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  

     Peggy Tisdale, 82, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of February 3, 2022.

Peggy was born on November 3, 1939, the daughter of the late Nella Cribb Hobson and Jettie Crib  She was a 1957 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, Georgetown County, SC.

      In 1961, she married and moved to the Cedar Swamp Community of Williamsburg County, where she built a home, raised her family, and became a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.  While a member of CGBC, she was a teacher in the Nursery and Beginner Sunday School Classes and an Alto in the Church choir. In 2004, Peggy joined and became a founding member of Williamsburg Baptist Church. She was a member of the WBC church choir, attending services faithfully, until her health would not allow. The advent of online church services offered her the ability to continue worshipping with her beloved church family, over the last two years Sunday morning services were a highlight of her week.

     In 1993, Peggy began working at Goody’s formerly BC Moore & Sons, where she continued to work until her retirement in 2006. “Miss” Peggy worked in the shoe department and was loved by many. Her greatest loves in life were her Lord and her family. Much to her enjoyment, she was a caregiver to all four of her grandsons from birth until they entered school. She was Granny to her two oldest grands Jamey (Lindsay) and Daniel McKnight, Nanny to her two younger grands, Austin and Carson Tisdale and Nanny Granny to her great-grandson, Luke McKnight.

     She is survived by her daughter, Dena McKnight (Fredis), and two sons, Jeffrey and Chuck Tisdale (Amary). In addition to her children and grandchildren, Peggy is survived by three sisters, Corrie M. Hatcher, Savannah, GA, Sandy C. Eaddy, Florence, SC, Ann C. Hammond, Columbia, SC, one brother, Jed Cribb, Florence, SC, numerous nieces and nephews. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, her former husband, Desmore D. (D.D.) Tisdale, four brothers and one sister.

     Our family would like to thank Dr. Benjamin Wade Lamb, Carlyle Nursing Facility of Kingstree, and the Hospice team with Amedisys Health Care for her care during her final months. In addition, we would like to offer special thanks to caregivers, Dana Williams, Nathene Brown and Victoria Scott for their compassion, friendship and skilled assistance in making Mom’s final days comfortable and peaceful. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Baptist Church, 8378 Hemingway Highway, Kingstree SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com

Roy Benjamin Ray, 67, widower of Faye Blocker Ray, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree.

      Mr. Ray was born July 1, 1954, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late John Henry Ray, Sr. and Frances Harrington Ray. He was a graduate of C.E. Murray High School and was employed by Lucas Tree Experts. Roy was an avid fisherman and a race car enthusiast and was always telling jokes to friends and family.

     Surviving Mr. Ray are: 2 sons, George C. (Amanda) Ray of Scranton and Roy Christopher (Carla)  Ray of Marshville, Wisconsin; 4 stepdaughters, April (William) Scott of Camden, Rachel Scott (Dave) Thompson and Andrea (Jerry) Hodges, both of Sumter, and Sandy (Doug) Neel of Scranton; a step son, Wayne Curtis-Fox-Mixon of Florence; three brothers, Larry Ray of Georgetown, Johnny (Marty) Ray, of Chambersburg, PA, and Paul (Debbie) Ray of Manning; five sisters, Frances (Laurie) Mouzon of Kingstree, Mary (Donald) Shelley of Andrews, Janie (Jerry) Branham of Greeleyville, Rosie Osborne of Salters, and Doris (Steven) Amerine of Las Vegas; nine grandchildren, Alaina Ray, Olivia Ray, Christopher (Kayla) Scott, Katie (Brandon) Johnson, Aaron Harrison, Brittany Griffin, Sinclair Smith, Lisa Floyd, and Emmett Floyd; eight great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife Faye, Roy was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Ray and a son, George Henry Ray; a brother, Curtis Ray and a sister, Maybel McKnight.

     Funeral services will be 2 PM, Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Greeleyville Free Will Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Donnie Hydrick, George Ray, Larry Ray, Paul Ray, Christopher Scott, and James Wright. Mr. Ray’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. The committal service will be 2 PM Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Greeleyville Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Memorials may be made to Greeleyville Free Will Baptist Church, c/o Lola Disher, 177 S. Main Street, Greeleyville, SC 29056. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mr. Julian Hazel Burgess Jr., 82, husband of Kathy Markle Burgess, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Burgess was born August 25, 1939, in Kingstree, SC, the son of the late Doris Flemming Burgess and Julian Hazel Burgess, Sr. He graduated from East Clarendon High School and furthered his education at Trident Technical College and Clemson University. He was a veteran of the SC National Guard. Mr. Burgess retired from SC Department of Transportation as District Testing Engineer after 43 years of service. He was an avid golfer but truly loved fishing. He was one of the founders of the Bass Masters Association and wrote articles on fishing for Lowcountry Sportsman Magazine. Mr. Burgess was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mr. Burgess, in addition to his wife Kathy, are: son, Julian H. “Bo” Burgess III (Stephanie Thorsen) of Calabash, NC; sister, Betty B. Broach (Earnest) of Florence; grandchildren, Julian and  Eli Burgess, and Austin Thorsen of Calabash, NC; one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann B. Corbett.

A graveside funeral service will be 3 PM, Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Epps Cemetery, Lynchburg Road, Kingstree, SC. Mr. Burgess’ family will greet friends at the cemetery following the service.

Memorials may be sent to Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Amy Sanders, 3508 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Lila Mae Hucks Harrelson, 89, widow of Billy Harrelson, died at home in Kingstree Thursday, January 27, 2022.

     Mrs. Harrelson was born October 21, 1932, in Horry County, a daughter of the late Cox and Carrie Hyman Hucks. She was a graduate of Conway High School and was formerly employed at Talon in Lake City. She was a member of Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church in Manning, SC.

     Surviving Mrs. Harrelson are: a daughter, Billie Jo H. (Glenn) Lee of Lake City; a son, Tony (Sybel) Harrelson of Maggie Valley, NC; 3 grandchildren, Curtis Green, Mark Harrelson, and Carrie Harrelson; 3 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and 2 sisters, Geraldine Rozier  and Sylvia Jo (Tom) Prosser, both of Charleston. In addition to her parents and her husband Billy, Mrs. Harrelson was preceded in death by 2 sons, Rex and Tommy Harrelson, 1 sister, and 4 brothers.

     A graveside funeral service will be 3 PM, Monday, January 31, 2022, in Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC. All Covid protocols will be implemented, so please wear a mask.

     The family wishes to thank Mrs. Harrelson’s faithful and loving caregivers, Debbie Cox, Shirley Brown, Linda Stone, and Linda Lee. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Thomas Franklin “Tommy” Spearman, 62, died at home in Moncks Corner, SC Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

   Mr. Spearman was born May 27, 1959, in Sumter, SC, a son of the late John Edward Spearman and Dolores Armstrong “Dee” Spearman. He attended school in Kingstree until his family moved to Summerville, SC, where he graduated from Summerville High School. Tommy graduated from The Citadel in 1982 with a BA in Mathematics and Business Administration. He earned both a Master of IT Management and a Master of Business Administration from Webster University. Tommy was a fierce competitor. In high school he played football, ran track, and wrestled. He also wrestled as a club sport at the Citadel. After graduating college, he continued to compete as a tri-athlete. This spirit of excellence carried over to his career where he worked for several large companies as the Project, Pricing, or Financial Manager. In 2001, he found his way back to Kingstree to work with his brother John at WPMedia, Inc., coordinating equipment purchasing and installation/implementation of wired LAN and wireless WAN networks for small businesses and county agencies. In 2009, he founded PhiXergy Corp, a non-profit formed to submit renewable and clean energy ideas. Tommy retired to live on Lake Moultrie at Moncks Corner. As gifted as Tommy was at computers, networking, and communications, he loved the outdoors and especially gardening and farming.

   Surviving Mr. Spearman are: his brothers, Colonel John Edward (May) Spearman of Lane, Dr. William Lawrence “Billy” (Starr) Spearman of Beaufort, SC, Robert George “Bobby” (Barbara) Spearman of Edisto Beach, SC, and Dr. James David “Jimmy” (Emily) Spearman of Edisto Beach, SC; his sister, Dr. Maridee Jean (Bill) McLaws of Hendersonville, NC; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Christopher “Tony” Spearman.

      A family memorial service will be planned at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Richard Carter “Ricky” Harrington, 72, husband of Jo Ann Baylor Harrington, died at home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

      Mr. Harrington was born March 29, 1949, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Jacob Kinder Harrington and Elizabeth ”Lib”  Louise Carter Harrington. He was a graduate of East Clarendon High School  and retired as the maintenance supervisor at Williamsburg Technical College after 25 years of service. Mr. Harrington was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a lifetime member of Black River Hunting Club, serving as a former president and treasurer. He was an active lifetime member of Midway Presbyterian Church, EPC, where he served as Elder, Sunday school teacher, treasurer of Men of the Church, and cook for Bible School, the annual Steak Supper and Ingathering. Ricky was a devoted husband and a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

       Surviving Mr. Harrington, in addition to his wife of 51 years, Jo Ann, are: his 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 and Jacob McElveen of Hartsville, SC and Lacey Harrington of New Zion, SC; great grandchild, Grayson Herbert of Effingham; a sister, Ann H. (Sanford) Roberson of Lake Junaluska, NC, and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harrington was preceded in death by a sister, Ellen H. Cantey.

     Funeral services will be 1 PM, Friday, January 28, 2022, at Midway Presbyterian Church, EPC, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Harrington’s family will receive family and friends 5 to 8 PM Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC. Memorials may 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 at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Samuel James “Sammy” Tomlinson, II, 91, passed away peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022, in his home.  Sammy was born July 21, 1930, in Kingstree, son of the late Samuel Turner Tomlinson & Lanette Griffin Tomlinson.  Sammy attended Kingstree High School and graduated at age 16.  After high school graduation, he attended Riverside Military Academy and the Citadel where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce in 1952.  After graduation, Sammy married the love of his life Barbara Lifrage and served in the U.S. Army for two years which included a stint in Japan before going to work with his father at Tomlinson’s Food Store.  After his father’s passing in 1971, Sammy continued to run Tomlinson’s Food Store until 1978 when it was sold.  In 1980, Sammy became the operator of the Kingstree Golf Club along with his son, David.  In 1991, Sammy and David purchased the Kingstree Golf Club, changed the name to Swamp Fox Golf Club and expanded the course to 18 holes.  Sammy continued to work at the golf course until his retirement in 2015.  Sammy was an avid outdoorsman who loved golf, hunting, fishing & wildlife conservation.  He inspired his children and grandchildren by his love for “God’s green earth”.

Surviving are: his children, Samuel Turner (Anne) Tomlinson II of Columbia, David James (Susan) Tomlinson of Greeleyville, John Russell (Jane) Tomlinson of Irmo, Jonathan Eric (Alice) Tomlinson of Kingstree, Mayme Tomlinson (Will) Carsten of Cades; his grandchildren, Dr. Sam J Tomlinson III, Elizabeth (Bryan) Fink, Jason (Francine) Tomlinson, Dr. Lauren Tomlinson, Stacey Tomlinson, Dr. Jennifer (Michael) Allen, Russ (Becca) Tomlinson,  Jake (Ashley) Tomlinson, Addie Lowe, Rebecca (Erik) Rome, Sheila (TJ) Lee, Joy (Jared) Strong, Kate Carsten, Allen Carsten; his great grandchildren, Sammy Tomlinson, Hudson Fink, Blakely Fink, Jordan Tomlinson, Olivia Allen, Bennett Allen, Wesley Allen, Everett Tomlinson, Sutton Tomlinson, Salters Tomlinson, Hannah Lowe, Neville Rome, Sybil Rome, and Mack Lee.

He was preceded in death by: his wife, Barbara Lifrage Tomlinson, his sister, Peggy Tomlinson McGill, and his brothers Joel Tomlinson and Kenny Tomlinson.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 20, 2022,  at  Kingstree Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, PO Drawer 568, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

Barbara Ann Tucker Walls, 73, wife of Roger Walls, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

      Mrs. Walls was born July 2, 1948, in Greenville, SC, a daughter of the late Paul and Liz King Tucker. She was a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, baking and playing with her grandchildren. Mrs. Walls was a member of Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church.

       Surviving Mrs. Walls, in addition to her husband Roger, are: her children, Dale Walls of Ninety Six, SC, Tammy (Ken) Thames of Alcolu, and Tracy (Chuck) Webb of Kingstree; eight grandchildren, Kenneth (Laci) Thames, Phillip (Amber) Thames, Christian (Evan) Floyd, Bonita (Jordan) Costello, Ashley (Dylan) Purvis, Montana Webb, Dalton (Dawnyel) Walls, and Karrington Walls; eight great grandchildren, Will, Emma, Chloe, Natalee, Tucker, Austin Wayne, Kinley, and Ryland; and her sister, Sheila (Ed) Shockley of Simpsonville, SC. In addition to her parents, Barbara Ann was preceded in death by a granddaughter Kaitlyn and a great grandson Noah.

     Funeral services time and date will be announced shortly. 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.