Mr. William Michael “Mike” McKenzie, 62, died Friday, August 26, 2022, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

Mike was born December 17, 1959, in Kingstree, SC, the son of the late William M. McKenzie and Jettie Mae McClam Cannon. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and was employed at Meherrin. Mike loved the outdoors and was a member of Sandy Bay Dove Club. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and never met a stranger. Mike was a member of Cades Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. McKenzie are: three sisters, Ola Mae Love, Annette Ardis, and Lois Taylor; like a brother, Rocky (Viney) McKenzie; his second mother, Barbara “Bunny” McKenzie; special friend, Norma McKenzie; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM, Monday, August 29, 2022, at Smith Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cades Baptist Church, PO Box 69, Cades, SC 29518 or Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 188 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.  Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Mr. Christopher Jerome “Chris” Patterson, 58, husband of Donna Winchester Patterson, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, as a result of an automobile accident near Kingstree.

Chris was born August 31, 1963, in Kingstree, SC, a son of Judith Lynne Pepergias and the late Robert Allen “Bear” Patterson. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and Williamsburg Technical College. Chris, a US Army combat veteran, proudly served his country in Desert Storm. He was a longtime employee of Watford Industries. Chris enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved to cook for his family and friends. He was affectionately loved by  his grandchildren, and they always put a smile on his face.

Surviving Mr. Patterson, in addition to his wife Donna of Kingstree and his mother Judith of Georgetown, are: his daughter, Marie (Mark) Disher and his son, David (Laura) Patterson, both of Kingstree; grandchildren, Mackenzie Bryan, Henry R. Bryan, and Christopher O’Neal Patterson; sisters, Julie M. Williams of Georgetown and Kelly Ann Patterson of Manning; brothers, Patrick A. Patterson of Murrells Inlet and Robert A. (Holly) Patterson of Manning; a very special mother-in-law Lola D. Winchester White of Kingstree; a niece/sister-in-law, Leslie Anne (Steve) Smith of Tennessee; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Chris was preceded in death by his nephew Ron Q. Wise White, niece Jessica Lynne Williams, brother-in-law Jessie Edward “Ned” Williams, very special father-in-law Frederick “Jim” White, grandmothers, Isle Frances Barwick Hollaway and Mary Lee Blakeley Driggers, great grandmother Alice Lida Lowder Barwick.

Visitation will be held Friday August 26, 2022 at Williamsburg Funeral Home from 7 – 9 PM. The funeral will be held Saturday August 27, 2022 at 1 PM in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel  with a burial to follow in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

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

Jeanie Lynn Hiers, 32, died Monday, August 8, 2022, in Williamsburg County.

Ms. Hiers was born November 18, 1989, in Charleston, SC, a daughter of Cynthia Cox Coker and the late George William Hiers, Jr. She was an employee of Palmetto Synthetics in Kingstree. Jeanie enjoyed spending time with her daughter Ella and her dogs, Ava and Layla. She also enjoyed horseback riding.

Surviving Ms. Hiers, in addition to her mother Cynthia of Scranton, SC, are: her daughter Ella Hiers of Summerville, SC; brothers, Joey Hiers of Scranton, Stevie Hiers of Sumter, SC, and Taylor (Bionka) Fitzgibbon of North Carolina; sisters, Jessica Coker of Summerville, SC, Faith  and Emily Coker, both of Florence, SC, Briana Coker of Brooks, GA, Harmonie Hiers of Maryland and Caitlyn Hiers of North Carolina; step mother Tina Hiers of North Carolina; grandparents, Larry and Sherry Crosby of Walterboro, SC; and special friend, Jim Tisdale of Kingstree. In addition to her father, Jeanie was preceded in death by her grandmother, Linda Flora and her grandfather, David Cox.

A memorial service, conducted by Rev. Katherine Crimm,  will be 3 PM, Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Kingstree United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to 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

Mrs. Grace Lane Robinson, 94, wife of the late Lavon “Spec” Robinson, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family at her home in Kingstree, SC.

“Miss Grace” was born October 23, 1927, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Joseph Eston Lane and Sadie Duke Lane. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and worked in The Kiddie Shop with “Miss Chelsea” Gamble for twenty-one years. Miss Grace was a long time Williamsburg County employee, working in the Clerk of Court’s office as Family Court Administrator and later in the Tax Assessor’s office. Miss Grace retired when she was 91 ½ years old. She was a dedicated member of the Kingstree Pilot Club for fifty years, serving in all capacities and offices. She  served as the Regional District Treasurer in the South Carolina Pilot Club and was the recipient of numerous awards. In 2013, Miss Grace was named Citizen of the Year by the Williamsburg HomeTown Chamber. Miss Grace enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends, usually playing with two groups of ladies each week. She was a member of Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church in Turbeville, SC.

Surviving Mrs. Robinson are: three daughters, Sandra J. Harrington of Columbia, Brenda Woods of Kingstree, and Linda (Talmadge) Tobias of Sumter, SC; two sons, Charles (Maria Torres) Robinson of Cayce, SC and Kevin (Denise) Robinson of Sumter, SC; daughter-in-law Margaret Harrington, of Kingstree; seven grandchildren, James “Byron” (Dawn) Phillips, III of Sumter, Susan (Jeff) Bouknight of Lexington, Sherri (Eddie) Wahdan of Lexington, Rod Harrington of Lexington, Kelly (Greg) Settlemyre of Rutherfordton, NC, Scott Tobias of Morgantown, WV, and Karisse Robinson of Sumter; nine great-grandchildren, Josh Brunson, Jeremy (Paige) Brunson, Jenna Brunson, Connor Settlemyre, James Byron Phillips IV, Caleb Wahdan, Ethan Wahdan, Kassidy and Ryan Harrington and their mother, Maria Harrington; three great-great-grandchildren, Trystan Brunson, Mason Brunson, and Mila Brunson; a sister, Carolyn Lane McConnell; a brother, Joseph Eston Lane, Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Lane and Jeanie Lane; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband “Spec”, Miss Grace was preceded in death by her son Steve Harrington, sons-in-law Raymond Woods and James Byron Phillips II, great grandson, Jacob Brunson; her first husband, Samuel Harrington and siblings, Miriam Lane McCain, Emory Neil Lane, Lloyd Rudolph Lane, Charles Leon Lane, Marguerite Lane Young, Thella Mae Lane Kennedy, and Cathryn Lane Frierson.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree with burial at Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church Cemetery in New Zion. Miss Grace’s family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, 500 Nelson Blvd., Kingstree, SC or Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church, c/o 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.

Nell Mouzon Ward, 70, wife of Raymond Otis Ward, Jr., died Friday, July 29, 2022, at their home in Kingstree.

Nell was born April 26, 1952, in Turbeville, SC, a daughter of the late Harry Austin Mouzon and Inez Osborne Mouzon. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and operated “Nanny’s Daycare” for twelve years. She also worked as a security guard at Firestone for a number of years. Nell and Raymond attended Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving Mrs. Ward, in addition to her husband Otis, are: two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Stanley and Rhonda Gail (Boz) Boswell, both of Kingstree; step son, Ryan Ward of Kingstree; grandsons, Russell Donovan Guy, Jamie Nexsen, and William (Julie) Boswell; great granddaughters, Christina Guy, Dalania Guy, Layla Rayo, Kadence Guy, Lilyan Guy, Ava Guy, and Madison Lee Ward; great grandsons, Randal Austin Guy and Jacob Hodge; great great granddaughter, Skylar Bailey; great great grandson, Charles Rowan McKenzie; and a sister, Lynette Ard. In addition to her parents, Nell was preceded in death by her brothers, Darryl Mouzon, Emory Mouzon, and Mike Mouzon; sons, Christopher Ward and Randal Guy; grandson, Michael Ard; and granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Guy

Funeral services will be 1 PM, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Mouzon Family Cemetery. Nell’s family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Williamsburg Funeral Home.

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

Daphne Springs Tisdale Canady, 70, wife of the late Sammy Canady, died at home in Kingstree Monday, July 18, 2022, after an illness.

     Daphne was born April 20, 1952, in Kingstree, the daughter of the late Ashable Kedron “Ked” Springs and Rosalie Parrott Springs. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and worked at Williamsburg Regional Hospital for thirty-four years, serving as a respiratory therapist and a cardio tech. She was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. Daphne was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed needlework and reading and really loved riding horses.

     Surviving Mrs. Canady are her daughter, Denise D. (Milton) Thigpen of Kingstree and three grandchildren, Creighton Carlysle Chandler, Jayden Harris Thigpen, and Alayia Danielle Thigpen. In addition to her parents and her husband Sammy, Daphne was preceded in death by two sons, Creighton Alex Tisdale and Joey Nelson Tisdale.

     Funeral services, conducted by Pastor Mike McKenzie, will be 11 AM Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial to follow at Sandy Bay Cemetery. Mrs. Canady’s family will greet friends beginning at 10 AM at the church.

          Memorials may be made to Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 188 Delos Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Mary Belle Avant Small, 94, of the Suttons community, wife of the late Clifford Lee Small,  passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Small was born September 16, 1927, in Greeleyville, a daughter of the late Jerry Richard Avant and Tulie Jernigan Avant. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a member of Suttons United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Small are: two sons, Brice (Dora) Small of Kingstree and Robert (Joyce) Small of Lexington; two grandsons, Clay and Cliff Small of Kingstree; and three step grandchildren, Tommy (Angie) Brown of Kingstree, Chris (Mandy) Brown of Kingstree, and Carla (Robbie) Smith of Turbeville.

“Miss Belle” was preceded in death by her siblings, Louise (George) Jost of California, Reuben (Penny) Avant of Sumter, Della (McQueen) Duke of Kingstree, Wallace (Ruth) Avant of Kingstree, Lizzie (Willie) Timmons of Kingstree, and Virginia Avant. Special thanks to her caregiver and friend, Pam Taylor.

Graveside funeral services at Suttons United Methodist Church will be private

Memorials may be made to Suttons United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Donna Piatt, 2449 Santee Road, Andrews, SC 29510. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Jo Ann Baylor Harrington, 73, widow of Richard Carter “Ricky” Harrington, died Friday, July 15, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family, at her home in New Zion, SC.

Mrs. Harrington was born February 9, 1949, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late John and Frances Cantley Baylor. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Williamsburg Technical College. Mrs. Harrington served as a teacher’s aide in the fourth and fifth grades at Kingstree Elementary and Greeleyville Elementary. Jo Ann, affectionately known as “Gammie”,  kept children at her home for over fifteen years, calling them her special grandchildren. She was a faithful member of Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school, was the director of Bible School, and served in Presbyterian Women.

Surviving Mrs. Harrington are: her children, Shelia (Greg) Baker of Versailles, KY, Beth Powell (Johnny Fedorchuk) of Hartsville, SC and Brian (Stephanie) Harrington, of New Zion; grandchildren, Hunter and Bryce Baker of Versailles, KY, Kyla Lawhon of Effingham, SC, William (Miranda) McElveen and Jacob McElveen both of Hartsville, SC and Lacey Harrington of New Zion, SC; great grandchildren, Grayson Herbert and Thomas “Peanut” McElveen; brothers, Willie Deams (Johnnie Mae) Baylor of Bonneau, Ernest (Jill) Baylor of Andrews,   and Walter (Shelia) Baylor of Andrews; a sister, Donna Jean Cox of Georgetown; many nieces and nephews including special nieces, Gaynell Bouchette and Shirley McConnell; and special nephew, Timmy Baylor. In addition to her parents and her husband of 51 years, Ricky, Jo Ann was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.

Mrs. Harrington’s family will receive friends 5 to 8 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew Baylor, Hunter Baker, Wade Bouchette, Jacob McElveen, William McElveen, and Kyle Scoggins.

Memorials may be made to Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church Bereavement Meal Fund or the Cemetery Fund, 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

     Mary Winifred Ward McCrea, 71, wife of Daniel O’neal McCrea, died Monday night, July 11, 2022, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

     Mrs. McCrea was born July 1, 1951, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late R. Franklin Ward and Naomi Phillips Ward. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and was a longtime employee of Williamsburg First National Bank. Mary Winn was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher, past president of WMU and Bible School Director. She served on the board for Tisdale Cemetery for many years and was dedicated to assisting families with a final resting place for their loved ones. She shared her love with many friends, but her family was her world. She loved her role as wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, and was most proud to be the best mother-in-law and “Mimi”.

     Surviving Mrs. McCrea, in addition to her husband of 54 years, Danny, are: two daughters, Winifred “Wendy” McCrea (Donald) Sims and Margaret “Maggie” McCrea (Philip) Harper, both of Kingstree; six grandchildren, Aaron Danielle (Dexter Bryant) McKnight, Megan Sims (Warren) Anderson, Caleb Thomas Harper, Emma Catherine Harper, Carson Franklin Sims, and Benjamin Luke Harper; four great grandchildren, Mattie Elaine McKnight, Gracie Jean McKnight, Colton Daniel Bryant, and Derry Frances Anderson; one brother, Phil (Tommie Ann) Ward; two sisters, Bea Ward Powell, and Ruth Anne Ward (Larry) Penn; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Mary Winn was preceded in death by her daughter Naomi Louise “Luci” McCrea and her brother Lewis Ward

     Graveside funeral services, conducted by Pastor Jay Johnson, will be 11 AM, Friday, July 15, 2022, at Tisdale Cemetery. Mary Winn’s family will greet friends 5 to 7 PM Thursday at Williamsburg Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Maggie and Philip Harper.

     Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church,  c/o Bea Powell, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Tisdale Cemetery, c/o Mike Tisdale, 1149 Doc Kellahan Road,  Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

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“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen” (Romans 11:36)

     Alice Marie Worrell Brown, age 95, was called home to the Lord on July 8, 2022. The daughter of the late Joseph Isaac Worrell and the late Maria Chandler Burgess, she was born May 13, 1927, in Webb, Alabama. She attended grade schools in Kingstree, Georgetown, and Leavenworth, Kansas. She graduated Kingstree High School in 1944 and attended Coker College before her marriage in 1945 to Williamsburg County farmer Herbert McGill Brown, Jr. Thus began her long life as a loving wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother on a farm in Nesmith, SC. All who knew Marie were inspired by her strong Christian faith, her devotion to family, her love of cooking, good food, and Oriental chocolate sets. She was a long-time member of Central Presbyterian Church where she served as a Sunday School and circle teacher.

     In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Herbert McGill Brown, Jr., her sister Martha Davis Worrell, and her brother Jefferson Davis Worrell.

     Surviving to treasure many memories of her and to carry on her godly legacy are her son Herbert McGill (Betsy) Brown, III, her three daughters Faye Brown Mathis, Betty Brown (David) Watts, Kimberly Brown (Aaron) Easters; her six grandchildren Herbert McGill Brown, IV, Whitney Lee Mathis, Dr. Caroline Watson Cauthorn, Burgess Reynolds Watson, Sidney Marie Easters, Avarie Grace Easters; her four great-grandchildren Ava Marie Mathis, Timothy John Mathis, Betty Drake Cauthorn, Madison Reynolds Watson; her sister-in-law Betty Worrell Cain, three nephews, one niece and several cousins.

     The family expresses sincere appreciation to the excellent and loving team of nurses, aides, and social workers of Regency SouthernCare Hospice and to her compassionate caregivers Brenda, Betty, Irva, Cora, Sandra, Cynthia, Alexis, and Vangii.

    The family will greet visitors at her home on Sunday, July 10, 2022, from 4 to 6 PM. A graveside service will be held at Kingstree Memorial Gardens on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 10 AM.

      In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Central Presbyterian Church, PO Box 421, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to Regency SouthernCare Hospice, 960 Pamplico Highway, Suite K, Florence, SC 29505. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Harvey Leonidas Grayson, Jr., of the Cedar Swamp Community, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina at the age of 73. Leon is survived by his loving wife of fifty-four years, Carolyn McCutcheon Grayson.

Leon was the son of Harvey Leonidas Grayson and Ruth Phillips Grayson, born on July 13, 1948, in Kingstree S.C.  He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and attended Florence Darlington Tech. Leon was a life-long member of Cedar Swamp UMC where he led the singing, was a Trustee, Lay Leader, member of the Pastor Parrish Relations Committee and Sunday School Superintendent. He was a member of the Kingstree National Guard.  His career was in Sales. After retiring, he began a Quail Preserve and European Style Pheasant Tower on his farm.  Leon was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fellowship with family and friends. He loved to cook for large crowds, and if you were not his friend before you came, you were when you left. Family and friends, God and Country were his life.

Surviving, in addition to his wife Carolyn, are his two children, BetC (Grier) Copeland of Kingstree, Bart (Carrie) Grayson of Georgetown, five grandchildren; Grayson, Carter, and Peyton Copeland, Jonathan and Stephen Grayson; his three siblings; Sarah V. Grayson of Litchfield, C. Allen Grayson of Kingstree, and Myra Grayson (Steve) Nuttall of Georgetown, and special cousin, Jimmy “Sam” Phillips of Kingstree.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Ruth Grayson.

Graveside funeral service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Cedar Swamp Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00- 11:00 AM in Cedar Swamp UM Church.  The service will be officiated by Rev. Tommy Conway.

Memorials may be made to Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church, 272 Cedar Swamp Rd, Kingstree, SC, the Shriners Hospital for Children, att: Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

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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.