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By Annie Rigby The Loris City Council and mayor met in executive session on Monday, July 20, at 6:16 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.When council returned to the special council meeting Mayor Todd Harrelson announced the decision made in executive session and offered the position of interim city administrator to Brandon Harrelson. Harrelson accepted the position on Tuesday, July 21. He said, “I think I can bring the same attitude and desire to push Loris in the right direction as I have tried to do since my employment in Loris.” He has been with the city for three years and …

Gene “Suntan” Jacobs, 81, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, exactly where he wanted to be, in his home. He is survived by his brother, Jimmie Jacobs of Norway, S.C.; sister Maxine J. Mauney (Gary) of Charlotte, N.C.; five nephews; and one niece.Gene was preceded in death by his sweet wife of approximately 60 years, Ann Sherrill Jacobs.He was born in Dillon, moved to Rock Hill, as a young child where he grew up and graduated from RHHS in 1957. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a business degree and served in …

Lawrence Dwane Hammond, 62, of Loris died on Sunday, July 12, 2020, in Loris. Born on Aug. 23, 1957, in Columbus County, N.C., he was the son of Lawrence Gail Hammond and Alice Marie Williamson Hammond.He is survived by his wife, Debbie Fowler Hammond of Loris; one son, Gage Fowler Hammond of Loris; one brother, Ed Hammond of Chadbourn; his parents, Lawrence Gail Hammond and Alice Marie Williamson Hammond of Chadbourn; father and mother-in-law, Jimmy and Willa Ree Fowler of Tabor City, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law: David and Penny Holmes of Loris; nephew, Jeremy Holmes and wife Meredith of Loris; …

Marcia Ann White Thompson, 85, passed away peacefully of Covid pneumonia at Compass Rehab of Conway on Saturday, July 18, 2020. She lived in North Myrtle Beach for thirty years before residing at Compass. She was born on January 27, 1935, to Asa Clark White and Idell Ward White at home in the farming community of Bladenboro, N.C. She was the 11th child born to a family of 12. She was often lovingly referred to as the “knee-baby”. Times were difficult during her childhood in the Great Depression even though they owned their historic farm. North Carolina land grants were …

Clara L. Slusarick, 101, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Summit Place of North Myrtle Beach in Little River. Born on Aug. 9, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Louise Swinsky Stoker.Clara is survived by her sons, John Slusarick (Robbi); Vincent Slusarick (Mary); a daughter, Patricia DeCarlo (Charles); and a sister, Genovieve Backus. She has seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David Slusarick (Amy).Services were held at 11 a.m. at Lee Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, July 21. Burial will be at the Holy Rosary …

John Stephens left this earth on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in North Myrtle Beach. He was born in Lumberton, N.C., living also in Fayetteville, N.C. for many years before settling in the Ocean Drive section of North Myrtle Beach in the early 90’s. He was part of the wave of original shag dancers at Ocean Drive’s popular dance spots. He was inducted into the Fayetteville Area Hall of Fame and the OD (Ocean Drive) Living Legends for shag dancing. Many will fondly recall seeing Barbara and John at every shag club gathering for many decades. They attended SOS, Society of …

Harry Pavilack, 79, of Myrtle Beach died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home. Born Sept. 14, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of the late Louis and Bertha Baker Pavilack. Harry was a member of the Chabad in Myrtle Beach with Rabbi Doron.He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, and two daughters, Carolyn Cibelli of New York and Deborah Hidy of Darien, Conn., both college graduates; six grandchildren; Uncle Paul Pavilack and Aunt Shirley Pavilack Knecht. He is also survived by nephew Robert Mullins, niece Tunde Halmai Mullins and their two sons, nephew Jacob Mullins …

James Curtis Bellamy Sr. of Little River, son of Alvin and Addie Bellamy, was born on Dec. 29, 1962, in Horry County.James was known to many as “Curt”. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Macedonia AME Church. Curt was a loving father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend.Curt was a graduate of the Class of 1981 of North Myrtle Beach High School.He leaves to cherish his loving memories, one son, James Curtis Bellamy Jr., (QuWaynie) of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Whitney (Chris) Hodge of Manning, S.C., two grandchildren, Rylee Cox and Connor Bellamy; three sisters, Vickie …

Joseph Dewayne Hewitt, 53, of Loris passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020, at McLeod Loris Hospital in Loris. He was born on Jan. 10, 1967, in Osteen, Fla., to Daniel Joseph Hewitt and Hazel Pearl Cribb Hewitt. He worked with Snappy Car Rentals and took wonderful care of his parents.Survivors, including his parents, are his aunt, Lenelle Black of Loris.Mr. Hewitt was predeceased by his brother, Michael Steven Hewitt.Sign his online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com. Hardwick Funeral Home served the family.

Melanie Jones Kirchner, 48, of Loris passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at McLeod Loris Hospital in Loris. She was born on June 28, 1972, in Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y., to the late David Jones and the late Hilda Turner Jones.Survivors include her boyfriend, Wayne Tyler of Loris; two sisters, Sherry Dee and husband Michael of New Fairfield, Conn., and Valerie Chivinski of Torrington, Conn.; step-mother, Georgianna Jones; and step-sister, Krissy Louderback of Port St. Lucie, Fla.Sign her online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com. Hardwick Funeral Home served the family.