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Joseph M. Mercurio, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 25, 2019, at the age of 83.  Joseph is survived by his four children, Karin, Kenneth, Patti-Jo and Peggi, and his four grandchildren, Cameron, Carson, Mary and Hannah. Joseph was born to Joseph and Marge Mercurio on March 20, 1936. He attended high school in Bloomfield where he met a future nursing student named Nancy. The friendship changed and in September, 1959 they were married.  As the couple settled in northern New Jersey children soon followed. His children were the shining light in his life and very often …

Wilma Prince Cox, 80, of Loris passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at her home in Loris. She was born on August 27, 1939, in Loris to the late Rufus Prince and the late Gracie Wade Prince. Mrs. Cox was a loving homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include her three daughters, Cindy Suggs and, Kenny of Green Sea, Hannah Willard of Calabash, N.C., and Alison Edge Vinson and husband Chuck of Warner Robins, Ga; her six grandchildren, Roger Dale Suggs, Jeffrey Suggs, Ginger Norris and husband Chad, Marcus Vinson, Rachael Willard and Dexter Willard; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; …

Berkley “Dwain” Spivey, 89, of McDonough, Ga., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. He was a loving husband of 63 years to the late Lorene Norris Spivey. Mr. Spivey was born in Tabor City, N.C., on April 20, 1930, to the late Foster and Flossie Ann Spivey. He was a devout Christian and was a member of the First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Spivey is survived by his children: Norris (Dean) Howell of Locust Grove and Al (Dee) Spivey of Mississippi; grandchildren; Charles (Casey) Byrd, Steve Spivey and …

The North Myrtle Beach High School boys and girls swim teams joined five other teams competing last Friday at the NMB Aquatic and Fitness Center. The Chiefs squads joined teams from Carolina Forest, St. James, Socastee, Waccamaw and Conway in many individual and relay events. The NMB girls finished second and the boys hung on to finish in third place. Head coach Kristen Henley and assistant Joel Schmaltz were pleased with the Chiefs performance. “The team earned one more automatic state cut (based on swim time in competition), one more consideration cut and we had 21 in-season best times. Coach …

The Lady Chiefs volleyball team continued their winning ways in 6AAAA conference play with a 3-0 win over Darlington last Thursday at the Chiefs gym. The Chiefs continued their excellent play last Saturday with a second place finish in the Wildcat Invitational Tournament in Lexington. The Lady Chiefs win over Darlington was highlighted by, as coach Alex Sing put it, “a combination of great serving and near flawless attacking” as they overwhelmed the visiting team. The Chiefs began the match with a 25-2 rout in the first set as Darlington struggled to return serve and when they did get a …

The North Myrtle Beach High School Lady Chiefs varsity tennis team returned home and won a 4-3 match against visiting Darlington. The Chiefs won three singles matches and split two doubles matches for the win. Coach Jason Tester was especially happy and proud of his number one singles player Rachel Grove. “She played Ella Watford and played through a tough shoulder injury to win the match 6-2, 6-4. She has been dealing with this injury all season and we have been working hard with our trainers and physical therapy to get her back to 100%. She is one of the …

The general election for North Myrtle Beach is November 5, 2019. Polls open at 7:00 am and close at 7:00 pm. Offices included: Council Member Crescent Beach Ward 2019-2023, Council Members Cherry Grove Ward 2019-2023, Council Members At- Large 2019-2023. All precincts vote for all candidates. To vote citizens must be registered to vote by October 15. Contact the Horry County Board of Voter Registration at (843) 915-5440. Obtain absentee ballots through Horry County Voter Registration. This is a nonpartisan election and no party affiliation will be placed on the ballot. After polls close the Municipal Election Commission counts absentee …

William H. Bernier, 55, of Little River died on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C. Born on Sept. 14, 1963, in Framingham, Ma., he was the son of Madelaine Bennett Wright and the late William G. Bernier. William was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Deena Indelicato Bernier; one son, William T. Bernier; one daughter, Heidi K. Lynch and her husband, Ryan; one sister, Barsha MacDonald and her husband, William; sister-in-law, Kathleen Cote and her husband, Ted; brother-in-law, Anthony Indelicato and his wife, …

Robert Paul Arbott, 82, of Carlisle, Pa., formerly of Little River and Myrtle Beach, died on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at his residence. He was born on November 30, 1936, in New Kensington, Pa., to the late Peter Paul and Catherine (Kregiel) Arbott. Robert owned several businesses on the Grand Strand before relocating to Pennsylvania and becoming a salesman for Men’s Warehouse until his retirement. He was predeceased by his first wife, Donna (Irvine) Arbott. He is survived by his wife, Jean (Hannagan) Arbott of Carlisle; his son, Donald (Ruthanne) Arbott of Little River; his daughters, Marcia (Warren) Walker of …

Gilbert U. Taylor, 84,  of North Myrtle Beach passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Feb. 27, 1935, in St. James, Barbados, he was the son of the late Egerton George and Mitalena Forde Taylor. Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sondra Long Taylor; son, Christopher R. Taylor (Allison); two daughters, Marion Ward and Sonia Pichardo (Edward); brother, James Taylor (Barbara); two sisters, Hilda Fletcher (Leonard) and Wilma Skeet; six grandchildren; one niece and two nephews; and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral services …