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.

Susanna Tisdale “Susie” Stevens, 76, passed away Friday May 15, 2015, in Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Stevens was born August 24, 1938, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Eddie A. and Nettie McCutchen Tisdale. She attended Indiantown Schools and was employed by Warsaw Manufacturing, Baxter Labs, and Moore Knits over the years. Mrs. Stevens was a member of Bloomingvale Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, dancing and gardening. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas O. Baylor and Clyde R. Stevens, and a daughter Rachel Elaine Richardson.

Surviving are: her children, Thomas A. “Tony” (Julie) Baylor, of Andrews, James A. Baylor, of Andrews, Brenda Sue Baylor, of Andrews, Joseph “Barry” (Helen Marie) Baylor, of Andrews, and Sabrina Stevens (Hunter) Causey, of Georgetown; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and a sister, Ramona Jean Lookadoo, of Conway.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday May 17, 2015, in Bloomingvale Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Bloomingvale Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to any charity of your choice.

Jewell Posey O’Bryan, 84, widow of J.D. “Dessie” O’Bryan, Jr. passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015, in McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

Mrs. O’Bryan was born October 22, 1930, in Elora, TN, a daughter of the late Ted and Eunice Cleo Peppers Posey. She received a BA in Nursing and was a nurse in Alabama, Williamsburg Regional Hospital and McLeod Regional Medical Center before retiring. “Miss Jewell” loved gardening and was a member of a garden club in Kingstree. She was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents and her husband Dessie, “Miss Jewell” was preceded in death by her husbands, William Marion Black and Harold T. McGill, and her brother Marion Posey.

Surviving are: her son, Bill (Patty) Black, of McClellanville,; her daughter, Lynne (Belvin) Brown, of Florence; grandchildren, Cullen Ard (Adam Tsiukes), of Charlotte, David (Danielle) Black, of Georgetown, and Ashley Brown, of Florence; and great grandchildren, Jordan Black, of Florence, Katherine Ard, of Charlotte, Michelle Ard, of Darlington, Avery Brown, of Florence, and Ava Black, of Georgetown.

Graveside funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday May 9, 2015, in Williamsburg Cemetery. Mrs. O’Bryan’s family will greet friends at the graveside following the service. Memorials may be made to McLeod Health Foundation, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551 or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Nana Allen Funderburk, 65, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 after a long illness.

Nana was born June 15, 1949 in Florence, a daughter of the late Walter Raymond Allen, Sr. and Clennie (Nan) Parrott Allen. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and retired from Albany Felt Co. in St. Stephens after more than 35 years of service.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Walter Raymond Allen, Jr.

She is survived by her children, Jack Funderburk of Kingstree, Tina Funderburk of Murrells Inlet and Ray (Emily) Funderburk of Manning, her sisters, Joye (Sonny) Wilson of Salem, SC and Chris Davidson of Charleston, the brightness in her eyes belonged to her grandchildren, Bill Cantey of Mesa, Arizona, Doty Cantey of Murrells Inlet, Tyson Funderburk of Kingstree, and Ava Funderburk of Manning, and her step grandchildren Laura Grace White, Cody White and Marian Nell Easler, and nephews. Nana turned tragedies into triumph raising her children with love and always being by their side in their time of need. “A Lady of few words made life so much better for so many people”

Graveside funeral services will be 11 A.M. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Parrott cemetery near Kingstree, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440 or Parrott Cemetery, c/o Elaine McCracken, 408 Broad Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

On April 29, 2015 Glenda B. Shuler fell asleep in the Lord, after a long illness.  She was born in Kingstree, South Carolina on August 3, 1948, attended local schools, was a graduate of Queen’s University in Charlotte, and a member of the Kingstree Presbyterian Church.  Everyone who knew her could attest to her character, beauty, courage, and grace.

Glenda was preceded in death by her father, Frank A. Brown, Jr. and her mother, Jane Epps Brown de Witt.  She is survived by her husband of forty-five years, M. Duane Shuler, her son Jonathan (Amanda) Shuler, her daughter Elizabeth (Keith) Griffin, her grandson Charles Shuler Griffin, her father, John R. de Witt and her two brothers, Frank (Sally) Brown and Greg (Kelli) de Witt.

After a private interment in the Williamsburg Cemetery, the family will greet friends in the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church of Kingstree from 10:00-11:30 on Friday morning, with a memorial service to follow at 12:00 noon.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556, First Baptist Church of Kingstree, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Hospice Care of SC, 136 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

“Whom have I in heaven but thee?  and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.  My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever” (Psalm 73:25-26).

Mrs. Mary Dean Epps Johnson, 83, widow of Thomas W. Johnson passed away Monday, April 27, 2015.

Mrs. Johnson was born in Kingstree, SC, on November 14, 1931, daughter of the late A. Deems Epps and Ina Brown Epps. Mrs. Mary Dean graduated from Berkeley High school in Moncks Corner. She was office manager at Pilotane/Pargas for 25 years. Retiring from there, she was employed by Williamsburg Technical College for 3 years. She then served for 6 years as the first female Delinquent Tax Collector for Williamsburg County.

She is survived by two sons and one daughter; Thomas Arthur (Renee) Johnson, of Irmo, Mark Allen Johnson (Bill Crawford), of Memphis, TN, and Wendy Dean Johnson (Tom Eddins), of Mt. Pleasant; three grandchildren, Kadean (Andy) Kasperek, Shanda (Chris) Coogler and Douglas Graham (Brandy) McElveen Jr.; and eight great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 11:30 A.M. Saturday May 2, 2015 in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cedar Swamp Methodist Church, c/o Ruth Grayson, 3874 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Douglas Manning Walters, 70, of Andrews and Suttons, beloved husband of Lynn B. Mixon passed away Monday, April 20, 2015.

Douglas was born in the Suttons community of Williamsburg County, SC, August 17, 1944, a son of Harry D. Walters and Myrtle Flowers Walters. Douglas was an expert horseman who participated in Lancing Tournaments in his younger days. He was retired from the SC Forestry Commission, as well as the U.S. Forest Service. He maintained the family farm, which has been in his family for several generations. Douglas was well known in the area for his chicken pirleau, cooked in black, cast – iron pots. Douglas cooked and served at many fundraisers in the community to raise money for needy causes. He was a certified Lay Servant in the United Methodist Church, a member of Trio–Charge, Suttons United Methodist Church and an active member of the Lew Mills Sunday School Class at Trinity United Methodist Church in Andrews. A kind and generous man, Douglas loved his God, his family and his fellow man. He was happiest when he was serving others.

Douglas leaves behind his wife, his children, Douglas Dehone Walters and Donna Marie Walters, and his step-children Dwight (Annette) Mixon, Craig (Susan) Mixon, Lane (Kelly) Mixon, and Shana (Roger) Barrineau. Also, 6 grandchildren, who he adored. Douglas had a close, loving family of three brothers and two sisters. Surviving siblings are Barbara Dell Hurst, of Florence, Harriett Powell, of Andrews, Harry “Boodie” (Nadine) Walters, of Andrews, and sisters-in-law Doris Walters, of Moncks Corner and Jackie Walters, of Andrews. He will be missed by all his beloved nieces and nephews who affectionately called him “Uncle Doug”. He was preceded in death by his former wife Rhetta Strong Walters and his brothers Ray Walters and T.D. Walters.

Funeral services will be 2PM Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Andrews with a burial in Suttons United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Suttons United Methodist Church, c/o Jennifer Strong, 2236 Santee Road, Andrews, SC 29510 and Trinity United Methodist Church, 205 S. Rosemary Ave., Andrews, SC 29510.

Thomas Raleigh Gause, 85, husband of Mattie Stone Gause, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Raleigh was born April 25, 1929, a son of the late Hobson R. and Ella Burrows Gause, who died when he was 5 and he was raised by his step mother Leola McKenzie Gause. He attended Kingstree Schools and is a former Williamsburg County Superintendant of Public Works. Mr. Raleigh was a member of Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, and talking to people. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers Clarence Gause, Marion Gause, Douglas Gause and Norman Gause.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are: his children, T. Roger (Ginger) Gause and G. Russell Gause, both of Kingstree; his sisters, Roberta (Rocky) Gannon, of Darlington, Myrtle. Powell (Bobby) Smith of Kingstree, and Vivian Cooper of Lugoff; his brother, Beaufort (Nancy) Gause of Kingstree; his grandchildren, Kevin R. (Maggie) Gause, of Florence, Patrick R. (Crystal) Gause, of Florence, W. Hugh (Caityln) Gause, of Kingstree, and Thomas R. Gause, of Kingstree, great grandchildren, Nathan R. Gause, Sarah B. Gause, Ella N. Gause, Raleigh C. Gause and Ellie B. Gause. Mr. Raleigh also loved his Stone and Flowers Families.

A Graveside service will be 2 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12 to 1:30 PM Tuesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 37 McCall Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Amedisys Home Health, 127 E. Mill Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mrs. Dorothy Osborne Tisdale, 78, widow of S. Wesley Tisdale, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Lake Moultrie Nursing Home in St. Stephen.

Mrs. Tisdale was born August 18, 1936, in Florence County, a daughter of the late Charlie Aikin Osborne and Esther Weaver Osborne. She was a graduate of Florence County Schools. Mrs. Dorothy was a sales clerk at Allied and Cato. She was a member of Millwood Methodist Church, where she taught children’s Sunday School. Mrs. Dorothy was a caregiver to her family members, a loving mother and grandmother, and also loved gardening.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tisdale was preceded in death by her husband Wesley, and 1 brother, Francis Marion Osborne.

Mrs. Dorothy is survived by: a daughter, Sheryl T. (Chuck) Belding, of Kingstree; 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Friday, April 17, 2015, at Tisdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday evening at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Millwood Methodist Church, c/o Sylvia Brown, 1473 Millwood Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Brown, 71, husband of Virginia Ann Wiggins Brown, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree.

Jerry was born September 19, 1943, a son of the late Samuel Everett Brown and Leta Smith Brown. He graduated from Kingstree High School. Jerry was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, Kingstree Masonic Lodge, and was a Shriner. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, cooking and entertaining people. He especially loved his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Virginia Ann, Jerry is survived by: his daughter, Jenny Brown McFadden, of Kingstree; grandchildren, Leanne McFadden and Sarah Grace McFadden, both of Kingstree; a brother, Joe (Mary) Brown, of Batesburg; a special friend, Steve (Vicki) Hudson; and a special cousin, Michael (Renee) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be 11 AM Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Friday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, P.O. Drawer 568, Kingstree, SC 29556, and Amedisys Home Health, 127 E. Mill Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mrs. Joyce Floyd Nexsen, 76, wife of Thomas Ralston Nexsen, died Sunday, April 12, 2015, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

Mrs. Nexsen was born November 7, 1938, in Olanta, a daughter of the late Clarence L. Floyd and Mamie Leona Hill. She was a graduate of Lake City High School and Williamsburg Technical College. Mrs. Joyce attended her nursing training at McLeod’s Regional Medical Center and retired from Baxter Travenol. She previously worked at Kelly Memorial Hospital and was a teacher at Living Word Christian School. Mrs. Nexsen was a member of Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was a choir member, a Sunday school teacher, and in women’s ministry. Mrs. Joyce enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Nexsen was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, George “Jack” Burgess; a sister; Hilda Floyd; sister–in-laws, Melene Beard Floyd and Mary Eaddy Floyd; a brother-in-law, Ernest Yarborough, and a niece, Joyce Annette Yarborough.

In addition to her husband Tommy, Mrs. Joyce is survived by: a daughter, Georgia B. (Craig) Hoppel; a son, Jonathan T. Nexsen; 4 grandchildren, Jessica D. (Jessie) Hermosillo, Grant Drucker, Jordan Drucker, and Taylor Drucker; 1 great grandchild, Cammilla Hermosillo; a sister, Annette Y. (Joe) Alexander; 3 brothers, Samuel (Kay) Floyd, Richard Floyd, and Emiel (Dorothy) Floyd; a special niece, Judy Y. Lucius, and many other precious nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday evening at Williamsburg Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church, Women’s Ministry, 836 Broad Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mrs. Uldine McCrea “Deanie” Boatwright, 89, widow of Dorice B. Boatwright, died Monday, April 6, 2015, at Brookdale Senior Living in Florence.

Mrs. Boatwright was born October 23, 1925, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Robert James and Lottie Blakely McCrea. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and retired after

27 ½ years from Baxter Healthcare. Mrs. Boatwright was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Ray Boatwright and a sister Iva Nell McCrea.

Surviving are: her daughters, Peggy B. (Charles) Barwick, and Kay B. (Bill) Floyd, both of Kingstree; her sister Ada Jean Moore of Georgetown; a brother Murray McCrea, of Kingstree; 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and 1step great grandchild.

Funeral services will be 4 PM Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday evening at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 1929 Mountain Laurel Court, Florence, SC 29506. Mrs. Boatwright’s family would like to thank the staff of Agape Hospice of Florence and Brookdale Senior Living for the loving care that they gave to her.

Mrs. Letha Miles Mouzon, 92, widow of Grier White Mouzon, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at her residence in Kingstree.

Mrs. Mouzon was born September 23, 1922, in Clarendon County, a daughter of Eli Wright Miles and Mary Alice Mims Miles. She attended Clarendon County Schools and was an avid gardener. Mrs. Letha was a member of Mouzon Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Mouzon is survived by: her Children, Frances M. (Huggins) Ritter, of Chapin, SC, James Allen (Louise) Mouzon, of Kingstree, Willie Mae (John “Bunny”) Floyd, of Kingstree, Murdock (Daisy) Mouzon, of Kingstree, Grier Odell (Karen) Mouzon, of Kingstree; 14 Grandchildren, 22 Great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Letha was preceded in death by her husband Grier, and two daughters; Sarah Elizabeth Mouzon and Martha Ann Timmons.

Graveside funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday April 5, 2015, at the Mouzon Family Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mouzon Family Cemetery Fund, c/o Amy Graham, 2592 Sumter Hwy, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.