OBITUARIES

Aug 1, 2024

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Michael Wayne Rowe, 65, of Pawleys Island, SC, passed away on August 1, 2024, at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach.

Born October 5, 1958, in Georgetown, SC, he was the son of Andrew Donald Rowe and Bobbie Owens Rowe Campbell....

Aug 1, 2024

John Belton "J.B." Burrows, Jr., 31, of Ash, NC, passed away on August 1, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1992, in Georgetown, SC.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Burrows, grandfathers, John Belton Burrows and Junior Redick, grandmothers, Mettie Burrows and Carol Redick Cribb, step-grandfather, Mike Cribb, and an aunt, Chris Redick...

Jul 23, 2024

Georgetown ~

Marlyn Jo Vaughn Tharp, 91, wife of Charles "Sonny" Bonner Tharp, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, July 23rd, 2024.

Born in Tampa, Florida on August 26, 1932, Jo was the second of three daughters to the late James Alexander Vaughn and Annie Ruth Gregory Vaughn. In addition to her husband, she is survived...

Jul 16, 2024

Mary Jo Karre (73), of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, a force of nature and a beloved wife, mother, CoCo (grandmother), and sister, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Born in Staten Island, NY, and daughter of the late George and Zion (Jospeh) Amann, Mary Jo leaves behind a legacy of...

Jul 15, 2024

Andrews ~

Gerald V. Payne, Sr., 82, of Pawleys Island, SC, passed away on July 15, 2024 at his residence.

Born October 3, 1941, in Andrews, SC, he was the son of Leonard and Vincent Payne. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Phifer Payne, and a sister, Alicia P. Graham.

Jul 14, 2024

Georgetown, SC

Patrick McClary Siau, 79, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, in NHC Healthcare in Garden City. He was born July 17, 1944, a son of the late Francis Linguard Siau, Jr. and Eleanor Lenora (McClary) Siau.

He was preceded in death by his brother Francis Linguard Siau, III and Etta McCormac Siau.

Jul 14, 2024

Shawn Timothy Lauver, 37, passed away Sunday July 14, 2024. No local services are planned at this time.

The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.

Jun 30, 2024

Mike Deal, 58, died Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Johnsonville, SC. A son of the late Rose Whitt Deal and Raymond Lee Deal, he was born Feb. 24, 1966, in Nashville, TN, and spent time growing up in Sweden and New Zealand.

After completing a certificate program in 1986 from Christchurch Polytechnic-New Zealand in retail meat production,...

Jun 26, 2024

Donald Williams Camlin, 89, son of the late Wade Overton "Buster" Camlin and Cora Trudel Camlin, (Del), passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Broward Health Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

A native of Georgetown County, Donald was born on August 17, 1934. He was one of six children. He attended Winyah High School where he played...

Jun 25, 2024

Andrews ~

Billy Byron McConnell, 86, of Andrews, SC was a beloved father and husband of Patricia Ann Winkler McConnell, passed away on June 25, 2024, at Arbor Landing at Pawleys. Mr. McConnell was born the son of William and Nell Haselden McConnell on April 18, 1938, in Warsaw, SC.

Billy, nicknamed "Sonny" as a...

Jun 25, 2024

Myrtle Beach ~

Carlisle "Rocky" Mills Nelson, 67, husband of Renee Skipper Nelson, passed away peacefully at their home surrounded by Renee, daughter Heather, and son-in-law Travis on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Born in Columbia, SC, Rocky was the son of Lindsay Rudolph Nelson and Mary Alice (Mangum) Nelson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Jun 20, 2024

Georgetown ~

Ricardo Jerez Salazar, 69, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home. Ricardo was born in Mexico and was a well-known brick mason.

Visitation and service will be from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in the Georgetown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home.

Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home

Jun 16, 2024

Karen Eileen Kindley, 76, of Pawleys Island, SC passed away at Indigo Carolina Forest Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach on June 16, 2024.

Karen was born on March 7, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY. Karen was preceded in death by a stepson, Sean Guerin, a grandson, Joseph Misciagno, and her brother, John Gill.

Karen retired as...

Jun 12, 2024

Georgetown ~

Samuel Weir Rion Jr. (Sam) 82, of Georgetown, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born on September 28,1941 to Samuel & Clara (Port) Rion.

Sam grew up in Georgetown and graduated from Winyah High School. He then went on to The Citadel, The...

Jun 12, 2024

Roger M. Ward of Pawleys Island, S.C. passed away peacefully at his home on June 12th with his loving wife and daughters by his side. Roger was born on September 25, 1938 to Phillip M. and Phyllis Kirkpatrick Ward in Limestone, Maine. He was one of four children, all preceded him in death, Judith Featenby, Jeffrey and Thomas Ward....

Jun 8, 2024

Georgetown ~

Cecil Malon McGee, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on June 08, 2024 at the age of 88. He was born on May 16, 1936, in Georgetown, SC, where he resided throughout his life. Malon was the son of the late Cecil McGee and Erma Lee McGee Ayers.

Malon attended...

Jun 8, 2024

Georgetown ~

Lillian Goude Hucks, 81 passed away on June 8, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family.

She was born on April 28, 1943, in Conway, SC, the daughter of the late Buey Gilbert Goude and Dell Howell Goude.

She was a retired nurse who loved and inspired those who were lucky...

Jun 3, 2024

Isaac Lee "Sam" Lambert, 52, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Lambert was born August 25, 1971, in Georgetown, SC, to Isaac Covington and Rachel Diane Lambert. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Isaac Lambert, Sr. and Edna Lambert; maternal grandparents, Army Martin and Mary...

Jun 1, 2024

Richard Lee Roberts, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at MUSC in Charleston. Born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, he was the son of Novie Roberts.

Richard was a retiree of International Paper Company, where he spent his career in the Finishing and Shipping Department. He was very active in the shrimping community and enjoyed spending his...

May 29, 2024

Steven M. Show, 72, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital following an illness.

No local services are planned at this time.

The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.