Dillon, SC followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM.

Joye Bowman was born in Lynchburg, SC on February 10, 1935, to Ben Gary and Bertha Mae Humphrey. She attended Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL, and graduated from Evangel University, Springfield, MO. She married Ernest Monroe Bowman on May 8, 1953, in Kingstree, SC. He graduated from Asbury College in Wilson, NC.

With her husband Ernest, for 15 years they served the Lord as missionaries to Guatemala, Central America. Later, she taught Spanish at Dillon High School and Latta High School. She pastored Christian Fellowship Assembly in Hartsville, SC and was a Chaplain and Volunteer for McLeod Medical Center, Dillon, SC. She also volunteered for Hospice and enjoyed ministering at nursing homes. She was a recipient of the Who’s Who Teacher Award.

Joye is preceded in death by her husband, the Reverend Ernest Monroe Bowman; her grandson, Christopher Johnathan Nunez; her dad, Ben Gary Humphrey, and mother, Bertha Mae Wood; her brothers, Richard Humphrey and Lewis Smith; and her recently deceased sister-in-law, Sylvia Nell Smith.

She is survived by her children: Gloria Bowman (Williamson (Eddie) M. Williamson); Deborah Marie Bowman-Nunez (Dr. Gregory M. Nunez); Sam Bowman (Jakelyn Bowman); two sisters, Margie Gray and Margaret Burrows, and one brother, Victor E. Smith; sisters-in-law, Betsy Smith and Carolyn Humphrey; and seven grandchildren: Johanna Hadassah Nunez, Patrick Ashton Williamson, Aaron Gregory Nunez, Alexis Eren Nunez, James Mark Nunez, Erica Brooke Williamson and Lainey Bowman.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Gideons International, Post Office Box 140800, Nashville, Tennessee, 37214-0800 (www.gideons.org). Online condolences may be made at: www.peacockfuneralhome.net.

Special thanks to all family, friends and loved ones who were with her during this time. Thanks also to her doctors, nurses and techs at McLeod Health and McLeod Hospice.

Joel Allen Reardon, 84, husband of the late Rounette Evans Reardon, died Friday January 6, 2017, in Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta, GA.

Mr. Reardon was born July 24, 1932, in New Zion, a son of the late William Smith and Rene Duke Reardon. Mr. Reardon was a graduate of Greeleyville High School; he was a member of McDowell Presbyterian Church and a 40 year Life Member of Inglesby Masonic Lodge # 46 AFM in Greeleyville. Mr. Reardon was the retired owner of Reardon’s Garage in Greeleyville. He was an avid NASCAR collector and gardener and enjoyed participating in truck pulls..

Surviving are: 2 sons, Joel (Kathy) Reardon of Columbia and Billy (Dawn) Reardon of Lexington; 2 daughters, Karen (Jack) DeSantis of Atlanta, GA and Cynthia (Clarence) Altman of Kingstree; 7 grandchildren, Corey DeSantis of Atlanta, Wesley (Eyma) Reardon of Columbia, Joseph Reardon of Columbia, Ashley (Carrie) DeSantis of Atlanta, Davis (Ruthanna) Reardon of Athens, GA., Holly (Jay) Hughes of Florence and Kim (Paul) Bessinger of Columbia; a sister, Winnie Jean (Charlie) Campbell of Salters; sister-in-law Mary Ann Reardon of Salters; great grandchildren, Bruno Reardon, Hailey and Maxwell Hughes, and Carter and Ella Bessinger; and his beloved chihauhua Terry.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Reardon.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2017, in the chapel of Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mr. Reardon’s family will greet friends at the funeral home from 12 to 1:45 PM just before the service.

The family suggests memorials be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL. 60601

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

Joseph Jeason Jordan, 84, husband of the late Gracie Mabell McCullough Jordan, entered into eternal rest January 2, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Jordan was born May 14, 1932, in Lake City, a son of the late Aaron Taylor Jordan and Leah Bell Floyd Jordan. He attended schools in Florence County and retired from H & S Oil Company in Andrews. Mr. Jordan served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church of Cedar Swamp.

Survivors include: two sons, John (Jeanette) Jordan and Wayne Jordan, both of Kingstree; one granddaughter, Amelia (Will) Morris, of Kingstree; one great granddaughter, Abigail Grace Wilkes; one brother, Alva Jordan, of Lake City; and two sisters, Miriah Phelps, of Sumter; and Ann Matthews, of Lake City.

Graveside Services will be held 11 AM Thursday, January 5, 2017, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family request memorials to be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Lois Elaine McClary Hogan, 89, widow of Thomas McMaster Hogan, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Grand Strand Health Care Facility in Myrtle Beach.

Mrs. Hogan was born June 24, 1927, in Salters, SC, a daughter of the late Samuel V. McClary and Addie Hanna McClary. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and before retirement, she worked for Albany International. Mrs. Lois was a member of Greeleyville Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Hogan are: her daughters, Elaine H. Putnam, of Myrtle Beach; Rebecca “Becky” H. (Jim) Tyler, of Gaffney; Thomasena H. (Hugh) Strickland, of Conway; and Joyce H. (Robert) Small, of Lexington; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband Thomas, Mrs. Hogan was preceded in death by two sisters, one brother and a grandson.

Graveside services will be 1 PM Wednesday, January 4, 2017, in Mount Hope Cemetery, 1438 Gourdin Road (Hwy 375) , Greeleyville, SC. Mrs. Hogan’s family will receive friends following the service at Greeleyville Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Greeleyville United Methodist Church, PO Box 247, Greeleyville, SC 29056 or Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Vernell Burrows James, 78, wife of Harold M. James, Sr., passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at her residence.

Mrs. James was born August 15, 1938, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Robert A. Burrows and Marie Baylor Burrows. She attended Andrews High School and was a graduate of Kingstree High School. Over the years Mrs. Vernell worked at Milliken Textile, A& P, Piggly Wiggly and Kingstree Laundry. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Vernell was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. James, in addition to her husband, Harold are: her sons, Monty James Jr.; Robert (Bonnie) James, both of Florence; and Steve (Tammy) James, of Greeleyville; 9 grandchildren, Zack, Ben, Cody, Josh, Kayla, Michael, Christopher, Dylan and Amy; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Lee Whitcomb, of Linden, AL and Argie Hudson, of Florence; and a brother, Dargen Burrows, of Rembert, SC.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. James was preceded in death by her brothers, Virgil G. Burrows, Frank G. Burrows, Jack Burrows, and Gipson Burrows.

Funeral services will be 12 noon Tuesday, December 27, 2016, in Kingstree Second Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. James’s family will receive friends from 11 to 12 Tuesday before the service at the church.

Lily Eugenia Smith Hardin, 81, widow of Robert Loyd Hardin, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016, in Heritage Nursing Home in Florence.

Mrs. Hardin was born January 13, 1935, in Cades, SC, a daughter of the late Boyd Smith and Daisy Evans Smith. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Florence Nursing School and was retired from the USDA in Washington, DC. Mrs. Hardin was active in the PTA and the Boy Scouts of America while living in Washington, DC and northern Virginia. She hosted a Christian Radio Talk Show in Washington, DC and was very active in Asian Christian Ministries, bringing Asian students to America. She attended Assembly of God Church.

Surviving Mrs. Hardin are: her son, William “Bill” (Wendy) McCown, of Ruston, LA; 2 grandchildren, Gavin McCown and Quinton McCown; 2 sisters, Delma S. Brown, of Columbia, SC and Ina S. Miles, of Kingstree, SC; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Robert, Mrs. Hardin was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia S. McCutcheon, and 3 brothers, Wesley, John and Garland Smith.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, December 23, 2016, in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Smith Cemetery. Mrs. Hardin’s family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Smith Cemetery, c/o C. Grayson, 204 Kennedyville Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Fred Mitchell Parker, 70, husband of Janice Avant Parker, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016.

Fred was born December 31, 1945, in Hemingway, SC, a son of the late Albert Jackson Parker and Dorothy Haselden Parker. He attended Hemingway High School, was a veteran of the US Navy and was a retired electrician from Fluor- Daniels.

Survivors in addition to his wife Janice, of Hemingway, are: three brothers, Herman J. (Judy) Parker, of Hemingway; Charlie M. (Debra) Parker, of Pamplico; and Eddie A. (Nancy) Parker, of Coward; and a sister, Mary Parker, of Greensboro, NC. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by a son, Greg Parker and a brother Gary Parker.

Funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made to Poplar Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 2380 South State Highway 41-51, Hemingway, SC 29554.

George Gothe Mixon, Jr., 68, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in Lake City Community Hospital.

George was born May 1, 1948, in Hampton County, SC, a son of the late George G. Mixon, Sr. and Helen Olivia Morris Mixon. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was an auto mechanic before retiring.

Survivors are: a daughter, Tammy Cantey, of Hemingway; son, Tony Mixon, of Hemingway; stepson, Randy Dennis, of Indiana; 2 sisters, Mary (Rudolph) McCutcheon, of Cades and Sylvia Hyatt, of Kingstree; 2 brothers, Gerald (Amy) Mixon, of Johnsonville and Danny (Carolyn) Mixon, of Kingstree;   Grandchildren;   Great Grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by a son, George G. Mixon, III.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Kingstree Second Baptist Church Cemetery. George’s family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:45 before the service at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979 or online at www.heart.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Nina Mouzon West, 89, wife of Pershing “Bill” West, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016, in Ridgeland Nursing Center.

Mrs. West was born March 19, 1927, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Charles C. Mouzon and Edna Thomas Mouzon. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was the Assistant Librarian at Ridgeland High School. Mrs. Nina was an avid golfer and gardener.

Surviving Mrs. West, in addition to her husband, Bill is: her daughter Linda E. Hayes, of Tuscaloosa, AL, a son, Coby (Liz) Derdzinske, of San Clemente, CA, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one great – great grandchild. Mrs. Nina was preceded in death by five brothers, seven sisters and a son – in – law Joe Hayes.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Mouzon Presbyterian Church, with a burial in Mouzon Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mrs. West’s family will receive friends following the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Mouzon Presbyterian Church, c/o Jeanette Duke, 2281 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com