All Obituaries

Diane M Taylor, of the Indigo Creek Community, born on November 24, 1937 in Wilkes Barre, PA, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2019 after a long battle with Leukemia.   She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly S. Ratz of Murrells Inlet, SC.; grandchildren Christopher and Tara Costello and Alexis and Elizabeth Panzer; and much loved nieces and nephews.  Through her marriage, she was a loving stepmother/grandmother to Ingrid and Gary Stefan, Karen Taylor, Mahlon C....

Matthew Chase Wolf, 18, of Pawleys Island, formerly of Gahanna, OH, passed away Thursday July 18, 2019. Born in Gahanna, OH, Chase is the son of Jamie C. Wolf and Jeremy Skinner.  He loved music, skate boarding, rapping, gaming, computers, art and drawing.  Chase was a member of the Reefer Republic Rapp Group in Columbus, OH.  He is predeceased by his great grandparents, Richard Cathcart, Joyce Musick, Albert and Helen Wolf, Rush Robinette; uncles, Jesse Robinette and Jim...

Donald V. Trott, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Embrace Hospice House of the Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach. He was born on August 3, 1931 in Portland, Maine to the late James Trott & Rosemary (Clifford) Trott. Don proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Upon his honorable discharge, Don went on to be a proud teacher for many years. Following his retirement, Don was able to enjoy the finer things in life. Don was a 32nd degree Mason and...

Jose Ivan Gonzalez   Jose Ivan Gonzalez, 87, passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side on Thursday July 18, 2019 at the Lakes at Litchfield Assisting Living Facility in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He was born on February 13, 1932 in Guadalajara, Mexico to the late Jose Gonzalez & Maria Luisa (Castellanos) Gonzalez. Along with his parents, Jose is preceded in passing by his sisters, Gloria Ortega & Diana Orozco. Jose was a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon with...

Wanda Gail Branch, 73, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday July 18, 2019 at her home in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. She was born on March 12, 1946 in Gastonia, North Carolina to the late Thomas H. Steelman & Doris (Frye) Steelman. Along with her parents and Stepfather Leonard Bagwell, Wanda is preceded in passing by her son, Jeffery Eugene Branch. Wanda had an eye for beauty. In her free time, she could be found tending her gorgeous flowers....

James J. Wentzel, 78, passed away peacefully Thursday July 18, 2019 at Embrace Hospice House of the Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was born on September 26, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph & Frances Burger. Along with his parents, Jim is preceded in passing by his granddaughter Cait Wentzel. Jim was an outgoing man with a heart of gold. He treasured his family and time spent on the beach. In his free time, Jim loved to read, travel and watch...

Adam “David” Dellinger, 76, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Embrace Hospice House of the Grand Strand. He was born May 24, 1943 in Lincolnton, NC, son of the late Adam L. Dellinger and Juanita Cash Dellinger. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Jean Perry and a nephew, Michael Garner. Survivors include his wife, Linda Dellinger of Myrtle Beach; two sons, Matt Dellinger (Rachael) of Murrells Inlet and Dion Dula of Myrtle...

Clara Puerto (Gonzalez), a 30-year resident of New Rochelle NY, a 7-year resident of Scottsdale AZ and a 14-year resident of Conway SC surrounded by her family went peacefully to be with Jesus on July 13, 2019.   Clara was born on August 8, 1945 in Bogota Colombia to Alejandro & Blanca Gonzalez. She was the youngest of four children. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Abelardo (Al) and her children, Maria (Serkan) Cankurtaran of Conway SC; Claudia (Robert) Harhigh...

Alta Greer Sparks, 65, of Murrells Inlet, SC died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and close friends on July 12, 2019. She was born on July 29th, 1953 in Spartanburg, SC, the daughter of the late Jack Donald Greer and Elizabeth Craft Greer. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Frankie Edward Sparks (Eddie), sister Donna Greer of Florence, SC and a step-mother Shirley Greer Church of Florence, SC. Survivors include her two daughters,...

Maryann Paulette Matheny, 79, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was born on April 28, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to the late William Sr. and Irene Corley. Along with her parents, Maryann is reunited in death with her sisters Maureen Corley Gordon & Rita Corley Lilly; as well as her niece, Alicia Cutting. Maryann had a vibrant personality and smile that could...