Ivy Mason Horton Trado, 61, wife of William E. "Bill" Trado, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. Ivy was born September 3, 1961, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Samuel Warren Horton, Jr. and Barbara Jayne Lewis Horton. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Montreat College. Ivy was employed at USDA, Farm Services Agency in Kingstree, and she enjoyed helping the farmers who came there. Ivy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and really anything outdoors. She was an accomplished marksman and an amazing artist. Ivy loved her children and grandchildren and was exceedingly proud of them. ...

Jeanette Thomas Dodd, 88, wife of Rev. John R. Dodd, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Manning, SC. Mrs. Dodd was born August 15, 1934, in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Dewey Thomas and Emma Campbell Thomas. She served the Lord through her love of music. Through their serving God in Presbyterian churches, one in Charleston, West Virginia and four in South Carolina which are Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill; Kingstree Presbyterian Church and Central Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, and Sardinia Presbyterian Church in New Zion. Jeanette was involved in every church either as a choir member, organist, or choir director as well as a soloist. Seven of...

John Wesley Disher, Jr., 44, husband of Theresa Hilton Disher, died suddenly Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home in Kingstree. John was born March 22, 1979, in Kingstree, SC, a son of Irene Kinard Disher and the late John Wesley "Buzzy" Disher, Sr. He was a graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and attended the College of Charleston. John was a realist artist and enjoyed woodcarving, fishing, cooking, video gaming, and spending time at the beach. In addition to being a devoted father, John was an avid Gamecock fan. Surviving John, in addition to his wife, Theresa Disher and his mother, Irene Disher of Kingstree, are: his brother, Mark (Marie) Disher; his daughters, Leia Disher...

Elizabeth Dawn Moore Book, 88, wife of the late William Ellery "Bill" Book, Jr., died at her home in Kingstree surrounded by family Thursday, April 27, 2023. Mrs. Book was born July 23, 1934, in Loogootee, IN, a daughter of the late John Pritchard Moore and Agnus Ione Lee Moore Pelfrey. She was a graduate of Bosse High School and Evansville College, both in Evansville, Indiana and William and Mary College in Richmond, VA. She also received a Master's Degree from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Book started her career as a commercial art designer in Evansville. After moving to Williamsburg county, Mrs. Book acquired a grant for an Art Bus to expose the children of Williamsburg...

Michael Lee Horton, Sr., husband of the late Cheryl Smith Horton, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on April 13, 2023. He was 74 years old. Born October 25, 1948, in Kingstree, he was the son of the late Edward Conyers Horton and the late Verdessa Thor Horton. He was a proud 1971 graduate of Clemson University, with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Upon graduation, he served as teacher at St. Mark Elementary School in Kingstree, SC for one year. He then was employed by Baxter first as chemist, then chemical engineer. Following this, he was employed by Gist-Brocades as project engineer, and engineering manager. He then served as engineering manager...

Geraldine 'Jerry' Dombroski (78) died at her home in Mesa, Arizona on April 2, 2023. She was born on January 27, 1945 to L. Frierson Burgess and Anita Fleming Burgess in Kingstree, SC where she graduated Kingstree High School. Jerry was known for her sense of humor and her devotion to her Army pilot husband, following him as far afield as South Korea. She was a voracious reader, a staunch advocate for veterans and had the softest spot for all homeless pets. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, CW4 (retired) Gary W. Dombroski. They held each other up through all that life threw at them for thirty five years of marriage. Jerry is survived by her daughter...

Enver McCrea Carter, 84, wife of the late Wayland J. Carter, died Friday, March 24, 2023, in Mt. Pleasant, SC after a long illness. "Miss Enver" was born January 7, 1939, in the Cedar Swamp community of Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas Martin McCrea and Martha Brown McCrea. She retired from Montgomery, Floyd, and Wagner Medical Practice after 24 years. Enver had a true servant's heart, always serving others- her family, her church and her community. She and her husband Wayland were charter members of Williamsburg Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and served on many committees, always ready to step in where she saw a need. Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas...

Ida Kathleen Barker Evans, 96, wife of the late Willard Dye (W.D.) Evans, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1927 in Lumberton, NC to Prentice Reid Barker, Sr. and Ida Thelma Britt Barker. Kathleen is survived by her son, David Barker Evans, and his wife, Stephanie. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, David Hunter (Alex) Evans and Hanna Kathleen Evans (Hugh) McCutchen and their children, Benjamin David Evans, and John Harris McCutchen, who provide much love and laughter. Kathleen is also survived by a host of family and friends who will treasure her memory. In addition to her husband and parents, Kathleen was predeceased by...

Bonnie Sue Lucken, 82, of Goose Creek passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 2 o'clock at Crowfield Baptist Church, 100 Hunters Ln, Goose Creek, SC 29445. In honor of Bonnie, memorials can be made to The Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or Camp Happy Days, 933 Dupont Rd Suite B, Charleston, SC 29407. Bonnie was born on December 7, 1940 in Kingstree, SC and is the daughter of the late Hardy Brown and Esther Flowers Brown. During her lifetime she had a long career as an executive at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. Bonnie also was a longtime member of the Crowfield Baptist Church. She had a special connection to her dogs...

Murray Steve Hudson, 68, husband of Vicki Hudson, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his home in Kingstree, surrounded by his beloved family. Steve was born August 29, 1954, in Kingstree the son of the late Carl Eugene Hudson and Hazel Idelle Miles Hudson. He was a 1972 graduate of Williamsburg Academy and was a farm equipment technician. Steve was an avid fisherman and enjoyed Wednesday Night Supper Club and especially spending time with his family. He was a member of Millwood United Methodist Church. Surviving Steve, in addition to his wife Vicki, are: his sisters, Claire (Len) Gaskins and Joyce Epps; his children, Chuck (Tracy) Webb, Dwayne (Jamie) Webb, and Angel (Randal) Lee,...