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By Ruben Lowman “Thank you Cleo, we will truly miss you,“ said Robert Rabon, chairman of the Victory Office 2020, on a beautiful, yet humid evening last Thursday. Robert Rabon, chairman of the Victory Office 2020, emceed the event honoring Miss Steele. Photo by Andrea Maestre With that, national, state and local politicians and party officials took turns honoring former North Myrtle Beach Republican Club President Cleo Steele with several prestigious accolades for her many years of tireless and dedicated service to the Republican Party, and also to them as individuals. “You have made a difference in all of our …

Chessie L. Salters of Longs passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Born on May 26, 1921, in Marfork, West Va., she was the daughter of the late John and Mamie Myers Chaney. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Salters Sr.; daughter, Betty Salters Kane; and great-grandson, Colten Salters. She is survived by her son, Jim Jr. and his wife Nancy of Longs; five grandchildren, Stephen Salters of Bel Air, Md., Richard Salters of Briton, Col., Sandra Buitron of Abingdon, Md., Rebecca Kane of Johnson City, Tenn., Dan Thomas Kane of Johnson City, …

Caroline (Butts) Donovan of Calabash, N.C., was born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, on Dec. 11, 1933. She was the wife of the late John M. Donovan, also from New Waterford. Caroline leaves a daughter, Linda R. Sexton; son-in-law, G. Kenneth (Ken) Sexton of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.; and son, John J. (Joe) Donovan of Calabash, N.C. Caroline was the loving “Nana” of two very wonderful and caring grandchildren, Alyssa N. Donovan of Medford, Mass., and Ryan J. Donovan of South Boston, Mass., who were the love of her life. Caroline was one of 15 children, twelve girls and …

Kaydence LOWMAN turning 12 years old on June 9 and a very happy birthday from your family at the beach…Friends saying goodbye to Cleo and Dick STEELE as they head back this week to Ohio to be near their children…Rick ELLIOTT such an ambitious young gentleman who works hard to help his city and its residents…Debbie HICKS is such a lovely lady who cares about helping others…Is it possible to rename our safe North Myrtle Beach so we are not associated with our neighboring Myrtle Beach as many visitors don’t make the distinction between the two very different places asks …

Robert Joseph Malkmus III, 71, of Loris passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee. Mr. Malkmus was born on March 2, 1949, in Long Branch, N.J., to the late Robert Joseph Malkmus Jr. and the late Edna Lorraine Morley Malkmus. He worked as a wardrobe supervisor in theater and was an Episcopalian. Survivors include his three sisters, Jyl Carroll (Rick) of Charleston, Robinle Craig (Jim) of Charleston and Julie Davis (Rich) of Trout Lake, Wash.; nieces, Tina Morris (Sam) and their children, Richard and Samantha, Samantha D’Amore (Andrew); nephew, James D’Amore …

Lilly Louise Babson Brock, 78, of Loris passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at McLeod Seacost in Little River following an illness. Mrs. Brock was born on April 2, 1942, in Ash, N.C., to the late Earl Warren Babson and the late Lena Gertrude Babson. She was a Baptist. Her passions were yard work, yard sales and going to auctions. Survivors include her son, Andy Smith and his wife Kerry; three grandchildren, Adam Rallin Smith, Kelsey Louise Williams and Joseph Lane Smith; and one great-grandchild, Sawyer Patrick Williams. She also had many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Mrs. …

James Robert Riggs, 69, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Born on Aug. 14, 1950, in New York City, N.Y., he was the son of the late Thomas Riggs and Noel Mills Riggs. Shortly thereafter, he lived in Birmingham, Ala., for a couple of years before moving to Pittsburgh, Pa., where he grew up and became a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan. After graduating from Carnegie Tech with a lighting degree in 1972, he worked in theatre and met his wife at Stage West in 1974, where they both worked. They married in 1975. They moved to Milwaukee and along with …

SMGT USAF Retired Ivan “Van” Cook, 88, of Loris passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Born in Bakersville, N.C., he was the son of the late Frederick and Daisy Hobson Cook. Mr. Cook retired as a Senior Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and golfer. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by a son, Kendal Grey Caulder; a daughter, Renae Chouinard; and two sisters, Juanita Burleson and Louise Tingen. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Doris B. Cook of Loris; two daughters, Sherri Cox of Little River …

George L. Williams Sr. passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. He was born in Florence, one of six children born to the late George Williams and Josephine Brockington Williams. He was predeceased in death by four of his five siblings and parents. His brother, Robert Williams, is the lone surviving sibling. George attended public schools in Florence and graduated in 1949 from Wilson High School where he was elected class president. In 1954, he graduated from South Carolina State University (then South Carolina State College) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-Law. In 1960, he received his Master …

Evelyn H. Lenihan, 88, of Little River died on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was born in Cumberland, Md. Evelyn was a registered nurse and worked for 45 years in many areas including a stint as a captain in the United States Air Force. She is survived by two nieces, Carolyn Rafter-Koudry and Anne Kendrick, and one nephew, John T. Rafter. She was predeceased by her son, William E. Lenihan III, her ex-husband, William E. Lenihan Jr., and her five sisters. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church at a …