Local Obituaries for Families in Georgetown, South Carolina and surrounding areas
Alman Irvin Butler, Colonel Us Army (Retired)
Apr 25, 2021
Alman Irvin Butler, Colonel US Army (Retired), 88, passed from this life to the next on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his home in Pawleys Island, SC. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, Thanksgiving Day November 24, 1932, he was a son of the late Sam Alman Butler and Clara Dewease Butler. Colonel Butler entered the Army in 1952 as an enlisted...
James Edward Wilson
Apr 23, 2021
James Edward Wilson, 77, beloved husband of Frances Margie Wilson, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. Born on November 18, 1943, in Georgetown County, he was a son of the late David Tillman Wilson and the late Queen Esther Wilson Ward. Mr. Wilson was a US Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War, an unforgettable time that he often...
Justin Reynolds Ard
Apr 21, 2021
Justin Reynolds Ard, 34, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital Born on June 17, 1986, in Georgetown, he was the son of Jay David Ard, Jr. and Dana Reynolds Ard. Justin was a member of Ringel Heights Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his son, nieces and nephews....
Fredaricka Alexandria Simmons
Apr 18, 2021
Fredaricka Alexandria Simmons, born on June 5, 1947, second daughter of the late Greer Edge Simmons and the late Belah Cannon Simmons, departed her earthly life on Sunday, April 18, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer. Freda graduated Hemingway High School and South Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Surgical Technology. She enjoyed a career in medicine working as a...
Joshua Ryan Heideman
Apr 11, 2021
Joshua Ryan Heideman, 34, husband of Noelle Goins Heideman, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. Born on July 12, 1986, in Maryville, IN, he was a son of Gregory Vernon Heideman and Roxie Cleo Hammond Heideman. Josh was a member of The Sanctuary of Pentecost in North Myrtle Beach and attended Horry-Georgetown Technical College. He enjoyed hiking, playing golf, gaming...
Wanda Buckner
Apr 2, 2021
Wanda Lee Burrier Buckner, 60, wife of Arthur James Buckner, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Tidelands Georgetown Community Hospital. Born on August 18, 1960, in Alliance, OH, she was a daughter of John Robert Burrier and the late Lorena Rydell Burrier. Mrs. Buckner was a member of Ringel Heights Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking, puzzles, listening to music,...
Lloyd Lee Hardee, Jr.
Mar 29, 2021
Lloyd Lee Hardee, Jr, 82, husband of Mildred Lambert Hardee, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his home. Born on April 14, 1938, in Georgetown, he was the son of the late Lloyd Lee Hardee, Sr. and the late Anzie Thomas Hardee. Mr. Hardee was a member of Saints Delight Pentecostal Holiness Church where he was a choir member...
Parker Johnson
Mar 27, 2021
Jamison Parker Johnson, 41, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021. Born on October 1, 1979, in Myrtle Beach, he was a son of Myra Baker Ranta and the late William F. Johnson. Parker was a member of First Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, listening to music, cooking and tattooing. Survivors include his mother and step father, Gilbert Ranta of Pawleys...
Thomas E. Langley
Mar 23, 2021
Thomas Edward Langley, Jr., 61, husband of Tamara Lynn Carte Langley, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home. Born on April 25, 1959, in Hemingway, he was a son of Estvie Cribb West and the late Thomas Edward Langley, Sr. Mr. Langley served in the US Army and enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and working...
James Kevin Watts
Mar 6, 2021
James Kevin Watts, 47, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his home. Born on April 21, 1973, in Georgetown, he was the son of Jennifer Lambert Watts and James Marion Watts. Mr. Watts was a member of Spring Gulley Baptist Church and formally worked as a custodian at Rosemary Middle School. Mr. Watts enjoyed watching Star Wars, playing video...
Da'Marcus Arnell Grant
Mar 6, 2021
Da’Marcus Arnell Grant, 22, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. Born on January 19, 1999, in Georgetown, he was a son of Amy Melissa Vause and Cleon Ottis Grant. Da’Marcus was a member of Wayne United Methodist Church and a 2018 graduate of Georgetown High School where he played football and basketball. He also attended Nashville Auto Diesel College. Da’Marcus...
Noah Jackson Benton
Mar 2, 2021
Noah Jackson Benton, 20, passed away, Tuesday March 2, 2021. He was born on March 16, 2000, to Michael and Sheila Benton in Georgetown, SC. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Zachary M. Benton, maternal grandfather, Clinton Jackson, aunts Angela Rosenmeier (Steven), Pamela McDuffie (Oscar) and Cathy Benton Lowery; uncles include Larry Benton (Donna) and...
Shaun Robert Lewis
Mar 1, 2021
Shaun Robert Lewis, 30, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on January 31, 1991, in Charleston, he was a son of Sandra Lee Jacobs Cribb and Robert Eugene Lewis. Shaun enjoyed working on cars and had a great love for the outdoors, which included hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes. He lived life to...
Thelma Tanner Forbes
Mar 1, 2021
Thelma Mae Tanner Forbes, 88, widow of Simon Benjamin Forbes, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Prince George Healthcare Center. Thelma was born on December 24, 1932 to Willie Davis and Eva Mae Cribb Tanner in Georgetown, SC. Thelma was a staple for many years behind the counter at Cameron’s Pharmacy and prior to that, Tindall’s store....
William Gregory Phillips
Feb 20, 2021
William Gregory Alex “Twinkie” Phillips, 50, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on January 26, 1971, in Georgetown, he was a son of Pansy Lynn Poston Langston. “Twinkie” was a member of First Assembly of God and enjoyed fishing, hunting and living life to the fullest. Survivors include his mother of Georgetown; two children,...
Levon Miller
Feb 13, 2021
Levon Miller, 87, beloved husband of Daisy Lee Harrington Miller, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Embrace Hospice House. Born on October 10, 1933, in Pleasant Hill, he was a son of the late Walter Miller and the late Stella Owens Miller. Mr. Miller was a member of First Baptist Church and a former member of Screven Baptist Church....
Larry Welch
Feb 12, 2021
Larry Dale Welch, 65, husband of Melody Lambert “Monk” Welch, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at his home. Born on November 15, 1955, in Conway, he was a son of the late John Buddin Welch and the late Martha Pope Welch. Mr. Welch was a US Army veteran having served in the Vietnam Era and was a truck driver...
Velma Ulee Murphy Howell
Feb 8, 2021
Velma Ulee Murphy Howell, 53, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at The Medical University of South Carolina. Born on June 26, 1967, in Georgetown, she was the daughter of Judy Elaine Glass Murphy and the late Harold Hill Murphy. Ms. Howell loved horseback riding, spending time with her family and friends, and lived life to the fullest. Survivors include...
Michele Cumbie
Feb 7, 2021
Caroline “Michele” Cumbie, 54, wife of Dan Rhett Cumbie, Jr., passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. Born on March 1, 1966, in Georgetown, SC, she was a daughter of Wesley Owens and Connie Jayroe Owens. Michele was an assistant teacher at Andrews Elementary School for several years and had a great love for children. She was a talented artist and...
Cheryl Matthews Roberts
Feb 6, 2021
Cheryl Matthews Roberts, 62, wife of Berry E. Roberts, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Born on February 14, 1958, in Norfolk, VA, she was a daughter of the late James M. “Mutt” Matthews and the late Frances Carol Ard Matthews. Mrs. Roberts was a member of Ringel Heights Baptist...
