Obituaries

Barbara Allen Gore, 83, of Longs passed away on Wed nesday, June 12, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Gore was born on Oct. 17, 1935, in Tabor City, N.C., to the late Leo Allen and the late Edna Nealy Allen. She was a Baptist. Survivors include her son, Eddie Kirk Grainger and wife Kathy of Loris; her daughter, Teresa G. Henderson of Longs; one brother, Leo Allen Jr. and wife Edith of Ohio; one sister, Kay Todd of Wilmington, N.C.; four grandchildren, Kevin Grainger, Kelly Grainger, Angela Henderson and Charlotte Hodge; six great-grandchildren, Kaylie Grainger, Karley Grainger, Lily Hodge, Johnny …

William Odell Scales, 74, of North Myrtle Beach died on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in North Myrtle Beach. Born on Sept. 12, 1944, in Greensboro, N.C., he was the son of the late Robert H. and Dorothy T. Moore Scales. Mr. Scales is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Ann Clark Scales; son, William Shane Scales; and sister, Maxie Hite (Tommy). A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp …

Robert “Bob” Norman Stapleton, 79, of Loris passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Embrace Hospice in Myrtle Beach. He was born on Oct. 23, 1939, in Rutland, Vermont, a son of the late Marshall Claire Stapleton and the late Helena Catherine Filipetti Brinker. Mr. Stapleton served his country with courage and honor as a Green Beret in the United States Army. After the military he worked with the New York State Police as a senior investigator until his retirement. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his companion, Gail T. Porter; his two sons, Dean Stapleton of Massachusetts and …

Robert “Bobby”  Herbst III,  37, of Loris passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was born on July 9, 1981, in Stratford, N.J., the son of the Robert F. Herbst Jr. and Georgieann J. Sliwowski Herbst. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, stock car racing and football. He also loved to cook. Mr. Herbst was predeceased by a step-brother, Kenny Landis, and a step-sister, GiGi Masso, and his grandfather, Robert F. Herbst, and step-grandfather, Sam Graifer. Surviving are his girlfriend, Amanda Lopes; his children, Alicia Herbst, Alexis Herbst and Aliza Herbst; his sister, Teresa Hursey (Nick); his grandmother, Mary Graifer; his …

Rita June McLamb of Little River signed off on her last shift report and has gone to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  The family would like to thank Hospice Care of South Carolina, Hospice nurse Amy Brooks and her compassionate caregivers, Vonna Gengo, Betty Bromell, Yvonne Callahan, Charlene Platt and Joyce Williams. Born on April 3, 1936, in Ash, N.C., to Layton Ellis McLamb and Stella Mae Bellamy McLamb, Rita knew what she wanted to be from a very young age.  With a heart of compassion, a desire to serve and Florence Nightingale as her role …

Homer H. “Buddy” Harrelson Jr., 79, of Highway 9 Business West in Loris died on Friday, June 7, 2019, at his residence following an illness. Mr. Harrelson was born in Loris, a son of the late Homer Hamilton Harrelson Sr. and Maude Justine Williams Harrelson. He was the owner and operator of Buddy’s Kwik Stop in Loris. Mr. Harrelson was a member of Loris First Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Harrelson of Loris; two sons, Michael Harrelson (Devora) and Brent Harrelson, all of Loris; and one grandchild, Deava Chestnut (Isaac) of …

Amanda “Diddle” Waynette Fowler Tyler, 37, of Loris passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Born on Sept. 2, 1981, she was the daughter of Wayne Fowler and Sylvia Ann Cox Fowler. Mrs. Tyler was a loving homemaker, worked as a medical secretary for Dr. Gangi for many years and was a member of Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to her parents of Loris, are her loving husband, Jason Tyler; two children, Jade Tyler and Austin Tyler, all of Loris; brother, Eric Fowler and his wife Buffy of Conway; and paternal …

Vanessa S. Tompkins, 71, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019, after an extended illness. A celebration of life was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. She was a lifelong resident of Myrtle Beach.  Vanessa is survived by her husband, Steve Tompkins; stepson, Tim Tompkins; and sister, Cindy Simmons. She was a member of the Shaggers Hall of Fame.  She loved to dance and was a good dancer.  She loved all the people she met there.  Vanessa was a generous person who enriched the lives of those around her.  …

Thomas John “Tom” Soltes, 67, of North Myrtle Beach died on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick surrounded by his family. Born on Dec. 20, 1951, in Beaver Falls, Pa., he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Fecik Soltes. Tom enjoyed playing his guitar, boating, collecting shark’s teeth and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Doris Bohenek Soltes; son, Kyle Soltes; daughter, Amanda Langdon (Travis); brother, Andy Soltes; sister, Joann Soltes; three grandchildren, Kaylah, Natalyah and Maverick; brother-in-law, Tom Bohenek; many nieces and nephews; and his faithful …

Robert G. “Bob” Vaillancourt, 74, of Calabash, N.C. died on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 25, 1945, in Hartford, Conn., he was the son of the late George J. and Yvonne Labrie Vaillancourt. Bob served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Fire Station 5 in West Hartford, Conn.  He was a member of American Legion Post 503 of Calabash, N.C., and VFW Post 7288 of Calabash, N.C. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Judy Austin Vaillancourt; son, Jack Vaillancourt (Kathy Kondracki); daughters, Rita …