​     Muller Byrdic Tisdale, 77, husband of the late Linda Todd Tisdale, joined his wife in rest Monday, September 30, 2024.

     Mr. Tisdale was born March 8, 1947, in Kingstree, the youngest of 10 children of the late James John Tisdale and Sarah Hannah Byrdic Tisdale. He was a lifelong farmer, leaving school young to help his parents before going on to farm his own land. Later he worked with Brian McClam at his farm for 25 years before retiring. Byrdic loved fishing and had enjoyed hunting when he was young. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He was a wonderful father who dearly loved his children and his grandchildren.

          He is survived by: his sons, Raymond (Mitzie) Tisdale of Lake City and Ricky (Lee) Tisdale of Galivants Ferry; his daughter, Kathy Tisdale (William) Gordon of Kingstree; grandchildren, Maci (Justin) Gause, Kell Tisdale, Sarah Louise McClary, Nina Marie Gordon, and Liam James Byrdic Gordon; great grandchildren, Ava Rae Gause and Owen Gause; numerous nieces and nephews who he loved very much; and best friends, George Phillips and Brian McClam. In addition to his parents and his wife Linda, Byrdic was preceded in death by his siblings, Louise Tisdale, Ella Nora Artis, Carl Tisdale, Annette Jones, Hilton Tisdale, Norma Gibbons, Lauren Tisdale, Almetta Harley, and Earl Tisdale.

     Funeral services for Mr. Tisdale will be 4:15 PM, Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with burial to follow at Tisdale Cemetery. Byrdic’s family will greet friends and family just prior to the service at 3:30 PM at the church. Memorials may be sent to Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Mike Tisdale, 1149 Doc Kellahan Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

Flora Mae Player Cantley, 83, wife of the late Hamilton “Laverne” Cantley, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree, SC.

Mrs. Cantley was born in Georgetown, SC on February 11, 1941, a daughter of the late John Player and Hattie Cox Cantley. Flora was a graduate of Kingstree High School and a homemaker. She was secretary at Charleston Heart Pine Company for many years and was a substitute teacher at both Williamsburg and Blakeley schools over the years. Flora was a member of Bloomingvale Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She found joy in the little things in life.

She is survived by: her daughter, Lisa R. (Ricky) Mobley of Hemingway; two sons, Hamilton L. “Bubba” (Jodie) Cantley and Richard Wayne “Richie” (Casey) Cantley, both of Kingstree; grandchildren, Brandon Cantley, Michael Johnson, and, Chris (Taylor) Fulton, all of Kingstree, Amber (Greg) Thompkins of Georgetown, Hannah (Dylan) Skipper of Andrews, and Madison Cantley and Hadley Cantley, both of Kingstree; three great grandchildren; and her siblings, Charlie Cantley, Elbert Cantley, Joe (Ann) Cantley, Linda (Larry) Howard, and Michael (Sandra) Cantley, all of Andrews. In addition to her parents and her husband of 58 years, Laverne, Flora was preceded in death by a son Timothy Laverne Cantley, grandson, Justin Ross Williams and a brother David Cantley.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Funeral services for Mrs. Cantley, officiated by Rev. David Mullins, Rev. Donnie Witherspoon, and Rev. Paul Miles, will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Bloomingvale Baptist Church followed by burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brandon Cantley, Brian Cantley, Christopher Fulton, Mike Johnson, Dylan Skipper, and Greg Thompkins. If you’d like, please join the family in wearing purple to honor their dear matriarch.

Memorials may be made to Bloomingvale Baptist Church, 7652 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews, SC 29510, Alzheimer’s Association, online at www.alz.org, or Carlyle Senior Care, Patient Fund, 401 Nelson Blvd., Kingstree, SC. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

     Lesley M. Drucker, beloved wife of James D. Reid, peacefully passed away at age 74 on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was born on May 18, 1950, in Kingstree to the late Harriette “Jeanne” Goldsmith Drucker and Harold Herbert “Herb” Drucker.

     Lesley is survived by her husband, James D. “Jim” Reid, of Columbia, SC; cousins, Dr. Louis (Miriam) Drucker, Faye Drucker Spiegel, and Sam (Mandy) Drucker.

            Lesley grew up in Kingstree, SC and graduated from Kingstree High School. Her passion for history led her to the University of South Carolina, where she earned her doctorate in Archaeology and Anthropology. Dr. Drucker was an owner of AF Consultants as well as a contractor for the State of South Carolina and Federal Government, where she worked as a team leader for archeological projects in the southeastern United States. She was an avid reader and contributing author of archaeological literature.

     In celebration of Lesley’s life, a graveside service will be held at Beth Or Cemetery at 2 PM, Sunday, September 29, 2024. Memorial gifts may be directed to the Temple Beth Or Cemetery, 4502 Smilax Place, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

     The family would like to express a special thanks to her caregiver, Darlene Boston, for her kindness and compassion.

Franklin Barnabus “Frank” Swicord, 77, died at home in North, SC on Saturday, September 7, 2024, after an illness.

     Frank was born June 11, 1947, in Moncks Corner, SC, a son of the late Simon Paul Swicord and Emmaline Rozier Swicord. He was a long-haul truck driver for many years before retiring.

      Survivors are: children, Cliff (Donna) Swicord, Tim (Elissa) Swicord, Theresa (Ken) Jones, Tony Vance, and Steven (Ashley) Vance; grandchildren, Audrianna, Jay, Chandler, Henry, Camryn, Carrington, Kelsie, Anthony, Coleman, and Dillon; great grandchildren, Jaxson, Charleigh and Emmaline; brothers, Charles (Rhetta) Swicord and Johnny (Elaine) Swicord and sister-in-law, Vicki Swicord. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Jan Rackley Swicord and a brother, Simon Paul Swicord, Jr.

          Funeral services will be private.

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

Mary Belle Cooper “Tooie” Geddings, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away at age 96 on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was born on May 2, 1928, in Williamsburg County to Dulcie Bell Lifrage Cooper and William Robert Cooper, the second of three children. She had two brothers, William Robert Cooper and George Edwin Cooper.

Mary is survived by her children, Dulcie Maxine (Jon) Ranta, Abigail Fletcher Haddock, and Elizabeth Carol Newton, her grandchildren, Dargan Dewey Haddock, Ashley Clayton Haddock, Stacy Carol Ranta, Jon Kevin Ranta, and Wessley Stradford Newton, her five great grandchildren, and her sister-in-law, Mildred Canty Cooper. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dewey Geddings and her sons-in-law, Henry Haddock and Herman Newton.

Mary grew up in Salters, SC along with her two brothers. She would always ask Robert, “Can I come too?” That is how she got her nickname, “Tooie”. After graduating from Kingstree High School in 1946, she briefly attended secretarial school in Columbia, SC. She met her husband Dewey when he returned home from World War II. They were married in 1947 and opened a general store in Lane, SC, which they ran until retiring in 1983. The store was a gathering place for many of the residents of Lane. Mary and Dewey fixed suppers of either catfish stew or chicken pilau and all who were present were welcome to join the family for supper. People also gathered there for a friendly card game of Canasta and after the store closed Mary continued to meet with friends and family to play Hand and Foot. Mary was a member of the Lane Methodist Church for her entire adult life and was a member of the choir for many years.

In celebration of Mary’s life, a funeral service will be held at Lane Methodist Church at 3 PM, Sunday, September 8, 2024. Burial will be private. Her family will receive friends and family in the Smiley Fellowship Hall from 2 PM to 2:45. Memorial gifts may be directed to the Lane Methodist Church, PO Box 7, Lane, SC 29564.

The family would like to express their appreciation to all the caregivers, family, and friends who have shown their love and support during this time. We especially recognize the Robert Cooper family who has walked this journey with us every step of the way.

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

Charles M. “Chuck” Lowder 67, husband of Margaret “Pat” Lowder, died at his home in New Zion, SC, surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Chuck was born November 19, 1956, in Sumter, SC, a son of the late Millard Eugene Lowder and the late Iris Evelyn Scott. He graduated from Sumter High School and the South Carolina Police Academy. Chuck worked for the police department in the City of Sumter and Town of Lake City, Sheriff departments in Florence County, Sumter County, Clarendon County and Williamsburg County. He attended Saint Leo University at Shaw Air Force base. Chuck was also a local and long-distance truck driver. Chuck was a member of Cades Baptist Church and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a former music director and adult Sunday school teacher at his church. Chuck had a love for music, friends, and singing, especially BlueGrass music, restoring antique gas pumps and fishing.

In addition to his wife Pat, Chuck is survived by: a daughter Bekki (Jimmy) Crosby, step-children; Chasity (Carl) McCrea, Candi (Phil) Bowen, Yancey (Crystal) Tisdale, Bobby Tisdale Jr, His grandchildren; James Michael (Lakin) Crosby, Johnathan (Haili) Crosby, Ethan Crosby, step-grandchildren; Maceyn (Bubba) McKenzie, Scott Tisdale, Shelby McCrea, Summer McCrea, Landon Bowen and Tyler Bowen, great-grandchildren; Isabella Crosby, Harper Crosby, McClaine McKenzie, Tinsleigh Rae McKenzie, sister; Olivia Bailey of Sumter, step-brothers-in-law; Wayne (Joyce) Witherspoon, Roy Witherspoon, Don (Vicky) Witherspoon, and many nieces and nephews, a special cousin; Cindy (Roger) Quattlebaum of Fort Mill, a special friend; Ken Nesbitt, of Sumter.

In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by; brother-in-law Jack Bailey, Niece Vicki Morris, step sister-in-law, Barbara Witherspoon, and his wife’s parents Sullivan (Margaret) Witherspoon.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Cades Baptist Church, PO Box 69, Cades, SC 29518.

A celebration of Chuck’s life will be held at 4 PM, Thursday, September 5^th, 2024, at Cades Baptist Church. His family will greet friends an hour prior to the service at Cades Baptist Church.

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

Jack Edward “Pete” Phipps, 72, husband of Jannette Baxley Phipps, died at his home in Kingstree, SC, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Pete was born February 24, 1952, in Florence, SC, a son of the late Eloise Morris Tisdale. He graduated from Williamsburg County schools and worked as an electrician at Colonial Rubber for 25 years. Pete enjoyed coaching Little League baseball.

In addition to his wife Jannette, Pete is survived by: two sons, James Phipps and Justin (Melanie) Phipps; grandchildren, Cameron McCutchen, Matthew Phipps, Jesse Phipps, Caitlin Phipps and Madison Phipps; a sister, Bertha Mae Welch; and his beloved fur baby, “Baby Girl”. In addition to his mother, Pete was preceded in death by two sisters, Alene Garner and Delmar Dukes and a brother Fred Tisdale.

A memorial service will be held at 3 PM, Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.

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

Joan Denise Richardson McCrea, 70, wife of Samuel Richard “Ricky” McCrea, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC after a long illness.

     Joan was born August 1, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of Ruby Jane Johnson Richardson and the late George Warren Richardson. She graduated high school in Baltimore and worked in the office at Tupperware in Hemingway for 17 years. Joan was an adventurous person and always enjoyed riding motorcycles, four wheelers and even all the rides at the theme parks.  She especially loved being with her family, enjoying special times and even the everyday moments of life. Joan attended Williamsburg Baptist Church before her health declined.

      In addition to her mother Ruby and her husband Ricky, Joan is survived by: one son, Clinton Bosley of North Dakota; two daughters, Angie (Andy) Brigham of Johnsonville and Naomi Bosley of Johnsonville; four grandchildren, Jason Brigham, Ryan Brigham, Jeremiah Bosley, and Emory Bosley; and a sister, Sue (Mark) Wisowaty of Bel-Air, MD. In addition to her father, Joan was preceded in death by her brother, Randy Richardson.

          Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, followed by the burial at Tisdale Cemetery, 615 Cemetery Road, Kingstree, SC. Joan’s family will greet friends at the funeral home in the hour prior to the service.  Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church, c/o Merianne Cowley, 2111 Thurgood Marshal Hwy., Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

Robert Brian “Pops” Brockington, 62, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, at his home in Scranton, SC.

     Brian was born April 7, 1962, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Leonard Eugene Brockington, Sr. and Marbeth Dukes Brockington Cain. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and earned a certificate in welding from Williamsburg Technical College. He retired from Trimaco as a forklift operator. Brian enjoyed fishing and camping and was an avid fan of WWF (World Wrestling Federation). He also followed football, especially the USC Gamecocks and the Dallas Cowboys. Brian was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.

      He is survived by: his wife, Beverly Bradham Brockington of Greeleyville; his daughters, Bree (Darrick) Porter of Scranton and Brooke (Sam) McKenzie of Lane; sisters, Robin (Robert) Miller of Georgetown and Elaine (Tony) Culick of Kingstree; a brother, Leonard Brockington of Florence; four grandchildren, Laine Lee and  Haley, Raylee, and Kade McKenzie; mother-in-law, Juanita Epps of Greeleyville; six nephews and two nieces, and his beloved fur babies, Belle, Dew-De-Boo, and Mallie.  Brian’s family would like to give special thanks to Jordan Lyerly of Amedisys Hospice for her loving care of Brian.  

          Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Brian’s family will greet friends at the funeral home in the hour prior to the service. The burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online at www.donate.cancer.org.

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

Barbara Jean Easler “Moma Jean” Brown, 71, wife of the late Jerry Clifton Brown, died Sunday, July 21, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

Jean was born June 19, 1953, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Henry Robert “Bob” Easler and Elizabeth “Bell” Hanna Easler. She was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and was retired after many years of caring for the children of Kingstree and surrounding areas. Jean loved children. Lovingly known as “Moma Jean” to all the community, she attended most events at Williamsburg Academy and was an active member of Kingstree First Baptist Church, where she was the Cookie Lady for children’s church and helped with the shoebox ministries. Jean was an avid doll collector as well as being a master crafter. She loved painting, sewing, and any type of craft. She was a member of Carolina Artisans Doll Club in Surfside Beach.

Moma Jean is survived by her daughter, Tiffaney Brown of Kingstree; siblings, Ann (Carl) Harrington of Kingstree, Frank Easler of Spring Gully, Emmie (David) Grainger of Kingstree, and Bud (Jennifer) Easler of St. Stephen; grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Brown of Tennessee, Alea and David Brown, both of Chesterfield, and Avery Jean Brown, Jay, Corinne, and Joan Kellahan, and Tiller Kennedy, all of Kingstree; special family, Beth-a-Lee Brown (Lynn) Cox of Cedar Swamp, Justin and Tracy Kellahan and Chris and Louisa Kennedy all of Kingstree, JW and Toni Ward of Kingstree along with their children, Linlei Ward (Ron Feagin) of Kingstree and Curtis (Kayla) Ward of Georgetown, and David (Martie) Walker of Columbia; and numerous nieces and nephews. We also can’t forget ALL of Moma Jean’s “do no wrong darlings,” as she called almost all children that knew her.

In addition to her parents and her husband Jerry, Moma Jean was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Clifton “Jay” Brown, Jr.

Graveside funeral services will be held 3 PM Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Jean’s family will greet family and friends 6-8 PM Saturday evening at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, Shoe Box Fund, 410 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Walter Heyward Brown, 81, husband of Joanne Bass Brown, died Monday, July 15, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

Walter was born May 31, 1943, in Kingstree, a son of the late James Laurie Brown and Edna Robinson Brown. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and received a degree in business administration from Newberry College. Walter retired as Human Resources Manager from Baxter Intl. after twenty-seven years and returned to the workforce at Firestone where he worked for ten more years. He and his wife Joanne have owned and operated Kingstree Memorial Gardens for 34 years. In 1979, Walter was appointed to the Williamsburg Technical College Area Commission Board and served faithfully until his health declined. He was a charter member of Sportsman Hunt Club and a former member of the Kingstree Lions Club. Walter was a lifelong member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon.

In addition to Joanne, his wife of 58 years, Walter is survived by: his sons, Richard Walter “Rich” (Paige) Brown, Mark Heyward (Beth) Brown, and Michael “Ryan” (Anna) Brown, all of Kingstree; grandchildren, Allie Louise Brown, Richard McKuren “Mac” Brown, Alexander Mark “Alex” Brown, Heyward Ellis “Eli” Brown, Henry Edward Brown, Ada Ruth Brown, Holly Elizabeth Brown, and William Gamble “Gus” Brown; a sister, Judy Brown (Leonard) Singletary of Marion; and one niece and eight nephews including Jay Brown who was more like a son. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his brother James Laurie “Jimmy” Brown, Jr. and Jimmy’s wife, Julianne McElveen Brown.

A celebration of Walter’s life will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. His family will greet family and friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 PM at Grace Hall at the church. The burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105or online at www.stjude.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Velma Ann Harrington “Muh” McKenzie, 79, wife of the late Dale McKenzie, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved family.

     Velma was born September 2, 1944, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late William McDowell “Willie” Harrington and Annie Mae Epps Harrington. She was a graduate of East Clarendon High School and graduated from cosmetology school. Velma owned and operated Velma’s Beauty Salon for many years. She was a member of Midway Presbyterian Church and attended Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was active with the Golden Years. Lovingly and deservedly known as “Muh” by family and friends, Velma’s children and grandchildren were the core of her life. She attended every event involving them even during her illness.

     Velma is survived by: her son, Tim (Donna) McKenzie of Kingstree; 2 daughters, Lacee Sutton of Kingstree and Candace (Al) Beard of Florence, SC; grandchildren, Taylor (Chris) Fulton, Breana (Ethan Irizarry) Ard, Madalyn Ard, Mack Ard, Steele Sutton, Rivers Sutton, Ann Hadley Sutton, and Skyler Graham; and great grandchildren, Summer Grace and Easton McDowell Fulton. In addition to her parents and her husband, Velma was preceded in death by a son, Monte Dale McKenzie, a sister, Willene Musselwhite and an infant brother, William E. Harrington.

     Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Friday, July 19, 2024, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial to follow in Smith Cemetery. Velma’s family will greet family and friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Church, 188 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Rhoda Guess Hinson, 67, died at her home in Columbia, SC, on July 10, 2024.

Rhoda was born September 6, 1956, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late James Advil Guess Sr. and Rhoda Mell Brown Guess. Rhoda had a memorable childhood growing up in Lane, SC, with family and friends and those memories extend to the family beach house, “The Guess House”, in Pawley’s Island, SC, where the close family still gathers. She was a 1974 graduate of Kingstree High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina with a minor in French. Rhoda was a retired employee of the State of South Carolina. She loved genealogy, especially Williamsburg County history, even becoming a member of the SC Historical Society. She was an avid Gamecock fan, following all sports closely. Rhoda was a lifelong member of Union Presbyterian Church in Salters, SC. Her love for the Lord was apparent to all who knew her. The loss of her dynamic personality will leave a huge void in the lives of her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Hannah Hayes Mims (Ryan) and grandchildren Ryan Charles and Lydia Hayes; sisters, Vicky Guess McDonald (Steve) and Rebecca Guess McGill (Robert) and sister-in-law Cheryl Guess. Rhoda is also survived by her beloved 5 nieces, a nephew and 13 great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Rhoda was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Guess Horton and a brother, James Advil “Jimmy” Guess, Jr.

A celebration of Rhoda’s life will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Union Presbyterian Church, 4501 M.L. King, Jr. Hwy., Salters, SC 29590. Rhoda’s family will greet friends and family following the service in the Martin Building at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Alice Syvertsen Molokie, 97, wife of the late Edward Molokie, died Sunday, July 7, 2024, at her home in Burlington, NC, surrounded by family.

     Mrs. Molokie was born July 8, 1926, in Richmond, NY on Staten Island, a daughter of the late Thom Syvertsen and Constance Tellefsen Syvertsen.  She was a graduate of Port Richmond High School and was a secretary at several businesses during her career including Wallerstein Company, Kraft International, and Kingstree High School. Alice enjoyed knitting, sewing, and especially helping others. She was a faithful volunteer at Williamsburg Regional Hospital and the Felician Center, both in Kingstree, SC, where she and Ed lived for many years and made dear friends. She was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree and The Sons of Norway.

      Mrs. Molokie is survived by: a daughter, Kathy Molokie; a son, Robert Molokie; granddaughters, Erika Kennedy and Lauren Polsino; and a great grandson, Brandon Kennedy. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Molokie was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Syvertsen and two sisters, Doris Meyer and Ethel LaForge.

     Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Monday, July 15, 2024, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Alice’s family will greet friends from 10 AM until 10:45 AM in Grace Hall at the church. Interment will be at 2 PM in Florence National Cemetery, 803 E. National Cemetery Road, Florence, SC.

     Memorials may be made to The Felician Center, 908 Thorne Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Leslie Purdis Gause, 68, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree, SC.

Mr. Gause was born July 13, 1955, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Ossie Purdis Gause and Linnie Mae Powell Gause.

Mr. Gause is survived by: an aunt, Maedine Gause, uncles, Barney Gause and Thomas Gause; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gause was preceded in death by his uncles, Donald Lee Gause and Claude Gause, and his aunts, Juanita Gause Griffin and Ilaphine Gause Feagin

Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church, Building Fund, 37 McCall Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Herman Joseph Price, 39, died Monday July 1, 2024, at his home. Mr. Price was born May 27, 1985, a son of Manda Alsbrooks and the late Herman Duncan Price. He was a high school graduate and became a certified welder. Herman enjoyed hunting and fishing.

     Mr. Price is survived by; his mother; two sons, Kyle Price and Levi Price; a daughter, Michaela Price, a brother; Mackey (Autumn) Tisdale; a sister, Dorothy Kinard, both of Florence, and many nieces and nephews.

     Mr. Price was preceded in death by his father Herman Duncan Price.  Funeral services will be private.

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

     Van Tuong Do, 63, died Monday, June 24, 2024, at MUSC Florence Medical Center.

     Mr. Do was born January 17, 1961, in Vietnam, a son of the late Do Thanh Mai and Kieu Thi Sau. He was a 1980 graduate of Great Falls High School in Great Falls, Montana and attended the University of Montana. Mr. Do was the owner and operator of #1 Nail Salon and Spa in Kingstree. He worked long hours but loved to keep in shape and enjoyed being on the water and watching television.

      Mr. Do is survived by: his fiancée and mother of his children, Nga Thi Xuan Nguyen “Jackie”; daughters, Ashley Nhi Nguyen Do and Alexis Nhu Do; brothers, Do Linh The, Do Thi Tuong- Vy, Do Thi Kieu Thu, and Do Thi Kim Chau. In addition to his parents, Van was preceded in death by a brother, Do Thanh My.

     Information for a memorial service will be announced shortly.

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

Ora Lee Parsons Rigby, 96, wife of the late William Joseph “Bill” Rigby, passed away Wednesday June 12, 2024, at her home on Sullivan’s Island, SC.

     Mrs. Rigby was born July 27, 1927, in Georgetown, SC, a daughter of the late Jesse Wilmot Parsons and Lillie Viola Avant Parsons. She was a graduate of Winyah High School. Mrs. Rigby was an active member of Kingstree United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir.  

     Ora Lee enjoyed traveling, cooking, and shopping for new additions to her fabulously colorful closet. She was a merciless card player and a lifelong loyal fan to both the Braves and the Gamecocks. She had a beautiful soprano voice and loved to share her singing with family, friends, and Church. Ever a generous and gracious hostess, Ora Lee always had open doors and welcoming arms, her home the center of warm and happy memories for all her guests. Most of all, she enjoyed time with her adoring children and grandchildren, all of whom fondly called her Bobble.

      Mrs. Rigby is survived by: two daughters, Mary R. (Edward) Sanders of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Leigh R. (Kyle) Wilkins of Cincinnati, OH; four grandchildren, Joseph Sanders, Rigby Wilkins, Reagan Wilkins, and Ryan Wilkins; and a number of nieces and nephews.

     In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Rigby was preceded in death by four sisters, Eva Parsons, Lizzie P. Schuler, Mayum P. Arnette, and Bernice P. Barrett and four brothers, Sterling G. Parsons, J.W. Parsons, Delmar Parsons, and Olin Parsons.

     Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Mrs. Rigby’s family will greet friends beginning at 1 PM just prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. 

     Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC  29556.

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

     Julius McKenzie, 90, of Kingstree, SC, passed away Sunday May 26, 2024, at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree.

     Mr. McKenzie was born on December 17, 1933, in Williamsburg County, the son of the late Rev. David A. McKenzie, Sr. and Edra Conyers.    He retired from Port Oil in Charleston, SC. After retirement, he was the owner-operator of Julius McKenzie Trucking having a total of 60 years in the trucking business. He enjoyed both deep sea and freshwater fishing. Mr. McKenzie attended Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.

      He is survived by: two sons, Rev. James Michael “Mike” (Vickie) McKenzie of Kingstree, SC, and Julius Christopher (Susan) McKenzie of Fort Worth, TX; grandchildren, Brandy McKenzie of Florence, SC, Casey Barker of Owatonna, MN, Chrissy Springs (Alex) of the Barrineau Community, Lake City, SC, and Joseph and John McKenzie of Fort Worth, TX; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Barker, Vincent Barker, Xander Springs, and Lane Springs; brother, David A. (Joyce) McKenzie, Jr.  of Aynor, SC; and sister-in-law, Debi S. McKenzie of Myrtle Beach, SC.

     In addition to his parents, Mr. McKenzie was preceded in death by his stepmother, Rev. Erleen F. McKenzie, a son, Jeff McKenzie, and brothers, Joseph H. McKenzie and Rev. Timothy H. McKenzie.

     Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Friday May 31, 2024, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. The viewing will be held one hour prior to the service time from 3:00 – 4:00 PM at the church. Burial will follow at Sandy Bay Cemetery. 

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

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

Rose Marie Conyers Femal, 68, passed away peacefully in her home on May 22, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Ms. Femal was born March 9, 1956, in Kingstree, SC, the daughter of the late Elton “Buck” Conyers and Mable Reed Conyers. She attended Kingstree High School. Rose enjoyed doing crosswords, watching football, and coloring.

She is survived by her children; Tina (Richard) Smith, Nicky Vanhoose, Michelle Gardener, Henry “Shorty” (Tamera) Tisdale Jr.: grandchildren; Richard (Hayley) Smith, Taylor Bullard, Shelby Smith, Austin Gardner, Christopher Gardner, Harley Tisdale, Mallory Tisdale, Thomas Vanhoose, Jonathan Vanhoose, Samantha Vanhoose, Tiffany (Jason) Lantagne, and Blake Vanhoose; 15 Great Grandchildren; a brother; Jimmy Conyers and sisters; Debbie Reed and Paula Martin.

A memorial service will be held Saturday May 25, 2024, at 1 PM in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel.  Her family will greet friends from 12pm -1pm at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com