Local Obituaries for Families in Georgetown, South Carolina and surrounding areas
Rita Peters
May 2, 2025
Rita Jane Hrabak Peters, 86, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at her home.
Born on January 11, 1939, in Greensburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Hrabak and the late Josephine Peretto Hrabak. Ms. Peters attended St. Mary, Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church. She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life to include spending time with her...
Katherine Ackles Taylor
May 1, 2025
Katherine Ackles Taylor, 63, widow of Gordon Taylor, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2025, at her home.
Born on November 3, 1961, in Paris, France, she was a daughter of the late James Ackles and the late Madeline Morel Ackles. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Georgetown Church of Christ. She was known for her artistic flair and deep passion for...
Bonnie Michau Jacobs
Apr 28, 2025
Bonnie Michau Jacobs, 73, wife of Carlon Jacobs, Jr., passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at East Cooper Medical Center.
Born on August 22, 1951, in Georgetown County, she was a daughter of the late Watson Michau and the late Corrie Mae Jones Walker. Mrs. Jacobs had a passion for crafts and gardening. She paired her passion with her talents and...
Ronny Ray
Apr 27, 2025
Ronny O’Neal Ray, 70, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his home.
Born on April 22, 1955, in California, he was a son of the late Lloyd Ray and the late Janette Bellflower Ray Lambert. Mr. Ray was a member of Georgetown First Assembly of God where he was a part of the Men’s Fellowship. He was an avid Atlanta...
Beverly "Beth" McCants Cribb
Apr 25, 2025
Beverly "Beth" McCants Cribb, 65, devoted wife of Charles Allen Cribb, passed away Friday, April 25th, 2025, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on September 4, 1959 in Georgetown, she was the daughter of the late John Taylor "JT" McCants, and the late Lessie Mae Thomas McCants. Beth, or "BeBe" as she was affectionately known by...
Willie Jackson Morris
Apr 23, 2025
Willie Jackson Morris, 58, husband of Karen Anderson Morris, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Born on July 8, 1966, in Charleston County, he was the son of the late Howell Morris. Mr. Morris had a great love for the outdoors, one that was matched by his love for his family. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was always...
Sambo Tilton
Apr 21, 2025
Larry “Sambo” Tilton, Jr., 61, husband of Sandy M. Tilton, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at Grand Strand Medical Center.
Born on April 6, 1964, in Georgetown, he was a son of Pastor Rebecca Ann “Becky” Blake Tilton and the late Larry Tilton, Sr. Sambo was a member of Bloomingvale Baptist Church and was an avid outdoorsman, spending countless hours...
Jesus Christ
Apr 18, 2025
Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the skull. Betrayed by the apostle Judas, Jesus was crucified by the Romans by order of the ruler Pontius Pilate. The causes of death were crucifixion, extreme exhaustion, severe torture, and loss of blood.
Jesus Christ, a descendant of Abraham, was a member of...
Jearl Theron Player
Apr 9, 2025
Jearl Theron Player, 77, beloved husband of Sue Ann Flegel Player, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his home.
Mr. Player was born at home on November 23, 1947, in Williamsburg County. He was a son of the late Joshua Player and the late Bertha Mae Swails Player. Mr. Player was a member of Andrews Church of God and spent...
Kristia Katherine Kennedy Groover
Apr 6, 2025
Kristia Katherine Kennedy Groover, 64, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her home.
Born on February 20, 1961, in Brock Kumasi, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Charles Patrick Kennedy and the late Dorothy Charlotte Clark Kennedy. Mrs. Grover enjoyed listening to music, dancing and spending time with her grandchildren and her fur babies.
Survivors include two sons, Jack...
Dessie Lee Woodle Sessions
Apr 2, 2025
Dessie Lee Woodle Sessions, 92, widow of Donald Eugene Sessions, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Prince George Health Care.
Born on October 17, 1932, in Horry County, she was a daughter of the late Mitchel Thurmond Woodle and the late Julia Hucks Woodle. Mrs. Sessions enjoyed the simple pleasures of life that included reading and sewing. She was an...
William Clyde "Billy" Whitnauer
Mar 26, 2025
William Clyde “Billy” Whitnauer, 45, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Born on April 11, 1979, in Conway, he was a son of Janis Cribb Whitnauer and the late John Leonard Whitnauer, Jr. Billy was a member of Ringel Heights Baptist Church and was a heavy equipment operator at Santee Cooper – Winyah Generating Station. He was a volunteer with Georgetown...
Agnes Biscan Edwards
Mar 25, 2025
Agnes Biscan Edwards, 88, widow of Ralph Paul Edwards, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Arbor Landing at Pawleys.
Born on June 12, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Steven George Biscan and the late Agnes Helen Botak Biscan. Mrs. Edwards was a member of St. Mary, Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church. She was...
Brandy Carla Long Matthews
Mar 22, 2025
Brandy Carla Long Matthews, 39, wife of Kenneth M. Matthews, III, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born on July 1, 1985, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of Melinda High Long and the late Tony Long. Mrs. Matthews enjoyed the simple things in life and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband of...
Ruth Roen Olsman Dutton
Mar 18, 2025
Ruth Roen Olsman Dutton, 86, wife of Jack Duane Dutton, passed away Tuesday March 18, 2025, at her home.
Born on March 5, 1939, in Van Buren, MO, she was a daughter of the late Earl Everette Olsman and the late Ida Henrietta Rollenhagen Olsman. Mrs. Dutton was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses where she devoted countless...
James Ervin "Jimmy" Elliott
Mar 18, 2025
James Ervin “Jimmy” Elliott, 88, husband of Margaret Ann Ricks Elliott, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Born on November 11, 1936, in Georgetown County, he was a son of the late Jacob Ervin Elliott and the late Sarah Elizabeth “Lizzie” Avant Elliott. A pillar of the Lakewood Baptist Church, Mr. Elliott dedicated countless...
Wilfred Fleming Magann, Jr. ("Mac")
Mar 15, 2025
Wilfred Fleming Magann, Jr. ("Mac"), 80, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Conway Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mac was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. Mac served in the United States Navy and was stationed on the U.S.S. Ethan Allen during the Vietnam War. Following the war, Mac worked for his family's marine construction company, which brought him...
Adam Farrell Tester
Mar 10, 2025
Adam Farrell Tester 44 passed away on March 10, 2025.
Adam was born on February 1, 1981, in Lenoir, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Barbara Tester and the late Bobby Tester.
Adam lived in Jonesborough, Tennessee most of his life and then moved to Myrtle Beach in 2015. He was a dad and loved his kids. He loved...
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....
