OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

Aug 22, 2025

Sidney J. "Sid" Smith, 78, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home. Sid is survived by his wife, Donna (DeMarzo) Smith, of the DeBordieu Colony.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Downtown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home.

Aug 22, 2025

Georgetown ~

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Joshua Brandon Ackerman Sr., 40, on August 22, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on December 25, 1984, in Georgetown, SC, Joshua is the son of Roger Dale Ackerman Sr. and Beverly Lynn Hemrick Ackerman and stepmother Sandra K. Ackerman.

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Aug 21, 2025

Mr. Terry Samuel Cooper, age 76, of Georgetown, SC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on August 11, 1949, to James W. Cooper and Mary Louise High Cooper.

He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed coaching youth basketball and softball for local churches....

Aug 9, 2025

Dorothy Jane Roberts, 90, of Bonneau, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on August 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born March 21, 1935, in Georgetown, SC, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Walter Roberts and Lola Perry Roberts. She was welcomed into heaven by her husband, Winfred E. Roberts; her grandson,...

Aug 3, 2025

James "Elliott" Glasser, a beloved father, grandfather, and pillar of the McClellanville community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was 84.

Born on March 20, 1941, in Grahamville, a small region of Ridgeland, South Carolina, Elliott was the son of the late Howard and Sarah Glasser. He graduated from Ridgeland High School, where he...

Aug 2, 2025

Georgetown

James Thomas Carter, 78, of Georgetown, SC, and husband of Ellen Carter, passed away on August 2, 2025, at NHC Murrells Inlet. Born on May 26, 1947, in Hemingway, South Carolina, James was the beloved son of Redge Carter and Mary Fulton Carter.

James was a dedicated and hardworking individual who spent his career...

Jul 30, 2025

New Braungels, TX

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Golden Theodore Long, 89, on Jul 30, 2025, surrounded by family. He was a loving and attentive husband to Mary Langley Long for 48 Years.

Born on February 10, 1936, in Andrews SC, he was the son of Alice Long Smith...