All Obituaries

Catherine Cox Cavin age 81, daughter of the late Benjamin Gano Cox and Elizabeth Vaughn Cox, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her home in Surfside Beach, SC. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Rev. Donald E Cavin, children DeLeith Brooks (Cris Anderson), Sandra Pouncey (Ken), Scott Cavin (Jean), Wes Cavin (Lee Anne), 9 grandchildren (Blaire, Brittany, Joy, Blake, Kyle, JC, Anna, Mac, and Morgan), and 8 great-grandchildren (1 more on the way). Catherine and Don were...

Marjorie Dean, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at South Strand Hospital.  Born on September 13, 1943 in Bad Axe, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Avis McIntyre Kimball.  She was the loving wife of Walter Dean. She and Walter celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on November 21, 2020.  Marjorie was a cosmetology instructor for over 20 years with the Alamance Community College.  She and Walter enjoyed their summers in Graham, NC and...

Gary Rike, 65, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2020 at his home in Murrells Inlet, SC.  He was born February 2, 1955 in TItonka, IA, son of the late Arthur and Lorraine (Franzen) Rike.  In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his brother Dennis and brother-in-law Lester Freeman. Gary graduated from Iowa State University in 1977 and University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1981.  Gary completed his residency at Michael Reese Hospital,...

George Kenneth Sheppard, 56, of Myrtle Beach, formerly of Indian Land, SC, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020.  Born in Melbourne, FL. On December 20, 1963, George was a son of Linda Hutzler Sheppard and the late George W. Sheppard.  A proud veteran, George served in the US Army.  A lover of the great outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, camping, and boating.  George was fond of old cars, racing and country music.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge where spending...

Ralph Wilson Gates, Jr., 70, of Surfside Beach, SC passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 05, 1950 in Ludlow, MA son of the late Ralph Wilson Gates, Sr. and Patricia Berthena Wheeler Gates. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter, Rebekah Gates and brother-in-law, Ken Latour. Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Rosemarie A. DiLuzio-Gates of Surfside Beach; two daughters, Renata Morrissette and her husband Paul of Surfside...

Thomas Blanchard McFarland, 70, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at MUSC in Charleston. He was born July 20, 1950 in Lewistown, PA son of the late James Edward McFarland and Janet Alice Swyers McFarland. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his father-in-law Gerald Miller and mother-in-law, Viola (Hockenberry )Miller. Survivors include his loving wife of fifty years, Vivian (Miller) McFarland of Murrells Inlet; two sons, James McFarland of...

Harold (Junior) Mixer, also known as JR or Puff to his friends, 78, of Surfside Beach, SC passed away peacefully November 19, 2020 of pneumonia at Grand Strand Medical Center after a long bout of Alzheimers.  He was born the youngest of 10 children to Harold and Esther Mixer in Conneaut, OH. He spent the first 68 years of his life in Ashtabula, OH, attending Ashtabula High School, then moved to sunny South Carolina to be closer to his family. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 57...

Clarence William Bancalari, 76, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Conway Hospital.  Born on February 13, 1944, in Richmond, VA, he was a son of the late Clarence Ursul Bancalari and Margaret Parker Bancalari.  Known to his family and friends as “Billy”, “Bill” or “Red”, Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.  He grew up and remained in Richmond, VA from his birth until after his retirement...

Reverend Gilles Albert Belec, age 75 of Columbia, SC passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Rev. Belec was born September 18, 1945 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was the son of the late Pierre and Rita Belec. Rev Belec was the pastor of Calvary Community Church of Greater Columbia and served as the Bishop of the Communion of Evangelical Christian Ministers and Churches. He dedicated over fifty years of his life to the service of our Lord. Rev. Belec was also an author and recording...

Robert “Pepper” V. Young, III., 50, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at McLeod in Loris. He was born January 9, 1970 in Providence, RI son of the late Robert Vernon Young, Jr. and Annette Butler Young. Robert is survived by his sister, Heather K. Young of Pawtucket, RI; one aunt, Laura Baker of Murrells Inlet, SC; two nieces, Takara Roderick of Providence, RI and Sakari Roderick of Pawtucket, RI; and one nephew, Dasan Roderick of Providence,...