Local Obituaries for Families in Georgetown, South Carolina and surrounding areas
Ted Altman
Jul 19, 2023
David McNeil "Ted" Altman, Sr., 80, widow of Frances Diana Altman, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home. Born on April 6, 1943, in Georgetown County, he was the son of the late Claude Frasier Altman and the late Rita Casselman Altman. Mr. Altman was a founding member of Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church and was a former deputy...
Retha Sessions
Jul 14, 2023
Retha Mae Altman Sessions, 84, widow of David Leon Sessions, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at National Health Care. Born on December 25, 1938, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Mallie Kie Altman and the late Bertha Anderson Altman. Retha dedicated over 20 years of her life working for the Georgetown County School District, leaving a...
Ab Abruntilla
Jul 14, 2023
Canuto "AB" Abruntilla, 74, beloved husband of Mary Lois Ellis Abruntilla, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Ralph H. Johnson V.A. Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1949, in Eastern Long Island, NY, the son of the late Canuto Abiel Abruntilla and the late Susan Espaseto. AB, as he was affectionately known to his family...
Donna Leona Singletary
Jul 8, 2023
Donna Leona Singletary, 71, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Roper Hospital. Born on February 3, 1952, in Millville, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Howard Polhamus and Joan Verna Green Polhamus. Ms. Singletary was a nurse who spent her career taking care of others. She enjoyed gambling, shopping, and most of all spending time with her...
Margaret Marsh Watts
Jun 27, 2023
Margaret Marsh Watts, age 88, graduated to her heavenly home, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Putnam General Hospital, after a brief illness. Margaret peacefully stepped into the presence of the Lord while her family sat by her side. Born on April 29, 1935, in Cowards, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Kirby and the late...
David Paschal
Jun 23, 2023
Jesse David Paschal, 72, beloved husband of Gail Howell Paschal, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at MUSC. Born on November 11, 1950, he was a son of the late Clarence Elmo “Pat” Paschal and the late Betty Holtzscheiter Paschal. David was a member of Screven Baptist Church growing up and as an adult was a member of First Baptist...
Delephine Musser Sternaman
Jun 20, 2023
Delephine Musser Sternaman, 94, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Watercrest Myrtle Beach Assisted Living Facility. Born on April 10, 1929, in Abington, Virginia, to the late Joseph Musser and the late Josephine Counts Musser. Ms. Sternaman was a member of Abington Baptist Church in Virginia and a member of the Republican Party. She volunteered much of her time...
Willie Lambert
Jun 19, 2023
Charles William “Willie” Lambert, 60, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at his home. Born on March 18, 1963, in Williamsburg County, to the late Charles Fields Lambert and the late Shelby Casselman Hocutt. Willie had a passion and gift for driving 18-wheelers, which he did happily for many years. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and...
Geri Faris
Jun 15, 2023
Geraldine (Geri) Tackett Faris was reunited in Heaven with her husband and lifelong love, Leon W. Faris, of Pawley’s Island, on June 15, 2023. Born in Lexington, KY to Cora and Earl Tackett, Jr. on June 13, 1946. She began her career as a Civil Servant for the Bluegrass Army Depot and then moved to the Veteran’s Hospital. Upon relocating...
James Harvey Dozier
Jun 12, 2023
James Harvey Dozier, Jr., 77, husband of Diane Reynolds Dozier, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at The Landing of Georgetown. Born on August 16, 1945, in Mullins, he was the son of the late James Harvey Dozier, Sr. and the late Eva Cribb Dozier. Mr. Dozier worked for Thomas Supply for more than 40 years and was well known...
Linda Tompkins
Jun 8, 2023
Linda Gayle Jones Tompkins, 66, widow of Wayne Tompkins, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her daughter’s home. Born on January 2, 1957, in Wilmington, NC, she was a daughter of the late L. C. Jones, Sr. and Pearl Skipper Jones. She was a member of Fellowship with Jesus Church. Ms. Tompkins enjoyed planting and tending to her roses,...
Marion Glenn Harter
Jun 2, 2023
Marion Glenn Harter, 74, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on May 19, 1949, in Florence, he was a son of the late Marion Alford Harter and the late Christine Kay Kiker Harter. Mr. Harter retired from Georgetown Steel Mill and then went on to work as a mechanic for many years. He enjoyed...
Charlie Faye Thompson, Sr.
May 28, 2023
Charlie Faye Thompson, Sr., 88, husband of Doris Keefe Thompson passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Mr. Thompson was born on September 24, 1934, in Florence County, to the late Dewey Thompson and the late Leona Eaddy Thompson. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Lyde Williams Sunday School Class. Mr. Thompson...
John Thomas "T" Mercer
May 28, 2023
John Thomas “T” Mercer, Jr., 70, husband of Penny Watts Mercer, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at MUSC. Born on March 20, 1953, in Georgetown, he was a son of the late John Thomas Mercer, Sr. and the late Edith Victoria Camlin Mercer. Mr. Mercer was raised in the Oak Grove Community and attended First Baptist Church. He was...
Shelby Jean Lambert Hocutt
May 28, 2023
Shelby Casselman Lambert Hocutt, 82, widow of Walter Hocutt, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at NHC in Murrells Inlet. Born on August 6, 1940, in Kingstree, she was a daughter of the late Oden Casselman and the late Mildred Hayes Casselman. Mrs. Hocutt worked at Gene Ward’s Country Store for many years and enjoyed baking cakes, cooking, and being...
Verline Jenkins Tomlin Tyson
May 27, 2023
Verline Jenkins Tomlin Tyson, 96, widow of Frank Jenion “Bo” Tyson, Jr., passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at National Health Care. Born on December 16, 1926, in Bastrop, LA, she was a daughter of the late Luther Alvin Jenkins and the late Sarah Velva May Williams Jenkins. Mrs. Tyson attended First Baptist Church and worked alongside her husband at...
Timothy Bass Woodward
May 20, 2023
Timothy Bass Woodward, 62, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on July 23, 1960, in Georgetown, he was a son of the late Jack F. Woodward, Sr. and the late Olga Bass Russ. Mr. Woodward enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing and loved fast cars. Underneath it all, Mr. Woodward was a loving...
Kathy Howard Carter
May 15, 2023
Kathy Howard Carter, 72, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Prince George Healthcare. Born on April 26, 1951, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Harvey Howard and the late Retha Mae Howard. Ms. Carter grew up attending Georgetown Church of God and enjoyed making sure her house was always clean, working in her yard and shopping....
Rhonda Ellen Mcclellan
May 10, 2023
Rhonda Ellen McClellan, 50, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born on December 29, 1972, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of James Roland McClellan and Dorothy Thompson McClellan. Rhonda enjoyed many things in life, especially hunting and fishing. Survivors include her mother and father of Georgetown; three children, John Roland Reeves (Mattie), Tiffany Marie Reeves (Chancey Walker) and Dakota...
James Henry Pinner, Jr.
May 5, 2023
James Henry “Jim” Pinner, Jr, 77, husband of Barbara Faye Phillips Pinner, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. Born on January 2, 1946, in Conway, he was a son of the late James Henry Pinner, Sr. and the late Ruth Iona Prince Pinner. Mr. Pinner was a member of Georgetown First Assembly of God and was a US Navy veteran....
