Obituaries

Richard Sidney Sellers died peacefully at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Hospice House located in Bolivia, N.C., on July 12, at the age of 65.Richard is survived by his parents, Earl and Mary Sellers of Little River; his sons, Bryson Sidney Sellers (Jennifer) of Ladson, and Brenton Thomas Sellers (Amanda) of Little River; his sisters, Cindy Causey (Charles) of Longs and Linda Adams (Charlie) of Little River. Richard loved being “Big Daddy” to Jameson, Dylan, Olivia, and James. Of all the titles he was given during his life, “Big Daddy” was the one he cherished. Richard also had several nieces …

Defford Dale Hardee Sr., 78, a resident of Columbia, Tenn., passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Maury Regional Medical Center.A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Parkway Baptist Church with Brother Mike Roberts officiating. A visitation was held on Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at the church. A graveside service was held on Sunday, July 12, at 3 p.m. at Tirzah ARP Cemetery in York. Heritage Funeral Home is assisted the family with arrangements.Affectionately known as “Dadoo” by his family, Defford was born on May 11, 1942. He came from a large …

Trinidad H. Muehlhans, 74, of Little River passed away after declining health on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.He was born in Germany on June 6, 1946.Mr. Muehlhans was an engineer and worked for a German company (M.A.N. Truck and Bus Company), and he took advantage of the opportunity to move to the United States in 1982 when they opened a branch in Salisbury, N.C. He retired in 2010 and moved to the Myrtle Beach area to a subdivision with a golf course because he liked to play golf. He was a family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren William …

On Friday, July 3, 2020, the Clardy family lost a great husband, a wonderful father, a loving brother and a steadfast friend. John Franklin Clardy passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65 after a very brief battle with COVID-19.John was born in Loris on Nov. 30, 1954, to the late James and Pauline Clardy. While attending Loris High School his interest in agriculture grew, and he met his lifetime love, Teresa. After attending Clemson University and graduating from Horry-Georgetown Technical College, John began working for the family business and later owned and operated Clardy Nursery in Loris, until his …

Janice M. Creed, 64, of Little River died on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family.Born on Feb. 7, 1956, in Albany, N.Y., she was the daughter of Raymond and Marilyn Lansing Sr.Janice is survived by her husband of 37 years, Joseph T. Creed; one daughter, Shannon Bellamy; and two grandchildren, Jaylene Smith and Quinn Bellamy.A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, wearing a face mask was highly recommended.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of …

Marissa Katherine Jacobs of Loris, 25, gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Marissa was born on Oct. 19, 1994, in Charleston, to Kristy Jacobs Martin. She was a graduate of Loris High School Class of 2014. She was always determined, fiercely independent, sassy, opinionated and the queen of social media in her home.Survivors, including her mother, are her sister, Whitney D. Martin and fiancé Corbin Lloyd of Loris; nana, Thelma D. Watson of Loris; grandma, Audrey W. Nealy of Loris; pepa, Danny E. Jacobs of Tabor City, N.C.; two aunts, Robyn M. Brown and Brenda Hughes and …

Dale L. Hunnell Jr. of Little River died on Monday, July 6, 2020, unexpectedly after a brief illness. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a retired A & P Aircraft Mechanic. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.Dale is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy “Dottie” T. Hunnell; sons, Gary Hunnell (Laurie) and Terry Hunnell (Natalie); grandsons, Justin and Jordan Hunnell and Brice Ropp; granddaughters, Alexandria, Anna and Hailey Hunnell and Makayla Ropp; great-grandsons, Kaden, Zachary and Killian; siblings, Joann Pepe, Carl Hunnell (Dott), Peggy H. Dunn and Dave Hunnell; and several …

Cynthia S. Tilley, 61, of Little River on Friday died July 3, 2020, at her home. Born on Jan. 16, 1959, in Roxboro, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Alfred R. Solomon and Jean Gravitte Norton.Cynthia is survived by her children, Blake Tilley (Casandra) and Brittany Tilley (Ryan) and their father, Allan Tilley; sister, Elizabeth Barts; and two grandchildren, Mackenzie and Avery Morley.The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel.A guest book is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach served the family.

James E. Ference, 82, of Longs died on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at home with his loving wife and family members at his side.Born on May 18, 1937, in Sharon, Pa., he was the son of the late Joseph Ference and Agnes Kaelin Ference.He worked as a metallurgist for the Sharon Steel Company. Once he retired, James loved gardening, landscaping, camping and remodeling. He was always eager to help family and friends with projects. James was a member of the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Described as a “worker bee”, Jim was …

Edward Charles DellaCroce, 77, died on Thursay, July 2, 2020, at his home in North Myrtle Beach. He passed away at the happiest high point of his life.Born on Aug. 4, 1942, in Allentown, Pa., he was the son of the late Genero C. and Rose Toth DellaCroce. He was a store keeper in the United States Navy and was a little league football coach and a member of the VFW, The Italian Club and The American Legion.Eddie was a champion horseshoe player who loved to horseback ride, shooting and collecting coins. He loved to cook and do crossword puzzles. …