OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Georgetown, Andrews, and the Surrounding Areas
Mary Phillips Roberts
Jan 24, 2025
Mary Phillips Roberts, 85, of Georgetown, South Carolina died on January 24, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center, Columbia, South Carolina.
Born October 29, 1939, in Sipsey, Alabama, she was the daughter of Frank L. and Eugenia B. Phillips. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 53 years, James F. Roberts.
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Robert Elwell
Jan 24, 2025
Robert Elwell, 91, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 in Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet.
There will be a memorial on Wednesday January 29 at 11:00 at Duncan United Methodist Church Chapel in Georgetown.
The Downtown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.
Joseph Sidney Kenyon
Jan 23, 2025
Joseph Sidney "J.S." Kenyon, III, 92, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Florence, SC. Born on October 20, 1932, in Ridgeville, SC, he was the son of the late Joseph Sidney Kenyon, Jr. and Emily Ruth Sillivant Kenyon.
After graduating from Summerville High School, J.S. spent his career at International Paper, where he retired after...
Sue Bentley Varn
Jan 19, 2025
Pawleys Island ~
Sue Bentley Varn, 82, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Inlet Coastal Resort in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Mrs. Varn was born September 2, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Robert Logan Bentley and Edith Hoffman Bentley.
Sue graduated from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and then...
Sarah Clyde Morgan Gillespie
Jan 18, 2025
Sarah (Sally) Clyde Morgan Gillespie
January 18th, 2025
Sarah (Sally) Clyde Morgan Gillespie, 85, passed from her earthly life at her home on Jan. 18, 2025. Sally was born on Dec. 5, 1939, in Cedartown, Ga, to Julian (Hardage) Morgan and Emory Clyde (E.C.) Morgan. Along with being named for her father, Sally was also...
Hubert Logan Davidson
Jan 17, 2025
Hubert Logan Davidson, 84, of Georgetown, SC, passed away on January 17, 2025, at Arbor Landing of Pawleys.
Born January 9, 1941, in Norton, VA, he was the son of Thomas Edward Davidson and Thelma Lakey Starnes Davidson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Cribb Davidson and his brother,...
Claret Mary Heider
Jan 17, 2025
Pawleys Island
Claret Mary Heider ( née Station), 79, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed from this mortal coil on January 17, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital in Georgetown, SC.
Born May 16, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Sybil Station, Claret was a loving daughter, wife, and mother. She was a beacon...
Mark David Staten
Jan 16, 2025
Mark David Staten, Sr., 73, of Georgetown, SC, passed away on January 16, 2025, at his residence.
Born January 20, 1951, in Greenville, MS, he was the son of James Harold Staten and Pearl Thomas Staten Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Staten.
Mark was a...
Foster Lynch
Jan 11, 2025
Foster Lynch, 39, of Marion, SC, passed away on January 11, 2025.
Born August 21, 1985, in Georgetown, SC, he was the son of Rusty and Cindy Lynch. He was predeceased by his father.
Foster worked at Charleston Mill Service as a heavy equipment operator. He will be remembered for his big heart and the...
Robin Ann Thomas
Jan 11, 2025
Robin Ann Thomas, 66, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at her home. She was born in Georgetown, a daughter of the late Samuel Edward and Pearl (Davis) Thomas.
She was a US Army veteran, where she specialized in communications. After her military service, she owned and operated her own advertising agency. She loved her family and...
Robert Lee Dozier Sr.
Jan 10, 2025
Georgetown ~
Robert Lee Dozier Sr, 74, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Georgetown Tidelands Memorial Hospital, the husband of Mrs. Judy B. Dozier.
God came and picked a beautiful flower Robert Lee Dozier Sr. Robert and Judy had a loving and beautiful relationship and marriage of 50 years. Robert was educated in the...
Tim Barton
Jan 8, 2025
Timothy Mark "Tim" Barton, 59, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Garden City. He was a son of the late Dr. Thomas James Barton and Marilyn Frances (Russell) Barton.
Born and raised in Middletown, Ohio, Tim was a talented artist and avid drummer with a passion for music. He regularly played music with local bands until...
Anthony Francis Cavaliere
Dec 27, 2024
Anthony (Tony) Francis Cavaliere, 71 years old, a native of Brooklyn, NY, residing in Pawleys Island, died on December 27, 2024 at home.
Born on October 2, 1953, he was the son of Nancy and John Cavaliere. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger son, Christopher.
Tony was a retired sanitation worker...
Dora Pluto
Dec 25, 2024
Dora Pluto, 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Oak Hollow of Georgetown.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 2, 2025, in the Downtown Chapel of Mayer Ethridge Funeral Home, 222 St. James St., Georgetown, SC.
The Downtown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge...
Carolyn W. Fae Lightsey
Dec 12, 2024
Carolyn W. Fae Lightsey, wife of William G "Squiz" Lightsey Jr., passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Thunderbolt Transition Care & Rehabilitation in Savannah, GA.
She was born in Conway Hospital on February 2, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Harold Willams and the late Velma Willams. She was raised in Murrells Inlet...
Alicia Joyce Camlin
Dec 12, 2024
Savannah, Georgia ~
Alicia Joyce Camlin, a long-time resident of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at the age of 81.
Born on July 6, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina, Alicia was a woman of boundless curiosity, bravery and creativity. She was an artist, a genealogist, a history buff, a mother, a...
Barbara Ann Drayton
Dec 10, 2024
Barbara Ann Drayton, 80, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in her home. She was born in Georgetown, a daughter of the late John Edward Drayton and Sallie Jeanette (Fenters) Drayton.
Barbara was a bookkeeper in the insurance industry and for Butler True Value Hardware. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Georgetown, and...
Goldie Martha Fitzpatrick
Dec 7, 2024
Goldie was born in New York City on November 23, 1943. Her youth was split between NYC and Windham, NY.
In 1967, Goldie married Michael Fitzpatrick, and they shared life for the past 57 years. They lived mostly in rural upstate NY. Goldie found Jesus at the First Baptist Church of Westerlo, and has been smiling ever...
Phillip R. Ward
Dec 5, 2024
Andrews ~
Phillip Raymond Ward, 72, of the Earles Community of Andrews, passed away on Thursday, December 5t, 2024.
Born July 25, 1952 in Georgetown South Carolina, he was the son of Walter Raymond Ward and Lena Mae Driggers Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Phillip was a lifelong member...
Kathy Lagay Belcher
Dec 2, 2024
LaGay Belcher, 68, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, in Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. She was born in Charleston, SC a daughter of Graham Lambert and Agnes Laverne "Tootsie" (Mitchum) Lambert.
She was an active member of Saints Delight PH Church where she taught Sunday School for 30 years. She was a very talented pianist/organist, and never...
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