OBITUARIES

May 12, 2026

Pawleys Island

Martha Gatlin Long passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026.

Born on October 5, 1934, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Martha lived a full and vibrant life rooted in family, friendship, and community. She spent many years in Hopkins, South Carolina, before retiring to Pawleys Island, where she enjoyed the coastal life she loved.

Martha was preceded in death by her beloved...

May 10, 2026

Eric Bentley Varn, 57, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at his residence in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Born June 25, 1968, he was a son of the late Dr. George H. Varn, Jr. and Sue Bentley Varn.

Eric is survived by his loving wife, Kate Cromartie Varn; his children, William Bentley Varn and Katherine LaBruce Varn; his brother, Mark H. Varn...

May 3, 2026

Nancy Williams Hudson, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026.

Nancy was born on October 13, 1948, in Graceville, Florida, to Norma Hinson Williams and George Clinton Williams, both of whom preceded Nancy in death. Nancy was also preceded in death by a brother, Wallace Williams of Panama City, Florida.

Nancy devoted much of her life to caring for others....

Apr 22, 2026

Georgetown, SC

Fabiana Chavez Camacho, 68, of Banzha Tecozautla Hidalgo, Mexico passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at her home in Georgetown.

Born January 20, 1958, in Banzha Tecozautla Hidalgo, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Emilio Chavez Valdez and Leopolda Camacho Ortiz.

She was a very beautiful, hardworking, joyful woman who absolutely loved to cook and had a gift...

Apr 19, 2026

Lynn Marionette Blakeley Mixon, age 82, passed away peacefully in her home on April 19, 2026. Born on August 17, 1943, in Kingstree, SC, Lynn was the daughter of Marion O’Neal and Caro Bailey Blakeley. She spent her early childhood in Scranton, SC, moving with her parents to Williamsburg County and later to Andrews, where she lived until her death.

Lynn’s...

Apr 15, 2026

Donald Frederick “Don” Mussman, 77, of Georgetown, South Carolina, husband of the late Kathy Jenelle Gambrell Mussman passed away on April 15, 2026, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Don was an avid fisherman who took his passion seriously. He loved North Inlet and the time he spent there with family and friends, especially the fishing trips he shared with his wife,...

Apr 11, 2026

Johnny Lee Mau, 56, of Georgetown SC passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was born February 9, 1970, the son of the late Hans and Hannah Mau. He was preceded in death by his sister Louise “Dee Dee” Connor, brother Hans Michael Mau, and brother Steven Mau. Johnny is survived by sister Barbara Wrenn (Josh), adopted sons Jared...

Apr 7, 2026

Catherine Cumbie Ward, 86, widow of the late Gene Ward, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at her home in Pawleys Island. Born in Williamsburg County, she was the daughter of the late George Hanford Cumbie and Bernice Poston Cumbie.

Catherine, alongside her husband Gene, was the longtime owners and operators of Gene Ward’s Country Store in Georgetown, where they built...

Apr 1, 2026

Tracey Jonette Cunningham, 53, of Georgetown , South Carolina died on April 1st, 2026 at Georgetown Memorial Hospital, surrounded by by her closest family members. 

Born January 13th, 1973 in Georgetown, SC, she was the Daughter of John Forrest Cunningham and Mamie Evans Cunningham. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Cunningham. Tracey lived a loving, meaningful life devoted...

Apr 1, 2026

Don S. Wolff passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at his residence in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Don is survived by his devoted wife, Peggy, who stood by his side as a loving partner throughout their years together.

A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date. 

Mar 30, 2026

William J. "Will" Ruiz, 65, died Monday, March 30, 2026 at his home in Andrews.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mar 27, 2026

The Reverend John W. “Jack” Murray, lll, 85, of Jacksonville, Florida, died on March 27, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in downtown Jacksonville from complications of pneumonia. He was born June 30, 1940, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Elizabeth Schirmer Murray and John W. Murray, Jr. When driving around Charleston, he frequently enjoyed pointing to the window of the room in...

Mar 14, 2026

Dianne Mahaffey Miller passed away on March 14, 2026 at Prince George Healthcare in Georgetown, SC.

She is predeceased by her mother Lavonia Perry and is survived by her daughter Kelly Rowe and sister Linda Rasmussen of Scottsdale, Arizona and numerous cousins.

Dianne lived all of her life in Georgetown and was a graduate of...

Mar 3, 2026

Pawleys Island

Charles "Chuck" Shimakonis, 86, of Pawleys Island, SC died on March 3, 2026, at his home. Born June 19, 1939, in Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Nellie Shimakonis.

Chuck loved his family, golf, fishing, and everything Clemson. He spent many years with his Parkland Dog Fight golf...

Feb 28, 2026

Lakeland, FL

We rejoice in knowing that Edith Pauline Caufield, 88, of Lakeland, FL, entered the gates of heaven on February 28, 2026, while residing at Bridgewalk on Harden facility and is now singing with the angels.

Born April 16, 1937, in Georgetown, SC, she was the daughter of Edith Moyd Baz and Ralph Abbas...

Feb 28, 2026

Theodore "Teddy" Thomas passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2026. To those who knew and loved him, he was simply "Cool Breeze." He was born on August 3, 1953.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Edward Thomas and Pearl Davis Thomas; his brother, Eddie "Fast Eddie" Thomas; his sister, Robin Thomas;...

Feb 28, 2026

Stella Law Stripling, wife of the late Robert Jackson "Jack" Stripling, Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and caregivers on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Litchfield, SC. She was born on December 31, 1934 in Florence, SC to the late John McDonald Law and the late Dorothy Ellis Law Wells.

Raised in Greenville, SC, Stella...

Feb 26, 2026

George James Creighton, 61, passed away February 26, 2026 at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born in Suffern, NY, he was a son of James and Judith (Jenkins) Creighton.

Funeral arrangements will be private.

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Feb 22, 2026

Georgetown, SC

William "Kirk" Stowe, 53, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at MUSC in Charleston. He was born in Lancaster, SC, a son of William Holland Sosebee and Angela Stowe Yaple.

Kirk was formerly a semi-professional skateboarder, a skilled woodworker, and was cherished by his family.

He is survived by his father...

Feb 21, 2026

Robert Louis "Bubba" Bowers, 58, passed away on February 21, 2026, at his home.

Bubba was born to the late Robert L. Bowers and Claudia Lynn Watford Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Stephen McElveen, Sr.,  brother-in-law, Donald McElveen, and his beloved fur baby, Chico.

Bubba graduated...