Her knowledge of the Lowcountry led to a job at the Chamber of Commerce. She earned a masters degree and a doctorate in education from the University of South Carolina. He was also a consummate storyteller. He was 69. His son, William Light Kinney III, died in 1989. In addition to his wife of 47 years, he is survived by his daughter, Tanya Ackerman; his granddaughter, Lauren Ropp; his brother, Russell Ackerman (Fran); and his niece, Jennifer Kahl. Gualala obituaries include personal information on the character of the deceased and the accomplishments to his/her name. He then joined his parents in the operation of Marlboro Publishing Co. and in 1972 bought the business. Harvey Wade Purcell of Surfside Beach died unexpectedly on July 31. Mrs. Tiller had a gift for making others feel welcome and could always find a connection with those she had just met. She was a member of the Assembly, the Debutante Club, the Junior League of Greenville, the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America and All Saints Church, where she served on the Altar Guild for 35 years. He founded National Home Respiratory Care, a home health care provider, in 1990. Another sister, Ruth Ann Elliott, died before her as did her half-sister, Linda Kaye Bryant; her niece, Tari Elliott; her nephew, Billy Jarvis; her great-grandson, Luke Robert Hildebrand; and her cocker spaniels, Gus, Peaches, Scooter and Sammy. She also crafted home decor items. The family will receive visitors for one hour prior to the service. Tiller, 82, co-owner of two Hammock Shops businesses, Dr. Thomas W. Kelly Jr., 83, dentist taught at UNC, Hope J. Nettles, 65, made career in banking, LeRoy MacSorley, 84, deputy probation director, Ruth A. Cumuze, 95, enjoyed history and carpentry, Aubrey E. Johnson, 89, worked for International Paper, Doug Billings, 80, rose to Holiday Inn board from smallest inn, Bill Wickliffe, 78, left Ford to help run retail business, Donald T. Caudell, 86, started telecom company, Dr. John Vernberg, 96, founding director of Baurch Institute, David E. Brewer, 92, former Heritage resident, David Stafford, 75, retired Naval officer worked for NASA, Gary Stalvey, 64, loved time on Winyah Bay, Adele Brandigon, 79, former Spanish teacher, Maryan Caughman-May, 91, business owner was active in church, Ann W. MacDonald, 84, enjoyed all things Irish, Hazel M. Hildebrand, 91, started nursing career at 50, Dorothy J. MacDonnell, 89, community and church volunteer, H. Wade Purcell, 69, owned real estate company, William S. Barber, 80, won 2008 SCGA senior title, Ronald C. Gould, 85, retired airline pilot, Ron Jolly, 67, had career as computer programmer, Dave Halpin, 77, worked for elevator companies, Olin R. Warren Jr., 80, volunteer baseball coach, Gertrude T. Chandler, 100, won gold at London flower show, Lila M. Fairey, 88, former Pawleys Island resident, Benjamin Paget, 85, owned the family car dealership, Anne Salley, 55, led marketing for Smith Medical Clinic, Charles J. Muratore, 80, coached Little League teams, Doug Harvey, 81, businessman answered call to Anglican ministry, Sylvia E. Guthrie, 76, former county school administator, William G. Moore Jr., 81, started commercial realty company, Paul Z. DuBois, 86, librarian was a Pulitzer Prize nominee, Joseph A. Chiarilli Jr., 64, owner of Classic Style Homes, Christine M. Testa, 88, retired math teacher, Rusty Langley, 86, worked 40 years in textile industry, Anthony H. Dallas, 53, GHS grad worked as electrician, R.J. Bubber Ferdon, 91, businessman chaired hospital boards, Betty L.G. Gualala, CA City Data | Population, Maps, Homes, Statistics - MovingIdeas Memorials may be made to Prince George Winyah Church, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the Surfrider Foundation or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Mr. Latta enjoyed traveling the world, playing golf, watching University of Oklahoma football and Boston Red Sox games, and spending quality time with his extended family at their cottage on Lake Rescue in Ludlow, Vt., where he was an active member of the Lake Rescue Association. She and her husband of 64 years, Bruce, lived in Wisconsin before moving to the Pawleys Island area 17 years ago. He later created and led the hotel and hospitality products marketing division of the federal Resolution Trust Corp. during the savings and loan crisis. Mr. Ackerman and his wife became well known in the area, playing in a jazz quintet, which led to European performances, all the while continuing to compose and write charts. Add them Subscribe to new obituaries Christine Marie Odenweller-Bussard Aug 31, 1951 Sep 16, 2019 Gualala, CA It was named -30-, the symbol journalists traditionally used to indicate the end of a story. Gualala Bluff Trail Bowling Ball Beach Gualala Arts Center Gualala Point Regional Park Alinder Gallery of Photography Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery Cooks Beach Manchester Beach Ocean Cove Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum Navarro Vineyard and Winery B. Bryan Preserve Pebble Beach Black Point Beach City of Ten Thousand Buddhas Arena Theater He grew up in Easley, and attended and played football at Easley High School before entering the University of South Carolina and majoring in English. Deann Spector Ferri of Pawleys Island died Oct. 17. They took their hammocks to a garden show in New York the next year and got orders from major retailers. She was a talented artist and designer. He earned acceptance into Officers Candidate School, received a masters degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., and worked for NASA at the Pentagon. From 1999 to 2017, he served on the faculty of the dental department of Horry-Georgetown Technical College, helping train approximately 540 dental assistants and hygienists. He spent 28 years as an orthopedic surgeon, focusing on total joint replacements at Lewis Gale Clinic before retiring in Georgetown in 2001. Raymond loved life and everyone that he came across, his family said. The resident population of this county is 86,265 and has a population rank of 603 out of all the places in the United States. There was the tale about him riding in a carriage at Buckingham Palace, where he had friends, past the startled queens window. There is a guest book at burroughsfh.com. In addition to his parents, his sisters, Elizabeth L. Middleton and Alberta L. Quattlebaum, died before him. Find obituaries in Gualala newspapers. She is survived by four daughters, Judy Lynn Johnson (Robert) of Pawleys Island, Janet Lea Brauer (Marty) of Aurora, Colo., Jennifer Lori Haas (Paul) of Colorado Springs and Jill Leanne Gunn (Troy) of Houston; seven grandchildren, Jordan Bethea (Nick) of Fayetteville, Ark., Peyton Johnson of Nashville, Savannah Haas of Colorado Springs, Hope Brauer of Aurora, Zachary Elder (Catherine) of New Braunfels, Texas, and Sydney Elder of New Braunfels; two great-grandchildren, Kaiya Bethea and Devon Bethea, both of Fayetteville; one brother; Eloy Silva of San Isidro; three sisters, Esiquia Escobar (Omar) of Riviera, Texas, Beatriz Johnson (David) of Pasadena, Texas, and Martha Matlock of Tomball, Texas; eight nieces, Elisa Perez, Andrea Banda, Stacie Ramirez, Brandie Vasquez, Lori Diehl, Julie Bone, Billie Matlock and Bobbie Joe Garcia; four nephews, Omar Noe, Andrew Christopher, Gavin Bone and Joe David Garcia of Santa Elena, Texas; and a sister-in-law, Reta Duncan. Throughout his life, he held many jobs, always ensuring his family was well taken care of and safe. He also served as vice chairman of the South Carolina Hall of Fame. Designed by the renowned architect Michael Baron-Wike, this 3BR, 2.5BA home offers stunning ocean views, luxury amenities, and a hot tub. Gualala, California Online Obituaries | Ever Loved She was a passionate sponsor of St. Judes Hospital. She was an honorary member of the Georgetown Garden Club, past member of the DAR, National Society of the Colonial Dames of America and the St. Annes Chapter of Prince George Winyah Church. He was born Jan. 20, 1933, in Patrick, the son of Arthur Whitfield Johnson and Julia Lee Pankey Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marilyn Langley; his sister Salley Batson (Elliott) of Greenville; his sons, Russell Langley (Robin) of Charlotte, Christopher Langley (Beth) of Spartanburg and Brian Langley (Kerry) of Buford, Ga.; his daughter, Inger Lilleoer (Hans) of Denmark; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Stunning Oceanfront Retreat w/King Beds & Hot Tub! She will be interred in the family plot at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Weather. Theodore Stuart Royall Jr., 83 of Pawleys Island and Durham, N.C., died April 19. She was 94. He and Anne eventually expanded the company to include their two sons, Gray (Andrea) and Blaine (Heather). He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jan Stafford; his daughters Sherry Broeker (Chad), Brandy Bouch (Tobey), Jamie Johns (Darrell) and Laura Erskine (Tony); 12 grandchildren; a sister, Barbara June Newnam (Bob); a brother, Jeff Stafford; and many nieces and nephews. Upon retirement, he worked in real estate at Pawleys Island for several years. I felt like John Henry was a mentor for me in so many ways, White says. She was born Feb. 2, 1925, in Florence, the daughter of John James and Elizabeth Gregg Clemmons. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. today at All Saints Church. It was a service station, liquor store and, in the beginning, a restaurant that became a small bar. In 2001, they got a contract from the U.S. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish his whole life. Joseph Anthony Chiarilli Jr. of Murrells Inlet died May 6 at his home surrounded by family after a long illness. A memorial service was held April 11 at the old All Saints Church. Margaret Frances Queen Moran died Dec. 30 at the Lakes of Litchfield. Mr. Ferdon served with the 24th Infantry Division in Japan and the 45th Infantry Division in the Korean War as a rifle platoon leader and company commander. Dr. Mull was an avid volunteer at both organizations. University, 9967 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; his daughters, Casey and Emily, and his sons-in-law, Will and Andrew; and his grandchildren, Ruth, Elizabeth, Henry, Sam, Matthew and David. All four family members worked in the store, and on the weekends, Hazel would drive back to Ohio to visit her mother, with her own daughter, Lonna , sleeping on the front seat. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church, 310 Prince Creek Parkway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. His family thanked the staff of Prince George Healthcare Center in Georgetown and Veteran Village for their kindness and care. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing bridge and spending time with her family. Moises Coria from Gualala, CA. He was a longtime contributor to the S.C. Press Association, was a past president of that organization and president of the SCPA Foundation. Heaven was all three together with the Cowboys winning. He was 64. Armada Halogen is the leading technology powered travel security risk management company with swift response capabilities. In 1953, she met the love of her life, Thomas A. MacDonnell. His family thanked Amedysis Hospice and his many caregivers, including Dana Funny and Victorious Graham. He was a great storyteller who was strong in every sense. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lila Kittredge Endowment Fund at Christ Church Episcopal School, 245 Cavalier Dr., Greenville, SC 29607 or to a charity of your choice. Later, she became a member of Christ Church in Murrells Inlet. Charles Joseph Muratore of the Tradition Club died May 17 at his home. He would rather play music than eat when he was hungry and rarely went a day in life without playing. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. In addition to surfing, he was an avid soccer fan and coached the JV boys team at Waccamaw High for many years. She began her career as a first-grade teacher, assistant principal and curriculum coordinator in Irmo with Lexington School District 5. A graduate of Limestone College, she worked for a time as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. She was born on April 9, 1942, in Cleveland, the daughter of William A. Riehl and Talitha H. Riehl. Dr. DuBois was remembered as a delightful human being with the ability to quote extensively from anything hed ever read. He was an inaugural member of the advisory board for the resort and tourism program at Coastal Carolina University, where the family held football season tickets. Mrs. Divney loved spending time playing cards with her friends at the Tradition clubhouse, eating out with family and friends and cooking for her family. In addition to his business interests, he was active in leadership roles at All Saints, Waccamaw, and The Abbey, serving as senior and junior warden, the vestry and stewardship. They lived in Melrose for 39 years and raised a family of five children. He worked at Baystate Elevator starting in 1971 and finished his career out at Otis Elevator, where he retired at the age 58. She instilled in their children a strong sense of faith, family and community. She was 79. A reception will follow. I think, if anything, Ive had a feel for the landscape, Lachicotte said at the 50th anniversary of the Hammock Shops. James Edward Thomas Reed of Myrtle Beach, a former Litchfield Country Club resident, died April 21. Mr. ONeal had many loves including movies and music from all decades. They retired to Pawleys Island in 1993. Mr. Langley worked in the textile industry over 40 years. Mrs. Teetor was one of Gods best people, her family said. John was appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and graduated with a degree in engineering in 1962. She was remembered for her dynamic personality, her love of fun, and the peach fluffs she made each Fourth of July. She met her future husband, Thomas Testa, at Montclair State College, where she graduated as a mathematics major in 1954. This business was a success with the horses winning many ribbons and grand championships until Pams untimely death in 2008. Mr. Moore moved to Atlanta in 1970 where he met and married Natalie Joy Norris. In 1989, Mrs. The family lived at varying times in Indianapolis and Carmel, Ind., where Mary Ann attended public schools. It was there in Chicago that he met his wife, Winona. Ruth Ann Cumuze of Pawleys Island died Sept. 8 at her home surrounded by her family. He enjoyed a long career in the commercial real estate industry, with the Myrick Co. and his own brokerage, the WG Moore Co., specializing in the sales of office buildings and shopping centers. There he was introduced to his future wife, Margaret Ren Pegues. She described her days working as busy, always being different and always there to help. There were three Baldwins in his unit during basic training. The couple began life together in Richmond, where Doug started his civilian career in banking. Judith Ray ODonovan of Heritage Plantation died March 20 with her mother and three sisters at her bedside after waging a valiant battle with COVID and pre-existing lung conditions. Hilton House in Gualala with Ocean Views. Interment will follow in the church columbarium. View All Obituaries (02-23-2023 - 03-02-2023) LOCAL EVENTS Meetings Georgetown County Board of Education: First and third Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., Beck Education Center. He served in the occupation of Japan. When Mr. Caughman joined Jeff Hunt Machinery Co. as a private boat captain, the couple moved back to Columbia. Carl Jackson Brakebill III of Knoxville, Tenn., died Nov. 21 in Pawleys Island surrounded by his family. It started as a six-month contract and has continued to operate ever since. Lachicotte was inspired by shopping areas he saw while selling hammocks around the country. He was born Nov. 12, 1936, in Rock Island, Ill., the son of Carroll and Helen Kain Gould. He would spend each morning on the beach in worship of Gods creation and talking to Jesus. He went to a two-room school at what is now the corner of Highway 17 and Waverly Road. He was a member of Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the infantry and after officer basic course was off to Korea where he served 15 months. In between, he served on the executive committee of the county Democratic Party, which he said was the only way to get things done. She and Mr. Caughman ran the Garden City Pier for several years. It is a stunning location on the rugged north. Daniel Lee Webb of Hagley Estates died March 1 at the Lakes at Litchfield. She served as past president of the Junior League of Huntington, past president of the Junior League Garden Club, board member of the Huntington Symphony and the United Way as well as a member of the Ivy Dance Club. They were married in 1951. Her son Bret Hansen Ferri died before her. Rooms. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association at als.org or to the charity of your choice. Thomas Barksdale Huguenin of Litchfield Beach died Nov. 23 at home with his family by his side. Box 90611, Washington, DC 20091; Agape Hospice, 3938 Business 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576; or San Isidro Catholic Church, 5160 FM 1017, San Isidro, TX 78588. Tank capacity at TOPW is about 525,000 gallons. He worked his way up to chief technician. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. He grew up in Ohio and attended Kent State University. UPDATE 1/3/21 The Gualala woman who went missing last week has been found dead on her own property after a couple day search The body of Kerry Bonnano, 69 of Gualala, was found by Mendocino County Search and Rescue, according to a social media post from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. He was born July 19, 1944, in Guthrie, Okla., the son of Iris and Helen Latta. Ross Chellis. She graduated in 1959 from Socastee High School, where she was crowned Miss Socastee. After leaving Columbia, he worked for a jewelry shop inside the Gay Dolphin gift shop in Myrtle Beach. Gary Rouse Stalvey of Georgetown died Aug. 24 at his home. Brians childhood was filled with explosive adventures, including summers boating, winters skiing, yearly trips to the family farm in Canada and time surrounded by family and friends. Obituaries Gualala CA - Gualala Death Records - AmericanTowns Get death information, see service details and more. She worked briefly for International Paper Co. before starting a 38-year career at Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Gualala River 32 Bodies of Water By Tricia2980 A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Known as Lea, she was born Aug. 15, 1941, in San Isidro, Texas, a daughter of Marcelo Silva and Juliana Pena. 0. It was there he met his future wife, Lenora Ann Len Carson. Gualala Vacation Rentals | Houses and More | Airbnb They lived for 35 years in South Charleston, W.Va., where Mrs. Dickert was an active member of the Womans Club. She was married to the late Wilbur Roslyn Rossie Chandler. A celebration of her life was held Sunday at Burroughs Funeral Home. He grew up there and in Spartanburg. ROXANNE CLAFLIN Obituary - Neptune Society Of Northern California Put a Manhattan in his hand and watch the mischief come out. Morton T Kelsey (1917 - 2001) - Gualala, CA - AncientFaces He was born Oct. 28, 1950, in Sewickly, Pa., the son of Richard and Dorothy Comfort. She sewed beautifully, from stylish outfits for herself to school clothes, cheerleader uniforms, prom and bridesmaid dresses, even a wedding gown. Robert Jacob George Big Daddy Ackerman, a musician, composer and music educator, died Dec. 27 at his home surrounded by his family. He was active in many mens Bible studies, Cursillo and the Lions Club. Mrs. Testa was a member of Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, where she was active in the Womens Club, serving as a model at its benefit fashion show. In 2013, he received the Patron Emeritus Award for outstanding support of the college. A graveside service will be held Saturday at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. William Wickliffe of Mount Gilead died Sept. 8 at his home while comforted by his family following a long illness. Be prepared with the most accurate 10-day forecast for Gualala, CA with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from The Weather Channel and Weather.com He was trusted, respected and loved by his clients and all who he had working relationships with. A celebration of his life was held Sunday at the DeBordieu Club. In 2022, the Marlboro Chamber of Commerce named its annual Community Leader Award in his honor. Donna Louise Schroer of Pawleys Island died April 1 in Murrells Inlet. Obituaries & Newspapers California Gualala Independent Coast Observer Independent Coast Observer PO Box 1200 Gualala, California 95445 Mendocino County (707) 884-3501 Obituary Information Independent Coast Observer - Online Newspaper Local Newspaper Obituaries A celebration of life service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Burroughs Funeral Home in Murrells Inlet. He was Pops to his 10 grandchildren and his four step-grandchildren. They adored him and glowed in his presence. Whether you're traveling with friends, family, or even pets, Vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including internet/wifi and pool. Mr. Johnson served in the S.C. National Guard and worked for International Paper Co. During those years, they spent many summers at their camp, Any Isle, in Canterbury, N.H. Memorials may be made to the Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund in care of The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC, 29409. He loved to say, Hard to beat a good burger!, He was both parts of fun-loving: funny and loving. His in-laws, Leota Meyers and Tom Shackleford, and nephew, Michael Creighton ONeal, died before him. Gualala, CA Homes For Sale & Real Estate - ColdwellBankerHomes She grew up in Georgetown and on Wicklow Hall Plantation. Memorials may be made to to the Greenville Shriners Childrens Hospital at lovetotherescue.org. It was his 32nd birthday. Obituary Richard (Dick) Edwin Balch was born in Los Angeles, California, November 2, 1930. Mrs. Schroer was a founding member of Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church. Mr. Warren was a generous giver of his time and touched many lives everywhere he went. Her brother, Charles Dowdy, died before her. She then worked for the Horry County School District for over 25 years. He worked for IBM Corp., PCA International, Fritch Butterfield Co., Prime Equities and Goodyear & Associates. Mr. Goode worked for 35 years for First National City Bank on Park Avenue in New York. Mr. Latta worked for IBM for 34 years, retiring in 2001. Memorials be made to the American Legion of Pawleys Island. As an Army Airborne Ranger, Mr. ONeal served tours in Aschaffenburg, Germany, and two tours in Vietnam, where he was awarded two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, Combat Infantrymans Badge, Air Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. When she moved into an assisted living facility, Mrs. Hildebrand kept a watchful eye over her fellow residents, making sure their needs were addressed by the staff. Jerry attended the U.S. Little Doc and his two sisters,Elizabeth and Alberta, made them, too. Rev. He was born Oct. 26, 1933, the only child of William Light Kinney and Annie Laurie Mayer Kinney. She graduated from Dreher High School and attended nursing school before marrying Milburn G. Caughman Jr. in 1951. He discovered a YouTube video of a riff by John Henry with 30,000 hits. He graduated in 1949 with a degree in horticulture. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. at San Isidro Catholic Church.