OBITUARIES

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.

Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home

Maryville Chapel

2200 S. Fraser St.

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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...

Feb 19, 2026

Stephen Glenn Porter, Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Georgetown, SC, from respiratory failure. Born on April 17, 1964, in Baltimore, MD, Stephen lived a life marked by love, generosity, and humor. He shared 61 years of life's journey with his beloved family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of...

Feb 18, 2026

Georgetown, SC

In Loving Memory of Ann Edwards Martin

August 20, 1948 – February 18, 2026

Ann Edwards Martin, beloved wife of Bob Martin, passed peacefully at their home in Georgetown, South Carolina on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

She was born in Meadville, PA, the middle child of Nancy and John...

Feb 16, 2026

Tribute to

Janet Roper Jackson

August 12, 1949 - February 16, 2026

By Fred Jackson

Jan and I were happily married for 55 years. She was my best friend and partner.

She enjoyed our time in Gastonia...

Feb 15, 2026

Mrs. Kay Frances Johnson, age 93, of Gautier, MS., passed away quietly early Sunday morning, February 15, 2026, at her residence in River Chase Village. She was born November 11, 1932, in Georgetown, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Buck and Kate Moore.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Robert Johnson;...

Feb 13, 2026

Georgetown, SC

Robert Monroe McAlister, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Georgetown, SC.

He is survived by his sons, Robert Edmund McAlister and James Andrew McAlister (Leigh), of Sullivans Island, SC; a granddaughter (Alexandra), and five grandsons (James, Graham, Edmund, Robert, and Simon).

Mac is preceded in death by...

Feb 12, 2026

Pinkney N. Swails, 78, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late Marion Swails and Azilee Self Swails.

Pinkney was the devoted husband of Debra Swails, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Together they built a loving family that was the center of his life. He...

Feb 6, 2026

Georgetown

Lisa Revaz passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and selflessness. She will be remembered for her warm heart, her generosity, and the deep devotion she had for her family.

Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Jay Revaz; her beloved daughters and their spouses, Jordan Revaz and Carlos, and Kristen...

Feb 1, 2026

Georgetown, SC

Larry Edward Lambert, 80, of Georgetown, died on February 1, 2026.

Born May 30, 1945, in Bakersfield, CA, Larry was the son of Edward Marian Lambert and Coma Leta Lambert (Martin).

Larry served in the US Navy for 22 years and was deployed during the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1975,...

Jan 26, 2026

DeBordieu

Glen Thomas Insley died peacefully at home in DeBordieu Colony, Georgetown, SC, on January 26th, 2026. Born in Charlottesville, VA, on July 7th, 1946, he was the son of Richard Wallace and Eleanor Robinson Insley.

Glen graduated from Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, MD and Trinity College in Hartford, CT, earning a B.A....

Jan 19, 2026

Pawleys Island

Jesse Carl Ford, of Tega Cay, SC, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026 at Arbor Landing in Pawleys Island, at the age of 87.

Born on October 1, 1938, in McAdoo, TX, he was a son of the late Franklin Ross Ford and Fannie Mae (Thornton) Ford. The family moved to New...

Jan 16, 2026

Andrews ~

Joseph "Joey" Earle Johnson, 66, husband of Lisa Scott Johnson, died January 16, 2025.

Born December 7, 1959, he was predeceased by his parents, Ella Martha Baker, James Claude Johnson, and Asdis Fingigerdur Samundsdottir Johnson.

Joey grew up in Georgetown, SC, where he worked in construction. He was an avid NASCAR...

Jan 14, 2026

Pawleys Island

Carole Joy Sippel, 87, died on January 14, 2026, at her home in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Born on December 21, 1938, in South Orange, New Jersey, Carole was the daughter of Michael and Laura Boberick. Carole grew up in Newark, New Jersey where she attended catholic school. In her early 20's Carole...