Local Obituaries for Families in Georgetown, South Carolina and surrounding areas
Maydelle Mccrackin Johnson
Aug 20, 2024
Maydelle McCrackin Johnson, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Waterstone on Augusta Senior Living in Greenville. Born on December 25, 1934, in Aynor, she was a daughter of the late William Walker McCrackin and the late Mazie Carroll McCrackin. Ms. Johnson graduated from Aynor High School, where she shone brightly on the basketball court. Her exceptional skills earned...
Watson Smith Strickland, Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
Watson Smith “Smitty” Strickland, Jr., 74, passed away August 12, 2024, in Columbia. Born on August 18, 1949, in Georgetown, he was the son of the late Watson Smith Strickland, Sr. and the late Edna Mae Bunn Strickland. “Smitty” graduated from Clemson University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree before continuing his academic journey at the University of South Carolina...
Merlene Virginia Green Ogburn
Aug 11, 2024
Merlene Virginia Green Ogburn, who led a remarkable life, left this world to be with her maker on August 11, 2024, at 4:00 AM. She was born on October 21, 1927, in Auburndale, Florida and was the youngest of three daughters of Edgar James Green and Julia Hamrick of Aucilla, Florida. Her stepfather, John Dallow, was a captain of tug...
Roger Bell
Aug 5, 2024
Clarence “Roger” Dale Bell, 80, beloved husband of Reba Ann Bell, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on November 18, 1943, in Georgetown County, he was a son of the late Clarence Charles Bell and the late Multry Lavone Springs Bell. In his younger years, Mr. Bell enjoyed fishing and traveling to the mountains....
Opal Barrineau
Aug 3, 2024
Opal Clark Barrineau, 81, widow of Aubrey C. “A.C.” Barrineau, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her home. Born on May 20, 1943, in Jolo, WV, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Ben Clark and the late Elizabeth Ellen Crewey Clark. Mrs. Barrineau was a member of Ringel Heights Baptist Church and was a devoted wife, mother...
Janice Cumbie
Aug 3, 2024
Janice Lee Cumbie, 71, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her sister’s home. Born on March 12, 1953, in Andrews, she was a daughter of the late George H. Cumbie, Jr. and the late Lila Lee Cumbie. Ms. Cumbie had a great love for spending time outdoors, working in her yard and tending to her flowers. During her free...
Kathleen Martin
Aug 2, 2024
Kathleen Ann Sanderson Martin, 71, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at her home. Born on August 8, 1952, in Johnstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Richard Doyle Sanderson and the late Barbara Loraine Altmos Sanderson. Ms. Martin worked at the Ball and Que for more than 20 years and had a great love for watching TV,...
Nicolina Zoel Barr
Jul 28, 2024
Nicolina Zoel Barr, 23, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on March 6, 2001, in Conway, she was a daughter of John Earl Barr and Jessica Detty Swihart. Nicolina worked at Carolina Charm and had a great love for being on the river, going camping, and spending time with her family, especially her daughter....
Joseph M George
Jul 23, 2024
Joseph Mathias George, III, 84, husband of Mary George, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on February 18, 1940, in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph M. George II and the late Eleanor Frances Hopkins George. Survivors include his wife of Pawleys Island; six children, Joseph M. George, IV...
Ruben Benjamin Hildreth, Jr.
Jul 18, 2024
Ruben Benjamin Hildreth, Jr., 70, of Surfside Beach, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on December 22, 1953, in Polkton, NC, he was the son of the late Ruben Benjamin Hildreth and the late Edna Blair Horne Hildreth. Mr. Hildreth was a US Navy veteran and enjoyed the simple things in life, such as...
Lesley Susanne Barnhill
Jul 17, 2024
Lesley Susanne Rainey Barnhill, 54, wife of Vernie Eason Barnhill, Jr., passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at her home. Born on December 17, 1969, in Rock Hill, she was a daughter of Betty Jean Ellis Rainey and the late John David Rainey. Lesley attended Poplar Hill Free Will Baptist Church and had a great love for working in her...
Donald Ray Lambert
Jul 7, 2024
Donald Ray Lambert, 72, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. Born on December 29, 1951, in Georgetown, he was a son of the late Woodrow Wilson Lambert and the late Dorothy Mae Lambert. Mr. Lambert grew up at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church of the Pentecostal Faith and was a US Navy veteran...
Ralph Paul Edwards
Jul 7, 2024
Ralph Paul Edwards, 88, husband of Agnes Biscan Edwards, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on November 14, 1935, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Ralph Washington Edwards and the late Anne Tamosaitis Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a member of St. Mary, Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church. He was...
Beulah Duncan Taylor
Jul 4, 2024
Beulah Duncan Taylor, 95, widow of Vernon Taylor, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at The Landings. Born on January 28, 1929, in Georgetown County, she was a daughter of the late James Duncan and the late Eva White Elliott Duncan. Ms. Taylor was a cherished member of Screven Baptist Church where she served as the church secretary for many...
John Fullwood
Jul 2, 2024
John Henry Fullwood, 85, husband of Carolyn B. Fullwood, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his home. Born on May 11, 1939, in Horry County, he was a son of the late Arthur C. Fullwood and the late Ellen Johnson Fullwood. Mr. Fullwood was a US Navy veteran having served in the Vietnam War and was a lifetime member...
Grace Wagnon
Jun 30, 2024
Grace Helen Wagnon passed away peacefully to go home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born on September 7, 1947, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Max D. Jones and the late Myrtie Cole Jones. Grace truly loved the Lord, and she leaves behind family and friends who loved her dearly. She...
Topsy Turner
Jun 29, 2024
Topsy Ann Stone Turner, 78, wife of Eugene Allen Turner, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home. Born on January 9, 1946, in Florence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph L. Stone and the late Gracie S. Stone. Mrs. Turner was a devoted member of Bloomingvale Pentecostal Holiness Church. Her unwavering faith and dedication to her...
William J. Evans, Jr.
Jun 29, 2024
William Joseph “Bill” Evans, Jr. of Pawleys Island, South Carolina passed peacefully on June 29, 2024 while surrounded by his family after a 10 week battle with a sudden heart condition. Bill was born in Washington, D.C. in 1945 to William J. Evans, MD and Katherine Sullivan Evans. Bill attended the University Maryland where he played offensive guard for the...
Nathalee Richardson
Jun 23, 2024
Nathalee Alma Johnson Richardson, 91, wife of Calvin Richardson, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her home. Born on November 4, 1932, in Williamsburg County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Johnson and the late Lula Collins Johnson. “Nat” as she was affectionally called, was a cherished member of the Georgetown Church of God for more than...
Jeffery Slaybaugh
Jun 20, 2024
Jeffery Edward Slaybaugh, 43, passed away Friday, June 20, 2024, after a long illness. Born on January 7, 1981, in Wilmington, NC, he was a son of Clarence Edward Slaybaugh and Pauline Walker Musgrove. Jeffery lived a life brimming with bravery and dedication. Before being medically retired, Jeffery served his community with unwavering commitment and valor as a fireman and...
