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George Quinton Sessions
February 14, 2011
Funeral services for George Quinton Sessions, 88, of Williston, will be held two p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Mt. Beulah Baptist Church with burial at the Barnwell Memory Gardens on Reynolds Road. The Reverends Stanley Adams and Toby Rowell will be officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday and other times at the home in Williston. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Beulah Baptist Church Building Fund, 857 Mt. Beulah Road, Windsor, SC 29856. George passed away Monday, February 14, 2011.
born in Marion, SC, he was a son of the late George Robert Sessions and Rhoda Connor Sessions and was first married to the late Catherine Young Sessions. George graduated from Florence High School and attended Colorado State University; he was a WW II Army Veteran of the European Theatre having served under General George Patton, was an amateur HAM radio operator and retired from E. I. DuPont as a technician. A great Christian man, he was a former member of Winfield Heights Baptist Church, Williston and was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church, Windsor. He wrote several novels and had his war stories published in The People Sentinel. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and enjoyed having visitors at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Frances D. Kitchings Sessions of the home; daughters, Catherine S. (Harry) Baird of Graniteville, Linda K. (Bill) Johnson of Williston; sons, George M. (Denna) Sessions of St. Helena Island, Paul S. (Peggy) Sessions of Columbia, Wallace (Sheryl) Kitchings of Elko, Gene Kitchings of Aiken; grandchildren Melody Baird, Chris (Nicole) Sessions; a great grandson, Coen Sessions and a number of other grandchildren and great grandchildren; a special friend, Judy Sowell. He was predeceased by an infant brother; daughter, Miriam K. Cooley; sisters, Gwendolyn S. Williams, Modena S. Baucom.

Larry James Still
Larry James Still, 65, of Barnwell, died Feb. 10, 2011.
Funeral service was held Feb. 13 at Reedy Branch Baptist Church, Barnwell, with burial in the church cemetery. Folk Funeral Home of Williston was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Still was born in Barnwell County. He was the son of the late Thomas Lide Still and Mada Hutto Still. He was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of the National Guard, Barnwell unit. He retired from Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville having worked as an Ag-scientist assistant doing sweet potato research for nearly 30 years. He was a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church and a member of the men’s adult Sunday school class and he cooked for the children’s ministry. He was a member of the Salkehatchie Coon Hunters’ Association.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Etheredge Still; two sons, James Kevin (Leigh Ann) Still and Gregory Alan Still; two sisters, Shirley (Burnette) Black and Gloria (Coy) Sanders; one brother, Jack O. (Betty) Still; two grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge will award me on that day.
II Timothy 4:7-8

Donald Lemuel Kirkland
Donald Lemuel Kirkland, 61, of Batesburg, died Feb. 11, 2011.
Funeral service was held Feb. 14 at Dean Swamp Baptist Church, Springfield. Burial was in the Halltown cemetery, Batesburg. Folk Funeral Home of Williston was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Kirkland was born in Lexington County. He was the son of the late Boliver Kirkland and Mary Magarene Mitchell Kirkland. He was a self-employed engineer, a member of Dean Swamp Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge in Panama. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Kirkland Ruple.
Survivors include his wife, Lana Marie Cooper Kirkland; one son, Benjamin “Ben” Patrick Cooper Kirkland; one sister, Carole Ann (Richard) Buzhardt; one brother, Dr. Stephen Mitchell (Dr. Lea Harrell) Kirkland; his mother and father-in-law, Phil and Ruby Cooper and nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be sent to Dean Swamp Baptist Church, P.O. Box 567, Springfield, SC 29146.

Clarence Eugene Heath
February 13, 2011
Graveside funeral service for Clarence Eugene Heath, 79, of Williston, SC will be held eleven am Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at the Williston cemetery with the Rev. Don Bates officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 am until 10:45 am Tuesday at Folk Funeral Home, Williston. Memorials may be made to Seven Pines Baptist Church Building Fund. Mr. Heath passed away February 13th at his home.
born in Barnwell County he was a son of the late Clarence Eugene Heath, Sr. and Mattie Porter Heath. He was married to the late Ruth Burkett Heath, was a self-employed painter, a member of Seven Pines Baptist Church and was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include daughters, Barbara H. (Arnold) Mathewes, Dena H. (Bryan) McConnell all of Charleston; sisters, Margie Bates of Aiken, Alice Patricia Willford of Lawrenceville, Ga.; brothers, Edward L. Heath of Greenville, Clifton Heath of Charleston; grandchildren, Frederick Heath Terry, Barbara Leigh Terry and Shelby Brooke McConnell. He was preceded in death by sons, Quince Edward Heath, Clifton Eugene Heath and sister, Ethel Clifton.

Mary Shaw Green
March 01, 2011
Graveside funeral service for Mary Shaw Green, 89 of Lilburn, GA will be held two p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2011 in the Joyce Branch section of the Williston cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Folk Funeral Home, Williston, SC. Memorials may be sent to Westside Baptist Church, 2925 West Main St., Snellville, GA 30078. Mrs. Green passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011.
born in Old Ellenton, she was the daughter of the late Randall Charlton Shaw and Lillie Hutchins Shaw and was married to the late Otis Jarield Green. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Snellville, GA and formerly worked at Edwards Department store in Charleston.
Survivors include her son, Otis Jarield “O.J.” Greene, Jr. and his wife, Gina; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

James "Jimmy" Jowers
March 07, 2011
Funeral services for James Lowman “Jimmy” Jowers, 73, of Blackville, SC will be held three p.m., Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston. Burial will be in the Barnwell Memory Gardens on Reynolds Road with US Navy military honors accorded. Memorials may be made to Memorial & Honor Program, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Pallbearers will be J. J. Jowers, Lewis Jowers, Doug Renew, James Brandon Shaffner, Nolan Simpson, Walt Spiegel and Stephan Wiles. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday. Jimmy passed away Monday, March 7, 2011.
born in Denmark, SC he was a son of the late Wilbur M. Jowers and Marion Porter Jowers. He was a US Navy veteran, retired from Kennedy Space Center after 34 years, was an IATSE Union member and was a member of Clear Lake Baptist Church in Cocoa, FL.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Brenda Moore Jowers; daughters, Vicki Jowers Simpson (John) of Cocoa, FL, Kathy Jowers Horton (Fred) of Leesburg, FL; sister, Judy Jowers Renew (Mac) of Irmo, SC; brothers, Lowell (Julie) Jowers of Barnwell, Steve (Karen) Jowers of Blackville; grandchildren, Shandi Simpson, Brooke Shaffner, James Brandon Shaffner, Nolan Simpson; great grandchildren, Kambrie and Kayden Buck.

Delores Williams Gleaton
March 09, 2011
Funeral services for Delores Williams, Gleaton, 79, of Blackville, SC, will be held two p.m., Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, SC with burial in the Springfield cemetery. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Gleaton passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011.
born in Blackville, SC she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Maybel Chavis Williams. Mrs. Gleaton was a Christian and affiliated with the Pentecostal Holiness Church, was a homemaker and worked at the Blossom Shop for more than 20 years.
Survivors include her husband J. L. Gleaton of the home; daughters, Helen (Floyd) Bruner, Shirley (Bruce) Baker, Nevalin (Steve) Davis, Ann (Dennis) Pernell, Laura (Knox) Hambright; sons, John (Peggy) Gleaton, Jerry (Jean) Gleaton, Jimmy (Debbie) Gleaton; adopted son, Norman (Roberta) Williams; sister, Lucille Chavis; brothers, Paul Williams, Cecil (Doris) Williams; 15 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters, Mozelle Tuttle, Pearl Brooks; brothers, Govan, Obie, Fletch, Morris, Russell Williams, and three grandchildren.

Rev. Leonard Marvin "L.M." Simmons
February 18, 2011
Funeral Services for Reverend Leonard Marvin “L.M.” Simmons, 80, of Williston, SC will be held two pm Monday, February 21, 2011 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with burial in the Joyce Branch Section of the Williston cemetery. The family will receive friends from three until five pm Sunday, February 20th at Folk Funeral Home in Williston. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 1077 Highway #39, Williston, SC 29853.” L.M.” passed away Friday, February 18, 2011 in Ladson, SC.
born in Barnwell County he was a son of the late Goldie Leroy Simmons and Idommie Bell Simmons. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, retired heavy equipment operator at the Savannah River Plant, a member of the Woodmen of the World, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and had a deep love for the nursing home ministry. “L.M.” always said, “I have the love of God in my heart.” The family would like to express a special thank you to the Care Givers Unlimited.
Survivors include his wife, Lila Dean Lee Simmons; daughters, Teresa Ann Simmons, Angelia Lee Simmons, Tammie Michelle Simmons and Sharon Alisa Simmons; grandchildren, Brooke (Matt) Bobo, Lauren (Jimmy) Grubbs and Courtney Simmons; great-grandchildren, Kayley Bobo, Alex Bobo, Madison Grubbs and C.J. Grubbs; dear friends who loved him very much, Lon, Tammy, Sara, Lee and Jeffrey Eidem. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Mae Benson.

Janie Mae Walker Boyd
February 20, 2011
Funeral Services for Janie Mae Walker Boyd, 90, of Windsor, SC will be held three pm Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Mt. Beulah Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery, the Reverends Stan Adams and Tim Smart will be officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church in Windsor. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Beulah Baptist Church building fund 857 Mt. Beulah Rd., Windsor, SC 29856. Mrs. Boyd passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011. The family would like thank the staff at Pepper Hill Nursing Center for all of their kindness and care.
born in Aiken County she was a daughter of the late Julious Walker and Ella Pennington Walker Benson. She graduated in 1965 from the Augusta School of Nursing and retired from the Medical College of Georgia. She was a member of the Silly Senior Band and attended Mt. Beulah Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughters, Brenda (James C.) Kaney and Judie (Jeryl) Johnson all of Windsor; sister, Odessa Walters Barton of Mobile, Alabama; brother, Neil Benson of Langley, SC; grandchildren, Neal Kaney, Mark (Suzanne) Kaney, Jerry Johnson, Jamie Johnson and Michelle (Roy) Huffman; great-grandchildren, Shelby Huffman, Hunter Kaney, Trevor Kaney, Stephanie Johnson and Chandler Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Boyd, Jr.; sisters, Julia Graves, Elise Stinson Rouse and Claudine Parrish; brother, Major James Walker.

Louise Frederick Norris
February 22, 2011
Funeral services for Louise Frederick Norris, 81, of Williston, SC will be held three p.m., Friday, February 25, 2011 at the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston with burial in the Williston cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3223 Sunset Blvd, Suite 100, West Columbia, SC 29169. Mrs. Norris passed away Tuesday, February 22. 2011.
born in Williston, SC she was a daughter of the late Otis Frederick and Addie Lee Mitchell Frederick. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Golden Age Club, and the Ivy Garden Club. She retired from the Williston Telephone Company, worked for H & R Block and owned Norris Nursery.
Survivors include her husband, Sylvester “Peanut” Norris; a son, Scotty (Sylvia) Norris; granddaughter, Jessica Floyd; a special son, Perry “Walvin” (Diane) Lewis; a good friend, Charles Bodiford and special caregiver, Shirley Baughman.

Ethel McLemore Bell
February 22, 2011
Graveside funeral service for Ethel McLemore Bell, 91, of Williston, SC will be held two p.m., Saturday, February 26, 2011 in The Williston cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 26th at Folk Funeral Home, Williston. SC. Memorials may be sent to The Williston cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 367, Williston, SC 29853. Mrs. Bell passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in Canton, Georgia.
born in Williston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Isadore McLemore and Emma Kennedy McLemore and was the widow of Francis “Frank” Bell. She was a homemaker, a member of Williston First Baptist Church and the WMU.
Survivors include daughters, Pam (Randy) Collins and Ann (Barry) Orr; grandchildren Carl (Amy) Collins, Jeremy Collins, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Collins, Melanie (Clifford) Daniel and Christopher (Melissa) Orr; great grandchildren, Andy Collins, Cassadie Collins, Wade Collins, Trent Daniel, Ansley Daniel, Will Daniel and Autumn Berry. She was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Taylor Daniel.

Blanche Jones Sizemore
February 24, 2011
Funeral services for Blanche Louise Jones Sizemore, 76, of Windsor will be held two p.m., Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Hillcrest Baptist Church with burial in the Mt. Beulah Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m., Saturday, February 26th at Folk Funeral Home, Williston. Mrs. Blanche passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011.
born in Aiken County, she was a daughter of the late Ollie L. Jones and Nellie Myrtis Brown Jones. She was a homemaker, a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where she was a faithful Bible School and church worker.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Wilbur Herbert Sizemore; daughters, Elaine (Gerald) Freeman, Rhonda Sizemore, Angela Palmer, Sharon (Dean) Birt, Amanda (Mark) Barefoot; sister, Cornelia J. Hammond; brother, Dick (Jean) Jones; grandchildren, Amy Chavis, Sarah Freeman, Elizabeth Birt, Deena Gooding, Daniel Birt, Jennifer Palmer; great grandchildren, Hannah Birt, Julianna Sanders, Savannah Gooding, Jayanna Gooding, Mike Chavis, Jake Chavis and Patrick Chavis. She was preceded in death by sisters, Ollie Mae Rickenbaker, Mary Frances Jones Ford and a brother, Gerald Jones.

Mary Nocerino
March 09, 2011
Memorial service for Mary Brancaccio Nocerino, 99, of Williston, SC will be held nine a.m., Monday, March 14, 2011 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Barnwell, SC with Father James Dubrouillet officiating. Friends may call at the home of Deanna Tullius in Williston. Memorials may be sent to St. Andrews Catholic Church, 168 Madison St., Barnwell, SC 29812. Mrs. Nocerino passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011.
born in Naples, Italy she was a daughter of the late Aniello Brancaccio and Emilia Capratico Brancaccio. She went from Italy to N.Y. in 1920 and lived in Staten Island for 30 years and Port Charlotte, FL for 12 years. She was a seamstress and a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church of Barnwell.
Survivors include a daughter, Deanna (James) Tullius of Williston; sons, Robert “Buddy” Nocerino of Staten Island, NY, Frank Nocerino of Port Charlotte, FL; sister, Lily Amore; grandchildren, William Tullius, Misty Dee Tullius Dorr Nelson, Lara Nocerio, Mike Tullius, Mark Tullius, 12 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by great grandchildren, James Allen Dorr and Crystal Nocerino.

Jessie James Gleaton
March 11, 2011
A Memorial Services for Jessie James “Buddy” Gleaton, 62, of West Columbia, SC will be held three pm Sunday, March 13, 2011 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston. The family will receive friends following the service on Sunday at the funeral home.
Buddy passed away Friday, March 11, 2011.
born in Barnwell County he was a son of the late Jessie James Gleaton and Myrtle Hinson Gleaton. He was a self-employed carpenter.
Survivors include sisters, Lydia Ann Gleaton Stoner of Lexington, Gladys Gleaton “Skeeter” (Bobby) Harmon of Leesville; brother, Allen E. Gleaton of Lexington; a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, James Daniel Hinson Gleaton.

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