Our Staff
Koger's Mortuary Service is based on the belief that our families' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best in the funeral service industry.
Israel Miguel Koger
President and Owner
Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed Embalmer
Dual License #2319
Mr. Koger has been providing quality and professional service to the families of Colleton County (South Carolina) for almost twenty years. Mr. Koger is a native of the Ritter, South Carolina area. He is the husband to Melicent Steed Koger and the father of four daughters, Gianna, Shonari, Aundiya and Ma'Kiyah. He is the son of the late Israel Koger and his mother, Doris Koger resides in Ritter, South Carolina; the grandson of Johnny and the late Josephine Burgess of Ritter, South Carolina; and the brother of Greg Koger.
Our staff are trained professionals and are among the most talented in the industry. It would be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you.
Justyn C. Williams
License Funeral Director & Embalmer Apprentice #4483
Justyn Williams is a native of Jonesville and Ruffin, South Carolina. Justyn is a current student at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. Justyn is a graduate of Colleton County High School. In 2018 Justyn found and now operates Williams Graphic Design Company. Justyn was raised in the Mount Nebo Baptist Church. He serves as the media director of WFLM. He has been helping service the families of Colleton County for numerous years.
Rhonyai D. Brown
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer Dual License #4065
Rhonyai Brown, is a native of Cottageville, SC. She is a 2013 graduate of Colleton County High School. After completing several courses at a local technical college she moved to Atlanta, GA to attend Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service where she earned her Associates Degree in Funeral Service in August 2015. While there she made the Dean's List and was initiated into the Pi Sigma Eta National Mortician's Fraternity ΠΣΗ. She received her license to practice Funeral Service in the State of South Carolina in December 2017.
Alyssa Bodison
Lady Attendant & Marketing Director
Ms. Bodison has been serving the citizens of Colleton County in various capacities for more than 25
years. Ms. Bodison is a native of Colleton County and is a professional Security Management Consultant
within her cultivated field of expertise. She possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Management from Limestone College and a Master of Arts Degree in Business and Organizational
Security Management from Webster University. Ms. Bodison is also a member of our marketing team and
specializes in quality memorial videos and presentations. Alyssa is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alyssa has been with Koger's Mortuary family since 2007.
Akima Jones
Lady Attendant
Akima Jones is a native of Walterboro and currently resides in Summerville, SC. She has been a member of the Koger’s Mortuary family since 2015. She values building relationships with families she serves and assisting them through difficult times.
Akima matriculated through South Carolina State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.
Akima has served in the education system for the past 19 years, and is currently a middle school counselor.
Terria Williams
Lady Attendant
Brandon Grayson
Funeral/ Transport Attendant
Brandon V Grayson is a native of Walterboro sc.. He attended public schools in Colleton co. He also is the owner operator of Grayson Mortuary Transport Service which was founded in 2015. Brandon has been with the Koger's Mortuary family since January 2007.
Perry Smalls
Funeral Attendant
Perry Smalls is a native of Walterboro, SC, a loving husband and father of five children. He has worked in the school district for over 20 years and have gain the title of "Coach P" as he empowers and mentors today's youth. Perry's love for helping people in his community compelled him to become a part of the Koger's Mortuary Family where he's served as a Funeral Home Attendant for the past 4 years. He strives to be a source of comfort and joy to others even in the midst of their darkest hour.
Malik Buckner
Funeral Attendant
Kevin Smalls-Buckner
Funeral Attendant
Kevin Smalls-Buckner works as an Lieutenant for Colleton County Sheriff's Office and also a college professor. Graduate of Claflin University and Columbia College. He's active in the community and serve as board member on various boards. Kevin is an active member of Walterboro Christian Center where he's a youth minister. Kevin is also an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He's married with three children.
Germaine Clayton
Funeral Attendant
Mr. Germaine Clayton has been a a funeral attendant since January 2013 at the age of fourteen. He is currently a full time college student in his Junior year at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. Caring for his community while receiving his education, he serves as the Vice-President of the "Brothers in Unity Organization" as well as an intern for the Career Pathway Initiative Program at Benedict. He is the son of Pastor Gregory and Lady Caroline Clayton and also active member of the Sandhill Baptist Church of Walterboro, South Carolina; where he diligently serves in many capacities. Serving the families of Colleton County and surrounding areas, is something that he holds near and dear to his heart, aspiring one day to become a licensed mortician.
Jameira K. Johnson
Funeral Attendant
Jameira K. Johnson is currently enrolled at Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service where she will be earning an Associates of Science in Funeral Service degree.
Julius Holmes
Funeral Attendant
Terry Evans
Funeral Attendant
Stevie White
Cemetery Coordinator
Anthony Singleton
Funeral Attendant/Cemetery Coordinator
We are a member of the following associations:
National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association
South Carolina Morticians Association
South Carolina Funeral Directors Association
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