Local Obituaries for Families in Georgetown, South Carolina and surrounding areas
Gloria Jean "Jeanne" Nobles Rea
Mar 6, 2025
Gloria Jean "Jeanne" Nobles Rea, age 80, wife of Tom Rea, entered her heavenly home on Thursday March 6, 2025.
Jeanne was born on April 22, 1944, in Williamsburg County, the daughter of the late D.W. "Nick" Nobles Jr and the late Sue Matthews Nobles. Jeanne was a proud graduate of Winyah High School and attended Campbell University. Jeanne retired after...
Judy Faye McKnight Shelton
Mar 4, 2025
Judy Faye McKnight Shelton, 70, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born on August 3, 1954, in Hardin County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Oliver McKnight and the late Thelma Irene Duke McKnight. Ms. Shelton was a US Air Force veteran and obtained a master’s degree in social work. For many Ms....
Lisa Lytle Harrelson
Mar 4, 2025
Lisa Lytle Harrelson, 48, wife of Franklin Dean Harrelson, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at her home.
Born on September 4, 1976, in Charleston, she was the daughter of Fred Lytle and Patricia Scarbrough Lytle. Mrs. Harrelson was a graduate of Macedonia High School. She had a great love for her family, friends, her beloved animals and the Clemson Tigers....
Maxine Brown Etheridge
Mar 3, 2025
Maxine Brown Etheridge, 86, widow of Joe Mosely Etheridge, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Trident Medical Center.
Born on June 7, 1938, in Kingstree, she was a daughter of the late Hardy Brown and Esther Flowers Brown. Mrs. Etheridge was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class...
Wayne Haywood Jordan, Sr.
Feb 28, 2025
Wayne Haywood Jordan, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully Friday, February 28, 2025, at his son’s home.
Born on March 9, 1944, in Georgetown, he was a son of the late Allen Jordan, Sr. and the late Mable Jacobs Jordan. Mr. Jordan spent his life working as a commercial fisherman, a career that was more like a hobby to him. Along with...
Patsy Lucille Norris Young
Feb 25, 2025
Patsy Lucille Norris Young, 70, wife of Donnie Lee Young, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Born on September 30, 1954, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Grover Monroe Norris, Sr. and the late Virginia Iola Cook Norris. Mrs. Young was formerly employed with Georgetown Memorial Hospital and later work with...
Pat Matthews
Feb 14, 2025
Pat Matthews was born on December 18, 1958, and passed away on February 14, 2025.
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Mark 16:15
No services will be held at this time.
“We would like to thank you for your love and prayers during this time.” Love Renee and Mandy
Online condolences may be...
Teresa Odum
Feb 14, 2025
Teresa Ann Avant Odum, 70, wife of Berties Dewitt “Buck” Odum, left this world to extend her life in Heaven, on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Born on December 30, 1954, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Johnson William Avant and the late Margie Lambert Avant. Teresa had a heart of gold and a spirit of a wildflower. Her...
Lynda Lambert
Feb 14, 2025
Lynda Joyce Lambert, 76, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at her home.
Born on January 28, 1949, in Andrews, she was a daughter of the late Tillman Monroe Lambert and the late Mary Lee Flowers Lambert. Ms. Lambert attended Saints Delight Pentecostal Holiness Church and enjoyed the simple things in life that included reading, sewing and being around family and...
Larry Glenn Michau
Feb 13, 2025
Larry Glenn Michau, 74, husband of Mary Elizabeth Anderson Michau, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his home.
Born on November 26, 1950, in Georgetown, he was a son of the late Clemmons Michau and the late Lula Roberts Michau. Mr. Michau was a member of Georgetown Presbyterian Church where he was an Elder and served on the property committee....
Jessica Renee' Elliott
Feb 1, 2025
Jessica Renee’ Elliott, 39, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Jessica was born on November 7, 1985, in Charleston, the daughter of John Henry Elliott, Jr. and the late Zeta Kathryn Blake Elliott. She graduated from Socastee High School and attended Horry Georgetown Technical College. Jessica sought joy in every moment and possessed a remarkable ability...
Paula Ann Davis
Jan 30, 2025
Paula Ann Davis, 69, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her home.
Born on October 6, 1955, in Richmond, VA, she was a daughter of the late Paul Barnabas Hurtle and the late Debra Moore Hurtle.
Mrs. Davis enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her daughter, LaVon Etonya Davis; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren;...
George Francis Hanson
Jan 30, 2025
George Francis Hanson, 92, widower of Florence Hanson, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Grand Strand Medical Center.
Born on June 28, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Bernard F. Hanson and the late Frances Henderson Hanson. Mr. Hanson was a member of St. Mary, Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church and was a US...
John E. Benford, Sr.
Jan 23, 2025
John Erie Benford, Sr., 81, husband of Jean Benford, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home.
Born on May 8, 1943, on the family farm in Andrews, he was a son of the late Henry Agnes Benford and the late Reba Parsons Benford. Mr. Benford was a United States Army veteran, serving his country with honor and dignity. His...
Cindy Bone-Morris
Jan 23, 2025
Cynthia Pearl “Cindy” Bone-Morris, widow of Nicholas Christopher “Nick” Morris, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home.
Born on November 29, 1978, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of Nancy Jean Nicholas Bone and the late William Leonard “Penny” Bone. Cindy grew up with a love for life’s simple pleasures. Her creative spirit was evident in her passion for...
Jane Andrews Burkette
Jan 21, 2025
Jane Andrews Burkette, 73, wife of Ronald Burkette, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born on August 21, 1951, in Georgetown County, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Berry Andrews and the late Cecile Mary Lessard Andrews. Mrs. Burkette spent her career in the service industry, working at the River Room for many years,...
Katherine Lawson Johnson
Jan 17, 2025
Katherine Lawson Johnson, 82, widow of William C. Johnson, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at her home.
Born on November 16, 1942, in Aynor, she was a daughter of the late John Henry Lawson and the late Izzy Barnhill Lawson. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Johnson Chapel Baptist Church where she served on the hospitality committee and worked with...
Jan Rogers Terry
Jan 15, 2025
Jan Rogers Terry, 67, widow of Kerry L. Terry, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Conway Medical Center.
Born on July 18, 1958, in Conway, she was the daughter of the late Rupert Benjamin Rogers, Sr. and the late Katiebelle Marion Harrelson Rogers. Mrs. Terry enjoyed the simple pleasures in life that included working, reading, watching movies and spending time...
Carolyn Lynette Platt-Royal
Jan 11, 2025
Carolyn Lynette Platt-Royal, 72, wife of Jerry A. Royal, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital from complications post-surgery.
She is preceded in death by her father, Hubert C. Platt; her mother, Bee Flegel Platt. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Royal; her son, Jeremy Hickman; two brothers, Hubie Platt (Cindy) and Allen Platt (Anna); and...
Kerry Terry, Sr.
Jan 11, 2025
Kerry Levon Terry, Sr., 62, husband of Jan Rogers Terry, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at this home.
Born on April 26, 1962, in Georgetown, he was a son of the late Shirley Ann Lambert Gailey and the late Robert Lee Terry. Kerry was a member of Saints Delight Pentecostal Holiness Church and was known for his love of nature...
