Local Obituaries for Families in Georgetown, South Carolina and surrounding areas
Donald Edward Tulloh
Apr 22, 2023
Donald Edward Tulloh, 86, of Pawleys Island, SC, passed away on April 22, 2023, after a long illness. Don was born on December 17, 1936, to Charles and Pauline Hatfield Tulloh in St. Albans, WV. After graduating from St. Albans HS in 1954, Don enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon leaving the Navy, Don embarked on a 38-year career...
Bertha Ward Wilson
Apr 19, 2023
Bertha Ward Wilson, 87, widow of Arthur Dubose “A.D.” Wilson, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on June 18, 1935, in Williamsburg County, she was the daughter of the late William “Charlie” Ward and the late Maddie Jane Lambert Ward. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Saints Delight Pentecostal Holiness Church. She loved her church...
Douglas Ray Byrge
Apr 18, 2023
Douglas Ray Byrge, 88, widower of Ina Griffith Byrge, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at his home. Born on October 6, 1934, in Shady Spring, WV, he was a son of the late Earl Arthur Byrge and the late Myrtle Mae Smith Byrge. Mr. Byrge was a retired US Air Force veteran and was the owner of Doug’s Maintenance...
Elizabeth Duke
Apr 15, 2023
Elizabeth Hearl Duke, 78, wife of Thomas A. Duke, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at MUSC. Mrs. Duke was born on January 27, 1945, in Conway, to the late Richard Hearl and the late Virginia Pinner Hearl. She was a member of Herbert Memorial United Methodist Church and worked with the Georgetown County School District for more than 30...
Lucille Kelly
Apr 9, 2023
Lucille McKinley Kelly, 95, widow of Herbert Samuel Kelly, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at her home. Born on December 25, 1927, in Jackson, AL, she was a daughter of the late James Leonard McKinley and the late Mattie Rebecca Criswell McKinley. Mrs. Kelly was married to Sam Kelly, who preceded her in death in 1988. Mr. Kelly worked...
Joseph Thomas Burroughs, Jr.
Apr 3, 2023
Joseph Thomas Burroughs, Jr., 42, husband of Haley Thomas Burroughs, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home. Born on January 14, 1981, in Georgetown, he was a son of Faith June Howard Long and Joseph Thomas Burroughs. Mr. Burroughs was a member of St. Delight Pentecostal Holiness Church and enjoyed working on his boat, fishing, and spending time...
Richard O' Neal Martin
Mar 31, 2023
Richard O’Neal Martin, 69, beloved husband of Deborah Mackey Martin, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on August 17, 1953, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Willie Hopson Martin and the late Frances Virginia Creel Martin. Mr. Martin was a devoted member of Georgetown Church of God where he served on...
Chispa Cameron Lewis
Mar 27, 2023
Chispa Sue Cameron Lewis, 88, widow of Alvin L. Lewis, Jr., passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Lewis was born on October 2, 1934, in the Pleasant Hill Community, and was a daughter of the late Harry N. Cameron and the late Margaret Moore Cameron. She was a member of Screven Baptist Church where she served...
Donnie Cribb, Jr.
Mar 26, 2023
Fred Donnie Cribb, Jr., 50, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at MUSC. Born on May 30, 1972, in Georgetown, he was a son of the late Fred Donnie Cribb, Sr. and the late Patricia Yonnette Miller Cribb. Mr. Cribb was a member of Ringel Heights Baptist Church and a former member of Boggy Swamp Hunting Club. He loved the...
Mary Lou Haselden Alger
Mar 22, 2023
Mary Lou Haselden Damon Alger, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her home. Born on July 12, 1938, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Eulis Adline Haselden and the late Eula Mae Wilson Haselden. Mrs. Alger was one of the first female mechanics at International Paper Company and worked in the powerhouse until her retirement....
Al White
Mar 21, 2023
Jeffery Al White, 62, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at MUSC. Born on April 4, 1960, in Eufaula, AL, he was the son of George H. White and the late Agnes Jean Holmes White. Mr. White loved playing golf and spent his career as a technician working at various golf courses. Along with his love of golf, he enjoyed...
Michael Glen Hockett
Mar 14, 2023
Michael Glen Hockett, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Born on June 12, 1948, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Herbert Hockett and the late Virginia “Susie” Carey Hockett. Mr. Hockett was a US Air Force veteran having served in the Vietnam War and was a master scuba diver....
Linda White Cox
Mar 14, 2023
Linda White Cox, 64, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on December 28, 1958, in Eufaula, AL, she was a daughter of George White and the late Agnes Jean Holmes Fischer. Ms. Cox enjoyed crafting, spending time with her grandchildren, going to the beach and always making someone laugh. She was a light to...
Paula Robbe Wilson
Mar 12, 2023
Paula Robbe Wilson, 77, wife of Lynn Wood Wilson, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2023. Born on January 3, 1946, in Birmingham, AL, she was the daughter of the late Wynell Curl Robbe and the late Paul Robbe. Mrs. Wilson was a member of First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, worked with...
Bobby Johnson
Mar 11, 2023
Bobby Leon Johnson, Sr., 78, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Johnson was born in the Oceda section of Georgetown County on October 23, 1944, a son of the late William C. and Anzie L. Johnson. He was a 1962 graduate of Andrews High School and worked 26 years at Andrews Wire...
Frances Altman
Mar 10, 2023
Frances “Diana” Altman, 78, wife of David McNeil “Ted” Altman, Sr., passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on August 10, 1944, in Kingstree, she was a daughter of the late Daniel O’Neil Player and the late Mable Jean Cassleman Player. Mrs. Altman was a founding member of the Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church and once...
Wayne Shoemake
Mar 10, 2023
George Wayne Shoemake, 74, beloved coach, umpire, and friend passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his home. “Mr. Wayne”, as he was affectionally called, was born on May 4, 1948, in Hartsville, the son of the late Buddy Shoemake and the late Dorothy Hendrix Shoemake Dillon. He was a US Air Force veteran and a member of First Baptist...
James Randy Mccormick
Mar 4, 2023
James Randy McCormick, 67, widower of Sally Turner McCormick, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at MUSC. Born on October 2, 1955, in Conway, he was the son of the late Issac Frank McCormick, Sr. and the late Nellie Brown McCormick. Mr. McCormick enjoyed fishing and playing poker. Survivors include one daughter, Maranda Jones; one brother, Issac F. McCormick, Jr.;...
Laurie Taylor Odum
Mar 3, 2023
Laurie Taylor Odum, 65, widow of Ervin Odum joined the love of her life in their eternal home on Friday, March 3, 2023. Born on October 16, 1957, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Bill and Flonnie Taylor. Mrs. Odum was a member of Maryville Pentecostal Holiness Church and was an employee of First Baptist Church of...
Ashley Dawn Casselman
Mar 2, 2023
Ashley Dawn Casselman, 34, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Medical University of South Carolina. Born on July 1, 1988, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of Donald Casselman and Sharon Bullock Casselman. Ashley attended Maryville Pentecostal Holiness Church and enjoyed design work, spending time on the water, and most of all spending time with her children. Survivors...
