John “Jack” Kapral Jr., 82, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River.  Jack was born in 1937 in Dover, New Jersey. After attending Dean College, he proudly served in the U.S Army and then spent his professional career working at Hewlett Packard.  He will be remembered as a proud military veteran, loving husband and proud father. Jack will best be remembered as the man who could not sit still. Throughout his life, he loved fishing, watching the New York Giants, New York Mets and New Jersey Devils play, taking his son to motocross …

Annie Juanice “Neecy” Mincey, 83, of North Myrtle Beach passed away after a short illness on Friday, March 20, 2020. Born in Horry County and living most of her life in Mullins, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Wadis L. Mincey and Ruth Collins Mincey. She was preceded in death by one brother, Lavern Mincey. Surviving are two nieces and two nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Martha Przeklasa White, 65, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 22, 1955, in Myrtle Beach, where she was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Myrtle Beach High School in the class of 1973. She was the daughter of the late Victor Vincent Przeklasa and Ruby Inez Przeklasa Villafranca. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Mario Villafranca, and sister, Debby Przeklasa Futrell of Hertford, N.C. Surviving are her husband of 19 years, Logan White; daughter …

Let’s have some fun! Send us an email to nmbtimes@sc.rr.com and let us know which picture you would like for us to send you to color for our contest. We will have a drop box outside the North Myrtle Beach Times office at 203 Hwy. 17 North for you to drop your pictures with your name, address, age and phone number so we can contact you if you win! You can also email back your completed pictures or pick up a copy from the office. We will publish the winners in the April 9, 2020, edition. Please have your pictures …

Heather Nicole Scronce, 29, of Loris passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Heather was born in Conway on June 20, 1990, a daughter of Blake and Deborah Scronce of Loris. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister and mother. Heather was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Ted and Alberta Scronce. In addition to her parents, survivors include a daughter, Kinslee Carter of Loris, a sister, Amelia Watts (Adam) of Chadbourn, N.C., maternal grandparents, Mike and Patricia Meyers of California, and her boyfriend, Wyatt McPherson of Evergreen, N.C. The family truly regrets that due to the coronavirus and CDC …

Dallas “Clydie” Wallace Berry, wife of the late C. B. Berry for 62 years and a resident of North Myrtle Beach, since 1945, died on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Born in Columbia, on March 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Dallas Clyde Wallace and Martha Roberta Feagan Wallace.  Dallas and Burgin have three daughters, Sandra Suggs Nettles (Robert), Bobbie Berry Lackey and Dallas “Cissy” Berry.  They have five grandchildren, Charlie Suggs Jr., Christa Suggs Riley (Matt), Chelsey Larrore Watts (Joey), Madison Moore and Sgt. Katie Moore. They have three step grand-children, Mason (Carrie), Sarah and John (Legare) …

Deacon Willie James “Buddy” Goings, 67, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach after a second courageous battle with mantle cell lymphoma. Buddy, also known lovingly to some as “Deac,” was born in Loris on July 13, 1952, the son of the late Willie and Kathleen (Hickman) Goings. In his younger days, he served in the United States Army from 1974 to 1981. Willie would then go on to work as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He would spend many years working at Blanton’s Building Supplies, but his longest …

Our mother, Jean Avant Dorman, was eternally healed on Sunday, March 22, 2020, surrounded by her family. Jean was blessed with her husband of 51 years, Lannis Dorman; daughter, Seina Todd and her husband Barry, their children, Lauren Edge and her husband Alston, Payton Todd and her boyfriend Austin Cooke, and Marleigh Todd; daughter, Cricket Fowler and her husband Bart and their children, Jeanana Fowler and Railyn Fowler. In addition to her loving family, Jean is forever grateful for the many extended family and friends that she enjoyed over the years. She has now joined her mother, Hazel Avant, in …

 Laurie Ann Lawson Fowler, 54, of Loris passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at her home. She was born on June 20, 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Goldie Tomblin Larson and the late Lawrence “Larry” F. Larson. She was a loving wife, beautiful, strong, passionate, independent, and wonderful mother. She grew up on a farm and loved the mountains, animals, nature and had such a passion for gardening. Mrs. Fowler was also a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church in Loris. Survivors, including her mother, are her husband, Dewey Keith Fowler of the home; mother, Goldie Larson of Walnut, …

Charles Edward James, 82, of Loris passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at McLeod Loris Hospital. He was born on Feb. 9, 1938, in Loris to the late Leamon Dewey James Sr. and the late Ina Meice Harris James. Mr. James  worked as a farmer and in construction  until his retirement. He was a longtime member of  the Blue Pride, an avid Loris Lions fan and was a life long member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Hester Faulk James; son, Charles Timothy “Timmy” James and wife …