Elnita Cribb Pridgen, 86, of Loris passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at her home following an illness. Born on May 5, 1932, in Clarendon, N.C., she was the daughter of the late William Warren Cribb and the late Bertha Ida Cribb. Survivors include her sons, Johnny Pridgen of Loris and Edward McDonald of Mullins, SC; four daughters, Barbara McDowell of Loris, SC, Melinda Allen and her husband Russell of Loris and Louise Bullard and Juanita Bullard Pridgen, both of Nichols; and lots of loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pridgen was predeceasd by her husband, Craven Pridgen; her son, …

Randy Edwin Kirkley, 67, of Little River passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his residence after a brief illness. Randy was born on March 14, 1952 in Charlotte, N.C., a son of the late Freddie E. Kirkley Sr. and Martha Ann Rice Kirkley. He was a proud member of the Derita Masonic Lodge in Charlotte. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Freddie E. “Skip” Kirkley. Surviving are a sister, Mitzi K. Smith and her husband Barry; nephew, Brian Smith; special friends, Tony and Chelle DiGennaro and their dog, Baby Girl; and …

Wayne Anthony Graci, 70, of Loris passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at his home. He was born on Sept. 20, 1948, in New Brunswick, N.J, to the late Samuel Graci and the late Patricia Rizzo Graci Spampinato. Mr. Graci served his country with courage, honor and dignity in the United States Marine Corps. during the Vietnam War where he was a point man. He earned both the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal for his valor. Wayne was the anchor of his community and honorary social director for all fun activities and engagements. He was …

Raymond A. Boseman of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in Virginia and retired from Exide Electronics in Raleigh, N.C., in 1989. The family moved to their home on Sept. 22, 1989, the day of Hurricane Hugo. He enjoyed golfing in the area for almost thirty years. Ray served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was stationed in Alaska during a greater part of this time. He was recently awarded the Cloak of Valor for his service in the Air Force. He was a …

Mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Katherine “Kitty” Loretta Wilson, 91, born on June 8, 1927, passed away on March 27, 2019, surrounded by her adoring family. Born in Silver Springs, Maryland, she lived in northern Virginia where she raised her three sons, Wendell, Craig and Russell Poulsen. She married her second husband, John Leslie Wilson, with whom she enjoyed boating, fishing, camping and riding on the back of John’s motorcycle. Following his death, she moved to North Myrtle Beach where she and John had loved to vacation and made her home for the next 30 years. She worked at Fat …

Chairman Harold WORLEY and board members Lulu QUICK, Janet HARROLD and Bayles MACK inviting all “Living Legends” to make plans to attend the annual party and induction ceremony May 17-18 at Fat Harold’s Beach Club for the oldest legendary shag organization in beach history events… Laura and Frank VALLONE keeping up with all the happenings in their former beach home area as they are now enjoying life in Mullins… Vicki KEIBLER working hard to be number one in the nation in memberships as she is now in the number two spot… Dr. Whitney McLEOD sending mom Charli just the right …

The city of North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival drew a huge crowd as it was celebrated on March 16. Tens of thousands lined Main Street to watch what has become the largest St. Patrick’s Day event along the Grand Strand. The North Myrtle Beach Times team joined in the celebration featuring their own best dressed pet contest. Entertainers of the “Rhythm and Blues Show” supported the cause. Said local entertainer and Jake Blues impersonator, “The boys had a great time at the North Myrtle Beach Times during the St. Patties Day Parade. We handed out free …

Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers, the South Carolina State Museum’s traveling exhibit, will make patrons avast (that’s stop in pirate lingo) and gasp as the world of pirates comes alive, which opened Thursday, March 21, at the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum. The story of Blackbeard, who blockaded Charleston Harbor in 1718 prior to his death in North Carolina, can be found in this traveling exhibit along with the stories of many other pirates. The exhibit will thrill those who have always been fascinated by these desperadoes of the seas. This exhibit will dispel a number of popular myths about …

The 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade was hailed as the biggest and best ever according to reports by those in the know. Lending to the success of the event was the beautiful weather that prevailed throughout the day. Taking part in the almost two hour parade were floats, cars, golf carts, bands, dignitaries, leprechauns, animals, children and much more. The winners for the Saturday, March 16, St. Patrick’s Day Parade are: The Freedom Boat Club received the second place award for Business Category. Business Category – First – Thomas Real Estate Second – Freedom Boat Club Third – RE/MAX …

Jerry P. Thompson, 78, of Longs died on Friday, March 22, 2019. Born on Nov. 4, 1940, in Conway, he was the son of the late Carl L. and Katherine Bellamy Thompson. Mr. Thompson served his country proudly in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years. He started Jerry Thompson Construction Company in 1983. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Virginia Watts Thompson; daughters, Kimberley Lyn Thompson and Donna Maria Causey (Johnny Jr.); brothers, Jimmy, Ricky, Larry, Rex and Don Thompson; sister, Judy Neilson; six grandchildren, Joel (Amy), Keri (Chane), Tess, Logan, Courtney and Brooke; two step-grandchildren, Erica …