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.

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.

Dear Friends:

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.

Mr. Everett Mims, 96, husband of Lillie Sue David Mims, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014, at his home.
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.

Mrs. Ruth Duke Cook, 94, widow of James Cook, passed away Sunday November 23, 2014, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital.
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.

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. .

Mrs. Evelyn Duke Reardon Shuman, 87, widow of Rev. L.J. Shuman, Jr., passed away Thursday November 20, 2014, at home.
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.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lifrage Brown, 83, widow of Robert C. “Bobby” Brown, Sr., passed away Tuesday November 18, 2014, in Lake City Community Hospital.
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.

Mrs. Bobbie Jean McKnight Smith, 75, wife of James Walter “Smitty” Smith, Sr., passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014, at her granddaughter’s residence.
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.

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., 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.

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.

Mrs. Shelby Fairey McCutchen, 69, wife of James David McCutchen, Sr., died unexpectedly Saturday, November 1, 2014, at MUSC after a brief illness. Mrs. McCutchen was born April 14, 1945, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Franklin William and Florence Davis “Flop” Fairey. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Converse College. She taught school at Williamsburg Academy for over 30 years and worked at Colonial Rubber Works for 14 years. Shelby was an active member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, where she was the president of The Women of the Church, an Elder of the church, treasurer of the Presbyterian Women of New Harmony Presbytery, and the moderator of the Personnel Committee of New Harmony Presbytery. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, the treasurer of The Williamsburg Academy Development Corp., and she taught computer classes and was a tutor at St. Ann’s Felician Center. In addition to her parents, Shelby was preceded in death by her brother Franklin William Fairey, Jr. Surviving, in addition to her husband of 47 years, David, of Kingstree, are: 2 sons, James D. “Jamie” (Tonya) McCutchen, Jr., of Greenville, and Stephen Brooks (Tammie) McCutchen, of Kingstree; and 5 grandchildren, Taylor, Ryan, Morgan, Marlee, and Kelby Gunnar McCutchen A memorial service will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, November 4, 2014, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Shelby’s family will receive friends from 11 AM to 1 PM in Grace Hall at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Ms. Elsie “Skippy” Reynolds, 64, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014, in Carolinas Hospital in Florence.

Ms. Reynolds was born March 28, 1950, in Alabama, a daughter of the late Preston Reynolds and Edith Walker Reynolds. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was retired from HBR Investments. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are: her son P.J. (Becky) Tobias, of Manning; daughter, Donyele (Brian) Gamble, of Greeleyville; Grandchildren, Briyele Gamble, Daniel Gamble, Jay Tobias and Josh Tobias; one brother, Corbet (Brenda) Reynolds, of North Carolina; and one sister, Evelyn (Fred) Copeland, of Mississippi.

Funeral services will be 3 P.M. Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Pine Grove Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1 to 3 P.M. Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Adalyn Burrows Cooper, 76, of Kingstree, died Sunday, October 19, 2014 in Columbia, SC. Born January 8, 1938 in Kingstree, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Theron Burrows and Louise Wilson Burrows. Adalyn was a member of Union Presbyterian Church in Salters, SC, where she lived for many years.  For the past 8 years, she resided in Columbia, where she was an associate member of Northeast Presbyterian Church.  Her faith was evidenced by her service as organist, choir director, and Sunday School teacher at Union Presbyterian, and by the caring and welcoming spirit she shared with everyone.

Adalyn carried on the work started by her father when she and her late husband, Mr. George Edwin Cooper, continued operating her father’s country store in Salters.  The Cooper Country Store became known as the very best of its kind and a destination stop for travelers going to and coming from the beach.  Its historic location and friendly service were featured in both local and national publications including Garden and Gun Magazine, and Adalyn’s connection with her neighbors in Williamsburg County led her to serve in many capacities in her community.  She was Past President of the Kingstree Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Williamsburg First National Bank, and she even served as a substitute mail carrier when duty called.

Adalyn attained a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Flora MacDonald College in Red Springs, NC, and then a Master’s of Education from the University of South Carolina.  She served as the Williamsburg County School District Coordinator for Instruction and she was the supervisor for the district’s administrative office.

Adalyn passion for civic action and service to others led her to become a leader in her county during the Civil Rights Movement, volunteering for a teaching position at Blakely High School in Trio, SC, during the first days of integration, and she served as Poll Manager for the Salters Precinct for its first integrated election in 1964.  Her example of care and compassion for others, as well as her lively and energetic spirit will be remembered and cherished by her family and friends by whom she will be greatly missed.

Adalyn is survived by her daughter, Kelley Louise Cooper of Salters, SC; sister, Lorraine Hayen Hilton (Avery) of Columbia; uncle, Francis M. Wilson of Kingstree; nieces, Lauren Ellerbe Burke (Kelly) of Charlotte, NC,  Julianne Ellerbe Taylor (Chris) of Charleston, and Elza Louise Hayen of Columbia; as well as three great-nephews, and two great-nieces.  In addition to her parents, Adalyn was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, George Edwin Cooper; and by her sister, Patricia Burrows Ellerbe.  The family wishes to thank Phyllis Moore-Wood for her loving friendship and care; the staff at Still Hopes Episcopal Home; the staff at Wildewood Downs Retirement Community; and the loving members of Palmetto Health Hospice.

A service for Mrs. Cooper will be held at 3 o’clock, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Union Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in the churchyard.  The family will receive friends following the service.  A visitation will also be held from 6 until 8 o’clock on Tuesday evening at the Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or to the Northeast Presbyterian Church Music Ministry, 601 Polo Rd., Columbia, SC, 29223.Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com or www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 

Mrs. Ira Lee McClary Barwick, 94, widow of Neiland Barwick, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014, in the Kingstree Nursing Facility.

     Mrs. Barwick was born October 16, 1920, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late James Weldon McClary and Mary Elizabeth Tisdale McClary. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 30 years, was a member of The Wallace Connor Sunday School Class, and was a vital member of the Kitchen Committee. In addition to her husband Neiland and her parents, “Miss Ira Lee” was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.

     Surviving are: her daughter Terry B. Shirer, of Kingstree; her son Neil (Helen) Barwick, of Florence; 2 grandchildren, Suzanne Lee Barwick and her fiancé Travis Heenan, of Little River, and Christopher Kelly Shirer, of Kingstree; and 3 great grandchildren.

     Graveside funeral services will be 11 A.M. Monday, October 20, 2014, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Sunday in the Ladies Parlor at Kingstree United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 501 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Millwood Community House, c/o F. McClary, 2377 Easler Highway, Greeleyville, SC 29056. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Voncile Thornton Brown, 86, widow of Howard C. Brown, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014, in the Methodist Manor in Florence, SC.

Mrs. Brown was born September 7, 1928, in Chatom, AL, a daughter of the late Ernest Thornton and Odette Becton Thornton. She was a graduate of Washington County High School and Huffstetler Business College. Mrs. Brown kept books for Washington Pole and Timber Co. in Alabama before moving to SC in 1963, and kept books for Lane Pole Co., Inc. for many years after that. She was a member of Lane United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents and her husband Howard Brown, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Buddy Thornton and Bobby Thornton.

Surviving are: her daughter Sandra (Auddie) Brown, of Kingstree; her son Jerry (Jean) Brown, of Kingstree; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Billy Thornton and Jimmy Thornton, both of Chatom, AL; and a sister Deloris Blount, of Chatom, AL.

Funeral services will be 3 P.M. Sunday, October 19, 2014, in Lane United Methodist Church, with burial to follow in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Saturday at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Lane United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 38, Lane, SC 29564 or Amedisys Hospice, 500 Pamplico Hwy., Ste D, Florence, SC 29505.

 

Corene Marie Johnson Coker, 77, widow of Earl J. Coker, passed away at home Sunday, October 12, 2014.

     Mrs. Coker was born March 16, 1937, in Aynor, SC, a daughter of the late William Ladon Johnson and Leila Jane Alford. She attended Aynor Schools and was a homemaker. Corene was a member of the United Methodist Church of Turbeville. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son Andrew J. Coker, a sister, Allene Gasque, and a brother J.D. Johnson.

     Surviving are: her children Jeanette (Sammy) Brown, of Kingstree, Robert D. Coker, of Kingstree, and Annette (Darin) Uptagrafft, of Santee; three grandchildren, Ashley Rutter and Eric Uptagrafft, of Sumter, and Kathryn Brown, of Kingstree; one step grandchild, Lisa Miles, of Kingstree; three great grandchildren, Grace Uptagrafft, Darin Rutter, and Rebecca Uptagrafft, all of Sumter; two step great grandchildren, Abigail Miles and Hannah Miles, of Kingstree; one brother; James Clio Johnson, of Roebuck, SC; and three sisters, Mary Jane (Jerry) McLeod , of Aynor, Addie Mae (Robert) Cribb, of Roebuck, Betty Jean (David) Strickland, of Nichols, SC

     Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday, October 16, 2014, in Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Smith Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8pm, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

 

Dorice Reynolds “Ray” Boatwright, 64, passed away at home Wednesday, October 08, 2014.

    Mr. Boatwright was born May 27, 1950, in Williamsburg County, a son of Uldine McCrea Boatwright and the late Dorice Buff Boatwright. He was a graduate of Indiantown High School and was retired from Santee Electric Co-op. Ray was a member of the Cedar Swamp Lancers Association and the Palmetto Paint Horse Association, and was an avid outdoorsman.

     Surviving in addition to his mother Uldine Boatwright, of Kingstree and Florence, are: his wife Peggy Epps Boatwright; sons, Curt R. (Kelly) Boatwright, of Cedar Swamp and Lance Boatwright, of Bonneau; sisters, Peggy Boatwright (Charles) Barwick and Kay Boatwright Floyd, both of Kingstree; and four grandchildren.

     Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, October 10, 2014, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 at Williamsburg Funeral Home.