Julius Wayne Seeger, 64, died October 13, 2015 at his home in Clayton,NC.

Julius was born on March 12, 1951 in Charleston, SC to Billy Frank and the late Virginia Nexsen Seeger. Julius served in the United States Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He attended the University of South Carolina and then worked at various business endeavors that he owned and operated. A unique soul, Julius was passionate about life, family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Donna T. Seeger of Kingstree and a son Jason Seeger of Rock Hill, SC and a step-son Ken Vause and two grandchildren Destiny and Kenneth Vause  of Georgetown, SC. Julius is also survived by his father, Billy Frank Seeger of Mt. Pleasant, SC, a brother, Ed Seeger of Mt. Pleasant, SC and a sister, Cheryl Seeger Hall of Benson, NC and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday October 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

 

Timothy “Gregg” Huggins, 64, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015, in McLeod Hospice House.      Mr. Huggins was born March 31, 1951 in Florence, and was the son of Frances Gregg Huggins and the late Percy Powell Huggins. He received an Associate’s degree in Business Management. He was a Department Manager for Nan Ya Plastics and was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. Mr. Huggins loved going to the beach, off shore fishing, playing golf, and the outdoors. He was an avid Gamecock fan and he loved his family, especially his granddaughters. Mr. Huggins was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca Finklea and his father.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Frances, are his wife, Jackie M. Huggins, of Kingstree; his son, Robert Huggins, of Kingstree; his daughter, Leigh Ann (Wally) Maynard, of Manning; Granddaughters, Bailey Moore and Ryleigh Maynard; his brother, David Huggins, of Florence, and his twin brother, Marshall (Debra) Huggins, of Florence;  and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 17th, at 2 P.M, at Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with a burial in Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery.  The family will be receiving friends Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551 or a Hospice of your choice.

 

 

 

 

Glen Darnell “Don” Duke, 60, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015.      Mr. Duke was born April 21, 1955 in Clarendon County, and was the son of Sadie Roberson Duke and the late Melvin Albertus Duke. He was a graduate of East Clarendon High School and received an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering from Williamsburg Technical College. He loved being in the outdoors and playing guitar and singing.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Sadie, of New Zion, are his son, Cory Darnell (Katherine) Duke, of Lake City; his daughter, Jessica Duke (Will) Brown, of Kingstree; 3 brothers, Steve (Robin) Duke, of Hartsville; Lyn Duke, of Florence; and Terrell Duke, of New Zion; 1 sister, Shirlene Duke Blanton, of Florence.  Mr. Duke was preceded in death by his father and his brother Richard Duke.

Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 14th, at 11 A.M, in Midway Presbyterian Church Cemetery.  The family will be receiving visitors at the home on 1633 McCutchen Road in Cades. Memorials may be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, c/o Wendell Robinson, 2029 Greeleyville Hwy, Manning, SC 29102 or Kingstree Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.

 

 

Clarence Edward Harrington, 80, husband of Nell W. Harrington, passed away October 6, 2015, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.      Mr. Harrington was born November 8, 1934, in Williamsburg County, and was the surviving child of the late Samuel Buren Harrington, Sr., and Lizzie Idell H. Harrington.  A graduate of East Clarendon High School, he enjoyed 60 years as a snack food salesman and retired one month prior to his 80th birthday.  He served in the National Guard and was a member of the Kingstree United Methodist Church.  He was also a member of the Black River Hunting Club and the Kingstree Hardee’s Breakfast Bunch.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 61 years, Nell, of the home, are his daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Felix McLellan, Jr., of Dillon, and his beloved granddaughter, Elizabeth McLellan of Columbia.  He is also survived by in-laws, nieces and nephews, and their families.  Mr. Harrington was preceded in death by his sister and four brothers.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 11th, at 3 p.m., at the Kingstree United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be Saturday, October 10th, from 4-6 p.m., at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.      The family wishes to thank the staff at McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Home Hospice, and the McLeod Hospice House for their compassionate care during Mr. Harrington’s illness.  Memorials may be made to the McLeod Health Foundation, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, S.C., 29502. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 

 

Bobby Ray Frye, 67, husband of Janice Mims Frye, passed away peacefully Friday September 18, 2015, at his residence after a long battle with cancer.

Mr. Frye was born January 3, 1948, in Florence, a son of Mrs. Lucille Wise Frye and the late McLeon Frye. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, attended community college, and was retired from Santee Electric Co-Op. Bobby was a member and former president of the Kingstree Kiwanis Club and was a founder of the Terrific Kids Program there. He was a former District President of PTA while his children were attending school. Bobby was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and the sound technician.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, Lucille Frye and his wife of 46 years, Janice, both of Kingstree, are: two sons, Derek Frye, of Kingstree and “Ron” Brett Frye, of Columbia; a daughter, Tiffany Frye, of Columbia; granddaughter, Macayla Frye and grandson, Coker Frye, both of Columbia; two brothers, McNeil (Danette) Frye, of Kingstree and Donald (Delane) Frye, of Blythewood; and his mother-in-law, Lois (Eddie) Tarte, of Socastee.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, September 20, 2015, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Sandy Bay Cemetery. Mr. Frye’s family will receive friends from 2 PM until time for the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Pearl Cole Bell, 86, widow of David S. Bell Sr., passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015, at her residence.

Mrs. Bell was born July 26, 1929, in Olanta, a daughter of the late Franklin Carl Cole and Elizabeth McFadden Cole. She was a graduate of Olanta High School. Mrs. Pearl retired after 32 years of service from Baxter Travenol and was a member of Lane United Methodist Church.

Surviving are: her children, David S. (Cornelia) Bell, Jr., of Kingstree, Samuel Edward “Ed” Bell, of Lane, Adell E. Bell, of Salters, and Cheryl B. (Robert) Davidson, of Aberdeen, N.C.; grandchildren, Scott (Michelle) Bell and their children Lynnda and Lucas Bell, of Florence, Lewis (Lynn) Bell, of Florence, and Robby B. Davidson, of Clemson.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2015, in Lane United Methodist Church with burial in the Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from1:00 PM to 2PM before the service in the Smiley Building at Lane United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Lane United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 38, Lane, SC 29564, Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 80459, Charleston, SC, 29516-0459 or Hospice Care of S.C., 133 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

 

Wylma Anne Wates passed away September 5, 2015 at the age of 87. Miss Wates was born January 4, 1928 at Olanta, SC to James Tillar Wates and Jenny Salters Wates. She received a B.A. from Coker College in 1948. After teaching school for two years, she went on to earn an M.A. degree in history from Emory University in 1951. She spent most of her career as a historical specialist with the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. She also served as an adjunct professor of history at Clemson University. In 1995, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities by Clemson University.

Wylma’s career as a historical specialist with the Department of Archives and History spanned 38 years. As a senior archivist, she was an invaluable resource to scholars, students, and individuals doing research or publication on South Carolina history. Her great friend, historian Dr. Carol Bleser, said of Wylma: “Virtually every scholar who has written on the history of the South, whether they were young graduate students or senior scholars have consulted Wylma Wates, and she has guided them to the rich documentary resources in the South Carolina Archives.” Miss Wates is the author of A Flag Worthy of Your State and People: The History of the South Carolina State Flag, as well as a number of scholarly articles. Hundreds of authors have acknowledged her assistance in their works, a testimony to the fact that she served as a rich resource on South Carolina history.

She is preceded in death by her parents and by her sister, Emma Wates Lesto. She is survived by two nieces, Jane Lesto Die (Mark) of Chesapeake,VA and Nancy Lesto Jenkins (Joey) of Charleston, SC, a nephew, James Edward Lesto of Charleston, SC, two grandnephews, two grandnieces, and a host of beloved cousins.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September11, 2015 at 2 PM at Union Presbyterian Church, Salters, SC .

 

William Bill Fullwood, 82, husband of Pauline M. Fullwood, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2015, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

Mr. Fullwood was born June 17, 1933, in Horry County, a son of the late Arthur Fullwood and Sarah Ellen Johnson Fullwood. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a successful brick mason who owned his own business for 36 years. He was a member of Socastee Masonic Lodge #421 and Cedar Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fullwood was preceded in death by a daughter Rose Fullwood Mills.

Surviving, in addition to his wife Pauline, are: sons, Ebert, Billy (Kim), Lin (Terri), and John (Julia); daughter, Darnell (Rossie) Hall; grandchildren, Victoria, Robert, Amber & Julie, Travis & Jake, Kate, Mary Quinn, Taffeny & Sonny; and 6 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon Friday, September 4, 2015, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 11 AM until time for the service on Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Disabled American Veterans, online at www.dav.org.

Adelle Ward Gamble, 82, widow of Thomas D. Gamble, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015, in Prince George Healthcare Center in Georgetown.

Mrs. Gamble was born September 17, 1932, in Florence County, a daughter of the late Lamar Ward and Lucille Lowder Ward. She was a retired employee of Baxter Travenol and was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband Tommy and her parents, Mrs. Gamble was preceded in death by a daughter Frances Elizabeth “Betsy” Gamble and a brother LaJoe Ward.

Surviving are: her daughters, Barbara G. (Stan) White, of Manning, and Marcie (Al) Rigby, of Kingstree; brothers, Jimmy (Patricia) Ward, of Saluda, and Johnny Hugh Ward, of Kingstree; grandchildren, Tracy (Jason) Hildebrand, of Manning, Kyle (Shameka) Rigby, of Kingstree and Mason (Shannon) Rigby, of Sumter; and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, September 3, 2015, in Mount Vernon United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, c/o Alice Dukes, 2340 Manning Hwy, Greeleyville, SC 29056.

 

Sylvia Cooper Brown, 73, wife of Vernon D. Brown, passed away Friday August 28, 2015, in McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Brown was born November 1, 1941, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late William Cooper and Frances McLean Cooper. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Business School. Sylvia previously worked at FCX, Gold Kist and Carolina Eastern. She was an active member of Millwood United Methodist Church, where she was Treasurer and a member of the Ladies Circle. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Cooper; and a nephew, Will Cooper.

Surviving are: her Husband, Vernon D. Brown, of Kingstree; her sons, David (Beth) Brown, of Atlanta, GA, Richard (Trish) Brown, of Indiana; sister, Libby (Jimmy) Joye, of Garden City; Grandchildren, Austin Brown, Kayla Brown, Adrianna Brown, and Salone Brown; and great grandchild, Zoey.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2015, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with a burial in McClary Cemetery. The family will receive friends before the service from 1:30 to 3 at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Millwood United Methodist Church or Millwood Community Center, c/o Jamie Brown, 903 Fourth Ave. Kingstree, SC 29556 or McClary Cemetery, c/o Jamie Brown, 903 Fourth Ave., Kingstree, SC 29556.

 

 

 

Elizabeth Vermelle Stuckey Tyler, 98, widow of Fred Lavant Tyler, Sr., passed away Wednesday August 26, 2015, in Kingstree Nursing Facility.
Mrs. Tyler was born September 10, 1916, in Nesmith, SC, a daughter of the late Benjamin Stuckey and Elizabeth S. Stuckey. She was a graduate of Indiantown High School and was an Avon representative and previously worked at Jerry’s Big Dollar and Jack’s Variety Store both in Kingstree. Elizabeth was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents and her husband Fred, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Benjie Stuckey and Richard Stuckey; sisters, Margaret Brunson, Hattie Shirer and Annie Stuckey; and a granddaughter, Cindy Powell.
Surviving are: her son, Fred (Sara) Tyler, Jr., of Kingstree; her daughter, Rebecca T. Smith, of Kingstree; 7 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and 14 great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, August 29, 2015, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with a burial in Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Friday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Stark Eric Smith, 85, widower of Marilyn Brown Smith, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at his residence.
Mr. Smith was born August 13, 1930, in Kingstree, a son of the late Sam David Smith, Sr. and Italy Feagin Smith. He was a graduate of Andrews High School. Stark was a farmer, an electrician and a member of I.B.E.W in Charleston. He was a Shriner, Deacon of Bloomingvale Baptist Church, and a Past Master of Harper’s Masonic Lodge #225 in Andrews. He was an avid football fan and fisherman. In addition to his parents and his wife, Stark is preceded in death by a brother Sam David Smith, Jr. and a sister Martha Ann Aurand.
Surviving are his children: Eric (Joyce) Smith, Sheila Clemmons, Denise (Marvin) Smith, all of Kingstree, and Gayle (Ryan) Whitlock, of Irmo; 8 grandchildren, Crystal Phillips, Jill Hedrick, Karen Green, Cody Clemmons, Jared Clemmons, Cally Clemmons, Mason Whitlock and Hunter Whitlock; and 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 3 PM Thursday, August 27, 2015, in Bloomingvale Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bloomingvale Baptist Church, 7652 Thurgood Marshall Hwy, Andrews, SC 29510. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Guynelle McKnight “Polly” Moseley Waggoner, 83, widow of Bill Waggoner, passed away Tuesday August 18, 2015, in Clarendon Health System.

Mrs. Waggoner was born November 10, 1931, in Lake City, SC, a daughter of the late Guy McKnight and Eleada Cantey McKnight. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and was retired from the Williamsburg County School System. Polly was a member of McDowell Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents and her husband Bill, she was preceded in death by her first husband Harry Moseley, her brother Billy McKnight and her sister Peggy Dennis.

Surviving are: her daughter, Karen (Terry) Acree, of Deland, FL; her son, Jimmy (Suellen) Moseley, of Asheville, NC; grandchildren, Alyssa (Bo) Davidson, Ashley (Matt) Schairer, and Taylor Moseley; four great grandchildren, Tripp Davidson, Annelysse Davidson, Alexa Schairer, and Addison Schairer.

Graveside funeral services will be 11:30 AM Friday, August 21, 2015, in New Market Cemetery near Greeleyville. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to McDowell Presbyterian Church, PO Box 435, Greeleyville, SC 29056.

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

David Joel Marcus, 68, husband of Anita Freed Marcus, died Monday, August 17, 2015, in Kingstree Nursing Facility.

Mr. Marcus was born September 20, 1946, in Kingstree, a son of the late Herman Morris Marcus and Dorothy Rosen Marcus Swetlitz. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, The University of Richmond, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. David was the retired owner of Marcus Department Store. He was a Mason, Auctioneer, a member of the V.F.W. and the Kingstree Chamber of Commerce. He was a long time member of Temple Beth Or.

Surviving, in addition to his wife Anita, are: sons, Charlie (Rebecca) Marcus, of Lexington, MA and Michael Marcus, of Holly Hill; sisters, Gail (Sam) Genderson, of Richmond, VA and Shelly (Allan) Brenner, of Cherry Hill, NJ; grandchildren, Sophie Mariah Marcus and Ruby Bess Marcus; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, August 20, 2015, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Beth Or Cemetery. A memorial gathering will be held 7 PM Thursday at the Marcus home at 214 Kelly Street in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Temple Beth Or Cemetery Fund, c/o Sam Drucker, 654 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556, Friends of the IDF online at www.fidf.org , or the American Diabetes Association online at www.diabetes.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 

Irene Moore Jolly, 64, wife of Jimmy Jolly, died Sunday, August 16, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Mrs. Jolly was born July 1, 1951, in Andrews, a daughter of the late Willie and Jessie Micheau Moore. She was a graduate of the Limestone College, USC Sumter, and Williamsburg Technical College. She retired from Waccamaw Center for Mental Health and was a member of Kingstree Church of God of Prophecy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Heyward “Buck” Moore and a sister, Maybelle Thomas.

Surviving are: her husband, Jimmy Jolly, of Kingstree; brothers, Rhett (Dorothy) Moore, Jimmy Moore, Kenneth “BoBo” (Linda Sue) Moore, all of Kingstree; sisters, Ales Conyers, of Kingstree, Hilda (Donnie) Kirby, of Darlington, and Mary (Grady) Tisdale, of Kingstree; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Thomas, of Kingstree.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 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 Tuesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Church of God of Prophecy Building Fund, 1195 Sumter Hwy, Kingstree, SC 29556.

 

Susan Gwendolen Parsons Bailey, 67, widow of William S. “Bill’ Bailey, died Thursday, August 13, 2015, at her residence.

Mrs. Bailey was born June 10, 1948, in Yorkshire, England, a daughter of the late Jack and Margaret Haymonds Parsons. She was educated in England and France and was a graduate of the International School in Fountain Bleu, France. She retired from Wal-Mart in Lake City and attended Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church and Trio United Methodist Church. Sue enjoyed gardening, needlework, and traveling with her family. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Parsons.

Surviving are: her daughter, Kimberly (Bill) Adler of Layton, Utah; her son Brian (Caroline) Bailey of Kingstree: grandchildren, Kaitlin Adler, Kristen Adler, Carrie Bailey and Kinley Bailey.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2015, in Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.

Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure online at komen.org.

 

 

George Covington Avent, Sr., 85, husband of Marjorie Lewis “Cookie” Avent, passed away Sunday August 2, 2015, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

Mr. Avent was born May 28, 1930, in Wadesboro, NC, a son of the late A.R. Avent and Mary Covington Avent. He was a graduate of Florence County schools and attended NC State for two years before becoming a member of the US Air Force. Mr. Avent and his family were the owners of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Florence. For 50 years, Mr. Avent was the general manager of the Kingstree plant. He was a glider pilot and was an avid race car fan and driver. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Kingstree where he was a Trustee, Deacon and Sunday School teacher. He also served on the SC Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Team.

Surviving, in addition to his wife Cookie Avent, are: three sons, George C. (Mary Beth) Avent, Jr., John L. (Frances) Avent, and James B. (Michelle) Avent; a daughter, Marjorie J. Avent; 14 grandchildren; a sister, Catherine Ann Medlin; a brother, Frank H. (Jean) Avent; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Avent was preceded in death by a brother, Fred C. Avent.

Funeral services will be 11:30 AM Thursday August 6, 2015, in Kingstree First Baptist Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 10 to 11 AM in the parlor of the Family Life Center at the church. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, Family Life Center Fund, PO Box 608, Kingstree, SC 29556.

 

Newell Fogle Clarkson, 89, widow of J.B. Clarkson, Jr., passed away Saturday July 25, 2015, at home after an illness.

Mrs. Clarkson was born October 22, 1925, in Orangeburg, a daughter of the late Annie Beckwith Smith Fogle and John R. Fogle, Sr.. She was a graduate of Orangeburg High School and Winthrop College, Class of 1945, where she earned a degree in Public School Music. She taught and was Band Director for many years in the Kingstree public schools and at Williamsburg Academy. She was lovingly known by her students as “Ma” and made many trips with the Kingstree High School Band to Savannah, GA for the St Patrick’s Day Parade. Mrs. Clarkson was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church where she was a longtime member of the choir and had served as choir director.

Surviving are: her 2 sons, James R. “Jimmy” Clarkson (Teresa), of Loris, SC and Russell B. Clarkson (Karen), of Bethesda, MD; 5 grandchildren, Julie C. Mullikin (Jonathan), Nancy C. Sexton (Kenny), James Bennett Clarkson III, Brian C. Clarkson and Bradford S. Clarkson; 4 great grandchildren, Will Sexton, Davis Sexton, Parks Mullikin & Maddie Mullikin; a sister Becky Yates, of Greenville, NC; a sister-in-law, Rosie Fogle, of Orangeburg, SC; a special niece, Dixie Stullenbarger (Harry); 2 special caregivers, Frankie Henryhand and Naomia Battle. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Clarkson was preceded in death by her brothers, John R. Fogle, Jr., L. Gillespie Fogle, Samuel T. Fogle, and M. Smith Fogle, and a sister Annie Laurie Fogle Armstrong.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday July 28, 2015, in Kingstree United Methodist Church, with burial in New Market Cemetery near Greeleyville, SC. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church Choir Fund, 501 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or online at https://donate.cancer.org .

 

David Elliott Rose died July 24, 2015, at home in Kingstree, South Carolina. Despite his decline in health, his spirit and cheerfulness never faltered.

Born on July 28, 1943, David was a son of the late Elliott Eli Rose and Evelyn Clyde Rose. Growing up in Sardinia, he graduated from East Clarendon High School and the Citadel, Class of 1965, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a charter member of the Kingstree Presbyterian Church PCA where he served as an elder and a Sunday School teacher.

In his professional life, after serving in the Air Force, David worked with Milliken and Company before establishing Palmetto Security Alarms in Kingstree. He loved flying and volunteering with Angel Flight, amateur radio (W4AYQ), photography and reading until his health no longer allowed.

David is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Glenn Millsap Rose, with whom he celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary on July 17^th; his daughters Jennifer Rose Kellahan, and her husband Chris, of Kingstree, and Melissa Rose Weaver and her husband John, of St. Simons Island, Georgia. He is also survived by his grandchildren whom he loved dearly and was exceedingly proud: Christopher Patrick Kellahan, Jr., John Mitchell Kellahan, Claire Rose Kellahan, Joseph Elliott Kellahan, Robert “Bo” Amon Weaver, John David Weaver, Mitchell Lane Weaver, Samuel Augustus Weaver, and Thomas James Weaver. He is also survived by his three brothers, Michael R. Rose (Patsy), James W. Rose (Celeste), Christopher A. Rose, his sister-in-law Elizabeth Millsap McKown (Bryan), a special friend Mark Sipple, and many cousins, nieces and nephews whom he loved.

Funeral services will be 11 am Monday, July 27, 2015, in Kingstree Presbyterian Church PCA, with burial in Gable-Sardinia Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 to 8 pm in the fellowship hall of Kingstree Presbyterian Church PCA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Kingstree Presbyterian Church PCA, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556; the Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, PO Box 568, Kingstree, SC 29556, or The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409.

 

Betty Lou McCrea Wiggs, 83, widow of Howard L. Wiggs, Sr., passed away Tuesday July 21, 2015, at home after an illness.

Mrs. Wiggs was born November 13, 1931, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late William Marcellous McCrea and Lizzie Fowler Tisdale McCrea. She was educated in Williamsburg County schools and was a former employee of the Charleston Cigar Factory. Mrs. Wiggs was a member of Doorway Baptist Church.

Surviving are: her daughter, Delores “Lois” (Steve) Ayer, of N. Charleston; her son, Howard Lee (Robin) Wiggs, Jr., of N. Charleston; grandchildren, Bryan (Miranda) Ayer, Christopher Ayer, Jonathan Ayer, Kimberly Ayer, Taylor Sneed, and Brycen Wiggs, all of N. Charleston; a great grandchild, Adeline Ayer, of N. Charleston; and a brother, Harley Armstrong McCrea, of Williamsburg County. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Wiggs was preceded in death by her siblings Samuel Dave McCrea, Lathan M. McCrea, Mary Sue M. Steedly, and Sara Louise McCrea.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday July 24, 2015, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Tisdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends 11:30 to 1:30 PM Friday just before the service at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Doorway Baptist Church, 7825 Dorchester Road, N. Charleston, SC 29418.