On Friday, March 20, 2020, C. Olin Collins Sr., age 85, also lovingly known as “Daddy” and “GDaddy,” of Moncks Corner went to his eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born on October 11, 1934, in Barnwell, S.C., to the late C. Clarence and Eunice Hutto Collins.  He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.  Mr. Collins was a mortgage lender and vice president with Guardian Fidelity, Inc., for many years.  Loving and generous to a fault, he would help anyone in need without question.  He was also a member and past …

William Mitchell Ward, 69 of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. Born on Aug. 24, 1950, in Conway, he was the son of the late A. Odell and Virginia Hardee Ward. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife of 15 years, Cindy King Ward; three daughters, Sally Ward Brown (David), Stephanie Ward Wood (Richard) and Julie Ward Leonard (Ryan); two brothers, Herbert Cecil Ward and Rickey Ward (Joy); two sisters, Linda Ward Funderburke and Ora Lee Watkins; six grandchildren, Hannah and Griffin Brown, Ella Grace and Evan …

The March meeting of The Loris Garden Club hosted by Ruth Ann Jones and Betty Livingston was held at Playcard Environmental Education Center.  Members enjoyed refreshments and fellowship at tables decorated in shades of green and other colors of spring.  President Wanda Cox welcomed everyone and led the recitation of the club collect.  Following the reading of the February minutes and the treasurer’s report, Coastal District Director and Loris Garden Club member, David Stoudenmire, updated members on plans for the dedication ceremony of the Thelma B. Suggs Memorial Butterfly Garden to be held at the American Legion Hut on Friday …

Jimmy Otto Day, 68, of Longs passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. Mr. Day was born in Loris, a son of the late Otto and Minnie Suggs Day. He was a member of Camp Swamp United Methodist Church and was a member of the Tuesday Morning Bible study group in Loris. Mr. Day was the owner and operator of Day’s Fireplaces and had previously been employed by Ocean Drive Gas and Appliance Company in North Myrtle Beach for over 30 years. He was a veteran of the South Carolina National Guard. Mr. Day was predeceased by three sisters, Betty …

Mary Elizabeth Flanagan  Galligan, 74, of Little River  and formerly of Lisbon Falls, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday 2020, March 10, with her loving husband by her side. Mary was born on Feb. 5, 1946, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marguerite (McHale) Flanagan. She was married to Howard Joseph Galligan Jr. on Feb. 28, 1965, at St. Mary’s Church in Bangor, Maine. They had just celebrated their loving and devoted marriage of 55 years. Mary worked for Converse Shoe, McDonald’s, Samson’s Grocery Store and for the Lisbon School Department as a …

Ruth G. Hudson, 77, of Myrtle Beach passed peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Portside Grande Dunes surrounded by her loving family. Born on Oct. 19, 1942, in Salina, Kan., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Evelyn Kline Greene. Ruth attended a one-room grade school in Mentor, Kan., and high school in Salina. In 1964, she graduated from Wichita State University and married her husband of 56 years, Howard Hudson. Ruth began her teaching career in Title 1 schools in Wichita. In 1973, she moved with Howard to North Myrtle Beach where he was superintendent at …

Donald Wayne “Don” Stuart Sr., 76, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1944, the son of Rose and Roscoe Stuart. Don was a master captain and sport fisherman. He was an active deacon at Ocean Drive Pavilion Church. He retired from Don Stuart Auto Sales in Burlington, N.C., and was a North Carolina Tarheels fan and also a past member of the Ram’s Club. Don was preceded in death by two brothers, William “Bill” Stuart and John Stuart. Survivors include his loving wife, Nell Marie Stuart; two children, Melanie …

Franklin K. Gardner of Columbia and Longs passed into eternal rest and peace on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, after a long illness. He was the son of the late Isaac Franklin Gardner and Mae Singleton Gardner of Columbia. He was a lifelong member of Park Street Baptist Church and a graduate of Columbia High School, class of 1955. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force at McEntire AFB / ANG in Eastover. Being accredited from North Florida University, with his general contractors license, he went on to hold many esteemed appointments throughout his professional career.  He …

Samuel B. Edwards, 62, of Little River died on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. Born on Aug. 3, 1957, in Monticello, Ariz., he was the son of Benjamin and Sammye Bulloch Edwards. Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail Walker Edwards; two sons, Samuel D. Edwards and Andrew Edwards; two daughters, Leah Edwards and Miriam Penland (Kyle); two brothers, Craig and Dan Edwards; two sisters, Vicki McGahec and Carol Hogue; and one granddaughter, Yvette E. Penland.  He was predeceased by one sister, Jana Redding. Funeral services wereheld at 2 …

The North Myrtle Beach High School wrestling team donates their time and muscles to help at the Little River festivals by assisting the vendors unload and set up their booths, delivering ice and soda, helping the staff set up chairs, tables and equipment and anything they need. Jennifer Walters, president/CEO of the Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, said, “We thank the team, their coach, the administration at the high school and the parents for their efforts on our behalf.” “The wrestling team has to pay their own way  when travelling to events and fundraising is necessary to …