All Obituaries

Michael John McCarthy, 79, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday April 18, 2024 at his home in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He was the son the late Fredrick Lyons McCarthy and Angela Campbell McCarthy, and brother of Fredrick Lyons McCarthy, Jr. Mike graduated from Council Rock High School in Newtown, Bucks County, PA and attended Parsons College of Fairfield, IA. Following graduation Mike served in the US Army from August 1966 until December 1977-...

Troy James Brown, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Troy was born September 23, 1957 in Hampton, VA to Robert H. Brown, Jr and Harriett Maxwell Lee Brown, both deceased. Troy graduated from East Gaston High School in 1975 and attended Belmont Abby College. Troy owned and operated several successful hair salons over the years. He relocated to Myrtle Beach in 2000 to pursue a career in real estate. He stepped away from real estate when he was...

Daniel (Danny) Fuentes, age 65, of Pawleys Island, SC passed away peacefully Sunday April 14, 2024, at MUSC in Charleston, SC. Born in Bronx, NY, Danny is the son of Carmen Diaz and the late Tomas Fuentes. A member of Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church in Pawleys Island, Danny was an Automotive Wholesaler who specialized in classic cars.  He enjoyed skiing, boating, playing football and baseball.  Danny was a member of the Dirty Laundry Band where he served as their manager...

Frank Gaudioso, affectionately known as Pop Pop, Poppy, Frankie, Frank-a-Tron, Mousie and Funny Frank, passed peacefully with his loving family by his side at the Embrace Hospice House, Myrtle Beach SC. He was 98 1/2 years young. Born in the Bronx on September 18,1925, Frank attended Elementary School at PS 102 and High School at PS 47.  He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in the Bronx. Growing up on Hoffman Street, a block from Arthur Ave, he loved how he could frequent the...

Bonnie Todd, 61, of Surfside Beach, SC, passed away at home on April 12, 2024. She was born in Florida to Bill Cook and Helen Downs Cook.  Bonnie enjoyed laughter, family, and friends. She also loved to cook and would do it for anyone. No one left Bonnie's house hungry. Bonnie loved flowers and had different kinds she would take care of. She was employed at Food Lion in various positions and was known for her work ethic. Bonnie is preceded in death by her...

Mrs. Marta T. Gielstra was born in Makkum, Netherlands, in the Dutch province of Friesland. In their hometown, she met the love of her life, Cornelis “Neal” Gielstra. They immigrated to the United States in 1966, raising their sons in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Marta worked in fashion and had a memorable career at Pine Lakes Country Club and the Foxy Lady. There she created a strong community, supported her colleagues, and used her sophistication and impeccable sense of...

Anne Laura McDonnell, 80, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Wednesday April 10, 2024 at Embrace Hospice House of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was born on May 17, 1943 in Manhattan, New York to the late Stephen Loughnane & Catherine Lenehan Loughnane. Anne was a distinctive woman with a heart of gold. She had an eye for beauty and a knack for detail. In her free time, Anne could be found expressing her interior designer skills and tending to her garden....

Sarah Nicole Coleman, 22, of Conway, SC, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 23, 2001 in Salisbury, North Carolina, a daughter of Jerry Van Coleman and Kimberly Dawn Smith Coleman. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Dakota Coleman of Conway, SC; and two brothers, William Hall and Shea Coleman of Conway, SC. She is preceded in death by a sister, Jessica Hall; maternal grandparents, Harold and Irene Smith; maternal great...

Dora M. Arsenault “Meme”, 96, passed away at home surrounded by family on April 8, 2024.    Formerly of New Hampton, NY, Dora was the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret DesRoches.  Dora was born in Tignish, Prince Edward Island, Canada. She was a member of Goshen Seniors, then the Town of Wallkill Seniors until she moved to South Carolina in 2022.  Dora was “Meme” to everyone that met her, and her house was always the gathering place...

Joseph Michael (Mike) Kinsey, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home with his wife, daughter, and sister at his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Michael was the son of Joseph Kinsey Sr. and the late Barbara P. Kinsey. Michael was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his family. Michael also enjoyed being on the water, attending Carolina football games, trips to Santee with his father and visiting friends on his golf cart. He received his Bachelor...