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Margaret Jan Runey
January 20, 2011
A memorial services for Margaret Jan Runey, 64, of Allendale, SC will be held three p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2011 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bernice Graves officiating. Jan passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011 in Barnwell County, SC.
born in Charleston, SC she was a daughter of John Frances Runey and the late Reba Smith Runey.
Survivors include her father, John Runey; a sister, Carol (Steve) Howze of Odessa, FL; brothers, John Runey, Jr. of Sunrise, FL; Randy (Suzanne) Runey of Tampa, FL and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to all the staff and care-givers at the Gibson Street Home who cared for Jan.

Alton Winston Williams, Jr.
January 19, 2011
Funeral services for Alton Winston Williams, Jr., 64, of Graniteville, SC will be held eleven a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Christian Heritage Church in Graniteville with the Revs. Bobby Broach and Stephen Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Graniteville cemetery. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m., Friday, January 21, 2011 at Christian Heritage Church in Graniteville. Memorial contributions may be sent to Fellowship of Truth Baptist Church Building Fund, 571 Whaley Pond Road, Graniteville, SC 29829. Honorary Pallbearers will be Glenn Spradley, George Grieve, Bill Swearingen and members of the Men’s Adult Sunday School Class. Winston passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011.
born in Aiken County, he was a son of the late Alton Winston Williams, Sr. and Edna Louise Brabham Williams. He graduated from Newberry College with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Winston was a charter member of New Testament Baptist Church and attended Fellowship of Truth Baptist Church. He formerly owned and operated Winco Hardware in Graniteville and retired from Maner Builders Supply in 2009 where he worked for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Harbin Williams; a son, Daniel W. (Shanna) Williams, Wiley Hadden; a daughter, Andrea M. Williams; grandchildren, Ansley M. Williams, Mari Cavagna, Shelby Hadden, Joey Hadden; and a special pet companion, Juliette. He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy A. Williams, Sr.

Tami Sue Reynolds
January 18, 2011
A Memorial Service for Tami Sue Belshaw Reynolds, 49, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 2011 at The Williston First Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Blankenship officiating. The Ackerman Chapter #198 Order of the Eastern Star rites will be accorded. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service at the church on Sunday. Monetary donations to help the family may be made to the Williston First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 366 Williston SC, 29853. Mrs. Reynolds passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at her home.
born in Potsdam, NY, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Carol Irene Kyle Belshaw.
Survivors include her husband Jesse Charles Reynolds; a son, James Cushman; and daughters, Jennifer and Jessica Reynolds.

Elsie Gyles Pettebone
January 10, 2011
Elsie Gyles Pettebone, a long time resident of Blackville, SC and formerly of Annapolis, MD passed away in the early morning of Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Tate Chesapeake Hospice House in Linthicum, MD, at the age of 86, due to bladder cancer and kidney failure.
Elsie was born on September 16, 1924 in Siler City, North Carolina and was the youngest daughter of the late Dr. Ronald Corbin Gyles and Valeria (Still) Gyles. Elsie was married to John Elliott Pettebone for 53 years, until his death in the late 1990’s. Both Mr. and Mrs. Pettebone spent their life in Annapolis, MD as active members of College Avenue Baptist Church where Mrs. Pettebone became the youngest President of the Women’s Missionary Union. After they moved to Blackville, SC in 1985 she became very active in the First Baptist Church of Blackville and in the Blackville Garden Club. Prior to her move to Blackville, Mrs. Pettebone spent 22 years in management at the Central Garage for the Anne Arundel County Government. She is survived by her son, John E. Pettebone and his wife, Bonnie of Odenton MD and her daughter, Kathye Pettebone Long and her, husband Gene of Severna Park MD.
Services will be held two p.m., Monday, January 17, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Blackville with burial in the Blackville cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m.until time of the service at the church. The Rev. Ken Frederick and Dr.Thomas Terry officiating. Pallbearers will be Richard Creech, Jim Fickling, Monroe Lott, Jennings Martin, Herman Still and Mike Sullivan.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions in her name to either the First
Baptist Church of Blackville, P.O. Box 217, Blackville, SC 29817 or to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Richard Ashley McCreary, Jr.
January 01, 2011
Mr. Richard Ashley McCreary, Jr., 97, of Columbia, SC died Saturday evening Jan. 1, 2011. He was born in N. Augusta, SC 12/30/1913. He was the son of the late Richard Ashley McCreary, Sr. and Loulie Holley McCreary. He was the husband of the late Viola North McCreary.
Growing up in Columbia, his passion was baseball. He pitched for the first Columbia Post 6 Legion team under Coach Rhame. He along with Kirby Higby went to Houston Texas to play in the first night Legion baseball championship in 1931. He later became the baseball coach for Legion Post 55 for many years. He also was a proficient golfer and handball player. He played handball at the downtown YMCA for many years where he teamed with Dom Fusci and travelled the southeast. For 4 straight years they were the handball champions for North and South Carolina, a feat that has been unequalled in YMCA play to this day.
His early working career was at Hartley Grocery Company and from there he went to work with his mentor, the honorable late Lester L. Bates, Sr. with Capitol Life Insurance which was sold to United Insurance, from which he retired. During that time he was a manager for golf’s great trick shot artist, the late Joe Kirkwood. Above all he loved the Lord Jesus Christ and his family. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Columbia since early childhood and had many close friends in the church.
He is survived by his three daughters Gloria McCreary Fiorini of Sumter, SC, Miriam McCreary Knight (Pete D’Amico) of Sacramento, Calif. and Shirley McCreary Johnson of Sumter, SC. His grandchildren are: Sam Fiorini, Jr. and Rick Fiorini of Columbia, SC, Ron Fiorini (Karen) and Ken Fiorini (Kendal) of Raleigh, NC., Vicki Knight Johnson (Jerry), Lynn Knight Amaro (Greg), Wendy Knight Hatt (Kevin) of Sacramento, Calif., Alan Knight, Jr. of Columbia, SC and Deborah Denise Knight (Sabour) Lowe of San Diego, Calif. Richard is survived by one sister Dorothy McCreary Clayton and her husband Tom Clayton of Snellville, Ga. He was predeceased by two sisters Juliet McCreary Refo and Virginia McCreary.
His great grandchildren are Heather Fiorini of Columbia, SC, Chantel Lopez (Brandon), John Gundersen, Jr. (Mellissa), Christina Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Dianna Johnson Weishar, Javier Rodriguez, Gabriel Rodgriguez and Brittanie Hatt of Sacramento, Calif., Nicholas Fiorini, Morgan Fiorini, Cameron Fiorini and Alexis Fiorini of Raleigh, NC., Ubaid Allah Zarie, Shayma Zarie, Sarah Zarie, Hedayah Zarie, Jumanah Zarie, Tasneem Zarie, Joshua Knight, Fallon Knight and Christie Brakefield.
His great, great grandchildren are: Kayia Lopez, Klohie Lopez, Jaden Rodriguez, Julian Rodriguez, Jana Zarie and Juwanah Zarie.
Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church – Boyce Chapel, 1306 Hampton St. in downtown Columbia at 11:30 AM on Saturday Jan. 8th, 2011. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 10:30 AM. The Rev. Dennis Banks will officiate.
The internment will be held in the Williston cemetery, Williston, SC. Active pallbearers will be Ken Fiorini, Rick Fiorini, Ron Fiorini, Sam Forini, Jr., John Green and Alan Knight, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Jordan Men’s Sunday School Class.

Louise Croft Owens Fogle
December 27, 2010
Funeral services for Louise Croft Owens Fogle, 74, of Hilda, SC will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston with burial in the Barnwell Memory Gardens on Reynolds Road. The Reverends Ken Dodson, Timothy Gunnells and Rommie Martin officiating. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28 at the funeral home and other times at the home of Shirley Morris in Barnwell. Memorials may be sent to Amedisys Hospice of Orangeburg, 1180 Boulevard Street, Suite A, Orangeburg, SC 29115. Mrs. Fogle passed away Monday, December 27, 2010.
born in Barnwell County, she was a daughter of the late Edward J. and Ellen Argo Croft. Mrs. Fogle was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and had a love for cooking and baking. She attended Trinity Baptist Church and was first married to the late Clinton E. Owens.
Survivors include her husband, Zack B. Fogle of the home; daughters, Shirley (Clay) Morris of Barnwell, Trina (Dean) Griffin of Hilda; a son, Clinton “Bobo” Owens and Gail Dill of Blackville; a sister, Susie Hutson of Barnwell; a brother, Bobby (Barbara) Croft of Blackville; 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters, Beatrice Williams, Melba Croft, Julia Ethel Croft; brothers, Everette Croft, E.J. Croft and John Wesley Croft.

Xania C. Gilliam Hutto
December 24, 2010
Funeral services for Xania C. Gilliam Hutto, 87, of Blackville, SC will be held three p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Double Pond Baptist Church, Blackville, SC. Rev. Mike Cato and Rev. Tim Edmonds will be officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m., Monday, December 27, 2010 at Folk Funeral Home, Williston. Memorials may be sent to Double Pond Baptist Church Fellowship Fund, 357 Double Pond Road, Blackville, SC 29817. Mrs. Hutto passed away, Friday, December 24, 2010.
born in Bamberg County, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Ida Atterberry Gilliam and was married to the late Marvin Hobson Hutto for 65 years. She was a graduate of Denmark High School, a member of Double Pond Baptist Church, retired from Blackville Public School District where she worked in food service and also worked for Barnwell Woolen Mills.
Survivors include, sons, Phil (Mary Jane) Hutto, Bobby (Carrie) Hutto, Leon (Gaye) Hutto, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Yvonne Hutto Thurmond; son, Marvin Edwin Hutto; granddaughter, Tara Thurmond; grandson, Dwayne Edwin Hutto; sister, Gwen Wall; brothers, Royce and Adolf Gilliam.

Sam Douglas
December 21, 2010
Funeral services for Sam Douglas, 89, of Morgantown Community, SC will be held eleven a.m., Friday, December 24, 2010 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, SC with burial in the Morgantown cemetery, Springfield, SC with the Rev. Tommy Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m., Thursday, December 23rd at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to a charity of one’s choice. Mr. Douglas passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010.
Sam was born and lived his entire life in the Morgantown Community, SC. He was a son of the late Simmons T. and Susan Morgan Douglas, was a farmer and a member of Rocky Swamp Southern Methodist Church.
Survivors include his brother, John L. "Duggie" Douglas of North Augusta, SC and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary D. Caughman; brothers, Carlos, George, O.C., Cephas and Jones Douglas.

John Wesley Croft
December 12, 2010
Funeral services for John Wesley Croft, 80, of Bamberg, will be held eleven a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, with Revs. Timothy Gunnells and Darrell Croft officiating. Burial will be in the South End cemetery, Bamberg, SC. Visitation will be held from five to seven p.m., Monday, December 13, 2010 at the funeral home. Mr. Croft passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010.
born in Barnwell County, SC he was a son of the late Edward J. and Ellen Argoe Croft. He was a retired truck driver, dairy farmer, attended Open Arms Ministry, loved fishing, gardening, and working in his yards. Mr. Croft was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lang Croft of the home; daughters, Frances “Lib” (Carl) Gunnells of Olar, SC, Rev. Phyllis (Paul) Sandifer of Bamberg, SC, Rev, Eileen (Andy) Gunnells of Barnwell, SC, Rev. Cindy (Bill) Strock, of Orangeburg; sons, Wesley O’Neal (Sharon) Croft of Moncks Corner, SC, Wayne (Beth) Croft of Anderson, SC, Rev. Darrell (Mary) Croft of Lexington, SC; sisters, Louise Fogle of Hilda, SC, Susie Hutson of Barnwell, SC; brother, Bobby Croft of Blackville, SC; fourteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Beatrice Williams, Melba Croft, Julia Ethel Croft; brothers, Everette Croft, E.J. Croft.

James Monroe Greene, Sr.
December 09, 2010
Funeral services for James Monroe Greene, Sr., 89, of Elko, SC will be held three p.m., Saturday, December 11, 2010 at the Elko Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Baker officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the Williston cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church social hall on Saturday. American Legion Post #75 will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Elko Baptist Church, P.O. Box 277, Elko, SC 29826. Folk Funeral Home, Williston, SC is assisting the family. Mr. Greene passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010.
born in Dunbarton, SC, he was a son of the late Henry Dayton and Sarah Emma Burckhalter Greene. He was a retired cabinet maker having worked for Schumpert Lumber Company for many years. He was a WWII US Army Veteran having served with the 12th Army division with the 43rd battalion. He received the American Theater ribbon, the Eamet service medal, WWII Victory medal and three (Europe) battle stars. He was a member of Elko Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, men’s Sunday School teacher and Sunday School superintendent. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 75 and was former mayor of Elko, SC.
Survivors include his wife of the home, Rosalee Hamer Greene, sons, James Monroe “Jimmy” (Carolyn) Greene of Greer, SC, Jerry Hamer (Karen) Greene of Elko; grandchildren, Ashley (John) Legg, Brannon, Courtney, Autumn, Savannah and Austin Greene; great granddaughter, Emma Rose Legg and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Sadie Sweat, Louise Rountree, Nell Gunter, Elma Arban; brothers, Otis J. Greene, Henry E. Greene, Marion H. Greene and Vernon Greene.

Gladys Owens Eubanks
December 08, 2010
Funeral services for Gladys Owens Eubanks, 85, of Windsor, SC will be held three p.m., Friday, December 10, 2010 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston with the Rev. Floyd Dukes officiating. Burial will be at the Williston cemetery. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Eubanks passed away Wednesday, December 08, 2010.
born in Old Dunbarton, SC, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Annie Maye Rutland Owens and was married to the late Elton Tillman Eubanks. She retired from Ameritron and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughter, Mary Lois E. Mullikin; grandchildren, Ronald W. Marrow, Connie G. Watkins; great granddaughter, Lauren Watkins Swanson and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters, Margaret O. Turner, Marie O. Yonce, Lorraine Owens; brother, Raymond Edward Owens, Jr.

Eugene "Tommy" Redd
November 29, 2010
Funeral services for Eugene “Tommy” Redd, 89, of Windsor, SC will be held one p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston. Burial will be in Mt. Beulah Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Fort Gordon Fisher House, Bldg. 280, Fisher House Rd., Fort Gordon, GA 30905. Mr. Redd passed away Monday, November 29, 2010.
born in Windsor, SC he was a son of the late Herman and Daisy Cushman Redd and was married to the late Elizabeth Juanita Parker Redd. He was a retired farmer and formerly worked at SRP for EI DuPont as a carpenter.
Survivors include his sons, Reggie Redd of Williston, Marshall Redd of Windsor; daughter Eva R. Wahl of Windsor; five grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Lee Gantt, Jerri Youmans; brother, Clifton Redd; grandson, Donnie Miller.

Geneva Clair Townsend Bell
November 30, 2010
Funeral services for Geneva Clair Townsend Bell, 73, of St. Matthews will be held three thirty p.m., Friday, December 3, 2010 at Gethsemane Baptist Church in St. Matthews, SC with the Revs. Robert Altman and Allen Bodiford officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from two p.m. until the time of service at the church on Friday. Memorials may be sent to American Diabetes Association, 17 Executive Park, Suite 115, Atlanta, GA 30329-2012 or American Cancer Society 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210-1790. Folk Funeral Home, Williston, SC is assisting the family. Mrs. Bell passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010.
born in St. Matthews, SC, she was a daughter of the late Baxter Townsend and Mary Lever Townsend. She formerly worked for United Technologies as an assembly operator and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughters, Becky and Brett Bodiford of Williston, Vikki and David Thompson of Denmark; sons, Barry Bell of St. Matthews, Chris Bell of Williston; grandchildren, Joshua, Nicklaus, Jenna Bodiford, Chris Fralix, Tonya and Stacey Bell. She was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Kemmerlin and a brother, Homer Townsend.

Lila M. Lee
November 22, 2010
Lila M. Lee, 92 peacefully passed away at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Monday, November 22, 2010. Visitation will be held at Folk Funeral Home in Williston, SC, on Tuesday, November 23, from six to eight p.m., Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Folk Funeral Home in Williston on Wednesday, November 24, at three p.m., with burial in The Williston cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren who all loved her very much.
Mrs. Lee was born in Wheeler County, Georgia, and moved to Williston where she has resided since 1951.
Survivors include daughters, Lila (L.M.) Simmons of Williston, SC, Shirley (Wayne) Pitts of Graniteville, SC; son, Wendell Lee of Gilbert, SC; daughter-in-law, Mae Lee of Williston and brother, Bennie (Ouida) Montford of Glenwood, Georgia. Mrs. Lee had 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Lee was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, W. M. Lee; son, Walter G. Lee, daughter-in-law, Gladys Fowler Lee; great grandchildren, Brandon Lee and Melissa Lynette Pitts and four brothers.

Lila M. Lee
Lila M. Lee, 92, of Williston, died Nov. 22, 2010 at the Aiken Regional Medical Center
Funeral service was held Nov. 22 at the Folk funeral Home in Williston with burial in the Williston cemetery. Folk Funeral Home of Williston was in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Lee was born in Wheeler County, Ga. and moved to Williston where she has resided since 1951. She was predeceased by her husband, W. M. Lee; a son, Walter G. Lee; daughter-in-law, Gladys Fowler Lee; great-grandchildren, Brandon Lee and Melissa Lynette Pitts and four brothers.
Survivors include two daughters, Lila (L.M.) Simmons of Williston, Shirley (Wayne) Pitts of Graniteville; one son, Wendell Lee of Gilbert; one daughter-in-law, Mae Lee of Williston; one brother, Bennie (Ouida) Montford of Glenwood, Ga.; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

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