Local Obituaries for Families in Georgetown, South Carolina and surrounding areas
James Edward Carter
Dec 31, 2024
Mr. James Edward Carter (Jimmy) left us to go to his heavenly home 12-31-1924 @ 12:57am. He was born on the side of the road over Easter weekend on April 4, 1949, in Williamsburg County SC to Jack Leroy Carter and Sadie Inez Ard of Hemingway, SC. Seventy-five years later, he died at his home in Georgetown County, SC in...
John Michael Harris
Dec 31, 2024
John Michael Harris, 55, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his home.
Born on April 5, 1969, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Harold Harris and the late Ida Mae Hardee Phillips. Mr. Harris was born and raised in the close-knit community of Lamberttown, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends. A man of...
Norma Wheeler Bruorton
Dec 27, 2024
Norma Wheeler Bruorton, 92, widow of Henry William Bruorton, Sr., passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at her son’s home.
Born on October 2, 1932, in Williamsburg County, she was the daughter of the late Norman Wheeler and the late Ruby Ackerman Wheeler. Mrs. Bruorton was a devoted member of Earle Methodist Church, where she shared her musical talents by playing...
Barbara Jeffcoat
Dec 22, 2024
Barbara R. Jeffcoat, 75, widow of Colie Lee Jeffcoat, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born on January 25, 1949, in Flint, MI, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Rowley and the late Myrtle Virginia Newton Rowley. Mrs. Jeffcoat enjoyed traveling to the mountains, spending time at the beach and being with her family,...
Rev. Joseph Hewitt, Sr.
Dec 16, 2024
Rev. Joseph Kurtis Hewitt, Sr., 78, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his son’s home.
Born on March 22, 1946, in Georgetown County, he was a son of the late Joseph Harlem Hewitt and the late Florence Chavis Browder. Rev. Hewitt was a US Navy veteran and enjoyed bass fishing and hunting. He was a talented musician and used his...
Ginger Haithcock
Dec 16, 2024
Ginger Lois McCants Haithcock, 64, widow of Homer Edward Haithcock, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born on October 27, 1960, on the Naval Station in New Port, RI, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Lavern McCants and the late Ernestine Cox Bauer. Ginger spent her entire life in Georgetown, where she became a...
Betty Wiggins
Dec 15, 2024
Betty Jo Kelly Wiggins, 90, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at The Landings of Georgetown.
Mrs. Wiggins was born on April 12, 1934, in Mobile County, Alabama. After the family moved to Georgetown, she graduated from Winyah High School where she met the love of her life, Alton B. Wiggins.
They were married for 67 years before he passed away...
Eloise Ethridge
Nov 30, 2024
Bonnie Eloise Ethridge, 70, widow of Harvey Ethridge, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born on January 11, 1954, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Nelson Ward and the late Lois Ward of Lamberttown. She loved visiting all the churches in the area and loved her family with all her heart.
Survivors include her...
Irby Thayer Pope
Nov 29, 2024
Irby Thayer Pope, 93, husband of Mary Miller Pope, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024.
Born on December 18, 1930, in Hemingway, he was a son of the late Irby Pope and the late Eva Tanner Pope. Mr. Pope worked for International Paper Company prior to attending Baily Technical College in St. Louis, MO. After college, Mr. Pope worked from Hughes...
William Anthony "Tony" Howard
Nov 23, 2024
William Anthony “Tony” Howard, 44, passed away peacefully at Tidelands Memorial Hospital on November 23, 2024. He was a beloved father, brother, uncle and friend whose spirit will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.
A talented craftsman whose work in construction framing showcased his skillful hands. His creativity extended beyond the job site into the world of...
Brooks Mayer High
Nov 22, 2024
Brooks Mayer High, 78, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 20, 1946, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Brooks Mayer and the late Lease Davis Mayer. Mrs. High, a member of Duncan Methodist Church, will be fondly remembered for her dedication and service as a former...
Kathy Blake
Nov 22, 2024
Katherine Isabelle Matter Blake, 74, wife of John Wesley Blake, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at her home.
Born on June 17, 1950, in Winnsboro, LA, she was a daughter of the late Merrill Jonathan Matter and the late Emma Lou Baxley Matter. Mrs. Blake dedicated many years of her life to working as a registered nurse, providing compassionate care...
Wesley Lewis Wicker
Nov 20, 2024
Wesley Lewis Wicker, 89, husband of Reverda Ann Cribb Wicker, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home.
Born on December 17, 1934, in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Fredrick Alston Wicker and the late Ida Lewis Capps Wicker. Mr. Wicker was a US Army veteran, a charter member of Herbert Memorial United Methodist Church and...
Jo Perritt
Nov 19, 2024
Josephine Bartlette “Jo” Perritt, 81, widow of George Stephen “Steve” Perritt, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital.
Born on June 5, 1943, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Jospeh Bartlette and the late Eva Weeks Bartlette. Mrs. Perritt was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she served as a former Sunday...
Sandra Barrineau Horvath
Nov 16, 2024
Sandra Barrineau Horvath, 60, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born on July 3, 1964, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey Cleveland “AC” Barrineau and the late Opal Ann Clark Barrineau. Sandra was a member of Ringel Heights Baptist Church. She embraced family life with a joyful spirit, dedicating her time to...
Deborah Skipper Heinzmann
Nov 13, 2024
Deborah Sue Skipper Heinzmann, 70, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Born on October 9, 1954, in Kingstree, she was a daughter of the late William Lesley Skipper and the late Mary Sue Burroughs Skipper. Ms. Heinzmann was known for her vibrant spirit, she thrived on hosting holiday parties, creating an atmosphere filled with laughter and cheer. Along with entertaining, Ms....
Arthur F. "Ratt" Moore
Nov 11, 2024
Arthur Froster “Ratt” Moore, beloved husband of Peggy Jean Thomas Moore, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born on January 25, 1946, in Andrews, he was a son of the late Hillary Dolan Moore and the late Nellie Elizabeth Swails Moore. Faith was the cornerstone of Mr. Moore’s life, a devoted member of Antioch Pentecostal Holiness...
Bobbie Faye King
Nov 8, 2024
Bobbie Faye Hammond King, 88, widow of Max Alfred King, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at her daughter’s home.
Born on October 30, 1936, in Tabor City, NC, she was a daughter of the late Martin D. Hammond and the late Roxie Buffkin Hammond. Mrs. King was a member of the Georgetown Church of Christ and contributed to the spirit...
Terry McKnight, Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
Herman Prestelle “Terry” McKnight, Jr., 70, husband of Nakeather Morrison “Nickie” McKnight, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at MUSC.
Born on September 27, 1954, in Georgetown, he was the son of the late Herman Prestelle McKnight, Sr. and the late Cherry Bellflower McKnight. Terry grew up attending Screven Baptist Church and spent many years working at International Paper Company. However,...
Shepherd K. Lewis, Jr.
Nov 4, 2024
Shepherd K. Lewis, Jr., 84, widower of Carolyn R. Lewis, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at his daughter’s home.
Born on January 13, 1940, in Darlington, he was a son of the late Shepherd K. Lewis and the late Grace Martin Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a US Navy veteran and retired from International Paper Mill after 40 years of service...
