Mildred Tisdale Ambuhl, 92 years old, passed away on July 14, 2023, at home after a brief illness.  Wife of the late Robert L. Ambuhl Jr.  She  was predeceased by  her parents, Robert H. Tisdale and Geneva Strong Tisdale and stepson Robert L. Ambuhl III.  She leaves behind her daughters, Barbara Andre, Greenville, SC, Carol Chonka, Simpsonville, SC, Debbie LeBarron, Mauldin, S C, and Donna Henzel, Melbourne, FL. all widowed.  Sons, Michael (Sally) of Latham NY, Andrew, Merrill, WI, Mark (Pam), Simpsonville, SC, David (Linda), Myrtle Beach, SC, Joseph, Greenville, SC, Tony (Denise), Myrtle Beach, SC, and John, Greenville, SC.  Mildred had 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 3 great great great grandchildren who she loved dearly.  She will be missed by her many dear friends.  A private service will be held at the Tisdale Cemetery, in Kingstree, SC.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Willie Mae Cales Tisdale, 84, wife of the late Fred Tisdale, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at her son’s home in Lugoff, SC.

     Mrs. Willie Mae was born March 1, 1939, in the Suttons Community of Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Madgie Moore Cales and Elbert Young Cales. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and retired after 40 years as an employee of Piggly Wiggly in Kingstree, SC. Mrs. Tisdale was the oldest living member of Kingstree Church of God, where she taught Sunday School, served on the Pastor’s Advisory Council and the Finance Committee and was a prayer warrior.  She enjoyed church, gardening, and baking cakes.

     Surviving Mrs. Tisdale are: sons, Eric (Cindy) Tisdale of Lugoff  and Jeff (Pam) Tisdale of Nesmith, SC; daughter, Wanda “Shelley” Tisdale of Marion, SC; grandchildren, Christopher (Hope) Kelly, Nathan (Melissa) Tisdale, Erica (Russell) Clark, Jamie Tisdale, Kayla Powell, Rainey Tisdale, Jordan Sturgeon, and Kim Griffin; brother, E.C. Cales; sister, Joyce Cales; great grandchildren, Gracyn & Kleo Kelly, Asher Tisdale, Matthew Rogers, and Bentley Griffin; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Fred, Mrs. Willie Mae was preceded in death by two sons, Michael T. Tisdale and Gregg Tisdale, granddaughter, Nicole Tisdale, grandson, Travis Tisdale, and sisters, Creola (Lonzo) Cadden and Shirley Hartley.

      Funeral services will be held 5 PM Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Kingstree Church of God, with burial to follow at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Willie Mae’s family will receive friends at the church between 4 PM and 5 PM just prior to the service.

     Memorials may be made to Kingstree Church of God, 105 Gourdin Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

 Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Thomas Wayne Crooks, 76, husband of Cynthia Smith Crooks, died Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home in Kingstree, SC.

     Wayne was born December 13, 1946, in Williamsburg County, SC, a son of the late John Bernard Crooks, Sr. and Lillie Mae Pendergrass Crooks. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, attended Baptist College of Charleston, and was an independent insurance agent. Wayne was a member of Millwood Methodist Church.

     Surviving Wayne, in addition to his wife Cynthia, are: a son, Tommy (Emily) Crayton; stepdaughters, Crystal (Ricky) Antwine and Sara Lawson; grandchildren, Christina (Nick) Brown, Brad Belding, R.J. and Hunter Antwine, and Emma and Lily Crayton; 2 great grandsons; daughter-in-law, Teri Hesler; sister, Doris Benke; brothers, John B. (Marian) Crooks, Jr., Carroll (Teresa) Crooks, and Clyde (Jan) Crooks; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Crooks, Sr. and a stepson, Lonnie Belding.

      Funeral services will be held at a later date.

     Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org.

 Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Sandra Gandy McClary, 75, wife of Kenneth E. McClary, died at home surrounded by her beloved family Saturday, July 15, 2023,  after a long illness.

Sandra was born May 19, 1948, in Darlington, SC, the daughter of the late Rev. Wilson Charles “W.C.” Gandy and Zulene Kelly Gandy.  She graduated from Darlington County schools and was employed for many years as a bank teller. Sandra was a member of Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church where she served as the church secretary until her health declined. She enjoyed traveling, riding motorcycles and gardening.

Surviving Mrs. McClary, in addition to her husband Kenny, are: two sons, Ken (Sherri) McClary, Jr. of Greenwood, SC and Dean (Missy) McClary of Kingstree; five grandsons, Trey McClary, Juston (Marion) McClary, Calib McClary, Hunter Yates, and Daniel Oxendine and a young man who was like a son to her, Roy Nexsen. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her brother Charles Edward Gandy.

July 17, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial at Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.  Mrs. McClary’s family will greet friends beginning at 2 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, PO Box 338, Kingstree, SC 29556.  Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Virginia Brockinton Gee, 91, wife of the late Daniel Revell Gee Sr., passed away on July 13, 2023,  in Greenville, SC.

Mrs. Gee was born on July 29, 1931, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of Virginia Turnell and William Burroughs Brockinton.  A former Miss Kingstree, she was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Columbia College.  A music major while attending Columbia College, she returned to Kingstree to marry Dan Gee.   She began her membership in the Kingstree United Methodist Church Choir at age 14 and continued her service until her increasing macular degeneration forced her to retire from the choir in her mid 80s.  Along with her mother, she sang in numerous church cantatas, Christmas programs, weddings, and funerals across the state.

In addition, she enjoyed dancing, reading, playing in both day and night bridge and Tripoley clubs, cross stitching, vacationing at the beach, tutoring elementary children at various schools and volunteering at the church.  She and Dan loved dancing in both their younger days at Pawley’s Island and later in Kingstree as members of the Moose Lodge.  She once said that she liked nothing better than a cup of tea, a good book and a warm blanket.  Spending time with family during the holidays and especially the annual family trips to Garden City were some of her favorite things to do.  She and Dan were very involved in fundraising for Williamsburg Academy.  An avid sports fan, she enjoyed watching golf and tennis on TV and never missed the Wimbledon Championship matches.

In addition to being a homemaker, she worked as a bookkeeper part time for the US Department of Agriculture during numerous tobacco seasons.

Also, the family would like to especially thank Ms. Betsy Gordon and the late Ms. Jean Edwins for their steadfast friendship, love and devotion for so many years as well as Ms. Virginia Ann McIntosh, a dear friend since childhood, that visited with Virginia just five days prior to her death.

Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Revell Gee Sr., her daughter, Lou Ann Gee of Kingstree, SC, and her sister Betty Lou Fowler of Bennettsville, SC.  She is survived by her sons Daniel R. Gee Jr (Nancy) of Wake Forest, NC, William R. Gee (Beth) of Anderson, SC, Charles B. Gee (Linda) of Irmo, SC and Paul T. Gee (Lynn Marie) of Powdersville, SC, as well as her 9 grandchildren:  Taylor (Michael), Kaylan, Daniel, Jordan, Kinley (Wesley), Ryan, Karmen, Sam and Tatum and 2 great grandchildren, 4 nephews and 2 nieces.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Kingstree United Methodist Church with visitation beginning at 1:15 until time for the service. Burial will follow the funeral service at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, she requested that donations be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Kevin Brian McAllister, 50, husband of Tracy Ann McAllister, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at MUSC Charleston after a brief illness.

     Kevin was born May 14, 1973, in Chattanooga, TN, a son of  William Wright “Billy” McAllister and  Jeanette Feagin McAllister. He was a 1991 graduate of Williamsburg Academy, attended Francis Marion University and Williamsburg Technical College, and graduated from CSX Conductor School and Engineer School. Kevin was a Locomotive Engineer for CSX Railroad. He enjoyed life to the fullest, especially golf, Clemson football, and the South Carolina beaches. He loved the game of football and assisted with many football camps over the years.

     Surviving Kevin, in addition to his wife Tracy, and his parents, Billy and Jeanette, are: his son, Kevin Brian McAllister II,  all of Kingstree; brother, William Andrew “Andy” (Tammy) McAllister of Myrtle Beach, SC; father and mother-in-law, David and Patricia Floyd of Kingstree; sisters-in-law, Pamela (Stephen) Burgess of Kingstree and Theresa (Tom) Gossard of Turbeville; brothers-in-law, David B. (Karol Ann) Floyd, Jr. and Danny Floyd, both of Kingstree; nieces and nephews, Austin (Cassidy) McAllister of Moncks Corner, William Andrew “Drew” (Sara) McAllister II of Myrtle Beach, Chelsea Ann (Dylan) Abrams of Kingstree, Brandon (Amy) Abrams of Andrews, SC, Allie Gossard of Turbeville, and Hope and Faith Burgess of Kingstree; cousins that were like sisters, Gayle (Ben and special friend Jerry) Dukes and Tammy (Jack) Hechell, both of Florence, SC; young men who Kevin loved like his own sons, Caleb Kline, Dalton Hall, Aiden Stuckey, Joseph McClary, and John Wyatt Hanniford; many other beloved cousins and aunts and uncles; and his beloved fur babies, Lily and Dixie. Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Rowena McAllister and Lucille Feagin and several other aunts, uncles, and family members.

      Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Monday, July 10, 2023, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. Kevin’s family will greet friends from 2 to 3 PM in the church sanctuary.  Kevin’s family would love for those attending the service to wear a Clemson or Hawaiian shirt to honor Kevin.

     Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.StJude.org. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com and cards may be mailed to the funeral home at 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Mr. William E. “Bill” Brown, age 69, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Camden Health and Rehabilitation of Greensboro, NC. The family will hold a private celebration of life in accordance with Mr. Bill’s wishes at a later date.

          Mr. Brown was born June 16, 1953 in Sumter, SC a son of the late Wilson and Vernice Delma Smith Brown. He was a retired employee of the City of High Point, NC where he worked in the IT Department. Bill enjoyed computers and would help anyone who asked for his help. When called upon, he would show up at the door with a smile on his face and go straight to work. Bill had a keen mind and expansive curiosity that led to his degree in Philosophy from the University of South Carolina. He was an avid reader and enjoyed conversations with others on a multitude of books and topics.  

          In addition to his parents, Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his best friend, love of his life, and wife, Peggy Ketchen Brown.

          Survivors include his brother-in-law, Mike (Ranae) Ketchen; sister-in-law, Ann Huntley; nephew, Mac (Tabitha) Huntley; niece, Cynthia (Wayne) Southard; and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

          Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

         Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Brown family.

Diane Tyler Baylor, age 56, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

     Diane graduated from Williamsburg Academy in 1985 and went on to get her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Coastal Carolina University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Webster University. She was employed as a Mental Health Counselor at Waccamaw Mental Health for the past 28 years and touched hundreds of lives throughout her career. Diane attended Williamsburg Baptist Church.

     Diane is survived by her husband of 24 years, Robert “Bobby” Baylor. Together, they had two beloved children: Robert “Tyler” Baylor, and James “Holdon” Baylor. Diane is also survived by Josh Baylor, her nephew, who was like a son to her, her mother, Ruby James Tyler, brother, George “Al” Tyler, sister-in-law, Tammy Justice, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins – all who loved her dearly. Diane is preceded in death by her father, George Lorin Tyler, her maternal grandparents, Emerson M. and Loraine Wren James, and paternal grandparents, James Milton and Gertrude Nesmith Tyler.

     As an avid player and lover of all things sports-related, Diane served her community by coaching hundreds of children over the past 20 years. She was a member and supporter of the Williamsburg Academy Booster Club and served as a coach and assistant coach to various softball and basketball teams at Williamsburg Academy.

     Please join us in celebrating her life with a visitation at 11 AM and funeral services at 1 PM on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Memorials may be made to the church of your choice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Williamsburg Booster Club, P.O. Box 2, Kingstree, SC 29556, or to the Diane Tyler Baylor Memorial Fund at The Bank of Greeleyville, 209 M.L. King Jr. Hwy, Kingstree, SC 29556.

     The family wished to express our gratitude for the love and support shown to us by so many. A special thanks to the members of the Williamsburg Class of 2023 and their families. We thank God with every remembrance of you. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

     Ivy Mason Horton Trado, 61, wife of William E. “Bill” Trado, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

     Ivy was born September 3, 1961, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Samuel Warren Horton, Jr. and Barbara Jayne Lewis Horton. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Montreat College. Ivy was employed at USDA, Farm Services Agency in Kingstree, and she enjoyed helping the farmers who came there. Ivy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and really anything outdoors. She was an accomplished marksman and an amazing artist. Ivy loved her children and grandchildren and was exceedingly proud of them.

     Surviving Ivy, in addition to her husband Bill, are: her son, Will (Rachel) Caulder of Kingstree; her daughter, Kirkley (Jay) Moersen of Clemson; stepchildren, Brandon (Ashley) Trado of Apex, NC and Aimee Trado (Jon) Davis of Anderson, SC; 8 grandchildren, William Caulder, Charlie Caulder, Julianne Caulder, Caroline Moersen, Charlotte Moersen, Logan Trado, Cole Trado, and Wyatt Davis; her brother, Sam (Linda) Horton of Kingstree; and her sister, Margie Horton (Warren) Cooper of Murrells Inlet.

     There will be a private family graveside service at Williamsburg Cemetery.

     Memorials may be made to SC Wildlife Federation online at www.scwf.org or mail to SC Wildlife Federation, 455 St. Andrews Road, Suite B1, Columbia, SC 29210. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Jeanette Thomas Dodd, 88, wife of Rev. John R. Dodd, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Manning, SC.

      Mrs. Dodd was born August 15, 1934, in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Dewey Thomas and Emma Campbell Thomas. She served the Lord through her love of music. Through their serving God in Presbyterian churches, one in Charleston, West Virginia and four in South Carolina which are Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill; Kingstree Presbyterian Church and Central Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, and Sardinia Presbyterian Church in New Zion. Jeanette was involved in every church either as a choir member, organist, or choir director as well as a soloist.

     Seven of Rev. Dodd’s grandchildren all lovingly call her grandma, and she cherished each one of them: Cassidy Paino, Daniel Dodd, Thomas Kyle, Christopher Kyle, Desiree Kyle, Jonathan Kyle, and Hannah Kyle.

     Her beautiful smile would light up a room along with her expressions of love for all she came in contact with. She was also very active in the Women in the Church and Garden Makers Garden Club.

      A service of worship and thanksgiving, conducted by Rev. Zach Simmons and Rev. Robert Jolly, will be held at 3 PM Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Kingstree Presbyterian Church. Visitation  will be one hour before the service in the church fellowship hall.

     Memorials may be made to any one of the three churches she served: Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556, Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Sardinia Presbyterian Church, 1386 Garland Road, New Zion, SC 29111. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

John Wesley Disher, Jr., 44, husband of Theresa Hilton Disher, died suddenly Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home in Kingstree.

     John was born March 22, 1979, in Kingstree, SC, a son of Irene Kinard Disher and the late John Wesley “Buzzy” Disher, Sr. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and attended the College of Charleston. John was a realist artist and enjoyed woodcarving, fishing, cooking, video gaming, and spending time at the beach. In addition to being a devoted father, John was an avid Gamecock fan.

     Surviving John, in addition to his wife, Theresa Disher  and his mother, Irene Disher of Kingstree, are: his brother, Mark (Marie) Disher; his daughters, Leia Disher and Brittney (Joel) Coker; his sons, John Mark Disher, Nikkolas Dodge, Tyler (Becky) Powell, and David Gauthier, Jr.

      Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Friday, May 26, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. John’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

     Memorials may be made to The Celiac Disease Foundation, 20350 Ventura Blvd., Ste 240, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 or online at www.celiac.org. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

     Becky Lynn Price, 50, died suddenly Thursday, May 18, 2023, at her home in Kingstree.

     Becky was born December 6, 1972, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of Linda Floyd Price and the late Billy Laverne Price. She was a 1991 graduate of Williamsburg Academy and was a member of the Williamsburg County Election Board. Becky enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising ducks, and singing. She loved her dogs Sadie and Bear. She was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Church.

     Surviving Becky, in addition to her mother Linda, are: her sister, Ginger (John) Matthews of Myrtle Beach; her brother, Bill (Tracy) Price of Kingstree; nephews, Charlton Webber, Billy Price, and Dutch Webber; a niece, Mary Hannah Price; and numerous aunts and uncles.

      Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, with a committal service at Sandy Bay Cemetery. Becky’s family will greet friends from 1 to 2 PM in the church sanctuary.

     Memorials may be made to Ryelei’s Rescues, 309 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

JoAnn Floyd Floyd, 82, wife of the late Lavonne H. “Sonny” Floyd, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home in Kingstree, surrounded by her beloved family.

JoAnn was born July 5, 1940, in Florence County, a daughter of the late Barney Albert Floyd and Etta Coker Floyd. She was a graduate of Olanta High School and was a retired secretary.  JoAnn was a member of Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church where she was a former choir director, a Sunday school teacher for many years, and president of Women’s Ministry for over 25 years. She loved to talk and fellowship with friends and family. She was an avid sports fan and loved to play games.

Surviving JoAnn are: her son, Todd (Lynn) Floyd of Kingstree, SC; grandson, Dr. Kyle (Ashley) Floyd of Kingstree; great grandson, Colby James Floyd; siblings, Dr. Chester (Ann) Floyd of Lexington, Dr. Billy Keith (Marilyn) Floyd of Olanta, and Vera Ivene (Keith) Weaver of Sumter; brothers-in-law, Earl (Johnnie Lynn) Floyd of Kingstree and Dexter (Dorothy) Floyd of Kinston, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Sonny, JoAnn was preceded in death by siblings, Henry Ben (Linda) Floyd, Barnell (Rev. David) Richardson, and Della Lee (Kenneth) Hancock and sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen (Tommy) Mims and Shelby Jean (Hermas) McCutchen.

Special thanks to her caregivers, Rachel Burgess, Ashley Floyd, and Amedisys Hospice staff, Suzanne Arnau, Coneet Davis and Chaplain Jerry Fennell.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial in the church cemetery. JoAnn’s family will greet friends from 1 to 2 PM in the church sanctuary.

Memorials may be made to Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Glenda Miller, 256 Brockington Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Stanley Newell Brown (aka Bony), 84, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, April 30th , 2023 at Trident Hospital in North Charleston, SC. He was born August 23rd , 1938 in Cedar Swamp, SC. Stanley grew up in Cedar Swamp, SC near Kingstree. He loved baseball and pitched for the Kingstree High School Boll Weevils until he graduated in 1956. He lovingly coached little league baseball for years. After high school, he got married and started a family. He loved being a father to his three children, whom he loved unconditionally, and was happy to be a father figure to several others. He devoted most of his life to his children, working hard to make sure his family had the best. He was very proud of his kids and grandkids and taught them there was nothing they couldn’t do or be if they set their mind to it. He was playful and loved to laugh, be silly, and play practical jokes. He passed his great sense of humor on to his children.

Stanley was loving, caring, and always willing to help others, though he didn’t really like people to know this about him. He was 100% “a Brown” through and through. He was stubborn as a mule, didn’t like anyone to tell him what to do, and was quite opinionated. He had no problem speaking his mind to anyone. Being “a Brown”, he was certain he was right. These traits were lovingly passed down through genetics and environment to his children and grandchildren (some worse than others), much to the chagrin of parents and spouses alike. He was proud of where he came from and taught his children to be proud of their ancestors and their heritage. He taught them they had value and to stand up for themselves, what they believed in, and the little guy. He loved babies, animals, country music, Pepsi Cola, and most importantly, (other than his children) his country. Stanley had his own cell in Facebook jail for telling the truth. And he was proud of his kids when they went to Facebook jail for telling the truth and they all have! He was a patriot and a loyal friend to many. He was one-of-a-kind and will be missed.

He is survived by his three children, Melanie Anne Brown DMD (Guy Miller), Jennie Brown Busteed (Tim Busteed MD), and Stanley Norwood Brown, along with his five grandchildren, Grayson Busteed, Katherine Busteed, Nolan Busteed, Dexter Brown, Beau Brown, his sister, Jenny Claire Brown McKenzie (Keith), and by his beloved dog, Cissy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norwood M. Brown and Jennie Lee McClary Brown of Kingstree, SC and his sister, Sylvia Gail Brown Gray of Lake City, SC.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May the 6th at 2pm at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC, officiated by Pastor Michael Fields.

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     Elizabeth Dawn Moore Book, 88, wife of the late William Ellery “Bill” Book, Jr., died at her home in Kingstree surrounded by family Thursday, April 27, 2023.

     Mrs. Book was born July 23, 1934, in Loogootee, IN, a daughter of the late John Pritchard Moore and Agnus Ione Lee Moore Pelfrey. She was a graduate of Bosse High School and Evansville College, both in Evansville, Indiana and William and Mary College in Richmond, VA.  She also received a Master’s Degree from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Book started her career as a commercial art designer in Evansville. After moving to Williamsburg county, Mrs. Book acquired a grant for an Art Bus to expose the children of Williamsburg County to the fine arts. Her desire to share her love for the arts didn’t stop there. She opened the Williamsburg County Art Gallery located in the basement of the old Carnegie Library in Kingstree. She received multiple grants that offered ceramic, piano, guitar, and dance lessons to the children of the county.  After becoming an art teacher, she taught art at Kingstree Senior High School for many years and ended her teaching career at Holly Hill Elementary School, touching the lives of several thousand students. She received many accolades such as Teacher of the Year and SC Catholic Woman of the Year. She was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority, The League of Women Voters, and St. Ann Catholic Church.  She was a volunteer at the Felician Center in Kingstree.  She was an avid reader and supporter of the local library.

     Surviving Mrs. Book are: her children, Beth (Chuck) Smith of Ravenel, SC, Bill (Cathi) Book of Commerce, GA, Kary (Tim) Blackburn of Charleston, SC, John (Carolyn) Book of Pamplico, SC, Charley Book of Commerce, GA, Ellen (Randy) Smith of Pamplico, SC, and Mary (David) Mims of Pamplico, SC; 17 grandchildren, Hillary Smith, Chad Smith, Price Smith, Jonathan (Alyssa) Book, Britney (Chris) Lee, TC Blackburn, Pacer Blackburn, Charley Book, Garrett Book, Johnny Book, McKenna (Jesse) Lord, Shelly (Connor) Mays, Cullen Smith, Clayton (Hannah) Mims, Colton Mims, Mary Grace Mims, and Elizabeth Mims; 12 great grandchildren, Fayth, Kaylee, Jaylyn, Ayden, Grayce, Levi, Sarah, Carter, PJ, Addie, Macy, and Baby Jasper; and multiple nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and stepfather, Marvin Pelfrey, and her husband, Bill, Mrs. Book was preceded in death by sisters, Joan (Joe) Harris and Sandy (Mike) Ripburger, grandson, Jacob Dylan Book, and daughter-in-law, Robin Lacy Book. 

     Mrs. Book’s family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. There will be a family service on Friday with interment at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. 

     Memorials may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church, 107 Hirsch Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to Williamsburg County Library, 215 N Jackson Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Michael Lee Horton, Sr., husband of the late Cheryl Smith Horton, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on April 13, 2023. He was 74 years old.

Born October 25, 1948, in Kingstree, he was the son of the late Edward Conyers Horton and the late Verdessa Thor Horton.  He was a proud 1971 graduate of Clemson University, with a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering. Upon graduation, he served as teacher at St. Mark Elementary School in Kingstree, SC for one year. He then was employed by Baxter first as chemist, then chemical engineer. Following this, he was employed by Gist-Brocades as project engineer, and engineering manager. He then served as engineering manager for International Biosynthetics. Later, he and six others purchased the site from IBIS and created Ferm-Pro Manufacturing where he served as Vice President of Engineering until its acquisition by Martek. He served as Director of Engineering for Martek Biosciences until his retirement in 2011. Then he served as an engineering consultant to DSM Nutritional Products.

Mike was a founding, and faithful member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church (PCA), where he served as elder, deacon, and Sunday school teacher. He was a strong, godly man with an endearing presence, who will be remembered as a devoted husband and loving father. He adored his grandchildren and was a doting “Bebop”. His godly example of humility and wisdom, along with his witty sense of humor, will be forever missed.

He is survived by his son Michael “Lee” Horton, Jr. (Allison) of Lynchburg, SC; daughter Michelle Horton Gall (Nathan) of Auburndale, FL; grandchildren Michael Lee Horton, III, Gamble Thomas Horton, Edward Conyers Horton, Kate Marie McFaddin Horton, Jack Nolen Gall, Wyatt Nathan Gall, and Julia Debra Nadine Gall.

Michael is now reunited in heaven with his wife, Cheryl Smith Horton and daughter, Christina Sara Horton.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 1:00pm at Kingstree Presbyterian Church with the Pastor Robert Jolly presiding. Visitation to follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pee Dee FCA, PO Box 292, Kingstree, SC 29556. For online go to My.FCA.Org and type in Pee Dee for the Area. Then click on donate.

Emma Kate Brown, 17, daughter of James L. Brown and Karen Brown Johnston passed away on March 24, 2023.

Emma was a senior at Denmark High School in Alpharetta, GA. Emma attended Williamsburg Academy in Kingstree, SC from first through eighth grade where she was very active in school activities and sports.  She loved cheerleading and enjoyed spending time with her cheer squad. Emma was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church and actively participated in Kingstree Community Youth.

Emma’s heart was big and beautiful, and she loved being with family and friends. She was incredibly talented as she created stunning crafts and artwork. Emma had a passion for hiking and would often hike trails in North Georgia with family and friends. She loved anything outdoors, snow-skiing with family, and spending time fishing with her Dad. Emma had many pets growing up and enjoyed caring for animals.  She loved doing her make-up, going shopping with her friends and sisters, and driving around listening to Taylor Swift way too loudly. “Emmie”, as she was affectionately called, loved for everything to smell good like vanilla. She loved creating things for others to bring them joy, which included baking birthday cakes for her family, especially sewing, knitting, and crocheting blankets and toys for her little brother Crew. Emma loved experiencing new restaurants, new shops, and often said she loved the feeling of exploring new places. Emma was passionate about anything in nature, and especially had a love for flowers and sunsets. You could often find her spending time outside studying the earth and searching for four-leaf clovers. She never passed up an opportunity to take her little sister, Kylie, to get an after-school treat from Starbucks or Chick-Fil-A. Emma was always willing to extend a hand of service and loved supporting and helping her Mom, Dad, and siblings any way she could.

Emma’s contagious laugh and big smile brought so much happiness and warmth to so many people. Her friends expressed how her love and kindness helped them through their hardest days and how selfless she was.

Emma Kate is survived by her father Jay Brown; her mother Karen Brown Johnston; her sisters Milli Brown and Kylie Foxworth; her brother Crew Johnston; her grandparents Rob and Annette Terblanche; Grandmother Julie Brown; her Aunt Lauri (Andy) Stevenson; her Uncle Mike (Alicia) Terblanche; and many other dear family members and friends.

Emma is now reunited in Heaven with her “Deda”, James L. Brown, Jr.

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or if you would like to have a tree planted in Emma’s memory, please contact:

The Arbor Day Foundation
211 N. 12th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

OR donate online at:  https://shop.arborday.org/commemorative-trees-in-memory

Enver McCrea Carter, 84, wife of the late Wayland J. Carter, died Friday, March 24, 2023, in Mt. Pleasant, SC after a long illness.

    “Miss Enver” was born  January 7, 1939, in the Cedar Swamp community of Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas Martin McCrea and Martha Brown McCrea. She retired from Montgomery, Floyd, and Wagner Medical Practice after 24 years. Enver had a true servant’s heart, always serving others- her family, her church and her community. She and her husband Wayland were charter members of Williamsburg Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and served on many committees, always ready to step in where she saw a need. Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child ministry was one of her favorite ministries. She delighted in preparing boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

     Surviving Mrs. Carter are: her children, Joyce (Eric) Wise of Kingstree, SC, Lavoy (Lisa) Carter of Lugoff, SC, and Rev. Clark (Sherri) Carter of Summerville, SC.; grandchildren, Jay (Jennifer) Moore, Justin Moore, Jessica (Patrick) Johnson, Kristen (Brent) LaPlante, Katelyn (Austin) Jenkins, Daniel Carter, Jordan (Juanita) Carter, Kelli (Isaac) Burt, and Craig (Megan) Carter; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; 2 siblings, Crawford Price and Glenn McCrea; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Wayland, Enver was preceded in death by her siblings, Armstrong McCrea and Euva Swails.

     Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Monday, March 27, 2023, at Williamsburg Baptist Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Enver’s family will greet friends from 11 to 12 at the church just before the service.

     Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church, 8378 Hemingway Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or online at www.samaritanspurse.org

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

Karen Culick Gause, 63, wife of the late Anthony Gause, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her home in Kingstree, surrounded by her beloved family.

     Karen was born December 13, 1959, in Sumter, SC, a daughter of Noveleen Gertrude Lee Culick and the late Courtney Eugene Culick. She was a 1978 graduate of Sumter High School and was an employee of Edwards and Mims Insurance Agency for 32 years. She attended Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she sang specials for worship service. Karen enjoyed puzzles, shopping, and especially spending time with her family.

     Surviving Mrs. Gause, in addition to her mother Noveleen of Scranton, are: her son, Gene Gause of Kingstree; mother-in-law Maedine Gause of Kingstree; sisters, Debra (John Ervin) Chapman of Winnsboro, Wanda Culick of Scranton, and Robyn (Roy) Jones of Georgetown; brother-in-law, Donald Gause of Charleston; nieces, Lisa Robinson, Michelle Rabon, Courtney Anderson, and Kristen Gause; step niece, Chasity Hopkins.

      Karen was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Lee Gause.

      The graveside funeral service will be held 2 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church following the service.

      Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, PO Box 338, Kingstree, SC 29556.  Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Ida Kathleen Barker Evans, 96, wife of the late Willard Dye (W.D.) Evans, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1927 in Lumberton, NC to Prentice Reid Barker, Sr. and Ida Thelma Britt Barker. Kathleen is survived by her son, David Barker Evans, and his wife, Stephanie.

Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, David Hunter (Alex) Evans and Hanna Kathleen Evans (Hugh) McCutchen and their children, Benjamin David Evans, and John Harris McCutchen, who provide much love and laughter.

Kathleen is also survived by a host of family and friends who will treasure her memory. In addition to her husband and parents, Kathleen was predeceased by her first son, Willard Dye “Dee” Evans, Jr.; her sister, Helen Reid Barker Kellahan; and five brothers, Pitman Warwick Barker, John Alexander Barker, Ernest Knox Barker, Horace Russell Barker, and Prentice Reid Barker, Jr.

Kathleen grew up in Lumberton, NC on a tobacco and dairy farm and was an avid horsewoman. Following her graduation from Lumberton High School, she attended Coker College, SC. Kathleen transferred to East Carolina University, NC and graduated with a B.S. in business. After teaching bookkeeping in Dunn, NC, Kathleen moved to Kingstree, SC and married W.D. in 1954. They remained happily married for 60 years.

Kathleen also employed her business skills at Winslow Chevrolet and for the Superintendent of Education, Williamsburg County, SC. She was instrumental in the founding of Williamsburg Academy where she taught typing and bookkeeping. One of her greatest joys was to serve as secretary/bookkeeper for W.D. Evans and Son for 30 years. Kathleen was a charter member of the Kingstree Presbyterian Church and was an active, devoted member. She served as the treasurer for the Women in the Church for 30 years.

Kathleen shared her musical talent by playing piano for the early service at Bethel Presbyterian Church for 6 years. She greatly enjoyed time with family, cross stitching, playing bridge with friends, and wonderful excursions to the beach.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all in the community who reached out in various ways. Special thanks are offered to Delores McFadden, Suzanne Arnau, Dana

Williams and Amedisys Hospice staff. The family will receive friends from 5-7 on Saturday March 25 at Kingstree Presbyterian Church.

The funeral service will be 2 P.M. Sunday, March 26, in Kingstree Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Dee Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund – Williamsburg Academy Development Fund of Williamsburg Academy, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC; or Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.