OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Georgetown, Andrews, and the Surrounding Areas
Ena Taylor Kirkpatrick
Nov 16, 2025
Ena Lee Taylor Kirkpatrick, 82, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Arbor Landing Assisted Living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. She was born in Hampton, Virginia, a daughter of the late John Remington Taylor and Ena Lee (Jones) Taylor.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, David M. "Pete" Kirkpatrick; her daughters, Lee Easterly...
Sandra L. Tumbleston
Nov 16, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" Lowrimore Tumbleston, 71, of Georgetown, SC, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her home.
Born June 8, 1954, in Georgetown, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Washington Lowrimore and Ann Laurie (Ricks) Lowrimore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Lowrimore, and her son,...
Jayne Elizabeth Moore
Nov 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jayne Elizabeth Moore
Jayne Elizabeth (Roberts) Moore was born in Berkeley County, SC on August 22, 1943, to the late Eunice L (Barnett) Roberts and Richard B. Roberts. She grew up in Russellville, SC and attended St. Stephen High School. She was the widow of Archie M. Moore of McClellanville, SC. She is...
Kathy Herrington Lambert
Nov 9, 2025
Kathy Herrington Lambert, 68, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. She was born in Georgetown, a daughter of the late Clarence W. and Florine (Rheuark) Herrington.
She worked for the Georgetown Clerk of Court and truly enjoyed helping others through her work and in her daily life. She cherished spending time with...
Hal W. Tanner, Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Hal W. Tanner, Jr.
Hal W. Tanner, Jr., of Georgetown, SC, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. He was born in Tuscaloosa, AL on September 27, 1939, to Dr. Hal W. Tanner, Sr. and Latrelle Grantham Tanner. The family moved to Savannah, GA where he spent his formative years and met his...
Carlos "Carl" Small
Nov 7, 2025
Carlos Mikell "Carl" Small, 80, went to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ,
on November 7, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1945, to the late Allie Lee Small
and Mattie Elmore Small in Georgetown, SC. He was preceded in death by his
beloved wife, Abby Fisher Small.
...
Martha Prosser
Oct 24, 2025
Martha Jean Prosser, 75, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at the home of her son, Joey in Georgetown. She was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Hampton Wesley Thornhill and Freda Ethelee (McClam) Thornhill.
Martha co-owned and operated Mack's Body Shop in Lake City with her late husband, Mack Prosser.
Martha...
Mary Dubose Shaw
Oct 23, 2025
Mary DuBose Shaw
September 15, 1924 – October 23, 2025
Born on September 15, 1924, in Florence, South Carolina, Mary DuBose was the beloved only child of Cecelia Spears and Lawton Howard DuBose. Exceptionally intelligent from a young age, Mary was known for her quick wit and sharp mind—though she nearly failed home economics, as...
Joseph Anthony Rutkowski, Sr
Oct 23, 2025
Joseph Rutkowski, Sr.
June 10, 1929 – October 23, 2025
Joseph Rutkowski, Sr., 96, of Pawleys Island, SC, passed away on October 23, 2025, at Arbor Landing.
Born on June 10, 1929, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Victoria and Casimir Rutkowski. He was preceded in death by his...
Russell Andy Bauer, Jr.
Oct 17, 2025
Mr. Russell Andy Bauer, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Born on August 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Russell Andy Bauer, Sr. and Louise Frey Bauer. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Earl Dennis Bauer.
Born in Hemingway...
Roy "Lil Roy" Hilburn, Ii
Oct 14, 2025
Roy "Lil Roy" Hilburn, II, 53, of Georgetown, SC, passed away on October 14, 2025.
Born on December 16, 1971, he was the son of the late Roy Hilburn, I, and the late Frankie Joye Hilburn. Roy held a deep love for both of his parents, sharing an especially close bond with his mother.
Roy...
Noval Ethridge Lambert
Oct 3, 2025
Noval Ethridge Lambert, 78, of Georgetown, SC, passed away peacefully at her home in the Lamberttown Community on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Born on December 16, 1946, in Georgetown, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Ethridge and Polly Ray Ethridge.
Noval will be lovingly remembered by her children, Andy Lambert of Georgetown and...
James Adger "Jimmy" Wilder, Iii
Oct 1, 2025
James Adger "Jimmy" Wilder III, 70, of Georgetown passed away October, 1st 2025 at his home. Jimmy
was born in Georgetown on October 11th 1954 during Hurricane Hazel. He was the first-born son to James A. (Jay)Wilder and Jean Orr Wilder and spent the entirety of his life residing in Georgetown.
As a young man,...
William Leland Raley, Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
William Leland "Bill" Raley Jr., beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025. Born in Monroe, North Carolina, to William Leland Raley Sr. and Mary Magdalene Lee Raley, Bill spent his early life in Jefferson, South Carolina, shaped by the values of the small community. To those in Jefferson, he was known as "WL," after...
Nicholas Thomas Hold
Sep 22, 2025
Nicholas Thomas Hold, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2025, at the age of 28.
The family will be present on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Ruggiero & Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Services - 732 Yonkers Avenue - Yonkers, New York 10704 www.FRSWFH.com 914-375-1400. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at...
Johnnie Joseph "Joe" Young
Sep 12, 2025
Johnnie Joseph "Joe" Young, 87, went to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 12, 2025 at his home in the Yauhannah Community of Georgetown, SC. He was born on February 4, 1938 to the late Henry (Doc) L. Young, Sr & Hazel West Young in Yauhannah.
He is survived by his wife of...
Donald Paul Williamson
Sep 9, 2025
**SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**
Donald Paul Williamson, 87, of Murrells Inlet, SC, passed away on September 9, 2025, at NHC Healthcare Garden City.
Born May 8, 1938, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Arthur Webster Williamson and Evelyn Isabel Hay Williamson.
Donald was a devoted member...
Gary L. Bard
Aug 31, 2025
Gary Lloyd Bard, 85, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at home. He was born in Missouri, a son of the late William Carl Bard and Mary Nell (Tyner) Bard.
No services are planned at this time.
The Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements.
Tracy N. Deaton
Aug 31, 2025
Tracy Neal Deaton, 66, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home.
A more detailed obituary will be posted soon.
The Downtown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Deaton family.
Elizabeth "Beth" Brewer Crawford
Aug 28, 2025
Elizabeth Marie Brewer Crawford passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025 after a two year journey with pancreatic cancer.
Up until the end, Beth maintained her selflessness, grace, kindness, and deep love of all of God's creatures. She enjoyed traveling, crafting, thrifting, camping, boating, and sewing some truly beautiful quilts. Beth was a nurse before raising her...
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