Obituaries

Amanda “Jane” Russell Flynn, 71, of Little River passed away peacefully in her home early Monday, July 29, 2019. Jane, the daughter of Howard and Lorene Russell, was raised in Newport News, Va.  before relocating to New Jersey where she raised her own family in the Middletown area. For the past 18 years Jane has called Little River her home. Jane is survived by her husband of 49 years, Marty; son, Sean and his wife, Jennifer; granddaughters, Laine and Loren of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Amanda Flynn and Alex Johnson of Little River; sister, Sandra and her husband, Donald Quisenberry of …

Virginia Pauline Ambrose, 92, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach. Born on March 17, 1927, in Washington County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maude Blevins Roe. Mrs. Ambrose is survived by her husband of 45 years, William “Bill” Ambrose Jr.; son, James Haga; daughter, Patsy Decker; four stepchildren, Wiliam B. Ambrose III, Jeffrey D. Ambrose, Rebecca L. Oals and Susan F. Hannah; sister, Mildred Plye; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by one son, Kenneth Haga. The family will …

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.

Doris Ann Lee Hooks Sanders, 68, of Conway passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. Mrs. Sanders was born on Nov. 26, 1950, in Loris to the late Stanley Lee and the late Letha Boyd Lee. She worked at Anchor Bank for many years and was the co-owner of L & D Distributors for twenty-five years. Doris was a loving mother, a gracious wife and devoted homemaker. She was an active longtime member of New Home Baptist Church where she will be greatly missed by her extended church family. Survivors …

David Carroll Buffkin, 63, of Green Sea passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born on Feb. 9, 1956, in Loris to the late Carroll Lester Buffkin and the late Queta Vae Sides Buffkin. He worked as site manager for SC Rock at the Goretown Mine and was a member of Grassy Bay Baptist Church. The family would especially like to thank Regency Hospice for all of their tremendous care and compassion. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Buffkin of the home; his son, Derek Buffkin and wife Dana of Loris; …