All Obituaries

William Mathew Lund, 83, of Murrells Inlet, SC died on May 4th following a long battle with cancer. Born April 2, 1938 to Katherine Eichert Lund and William Charles Lund, his life began in Edison, NJ, then known as Raritan Township. He loved that community and proudly served Edison Township as Municipal Engineer for 30 years. Dedicated to his profession and following retirement in 1993 from Edison, he became Principal Engineer of Site Engineering and later Meridian Engineering until...

Walter Gee “Jason” Bass, III, 68, of 5929 Rahnavard Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC, died Monday, May 3, 2021 in Waccamaw Community Hospital.    “Jason”, as he was known by his family and friends, was born in Tarboro, NC on October 1, 1952, and was the son of the late John Hubbard Bass and Hilda Bell Bass Baker, and step-son of the late Sam Baker. In addition to his parents and step-father, he was preceded in death by other relatives, but most notably by his...

Melinda “Moe” S. Polzer, 45, passed away after a valiant battle on Friday April 30, 2021 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. She was born on August 12, 1975 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Moe was an exceptional young woman with a heart of gold. Her compassion for others lead her to be a beacon of hope and acceptance amongst her friends. Moe would gladly offer the shirt from her back to anyone in need. Her sparkling personality and quick wit sculpted...

Reverend Timothy D. Bryson, Sr., passed away April 29,2021 following a lengthy illness. Reverend Bryson was born October 18, 1943 in Columbia, SC, a son of Walter B. Bryson, Jr. and Gretchen Daniels Bryson. He graduated from Dreher High School in Columbia. He earned both B.A and M. A. degrees from the University of South Carolina and attended Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri for post graduate work. He was self- employed as a rehabilitation consultant for 25 years before hearing...

Conway, SC…Ronald Lee Robertson, Sr., age 82, passed away, Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his residence. Ronald was born in Dayton, OH. a son of the late Yewell  O. and May E. Smart Robertson.  Ronald was a Retired Metropolitan Police Officer, where he was an active retired member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge D.C. #1,  and a US Army Veteran. Surviving are his wife; Janet M. Robertson; three children: Pamela Reid, Alexandra (Alexis) Myers and Ronald Lee...

Dr. Gary P. Giovagnoli, 65, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina. He was born on July 16, 1955 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Anthony Giovagnoli & Anita Colussi Giovagnoli. Along with his parents, Gary is reunited in passing with his brother, Steve Anthony Giovagnoli & uncle, Angie Giovagnoli. Gary was a hardworking and well-educated man. He attended and received his medical degree from Ohio...

Brenda Lee Paugh, 59, of Myrtle Beach, passed away peacefully Tuesday April 27, 2021 at Conway Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Myrtle Beach and in West Virginia with day and time to be announced. Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.

Lonnie Ray Sims Sr, 62, passed away peacefully Sunday April 25, 2021 at his Conway home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, SC, Lonnie was the son of the late Tommy Sims and Betty Lou Starnes.  He enjoyed the small things in life like repairing small engines and sitting on his porch while enjoying nature. Lonnie especially enjoyed spending quality time with his children, grandchildren and his faithful dog and best friend Pebbles.  In addition to his parents, Lonnie...

Ernie Giavedoni, 77, who resided at 76 Tallahassee Road, Georgetown, SC, died peacefully at home on April 24, 2021 following complications from an uncommon brain disorder, cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA). He leaves behind his sister, Ethel; best friend and spouse, Bev; four children; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and extended family.   Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1943, to Ernest Giavedoni Sr. and Adelaide Csiko, Ernie’s youth was upended by the political...

Robert Pardon, 75, of Surfside Beach, SC passed away on April 23, 2021 in his home with his family at his side.  Born in New York, NY he was the son of the late Robert A. Pardon and Minette H. Pardon.  He served in the U.S. Air Force at Bentwaters, England 1963-1969. His service time was followed by 35 years as a lineman/ cable splicer for SNET (SBC/ AT&T) in Danbury, Connecticut.  His interests included technical communications, yard work, and removing your drinking cup...