Mrs. Cynthia Adele Tallevast Black, 61, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015, at Carolina’s Hospital System.
Cynthia was born October 8, 1953, in Anderson, a daughter of the late Furman Tallevast and Juanita Frederick Tallevast. She graduated from Williamsburg Academy and Columbia Commercial College. Mrs. Black was a hostess at Pier 14 in Myrtle Beach and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved all animals, flower arranging and crafting.
Surviving is: a daughter, Cullen Black Ard, of NC; a very special friend, Donnie Kight, of Conway; a sister, Laura Cantley, of Nesmith; 3 grandchildren, Jordan Alexis Black, of NC, Michelle Renee Ard, of Darlington and Katherine Rianna Ard, of NC; a niece, Sarah C. Hoff, of Kingstree, and a nephew, Ray Cantley III, of Kingstree. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Tallevast.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 26, 2015, in Nesmith Baptist Church with a burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 306 Cherokee Road, Florence, SC 29501, or Williamsburg County Animal Shelter, PO Box 792, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mr. Junior Leland Nexsen, 74, husband of Elizabeth Thornton Nexsen, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015, in McLeod Hospice House in Florence.
Mr. Nexsen was born March 19, 1940, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Leland Ivy and Eleida Parrott Nexsen. He attended Kingstree schools and was retired from Kingstree Manufacturing Co. after 43 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Robin Elizabeth Nexsen and 7 brothers and sisters.
Surviving, in addition to his wife Elizabeth are: 2 daughters, Wanda N. (Lamar) Wilkes, of Florence, and Jennifer N. (Jason) Holliday, of Kingstree; 3 sisters, Betty Lou Culick of Scranton, Alma Nexsen of Cades, and Mary Sue Hewitt of Myrtle Beach; 2 brothers, Billy Nexsen of Cades and Paul Nexsen of Scranton; 4 grandchildren, Ashley Lee (Bubba) Richardson, David Adam Lee, Katherine Ann Holliday and Jason Leland Holliday; great grandchild Benjamin Aiden Richardson; step grandchild Sommer Wilkes (Brantley) Broach; and step great grandchild Carmen Marie Broach.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, February 13, 2015, in the chapel of Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends just before the service from 12:30 to 1:30 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Geneva Floyd Flowers Smith, 89, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Kingstree Nursing Facility.
Mrs. Smith was born July 24, 1925, in Florence, a daughter of the late Marshall P. Floyd and Ella McAllister Floyd. She was retired and a member of Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Surviving is a son, Larry R. Flowers, of Kingstree, and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Floyd and Ted McAllister; three sisters, Gretchen McDonald, Chrystal Bingham, Iva Nell Matthews; two husbands, Rossie Flowers and Eady Smith.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Queen Epps and Rachel Burgess for their loving care.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church with a burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 at the Williamsburg Funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church, 836 Broad Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mrs. Buena Lottie Sims Baker, 89, wife of William Calvin Baker, entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 24, 2015, at her home surrounded by her beloved family.
Mrs. Baker was born in Olanta, SC, on November 5, 1925, a daughter of the late John Bunyan and Zera McKenzie Sims. Buena graduated from high school in 1943 and one of her first jobs was as a typist for the supply clerk supplying ships at the Charleston Navy Yard. She also worked as a stenographer for Graham Insurance Agency and at Wentworth Manufacturing as a payroll clerk. Mrs. Baker was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Wallace Connor Sunday School Class and The Leila Epps Circle of the United Methodist Women. She was a member of Three Rivers Historical Society and the Margaret Gregg Gordon Chapter of the DAR, had worked as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society, and as a volunteer in the gift shop at Williamsburg Regional Hospital. One of her most precious compliments was when her grandson Baker, who was about 5 or 6 years old, stood up in church on Mothers Day and said, “I am thankful Grandmama taught my mama how to be a good mama.”
Surviving, in addition to her husband of 65 years, Calvin Baker, of Greeleyville, SC, are: her daughters, Faith (John) Hopkins, of Conway, Arkansas and Margie (Winn) Myers, of Greeleyville; 4 grandchildren, David Hopkins and Mark Hopkins, of Conway, AR, Marla M. (Timothy) Godwin, of Kingstree , and Baker Myers, of Florence, SC; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by a foster brother, George V. (Eva Dell) Sims, a brother Ray B. (Annie Lee) Sims, and sisters, Lois Sims and Gertie (DeLeon) Weaver.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 27, 2015, in Kingstree United Methodist Church, with burial in Bethany Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery near Timmonsville, SC. Mrs. Baker’s family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Epworth Children’s Home, PO Box 50466, Columbia, SC 29250.

Mr. Richard Jaudon “Dickie” Blakely, Sr., 83, husband of Joyce Currier Blakely, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015, at Grand Strand Hospital, in Myrtle Beach.
Mr. Blakely was born March 18, 1931, in Lane, a son of the late Thomas A. Blakely, Sr. and Rheta Derrick Blakely. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended University of Maryland. Mr. Dickie was a member of Lane Methodist Church, Kingstree Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Shriner, Moose Lodge and VFW.
Mr. Blakely retired in 1971 at the rank of Master Sergeant after 23 years from the U.S. Air Force and received numerous awards. In 1965, he was awarded The Certificate for the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge for performance and loyalty to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 1968, he was awarded the D.O.D Joint Service Commendation Award for his service with the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, DC. In 1971, he was awarded Medal for Meritorious Service with the Southern Command from 1968 to 1971.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Joyce C. Blakely, are: a daughter, Jane (Ricky) Burrows, of Kingstree; a son, Richard J. (Linda) Blakely, Jr., of Kingstree; a sister, Mary Florence Geddings, of James Island; grandchildren, Richard J. (Kim) Blakely III, Kristen B. (Jeremy) Gilchrist; great grandchildren, Richard J. Blakely IV and Elizabeth Gilchrist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas A. Blakely, Jr.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 26, 2015, in Williamsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Lane United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 38, Lane, SC 29564 or Epworth Children’s Home, P.O. Box 50466, Columbia, SC 29250.

Mrs. Elizabeth Louise “Lib” Carter Harrington, 93, widow of Jacob Kinder Harrington, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Silver Bluff Village in Canton, NC.
Mrs. Harrington was born February 6, 1921, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Richard D. Carter and Julius Annie Scott Carter. She was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1938 at Kingstree High School and retired in 1982 as bookkeeper for the Williamsburg County Treasurer’s office. Mrs. Harrington was a member of Midway Presbyterian Church, where she was active in the Presbyterian Women. She loved gardening, fishing, and playing cards with her Oakdale friends.
Surviving are: 2 daughters, Ellen Cantey, of Kingstree and Ann H. (Sanford) Roberson, of Lake Junaluska, NC; a son, Ricky (JoAnn) Harrington, of New Zion; 7 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and several great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband Jacob and her parents, Mrs. Harrington was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 1 brother.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2015, in Midway Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Harrington’s family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, c/o Mr. Wendell Robinson, 1215 Evans Road, New Zion, SC 29111.

Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Anne Evans Graham, 62, passed away on January 15, 2015, at her residence.
Mrs. Graham was born November 30, 1952, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Harvey Jerome Evans and Sally Ann Parrott Masters. She was a graduate of Hebron High School and attended Francis Marion University. Mrs. Graham was a retired Chief Engineer of South Carolina Department of Transportation. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and gardening.
Surviving are: a son, Sumter Graham, of Greeleyville; a daughter, Alexandra (Chuck) Overman, of Hope Mills, NC; four brothers, Jerry Evans, of Florence, Steve (Robin) Evans, of Kingstree, Mike Evans, of Jacksonville, FL, Tom Evans, of Jacksonville, FL; a sister, Sally Evans, of Jacksonville, FL, and three grandchildren, Hannah, Caleb and Julianne Overman, of Hope Mills, NC. Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Frankie.
Funeral services will be 12 noon Monday, January 19, 2015, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Parrott Cemetery. Mrs. Graham’s family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:30 to 11:30 Monday. Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.

Reverend Ernest Monroe Bowman, 85, husband of Gloria Joye Bowman, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, January 10th, 2015.
Ernest was born in Valerie, Kentucky on September 10th, 1929, a son of the late Younger and Lily Brown Bowman. He grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, graduated from Henry Clay High School, and attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. He graduated from Southeastern University and Atlantic Christian College. He spent four years in the Air Force stationed at Shaw Air Force Base and Wiesbaden, Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1955. He married Gloria Joye Humphrey from Kingstree, SC in 1953. Reverends’ Ernest and Joye, along with their three children, Gloria, Debbie and Sam, served as missionaries in Guatemala, Central America, for 16 years, coming back to the United States in 1979. Reverends’ Ernest and Joye also pastored churches in South Carolina and Florida. Ernest served with Poyner Adult Education for 15 years. Ernest was a loving, committed, adoring and sensitive husband. He was a magnificent, doting dad (“Papito”) as well as a fabulous granddad (“Lito”, “Toto”).
Ernest is survived by: his wife of 61 years, Joye; their three children, Gloria Gayle Bowman-Williamson (Eddie) Whiteville, NC, Deborah Marie Bowman-Nunez (Dr. Gregory Nunez) Dillon, SC, and Samuel Bowman (Jakelyn) Hanes City, Florida; seven grandchildren, Patrick Williamson, Erica-Brooke Williamson, Johanna Nunez, Aaron Nunez, Alexis Nunez, James Nunez and Lainey Bowman; and two brothers, Roy (Golda) and Earl (Aloma). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Allen, Ellis, Younger, Vivian Boggs and Ina Marie Foley.
A private graveside funeral service with military honors will be held Monday, January 12th, 2015, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens in Kingstree, SC. A celebration of Reverend Ernest Bowman’s life will be held 2 PM Saturday January 17, 2015, in Dillon Church of God in Dillon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Fire Bible, 1445 Booneville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802.

Mr. Kenneth R. Williamson, 86, husband of Avisteriah “Dotsie” Williamson, passed away on January 9, 2015, in McLeod Hospital.
Mr. Williamson was born March 27, 1928, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late George Furman Williamson and Lena Padgett Williamson. He was a High School graduate and attended Clemson College. Mr. Williamson was a WW II Veteran, a Tax Assessor for 24 years and an avid gardener. He was an active member of Kingstree First Baptist Church where he was a trustee, deacon and a member of the George Avent Sunday School Class.
Surviving in addition to his wife “Dotsie” are many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Williamson was preceded in death by 9 siblings.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, January 11, 2015, in Kingstree First Baptist Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mr. Williamson’s family will receive friends at Kingstree First Baptist Church following the burial. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mrs. Hattie Mae Brown Boyd, 84, widow of John Weldon “J.W.” Boyd, Jr. passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015, at Roper Hospital, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Boyd was born March 17, 1930, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Sidney Brown and Bessie Parnell Brown. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School, attended college, and taught elementary school for many years. Mrs. Boyd was an active member of Central Presbyterian Church where she was a member of the Women in the Church.
Surviving are: her son John W. (Martha) Boyd, III, of Hemingway; her daughter, Denise Boyd, of Moncks Corner; grandson, Caleb (Shanda) Boyd, of Johnsonville; great-grand daughter, Kassidy Denise Boyd, of Johnsonville; a brother–in-law, Charles (Vernon) Boyd, of Hartsville; extended family, Matthew Britt, Hallie Sabb, and Susan Lee; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, J.W. Boyd, Mrs. Hattie Mae was preceded in death by 9 siblings.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, January 10, 2015, in Central Presbyterian Church, with burial in Spring Gulley Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556 or a charity of your choice.

Mr. Lucian Eugene “Gene” Wells, 77, husband of Arlene “Honey” Wells, passed away on January 4, 2015, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital.
Mr. Wells was born August 30, 1937, a son of the late Frank Wells and Bessie Mae Griffin. He was a High School graduate and an Army Veteran. Mr. Wells was a tradesman and a member of the New York Tradesman Union. He was a member of Lake City Pentecostal Holiness Church, Masonic Temple in Greeleyville, SC and he was a volunteer for the local food bank and Meals on Wheels.
Surviving in addition to his wife Honey are: a son, Dominick Eugene Wells; a daughter, Susan Kozlowski; grandchildren, Nadia and Nancy; great grandson, Anthony; 3 sisters, Debbie Dowdel, Emily Floyd, Teena Smith; and multiple nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks to a dear friend James.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 9, 2015, at Lake City Pentecostal Holiness Church, with a burial in Florence National Cemetery at 1 PM. Memorials may be made to Lake City Pentecostal Holiness Church, 608 S. Ron McNair Blvd, Lake City, SC 29560.

Margaret Daniels Britton 83, widow of Joseph D. Britton, Sr., passed away on January 6, 2015, at her son’s residence.
Margaret was born in Manning on September 17, 1931, a daughter of the late George Muldrow Daniels and Lessie Kennedy Daniels. She was a graduate of Manning High School and was the Salutatorian. She was retired from McGill Distributors and later worked at Kingstree Fabric and Kiddie Shop and Tomlinson’s. She was a member of Union Presbyterian Church, where she was a former chairman of the Louise Burrows Circle and an active member of The Women in the Church. She was a member of The Red Hat Society and Gardens Makers Garden Club. Margaret was a devoted wife, a caring mother and grandmother, and always loved being with her family and extended family.
Surviving are: a daughter, Allison Britton (Marty) Inman; a son, Joseph Daniel “Jody” (Lisa) Britton, Jr.; 4 grandchildren, JD and John Floyd Britton and Alexa and Britton Inman; special caregivers, Judy Jowers, Donna Patterson, Willie Tisdale, Beverly Flowers, and Abby Moore. In addition to her parents and her husband, J.D. Britton, she was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Loy Daniels.
A funeral service will be held 11 AM Thursday, January 8, 2015, in Union Presbyterian Church in Salters, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 100 W. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd, 115 E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Robert Wren “Bobby” Tisdale, Jr. 51, passed away on December 31, 2014, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Bobby was born in Kingstree on July 5, 1963, a son of Juanita Christmas Tisdale and the late Robert Wren Tisdale, Sr. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved his travels and adventures as an ironworker.
Surviving are his mother, Juanita Tisdale; wife, Denise D. Tisdale; two daughters, Carrie Tisdale and Emalee Tisdale; three grandchildren, Joshua, Marshall and Braylee, all of Salters; sister, Lisa T. Williams of Lake City; nephew, Kevan (Crystal) Freeman of Kingstree; an extended caring family and many devoted friends.
A memorial service will be held 4 PM Sunday, January 4, 2015, in the chapel of Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to St Albans Episcopal Church, 305 Hampton Ave., Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mrs. Peggy Kimbrel Green Jessup, 63, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014, in Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Jessup was born March 4, 1951, in Greensboro, GA, a daughter of Alice Edwards Kimbrel and the late Charlie Kimbrel. She was a graduate of Butler High School in Augusta, GA and received an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Georgia Tech. She was an administrative assistant with Midway Fire Department for over 20 years. Peggy was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and will be missed terribly. In addition to her father, Mrs. Jessup was preceded in death by her husbands, Hal Green and Jay Jessup and a sister Cheryl.
Surviving are: her son, Charles Bryan Dunn, of Augusta, GA; her daughter, Jennifer Ashley Reese, of Georgetown; 3 grandchildren, Nathan Dunn, Brayden Reese, and Joseph Fossick, Jr; and 5 sisters, Gail, Bobbie, Judy, Terri, and Pat.
A memorial service will be 4:00 PM Friday, January 2, 2015, at Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church, in Pawley’s Island. A reception will be held after the service to share stories of Mrs. Peggy.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416-0459.
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Mr. James Joseph “Jimmy” Bell, Sr., 84, husband of Naomi Eason Bell, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Mr. Bell was born February 9, 1930, in Branchville, a son of the late Madry S. Bell Sr. and Margraret McKenna Bell. He was a graduate of Branchville High School. Mr. Bell was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a communication contractor. He was a member of American Legion, ASMAC and VFW.
Surviving are: his wife, Naomi Eason Bell, of Jacksonville,FL, a son, James J. Bell, Jr., of Cades, three daughters, Francis B. (Jerry) Ganes, of Lake City, Madelene B. Burrows, of Johnsonville, and Patricia B. (Darren) Brown, of Butte, MT, a grandson he raised as his own, Franklyn Runge, 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, a sister, Teal Borum, of Hagerstown, MD and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Madry Bell, Jr., sisters, Margaret Kuzela, Madelene Weaver and a nephew that he raised, Johnny Eason.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, December 29, 2014, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with a burial at 2 PM in Ott Cemetery, in Branchville. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Faye McKenzie Brown McKissick, 87, widow of Harry W. McKissick, Jr., passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, at her home in Columbia.
Mrs. McKissick was born February 21, 1927, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Delos D. and Lillie Morris McKenzie. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Newberry College. Mrs. McKissick worked as a flight attendant and later owned The Garden Shop in Kingstree and Nell’s Florist & Gifts in Lake City. She helped organize the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW in Kingstree. She was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are: a grandson, Christopher McKissick, of Ludwigsburg, Germany, nieces and nephews, Cheryl McClam and Richard McKenzie, both of Kingstree, Diana Dickson and Mike McKenzie, both of Columbia, Mandy Griffin of Beaufort, Patricia Ryles and Elaine Woosley, both of Birmingham, AL, Randy McKenzie of Alabaster, AL and Sherrie Boyd of Fort Mill. In addition to her husband Harry McKissick and her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Theodore Brown, 3 sons, Thomas, Ted, and Keith Brown, 4 brothers, and 1 sister.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2014, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with a visitation following the service. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

Anna Grace Christina Miller, 50, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital.
Miss Miller was born December 5, 1964, in Kingstree, a beloved daughter of the late Ernest Junior Miller and Mary Lee Washington Miller
Surviving are: her loving siblings, Mrs. Sarah (Michael) Brand, Mr. Ernest (Mary) Miller, Mr. Lorenzo (Mary) Miller, Mr. Garry (Jeneen) Miller, & Mr. Christopher Glen (Teresa) Miller, all of Kingstree; her 17 nieces and nephews; her 9 great nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles, Mr.Edward Washington, Mrs. Catherine Washington Austin, both of Kingstree, Mrs. Alberta (Alfred) Scott of Georgetown, and Mrs. Mary (Mitch) Miller of Kingstree, Mr. Robert (Phyllis) Miller of Atlanta, GA, Mr. Franklin (Berdina) Miller of Kingstree, Mr. Bernette Miller and Mr. Johnny (Pearl) Miller both of Georgetown. In addition to her parents, Christina was preceded in death by an aunt, Mrs. Alice Washington, and uncles, Mr. Walter McFadden, Mr. Joseph Austin and Mr. Tom Miller.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, December 11, 2014, in Old Mt. Zion AME Church in Kingstree. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Kingstree. Miss Miller’s body will lie in state at the church 1 hour before the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Bernice Thornbrew McKnight, 86, widow of A. Clyde McKnight, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014, in McLeod Hospital in Florence.
Mrs. McKnight was born June 30, 1928, in Turbeville, SC, a daughter of the late William Thornbrew and Mary Elizabeth Coker Thornbrew. She was the Valedictorian of the Turbeville High School Class of 1946, a homemaker, and a former member of New Town Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. McKnight was a member of Millwood United Methodist Church.
Surviving are: her sons, Keith McKnight and Phil McKnight, both of Kingstree, Joe (Ettaphine) McKnight of Florence, and Fredis (Dena) McKnight of Conway; 7 grandchildren, Alan (Lauren) McKnight, of Kingstree, Amanda (Jacob) Christmas, of Kingstree, Jamey (Lindsay) McKnight, of Conway, Daniel McKnight, of Conway, Joey (Rachel) McKnight, of Florence, Carmen McKnight Isgett, of Florence, and Jonathan (Joy) McKnight, of Florence; 9 great grandchildren, Jake Christmas, Savannah McKnight, Misty, Kevin, and Cameron McKnight, Ethan Isgett, and Eden, Hattie, and Kenzi McKnight; and a sister, Julia Lee Spring of Lake City. In addition to her parents and her husband Clyde, Mrs. McKnight was preceded in death by 1 sister, 8 brothers, and a great grandson Parker James McKnight.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 11, 2014, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. McKnight’s family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to New Town Free Will Baptist Church, c/o 1363 Barrineau Road, Lake City, SC 29560.

Mary Lee Washington Miller, 70, beloved widow of Ernest Junior Miller, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014, in Carolinas Hospital in Florence, SC.
Mrs. Miller was born February 14, 1944, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Edward Washington and Mona Louise Gamble Washington. She received her formal education in the public schools of Williamsburg County and was retired from Kingstree Nursing Facility. Mary was a member of Old Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, where she was very active as long as her health permitted. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and will be missed greatly by all of her family.
Surviving are: her loving children, Mrs. Sarah (Michael) Brand, Mr. Ernest (Mary) Miller, Ms. Christina Miller, Mr. Lorenzo (Mary) Miller, Mr. Garry (Jeneen) Miller, & Mr. Christopher (Teresa) Miller, all of Kingstree; her 17 grandchildren; her 9 great grandchildren; a brother Edward Washington,; a sister, Catherine Washington Austin, both of Kingstree, sisters-in-law, Mrs. Alberta (Alfred) Scott of Georgetown, and Mrs. Mary (Mitch) Miller of Kingstree, brothers-in-law, Mr. Robert (Phyllis) Miller of Atlanta, GA, Mr. Franklin (Berdina) Miller of Kingstree, Mr. Bernette Miller and Mr. Johnny (Pearl) Miller both of Georgetown. In addition to her parents and her beloved husband Ernest, who was a devoted employee of Williamsburg Funeral Home for 45 years, Mary was preceded in death by a brother, Walter McFadden, a sister-in-law, Alice Washington, and brothers-in-law, Joseph Austin and Tom Miller.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, December 8, 2014, in Old Mt. Zion AME Church in Kingstree. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Kingstree. Mrs. Miller’s family will receive family and friends Sunday evening from 6 to 8 at the Williamsburg Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Marie Fox Grossman, 91, widow of Leonard Grossman, entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2014.
Marie was born December 16, 1922, in Summerton, SC to Herman and Fannie Litman Fox. She moved with her family to Greeleyville, SC as a young child, and lived most of her life with the friends she loved in Greeleyville until moving to Charleston 14 years ago.
Marie was a true Southern Lady. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School, where she returned to teach English and French after graduating from the University of South Carolina with an English major and a French minor. Marie had a beautiful voice and sang in the USC Glee Club. Returning to Greeleyville after graduation, she taught, worked for her father, and waited on her beloved Lenny to return from the war. When he returned, they were married on January 27, 1946.
Marie’s life was filled with her passions. She was an accomplished musician, a member of the Greeleyville Garden Club, and an active member of the PTA. Marie gave the education of her children her highest priority. She was one of the founding members of Temple Beth Or in Kingstree, where she was the president of the Sisterhood and the first female president of the congregation, becoming a member of Synagogue Emanu-El when she moved to Charleston.

Surviving are: her children, Dr. David (Ruth) Grossman of Kingstree, Risa Grossman of Columbia, Dr. Farrel Grossman and Dr. Colby (Fran) Grossman of Charleston; 4 grandchildren, Alyson (Russell) Traw of Matthews, NC, Rose Beth Grossman of Mt. Pleasant, Ellis (Kelly) Grossman and Brice Grossman of Charleston; and 2 great grandchildren, Stella and Judah Traw of Matthews, NC.
Graveside funeral services, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home, will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 2, 2014, in Beth Or Cemetery, 245 S Eastland Avenue, Kingstree, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Addlestone Hebrew Academy, 1639 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.