Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home & Crematory

04/23/2026

Fabiana Chavez Camacho

Georgetown, SC

Fabiana Chavez Camacho, 68, of Banzha Tecozautla Hidalgo, Mexico passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at her home in Georgetown.

Born January 20, 1958, in Banzha Tecozautla Hidalgo, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Emilio Chavez Valdez and Leopolda Camacho Ortiz.

She was a very beautiful, hardworking, joyful woman who absolutely loved to cook and had a gift for it. She loved taking care of her roses outside her home. She always looked out for her clients and especially her sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. She enjoyed being an Usher with her husband, Filimon, at St. Mary Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church. She was someone who never gave up, no matter what was thrown at her. She always made people feel welcomed, whether it was a simple conversation or a phone call to check in.

Fabiana is survived by her husband, Filimon Hernandez; her sons, Ruben Hernandez Chavez, Edgar Hernandez Chavez , and Jose A. Hernandez Chavez; her grandchildren, Jose M. Hernandez Chavez, Maria Hernandez Trejo, Jaqueline Hernandez Juarez, Edgar Hernandez Juarez, Cristian J. Hernandez Trejo; her daughters-in-law, Miriam Trejo and Jenny Juarez; her 10 living siblings; her nephew, Gilberto Chavez Espinoza; and pets, Maki and Rocky.

Special thank you to friends and to Tidelands Health workers for all their attention and support. A special thank you to her daughter-in-law, Miriam Trejo and her nephew, Gilberto Chavez Espinoza, for their support and for never leaving her side from the beginning of her journey.

The family will receive friends and family from 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday, April 25 in the Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home, 2200 S. Fraser St., Georgetown. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 PM Sunday, April 26 at St. Mary Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church, 317 Broad St. Georgetown.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. https://www.stjude.org/

The Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with all arrangement, 843-546-5146.

Georgetown, SC

Fabiana Chavez Camacho, de 68 años, de Banzha Tecozautla Hidalgo, México, falleció pacíficamente el 22 de abril de 2026 en su domicilio de Georgetown. Nacida el 20 de enero de 1958 en Banzha Tecozautla Hidalgo, México, era hija del fallecido Emilio Chávez Valdez y Leopolda Camacho Ortiz. Era una mujer muy hermosa, trabajadora y alegre, que adoraba cocinar y tenía un don para ello. Le encantaba cuidar sus rosas fuera de casa. Siempre cuidaba de sus clientes y especialmente de sus hijos, nueras y nietos. Disfrutaba siendo acomodadora junto a su marido, Filimon, en la iglesia católica de Santa María Nuestra Señora del Rescate. Era alguien que nunca se rendía, pasara lo que pasara por delante. Siempre hacía que la gente se sintiera bienvenida, ya fuera una simple conversación o una llamada para saber cómo estaba. Fabiana deja en vida a su esposo, Filimón Hernández; a sus hijos, Rubén Hernández Chávez, Edgar Hernández Chávez y José A. Hernández Chávez; a sus nietos, José M. Hernández Chávez, María Hernández Trejo, Jaqueline Hernández Juárez, Edgar Hernández Juárez, Cristian J. Hernández Trejo; a sus nueras Miriam Trejo y Jenny Juárez; a sus 10 hermanos vivos; a su sobrino, Gilberto Chávez Espinoza; y a sus mascotas, Maki y Rocky. Un agradecimiento especial a sus amigos y a los trabajadores de Tidelands Health por toda su atención y apoyo. Un agradecimiento especial a su nuera, Miriam Trejo, y a su sobrino, Gilberto Chavez Espinoza, por su apoyo y por no haberla dejado nunca desde el inicio de su camino. La familia recibirá a amigos y familiares de 18:00 a 20:00 horas el sábado 25 de abril en la capilla Maryville de la funeraria Mayer-Ethridge, 2200 S. Fraser St., Georgetown. La misa funeral se celebrará a las 19:00 horas del domingo 26 de abril en la iglesia católica St. Mary Our Lady of Ransom, 317 Broad St. Georgetown. En lugar de flores, la familia solicita que se hagan donaciones conmemorativas al Hospital de Investigación Infantil St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. https://www.stjude.org/

La Capilla Maryville de la Funeraria y Crematorio Mayer-Ethridge está asistiendo a la familia con todos los arreglos; 843-546-5146.

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04/20/2026

Lynn Blakeley Mixon

Lynn Marionette Blakeley Mixon, age 82, passed away peacefully in her home on April 19, 2026. Born on August 17, 1943, in Kingstree, SC, Lynn was the daughter of Marion O’Neal and Caro Bailey Blakeley. She spent her early childhood in Scranton, SC, moving with her parents to Williamsburg County and later to Andrews, where she lived until her death.

Lynn’s greatest acts of service were to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and to her family. She was active in church serving as Sunday School teacher, involved in women’s ministry, and singing in the choir. When her children were young, she cared for them at home, returning to work once her youngest started school. At that time, Lynn served as church secretary at Trinity United Methodist Church and retired as secretary from the dental office of Dr. David Grabeman, in order to enjoy her time with her adult children and grandchildren.

Lynn was predeceased by her first husband, Virgil Holmes Mixon, the father of her children, and by her second husband Douglas M. Walters. Surviving are her children Dwight (Annette) Mixon, Craig (Susan) Mixon, Lane (Kelly) Mixon, and Shana (Roger) Barrineau; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren with two on the way-all whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her only and dearly-loved sibling Michael (Nancy) Blakeley of Charleston. Lynn was happiest when she was with her children, or sitting in her patio swing on a sunny afternoon with a book, listening to the wind in the pines.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Trinity Global Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse or Trinity Global Methodist Church, 205 South Rosemary Avenue, Andrews, SC 29510.

The Andrews Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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04/18/2026

Donald Frederick "Don" Mussman

Donald Frederick “Don” Mussman, 77, of Georgetown, South Carolina, husband of the late Kathy Jenelle Gambrell Mussman passed away on April 15, 2026, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Don was an avid fisherman who took his passion seriously. He loved North Inlet and the time he spent there with family and friends, especially the fishing trips he shared with his wife, Kathy. He also enjoyed dancing and sh****ng, reading and hunting. Don dedicated 35 years of service in Forestry with International Paper and later worked with White Oak Forestry.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Jenelle Gambrell Mussman; his parents, August and Mary Mussman; and his brother, Phillip Mussman.

He is survived by his son, Terry Mussman (Mandy); stepchildren, Angela Allen (John) and Jay Todd; four grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Mussman, Isabella Mussman, Cody Allen, and Courtney Houston (Austin); six great-grandchildren, Lydia Grace Allen, Isaiah Allen, Levi Allen, Riley Faith Houston, Raelyn Houston, and Emeryn Houston; his brother, Mark Mussman (Susan); his sister, Janice Windham (Bobby); and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Georgetown County Library.

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04/15/2026

Rev. John William Murray, III

The Reverend John W. “Jack” Murray, lll, 85, of Jacksonville, Florida, died on March 27, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in downtown Jacksonville from complications of pneumonia. He was born June 30, 1940, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Elizabeth Schirmer Murray and John W. Murray, Jr. When driving around Charleston, he frequently enjoyed pointing to the window of the room in Roper Hospital where he was born.

After his father’s military service during World War II ended, the family moved back to Charleston from Neah Bay, Washington, and Jack attended Charleston’s public schools. In the third grade, he met David Redd, who became a friend for life. They both studied music, particularly the organ, with Vernon Weston, then conductor of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. As teenagers at a time when 13-year-olds could drive during the day, both became directors of local adult choirs. Practice had to end before dark!

Jack graduated from Rivers High School, and after a Grace Episcopal Church parishioner offered him a full scholarship to Juilliard, he had to decide whether to pursue a career in music or follow his father as a physician. He entered Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, in 1959, but after completing 3 years of pre-med studies, he decided medicine was not for him and returned home to Charleston. In 1964 he graduated from the College of Charleston where he had met his future wife, Sara Ann Lofton. During this time, he felt called to the Episcopal ministry and entered Virginia Theological Seminary from which he graduated in 1967. His musical training helped finance his education as he was organist and choir director for several Washington, D.C., churches.

From 1967-2001, Jack served 4 parishes: Christ Church, Denmark, South Carolina; St. John’s and St. Bartholomew’s in Atlanta, Georgia; and finally Holy Trinity in Pensacola, Florida. These were tumultuous years both in our country and in the Episcopal Church, and Jack did not shy away from the issues. He was an involved activist, first and foremost for civil rights and equal rights. He advocated also for the homeless, opening the first shelter in Atlanta for unhoused families at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, and for gay rights and social justice. From the early 1970s Jack had already been implementing Episcopal Bishop Bob Hirschfeld's recent charge to all clergy of his New Hampshire diocese "to stand between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable.” A parishioner recently remarked, “Jack was a leader as well as a priest; he changed the temperature of the room when he walked in!”

After retiring from the active ministry in 2001, he and his wife moved back to his hometown Charleston where he began a second career as an innkeeper, owning and operating Fantasia Bed and Breakfast for a decade. Jack’s sense of humor was such a fundamental part of who he was. He loved nothing better than regaling friends and inn guests with stories of Charleson in particular and life in general. He had come full circle from his childhood and especially enjoyed re-connecting with members of his home parish, Grace Episcopal Church.

The Murrays retired for a second time and moved to Jacksonville, Florida, in 2013. During the last decade of their mutual retirement, they discovered that they had been through better and worse, sickness and health, richer and poorer, hell and high water. What made these years in Jacksonville wonderful was time spent with daughter Caroline, son-in-law Kris, and the grandchildren, Lars and Elleann. Additionally, it was a delight to discover a whole new community of interesting and supportive friends.

Jack is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sara Ann Lofton Murray, son John W. Murray, IV (wife Nathania) and two grandchildren, Isabella Rose and John W. Murray, V; daughter Caroline Murray Thoreson (husband Kris) and two grandchildren, Lars and Elleann; a sister, Gail Murray of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and daughter Elizabeth Miller (husband Seth) and sons Samuel Schirmer Miller and Matthew Dahl Miller; Paul DeHue (wife Julia) and baby Josephine Grace; and sister-in-law Mary Carol Murray and her sons Dennis Joseph Murray and daughter Mary Lee Eule, son Bentley Eule, daughter Mabeline Eule, and son Austin Baker; John Charles Murray (wife Louise Rudisill) son Logan Abel Murray; William Allyn Murray and daughters Carolina, Aurora and Stella; and Devlin McNeil Murray, deceased, in Charleston, South Carolina. Special thanks to John Charles Murray for his dedication to his uncle.

Funeral services were held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Florida on April 11, 2026. A second service will be at 11:00 am at St. James-Santee Episcopal Church in McClellanville, South Carolina on Thursday, April 16, 2026, followed by inurnment in McClellanville Methodist Church Cemetery, 820 Old Cemetery Road, McClellanville, SC, directed by the Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home, 843-546-4184.

Those wishing to honor Jack are invited to make a memorial gift to St John’s Cathedral, 256 E.Church St., Jacksonville, Florida, 32202; St. James-Santee Episcopal Church, P.O.Box 123, McClellanville, South Carolina, 29458; Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St., Charleston, South Carolina, or to the Virginia Theological Seminary, 3737 Seminary Road Alexandria, Virginia 22304.

“So every day

I am surrounded by the

beautiful crying forth

of the ideas of God,

One of which was you.”

Mary Oliver from Red Bird

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04/12/2026

Johnny Lee Mau

Johnny Lee Mau, 56, of Georgetown SC passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was born February 9, 1970, the son of the late Hans and Hannah Mau. He was preceded in death by his sister Louise “Dee Dee” Connor, brother Hans Michael Mau, and brother Steven Mau. Johnny is survived by sister Barbara Wrenn (Josh), adopted sons Jared (Hannah) and Tyler Gentry, nephew Brad Locklair, honorary sister, Tammi Thomas, and many cousins.

Johnny was a graduate of Georgetown High School. He went through school as a talented multi-sport athlete. He was affectionately known as “Big Moo” and continued to play sports throughout his life.

Johnny’s love knew no bounds. He was very family oriented. He would always make time for visits or to talk, to share love or a laugh. As he grew, he also grew in his faith with God. He never met a stranger and would never hesitate to help anyone. His love of family, friends, and God was evident in everything he did.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 18, 2026, at LC3 Church, 4430 Murrells Inlet Rd, Murrells Inlet. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Operation Rise Again.

Arrangements are in the care of the Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home and Crematory, 843-546-4184.

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04/09/2026

Catherine Cumbie Ward

Catherine Cumbie Ward, 86, widow of the late Gene Ward, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at her home in Pawleys Island. Born in Williamsburg County, she was the daughter of the late George Hanford Cumbie and Bernice Poston Cumbie.

Catherine, alongside her husband Gene, was the longtime owners and operators of Gene Ward’s Country Store in Georgetown, where they built lasting relationships within the community.

She is survived by her children, Steven (Dee), Marsha, and Marie; her sisters, Inez and Freda; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses of Amedisys, and Becky, NP for all their compassionate care and support.

Entombment will be private at Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

The Downtown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

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03/31/2026

William J. Ruiz

William J. "Will" Ruiz, 65, died Monday, March 30, 2026 at his home in Andrews.

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