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.

Troy Madison McKenzie, 76, husband of Barbara “Bunny” Taylor McKenzie, passed away Tuesday July 21, 2015, at home after an illness.

Mr. McKenzie was born August 21, 1938, in Clarendon County, a son of the late William Madison “Pomp” McKenzie and Camilla Bryant McKenzie. He was a veteran of the Army Reserve and had retired after many years of operating his own fencing business. Troy was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf and especially his grandchildren and great grands.

Surviving, in addition to his wife Bunny, are: three sons, Rocky (Viney) McKenzie, Danny McKenzie, and Ray (Tammy) McKenzie; three daughters, Sherry McKenzie Hester, Mitsy (Jimmy) Foxworth, and Tina (Neil) Vause; three sisters, Annette (Jimmy) Ardis, Ola Mae Love, and Lois Taylor; a brother, Mike McKenzie: and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Troy was preceded in death by his brothers Murdock and Bull McKenzie, his daughter Victoria McKenzie, and grandson Gunner Epps.

Funeral services will be 11AM Friday July 24, 2015, in Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial in Smith Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 500 Pamplico Hwy, Ste D, Florence, SC 29501.

 

Stoney Morris, 67, died Monday, July 13, in a Mobile, Alabama hospital.

Mr. Morris was born September 20, 1947 in Quincy, Florida, a son of the late George and Dorothy Buzbee Morris. He served in the US Army in Viet Nam and was employed in the construction industry. Surviving are his sons, Stoney “Bill” Morris and Christopher Owens; his sister Sara (Fred) Tyler of Kingstree; his brother, Randall Earl Yearwood of Florence; 2 granddaughters; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 P.M. Sunday, July 19, in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial will be in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Saturday at the Funeral Home.

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

 

 

 

 

Jack Wallace “Cuz” Strong, Sr., 80, widow of Clarice “Betty” Strong, died Friday, July 10, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Strong was born June 9, 1935 in Suttons, a son of the late James Frank Strong and Eunice Wilson Strong. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School, a US Air Force veteran and was retired from International Paper. Cuz was a professional story teller and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Suttons United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Franklin Jerome Strong, and a sister, Lydia Rodgers.

Surviving are: 3 three sons, Michael Jay (Dana) Strong, of Macedonia, Jack Randall (Jennifer) Strong, of Suttons, and Jack W. “Little Cuz” (Cynthia) Strong, Jr., of Andrews; 2 daughters, Sandra S. (David) Feagin, of Hebron, and Sheri S. (Randy) Taylor, of Bonneau; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a sister, Barabara Strong Chandler, of Surfside Beach; a brother, William Edward (Patricia) Strong, of Andrews, and a special caregiver, Adeline Moore, of Conway.

Funeral services will be 3 P.M. Sunday in the Suttons United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Saturday evening at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Suttons United Methodist Church, Attn: Donna Piatt, 2449 Santee Road, Andrews, SC 29510.

 

 

Edward Gordon McCollough, 85, husband of JoAnn Joye McCollough, passed away Saturday June 13, 2015, in Kingstree Nursing Facility.

Mr. McCollough was born September 4, 1929, in Salters, SC, a son of the late Wilmot Salters McCollough and Mary Lee Holliday McCollough. He attended Salters Elementary School through the sixth grade and then went to Kingstree schools and graduated from Kingstree High School. “Mr. Gordon” was a graduate of The Citadel with a BA Degree in History. He served in the Korean War in C Company as a 2^nd Lieutenant and was later promoted to 1^st Lieutenant. After his tour of duty, he returned home to work for International Fertilizer Company and then joined his father in a farm supply business, W.S. McCollough and Sons, which he continued to operate until 2012. He was a member of Union Presbyterian Church where he was a Deacon and a former Sunday School teacher. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by his brother, Wilmot S. McCollough, Jr.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 32 years, JoAnn McCollough, are: his children, Georgia McCollough (Rob) Kincaid, and Debbie McCollough (Joe) Burrows, both of Salters, Edward Gordon McCollough, Jr., of New York City, Evie Tisdale and Lynn (Abby) Tisdale, both of Kingstree; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Tuesday June 16, 2015, in Union Presbyterian Church in Salters with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

 

Bernice McCarty Williamson, 91, widow of Charles B. Williamson, passed away Saturday June 6, 2015, at Elmcroft in Florence.

Mrs. Williamson was born December 28, 1923 in Texas, a daughter of the late Ralph McCarty and Angie Pibble McCarty. She was a graduate of Granbury High School in Granbury, TX and was a former employee of Belk department store. She was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Charles.

Surviving are: a daughter, Wanda (Roe) Lifrage, of Florence; a son, Roger R. (Donna) Williamson, of Chesapeake, VA; grandchildren, Sarah L. Watts, Andrew Lifrage, Elizabeth W. Shrader, and Charlie Williamson; and 5 great grandchildren.

Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Monday June 8, 2015, in Williamson Cemetery. The family will receive friends before the service from 12 to 1:30 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Embrace Hospice, 202 South Second Street, Hartsville, SC 29550 and Florence Humane Society, P.O. Box 4808, Florence, SC 29502.

 

Charles Brent Brown, 82, husband of Edna Earl Sellers Brown, passed away Tuesday May 26, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Brown was born June 5, 1932, in Georgetown, a son of the late Dan Barr Brown and Blanche McCutchen Brown. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a former employee at Santee Oil Company. He was the retired manager for over 30 years at FCX and Gold Kist. Charles was a member of Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church, where he was a trustee and former treasurer. He was also a member of Woodman of the World, Williamsburg Academy Booster Club and an avid Gamecock fan. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his step-father, J.W. Wallace.

Surviving are: his wife, Edna Earl Sellers Brown, of Kingstree; a son, Greg (Stephanie) Brown, of Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Lisa (Joe) Sawyer, of Augusta, G.A.; a brother, Furman Brown, of Florence; his grandchildren, Austin, Jack and Emily Brown, Christian and Dylan Sawyer; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday May 29, 2015, in Cedar Swamp Methodist Church, with burial in the church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Cedar Swamp Methodist Church, c/o Myra Nuttall, 272 Cedar Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Amedisys Home Health, 127 E. Mill Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

 

 

Edmund “Eddie” Whitfield  Parker, Jr. born on June 27, 1954 to Edmund Whitfield Parker, Sr. and Lee Doris Blackmon Parker in Manning, SC died Monday, May 25, 2015.  Eddie graduated from Williamsburg Academy in Kingstree and the University of South Carolina, where he majored in broadcast journalism.  He managed several radio stations after graduation before his employment with The State Newspaper in 1982.  He remained there until 1996 serving as Assistant Circulation Director.

He was a gifted musician beginning in his childhood where he faithfully played the piano for his church.  Eddie loved all types of music and played the piano and guitar for well over 40 years.  His musical career included playing in various groups, such as Brandy and Mama’s Home Cookin’.  He was often requested to play for many weddings and funerals because of his love for others and his God-given musical ability.

In 2013, after various health challenges, he became a resident at Agape Transitional Care of West Columbia.  As the youngest resident, he was challenged to examine his life.  His focus on the temporal changed to what is eternal.  This change was evident in his life as he began to share his faith in Jesus by leading Bible studies and sharing his testimony with staff and residents as well as their families.  He also served as the patient advocate liaison for his fellow residents at Agape Transitional Care.  In addition, he was an avid USC fan and wore his colors proudly. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved canine companion, Abby.

Eddie is survived by his sister, Alice Parker Freeman and her husband Joe along with numerous cousins in the Lane, Sumter, Greenville, and Hartsville areas; and special angel friends, Kenny and Debbie Stafford of Lexington, S.C.  He is also survived by his ex-wife of 18 years, Rhonda Marie June Parker.

Visitation will be held from 1:30 P.M. until 2:30 P.M. Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Lane United Methodist Church with funeral services to follow at 3:00 P.M. in the church sanctuary. Burial will be in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, Eddie requested that any donations in his memory, be made to the Samaritan’s Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone NC, 28607 or at www.Samaritanspurse.org

 

Sheila Smith Forester, 51, passed away Tuesday May 19, 2015, at her apartment in Florence, S.C.

Mrs. Forester was born November 14, 1963, in Florence, a daughter of Ronald L. Smith, Sr. and Ann Flagler Smith. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and earned a BS Degree in Nursing at The University of South Carolina. She was the founder, a former Department Head, and a former instructor of Williamsburg Technical College Nursing Program and had worked at several local hospice organizations. Mrs. Forester attended Williamsburg Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sheryl Angela Smith.

Surviving are: her parents, Ronnie and Ann Smith, of Kingstree; a daughter, McKenzie Ann Forester, of Murrells Inlet; a brother, Ronald L. Smith, Jr. and a sister Rhonda P. Smith, both of Kingstree; McKenzie’s father, Steven Forester, of Murrells Inlet; former in-laws, Steve and Delores Church, of Welcome, N.C and Steve A. Forester, of Lexington, N.C.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Friday May 22, 2015, in Williamsburg Baptist Church, with burial in Williamsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Grace Home, P.O. Box 407, Santee, SC 29142 or Williamsburg Baptist Church, 8378 Hemingway Hwy, Kingstree, SC 29556.