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Kenneth Wesley Adkins, 93, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his home in Florence.  Mr. Adkins was born on Dec. 30, 1926, in Sarcoxie, Mo., to the late Edison G. Adkins and the late Inez Capitola White Adkins. He served his country with courage, honor and dignity in the United States Navy during World War II. After World War II, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served in both Vietnam and Korea retiring with over 24 years of distinguished service. Mr. Adkins was a member of Living Water Baptist Church in Longs. Survivors include his daughter, …

Glen M. Galezewski, 61, of Longs died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. Born on July 15, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wis., he was the son of Lawrence and Rose Hoffmeier Galezewski. Glen served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.  He was a member of Little River VFW Post 10804. Glen is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jane Danielsen Galezewski; two sons, Michael and Alex; three brothers, Jack, Jim and Rob; and one special nephew, Brian. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of Glen’s life will be held at a later …

Jerry “Jay” Boyd of Loris,  37,  passed  away  on Monday, April 6, 2020, at his residence.  Jay was born on Nov. 9, 1982 in Loris.  He enjoyed music, art, shooting pool and especially spending time with his daughter.  Jay was predeceased by  his mother, Sallie McCormick Boyd, his grandparents, Kelly and Agnes McCormick, and two uncles, Donald Larry McCormick Sr. and Charles McCormick. Survivors include a  daughter, Zoey  Jane Mcafee of Loris,  a sister, Denise “Dee Dee” Long (John) of Conway, a special cousin, Larry McCormick (Sandra) of Tabor City, N.C., two aunts, Patsy Elliott of  Irmo  and Phyllis McCormick …

Maurice “Marty” Lacey, born on July 16, 1937, in New York, N.Y., passed peacefully at his home in North Myrtle Beach surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born and raised in New York, N.Y., to Maurice and Mary Supple Lacey. A true patriot, Marty enlisted and proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Honorably discharged, Marty, ever the warrior, joined the ranks of the fire department of New York (FDNY). After battling in the South Bronx during the war years as a member to the Emerald Society and Green Berets …

Sheila Reid Dewey, 53 of North Myrtle Beach went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10, 2020, at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. Born on Nov. 28, 1966, in Catawba County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Wilbern and Violet Davis Reid.  She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister.  Her granddaughters were her life.  She fought a courageous battle with breast cancer to the end. Sheila was employed as a mental health technician at Lighthouse Behavioral Hospital.  Survivors include her children, Jerry “Lee” Walker Jr. and Kristain “Sissy” …

Mitchell Edward Batten, 73, of North Myrtle Beach passed away at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The son of the late Carlie and Elbie Tysinger Batten, he was born on March 16, 1947, in Troy, N.C. Mitchell was a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Following military service he worked as an entrepreneurial software developer and real estate broker in the Troy area before moving to the beach in 1989. Mitchell was an avid fisherman and a smooth shagger. He especially enjoyed following his grandchildren’s extracurricular activities, good food and the latest tech …

Robert Clyde McCord Jr. of Conway died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Conway Medical Center from complications associated with COVID-19. Mr. McCord was born on Jan. 26, 1937, a son of the late Robert Clyde McCord Sr. and Mary Akins McCord. He was born and grew up in the Oakdale Community of Mecklenburg County, N.C. His daddy bought him his first car, an old four-door sedan, when Robert was 12 years old. He soon removed the back seat so he could haul goats and calves. Thus, he began a long career of buying and selling livestock. People in the …

The Horry County Solid Waste Authority recently recognized Loris area resident Cathy Smith as the “Caught Green Handed” recipient for the month of April. The “Caught Green Handed” recognition is presented monthly to an Horry County resident caught in the act of recycling, stated Esther Murphy, director of Recycling and Corporate Affairs for the Solid Waste Authority. “It’s the Solid Waste Authority’s way of recognizing and thanking citizens who have made the effort to recycle. Through their recycling efforts, natural resources are saved and the amount of waste being landfilled is reduced.” Ms. Smith, a regular recycler at the Sarvis …

By Annie Rigby After much thought and consideration Mark Causey officially filed for the Horry County Council District 9 seat.  Causey announced his campaign, Common Sense for Common Goals, on Monday, March 16. He states there are many issues in District 9 and in the county that need to be addressed. He said, “The four most important issues to me are development, flooding, roads and public safety.” He continued, “Rash solutions only lead to more problems.” He believes the common goal is to maintain the quality of life we enjoy while acknowledging that some growth is inevitable. “The following common …

Town   Talk… A big hello to Judy and Bill COX and family…EVERYONE be safe!!!Tami BLAND and son Tristan appreciating all the work done for them by family and friends at their home…Kenya WRIGHT opening new business recently…Randall GRAHAM enjoying eating hot dogs at Shorty’s Grill…BURGER KING of Tabor City now offering a new Cheddar Bacon King that is great…Jason PAGE is turning a year older on Friday, April 17…Tabby WILLIAMS is having her birthday on Saturday, April 18…Megan BELL looking forward to her birthday on Monday, April 20…Ashley SUGGS is celebrating her birthday on Tuesday, April 21…Brooke STRICKLAND is enjoying …