Isabelle Amelia Mann Doty, 86, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, while working in her garden.Born on Oct. 6, 1933, she was the daughter of James E. and Rebecca Winters Mann of Lowell, Mass.As a registered nurse, she worked in the operating room in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was an active member of Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church. Isabelle enjoyed singing in the choir and always talked about her Bible study classes. She was well known in the community for wearing her hats of many colors. Isabelle had a gingham hat in every color to match her …

Kenneth Lee Brown, 74, of Longs passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Longs with his wife by his side.Kenneth was born on Sept. 23, 1945, in Washington, D.C., to the late Benjamin B. Brown and late Louise Wilson.After graduation, he spent six years in the U.S. Army with a tour of duty in Germany.He worked most of his life in the construction field, the last 20 years as superintendent for Bradbern Construction Company in Rockville, Md.,Originally lifelong residents of Frederick, Md., after retirement they relocated to Longs.Mr. Brown and his wife loved to travel and spent many …

By Izzy West “Due to the continued uncertainty that surrounds the COVID-19 pandemic, the Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center has chosen to cancel the World Famous Blue Crab Festival that was combined with the Little River ShrimpFest scheduled for October 10-11, 2020,” says Jennifer Walters, president /CEO of the Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. “We have continuously monitored the guidance of local, state and national officials and agencies and researched all viable options. There is just too much ambiguity to try to plan and execute a successful event for October.” The decision did not …

Gene “Suntan” Jacobs, 81, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, exactly where he wanted to be, in his home. He is survived by his brother, Jimmie Jacobs of Norway, S.C.; sister Maxine J. Mauney (Gary) of Charlotte, N.C.; five nephews; and one niece.Gene was preceded in death by his sweet wife of approximately 60 years, Ann Sherrill Jacobs.He was born in Dillon, moved to Rock Hill, as a young child where he grew up and graduated from RHHS in 1957. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a business degree and served in …

Lawrence Dwane Hammond, 62, of Loris died on Sunday, July 12, 2020, in Loris. Born on Aug. 23, 1957, in Columbus County, N.C., he was the son of Lawrence Gail Hammond and Alice Marie Williamson Hammond.He is survived by his wife, Debbie Fowler Hammond of Loris; one son, Gage Fowler Hammond of Loris; one brother, Ed Hammond of Chadbourn; his parents, Lawrence Gail Hammond and Alice Marie Williamson Hammond of Chadbourn; father and mother-in-law, Jimmy and Willa Ree Fowler of Tabor City, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law: David and Penny Holmes of Loris; nephew, Jeremy Holmes and wife Meredith of Loris; …

Marcia Ann White Thompson, 85, passed away peacefully of Covid pneumonia at Compass Rehab of Conway on Saturday, July 18, 2020. She lived in North Myrtle Beach for thirty years before residing at Compass. She was born on January 27, 1935, to Asa Clark White and Idell Ward White at home in the farming community of Bladenboro, N.C. She was the 11th child born to a family of 12. She was often lovingly referred to as the “knee-baby”. Times were difficult during her childhood in the Great Depression even though they owned their historic farm. North Carolina land grants were …

Clara L. Slusarick, 101, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Summit Place of North Myrtle Beach in Little River. Born on Aug. 9, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Louise Swinsky Stoker.Clara is survived by her sons, John Slusarick (Robbi); Vincent Slusarick (Mary); a daughter, Patricia DeCarlo (Charles); and a sister, Genovieve Backus. She has seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David Slusarick (Amy).Services were held at 11 a.m. at Lee Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, July 21. Burial will be at the Holy Rosary …

John Stephens left this earth on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in North Myrtle Beach. He was born in Lumberton, N.C., living also in Fayetteville, N.C. for many years before settling in the Ocean Drive section of North Myrtle Beach in the early 90’s. He was part of the wave of original shag dancers at Ocean Drive’s popular dance spots. He was inducted into the Fayetteville Area Hall of Fame and the OD (Ocean Drive) Living Legends for shag dancing. Many will fondly recall seeing Barbara and John at every shag club gathering for many decades. They attended SOS, Society of …

Harry Pavilack, 79, of Myrtle Beach died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home. Born Sept. 14, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of the late Louis and Bertha Baker Pavilack. Harry was a member of the Chabad in Myrtle Beach with Rabbi Doron.He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, and two daughters, Carolyn Cibelli of New York and Deborah Hidy of Darien, Conn., both college graduates; six grandchildren; Uncle Paul Pavilack and Aunt Shirley Pavilack Knecht. He is also survived by nephew Robert Mullins, niece Tunde Halmai Mullins and their two sons, nephew Jacob Mullins …

James Curtis Bellamy Sr. of Little River, son of Alvin and Addie Bellamy, was born on Dec. 29, 1962, in Horry County.James was known to many as “Curt”. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Macedonia AME Church. Curt was a loving father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend.Curt was a graduate of the Class of 1981 of North Myrtle Beach High School.He leaves to cherish his loving memories, one son, James Curtis Bellamy Jr., (QuWaynie) of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Whitney (Chris) Hodge of Manning, S.C., two grandchildren, Rylee Cox and Connor Bellamy; three sisters, Vickie …