James L. McKellar of Hamer died December 9, 2012 at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon. Funeral services will be held December 14, 2012, 2 p.m. at St. Matthew AME Church, Hamer. Burial will follow the church cemetery. House of Thomas Funeral Home of Dillon is in charge. The family is receiving friends at 451 Dunson Loop, Hamer.