OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Georgetown, Andrews, and the Surrounding Areas

Reverend Franklin Calhoun Lowrimore

Reverend Franklin Calhoun Lowrimore

Sep 26, 2026

Reverend Franklin Calhoun Lowrimore, of the Yauhanna Community, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 26, 2026. He was born July 30, 1933, in Georgetown, South Carolina.

A funeral service will be held at North Hampton Baptist Church in Georgetown on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the...

Janetta "Jan" Stong Swartz

Janetta "Jan" Stong Swartz

Sep 22, 2026

Janetta “Jan” B. Stong Swartz, 75, of Georgetown, SC, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Prince George Healthcare Center.

Born October 12, 1950, in Harrisburg, PA, she was a resident of Juniata County, PA, until 2025. She was the daughter of Miles Benjamin Stong and Ruth Eleanor (Walters) Stong.

Jan was a 1968 graduate of Juniata Joint High School and later...

Janetta Swartz

Janetta Swartz

Sep 22, 2026

Janetta "Jan" B. Swartz, 75, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 in Georgetown. Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Miles Benjamin Stong and Ruth Eleanor (Walters) Stong.

The Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home, 843-546-4184, is serving the family.

Dion Frank DeLeone

Dion Frank DeLeone

Sep 20, 2026

Dion passed away on Sunday, leaving behind a life defined by service, curiosity, faith, adventure, and a deep love for his family and others.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Dion was proud of his family’s Italian heritage, with roots in Colliano, Italy. After graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio, he attended Kent State University. His studies were interrupted when...

William Donald “Bill” Norris

William Donald “Bill” Norris

Sep 17, 2026

William Donald “Bill” Norris, 68, born April 21, 1958, in Batavia, New York, passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on September 17, 2026, with his beloved dog, Violet, by his side.

Bill was a loving and devoted husband and father whose family was always an important part of his life. He and his wife, Karen Leonardi-Norris, shared 38 years...

Vickie Nell Cribb Tompkins

Vickie Nell Cribb Tompkins

Sep 13, 2026

Vickie Cribb Tompkins, former newspaper editor and county clerk, died September 13th at her childhood home in Georgetown, South Carolina.

The family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 Wednesday evening, September 16th at the family home at 308 Front Street, Georgetown. Friends and family are welcome to stop by the family home at other times during the week. A funeral...

Sandra Sullivan Ricks

Sandra Sullivan Ricks

Sep 10, 2026

Sandra Sullivan Ricks, 84, passed away on September 10, 2026. She was born September 1, 1942, the daughter of the late William Dewey Sullivan and Vivian “Miller” Nobles Sullivan.

Sandra was a graduate of Winyah High School and the Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Columbia. She devoted her career to nursing, serving in many capacities throughout the years, including hospitals,...

Barry Mitchell Johnson

Barry Mitchell Johnson

Sep 10, 2026

Barry Mitchell Johnson, of Summerville, South Carolina, went home to be with his Lord peacefully with his beloved wife at his side on September 10, 2026, after a long battle with illness. He was born on November 1, 1964, in Georgetown, South Carolina, to Ivan Earl Johnson and Sarah Elizabeth Johnson.

A lifelong resident of the Lowcountry, Barry grew up with...

Elizabeth Edmunds Wall

Elizabeth Edmunds Wall

Sep 7, 2026

Georgetown, SC

It is with the greatest of sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Edmunds Wall to the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the 7th day of September in the year of our Lord 2026.

Elizabeth was born in Sumter, SC on August 27, 1968. She was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, was...

Tammy Lawrimore Newlan

Tammy Lawrimore Newlan

Sep 4, 2026

Tammy Jo Lawrimore Newlan, 58, died Friday, September 4, 2026, in Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late David Lester Lawrimore and Betty Jo (Trimnal) Lawrimore. 

The Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home, 2200 S. Fraser St., 843-546-4184, is assisting the family. Services will be private.

Ramona Annette Kirkland McConnell

Ramona Annette Kirkland McConnell

Sep 1, 2026

Ramona Annette Kirkland McConnell, 80, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Born May 3, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd George Kirkland, Sr. and Lillian Vondula Streetman Kirkland.

Ramona worked as a bookkeeper for the Georgetown Times for more than 30 years and was a devoted member of Herbert Memorial United Methodist Church....

Martha Bullock Yarborough

Martha Bullock Yarborough

Sep 1, 2026

Martha Bullock Yarborough

April 23, 1943 - September 1, 2026



It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Annie Bullock Yarborough, age 83, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on September 1, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her children.

Martha was born on April 23, 1943, in Gainesville, Florida, to the late Franklin Lennon Bullock Sr....

William Earl Mullen

William Earl Mullen

Sep 1, 2026

William Earl Mullen, 79, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 1st, 2026.

Born on March 27, 1947, in Darlington, Wisconsin, he called Wisconsin, Georgia, and Oklahoma home throughout his life before retiring to Pawleys Island in 2009 to be closer to his family.

William enjoyed a successful career in the risk management industry and retired as an Assistant...

Ted Leon Marsh, Jr.

Ted Leon Marsh, Jr.

Aug 31, 2026

Ted L. Marsh Jr., of Georgetown, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, at Tidelands Hospital. He was born on November 17, 1946, in Georgetown, South Carolina, to the late Ted L. Marsh Sr. and Mabeth Marsh.

Ted was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He married the love of his life, Ina Elliott Marsh, on March...

Winfred Napoleon Spear

Winfred Napoleon Spear

Aug 31, 2026

Winfred Napoleon Spear, Jr., 80, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. He was born October 19, 1945, at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, a son of the late Winfred N. Spear and Susan E. Jordan.

Winfred shared 62 years of marriage with his wife, Brenda Dorris Spear. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy was...

Eddie Vick

Eddie Vick

Aug 31, 2026

Mr. William Edward “Eddie” Vick, 78, of Murrells Inlet, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Born on April 27, 1948, in Monroe, North Carolina, Eddie was the son of the late William Edward Vick Jr. and the late Margie Mangum Vick. He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Gayle Vick.

Eddie is survived by his...

Carol Anne Wood

Carol Anne Wood

Aug 28, 2026

Carol Anne Wood, 61, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026 at her home in Yuma, CO. 

The Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home, 2200 S. Fraser St., 843-546-4184, is in charge of arrangements. Services will be private.

Sally Jane Allen

Sally Jane Allen

Aug 28, 2026

Sally Jane Hill Allen, 83, of Bonneau, SC, passed away early Friday morning, August 28, 2026, at Roper St. Francis Downtown Hospital. She was born December 10, 1942, in Lowville, New York and was the beloved daughter of the late Marvin Kelsey Hill and Ora B. Plato Hill.

Sally grew up in Lowville, NY and graduated from General Martin Central School....

Bruce Elliott Taylor, Jr.

Bruce Elliott Taylor, Jr.

Aug 26, 2026

Bruce “Elliott” Taylor, Jr., born May 21, 1983, in Georgetown, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the age of 43.

Elliott was unapologetically himself and lived life on his own terms. Beneath his strong personality was a big heart and a willingness to lend a helping hand to those in need. He especially enjoyed spending time oystering...

Edith Rose

Edith Rose

Aug 26, 2026

Edith Michau Rose, age 76, of Georgetown, SC, died on August 26, 2026 at her home in Newberry SC. Born September 19, 1949, in Georgetown, SC, she was the daughter of William Watson Michau and Corrie Mae Walker (Jones). 

She was preceded in death by parents, William Michau and Corrie Mae Walker; her husband Benny Rose; and siblings, Bonnie Jacobs and...

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