OBITUARIES

Dec 2, 2023

David Maurice Dragoo, 80, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

There will be no service at this time.

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

Dec 1, 2023

Brenda Hinely Tanner, 82, passed away surrounded by her family, on December 1, 2023. Brenda was born on April 4, 1941 in Savannah, GA., daughter of Robert F. and Bertha Hinely. After graduating from Savannah High School, she attended Sullins College in Bristol, VA, studying art. She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Hal, and...

Nov 21, 2023

Andrews, SC

Betty Jane Brantley Ray, 84 ,widow of Herman Francis Ray, Sr., died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at her residence. She was born June 20, 1939, at home in Trio of Williamsburg County. Ms. Ray was a daughter of the late Lorace Jim Brantley and Pearl Ward Brantley.

Betty had retired and enjoyed gardening...

Nov 18, 2023

Jimmie Faye Brantley Clemons, 82, widow of James Carlisle "Jimmy" Clemons, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 19, 1941, at home in Trio of Williamsburg County. Ms. Clemons was a daughter of the late Lorace Jim Brantley and Pearl Dosha (Ward) Brantley.

Jimmie Faye was the owner and...

Nov 11, 2023

Georgetown, SC

Bobbie Owens Rowe Campbell, 86, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Landings in Georgetown. She was born in Georgetown, daughter of the late Robert E. and Ila Mae (Harrelson) Owens.

Survivors include her two sons, Mark Rowe of Conway and Mike Rowe of Pawleys Island; two brothers, Donald (Vivian) Owens and...

Nov 10, 2023

Francis Linguard Siau, III, Colonel USAF Ret.

(1939-2023)

Lynn Siau passed away on November 10th at NHC-Garden City after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's

Disease.

He was born in Florence, South Carolina at McLeod Hospital July 11, 1939, to the late Francis Linguard

Siau, Jr., and Eleanor Lenora McClary...

Nov 8, 2023

Lancaster, SC

Steven Lee Banks, 72, of Riverside Road, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at home, peacefully surrounded by love. He was born January 18, 1951, in Lancaster, son of the late Levis Banks and Mary Alice (Steele) Banks.

Steve was a great father and friend, and he helped everyone in any way he...

Nov 8, 2023

Louise Engelhardt Gunnell, 91, passed away peacefully in her home, on November 8, 2023, surrounded by her three loving daughters. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hammond (Jack) Gunnell.

Born in Washington, D.C., she is the daughter of Arthur and Connie McKnew. Louise was an avid gardener and animal lover. She loved to kayak...

Oct 31, 2023

Georgetown, SC

Wyatt Clay Nettles, Sr., 83, husband of Virginia Carter "Ginny" Nettles, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home in Georgetown. He was born in Alachua, FL, a son of the late Archie and Margaret (Wilkes) Nettles.

He was a member of Lake City Baptist Church and currently a member...

Oct 31, 2023

Freida LaJean Tilton (Goins), 51, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2023, at her brother's home in Rock Hill after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

Ms. Tilton was born in Charleston, SC on April 10, 1972, a daughter of the late Fred Madry Goins and Jacquelyn Wall Goins.

Oct 31, 2023

Carolyn Joubert Coker, 81, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 10, 2023, in the St. Andrew's Historic Church, 438 Whilden Street, at 1:30 pm, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery in Georgetown, SC. The family will receive friends an hour before the service...

Oct 29, 2023

Colin Rodney Young (1943-2023)

Colin Rodney Young, husband of Loril Higgins Young, passed away on October 29 after a lengthy illness. Born on November 22, 1943, in the hills of Hatfield, KY, he was the second son of John Pinson Young and Virginia Christine Deskins Young. After earning a baccalaureate in mathematics from Pikeville College and his...

Oct 17, 2023

Lake View, SC

Pauline Radford Marsh, 74, widow of Clinton Marsh, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at her home. She was born in Marlboro County, a daughter of the late Luther and Pauline (Vause) Smothers.

Pauline was a member of New Hope Fellowship Church. She took pride in her job at Family Dollar of...

Oct 16, 2023

GRAHAM, Campbell Luke "Sandy" - May 18, 1941 - October 16, 2023

Campbell L. "Sandy" Graham, 82, of Georgetown, SC, previously of New Vernon, NJ, and Bedford, NY, died on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Georgetown Hospital following a short illness.

Sandy was born to John C. "Jack" Graham and Mary Luke "Polly" Graham, the...

Oct 15, 2023

Eunice Lambert McKenzie, 80, beloved wife of Winston Lavern McKenzie, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. McKenzie was born the daughter of Dethel and Mildred Lambert on October 1, 1943, in Georgetown County. She was born the fourth of five children: Leo, Joyce, Elbert, and Mitchell....

Oct 8, 2023

Winsor Bullock, 80, died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home coordinated the care of Mr. Bullock with

Stevens Funeral Home located in Wilson, NC.

Oct 8, 2023

Georgetown, SC

Gordon Leigh Coxe, 86, of Georgetown, SC, passed away on October 8, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1937, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Gordon, also known as "El Gordo", was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and friend to many.

Gordon attended Elbert County High School in Elberton, GA, and furthered...

Oct 7, 2023

Georgetown ~

Elizabeth Newman Brabson, 69, of Debordieu Colony passed away October 7, 2023.

She was born May 6, 1954, in Charlotte, NC a daughter of the late Wallace B. Newman and Helen C. Compton.

The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for the Brabson family.

Oct 6, 2023

Ronnie Tedder, 70, of Andrews, passed away October 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Williamsburg County, SC, on January 3, 1953, a son of the late Oscar L. Tedder and Iva Nell (Casselman)Tedder.

Ronnie lived a full and vibrant life. Ronnie was a loving and devoted person to his family.

Sep 30, 2023

Georgetown:

Mary Lou Ray Gilleland, 71, of Georgetown, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2023, at Lakes of Litchfield.

Mary Lou was a member of Georgetown Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, SC. Mary Lou enjoyed helping with her church and volunteered for many functions. Mary Lou was an outstanding cook and prepared meals for others whom...