By Ruben Lowman North Myrtle Beach officials recently passed an ordinance that was intended to prevent “predatory towing” of vehicles from parking lots within city limits. The ordinance was discussed at length by the city council during a workshop and two public hearings, council meetings, before being passed into law at the end of September. The most noteworthy aspect of the ordinance is that the presence of a police officer is required for all tows inside North Myrtle Beach going forward. Councilwoman Nikki Fontana commented that the ordinance was in response to the proper paperwork not being fully completed and …

John Wayne Pressley, Sr., 71, of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23 2020. Born in Charlotte, N.C., on Oct. 15 1948, John was a son of the late Clyde Shannon and Elva Watterson Pressley. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Shannon Pressley. John and his wife Karen moved to the Myrtle Beach area in 1983 and later moved to Ocean Isle Beach, NC. He worked in the construction aggregate industry. He was a member of the Seaside Masonic Lodge # 419 A,F.M., Myrtle Beach, SC. John was an …

Donald Leslie Wilson, 73, of Longs passed away on Saturday Oct. 3, 2020, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach after a long battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 7, 1946, in Springfield, Ver., the son of Clayton Bertram and Doris Virtue Wilson. Don graduated from Springfield High School, class of 1964. Following graduation he earned an Associate in Engineering degree from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston, Mass. In 1984 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J. After 32 years, he retired from IBM as …

Jerry Randall King, 80, of Little River died on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at his home in Little River. Born on Feb. 2, 1940, in Asheville, N.C., he was the son of the late George Robert and Margaret Lucille Camby King. He attended Owen and Reynolds High Schools in Asheville and graduated in 1958. He married Mary Milner on Feb. 14, 1960. He retired in 2003 from the state of North Carolina after a 40-year career in personnel and city management. He was an active member of the Asheville and Little River Elks Lodges. Mr. King is survived by two …

Dr. Kevin M. Walter, 63, of Little River passed away at his home on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Born in Pompton Plains, N.J., he was the fourth son of Joseph and Dorothy Walter. After graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Walter enjoyed 37 years as a chiropractic physician. He served the local community and many vacationers and snowbirds for 27 years as North Myrtle Beach Chiropractic. Kevin enjoyed deep sea fishing, playing the guitar and piano, gardening and golf. He loved his family deeply and helping others through chiropractic.  He is survived by his wife, Cindy Walter; sons Max …

William T. Moulden, 77, of Longs passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Born in New Orleans, La., he was the son of Everett T. and Garnet Heath Moulden.  Bill, as everyone knew him, served in the Navy for 17 years and in the newspaper industry for over three decades. After retiring from the Columbus Dispatch as manager, he moved south, where he was a member at North Myrtle Beach Christian Church and enjoyed making wooden crosses to give to anyone he encountered throughout his community. Bill’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family, playing golf, coin collecting and …

Peter “Pietro” Faso Sr., 91, of Longs died on, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at home with his family. Born on Jan. 14, 1929, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Matteo and Rose Rizzo Faso. He was known affectionately as Popi to his many grandchildren. Peter grew up in North Plainfield, NJ, and moved to Piscataway as an adult to raise his family. He served in the Navy after World War II in California and the South Pacific. Peter was an “auto-body man” and worked very hard to provide for his family. He retired and moved to …

Frances W. Cash, 86, of North Myrtle Beach died on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on Aug. 21, 1934, in Walterboro, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Effie Fralick Walker. Mrs. Cash is survived by one son, Andrew Walker Cash (Debbie); two daughters, Melinda C. Paino (Chris) and Maria C. Renensnyder (David); brother, Ron Coward (Sue); sister, Rose Grantham (Jim) and eight grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, James Ezell Cash; three sons, James Franklin Cash, Robin Patrick Cash and Gregory Martin Cash; and one brother, Buster Walker. A …

Janice Annabel Todd Fowler, 72, of Loris passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. Mrs. Fowler was born on Aug. 6, 1948, in Loris, to the late Donnie Horry Todd and the late Chellie Elizabeth Gerald Todd. She retired from Horry County Schools and was a longtime member of Cherry Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of thirty-two years, Eldred Fowler; two sons, Dean Strickland and wife Pam of Loris and Todd Strickland and wife Amy of Nichols; step-son, Kenneth Fowler and wife Bridgett of Benson, N.C.; daughter, Sheila Hawley and husband Billy of Lucama, N.C.; stepdaughter, Michelle Fowler …

Mrs. Katherine Martin Causey, 84, passed away on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Mrs. Causey was born on Oct. 9, 1935, in Loris, to the late Marvin Douglas “M.D.” Martin and the late Gracie Mae Rae Martin. Mrs. Causey retired from Loris Manufacturing as a Supervisor. She also worked at the Alabama Theater and Sea Haven Home for Boys. Mrs. Causey was a life long member of Community Baptist Church.  Survivors include her son, Terry Causey of Loris; daughter, Cathy Brown and husband, Bob of Shallotte, N.C.; four grandchildren, Brea Faircloth and husband, Cane, Kayanna Hill and husband, Avery, Trevor Causey, and …