Local Obituaries for Families in Georgetown, South Carolina and surrounding areas
Bette Nelson Milligan Brown
Oct 20, 2024
Bette Nelson Milligan Brown, 90, widow of Alan G. Brown, Jr., passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Born on August 5, 1934, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late William Nelson Milligan and the late Bessie Rosalee Rembert Milligan. Bette attended Winyah High School and graduated in the class of 1952 as the Valedictorian. She graduated from Sister of...
Jo Perritt
Nov 19, 2024
Josephine Bartlette “Jo” Perritt, 81, widow of George Stephen “Steve” Perritt, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital.
Born on June 5, 1943, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Jospeh Bartlette and the late Eva Weeks Bartlette. Mrs. Perritt was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she served as a former Sunday...
Sandra Barrineau Horvath
Nov 16, 2024
Sandra Barrineau Horvath, 60, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born on July 3, 1964, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey Cleveland “AC” Barrineau and the late Opal Ann Clark Barrineau. Sandra was a member of Ringel Heights Baptist Church. She embraced family life with a joyful spirit, dedicating her time to...
Deborah Skipper Heinzmann
Nov 13, 2024
Deborah Sue Skipper Heinzmann, 70, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Born on October 9, 1954, in Kingstree, she was a daughter of the late William Lesley Skipper and the late Mary Sue Burroughs Skipper. Ms. Heinzmann was known for her vibrant spirit, she thrived on hosting holiday parties, creating an atmosphere filled with laughter and cheer. Along with entertaining, Ms....
Arthur F. "Ratt" Moore
Nov 11, 2024
Arthur Froster “Ratt” Moore, beloved husband of Peggy Jean Thomas Moore, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born on January 25, 1946, in Andrews, he was a son of the late Hillary Dolan Moore and the late Nellie Elizabeth Swails Moore. Faith was the cornerstone of Mr. Moore’s life, a devoted member of Antioch Pentecostal Holiness...
Bobbie Faye King
Nov 8, 2024
Bobbie Faye Hammond King, 88, widow of Max Alfred King, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at her daughter’s home.
Born on October 30, 1936, in Tabor City, NC, she was a daughter of the late Martin D. Hammond and the late Roxie Buffkin Hammond. Mrs. King was a member of the Georgetown Church of Christ and contributed to the spirit...
Terry McKnight, Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
Herman Prestelle “Terry” McKnight, Jr., 70, husband of Nakeather Morrison “Nickie” McKnight, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at MUSC.
Born on September 27, 1954, in Georgetown, he was the son of the late Herman Prestelle McKnight, Sr. and the late Cherry Bellflower McKnight. Terry grew up attending Screven Baptist Church and spent many years working at International Paper Company. However,...
Shepherd K. Lewis, Jr.
Nov 4, 2024
Shepherd K. Lewis, Jr., 84, widower of Carolyn R. Lewis, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at his daughter’s home.
Born on January 13, 1940, in Darlington, he was a son of the late Shepherd K. Lewis and the late Grace Martin Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a US Navy veteran and retired from International Paper Mill after 40 years of service...
Terry Levon Miller
Nov 1, 2024
Terry Levon Miller, 70, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 1, 2024, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.
Born on September 12, 1954, in Georgetown, he was a son of Daisy Lee Miller and the late Levon Miller. Mr. Miller was known for his dedication and commitment to his passions. He enjoyed spending time at a local plantation, where he found great joy...
Rhonda H. Johnson
Nov 1, 2024
Rhonda Horrell Johnson, 64, wife of Kenny Johnson, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at her home.
Born on June 22, 1960, in Burgaw, NC, she was the daughter of the late Barry Lee Horrell and the late Nadie Elizabeth Eakins Horrell. Rhonda was a vibrant presence at Ringel Heights Baptist Church, where she contributed as a former choir member and...
Ruby Sessions Hart
Oct 31, 2024
Ruby Sessions Hart, 68, wife of Douglas A. Hart, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her home.
Born on January 5, 1956, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Willard Sessions and the late Lois Faulk Sessions. Mrs. Hart devoted her life to education, spending many fulfilling years teaching early childhood education in Horry and Georgetown County...
Jodie J. Parsons
Oct 31, 2024
Jodie Josiah Parsons, 65, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at MUSC in Florence.
Born on July 4, 1959, in Georgetown, he was a son of the late Albert Earl Parsons and the late Virginia Thornal Parsons. Jodie retired from Georgetown Steel after more than 30 years of service. He had a remarkable love for his animals and enjoyed fishing and...
John Herman Wilson
Oct 29, 2024
John Herman Wilson, 64, husband of Carla Creel Wilson, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home.
Born on May 2, 1960, in Williamsburg County, he was the son of the late Herman Elliott Wilson and the late Lillie Belle Cook Wilson. For more than 33 years, Mr. Wilson devoted his career to Verizon and proudly served in the National...
Lawrence Fredric Whitlock
Oct 28, 2024
Lawrence Fredric Whitlock, 87, husband of Biddy Anne Keeney Whitlock, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home.
Born on September 12, 1937, in Coal Fork, WV, he was a son of the late John Van Whitlock and the late Beulah Wills Whitlock. Mr. Whitlock devoted over 25 years of service at the Weapons Station in Charleston, where he earned...
Barry Lee Miller
Oct 26, 2024
Barry Lee Miller, 63, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born on June 17, 1961, in Georgetown, he was a son of Daisy Lee Miller and the late Levon Miller. Throughout his life, Barry had a passion for the outdoors, which often included fishing, surfing and the simple pleasure of gathering oysters. A devoted fan of...
Cynthia Glass Martin
Oct 25, 2024
Cynthia Glass Martin, 75, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at her home.
Born on November 8, 1948, in Georgetown County, she was a daughter of the late Issac Glass and the late Doris Long Glass. Ms. Martin was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW and enjoyed painting and crocheting.
Survivors include two daughters, Kymberly McClure (Kevin) of Georgetown and Crystal...
Donald Jefferson Weavil
Oct 21, 2024
Donald Jefferson Weavil, 70, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee.
Mr. Weavil was born on November 11, 1953, in Georgetown. He was a son of the late Howard Weavil and the late Rebecca Jane Ward Cooper. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Survivors include six brothers, John Cooper (Gigi) of Georgetown, Jessie Cooper (Theresa)...
Amon Bone, Jr., "Train Man"
Oct 21, 2024
Amon Bone, Jr., “Train Man”, 91, widower of Irene Gray Bone, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on November 13, 1932, in Georgetown County, he was a son of the late Amon Bone, Sr. and the late Allien Jacobs Bone. Mr. Bone was a member of All Saints Church Pawleys Island and the International...
Jil Carol Engdahl Swails
Oct 20, 2024
Jil Carol Engdahl Swails, 67, wife of William T. “Bubba” Swails, Jr., passed away October 20, 2024, in Florida.
Born on December 22, 1956, in Kenosha, WI, she was a daughter of the late Harold Alvin Engdahl and the late Patricia Canter Engdahl. Mrs. Swails was a devoted caregiver, dedicating her career to nurturing and taking care of children, a career...
Matthew Adam Summers
Oct 10, 2024
Matthew Adam Summers, 41, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Conway Medical Center. Born on October 2, 1983, in Georgetown, he was the son of the late Deborah Jean Bertrand Summers and James Summers. Mr. Summers was a passionate gamer who enjoyed exploring virtual worlds, honing his skills and sharing his passion for gaming with a close-knit community of...
