All Obituaries

Jerry Thomas Edwards, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday December 6, 2023 at Portside Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was born on April 20, 1945 in Henderson, North Carolina to the late Thomas Allen Edwards & Estelle Rebecca Wilder Edwards. Along with his parents, Jerry is reunited in passing with his son, Michael Lance Edwards; brother, Stanley Thomas Edwards; & sister, Judith Faye Edwards. Jerry proudly served our country in the United States Army during the...

Richard Hughes Griffith (Rick), 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 4, 2023, in Murrells Inlet, SC. Born December 23, 1943, in Washington, DC, Rick was the son of the late Robert Hughes Griffith and Edna Williams Griffith. He is survived by his loving wife Kimberly, his son Ricky Fenstomocher (Cindy), his grandchildren Kaitlyn Hall (Cody), Cole Fenstomocher and Cooper Fenstomocher; his great grandchildren Dalton and Blakely Hall; his brother Ronnie Robin Griffith...

Donald "Don" Kyles, 61, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, passed away on December 4, 2023. He was born on March 23, 1962, in Bronx, New York. Don was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Don was known for his tenacity and sharp wit. He had a great sense of humor and never had a shortage of stories to share. His charismatic personality made him a joy to be around. Don was resilient and stubborn, always facing...

Donald Albert Zaitz, 79, went home to Jesus on December 3, 2023 surrounded by family, at his home in Socastee, South Carolina. He was born on August 14, 1944 in Antigo, Wisconsin, middle son to the late Albert James Zaitz & Doris June Strobel Zaitz. Don had a zest for life. He grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and in his young adult years, he enjoyed softball, bowling and a nice cold beer. Don proudly served our country in the United States Air Force for 22 years. At the time of his...

Jackie “Jack” Lee Wilson, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 12, 1940 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Esau & Emily Strunk Wilson. Along with his parents, Jack is reunited in passing with his former spouse, Marijean Glick Wilson; brother, Ken Wilson & sisters, Shirley Weatherhead & Phylis Chambliss. Jack proudly served our country in the United States Army. Following his honorable...

Charles Edward "Eddy" Cusack, Jr., 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday December 1, 2023. Born in Jesup, GA, Eddy was the son of the late Charles Edward Cusack, Sr and Cecile Virginia Cusack.  Eddy grew up in Andrews and moved to Garden City in the mid 70’s.  He was employed with International Paper Container Division in Georgetown for 43 years.  Eddy enjoyed working in his yard taking great pride in keeping the lawn well-manicured.  He had a...

Jonathon Eugene Rogers Sr, age 55, of Conway, SC passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  John was born in Georgetown, SC and raised in Murrells Inlet, SC.  He later moved to Conway, SC where he settled with his family.  He worked at D & L Sitework for the last 23 years and loved his job. John is survived by his father John Rogers (Buddy), his children: Robin Rogers, Robert Rogers (Winter), and Jonathon Rogers Jr., his grandchildren: Madison Silva-Palomino,...

 James Holland Gillespie, 77, passed away peacefully with his loving and devoted family by his side on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. James (known to friends and family as “Holland”) was born on December 20, 1945 in Steubenville, Ohio to his late parents, Melburn and Viola Gillespie (nee Cheeseborough). Along with his parents, Holland is reunited, in passing, with his brother Earnest and infant brother. Holland...

Theodore “Ted” McCracken, 80, of Pawleys Island, SC, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 7, 1943, in Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late, Arnold Nimrod McCracken and Lenna Macel Breeden McCracken. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Thelma McCracken and Jerry McCracken Hudson; and three brothers, Dan McCracken, Jim McCracken, and Bill McCracken. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years,...

Joel Edwin Sakowitz, 77, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on Friday November 24, 2023 at his home in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He was born on June 1, 1946, in Norwich, Connecticut to the late Milton & Rose Sakowitz.  Joel was many things – an educator, a coach, a mentor and a friend but the role he cherished most of all was that of a husband and father. Joel was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy and attended the University of Connecticut...