http://www.gtowntimes.com/ en-us http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstree/story/My-Desk-and-all-its-finery I enjoy collecting stuff that for some may see as teetering on the edge. Being a photographer (who believes she missed her true calling - forensic, or crime scene, photography) I am drawn to anything involved with the aftermath of crime.I don't a lot about the field. I'm just curious of the surface that is made visible to the public. It doesn't take a lot of searching to come up with some off center items only those in the field would appreciate - or maybe not. Once I offered a token of my appreciation for the good job a law enforcement division had done through a modest pencil holder. I have one on my desk and it has become a subject of conversation with visitors. So of course I was proud of myself when I placed this unique item on the per ... 2/6/2012 http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstreeMy-Desk-and-all-its-finery http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstree/story/Brothers-enter-guilty-pleas-after-ten-years On January 30, drivers making their early morning commute on Highway 52 South just outside Kingstree, may have noticed this lone Red-tailed Hawk perched high in the trees.  The common raptor sat motionless as the sun rose to warm the crisp air. By midweek the chill would be erased by unseasonably warm temperatures that hovered above 75 degrees.  Photo by Michaele Duke Three Greeleyville brothers who were tried jointly and convicted for the 2002 murders of Joe Woods and Jimmy Robinson were tried again in Third Circuit Court last week. Jason Sinatra Edwards, Maceo Edwards and Jonais Edwards were accused of the double homicide that occurred after an alleged dispute over money. At the 2006 trial, Jason Edwards alleged that Woods ... 2/6/2012 http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstreeBrothers-enter-guilty-pleas-after-ten-years http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstree/story/Courthouse-tied-Williams-to-her-work--her-ancestry Williamsburg County Clerk of Court the Honorable Carolyn Williams recently announced her retirement. Williams last day will be December 31. Williams’ early announcement will offer all parties who plan to run for her position ample time to ensure a smooth and effective transition. However, her decision was not an easy one. “My words cannot describe the great honor I feel for having the privilege to serve the people of Williamsburg County,” said Williams. “What a wonderful experience it has been for me and I greatly appreciate all the love and support the entire county has given me.” A native of Williamsburg County, Williams reflected on her 39 years of service by recalling her day-to-day tenure in the historica ... 2/6/2012 http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstreeCourthouse-tied-Williams-to-her-work--her-ancestry http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstree/story/MEGAN-PIATT--ANDREWS Megan Elizabeth Piatt, 17, the daughter of William Roy Piatt, Jr. and Donna J. Kellahan Piatt and the sister of William Roy “Will” Piatt, III, died Sunday, January 22, 2012. A Service of Death and Resurrection was held Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the Sutton United Methodist Church. Burial, directed by the Andrews Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home, followed at the church cemetery. Miss Piatt was born March 8, 1994, in Georgetown. She was a senior at Williamsburg Academy, where she played on the Stallions’ basketball and softball teams. She was a member of the local travel ball teams. She received Infant Baptism on May 22, 1994, and after completing the Confirmation Class, she was adopted in the Sutton United Methodist Chu ... 2/6/2012 http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstreeMEGAN-PIATT--ANDREWS http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstree/story/WILLIE-GREEN--KINGSTREE Funeral services for Willie Louis Green, conducted by the Rev. Levern O. Brown, were held Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Kingstree. Burial, directed by Pressley’s Funeral Home, followed at the church cemetery. Mr. Green died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at his residence. He was born April 20, 1937, a son of the late Andy McCullough and Julia Ruth Green. The late Leland Flagler and Julia Ruth Green-Flagler raised him. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Leland, Jr., James Martin, Robert Arthur and Pauline Flagler. He attended the public schools of Williamsburg County. Upon leaving school in search of better opportunities, he moved to Miami, Florida. After spending time in Miami, Florida, he mov ... 2/6/2012 http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstreeWILLIE-GREEN--KINGSTREE http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstree/story/ELLA-BENNETT--KINGSTREE Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Lee Snow Bennett, conducted by Bishop Roosevelt Fulton and the Rev. James Williams, were held Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Evangelistic Temple W.O.T.C. Church of Kingstree. Burial, directed by Henryhand Funeral Home, followed at Greenlawn Cemetery of Kingstree. Mrs. Bennett died Friday, January 6, 2012, at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC. She was born May 10, 1948, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of Minnie Lee Snow and the late Deacon Sidney Snow. She was a graduate of Tomlinson High School, Class of 1966. After relocating to Washington, DC, she became a member of Word of Power Ministers Church in Washington, DC, where she served on the Deaconess Board. She was married to Ricky Craven, and later mar ... 2/6/2012 http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstreeELLA-BENNETT--KINGSTREE http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstree/story/KENNETH-CHATMAN--KINGSTREE Funeral services for Kenneth Lee “Kent” or “BoCat” Chatman, conducted by the Rev. Le’Vern Brown, were held Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Kingstree. Burial, directed by Henryhand Funeral Home, followed at Antioch Churchyard Cemetery of Kingstree. Mr. Chatman died Sunday, January 15, 2012, at his residence. He was born February 27, 1961, in Kingstree, the son of Virginia Chandler and the late Hyme Chandler. One son, Kenneth Myers, and one brother, Keith Chandler, preceded him in death. He received his formal education in the public schools of Williamsburg County. He was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Kingstree. He had a number of jobs of which included The Ree ... 2/6/2012 http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstreeKENNETH-CHATMAN--KINGSTREE http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstree/story/PARTHENIA-WILSON--KINGSTREE Funeral services for Mrs. Parthenia Owens Wilson were held Saturday, January 21, 2012, at St. Paul United Methodist Church of Kingstree. Burial, directed by Henryhand Funeral Home, followed at Greenlawn Cemetery of Kingstree. Mrs. Wilson died Sunday, January 15, 2012, at her home in Bronx, New York. She was born October 18, 1917, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late William and Etta Wheeler Owens. She received her formal education in the public schools of Williamsburg County. She worked as a Communion Steward at Tremont United Methodist Church in the Bronx, New York. She was married to the late William Wilson. Three sons preceded her in death, Johnny Wilson (Jane); Curtis Wilson (Mattie); and Otis Wilson (Janie). Survivors are: five daughte ... 2/6/2012 http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstreePARTHENIA-WILSON--KINGSTREE http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstree/story/COLLIEVAN-DICKER--KINGSTREE Funeral services for Evangelist Collievan “Mommo” Dicker, conducted by the Rev. Herman Ford, Jr., were held Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Mt. Zion AME Church of Andrews. Burial, directed by Henryhand Funeral Home, followed at Mt. Zion AME Churchyard Cemetery of Kingstree. Evangelist Dicker died Sunday, January 15, 2012. She was born March 29, 1922, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Rev. Jeremiah and Lettie Vernon. She was educated in the Bloomingville School System. Evangelist Dicker along with her husband the late Bishop Fred Dicker, Sr. founded the St. James Soul Saving Holiness Church Incorporated. Many churches were birth from this organization. She carried the role of the National Mother of the church organizations, was ... 2/6/2012 http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstreeCOLLIEVAN-DICKER--KINGSTREE http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstree/story/MARY-McCRAY--TRIO Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Huell McCray, conducted by the Rev. John W. Wilson, were held Monday, January 23, 2012, at St. John AME Church of Trio. Burial, directed by Henryhand Funeral Home, followed at St. John AME Churchyard Cemetery of Trio. Mrs. McCray died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Georgetown Memorial Hospital of Georgetown. She was born January 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Harvey and Jane Fulmore Huell. She was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County. She was a member of St. John AME Church, where she served as a choir member, an Assistant Sunday School Secretary, a Class Leader, and a Missionary. She was married to the late Rev. James Lewis McCray, and was later married to the late Willie M. Anderson, Jr. She ... 2/6/2012 http://www.kingstreenews.com/kingstreeMARY-McCRAY--TRIO