The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center will hold their 5th annual members and guests golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Possum Trot Golf Course with proceeds going to Teen Angels. Teen Angels is a local outreach organization that supports homeless teens and teens in need at North Myrtle Beach High School by providing school books, yearbooks, prom attire, transportation to doctors or dentists and other things to help keep these teens in school. The format for the tournament is four-person captain’s choice. The cost is $65 per player or $260 per team. The tournament will get underway …

Virginia Pauline Ambrose, 92, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach. Born on March 17, 1927, in Washington County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maude Blevins Roe. Mrs. Ambrose is survived by her husband of 45 years, William “Bill” Ambrose Jr.; son, James Haga; daughter, Patsy Decker; four stepchildren, Wiliam B. Ambrose III, Jeffrey D. Ambrose, Rebecca L. Oals and Susan F. Hannah; sister, Mildred Plye; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by one son, Kenneth Haga. The family will …

Thomas Olen Norwood, 86, of Loris passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Loris McLeod Hospital in Loris. He was born on Feb. 14, 1933, in Elmira, N.Y. and worked in construction as a crane operator for most of his life. Survivors include his daughters, Catherine Conley and husband Daniel of Loris, and Tammy Price and husband Richard of Montacello, N.Y.; six grandchildren, John Grimm and wife Talitha, Gary Buley and wife Allyson, Tracy Hornung and husband Chris, Michael Grimm and wife Amanda, Shaun Grimm and Briana Conley and fiancé Brandon Brown; eleven great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and …

Ruth Wood, 81, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Embrace Hospice surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Pennsylvania on May 5, 1938, to the late Arthur and Millie Huntzinger.  She grew up in Oneida, N.Y., and graduated from Oneida High School in the class of 1957. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Fousse. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, George; son, David Wood (Christi); daughter, Allyson Auburn (Bruce); brother, Edward Huntzinger (Tina); nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Ruth was a …

Richard Thompson “Dickie” Morris, 74, of Longs passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his home in Longs. Born on March 4, 1945, in Wadesboro, N.C., he was the son of the late Jasper W. and Mary Crawford Morris. Survivors include one daughter, Melinda Hicks; and one brother, Crawford Morris (Frances). A graveside service for family and friends will be held in Wadesboro. The service day and time will be announced at a later date.  Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro is assisting the family with graveside arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes …

Richard E. “Dick” Bell, 83, of Little River died on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Born on Jan. 28, 1936, in Conway, he was the son of the late R.E. and Ruby Reeves Bell. Dick retired from his business, Bell Oil Company, in 1995 to his farm in Wampee, where he spent many wonderful years, working his garden, fishing and mostly spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Diane Gore Bell; son, Chris Bell, his children, Austin and Camyrn Bell; daughter, Emily Bell Butzer, her children, Jarret and Carson Butzer; stepchildren, …

Frederick Readen Jr., 87, of Little River passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at River Park Senior Living. Born on Aug. 30, 1931, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Frederick and Christine Claussen Sr. Mr. Readen graduated from The Citadel in 1959 and served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, June Burgess Readen; two sons, Alton Readen (Alyson) and Paul Readen (Gina); one brother, Bobby Readen; one sister, Fredericka Wilson; and six grandchildren, Alex, Anna, Kevin, Will, Nicholas and Elise. Funeral services will be held …

Esther Beebe, 58, of Longs died on Monday, July 8, 2019, at her home. Born on Dec. 30, 1960, in Torrington, Conn., she was the daughter of Anna Maria Mutterotti Gianni and the late Fredrick Gianni. Other than her mother, Esther is survived by her husband of 39 years, James Beebe; one brother, Vitorio Gianni; and one sister, Franchesca Walters. Services were private with the family. A guest book is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach served the family.

The North Myrtle Beach Times has been named as the July 2019 Legacy Business of the Month by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce CVB. The newspaper was founded in 1971 by its publisher, Polly Lowman, who still runs the paper today. A lifelong resident of the North Myrtle Beach area, during her career, Lowman has been recognized for her accomplishments through numerous awards and citations. These include being named as the Newspaper Woman of the Year by the South Carolina Press Association, Career Woman of the Year by the Grand Strand Business and Professional Women’s Club and the …

“Thank you Leigh Kane, Horry County Government Planning and Zoning for meeting with members of our Board of Directors in June to discuss our vision and concerns for the future and growth of Little River.”