Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Georgetown, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Hazel Pauline Flegel McConnell Pou

Hazel Pauline Flegel McConnell Pou

Jul 24, 2026

Hazel Pauline Flegel McConnell Pou, 91, widow of Shelby McLean Pou, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at her daughter’s home.

Hazel was the daughter of the late Reverend Martin William Flegel and Mary Myrtle McCants Flegel. Born on February 8, 1935, in Andrews, South Carolina, she lived a life filled with love, faith, laughter, and service to others.

A devoted member...

Janice Barnhill Howell

Janice Barnhill Howell

Jul 23, 2026

Janice Barnhill Howell, 77, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on November 28, 1948, in Conway, she was a daughter of the late Dock Champion Barnhill and the late Juley Idell Johnson Barnhill. Janice was a member of First Assembly of God and lived a life of service to everyone she knew. She,...

Rose Newton Carter

Rose Newton Carter

Jul 21, 2026

Rose Newton Carter, 66, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her home.

Born on October 14, 1959, in Andrews, she was a daughter of the late Lonnie Legrand Newton and the late Isolene Ward Newton. Mrs. Carter grew up attending Spring Pond Pentecostal Holiness Church and enjoyed watching and being apart of the Georgetown Church of God’s online ministry. She...

Rebecca Barrineau “Becky” Smith

Rebecca Barrineau “Becky” Smith

Jul 17, 2026

Rebecca Barrineau “Becky” Smith, 83, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at her home.

Born on March 25, 1943, in Andrews, she was a daughter of the late Carroll Theodore Barrineu, Sr. and the late Lizzie Ann Barrineau. Ms. Smith had a love for dance, taking lessons at the Charleston School of Dance. She later shared that passion with her hometown,...

James D. Necaise

James D. Necaise

Jul 17, 2026

James Donnis Necaise, 79, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at his home.

Born on March 2, 1947, in Georgetown, he was the son of the late James Necaise and the late Mazie Brown Necaise. A true car enthusiast, Mr. Necaise had a passion for rebuilding and restoring cars. He found great satisfaction in bringing old vehicles back to life, and...

Harriet Jean McDowell

Harriet Jean McDowell

Jul 14, 2026

Harriet Jean McDowell passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of strength, kindness, unwavering love, and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Harriet was born in Walterboro, South Carolina, to the late Harry Franklin Canaday and Bernice Louise Canaday. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Alfred Wayne Belcher

Alfred Wayne Belcher

Jul 9, 2026

Alfred Wayne Belcher, 48, of Andrews, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2026, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Born on December 5, 1977, in Georgetown, Mr. Belcher was the son of the late Larry Belcher and the late Helen Mercer Belcher. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was proud of his children and loved sharing...

Cindy Jones

Cindy Jones

Jul 6, 2026

Cindy Lou Wehunt Jones, 72, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at her home.

Born on January 3, 1954, in Laurens, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Wehunt and the late Lula Mae McCall. Mrs. Jones found happiness in the simple moments—gathering with those she loved, sharing laughter and enjoying the company of her children, grandchildren, and all who...

Joyce Dean Daniels Tyler

Joyce Dean Daniels Tyler

Jul 5, 2026

Joyce Dean Daniels Tyler, 74, widow of Ricky Dale Tyler, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at her home.

Born on May 26, 1952, in Mullins, she was a daughter of the late William David Daniels and the late Margaret Ann Shelley Daniels. Mrs. Tyler delighted in life’s simple pleasures. She had a special gift for working with flowers, finding beauty...

Carol Ann Cribb Ward

Carol Ann Cribb Ward

Jul 4, 2026

Carol Ann Cribb Ward, 70, widow of Jay Ward, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at her home.

Born on May 19, 1956, in Hemingway, she was a daughter of the late Thoams Ralph Cribb and the late Mae Perline Singleton Cribb. Mrs. Ward was a member of Center Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her beloved family.

Survivors...

Bobbie Cox

Bobbie Cox

Jun 28, 2026

SFC Bobbie Elijah Cox (Ret.), 91, beloved husband of Mary Wilson Cox, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Cox was born at home, in Andrews, on June 18, 1935, to the late Elijah Cox, Jr. and the late Lillie Ackerman Cox. Mr. Cox proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...

James Russell "Jimmy Mac" McCants

James Russell "Jimmy Mac" McCants

Jun 26, 2026

James Russell “Jimmy Mac” McCants, 64, husband of Sue Thomas McCants, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Born January 26, 1962, in Georgetown, he was the son of the late Russell Everette McCants and Carolyn Norton McCants. Mr. McCants was a member of Pine Crest Baptist Church. He lived life to the fullest, on his own...

Jim Buckner

Jim Buckner

Jun 22, 2026

Arthur James “Jim” Buckner, 68, widower of Wanda L. Buckner, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Buckner was born on July 30, 1957, in Maryville, TN, to the late Shirley R. Buckner and the late Barbara Ann Wise Quickel. He attended Ringle Heights Baptist Church and retired after 28 years of service with the South Carolina Army...

Blinda J. Hutchinson

Blinda J. Hutchinson

Jun 20, 2026

Blinda J. Hutchinson, 81, of Georgetown, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026.

Born on September 22, 1944, Blinda was the daughter of the late Dessie J. Healan and Frank Healan. A lifelong resident of Georgetown, she dedicated her life to her family, her faith, her profession, and the community she loved.

Blinda shared 61 years of marriage with her...

Blair Kate Douglas

Blair Kate Douglas

Jun 17, 2026

Blair Kate Douglas was born to her loving parents Kara & Trenton Douglas on June 17, 2026. Blair’s time in this earthly world was brief but impactful. She only ever knew love and her little heart was untouched by the ways of this world.

She was held protectively and lovingly in her mommy’s tummy and proudly in her daddy’s heart. Her...

Benjamin F. Dunn, Sr.

Benjamin F. Dunn, Sr.

Jun 16, 2026

Honorable Benjamin Franklin Dunn, Sr., 87, widower of Beverly Tanner Dunn, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Prince George Healthcare Center.

Judge Dunn was a respected pillar of the Andrews community, devoted to serving the town he called home. Born October 24, 1938, in Andrews, he was the son of the late James Franklin Dunn and Pearl Lofton Dunn.

His education...

Patricia N. Mincey

Patricia N. Mincey

Jun 11, 2026

Patricia Nelson Mincey, 81, widow of Horace B. “H.B.” Mincey, Jr., passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home.

Born on February 8, 1945, in Knoxville, TN, she the daughter of the late Samuel H. “Red” Nelson, Jr. and the late Ruth Hensley Nelson. Mrs. Mincey was a member of Ringel Heights Baptist Church and retired from International Paper Company...

Donna Marie Dellaventura Shenuski

Donna Marie Dellaventura Shenuski

Jun 10, 2026

Donna Marie Dellaventura Shenuski, 71, wife of Joseph Shenuski, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Prince George Health Care Center.

Born on April 6, 1955, in Plainfield, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Dominick Dellaventura and the late Eileen Caufield Dellaventura. Mrs. Shenuski was a licensed positive dog trainer and volunteered at many local animal shelters. Her greatest...

Robert "Bob" Lewis Buice, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Lewis Buice, Sr.

Jun 6, 2026

Robert “Bob” Lewis Buice Sr., 86, widower of Annette Harvey Buice, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Grand Strand Medical Center. Born on July 16, 1939, in Bamberg, South Carolina, Bob lived a life marked by love, dedication, faith, and an unmistakable zest for living.

After graduating from high school, Bob married his longtime sweetheart, Annette Harvey, beginning a...

Shannon Marie Haselden Reeves

Shannon Marie Haselden Reeves

Jun 6, 2026

Shannon Marie Haselden Reeves, 37, passed away June 6, 2026, at her home.

Born on September 29, 1988, in Georgetown, she was the daughter of Frankie Lee Haselden and the late Linda Cribb Haselden. Shannon lived life to the fullest and enjoyed reading and watching TV.

Survivors include her father, Frankie Lee Haselden; companion, Dennis Cribb; two children, Zoe Marie Casselman and...

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