Joseph Leon Coker, 58, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at MUSC Medical Center in Charleston, SC.

Mr. Coker was born March 7, 1965, in Columbia, SC, the son of the late Mary Coker Mitchell. He was a graduate of Irmo High School and  attended Charleston Southern University. Joseph was a chef at several restaurants in Murrells Inlet, SC and was the former owner of Cactus Kate’s in Coward. Joseph was also an accomplished artist.

Surviving Mr. Coker are: his son, Austin Coker and daughter, Summer Coker, both of New Zion; a stepdaughter, Meredith (Cory) Biggs of Kannapolis, NC; a grandson Henry;  his brother, Robert Mitchell, III of Lexington; his stepfather, Robert “Bobby” Mitchell, Jr. of Lexington; his best friend, Greg Altman of Nashville, TN; and the mother of his children, Debra A. Reardon of New Zion.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Betty Pope Szczepanski, 85, wife of the late Frank Szczepanski, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree, SC.

     Mrs. Szczepanski was born February 13, 1938, in Marion County, SC, the daughter of the late Ephraim Pope and Beulah Rentz Pope. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and worked at Warsaw Manufacturing for many years and several other merchandise stores around town. “Miss Betty” enjoyed crocheting, especially baby blankets and many other crafts too. She was a member of Life Center Pentecostal Holiness Church where she happily served as a greeter.

     Surviving Betty are: her daughters, Denise (Billy) McKnight of Kingstree, SC, and Vicki (Darby) Fulton of Salters, SC; four grandchildren, Travis (Nancy) McKnight and Nicole (Trey) Coker, both of Kingstree, Dwayne (Joyce) Pate, of Sumter, and Elliott (Lindsey) Fulton, of Kingstree;  and son-in-law, Kris McGee, of Lake City. Also surviving Mrs. Szczepanski are six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband Frank, Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, James Alton Haselden; daughter, LuAnn Welch; son-in-law, Gene Welch; grandson, Davy McKnight and granddaughters, Gina Welch, and Amanda McGee.

     A celebration of her life will be held at 4:30 PM Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Life Center Pentecostal Holiness Church, with a visitation beginning at 4 PM just prior to the service. The burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the Life Center Pentecostal Holiness Church New Building Fund, 2111 M.L. King, Jr. Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

Bobby Smith, 88, husband of Myrtle Gause Powell Smith, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree, SC.

     Mr. Smith was born June 23, 1935, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Ollie Steel Smith and Chloie Dewese Chinnes Smith. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a veteran of the US Air Force. Bobby was a farmer and a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and attended Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church.

     Surviving Mr. Smith, in addition to his wife Myrtle of Kingstree, are: stepchildren, Ricky Powell of Florence, Randy Powell of Kingstree, Ronald (Marian) Evans of Manning, Angela (David) Duke of Gaston, and Arnold Evans of Columbia; three brothers, Jimmy (Debbie) Smith of Culpeper, Virginia, Roy “Buddy” (Margaret) Smith of Pooler, GA, and Dickie (Johnnie) Smith of Florence; and a sister, Faye Osborne of Scranton. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by stepchildren, Jerry and Donald Evans and Tammy Jones, brother, Raleigh Hugh “Bubba” Smith,  and sisters, Betty Floyd and Sybil Vause.

     A memorial service will be held at 12 PM Friday, November 10, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Mr. Smith’s family will greet friends beginning at 11 AM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, PO Box 338, Kingstree, SC 29556.   Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Frank Wesley McIntosh, III age 79, of Camden, NC died on Friday, October 27, 2023, at his residence. Born in Ft. Dix, NJ on May 28, 1944, to the late Frank Wesley McIntosh, II and Ann Dugger McIntosh. As a Vietnam war veteran in the U.S. Army, Frank often attended reunions with his Scout Platoon #2-47 Infantry. After his service in the Army, he served in Hospital Administration as the Director of Human Resources at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Loris Community Hospital. He was a long-time member of the Loris Civitan Club, serving in various officer positions. He was also recently a member of the River City Shag Club and a regular attender of Sawyers Creek Baptist Church.

Frank was a fun-loving guy who never met a stranger, he was always willing to lend a helping hand, and he loved working in his yard. He also took every chance he could to go to the beach and to have a good time with friends. But above all of this, his passion in life was his kids, his grandkids, and his family.

He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Uniacke (Sean) of Raleigh, NC; one son, Wes McIntosh (Michelle) of Camden, NC; one brother, Bill McIntosh (Lynn) of Seabrook Island, SC; sisters, JoAnn Gibbs (John) of Hilton Head Island, SC and Mary Wicker Hance of Kingstree, SC; and, five grandchildren Annika McIntosh, Alexandra McIntosh, Lillian McIntosh, Patch Uniacke, and Connor Uniacke.

A visitation/viewing will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, NC. A second visitation/viewing will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. A graveside service will be held at Williamsburg Cemetery in Kingstree, SC on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in his honor to the Loris Civitan Club (P.O. Box 451, Loris, SC 29569 c/o Larry Dawsey), Sawyer’s Creek Baptist Church (http://www.sawyerscreek.org/online-giving), or River City Shag Club (P.O. Box 426, Camden, NC 27921).

Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is assisting the McIntosh Family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com  or www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

      Edith Carmen McClary Covington, 82, wife of Raymond Chesley Covington, died peacefully at home Monday, October 30, 2023, after a long illness.

     Mrs. Covington was born November 25, 1940, in Kingstree, SC, the daughter of the late Hugh Alex McClary and Edith L. Rodgers McClary. She was a 1959 graduate of Kingstree High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Coker College. Mrs. Covington taught business classes such as shorthand, accounting, typing, and bookkeeping for 22 years at Kingstree High School and Kingstree Senior High School. In 1985, following retirement, she and her husband Raymond opened R&CC Framers. Carmen was a lover of the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and horseback riding. She enjoyed photography, crafts with cones, pods, and dried flowers. She had a great love for her animals. She rescued animals in need, especially dogs and horses. She was an avid horseback rider and her prize Palamino was named Bess. Carmen also collected wren figurines.

     Surviving Mrs. Covington, in addition to her husband Raymond of Kingstree, are: sister-in-law, Janice Covington Russell of Sumter; cousins, Ondra (Bert) Hanna, Joyce Gibbons, Judy (Michael) McClary, Tammy (Gamby) Smith, and Melissa (Mike) Langmo; special friend Carol Clarke; and several nieces and nephews.

     Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Covington’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church, 8378 Hemingway Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Williamsburg County Animal Care and Control, 200 County Camp Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.  

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

     Thomas “Tommy” Randolph Goude, 83, husband of the late Betty Grier Goude, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Regency Hospital of Florence, SC.

     Mr. Goude was born January 25, 1940, in Hemingway, SC, the son of the late Liston Thomas Goude and Dorothy Douglas Goude. He was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and a US Navy veteran. Mr. Goude retired as head of maintenance at Baxter Health Care after more than thirty years of service. Tommy enjoyed working on electronics and computers as a hobby.

     Surviving Tommy are: his daughter, Marie G. (Doug) Filyaw of Cades, SC; two sisters, Louise (Steve) Richardson of Johnsonville and Annie Ruth Goude of Hemmingway; two grandchildren, Erin Filyaw (Josh) Pierce and Katie Filyaw (Byron) Coker, both of Hebron; daughter-in-law, Priscilla Goude of Florence; and a nephew, Brad Richardson of Johnsonville. In addition to his parents and his wife Betty, Tommy was preceded in death by a son, Thomas R. “Randy” Goude.

     Special thanks to the staff at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center, MUSC Florence, and Regency Hospital for their care and compassion.

     A graveside funeral service will be held 2 PM Friday, October 27, 2023, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or online at www.dav.org  or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or online at www.woundedwarrior project.org.

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

Emily April Dorrell Blocker, 46, wife of Michael Blocker, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital after a long, heroic 6-year battle with breast cancer.

     Emily was born December 2, 1976, in Kingstree, the daughter of Kathryn Thompson Dorrell and the late Barry Miller Dorrell. Emily was a 1995 graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and attended Coastal Carolina University. She was a pharmacy tech with Walmart for thirteen years. Emily became a strong advocate for breast cancer research and support to many women who received that diagnosis. She always wanted to help others, so she listened, gave advice, encouraged them, and raised awareness about the disease. She worked with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Organization to further her reach in helping others, participating in races, walks, and fundraisers.

     Surviving Emily, in addition to her husband Michael of Greenville and her mother Kathy of Kingstree,  are: four daughters, Ryan, Mya, Cori, and Tori, all of Greenville; two brothers, Phillip (Marisor) Dorrell of Baldwin, MD and Billy (Amber) Dorrell of  Rock Hill, SC; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, Emily was preceded in death by her brother Joseph Byron “Joey” Dorrell.

     A memorial service will be held 3 PM Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Overbrook Baptist Church at 1705 E. North Street,  Greenville, SC 29607. Emily’s family will greet friends in Kingstree from 3 to 5 PM Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380 or online at www.komen.org  or to a charity of one’s choice.

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

     Mary Jane Coward Richardson, 77, wife of Jimmy Richardson, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center in Cades, SC.

     Jane was born July 28, 1946, in Kingstree, SC, the daughter of the late James Peden Coward and Jewel Irene Cleveland Coward. She was a 1964 graduate of Kingstree High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Francis Marion University. Jane was an elementary school teacher in Williamsburg County School District for 17 years. She was a member of the Margaret Gregg Gordon Chapter of The Daughters of the Revolution and was a member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church. Jane enjoyed reading and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

     Surviving Jane, in addition to her husband of 59 years Jimmy, are son, Lance Richardson  and daughter, Jeanine McCrea, both of Kingstree, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 6:30 PM Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Kingstree Presbyterian Church, 229 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556.  Jane’s family will greet friends at the church from 5:30 to 6:30 just prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

William Wright “Billy” McAllister, 76, husband of Jeanette Feagin McAllister, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, Sunday, October 1, 2023.

     Billy was born March 31, 1947, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late William W. McAllister and Rowena Powell McAllister. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School who served as a firefighter in Chattanooga, TN, worked in construction at Farmers Telephone Co-Op, and owned and operated a home repair and construction business to complete his career. Billy also served in the US Army National Guard in Tennessee and South Carolina. He was a member of Broad Swamp Pentecostal Holiness Church and attended Cades Pentecostal Holiness Church.

     Surviving Billy, in addition to his wife of 57 years, Jeanette, are:  his son, Andy (Tammy) McAllister of Myrtle Beach; grandchildren, Drew (Sara) McAllister of Myrtle Beach, Austin (Cassidy) McAllister of Scranton, Brian McAllister of Kingstree, and Paige, Emma, Mary Helen and Lizzie Kellahan of Kingstree; daughter-in-law, Tracy Floyd McAllister of Kingstree; sister, Rose Carraway of Latta; and dear friends who were like his children, Conrad and Blair Kellahan of Kingstree; and a beloved family member, Wanda Lynch, who assisted in caring for Billy during his illness. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Brian McAllister, brothers, Charles and Carl McAllister, sisters, Libby Matthews, Ann Dukes, and Deola Cumbee.

     Graveside funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Smith Cemetery in Cades, SC. Billy’s family will receive friends and family 5-7 PM Tuesday, October 3^rd at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN or online at www.stjude.org.

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

Linda Grimes Tisdale, 76, wife of Clark Tisdale, Jr., died peacefully, Saturday, September 30, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

     Linda was born February 4, 1947, in Charleston, SC, a daughter of the late Lewell Grimes and Edna Blakely Grimes. She was a graduate of Murray High School in Charleston, SC. Linda retired as a customer service representative from Farmers Telephone Co-Op after 20 plus years of service. She was a very active member of Union Presbyterian Church, singing in the choir and participating in the Leila Salters Circle. Linda especially enjoyed their family trips to the beach and supporting their grandchildren in all of their endeavors, especially sports events. Linda’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to her special friends and church family that supported her during her illness.

     Surviving Linda, in addition to her husband of 54 years, Clark Tisdale, Jr., are: children, Carla T. (Danny) Vega of Chapin, SC, Gregory C. (Jill) Tisdale of Kingstree, and Dawn (Mac) Wadford of Kingstree; grandchildren, Alexa (Joshua) McCleery, Daniel, Josie, Carly, Vera, Faith and Zoe Vega, Sarah Blakely (Paul) Amann, Reed Tisdale, Anna Tisdale, Madi Wadford, Ty Wadford, and Audrey Wadford; sisters, Betty Carrigg of Charleston, Pat Davis of Yonges Island, Amanda Johnson of Bloomington, MN, and Mary Conway of Charleston; sister-in-law, Janice Knight of Charleston; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brother Michael Grimes and her sister, Doris Darling.

     Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, October 6, 2023, at Union Presbyterian Church with burial in Tisdale Cemetery. Linda’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

Roland Curtis Williamson, 82, husband of Francine Sweeney Williamson, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at MUSC Florence.

Roland was born May 28, 1941, in Kingstree, a son of the late Hoyt Stephen Williamson and Bertie Caulder Williamson. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and St. Andrews Presbyterian College and did graduate work at University of Georgia. Roland was the owner of Williamsburg Travel.

Surviving Roland, in addition to his wife Francine are:  his two sons, Jason (Melissa) Williamson of Canton, GA and Justin (Tarah) Williamson of Savannah, GA; a daughter, Erin (Heath) Avery of Hamilton, AL; grandson, Tristin Williamson; 2 brothers, Aubrey (Emma Lois) Williamson of Kingstree and Joe Williamson of Cades. In addition to his parents, Roland was preceded in death by brothers, Laverne Williamson, Alva “Bubba” Williamson, and Henry Williamson.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Kingstree First Baptist Church with burial in Williamson Cemetery. Roland’s family will greet friends 5 to 7 PM Friday, September 29, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

Gayle Hapeshis, widow of George Hapeshis, died on Monday September 4, 2023, at her home in Kingstree. Gayle was born in Hartsville, SC on June 23, 1950, to Ransie Colon Johnson and Ola Mae Edwards Johnson. She was a high school graduate, having attended Darlington and Florence County schools then later becoming a certified nursing assistant. Her life’s mission was being a mother and grandmother while graciously caring for others. She also worked at Belk in Kingstree and delighted in the opportunity to care for children and others in her community. She loved her neighbors and devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, family, and friends. Spending time with her grandchildren was her favorite thing to do. Gayle was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church     .

     Surviving are her children; daughter, Shelby Sutusky of Irmo, sons Philip Hapeshis (Marsha) Of Walhalla, Chris Hapeshis (Maggie) of Pawleys Island, Louis Hapeshis (Wendy) of Central, grandchildren; Jim and Georgia Kellahan, Stella Sutusky, Madison and Karsyn Hapeshis, Addy and Ava Hapeshis, Nicholas, Lauren, and Sydney Hapeshis and two sisters; Louise Dye and Melinda Gandy both of Hartsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, her brothers, Jimmy Johnson and Pete Johnson, sisters, Lois Boykin and Shelby Hall, and son in law, Stephen Sutusky.

     A graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, September 8, 2023, at Piedmont Cemetery in Bishopville, SC. The family will receive friends from 11AM – 12PM Friday, September 8, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.

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

Jennie Burgess Cox of Kingstree, SC died on Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Murrells Inlet. Jennie was born in Kingstree on September 9, 1928, to James Keels Burgess and Sallie Bartell Burgess. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Winthrop College. She taught for 26 years at Williamsburg Academy and in Williamsburg County Schools. She enjoyed substitute teaching for many years after retiring. Jennie was an active member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church and the Berean Sunday School Class. She enjoyed playing bridge, shanghi, and hanging out with “the Girls.” She was an avid Clemson Tiger fan and world traveler. Jennie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was pre-deceased by her son, Bill Cox.

Surviving are her daughter, Carolyn McGill of Murrells Inlet, her daughter-in-law, Sally Cox of Beaufort, her grandchildren, Chase McGill (Margaret) and Browder McGill of Pawley’s Island, Billy McGill (Julia) of Mt. Pleasant, Witt Cox (Sarah) of Beaufort and Jennie Cox of Charleston, and her great-grandchildren, Mary Mac, Charlotte, and Davis McGill and Hazel and Hewitt Cox.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1PM, Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.  The family will receive friends following the service in Grace Hall.  The burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Joan Baker Thompson passed away peacefully at her home in Myrtle Beach on August 7^th, 2023. Her son, Chris, and her dear friend and private nurse, Kim, were at her side. She was ninety years old.

Mrs. Thompson was born in Kingstree, S.C. on May 30, 1933, to the late Ruby Cantey Baker and the late Joseph Fletcher Baker. She was predeceased by her husband of almost fifty years, H. Erwin Thompson, Sr.

Surviving Mrs. Thompson are her two sons whom she adored, H. Erwin (Ki) Thompson, Jr. and his wife, Carol, of Murrells Inlet, and Dr. D. Christopher Thompson of Myrtle Beach. Also surviving her are her beloved siblings and their spouses, which include Dr. F. Keels Baker and his wife Laura of Manning, Jeri B. Phillips and her husband Leroy also of Manning, and Angie B. Bland and her husband Jimmy of Mayesville. In addition, Mrs. Thompson is survived by a host of treasured nieces and nephews who meant the world to her and whom she loved visiting and hosting.

Mrs. Thompson earned her B. S. and MAT degrees from Winthrop College in 1955 and 1975 respectfully. She continued her education in 1976 at The University of South Carolina where she obtained certifications to serve as principal, superintendent, and vocational director for the State of South Carolina.

As a consummate educator and administrator, Mrs. Thompson enjoyed a stellar career in education that spanned more than five decades. During the early part of her career, she taught math and home economics in Hampton, Virginia; Indiantown, S.C.; Kingstree, S.C.; and Richmond, Virginia. In 1974, she became the State Director of Home Economics Education, in Columbia, S.C., working directly under Dr. Cyril Busbee. Upon her return to Kingstree in 1978, Mrs. Thompson spent the next twenty years serving in a variety of positions including as the Principal of Kingstree Junior High School, the Principal of Kingstree Senior High School, an institution that she had served some thirty years prior as its first female student body president, and as the Assistant Superintendent of Education for Williamsburg County Schools. After a brief retirement in 1998, she returned to the profession that she loved so dearly in 2002 to serve as Head of School for The Williamsburg Academy, in Kingstree, for an additional eight years.

Mrs. Thompson loved her community, and she loved working to improve the lives of others. To that end, she was a former President of The Kingstree Rotary Club, a former member and Chairman of the Board of Williamsburg Technical College, an active member of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, member of the Kingstree First Baptist Church’s Decorating Committee and a Deacon in The Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. In 2001, she was named “Benefactor” by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.         

In the autumn of Mrs. Thompson’s life, she developed a very deep affinity for beautiful sunsets. She saw them as colorful symbols of God’s goodness, grace and power. Accompanied by her son, Chris, she had the opportunity to view many amazing sunsets from such places as Alaska, Curacao and St. Croix. However, some of her most memorable sunsets were seen during dinner from the terrace of the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, and from small sailing vessels floating freely between Key West and Sunset Key. At these special moments, she never failed to speak of the closeness that she felt to God and of the awesome beauty and majesty of the earth that he had created.

Ki and Chris would like to thank Dr. Raymond K. Allen of Kingstree for his dear friendship and the exceptional medical care given to their mother over the past thirty-five years. In addition, they would also like to thank their mother’s last, best friend, confidant, and exceptional private nurse, Mrs. Kimberly Harlan, for the care, unwavering love and devotion shown to their mother throughout the last four years.

A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, August 16^th at 2 PM at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree. Interment will follow at Williamsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm in Grace Hall located adjacent to the church sanctuary.  The Rev. Josie Holler is officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or a charity of one’s choosing.

Ms. Judith Ann Osborne, 68, died Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Summerville Community Hospice House in Summerville, SC.

     Ms. Osborne was born January 23, 1955, in Manning, SC, a daughter of the late William Otto Osborne and Virginia Irene O. Osborne. She was a graduate of Goose Creek High School and was a civil servant secretary for the US Navy in North Charleston.

     Surviving Ms. Osborne are: a sister, Evelyn O. Justice of N. Charleston; a niece who was like a daughter to her, Jennifer O. Parker; and several other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Judith was preceded in death by siblings, William Larry Osborne, Vivian O. Humbert, and Henry Laverne Osborne.

      A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Greeleyville Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, 281 Easler Highway, Greeleyville, SC  29056.

     Online condolences can be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

     Mr. Oneil Bernard Byrdic, 82, died Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his home in Lexington, SC.

     Mr. Byrdic was born April 8, 1941, in the Suttons Community of Williamsburg County, SC, a son of the late Paul Monroe Byrdic and Gertrude Cantley Byrdic. He was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and was the owner/operator of Byrdic’s Heating and Cooling before retiring.  Oneil enjoyed working on small projects, riding around, and spending time with family and friends.  He was a member of Cades Baptist Church.

     Surviving Mr. Byrdic are: his daughter, Jan (Terry) McElveen of Lexington; his son, Neil (Angie) Byrdic of West Columbia; grandson, Shawn (Troy) McElveen of Naples, Italy; granddaughter, Kaitlin McElveen of Spartanburg, SC; sister, Jeretta Brasington of Summerton; brother, Pete (Lettie) Byrdic of Conway; Best Buddy, Al (Brenda) Epps of Kingstree; special granddaughter, Hunter (Christopher) House of Buford, GA; special friend, Renee` (Jeff) Wallace of Lexington; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Oneil was preceded in death by brothers, Monroe Byrdic and Roger Byrdic; sisters, Janice Lambert and Jenvia Laird.

      A memorial service will be held 2 PM Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC. Oneil’s family will greet friends following the service.

     Memorials may be made to Cades Baptist Church, PO Box 69, Cades, SC 29518.  Online condolences can be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Katherine “Kat” Knight Powell, 93, wife of the late Hartley Leland “Junior” Powell, Sr., died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home in the Sandy Bay Community of Kingstree, SC, surrounded by her family.

“Miss Kat” was born March 15, 1930, in Florence County, a daughter of  the late Ralph Decatur Knight and Louise Jordan Knight. She was a devoted homemaker who cherished her family, her church, and her community. She enjoyed cooking for all of them and was well known for her chicken and dumplings and her biscuits. She was a wonderful mother and an exceptional grandmother.

Surviving Mrs. Powell are: her daughter,  June (Julian) Holliday; sons, H. Leland Powell, Jr. and Tommy W. (Terry) Powell, all of Kingstree; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Ina Blake of Salters, SC and Anita Haynes of Anderson, SC.. In addition to her parents and her husband of 56 years, Junior, Miss Kat was preceded in death by: her son Neil Powell; daughter-in-law Sandy Powell; great granddaughter, Katelyn Powell; brothers, Sam Knight, Donald Knight, and Glenn Knight; sisters, Geneva Smith, Gertrude Thompson, and Mattie Sue Kennedy.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, July 31, 2023, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial to follow at Sandy Bay Cemetery. Miss Kat’s family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10 AM just prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 188 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

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