Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Georgetown, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Chad William Wheeler

Chad William Wheeler

Jul 30, 2023

Chad William Wheeler, 44, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born April 25, 1979, in Horry County, he was a son of Ginger Williams Wheeler and the late Dan H. Wheeler, Jr. Chad was a member of Rose Baptist Church and had a great love for the Clemson Tigers, playing video games and spending time...

Jason Paul Mau

Jason Paul Mau

Jul 28, 2023

Jason Paul Mau, 50, husband of Crystal Martin Mau, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on February 10, 1973, in Coco, FL, he was a son of the late Rembert Mau and the late Brenda Mau. Mr. Mau was a talented cabinet maker and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his daughters. Survivors...

Melinda Louise Casselman

Melinda Louise Casselman

Jul 26, 2023

Melinda Louise Casselman, 52, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Born on November 1, 1970, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late David Casselman and the late Helen Crane Casselman. Ms. Casselman enjoyed the simple things in life and loved spending time with her family, especially her nieces. She is survived by her sister, Eve Eggiman (Doug) of...

Ted  Altman

Ted Altman

Jul 19, 2023

David McNeil "Ted" Altman, Sr., 80, widow of Frances Diana Altman, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home. Born on April 6, 1943, in Georgetown County, he was the son of the late Claude Frasier Altman and the late Rita Casselman Altman. Mr. Altman was a founding member of Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church and was a former deputy...

Ab  Abruntilla

Ab Abruntilla

Jul 14, 2023

Canuto "AB" Abruntilla, 74, beloved husband of Mary Lois Ellis Abruntilla, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Ralph H. Johnson V.A. Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1949, in Eastern Long Island, NY, the son of the late Canuto Abiel Abruntilla and the late Susan Espaseto. AB, as he was affectionately known to his family...

Retha  Sessions

Retha Sessions

Jul 14, 2023

Retha Mae Altman Sessions, 84, widow of David Leon Sessions, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at National Health Care. Born on December 25, 1938, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Mallie Kie Altman and the late Bertha Anderson Altman. Retha dedicated over 20 years of her life working for the Georgetown County School District, leaving a...

Donna Leona Singletary

Donna Leona Singletary

Jul 8, 2023

Donna Leona Singletary, 71, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Roper Hospital. Born on February 3, 1952, in Millville, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Howard Polhamus and Joan Verna Green Polhamus. Ms. Singletary was a nurse who spent her career taking care of others. She enjoyed gambling, shopping, and most of all spending time with her...

Margaret Marsh Watts

Margaret Marsh Watts

Jun 27, 2023

Margaret Marsh Watts, age 88, graduated to her heavenly home, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Putnam General Hospital, after a brief illness. Margaret peacefully stepped into the presence of the Lord while her family sat by her side. Born on April 29, 1935, in Cowards, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Kirby and the late...

David  Paschal

David Paschal

Jun 23, 2023

Jesse David Paschal, 72, beloved husband of Gail Howell Paschal, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at MUSC. Born on November 11, 1950, he was a son of the late Clarence Elmo “Pat” Paschal and the late Betty Holtzscheiter Paschal. David was a member of Screven Baptist Church growing up and as an adult was a member of First Baptist...

Delephine  Musser Sternaman

Delephine Musser Sternaman

Jun 20, 2023

Delephine Musser Sternaman, 94, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Watercrest Myrtle Beach Assisted Living Facility. Born on April 10, 1929, in Abington, Virginia, to the late Joseph Musser and the late Josephine Counts Musser. Ms. Sternaman was a member of Abington Baptist Church in Virginia and a member of the Republican Party. She volunteered much of her time...

Willie Lambert

Willie Lambert

Jun 19, 2023

Charles William “Willie” Lambert, 60, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at his home. Born on March 18, 1963, in Williamsburg County, to the late Charles Fields Lambert and the late Shelby Casselman Hocutt. Willie had a passion and gift for driving 18-wheelers, which he did happily for many years. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and...

Geri Faris

Geri Faris

Jun 15, 2023

Geraldine (Geri) Tackett Faris was reunited in Heaven with her husband and lifelong love, Leon W. Faris, of Pawley’s Island, on June 15, 2023. Born in Lexington, KY to Cora and Earl Tackett, Jr. on June 13, 1946. She began her career as a Civil Servant for the Bluegrass Army Depot and then moved to the Veteran’s Hospital. Upon relocating...

James Harvey Dozier

James Harvey Dozier

Jun 12, 2023

James Harvey Dozier, Jr., 77, husband of Diane Reynolds Dozier, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at The Landing of Georgetown. Born on August 16, 1945, in Mullins, he was the son of the late James Harvey Dozier, Sr. and the late Eva Cribb Dozier. Mr. Dozier worked for Thomas Supply for more than 40 years and was well known...

Linda  Tompkins

Linda Tompkins

Jun 8, 2023

Linda Gayle Jones Tompkins, 66, widow of Wayne Tompkins, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her daughter’s home. Born on January 2, 1957, in Wilmington, NC, she was a daughter of the late L. C. Jones, Sr. and Pearl Skipper Jones. She was a member of Fellowship with Jesus Church. Ms. Tompkins enjoyed planting and tending to her roses,...

Marion Glenn Harter

Marion Glenn Harter

Jun 2, 2023

Marion Glenn Harter, 74, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on May 19, 1949, in Florence, he was a son of the late Marion Alford Harter and the late Christine Kay Kiker Harter. Mr. Harter retired from Georgetown Steel Mill and then went on to work as a mechanic for many years. He enjoyed...

Shelby  Jean Lambert Hocutt

Shelby Jean Lambert Hocutt

May 28, 2023

Shelby Casselman Lambert Hocutt, 82, widow of Walter Hocutt, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at NHC in Murrells Inlet. Born on August 6, 1940, in Kingstree, she was a daughter of the late Oden Casselman and the late Mildred Hayes Casselman. Mrs. Hocutt worked at Gene Ward’s Country Store for many years and enjoyed baking cakes, cooking, and being...

John Thomas "T" Mercer

John Thomas "T" Mercer

May 28, 2023

John Thomas “T” Mercer, Jr., 70, husband of Penny Watts Mercer, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at MUSC. Born on March 20, 1953, in Georgetown, he was a son of the late John Thomas Mercer, Sr. and the late Edith Victoria Camlin Mercer. Mr. Mercer was raised in the Oak Grove Community and attended First Baptist Church. He was...

Charlie Faye  Thompson, Sr.

Charlie Faye Thompson, Sr.

May 28, 2023

Charlie Faye Thompson, Sr., 88, husband of Doris Keefe Thompson passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Mr. Thompson was born on September 24, 1934, in Florence County, to the late Dewey Thompson and the late Leona Eaddy Thompson. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Lyde Williams Sunday School Class. Mr. Thompson...

Verline Jenkins Tomlin Tyson

Verline Jenkins Tomlin Tyson

May 27, 2023

Verline Jenkins Tomlin Tyson, 96, widow of Frank Jenion “Bo” Tyson, Jr., passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at National Health Care. Born on December 16, 1926, in Bastrop, LA, she was a daughter of the late Luther Alvin Jenkins and the late Sarah Velva May Williams Jenkins. Mrs. Tyson attended First Baptist Church and worked alongside her husband at...

Timothy  Bass  Woodward

Timothy Bass Woodward

May 20, 2023

Timothy Bass Woodward, 62, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on July 23, 1960, in Georgetown, he was a son of the late Jack F. Woodward, Sr. and the late Olga Bass Russ. Mr. Woodward enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing and loved fast cars. Underneath it all, Mr. Woodward was a loving...

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