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Robert W. “Bobby” Tisdale, Jr.
Robert W. "Bobby" Tisdale, Jr.
July 5, 1963- December 31, 2014
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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.
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Peggy K. Green Jessup
Peggy K. Green Jessup
03/04/1951 – 12/24/2014
Georgetown
Funeral Services
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
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416-0459.
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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Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice
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James Joseph “Jimmy” Bell, Sr.
James Joseph "Jimmy" Bell, Sr.
02/09/1930 – 12/25/2014
Kingstree
Funeral Services
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.
Visitation
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Sunday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials
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.
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.
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Faye M. Brown McKissick
Faye M. Brown McKissick
02/21/1927 – 12/14/2014
Columbia
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2014, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Visitation
The family will greet friends following the service.
Memorials
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.
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.
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Anna Grace Christina Miller
Anna Grace Christina Miller
December 5, 1964 – December 8, 2014
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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.
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Bernice T. McKnight
Bernice T. McKnight
June 30, 1928 – December 7, 2014
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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.
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Mary Lee Washington Miller
Mary W. Miller
February 14, 1944 – December 3, 2014
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Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.
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.
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Greenlawn Cemetery
Old Mount Zion AME Church
Marie Fox Grossman
Marie Fox Grossman
December 16, 1922 – December 1, 2014
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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.
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Harriette T. Buttermore
Harriette T. Buttermore
05/13/1919 – 11/26/2014
Lexington
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Visitation will begin at 1:00pm in the Martin Building located at Union Presbyterian Church.
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Mrs.Harriette McCollough Tuttle Buttermore, age 95, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in Lexington, SC. Mrs. Buttermore lived the last 11 years of her senior life in Lexington, SC with her daughter, Joan B. Stuckey and son in law, Keith N. Stuckey. She was a very special lady and enjoyed her family life in Lexington and the frequent visits with her great-grandson, Hunter Winslow Stuckey and grandson, Eric Capers Stuckey.
Mrs. Buttermore was born May 13, 1919 in Salters, SC, a daughter of the late Edward William Tuttle and Hallie McCollough Tuttle of Lane, SC. Her late husband was Robert Lynn Buttermore. She attended school in Salters and Lane, SC and was a graduate of Kingstree High School. She attended Flora MacDonald College in Red Springs, NC and was a graduate of Queens College in Charlotte, NC in 1939. She taught school in North Carolina, Florida, and South Carolina. She retired after teaching 27 1/2 years at the age of 68. She loved teaching, reading, sewing, embroidering, gardening, and the beach. She spent many years taking care of her mother who lived to be 100 1/2 years old.
Surviving are: her children, Roger Edward Buttermore of California, John Gregory Buttermore of Sumter, SC, and Joan Tuttle Buttermore Stuckey of Lexington, SC; seven grandchildren, Eric Capers Stuckey of Lexington, SC, Gregory Keels Buttermore of Sumter, SC, Brandy McCollough Buttermore Stevens (Denny), Sumter, SC, Kirk McCollough Buttermore, Erin Devine Buttermore Grubb (Rob), Sian McClary Buttermore, Lucy Willicomb Buttermore all of Australia; Step grand son, Chris Scott Harrington (Marianne) and their 3 sons of Burlington, NC; 5 Great Grand Children; and her sister Anne Tuttle McNair, of Gable, SC.
Visitation and funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 30 at Union Presbyterian Church in Salters, SC. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm in the Martin Building located at the church, with funeral services beginning at 2:00pm in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 East Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
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2014 Memorial Service
As the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons approach, we naturally turn to happy thoughts of family gatherings and being with friends. These feelings contrast greatly with the sorrow we feel over the loss of someone dear to us. After the loss of a loved one, it’s not unusual to be apprehensive about the holidays, but it can be a time of remembering, reconnection, and hope for the days and years ahead.
In the spirit of the Christmas season, we would like to invite you, your family and friends to attend a special Remembrance Service in honor of those who have died and in support of those who still live. Please join us at the funeral home on Sunday, November 30th at 4:00 PM. Following the service you’re invited to stay for light refreshments and fellowship. Please let your other family members and friends know of the memorial service.
We will have a lighted memorial tree in our foyer until the New Year. An ornament will be provided that you and your family members can place on the tree in honor and memory of your loved one or you may take the ornament with you to place on your family tree.
RSVP’s are not required but please call us at (843) 355-6262 if you have any questions.
We hope you and your family and friends will join us.
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Everett Mims
Everett Mims
June 16, 1918 – November 24, 2014
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Mr. Mims was born June 16, 1918, in Greeleyville, a son of the late Robert Anderson Mims and Effie B. Lane Mims. He was a Kingstree High School graduate, a Navy veteran, owned and operated a country store, and was a farmer, raising hogs and cows. Mr. Mims enjoyed fishing, family vacations at the beach, “storytelling”, and walking in Black River Swamp.
Mr. Mims is survived by: his wife of 68 years, Lillie Sue David Mims; his children, Brenda M. Tucker, of Lexington, SC, Nancy M. (Bobby) Turner, of Leesville, SC and Everett David (Mary) Mims, of Pamplico, SC; 10 grandchildren, Katie Tucker (Trey) Spigner, Travis R. Tucker, Trey (Shannon) Barr, Jessie Barr (Mike) Kapaldo, Clayton Mims, Colton Mims, Mary Grace Mims, Elizabeth Mims, Nikki Turner (Max) Hutchinson, and James Ryan Turner; and 8 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mims was preceded in death by: a son Christopher Patrick Mims; 5 brothers, Laverne, Warner, Veron, Clinton and Arlo Mims; and 2 sisters, Ruth Daniels and Eleanor Cottingham.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 26, 2014, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Mims’ family will receive friends 1 hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Alice Dukes, 2340 Manning Hwy, Greeleyville, SC 29056 or Agape Hospice, 100 W. Main Street, Unit B, Kingstree, SC 29556.
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Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice
Ruth Duke Cook
Ruth Duke Cook
September 10, 1920 – November 23, 2014
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Mrs. Cook was born September 10, 1920, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Benjamin Duke and Hettie Henderson Duke. She was a homemaker and a former member of Hebron United Methodist Church, where she was the pianist for many years. She also played the piano for numerous other churches over the years. She was a member of Mouzon Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Cook is survived by 4 sons, Gerald (Pat) Cook, of Myrtle Creek, OR, Ronald (Diane) Cook, of Ladson, SC and Raymond (Michele) Cook and Tony (Jodie) Cook, both of Kingstree; 1 daughter, Judy C. (John) Owens, of Charleston, SC; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; 1 brother, Joel (Bess) Duke; and 2 sisters-in-law, Joy Duke and Mary Alice McCaslin. In addition to her parents and second husband, Mrs Cook was preceded in death by her first husband Cecil Cook; three brothers, Kenneth, Lamar, and Robert Duke; and an infant sister.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 26, 2014, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Mouzon Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Cook’s family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mouzon Presbyterian Church, c/o Jeanette Duke, 2281 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556.
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Mouzon Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Betty Jo Martin Guerry
Betty Jo Martin Guerry
09/11/1930 – 11/22/2014
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Lane United Methodist Church, PO Box 7, Lane, SC 29564 or Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440. .
Mrs. Betty Jo Martin Guerry, 84, widow of Samuel Wattie Guerry, passed away Saturday November 22, 2014, in the Kingstree Nursing Facility.
Mrs. Guerry was born September 11, 1930, in Timmonsville, SC, the daughter of the late Joseph P. Martin and Jewel Aileen Tyson Martin. She attended Timmonsville High School and graduated from Wingate Prepatory School and Coker College, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Lane United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Guerry is survived by her dear friend, Annette Tisdale and several cousins.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Lane United Methodist Church, PO Box 7, Lane, SC 29564 or Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440. .
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Evelyn Duke Reardon Shuman
Evelyn D. Shuman
November 17, 1927 November 20, 2014
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Mrs. Shuman was born November 17, 1927, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Thomas McBride Duke and Vera Evans Duke. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and retired from Edwards Mims Insurance Agency after working there for more than 40 years. Mrs. Shuman was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW, Presbyterian Women, John W. Davis Hut Bible Class, and the treasurer of Union Baptist Church.
Mrs. Shuman is survived by: her three daughters, Gwen Martin, of Cades, Maxine Floyd, of Lake City, and Rose Marie Jarrett (Gary), of Kingstree; 8 grandchildren, Donna Martin, Denise Martin, Tracie McKenzie (Jamie), Tonya Hall (Tim), Kristopher Floyd (Brandi), Justin Floyd, Erin Viohl (Garrett) and Lauren Jarrett; and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husbands Rev. L.J. Shuman Jr., and William Aaron Reardon, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 5 sisters.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 22, 2014, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Shuman’s family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Hospice Care of South Carolina, 110 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307.
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Kingstree Memorial Gardens
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Mary Elizabeth L. Brown
Mary Elizabeth L. Brown
August 3, 1931 – November 18, 2014
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Mrs. Brown was born August 3, 1931, in Williamsburg County, the daughter of the late Robin A. Lifrage and Sadie Garrett Lifrage. She learned to play the piano at a young age and was hired by a Charleston radio station at the age of 9 to play on the air. She taught piano to numerous students in Williamsburg County for many years. Mrs. Brown attended Kingstree First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Brown is survived by: her three children, Linda Brown Tisdale, of Kingstree, Becky Brown (Len) Reed, of Spartanburg, and Bob (Paulissa) Brown, of Sumter; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband Bobby, she was preceded in death by her brother Bobby Lifrage.
Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, November 21, 2014, in Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Brown’s family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Vital Aging of Williamsburg County, PO Box 450, Kingstree, SC 29556.
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Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice
Bobbie Jean McKnight Smith
Bobbie Jean M. Smith
07/13/1939 to 11/15/2014
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Mrs. Smith was born July 13, 1939, in Williamsburg County, the daughter of the late Chesley Ameil McKnight and Lena Odessa Tisdale McKnight. Bobbie Jean was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and Cosmetology School. She was the retired owner of Kingstree’s Hair Fashions, was a member and former president of The Kingstree Pilot Club and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church since 1948. Bobbie Jean was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lena Lynn McKnight.
Surviving in addition to her husband, of Greeleyville, are: 2 daughters; Bobbie Lynn Smith, of Greeleyville and Pamela Folk (Steven), of Columbia, a son; James Walter Smith, Jr., of Myrtle Beach, a brother, Chesley Dean (Carolyn) McKnight, of Greeleyville, three Grandchildren, Chesley Joseph (Amber) Timmons, Melissa Lynn (Dustin) Hucks, both of Greeleyville, and Leslee Ann Smith, of Athens, Georgia, two great grandchildren; Caitlyn and Clinton Ackerman, of Greeleyville, and her dog Buffy. The family wishes to thank Jeannie Gamble for her love and support.
A memorial service will be 3 PM Saturday November 22, 2014, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 100 W. Main Street, Unit B, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
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Agape Hospice
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Eugenia Cribb Burrows
Eugenia Cribb Burrows
10/11/1927 – 11/15/2014
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel with a burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
Visitation
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Ave., Kingstree, SC 29556, Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077, Paralyzed Veterans of America, P.O. Box 907, Wilton, NH, 03086-0901, or ALS Association, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN, 56007..
Mrs. Mrs. Eugenia Cribb (Granny) Burrows, 87, wife of Henry E. Burrows, Sr. passed away Saturday November 15, 2014 at McLeod Hospice House.
Mrs. Burrows was born October 11, 1927 in Williamsburg County, the daughter of the late David Cribb and Rosa Kellahan Cribb. Eugenia was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High, Business College in Norfolk, VA, and Cosmetology School in Columbia. She was the former owner and operator of dress shops and grocery stores. She was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church. Mrs. Burrows was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, David Cribb, and a granddaughter, Crystal Keels.
Surviving in addition to her husband of 65 years, of Kingstree, are: son, Henry E. “Hank” (Kent) Burrows, Jr., of Kingstree, 3 daughters; Nicki B. Lockhart, of Kingstree, Emily B. (David) Becker, of Sumter, and Teena Burrows, of Surfside Beach, and a sister; Rosa C. Ellis, of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 8 Grandchildren; Starr (Patrick) Carr, Sheila (Patrick) Snead, Jennifer (Jason) Herndon, Casey (Jason) Newman, Geena (Mike) Woodard, Toni (Shane) Stillinger, Cody Burrows and Jordan Burrows, and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel with a burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 PM to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Ave., Kingstree, SC Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077, Paralyzed Veterans of America, P.O. Box 907, Wilton, NH, 03086-0901, or ALS Association, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN, 56007.
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CMSgt. John Glenn Poole, Jr.
CMSgt. John Glenn Poole, Jr.
06/23/1941 – 11/09/2014
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, November 14, 2014, in Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Fairborn United Methodist Church, 100 N. Broad Street, Fairborn, OH 45324.
CMSgt. John Glenn Poole, Jr., USAF (Ret.) 73, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Wright-Patterson AFB Medical Center in Ohio.
CMSgt. Poole was born June 23, 1941 in Kingstree, the son of the late John Glenn Poole, Sr. and Marie Smith Poole. John served his country in the United States Air Force during Viet-Nam, retiring at the rank of Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years of service. He followed with employment with defense contractor, HJ Ford, as a logistican until his second retirement. John volunteered at the National Museum of the United States Air Force and was an avid historian, specializing in the Battle of Britain. He was a member of Fairborn United Methodist Church where he had served as chairman of the building committee.
John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon, four children, John Glenn Poole, III (Julia) of Statesville, NC, Beth (Hugh) Starling of Doraville, GA, Julie (Dennis) Martini of Windsor Lock, CT, Holly ( Timothy) Powell of Kingstree, 10 Grandchildren and a great grandson; and many friends, including his lunch group, the ROMEO’s.
Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Friday at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fairborn United Methodist Church, 100 N. Broad St., Fairborn, OH 45324.
Williamsburg
Herbon United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Donald Keith “Don” Dennis
Donald Keith "Don" Dennis
06/22/1960 – 11/07/2014
Greeleyville
Funeral Services
Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, November 9, 2014, in New Market Cemetery.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Greeleyville Baptist Church, 136 Varner AVE., Greeleyville, SC 29056 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718.
Mr. Donald Keith “Don” Dennis, 54, died Friday, November 7, 2014, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital after an illness.
Mr. Dennis was born June 22, 1960, in Williamsburg County; a son of the late Hagood B. Dennis and Christine “Peggy” McKnight Dennis. He was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Anderson College. He was retired from The Wise Company and was a member of Greeleyville Baptist Church. Don was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are a brother, Timothy B. “Tim” (Marybel) Dennis, of Deland, Florida; an aunt, Polly Waggoner, of Manning; three nieces and several cousins.
A graveside service will be 2 PM Sunday, November 9, 2014, in New Market Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Greeleyville Baptist Church, 136 Varner Ave., Greeleyville, SC 29056, or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718.
Williamsburg
New Market Cemetery
Greeleyville Baptist Church
Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice
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Shelby Fairey McCutchen
Shelby Fairey McCutchen
04/14/1945 – 11/01/2014
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A memorial service will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, November 4, 2014, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
Visitation
Shelby’s family will receive friends from 11 AM to 1 PM in Grace Hall at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or to a charity of one’s choice.
Williamsburg
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice
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