OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Georgetown, Andrews, and the Surrounding Areas

Thomas Marvin Slagsvol

Thomas Marvin Slagsvol

Aug 10, 2026

Thomas Marvin "Tom" Slagsvol, 76, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, in his home. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of Thomas and Sally (Norvell) Slagsvol.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home, 2200 S. Fraser St, 843-546-4184.

Robert J. Allen

Robert J. Allen

Aug 9, 2026

Robert J. Allen, 70, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, in NHC in Murrells Inlet. Born in East Chicago, IN, he was a son of the late William E. and Doris Jane (Jansen) Allen.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home, 2200 S. Fraser St, 843-546-4184.

Lloyd Hinson Floyd

Lloyd Hinson Floyd

Aug 8, 2026

Lloyd Hinson Floyd, 87, known as “Hinson” to family and friends and “Buddy” to his grandchildren and closest family, passed away on August 8, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1938, and was raised in Turbeville, South Carolina, the youngest of 13 children born to Mahony W. Floyd and Edith M. Floyd, who were farmers.

Hinson lived a life marked...

Cassie Maynard Smith

Cassie Maynard Smith

Aug 5, 2026

Cassie Cooke Maynard Smith, age 70, of Georgetown, South Carolina, died peacefully at home on August 5th, 2026.

She was born August 16th, 1955, in Georgetown, a daughter of James Thomas Maynard and Helen Betts Maynard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dwight Fairfax Betts and Dessie Moore Wellons Betts, Edward Walker Maynard, and...

Louise "Jill" Colbert Caviness

Louise "Jill" Colbert Caviness

Aug 3, 2026

Louise “Jill” Colbert Caviness, 88, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on August 3, 2026, in Norwalk, Connecticut. Born in Georgetown, she was the daughter of the late George Ashley Colbert and Mary Virginia (Boatwright) Colbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Lynn Caviness, Sr., and her siblings, George Ashley Colbert, Jr. and Virginia Colbert Ford. 

She lived a...

Eric Joseph Dorr

Eric Joseph Dorr

Aug 2, 2026

Eric Joseph Dorr, 64, of Hemingway, South Carolina, passed away suddenly at his home on August 2, 2026, after spending a wonderful day surrounded by his family at one of his favorite places—the beach.

Eric was born on May 11, 1962, in Washington, D.C., to Alicia Cunningham Dorr and Gerald Donald Dorr Sr. A proud United States Marine, Eric carried the...

William Allen Bamberger

William Allen Bamberger

Jul 30, 2026

William Allen Bamberger, 81, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died on July 30, 2026, at Grand Strand Medical Center after a sudden illness.

Bill was born on July 24, 1945, in Queens, New York, to the late Kalman and Gladys Bamberger. He spent his formative years in New York and graduated from the High School of Art and Design in 1963....

Margaret Bell Lewis

Margaret Bell Lewis

Jul 30, 2026

Margaret Bell Lewis, 79, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at her home in DeBordieu Colony, South Carolina. She was born on February 13, 1947, to the late Mary Jane Trew Bell and Harris Neill Bell.

Raised in High Point, North Carolina, Margaret built a life centered on faith, family, and serving others. She shared 57 years of marriage with...

Judy Gayle Vick

Judy Gayle Vick

Jul 28, 2026

Ms. Judy Gayle Vick, 79, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Born on December 22, 1946, in Monroe, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Edward Vick Jr. and the late Margie Mangum Vick.

Judy is survived by her brother, Eddie Vick of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; her sister, Vickie Vick...

Charles Raymond Freyer, Jr.

Charles Raymond Freyer, Jr.

Jul 27, 2026

Charles Raymond “Chuck” Freyer Jr., of Georgetown, South Carolina, passed away at the age of 61 on July 27, 2026.

Born on August 29, 1964, in Georgetown, SC, Chuck was the beloved son of Charles Raymond Freyer Sr. and Illa Mae Allen Freyer.

Chuck graduated from Winyah High School, Class of 1982. He then attended Coastal Carolina University with studies in computer...

Betty Jo Clawges

Betty Jo Clawges

Jul 26, 2026

Betty jo Clawges, 79, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Georgetown. Born in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Earl Ancle Trimnal and Mary Naomi (Johnson) Trimnal.

She is survived by two sons, Gary (Trina) Lawrimore and Sammy (Tammy) Lawrimore; one daughter, Tammy Lawrimore; two sisters, Naomi Lambert and Jerrie Lambert; one brother, Flynn Trimnal; 9 grandchildren; and...

Louis Arnold "Brad" Bradford

Louis Arnold "Brad" Bradford

Jul 25, 2026

Louis Arnold "Brad" Bradford, Jr., of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2026, at the age of 78.

Born on April 29, 1948, in Ferriday, Louisiana, Brad was the beloved son of Louis Arnold Bradford Sr. and Billie Frances Cox Bradford.

While Brad's accomplishments were many, those who loved him will remember something even greater,...

William Roy Crosby

William Roy Crosby

Jul 24, 2026

William Roy Crosby, 77, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Born on August 3, 1948, in Charleston, South Carolina, William was the son of the late Roy Odell Crosby Jr. and Annie Lea Ayer Crosby. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Myrna Flowers.

A devoted father and grandfather, William found his greatest joy...

Angela D Froscheiser

Angela D Froscheiser

Jul 22, 2026

With profound sadness and enduring love, we remember Angela D Froscheiser (Parr), 67, who passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at MUSC Hospital after complications from cancer treatment. Though her time with us ended far sooner than hoped, she cultivated a life as one tends to a beautiful garden—with patience, grace, and boundless love. The seeds of kindness she...

Lisa Howard Thompson

Lisa Howard Thompson

Jul 15, 2026

Andrews

Lisa Howard Thompson, born on February 17, 1965, in Georgetown, South Carolina, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved daughter of Tommy Howard and Annette Howard.

Lisa was a proud graduate of Presbyterian College in South Carolina. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to serving others through her work. Her career included positions with 3V...

Sharon Lee Gamble

Sharon Lee Gamble

Jul 11, 2026

Sharon Lee Gamble, 75, passed away on July 11, 2026, at Oak Hollow of Georgetown Rehabilitation Center.

Born April 18, 1951, in Pittsburgh, PA and raised in Georgetown, SC, she was the daughter of Charles Lee Gamble and Lucille Creech. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepmother, Barbara Jean Gamble.

Sharon was a graduate of Andrews High School. She...

Diane Price Moore

Diane Price Moore

Jul 8, 2026

Patricia Diane Moore, 77, of Georgetown, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at MUSC, surrounded by her family.

Born on August 25, 1948, in Georgetown, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Judson Price and Myrtle Skipper Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, James Allen Moore and...

Carolyn Blakeley Cantley

Carolyn Blakeley Cantley

Jul 7, 2026

Carolyn Blakeley Cantley, 86, the widow of Robert Lynn Cantley, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at her home.

Born on April 25, 1940, she was the daughter of Rhodus E. Blakeley and Helen Boulware Blakeley. She grew up alongside her brother, Robert "Bobby" Blakeley, in the Suttons Community....

Mary Frances Fraser

Mary Frances Fraser

Jul 6, 2026

Mary Frances Fraser, 87, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, died peacefully at her home on July 6, 2026.

Born on January 22, 1939, in Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of William Townes Fraser and Virginia Hellams Fraser.

Mary Frances devoted her life to caring for others. In her younger years, she worked as a nurse, a profession that reflected her...

John F. McBride

John F. McBride

Jul 4, 2026

John McBride, 80, a longtime resident of Georgetown, SC and formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 4, 2026. John was born on May 10, 1946, in Bremerton, WA, the son of John V. McBride and Evelyn (Laprath) McBride. He was the beloved husband of over 56 years to Carolyn (Charland) McBride.

John grew up in...

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