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      Robert Wayne Smith, 78, died peacefully at home  in Columbia Tuesday morning, June 21, 2022.

      Mr. Smith was born December 8, 1943, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late William Davis Smith and Lottie Evans Smith. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, attended the University of South Carolina, and graduated from Georgia Southern University. Wayne was a schoolteacher, having taught Art, English Literature, and Special Education in Andrews, Summerville, Columbia, Blythewood, and Saluda over his career. Wayne had many interests and was a member of several organizations: The Sons of the American Revolution, The South Carolina Society, The Sons of Confederate Veterans, The SC Teachers Association,  and Earlewood Community Association. Wayne was a member of Bloomingvale Baptist Church and was an associate member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.

     Surviving Mr. Smith are: nieces, Cyndi (Billy) Walker of Ora, SC, Robin (Gary) White of Andrews, SC, and Dana (Scott) West of Fleming Island, FL; nephews, Herbert (Gina) Smith, Jr. of Saluda, SC, Byron (Kelly) Crytzer of  N. Augusta, SC, and Roy (Rebecca) Smith of James Island, SC; and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Leola (Lloyd) Crytzer and Annie Laurie (Gordon) Chalfant and 3 brothers, William Davis Smith, Jr., Davis DuRant (Mildred) Smith, and Herbert (Shirley) Smith.

     Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Bloomingvale Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Wayne’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.

     Memorials may be made to Bloomingvale Baptist Church, 7652 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews, SC 29510, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1100 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201, or Heart of Hospice, 7 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mary Wood Douglass Nexsen (Woody) age 102, passed away peacefully at Carlyle Senior Center in Kingstree on June 10, 2022. The eldest daughter of Carrie Dudley Sparks and Francis Adelie Douglass, she was born at home in Salters on December 16, 1919.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Louis Jacobs “Crane,” her youngest son, Montie Nexsen, sisters Carolyn D. Thompson, Evelyn D. Reagan, Jeannie D. Prosser, and brother Frank  A. Douglass, Jr.     Surviving to cherish her memory are daughter Barbara Wood Lansche, sons Doug (Linda), Louis (Becky), and daughter-in-law Diane Nexsen, seven Grandchildren: John (Shay) and Will Lansche, Emily (Brian) Whitfield, Jay (Becca), Joshua (Kathryn), Logan Nexsen, and Christie (Brad) Dyar; twelve Great Grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends Betty Roberts, Mary Montgomery, Yvonne Bauer, Coneet Davis and the Amedisys Hospice Team.
A  Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 18, 2022  in the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church Sanctuary with visitation at 10:00 in Grace Hall.  Burial will be private.  The service will be live streamed and can be found on the church YouTube Channel (Williamsburg Presbyterian Church) or link on the Facebook page (Williamsburg Presbyterian Church-Kingstree).
In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29505; Or to Amedisys Hospice, 500 Pamplico Highway, Suite D,  Florence, SC 29505 or to Thornwell.org.

All praise, honor and glory to God for a beautiful life well lived and enjoyed!

Williamsburg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the service.

Patricia Ann Gunkel Conway, 86, of Charleston, SC, widow of CPO Raymond C. Conway, USN (Ret.) entered into eternal rest Thursday, June 9, 2022. Her Funeral Service will be held Sunday, June 12, 2022 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 4:00 pm.  Interment will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Beaufort National Cemetery at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends Sunday one hour prior to the service.

Patricia was born August 16, 1935 in Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Joseph Francis Gunkel and the late Anna Marie Griffin Gunkel.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a member of World Harvest Ministries of Charleston.

She is survived by her children: Thomas J. Conway (Jennifer) of Kingstree, SC, Eileen Marie (John) Sorrentino of Waymark, PA, Michael John Conway (Carol) of North Charleston, SC, James Joseph Conway (Anja) of Las Vegas, NV, Catherine Marie Ramsey (Sammy) of North Charleston, SC and Patrick James Conway of Charleston, SC; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Lowcountry, 127 King Street SU 205, Charleston, SC 29401 and/or Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry, 9301 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston, SC 29406.

Mrs. Jean LaCoste Edwins, 91, widow of William Aulton “Lefty” Edwins, Jr., died peacefully Monday, June 6, 2022, in Providence NE Hospital in Columbia, SC, a patient of Heart of Hospice.

Mrs. Edwins was born July 5, 1930, in Orangeburg, SC, the daughter of Edgar King LaCoste and Gertrude Bailey LaCoste. She was a graduate of Orangeburg High School and attended Limestone College and Columbia Business School. Jean and Lefty were married October 26, 1951, and had been married for over 62 years when he passed away. Jean was a homemaker when their children were young but worked at the Williamsburg County Library in later life. She also worked in the Lee County school system as a classroom assistant and library assistant. Jean enjoyed bridge, sewing and golf. She was a longtime member of Kingstree United Methodist Church who served the Lord gladly in many volunteer positions.

Surviving are: her daughter, Melissa Edwins Davis, of Irmo, SC; son, William Aulton “Chip” Edwins, III of Kingstree; granddaughter, Rachel Jean Davis of Irmo; grandson, William Parker Davis of Irmo; and great grandson, Thomas Aulton Davis of Irmo. In addition to her parents and her husband, Jean was preceded in death by her brother, James Harvey LaCoste.

Jean’s funeral service will be 11 A.M. Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Kingstree United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends and family at the church beginning one hour before the service time. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Carter was born 12/9/1940 and died peacefully 5/29/2022. She was born in Williamsburg County to the late Clarence Brown and Joseph Kirkley Caulder. Lula attended Kingstree Schools where she lettered in women’s basketball and track. She loved family, friends, all animals, antiques, traveling, and history, both family and Williamsburg County. She was a great cook, and all were welcome whether family, friends, or total stranger. Lula was a cosmetologist and taught for several years at Williamsburg Technical College. A total compassionate person who could always make you laugh.

She was married to the late Hal Carter for 61 years. They had 3 boys: Alton Cramer, Halford Winslow, and Wendell Creighton Carter. She was preceded in death by her husband Hal, sons Al and Hal. Surviving is her son, Wendell (Allison) Carter.

Grandchildren: Warner Carter, Creighton Carter, Christian Carter, Cameron Wallace, and Brooke Carter and 2 great grandchildren.

Sister Audrey Lifrage, Brother Clyde Caulder. Nieces Susan (John) Steed, Kirkley (Jay) Moersen, Nephews Bryan Dennis, Will Caulder

Funeral will be at Lane United Methodist Church, 33 Ravenel Avenue, Lane, SC 29564 2:00 pm Sunday 6/5/2022. Family will visit with family and friends after the service.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Lancaster SPCA, PO BOX 3042, Lancaster, SC 29721, or sent to your local SPCA

Helen Calcutt Myers, 78, wife of Stanley Windsor Myers, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home in Kingstree.

     Mrs. Myers was born August 5, 1943, in Pamplico, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas and Maureen Hyman Calcutt. She was a graduate of Olanta High School and was retired from the engineering department at Farmers Telephone Co-Op. Helen was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church. She received great joy from taking care of her children and grandchildren, and in doing so, passed that joy on to them. Helen also enjoyed shopping.

     Surviving Mrs. Myers, in addition to her husband Stanley, are: 2 sons, Stanley W. “Winn” (Margie) Myers, Jr. and Heyward N. “Woody” (Emily) Myers; 4 grandchildren, Marla Myers (Timothy) Godwin, Baker Windsor (Kristen) Myers, Brooke Madison Myers, and Austin Floyd Myers; 2 great grandchildren, Emma Rose Myers and Kathrine “Katie” Lottie Godwin; a sister, Marie Calcutt Graham; a special niece, Wendy McClam Lee, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Calcutt and a sister, Ann McClam.

     Funeral services, conducted by Pastor Ian Geimer, will be 12 Noon, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Kingstree First Baptist Church, followed by the burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Myers’ family will greet friends beginning at 11 AM until time for the service at the church.

     Memorials may be made to 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

John Emmett Strong, Jr., 78, left this world for Heaven following a brief illness on May 12, 2022, surrounded by love.

John Strong was born April 18, 1944, in Kingstree, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Era Flowers Strong and John Emmett Strong, Sr. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and the Cincinnati School of Mortuary Science.

John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gayle Hindman Strong, as well as his mother and father.

John Strong was a man of many interests, namely his grandchildren’s activities, WWE wrestling, and what the “happening” was around town. A visit with him was not complete without him inquiring about what the latest news from the metropolis of Kingstree was and if he could get you anything from the store. His neighbors were more like family than friends, his hedges were always trimmed, and no Fulton Avenue squirrel was safe within ten yards of his bird feeders. A sporting event for one of his grandchildren was not complete without him seated on the sidelines, and he patiently tolerated awards ceremonies, plays, and hunting adventures with his buddy Luke. If you told him about an upcoming event, he would smile and say “he’d check his calendar.” But, he would never miss it.

He looked forward to outings with his cousin, Jimmy, and dinner at Hannah’s. Sunday evenings were his favorite, as he got the chance to host his family for a night of wrestling and his specialty chicken and rice. He loved a good serving of barbecue by his best friend Scott, bream fishing with Luke, key lime pie, and talking about taking the train one day down to Florida for a piece of the real deal.

Surviving John are his daughter Angela (Scott) Feagin, his adored grandchildren, Hannah (Shae) Lane, Mara Louise Feagin and Luke Malloy Feagin, and his Great-Granddaughter, Katherine Ellison Lane, all of Salters, SC.

Funeral services will be 2 PM, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in the chapel of Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, followed by the burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mr. Strong’s family will greet friends beginning at 1 PM until time for the service

Memorials may be made to the betterment of Williamsburg Academy Academic Teams, Williamsburg Academy 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Mr. James R. “Dick” Abrams, 75, husband of Mary Wheeler Abrams, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home in Andrews.

Mr. Abrams was born February 9, 1947, in Kingstree, SC, son to the late Ollie James Abrams and Genelle Smith Abrams. He attended Williamsburg High School and Camden Military Academy. Mr. Abrams was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and owned and operated Abrams Trucking until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with family. He was also a member of Spring Gulley Baptist Church and the Spring Gulley Baptist Church Brotherhood.

Surviving Mr. Abrams is; his wife, Mary Wheeler Abrams; a son, James “Jamey” Abrams Jr. (YeVonne) of Andrews; a daughter Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Pace (Jonathan) of Conway, and two grands; Allison Abrams (Josh Brown), James R. Abrams III (Abby Thurlow) both of Andrews and one step grand; Russell Pace of Charleston, and a great granddaughter; Bayleigh Brown. Mr. Abrams was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 11AM Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Spring Gulley Baptist Church with a burial in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held 6-8 PM, Friday May 6, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Spring Gulley Baptist Church, 133 Dusty Circle Andrews, SC 29510 or Disabled Veterans Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Retired Master Sergeant Charlie Eugene Campbell, 90, husband of Winnie Reardon Campbell, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at his home in Sumter.

Mr. Campbell was born June 7, 1931, in Bulloch County, Georgia, a son of the late Eugene W. Campbell and Anna Lou Simmons Campbell. He was a graduate of Marvin Pittman High School in Georgia and earned associate degrees in welding and machine tooling at Williamsburg Technical College. He retired as a Master Sergeant after 22 years in the US Air Force, where he served in Korea and Vietnam in the Air Police. He retired from SC Department of Transportation after 25 years. Charlie was a great outdoorsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing. He was a NASCAR fan and a fan of dirt track racing. He even worked on the pit crew for Hammond Racing. Charlie was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. He loved his God, his country, and his family.

Surviving Mr. Campbell, in addition to his wife of 64 years, Winnie, are: a son, Charlie “Chuck” (Eileen) Campbell of Greeleyville; 2 daughters, Vivian (Eddie) Hynes and Andrea Summey, both of Sumter; 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; several special nieces and nephews; 2 wonderful caregivers, Lisa and Michelle; and his fur baby Snowflake. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by a son-in-law, David Summey and siblings, Frank (Sue) Campbell, J.W. (Milre) Campbell, Juanita (Buddy) Pylant, and Fred Campbell.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, burial with full military honors will be in Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Charlie’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Malivia Coker “Libby” Mitchum, 90, widow of Gerald David Mitchum, died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Mitchum was born February 27, 1932, in Hebron, SC, a daughter of the late Olive Altman Coker and William Alva Coker. She was a graduate of  Hebron High School, where she excelled in basketball. She worked for Santee Electric Cooperative for 31 years. Miss Libby was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Rainbow Sunday School Class and taught the 8-9 year old Sunday school class for 20 years with her husband Gerald. She was a member of the Eastern Star and enjoyed cooking, collecting cookbooks, baking cakes, sewing, and painting the woodwork her husband made. In addition to her parents and husband, Miss Libby was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Coker and a sister, Varner Coker Hanna.

Surviving Miss Libby are: her sister, Hermal June Coker, her brother-in-law, Tommy Mitchum and his wife Diane, and numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be held 3:30 PM, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery. The family would like to thank Regency Southern Care, especially Connie Williams, Sheila McKenzie, Erica Wilkes and Rev. Leo Chatman. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Livestream Equipment, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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

Mrs. Terri Dorrell Bowen, 63, wife of Randall E. Bowen, died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, Spartanburg, SC.

Mrs. Bowen was born October 3, 1958, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of Joann Sauls Dorrell and the late Ralph M. Dorrell. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Francis Marion University and Greenville Technical College. Terri was retired from Mary Black Hospital, a part of Spartanburg Medical Center. She enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, singing, and painting and drawing.

Surviving Mrs. Bowen, in addition to her husband Randy and her mother Joann, are: a daughter, Katelyn Bowen of Landrum; son, Sam Moore, Jr. of Richmond, VA; step daughters, Miranda Bowen Atra and Cassie Bowen; step granddaughter, Ava Leabeater; sister, Deborah Halstead of Georgetown; brother, Ralph M. “Rusty” (Brenda) Dorrell of Kingstree; grandchildren, Amelia Moore, Kelley Moore, and Gavyn Bowen Williams; and a number of nieces and nephews. Terri was preceded in death by her father, Ralph M. Dorrell.

Funeral services will be 2 PM, Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Second Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bowen’s family will greet friends at the church one hour before the service.

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 may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Daniel Madison “Danny” McKenzie, 61, passed away at home Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

      Mr. McKenzie was born October 27, 1960, in Kingstree, a son of Barbara Ann Taylor “Bunny” McKenzie and the late Troy Madison McKenzie. Danny was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.

       Surviving Mr. McKenzie, in addition to his mother Bunny, are: brothers, Rocky (Viney) McKenzie, Ray (Tammy) McKenzie, and Mike McKenzie, all of Kingstree; sisters, Mitsy (Jimmy) Foxworth of Kingstree, Sherry Hester of Savannah, GA, and Tina (Neil) Vause of Cades; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Danny was preceded in death by a sister, Victoria McKenzie, a nephew, Gunter Epps, grandparents, Pomp and Camilla McKenzie and Daniel and Melvia Taylor, aunt, Elsie Cumbie, uncle, Dan Taylor, and cousins, Wendell Moore, Mark Taylor, Hal Watford, and Cliff Watford.

     Funeral services will be 11 AM Sunday, April 24, 2022,  at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. Danny’s family will greet friends at the church one hour before the service at 10:00 AM.. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Margie Eaddy Steele, 92, wife of Benjamin Larue Steele, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, at her home in Kingstree.

Mrs. Steele was born December 2, 1929, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Shelton Capers Eaddy and Iona Douglas Eaddy. She was a graduate of Indiantown High School and attended business school. Mrs. Steele worked at Milliken and then was office manager at Ben Steele Carpet Company until retirement. She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church where she served as secretary for many years. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Woodmen of the World.

Surviving Mrs. Steele, in addition to her husband Ben, are a nephew, Harvey Barrineau (Sherri McCutcheon) and a great niece, Jessica Barrineau (Austin Long), both of Kingstree. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Steele was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Frances Barrineau and a niece Nancy M. Barrineau..

Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Bethesda Cemetery, Inc.,  2927 Cade Road, Lake City, SC 29560. Mrs. Steele’s family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Memorials may be made to Bethesda Cemetery, Inc, c/o 236 Webs Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Cades Baptist Church, PO Box 69, Cades, SC 29518. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

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Glenn Derrick Lee, 50, husband of Billie Jo Harrelson Brown, died Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Lee was born December 19, 1971, in Lake City, SC, a son of Shirley McAllister and the late Kenny Lamb. He was a high school graduate and worked at Richard’s Body Shop. Glenn enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and working on his farm.

Surviving Glenn, in addition to his wife Billie Jo and his mother Shirley, are: a brother, Rodney (Shelly) McGee; mentors and best friends, Pastor Mike McKenzie and Richard Burrows; a niece Heather  Harrelson and nephew Seth Harrelson; and Glenn’s beloved dog Blue.

A private service is planned for a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Edna Britton David, 91, widow of George L. David, died Monday April 4, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. David was born September 22, 1930, in Lane, SC, a daughter of the late Joseph Sylvanus Britton and Alice Edna Bryan Britton. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and retired from Suburban Propane Co. after 35 years. Over the years, she decorated for and directed numerous weddings for her family and local brides. Mrs. David was an active member of Union Presbyterian Church in Salters where she taught Sunday school, served on the WIC board and on many state Presbytery councils. She was a member of the GardenMakers Garden Club. She ‘boondoggled” with her husband for many trips around the U.S., many trips a surprise.

Surviving are: her daughters, Cathy (Pete) Jones, Leslee ( Bunny) Spivey, both of Salters, SC,  and Melanie (Lyn) Bodie, of Pawleys Island, SC; her grandchildren, Rob D. Jones, Mary Grace McGee, Lonnie Jones, Catherine (Chip) Brown, and Kirklyn Bodie; her great grandchildren, Katie McGee, Lizzy McGee and Gray Brown and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. David was preceded in death  by her sisters, Joan Street and Betty Burgess and her brother J.D. Britton.

The family will receive friends and family from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at Williamsburg Funereal Home.

Funeral services will be 3 P.M. Wednesday in Union Presbyterian Church with Rev. Marty Hodge officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 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 obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Jack L. McConnell died peacefully on March 26, 2022, at the age of 86 after a brief illness. 

     Jack was the only child of John Leroy McConnell and Emmie Moree McConnell.  He was born on May 4, 1935, in Georgetown, South Carolina.  He told wonderful tales of his younger days, working at International Paper Company and as a lifeguard at Retreat Beach, duck hunting and fishing in Winyah Bay, and dancing at the Pawley’s Island Pavillon.

     After graduating from Winyah High School in 1953, Jack attended the University of South Carolina where he majored in mechanical engineering, played trombone in the USC Band, won numerous ping pong tournaments and was a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve.  While attending USC, Jack met Ann Marie Monteith, on a blind date.  Ann was in the nurse’s training program at Baptist Hospital.  They were married in 1958 and made their first home in Georgetown where Jack worked at South Carolina National Bank. 

     In 1959, Jack was offered the opportunity to open a new office for a finance company in Kingstree and he spent the rest of his life enjoying the community that he loved.  Jack was a past president of the Rotary Club, a Shriner, a member of the Moose Lodge, a past master of the Masonic Lodge, and a member of the First Baptist Church. 

     He was happiest when he was fishing at the lake, playing cards on Tuesday nights at the Red Dog Club, shagging at a Kingstree Dance Club dance, cooking his wonderful barbecue chicken, enjoying his own home and yard, or playing golf at the Swamp Fox Golf Club.  Jack was an avid golfer, recording four holes-in-one over the years and shooting his age on more than one occasion.  He shot a 72 when he was 74 years old and said it got easier as he got older.

     While other members of his family loved to travel, Jack truly could not understand why anyone would ever want to leave Kingstree.

     He was very proud of his children and grandchildren and lived to see the birth of his first great-grandchild on March 23.

     Jack is survived by his wife, Ann Monteith McConnell, of Kingstree, his children, Jack L. McConnell, Jr. of Rockville, SC, and Julianne M. Sojourner (David) of Columbia, SC,  his grandchildren, John Walker Sojourner (Alex) of Columbia, SC and Ellis M. Sojourner of Houston, TX, and his great-granddaughter, Miller Lane Sojourner.

     The funeral service will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at  the First Baptist Church in Kingstree, SC.   The family will receive friends before the service in the church’s Family Life Center beginning at 12 Noon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

     Christopher Lee Ward, 29, died in an accident in Kingstree on Sunday, March 13, 2022.  

      Mr. Ward was born in Charlotte, NC, a son of Elizabeth Ann Stanley and the late James Edward Thaxton II.  He was adopted by Raymond Otis Ward, Jr. and Nell Mouzon Ward. He graduated from high school and was employed in tree removal.

       Surviving Mr. Ward, in addition to his biological mother of Kingstree and his adoptive parents of Kingstree, are: a daughter, Madison Lee Ward; the mother of his daughter, Carrie Lee Tisdale; brothers, Jamie (Amanda) Nexsen of Kingstree, Ryan Otis Ward of Kingstree, James Thaxton, III, Travis Thaxton, and Joseph Powell; sisters, Rhonda “Boz” Boswell and April Thaxton; sister-in-law, Summer Ard; and nephew, Russell Donavan Guy. Christopher was preceded in death by his biological father, a brother, Michael Ard, an uncle Randal Alan Guy, and a niece, Mary Elizabeth Guy.

     A memorial service will be held in Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church on a date to be announced. Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, Youth Group, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

  James Murray McCrea, 89, died Monday, February 14, 2022, at Lake City Community Hospital in Lake City, SC.

      Mr. McCrea was born  June 26, 1932, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late James Robert McCrea and Lottie Blakely McCrea. He attended both Cedar Swamp School and Kingstree schools. Murray was a farmer and the owner and operator of Murray’s Tack Shop in Kingstree. He was a founding member of Cedar Swamp Lancing Association and participated in lancing tournaments around the state for many years. Not only was he a knowledgeable horseman, but Murray was also successful at raising and training hunting dogs at his business, Murray’s Kennels. Additionally, Murray planned and hosted an annual trail ride for all of his friends, family and neighbors. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church.

     Surviving Mr. McCrea are: his daughter, Tammy (Billy) Covington of Kingstree; granddaughters, Lisa M. (Mitchell) Zimmer of Arizona, Sandra J. McCrea (Kevin Zaino) of Massachusetts, Ashley M. Greenwood of Connecticut, Amy C. (Chris) Smith of Columbia, Casey C. (Jason) Coker of Florence, and Blakely C. (J.P.) Tepper of Florence; 16 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; a sister, Ada Jean (J.V.) Moore of Georgetown; and his former spouse, Bertie E. McCrea of Pawleys Island. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Uldine M. Boatwright and Iva Nell McCrea, a son, Ronnie McCrea, and a special friend, Betty P. Eaddy.

     Special thanks from Murray’s family to the staff at Amedisys Hospice, the Lake City Community Hospital ER staff, and his sitters, Tanya Casselman and Cindy Feagin

     Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM, Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Tisdale Cemetery. Mr. McCrea’s family will greet friends in the Fellowship Hall at Central Presbyterian Church following the service.

     Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556, or Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Steve Brown, 1112 Central Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

Edward Michael “Mike” Graham, 63, died Saturday February 12, 2022, at his home in Kingstree.

Mr. Graham was born May 30, 1958, in Eustis, Florida, a son of Jane Jaudon Blakley Graham and the late Edward Leon Graham, Jr.  He was a graduate of American School of Campinas in Sao Paulo Brazil and also received an associate degree in Horticulture.

Surviving Mr. Graham are: his mother, Jane Jaudon Blakely Graham, twin sister Patricia Graham Adams, brothers, Kevin Jaudon Graham and Austin Blakely Graham and a niece, Lacey Jane Graham. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Leon Graham Jr.

Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Williamsburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

William Klingman Burgess died at his home in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina on March 6, 2021.

Bill was born on February 23, 1936, in Miami, Florida.  He was the son of Samuel Adamson and Madge Blakely Burgess of Kingstree, South Carolina.

Bill attended Davidson College in North Carolina for two years; however, he realized he wanted a career in engineering, so he transferred to the University of South Carolina where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1959.  He accepted a position with the United States Department of the Navy, where he spent 31 years working in the field of Anti-Submarine Warfare.  During his career, Bill received numerous awards in recognition of his performance including the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award.

After retirement, Bill and his wife, Linda moved to Pawleys Island and later Murrells Inlet. During this time, Bill enjoyed days at the beach, fishing in the creeks, spending time with family and friends, and watching South Carolina Gamecock football.  He was a kind, trusting friend and neighbor.  Bill was also a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, South Carolina.

Bill is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Linda M. Burgess; his sons, Parker Blakely Burgess and Phillip Adamson Burgess, both of Murrells Inlet; daughters, Tracy Ann and husband Ferrell McCollough of Maryland, and Christine and husband Gregory Czumak of Maryland, as well as seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Blakely Burgess and Samuel Adamson Burgess.

Mr. Burgess will be laid to rest 11 AM, Wednesday, February 23, 2022, in Williamsburg Cemetery in Kingstree, South Carolina. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N Academy St, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to SOS Care, 5276 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or at www.soscaresc.org