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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.”

“Crab Catchers won the Blue Crab Festival Cocktail Challenge. (pictured left to right: Matt Sedota, Easy 105.9, May Lay, Crab Catchers; and Jennifer Walters, Little River Chamber of Commerce).”

Prior to the July 15 North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Council members met in executive session for legal briefings regarding the Parkway Planned Development Agreement and City Code Section 5-27-150 pertaining to opening, closing or altering streets. Council took no action. During the Council meeting, City Council approved a motion to appoint North Myrtle Beach resident Jeanette Lyon to the North Myrtle Beach Tree City Board. City Council adopted a resolution approving a two-year memorandum of understanding between the cities of North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach to provide reciprocal mutual aid as needed by each city as authorized …