All Obituaries

Jean Ellen Hanna, 95, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late William Peterson and Carrie Schmidt. Jean was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Hanna. Jean was known for her warm heart and kind spirit. She never met a stranger and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She had a love for travel, but above all else, she cherished spending quality time with ...

Pauline Marcoux, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina on Monday May 18, 2026 with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 5, 1949 in the Bronx, New York to the late Joseph & Rose Marie Monforte Cicala. Along with her parents, Paula is reunited in passing with her brother, Louis Cicala; and twin sister, Patricia Cicala. Paula was a hardworking woman with a heart of gold and a zest for life. She worked as a bookkeeper for several medical ...

Michael J. Boyd, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Arbor Landing of Pawleys Island, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 15, 1943, in Bayside, New York, Michael was the son of the late Joseph and Rita Cotter Boyd. Michael lived a life defined by service, devotion, and love. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for six years, achieving the rank of Corporal. Following his military service, he returned home and began a ...

David Fredrick Griffith, 76, passed away peacefully Friday May 15, 2026, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, SC. Formerly of Lehighton, PA, David was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late William Alford Griffith and Helen Lena Rausch. David loved the beach, but he especially loved being with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his brother, William Griffith III and brother-in-law, Ray Stone. Survivors include his ...

James Franklin Smith Sr., 78, of Garden City Beach, SC, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Grand Strand Medical Center of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. James was born on October 20, 1947, in Whiteville, North Carolina, to the late James Claudius (J.C.) Smith and Susan Jenkins Smith of Whiteville, NC.  James is also preceded in death by his brother, Malcolm Lewis Smith, of Raleigh, NC, and his high school sweetheart and wife of 54 ...

Charles "Charlie" Owen Stiltner, 51, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 2, 1975, Charlie was a devoted father, son, brother, grandfather, and cousin whose humor, loyalty, and love for his family will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Charlie is survived by his daughter, Samantha Coppola and husband William, of Bluefield, West Virginia; his son, Owen Stiltner, of Murrells Inlet, South ...

Michael William Hotchkiss, 67, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born December 24, 1958, in Varnville, SC. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Hotchkiss, his first wife, Loretta Tempelton Hotchkiss; as well as a brother, Chris, Hotchkiss. Survivors include his mother, Beatrice Lee Hotchkiss of Allendale, SC; his loving wife, Eleanor Little of Murrells Inlet, SC; one son, Matthew Hotchkiss and his wife, Crystal of ...

In Loving Memory of Faye Baker Burchfield Foster A Life Remembered It is with profound sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Mother and Nana, Faye. Known for her remarkable health and vibrant spirit, Faye departed this life peacefully at her home in Garden City, South Carolina, May 12, 2026, for her final Home Reunion in Glory. A memorial service is planned for May 16th at Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services 3558 Old Kings Highway Murrells Inlet, SC ...

Patrizia (Patricia/Pat) Gioino, 70, formerly of Astoria, New York, passed away peacefully in her son, Mark’s home surrounded by her loving family in Conway, South Carolina on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, after battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).  She was born on May 17, 1955, in Rome, Italy to the late Settimio Durante and Franca (Ciancarelli) Durante. Patrizia immigrated to the United States and settled in New York at the age of ten with her parents and older ...

James “Jim” Bernard Smith, 81, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and went to reside in his heavenly home. He was born December 10, 1944, in Washington, DC, son of the late, Bernard H. Smith and Margaret Clatterbuck Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Carol Ramon. Survivors include his loving wife, Sandra “Sandy” Bradford Smith of Myrtle Beach, SC; son, ...