Donald Inman of Little River passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at his home following an extended illness. Born on April 18, 1956, Donald became a master carpenter and a wonderful photographer. While in good health, he enjoyed deep sea fishing and worked on charter boats out of Little River. Donald had a keen sense of humor and loved pulling pranks on unsuspecting loved ones. He never met a stranger and was a kind and humble person, willing to give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Always willing to forgive a wrong, his friends and family …

David E. Graham, 76, of Loris passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Conway Manor. Mr. Graham was born in Horry County, a son of the late A. E. and Begonia M. Graham. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved the Lord and led many to Christ. He was a faithful Baptist and was an active deacon for over 50 years. Mr. Graham spent his life farming and was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed laughing and spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Linda A. Graham; …

Anneliese M. Alley passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Robert P. Alley; devoted mother of Thomas (Lisa), Rob and Susie; dear sister of the late Hermann, Berthold, and Hildegard; dear grandmother of Kathryn, William, Elizabeth and Corrine; and the fond great-grandmother of Gia and the late Anthony. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16., at 12 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chenoa, Ill., with interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Pontiac, Ill. Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Salerno’s Rosedale …

James Edison “Ed” Wooten, 61, of Loris passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at McLeod Seacoast in Little River following an illness. Mr. Wooten was born on Feb. 19, 1957, in Loris to the late Bill Giles Wooten Sr. and the late Mary Faith Douglass Wooten. Mr. Wooten worked as a truck driver for most of his life, most recently with Powell’s Tire & Axle. He was a member of the Loris First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Donna Ward Wooten of the home; two sons, Jeremy Wooten of Myrtle Beach and Austin Wooten of Loris; brother, Bill …

Susan Elizabeth Rhodes was born on Dec. 4, 1951, in Lincolnton, N.C., to Robert Wilson and Helen Beam Rhodes. On Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, surrounded by loving family, Susan began her new life in heaven after waging a two-and-a-half-year courageous bout with pancreatic cancer. Susan was a warrior princess throughout her life. Her strength and generosity touched so many lives and we will always remember her legacy of love and happiness. She graduated from Lincolnton High School, attended Lenior-Rhyne University and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in English and her Juris Doctor. …

Grace Letha Gipe Elson, 95, widow of William Owens Elson, died on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at her home. Born on Nov. 25, 1923, in Fort Collins, Col., she was a daughter of the late Guilford Gipe and the late Dopha Alzada Hamill Gipe. She graduated from C.K. McClatchy High School and a secretarial college in Sacramento, Calif., and went on to work as a secretary at Mather Field for the Army Air Corps during World War II. There she met and married PFC William Elson on March 3, 1944. After the war they settled near his home in Beaver …

Arlene R. Kohler was born on Oct. 3, 1927 and passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in North Myrtle Beach. She was born in Berks County, Pa. Arlene was a daughter of Clarence T. Trupe and Roberta (Eberly) Trupe and the widow of Joseph Kohler Sr.She retired from Bass Pro Shops in Myrtle Beach. Surviving are two brothers, two sons, one step-daughter, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren and too many people who called her mom or grandmom to count. She was predeceased by her parents, a daughter and a sister. A celebration of life ceremony was held at …

Tony CHERNEY such a well informed gentleman who enjoys running his Hamburger Joe’s in Surfside… Barbara COFFEY and Albert WHELESS looking forward to Valentine’s Day… City Manager Mike MAHANEY keeping a very busy schedule working and attending meetings and always doing a great job… Robin and Ralph BEAN such a wonderful and happy couple… Representative William BAILEY representing his District 104 well in Columbia… Jodi KINKEAD and Alison WILSON shooting pool on the same team… Mayor Marilyn HATLEY sharing some very good advice with longtime friend who took that information seriously… Patsy DEW still on cloud nine and happily looking …

During the Feb. 4 North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, over which Mayor Pro Tempore Terry White presided while Mayor Marilyn Hatley was in Columbia on city business, six city employees were presented with Employee Longevity Awards. The awards are given in five-year increments to employees who provide excellent customer service. Receiving the awards were Captain of Professional Standards Michael Baldasarre (25 years of service), Community Services Sergeant Michael Bienkoski (25), Aquatic Supervisor Judy Childers (5), Crew Leader I Dan Lewis (5), Crew Leader II Bernie Lowe, and Facility Maintenance Technician Kurt Ribelin (5). City Council approved a special event …

Jerry Waide Tanner, 68, of North Myrtle Beach died on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Sept. 19, 1950, in Gassaway, W.Va., he was the son of Russell Waide and Juanita Raider Tanner. Jerry enjoyed playing the banjo, mandolin and guitar. He was a member of Monks Choir, a Christian band, for 10 years. Jerry and his wife, Janet, who he married 20 years ago, enjoyed boating and fishing, especially with their grandsons. He was also an avid golfer. Jerry is survived by his wife, Janet Lefler Tanner; sons, Russell Scott Tanner (Stephanie), …