Obituaries

Sarah Lisa Jolly Dodson, 55, of North Myrtle Beach passed to her eternal home on Feb. 18, 2019, from complications following surgery and an extended illness. She was the wife of Jeffrey Dodson of North Myrtle Beach and the daughter of Mary Mason and Henry Jolly of Gaffney. She is also survived by a stepson, Kyle Dodson; a sister, Chris Jolly (Mark); a brother, Dr. Hank Jolly (Michelle); a niece, Elizabeth Hartzog, three nephews, Matt Hartzog, Mason Jolly and Jack Jolly; and many close lifelong friends. Lisa loved her Lord Jesus Christ, family, friends, art, music, animals, nature and the …

Sammy P. Livingston, 76, of Little River passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2019. “Soldier, rest! Thy warfare o’er, Sleep the sleep that knows no breaking; Dream of battled fields no more, Days of danger, Nights of waking.” Sam was born in Wampee on Nov. 2, 1942, to Wilbur and Lutie Livingston. He attended Wampee High School. He was drafted in the Army in 1966 and served and fought in Vietnam. He returned home after his four-year duty with a Purple Heart. Sam loved his country, took pride in flying his American flag and was proud to be a veteran. …

Elizabeth “Betty” TellerPassed away 2-14-2019 at her home in Cherry Grove, SC. She was born 8-30-1950 in Albany NY Predeceased by her beloved father James Teller Survived by her mother Patricia Teller (Blakeslee) as well as her brother Richard (Pauline) Teller, brother James (Kate) Teller, sister Kathy (Jim) Westfall, sister Lorrie Baker, brother Michael Teller, brother Everett (Marissa) Teller, sister Patti (David) Dietrich, sister Dawn Teller and sister Vicki Teller as well as her children Damien (Darlene) Zurek, daughter Corrina Zurek and daughter Danielle (Kevin) Duncan along with her many grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Betty spent most of her …

Ken Sibal, 82, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, at home surrounded by his family in Little River. He was born on July 11, 1936, to Emil and Marie Sibal. Ken grew up in the Bronx, N.Y. He graduated from The McBurney School in Manhattan in 1952. After high school he received his BA degree from Lafayette College (Easton, Pa.) and his master’s degree from Florida State University (Tallahassee, Fla.). Ken began his professional career working for the State of Pennsylvania and retired after 20 plus years working as a lobbyist for New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) …

Flora Berniece Garrell Dunnagan of Myrtle Beach died on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. She was born on Dec. 28, 1926, to Clarence Dow Garrell and Bertha Elizabeth Garrell of Tabor City, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Dutton Dunnagan; brother, Clarence Dow “Dick” Garrell Jr. of Murrells Inlet; sister, Sara Stephens of Dillon; and half-sister, Frances Cox of Tabor City. She is survived by her only child, her son, Clarence “Clay” Royall Dunnagan (Martha); and two grandchildren, Peyton (16) and Evelyn (15) of Southern Pines, N.C.; brother, Rufus Duke Garrell of Myrtle Beach; sisters, Dulcie (Duck) …

James Prentiss Norton Sr., 80, of Loris passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at his home following an illness. Mr. Norton was born on Sept. 29, 1938, in Loris to the late Lonnie Norton and the late Lizzie Alford Norton. He loved spreading the word of God to others throughout his 51 years of ministry. Mr. Norton is survived by his son, J.P. Norton Jr. of Loris; his daughter, Connie Kay Stroud and her husband Jimmy; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roger Dale Norton and his wife Diane and Cecil Leroy Norton and his wife Wanda, all of …

Brenda Joyce Wade Long, 69, of Loris passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at her home following an illness. Ms. Long was born on Oct. 29, 1949, in Loris to the late Willie “Bill” James Wade and the late Rosa Evelyn McCormick Wade. She was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Survivors include her two daughters, Stephanie Wade Martin and Tracy Wade Gause and her husband Chris, all of Loris; two grandchildren, Kayla Martin of Missouri and Justin Martin of Conway; one brother, Roger Wade and his wife Lynn of Longs; and her many beloved pets she considered her extended …

After a long illness, Diane Wiley McLamb of Little River went to Heaven on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Her family is very grateful to Hospice Care of South Carolina, Hospice Nurse Amy Brookes, Hospice Aide Brittney Manning, Dr. Rogers Walker and her very compassionate caregivers, Leslie Roman, Jackie Roman, Betty Bromell, Vona Gengo and Joyce Williams. The family also wants to thank the Adult Workers Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach. Diane was born on Nov. 4, 1935, in Ansonville, N.C. Her family moved to Crescent Beach in 1945. She was the daughter of …

Regina Hardee Vereen, 56, of Little River passed away at her residence on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Born in Wilmington, N.C., on Aug. 2, 1962, Regina was the daughter of A. O. and Joyce Russ Hardee. Surviving other than her parents are two sons, Jessey and Jeremey Vereen; one brother, Benjy Hardee (Lynda); two sisters, Sonya Martin (Morgan) and Sherri Holloway (Chris); one grandchild, Saylor Vereen; two nephews; five nieces; two great-nieces; five great-nephews; and her four legged friend, “Tinker Bell”. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at Living Water Baptist Church in …

Juanita Randloph, 58, of Myrtle Beach went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. She was born on Oct. 4, 1960, in Little River. Juanita was the daughter of the late Ray and Lula Norris. Juanita is survived by her husband, Russell Edward Randolph; her only child, Amanda Bessent Pearce; her brother, Carl Ray Norris; and her two grandchildren, Houston Anthonie Pearce and Hunter Jacob Pearce. She also has four stepdaughters and nine grandchildren. She leaves behind so many others who meant so much to her. Juanita has touched the love of so many people. Her …