Albert LeRoy “Roy” Scott, III, 55, died at home in Kingstree, SC, Saturday, December 17, 2022.

     Mr. Scott was born November 5, 1967, in Kingstree, the son of the late Albert LeRoy Scott, Jr. and Dorothy Turner Scott. He was a high school graduate and attended the University of South Carolina and Winthrop University. Roy was a veteran of the US Navy and was a Methodist. Roy was a self-employed computer technician.

     Surviving Mr. Scott are: two sisters, Helen (Arnold) Tyler of Kingstree and Dorothy Jane (Bobby) McCaskill of Battleboro, NC; two uncles, Ray (Emily) Turner of Darlington, SC and Charles Odom, of Gibson, NC ; an aunt, Davis Plummer of Clio, SC; nephews and niece, John Tyler, Jr. and Jason Tyler, both of Kingstree, and Russell (Rebecca) Mouzon of Tarboro, NC and Brandy (Moe) Sledge, of Rocky Mount, NC; and Roy’s beloved fur baby, Precious. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his fiancée, Linda Fitch.

          A memorial service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held 3 PM, Monday, December 26, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Roy’s family will greet friends at the funeral home at 2 PM Monday just before the service.

     Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Betty Ross “Betsy” Almond Haselden, 80, wife of the late James Alton Haselden, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Summerville, SC.

     Mrs. Haselden was born October 16, 1942, in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Betty Ross Almond and William Almond. She was a retired nurse. Betsy enjoyed cross-stitching, cooking, and gardening. She was a member of Kingstree Church of God.

     Surviving Mrs. Haselden are: four daughters, Amy (John) Liebenrood of Summerville, SC, Kaye Emsley (Dean Dobson) of Piedmont, SC, and Vicki (Darby) Fulton and Denise (Billy) McKnight, both of Kingstree, SC; a sister, Julia (Joel) Martin of Charlotte; 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

     In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Haselden was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Luann Welch, 2 granddaughters, Gina Welch and Amanda McGee, and a grandson, Davey McKnight.

     Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

     Memorials may be made to Susan G Komen for the Cure, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 753480 or online at www.Komen.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

JoAnne Boyd Sires, 91, wife of the late Jasper Marion Sires, III, died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree, surrounded by her beloved family.

Mrs. Sires was born August 26, 1931, in Lane, SC, a daughter of the late Charles Boyd and Matelon Bevis Boyd. She was a 1949 graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Coker College before marrying Marion. JoAnne worked for many years at Farmers Telephone Cooperative and Colonial Rubber Works before retiring. Following retirement JoAnne was the  receptionist at Williamsburg Funeral Home for a number of years, a job she truly enjoyed.

JoAnne’s first and foremost love was her family. Even as a child, JoAnne looked forward to visiting her maternal grandfather and cousins in Jonesville, SC and recounted those stories to her children as they grew up. The Boyd cousins in Williamsburg County were equally important throughout her life and as her family grew, she welcomed each new member with delight.  She was also proud of her hometown of Lane and often shared stories of growing up there. Marion’s family became her family when they married, and her mother-in-law Emmie became her “second mother” and gave her further cooking lessons adding to the ones Matelon had started. Cooking became a gift of love for her family. She eventually wrote a cookbook as her legacy, but her legacy was so much more. As her family expanded to include sons-in-law, grands and great-grands, she instilled the importance of being together by cooking weekly Sunday dinners for all who could come. Many family friends were fed at Granny Jo’s table over the years, and thus came the name for her cookbook, “Sunday Dinner at Granny’s.” She loved celebrations of any kind, especially birthdays and Christmas. After she retired, she enjoyed volunteering for Tidelands Hospice and outings with her Red Hat Society group, “The Flighty Ladies”. For many years she enjoyed her time as a member of The Garden Makers Garden Club. JoAnne was a member of Union Presbyterian Church.

Surviving Mrs. Sires are: her three daughters and their husbands: Beth S. and Billy Horton of Kingstree, SC, Sheryl S. and Mark Scott of Salters, SC and Michelle S. and Brice Benton of Kingstree, SC; five grandchildren, Elissa H. (Tim) Swicord and William B. “B” (Cheray) Horton all of Kingstree, Sarah S. (Bryan) Kelley of Greenville, SC, Gordon (Annie Bauer) Scott of Kingstree, and Marion B. (Juston) McClary of Kingstree, SC; ten great grandchildren, Jay Swicord, Chandler Swicord, Henry Swicord, Alec Hagwood, Austin (Alyssa) Hagwood, Caitie Horton, Salters and Emma Kelley, and Jack and Mae Scott; 1 great-great granddaughter, Charlee Suzanne Hagwood; two special nieces who were like daughters, Adrienne Foust (Bob) Shinta of Salters, SC and Carol Shepard (C.J.) Morgan of Scurry, TX and a niece who was more like a sister, Brenda B. (Sammy) Pringle of Surfside Beach, SC; her sister-in law, Jean S. (Carlisle) Shirer of Salters, SC;  many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews; and her dear little Doxie, Phoebe.

In addition to her husband Marion and her parents, JoAnne was preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses, Charles Winston Boyd and his wife Lillian, Louise B. Cox and her husband Richard, Mamie Lee B. Mishoe and her husband Frank, Frances B. Lovelace and her husband Ben, and Bevis B. Shepard and her husband Ector; a sister-in-law Leila Sires Foust and her husband Jim.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Troy Gamble, nurses and staff of Williamsburg Regional Hospital and sitters Shelly Graham and Mary Greggs for taking caring of our mama like she was their own. Their compassionate care made a difficult time much easier.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC with burial to follow in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery.  JoAnne’s family will greet friends Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home and other times at her home.

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

Annie Laurie Blakely Stackley, 82, the wife of the late Herbert Van Keuren Stackley, Sr., passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Stackley was born June 10, 1940, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Laurie Eugene Blakely and  Iva Gamble Blakely McIntosh. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and attended Coker College. She was employed at The Exchange Bank of Kingstree and later worked at USDA-Farmers Home Administration for 20 years.  Mrs. Stackley was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Stackley are: her son, Herbert “Herb” Van Keuren Stackley, Jr.; a brother, Eugene G. Blakely (Claudia); a sister-in-law, Gertha Graham Stackley; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

The family would like to especially thank Dr. Troy Gamble for his care and compassion during Annie Laurie’s illness.

A graveside service will be held 2 PM Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Williamsburg Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.  The family will receive visitors at the home on Scott Street. 

Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet St, Kingstree, SC, 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Marilea Hanna-Dooley, 87 of Washougal, Washington passed away on October 29, 2022, at her residence.

Marilea was born on April 22, 1935, to James and Ruby Hanna in Kingstree, South Carolina. After graduating from Kingstree High School in 1953, she went on to study at Winthrop College, and in 1957, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Education. She was granted her teaching certificate from the State of Washington in 1962 and began her 25-year career as an elementary school teacher.

In 1987, Marilea retired and spent her time puttering in her flower gardens, enjoying her travels across the United States and spending time with family and friends. She was a voracious reader. Marilea was a joyful presence with her colorful clothes, creative fashion choices and wonderful sense of humor. She was a strong compassionate woman filled with a desire to live her life to the fullest and to be loved by others. Her spirit of determination was contagious.

Marilea was predeceased by her parents, brother, William “Billy” Hanna and sister, Idella “Ikey” Brown. She is survived by her three daughters, Bobbilea Muncey, Ruby Welinski and Shirley Overman; three grandchildren, Robert Nelson, Patrick Overman, Jr., and Christopher Overman; sister Jimmie Grace Hanna of St Simons Island, GA and brother Henry “Buddy” Hanna (Brenda) of Dalzell, SC and sister-in-law Johnette “Johnnie” Brown Hanna Judy of Lugoff, SC

There will be no memorial service held. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Sharon Johnson Player, 69, wife of the late Charles Larry Player, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her home in St. Stephen, SC.

Mrs. Player was born September 21, 1953, in Charleston, SC, the daughter of the late Thomas Clyburne Johnson and Nettie Omagene Dalton Johnson. She was a graduate of Berkeley County schools and Roper Nursing School, where she was the recipient of The Irene Dixon Award, the highest honor for a graduate. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Roper Hospital and Williamsburg Regional Hospital before retiring. After retirement she returned to work as a personal caregiver for many in the community. Sharon was a member of Spring Gulley Baptist Church in Andrews, SC. She enjoyed shopping, gardening and catfishing.

Surviving Mrs. Player are: 2 sons, Shane (Michele) Green of Summerville, SC and Larry (Tricia) Player of Moncks Corner, SC; and 3 daughters, Shannon (John) Cason of Cottageville, SC, Laurie (Tim) Campbell of St Stephen, SC, and Pam (Seth) Overton of Salters, SC; 2 sisters, Susan (Wayne) Bellflower of Summerville, SC and Boogie (Pat) Foster of Goose Creek, SC; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

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

Kathy Sauls Quarles, 62, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

Kathy was born July 27, 1960, in Valdosta, GA, a daughter of the late Hadie Bryan “H.B.” Sauls and Marie Tindal Sauls. She was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and attended Williamsburg Technical College. Kathy enjoyed puzzles, crafts, cards, fishing and especially loving on her grandchildren. She was a member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.

Surviving Ms. Quarles are: her son, Steven Quarles of Kingstree, SC; her daughter, Kimberly (Heath) Tisdale of Effingham, SC; 4 grandchildren, Wyatt, Bentley, Carley and Matthew; 2 brothers, Dale (Kathy) Sauls of Rock Hill, SC and Kenny (Flossie) Sauls of Lake City, SC; 2 sisters, Debi (James) Porter of Cades, SC and Nancy (Jamie) Brown of Cleveland, GA; and a special friend, Robert Shaw. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Randy Sauls and Greg Sauls.

A memorial service will be held 3 PM, Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Kingstee Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Martha Ellen Cromer, 91, died peacefully Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Wellmore of Daniel Island in Charleston, SC.

     Miss Cromer was born November 19, 1931, in Kingstree, SC, the daughter of the late Lindsay Harper Cromer, Jr. and Myrtle Bernice Askins Cromer. She graduated as Salutatorian of her Class of 1949 at Kingstree High School, attended Coker College and graduated from Carolina College of Commerce. Miss Martha Ellen was a former employee of the Army Corps of Engineers and retired from the Internal Revenue Service,  working several jobs until she was eighty years old. She was a 50 year member of Beta Sigma Phi and enjoyed international travel, sewing, reading, gardening and being with her younger cousins.

       Miss Martha Ellen is survived by numerous cousins including: Rebecca Avrett, Debbie Garland, Jerianne Peele, Patty Biggerstaff, Peyton Avrett, Will Avrett, and Austin Avrett; and godchildren, Lori Anne Mann, Mary Kneece Lane, and Rande Allen Lane.

          Graveside services will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Williamsburg Cemetery on East Main Street in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, PO Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648-1178 or the American Cancer Society at www.donate3.cancer.org.

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

     Carolyn Player Gudenas, 85, loving wife of Joseph George Gudenas, Jr., died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Rock Hill, SC.

     Carolyn was born November 4, 1937, in Salters, SC, the daughter of the late Edward Ashby Player and Addie Kirby Player. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School, Hamlet Hospital School of Nursing and Illinois Central College where she received a certificate as an Operating Room Technician. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. Carolyn enjoyed beachcombing, travelling, boating, fishing, shopping and especially spending time with her grandsons. And throughout all of those activities that she enjoyed, she never met a stranger, taking time to get to know everyone she met along the way.

       In addition to her husband of 66 years, Joe of Rock Hill, Carolyn is survived by her son Jay (Debbie) Gudenas of Rock Hill; 2 grandsons, Joseph E. “Joey” (Kellie) Gudenas of Portland, OR and Brian L. (Shahad) Gudenas of Memphis, TN; and one great granddaughter, Evie Gudenas of Portland, OR.

          Graveside services will be held 2 PM, Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery, 132 Mt. Vernon Road, Greeleyville, SC 29056. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-2805 or online at www.stjude.org.

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

Carolyne Brown Geddings Joye, 82, wife of Thomas DeWitt Joye, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, November 14, 2022, after an extended illness.

Born in Gourdin, SC, on January 21, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Carolyne Elizabeth Brown and James Ivey Geddings. Brownie was a Kingstree High School graduate, Class of 1958. Over her career, she was associated with the Exchange Bank of Kingstree and Williamsburg First National Bank. In her private life she enjoyed cooking and baking, reading, knitting, sewing, and shopping. She especially enjoyed the beach.

Brownie is survived by her devoted husband Tommy of 64 years, her son, Thomas DeWitt Joye, Jr. (Joanie) of Kingstree, SC, and her daughter, Carolyne Joye Bradford (Robert) of Tallahassee, FL. She was lovingly called Brownie by her grandchildren, Elise Bradford Thomas (Joe), William Bennett Bradford, and Sarah Rutledge Bradford. She was so pleased to have two great grandchildren, Bailey and R.J. Tucker. She is also survived by a sister, Cornelia Bell (David) and two brothers, James Geddings (Catherine) and William Geddings.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, William Bennett Joye and James Ernest Joye.

Graveside services will be held at Kingstree Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 11 AM. The family will receive friends following the service in Grace Hall at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. 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.

Mrs. Zulene Kelly Gandy, 96, wife of the late Rev. Wilson Charles “W.C.” Gandy, died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her home in Kingstree, surrounded by beloved family.

     Mrs. Gandy was born April 16, 1926, in Darlington County, SC, a daughter of the late Roy and Retha Gainey Kelly. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and was lovingly called “Old Grandma.” She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Gandy served alongside her husband in the SC Pentecostal Holiness Conference for many years and was a treasured pastor’s wife. She was a member of Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church where she especially enjoyed the women’s ministries.

     Surviving Mrs. Gandy are: her daughter, Sandra G. (Kenneth) McClary; four grandchildren, Ken (Sherri) McClary, Donald Dean (Melissa) McClary, Kimberly (Mark) Vice and Kelly Gandy; eight great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; siblings, Blease Kelly, Rev. Burch Kelly, Calvin Kelly, and Rev. Betty Gainey. In addition to her parents and her husband W.C.,  Mrs. Gandy was preceded in death by her son, Charles E. Gandy and his wife Carol McCutchen Gandy, and siblings, Bruce Kelly, Roy Kelly, Redmond Kelly, and Mary Jewel Evans.

     Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Mrs. Gandy’s family will greet friends at 1 PM at the funeral home just before the service.

     Memorials may be made to Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, 76 McCall Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Thomas Junior “Red-Eye” Kinard, 77, died Thursday, October 13, 2022, at his home in Greeleyville.

Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mr. Kinard’s family will receive friends Saturday from 5 to 7 PM at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Mr. Kinard was born October 9, 1945, in Bamberg, SC, a son of the late George Daniel Kinard and Margie Hyatt Kinard. He attended Kingstree High School and was retired from Martin Telephone Company. “Red-Eye” enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially cooking for his family and friends.

Surviving Mr. Kinard are: a son, Thomas Daniel (Sherry) Kinard; 2 daughters, Cheryl K. (Rusty) Sanders and Bridget A. Wise; a brother, Harry (Ginger) Kinard; 3 sisters, Anna (Joe) Barwick, Carolyn (Danny) Mixon, and Irene Disher; grandchildren, Brandy Howard, Heather Flannery, Kayla Powell, Daniel Kinard, and Jacob Kinard; great grandchildren, Devin McElveen, Caitlyn McElveen, Chloe Parker, Skyler Parker, Brantley Matthews, Hayden Mathers, Jayden Vearil, Megan Danielle Kinard and Bryce Kinard; and great great grandchild, Noah Ballesteros. In addition to his parents, Red-Eye was preceded in death by his first wife, Lydia Thomas Kinard, brothers, Nelson Kinard, George Kinard, and Ricky Kinard, sister, Sandra Quick, and grandchildren, Devin Richburg and Thomas R. Kinard.

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

Cynthia “Cindy” White Eaddy, 63, wife of William A. “Bill” Eaddy, died at home Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family.

     Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial in Sandy Bay Cemetery. Cindy’s family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.

     Mrs. Eaddy was born December 1, 1958, in Lake City, a daughter of the late John Ulmer White and Geneva Strickland White. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and a phlebotomist and was retired after working many years as a bookkeeper. Cindy enjoyed crafts, especially painting, woodworking, and stained glass. She was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.

     Surviving Mrs. Eaddy, in addition to her husband Bill, are: her children, Chris Eaddy, Angie (Thomas) Brooks, and Tiffany Filyaw; Grandchildren, C.J. Eaddy, Caitlyn (Morgan) Varney, Brandon Eaddy, Bill (Lance) Efird, Emily (Piercen) Lynch, Dylan Brooks, Tracey Eaddy, Jessie “Noodlehead” Chockley, Gage Filyaw, Will Eaddy, Dalton Filyaw, and Ben Eaddy; great grandchildren, Paisley Eaddy and Lainey Varney; siblings, Debbie (Bruce) Morris, Vickie (Mike) McKenzie, Sue (Glen) Tisdale, and Kym (Carl) Scott. In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by a sister Cheyrl McKenzie.

     Memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org or  to McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment and Research, McLeod Health Foundation, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502 or online at www.mcleodhealth.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

John Corris Baxley, 89, husband of Charlotte Coker McGee Baxley, died Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree.

     Mr. Baxley was born July 29, 1933, in Hemingway, SC, a son of the late Azalee Ray Baxley and George Washington Baxley. He was a graduate of Hemingway schools and was a self-employed merchant. He attended Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.

     Surviving Mr. Baxley, in addition to his wife Charlotte, are: a brother, D.D. (Frances) Baxley of Canton, NC; 2 sisters, Carol Poston of Hemingway and Yvonne (Randy) Loveless of Lake City; a stepson, Rannie McGee of Kingstree; 3 stepdaughters, Polly (William) Roberts of Andrews, SC, Pansy Gause of Charleston, and Debra (Tom) Britton of Hopkinsville, KY; 3 step-grandchildren, William Craig, Nikki Feathers, and Kristen Gause. In addition to his parents, Mr. Baxley was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Harrelson Baxley, brothers, Raymond Baxley and George Baxley, and a sister, Geneva Yarbrough.

          Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mr. Baxley’s family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.

     Memorials may be made to Corrie’s House, c/o Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

     Ronald Eugene Brown, 76, of Kingstree, SC, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. 

     A graveside funeral service will be held 3 PM, Sunday, October 9, 2022, at McClary Cemetery near Kingstree. Family and friends are invited to gather at Millwood Community Center following the service to share memories and a meal.

      Ronnie was born in Kingstree on February 22, 1946, and was the son of Alberta Owens Brown and Daniel Ralph Brown. He was married to his late wife Mary McClary Brown for 37 years until her passing in 2015. Ronnie was an Army Veteran serving his country in the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated employee of Farmers Telephone Company for more than 3 decades and after retirement went back to work at McAllister Motors, now LKQ. His legacy is one of hard work, integrity, kindness, and Christ like servitude. Ronnie was a loving husband and grandfather and leaves behind more beloved friends and family than we could name. 

     Surviving are: his grandchildren Whitney (Ben) Collins, Jacob Brown Snowden, Keaton (Elizabeth) Windham and their son, Ronnie’s only great grandchild, JT Windham; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda Holliday, Billy (Mary) McClary, Dean Carson, Regina Brown; nieces and nephews all of whom he loved as his own children, Caroline (Brandon) Stepp, Heather McClary, Justin (Heather) McClary, Hunter (Angie) Holliday, Bo (Erin) Carson, Shelly Carson, Danielle (Clint) Miles, Jennifer (Greg) Parrott; as well as his “second sons” Drew & Carey McClary and Jason & Shane Stillinger; and loved ones Mickey Snowden, Will Snowden, and Amy Snowden Adkins. 

     Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife  Mary McClary Brown, parents, Alberta Owens Brown and Daniel Ralph Brown, mother and father-in-law Bill and Mae Dell McClary, siblings, Daniel “Danny” Brown, Lorraine Brown Carson, Hazel Brown and Kenneth “Kenny” Brown, brother-in-law Bill Holliday, as well as his best friend of more than 55 years David Stillinger. 

     His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:21

 Memorials may be made to Children’s Miracle Network at https://donate.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Jerry Clifton Brown, Sr., 68, husband of Jean Easler Brown, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his home in Kingstree.

    Graveside services will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

     Mr. Brown was born March 27, 1954, in Chatom, AL, son of the late Howard Clifton Brown and Voncile Thorton Brown. Jerry was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and worked with his dad at Lane Pole Company until it closed. He retired from H & S Oil Company. Jerry  was a member of the Sportsman’s Hunting Club and the Red Dog Supper Club. He was a Shriner and attended Kingstree First Baptist Church.

     Surviving Mr. Brown , in addition to his wife Jean, are: a son, Jay Brown and a daughter; Tiffaney Brown, both of Florence; grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Brown, Alice-Ann Lea Brown, David Clifton Brown, and Avery Jean Brown; special grandchildren, Jay, Corinne and Joan Kellahan andTiller Kennedy; special nephew, Chris (Louisa) Kennedy of Kingstree; special cousin, Peggy Lewis of Alabama; a special friend, David (Marti) Walker of Columbia; and a sister, Sandra (Auddie) Brown of Kingstree

     Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Jessie Dale Price McCollough, 85, wife of the late Samuel Edward “Ted” McCullough, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree.

     Funeral services will be 11 AM, Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. McCollough’s family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM Wednesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

     Mrs. McCollough was born September 19, 1937, in Troy, SC, a daughter of the late William Burton Price and Mary Bernice Puckett Price. She was a graduate of Greenwood High School in Greenwood, SC. In 1959, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Christian Education from Erskine College and did graduate work at USC and Columbia College.

     Mrs. McCollough taught music in Kingstree public schools from 1959 to 1968. She was the organist at Williamsburg Presbyterian (USA) Church from 1959 to 1961 and the organist/choir director there from 1976 to 2010. “Miss Jessie Dale” taught piano to numerous local students over the years. She also taught music at Williamsburg Academy in Kingstree from 1999 to 2006. She left a lasting legacy with the numerous students she taught as many of these students not only remember the songs she taught them, but the tunes and words still come to them easily.

     A lifelong Presbyterian, Mrs. McCollough’s “home church” was Troy Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Troy, SC, where she first shared her gift of music by playing for church while attending the eighth grade in school. She was a member here until her marriage to Ted in 1962 when she joined Union Presbyterian Church and served as their organist until she joined Williamsburg Presbyterian Church and became their organist. At Williamsburg Presbyterian, she and Ted served as youth advisors from 1980 to 1987. Jessie retired from being organist there in 2010 but returned as their pianist for several years.

     Daughters of the American Revolution was a big part of Jessie Dale’s life. She joined the Margaret Gregg Gordon Chapter in Kingstree on December 13, 1991, serving as regent for six terms, and reviving a dying chapter to an active chapter in that first term. She served as Vice Regent for three terms and was currently serving as Chapter Vice Regent. Mrs. McCollough’s service to DAR continued on to the state level, where she served as Scholarship Chairman from 2006 to 2009. During this time, South Carolina received its first National Scholarship. She was an Alternate for District VI from 2006 to 2009 and was chairman of decorations for the 2009 Spring Conference. She was District VI Director from 2009 to 2012 and chairman of Fall Forum 2011. Jessie was the pianist for Founder’s Day and Awards Day at Tamassee as well as the pianist for the Patriotic Luncheon, Continental Congress, in Washington, DC. She served as the State Historian from 2013 to 2015, the American History Chairman from 2015 to 2018, and the Music Chairman from 2019 to 2021. In 2020, she became an associate member of the Elizabeth Peyre Richardson Chapter of DAR in Manning, SC.  Jessie was also a member of Dames of the Court of Honor, a membership given only to those who are descended from a Patriot officer in the Revolution.

     Community service was also important to Jessie.  She served on many boards and committees over the years including the Board of Directors of Williamsburg Academy (1975-78), Kingstree Planning and Zoning Board (1980 – 2009) serving as Chairman of that board 1987 – 2009 and 2017- present, the Williamsburg County Development Board Landscape Committee developing the new industrial park, and just this year, the Williamsburgh Historical Society Board as well as their 250 Committee planning Williamsburg County’s Sestercentennial. Beautification of our community was always paramount to Jessie. She showed that in her choices of serving others. Jessie was a member of three local garden clubs, Garden Makers Garden Club, Green Thumb Garden Club, and Home and Garden Club. She served at the state, regional and national level as well, becoming a Life Member of Garden Club of SC, a Life Member, South Atlantic Region of National Garden Clubs, Inc, and a Life Member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. During this time she served in many leadership roles, especially on the state level at Garden Clubs of SC: Landscape School Chairman and several other chairmanships, Coastal District Director, Third Vice President, Second Vice President, First Vice President, and President from 1993 to 1995. Jessie also served on the board of the National Council of State Garden Clubs. She was a longtime member of the Kingstree Beautification Committee and received the “Lady Bird Johnson Award” from the Williamsburg Hometown Chamber of Commerce. Jessie was appointed by the Governor to the SC Department of Natural Resources Advisory Committee of Conservation, Education and Communication and served there from 1995 to 2008.

     In addition to all that she accomplished, Jessie Dale was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and SC Gamecock fan (especially football and basketball) and she watched or attended every game that she could.

     Surviving Mrs. McCollough are: two daughters, Dale McCollough (John) Culbreth of Columbia and Julie McCollough (Ryan) Delaney of Spartanburg; two beloved granddaughters, Lillian Elizabeth Delaney and Virginia Anne Delaney. In addition to her parents and her husband of 28 years, Ted, who died in 1990, Jessie Dale was preceded in death by a beloved aunt who was more like a sister, Julia “Judy” Puckett Edwards.

         Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Tamassee DAR School, PO Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Johnny Evans, widower of Ellen Swails Evans, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early hours of the morning of September 18th, 2022, at Franke at Seaside in Mt. Pleasant. He was less than a month shy of his 95th birthday.

Johnny was born on October 16, 1927, in Kingstree, SC, the son of J. Workman Evans, Sr. and Trent Dye Evans. He and Ellen were childhood sweethearts and lived only two blocks from each other in the idyllic setting of their Kingstree neighborhood of the Depression and early war years. They were married in November 1947 and celebrated 66 years of marriage until Ellen’s death in December 2013.

Johnny was a classic overachiever. He was in the Clemson College Class of 1948, but finished early in the fall of 1947, because “that’s what you’re supposed to do.” Cadet Evans serenaded his fellow cadets with reveille and taps each day, became a cadet chaplain, and was invited to become a member of Blue Key, Tiger Brotherhood, and the national engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi.

He began his teaching career as an Instructor of Physics at The Citadel in January 1948, and soon transitioned into his first love, electrical engineering, where the cadets labeled him “Ready Kilowatt” because of his hyper-zealousness of the subject. The couple lived with the other young faculty at the Old Citadel on Marion Square where they formed lifetime friendships. Lt. Evans served in the US Army in Germany during the Korean War where he swore his presence there guaranteed that the Russians would not invade the West. Johnny found his way to the private sector at International Paper in Georgetown in 1955 and then on to Westvaco in 1959. That’s where he had his most fun and achieved the most professionally, yucking it up with the fellas and ladies in The Zoo and eventually retiring as Chief Electrical Engineer in 1993.

Johnny was most proud of being a lifelong Presbyterian, serving as a member of the Session in 3 different churches well into his 90s. When asked to serve that last time he said, “They need my wisdom.”

He is survived by his son, Jack (Evie), of Mt. Pleasant; son, Frank, of Columbia; his grandchildren, Drew (Kelly) and their children Owen and Rhys, Emily Limehouse (Thomas) and their children Louise and John Forrest; Forrest Evans (Anna) and their daughter Eliza, all of Mt. Pleasant; and Kell Evans of Columbia.

Finally, Johnny is survived by his goddaughter, Lucie Smunk (Bill) of Kingstree, who was the daughter he never had, and a special nephew, David Evans (Stephanie). It is because of these wonderful people and their families that Johnny’s 22 years back in Kingstree were so enjoyable.

In addition to Ellen, Johnny was predeceased by his parents, his brother Willard Dye Evans, and a great grandson, Thomas Ashley Limehouse, III.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation of Miss Bea Fleming of Kingstree who spoiled “Mr. Johnny” rotten since Ellen’s passing, the wonderful staff at Dr. Allen’s office in Kingstree where he felt like Norm on “Cheers” whenever he walked in; and to the exceptional people at Franke at Seaside that made his six month stay so fantastic.

The Service to the Witness of the Resurrection will be at 2pm, Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree. Visitation with be a 1:00 in Grace Hall right next to the sanctuary. Memorials can be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Renovation Fund, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Shirley Mae Tilton Reardon, age 69, passed from this world and entered the presence of Jesus her Savior on September 13, 2022, after a prolonged illness. Born in Pamplico, SC, she was the daughter of Lottie Mae Bazen Tilton and Alexander Tilton. She was a beloved wife, devoted mother and grandmother. Faith in Christ was the bedrock of her life. She was active in her church and community within Beulah Free Will Baptist Church and later with Midway Presbyterian Church. She used her gift of voice to sing to the Lord within both congregations.

She is survived in death by her husband, Samuel Glendal Reardon, her children Sheryl Renee Reardon Bahrns (David) of North Charleston and Wade Alex Reardon (Jennie) of Greenville, SC. She was preceded in death by her son, Brett Coleman Reardon. She is survived by her beloved grandchildren: Brett and Lilly Bahrns; Lottie, Maryanne, Julia Rose and Elyse Reardon. Surviving is her sister, Betty Edgeworth (Don) of Scranton, but preceded in death by her siblings: brothers Jimmy , Johnny, and Alexander Tilton and sisters, Mary Ann Bellflowers and Lola Mae Tilton.

The family will be accepting visitors at Williamsburg Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6-8 PM. The funeral services will be held at Midway Presbyterian Church on Friday at 2 PM. Memorials can be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, c/o Mr. Wendell Robinson, 1215 Evans Road, New Zion, SC 29111. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

William Watson “Bill” McCullough, 74, died Monday, August 15, 2022, in his beloved town of Uzes  in southern France after an illness.

Graveside services will be 3 PM, Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC. Bill’s family will receive friends at 4 PM following the service at 624 Cedar Swamp Road, Kingstree, SC.

Mr. McCullough was born June 24, 1948, in Kingstree, SC, the son of the late John Watson McCullough and Dorothy Brown McCullough. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, Baptist College, and the National Academy of Art. Bill was an elected member of the Salmagundi Club in New York City, one of the oldest art organizations in the United States, and a member of The Art Students League of New York City. Bill’s art hangs in the collections of The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, SC, Greenville County Museum of Art in Greenville, SC, and The Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, LA. Bill was a member of St Albans Episcopal Church in Kingstree.

Surviving Mr. McCullough are his daughters, Currie McCullough and Katie Long and their mother Kathy McCullough; grandchildren, Finian and Chloe Butcher; and son Kilian Iviglia. In addition to Bill’s parents, Watson and Dorothy McCullough, he was preceded in death by his sister, Gracie McCullough Jordan.

Memorials may be made to The William McCullough Foundation at www.mcculloughartsfoundation.org, a foundation formed to sponsor artists retreats in Bill’s house in Southern France as well as his farm in Kingstree . Bill was passionate about realistic painting and his family is determined to see his legacy live on. To see Bill’s work and to read his blog go to www.SouthernPainter.net . Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com