All Obituaries

Elizabeth “Lib” Benton Cox, 93, died on September 29, 2026. She was born March 25, 1933, in Myrtle Beach inside the Ocean Forest Hotel, where her parents, Everett Horry Benton and Lucille B. Benton, were employed. It is impossible to encapsulate her life of 93 years in the few words an obituary allows. Her early adult years were marked by her close connection with family and their work in the motel business. Later, she and her husband, Wilburn Esters Cox, owned and managed the ...

Brenda Kaye Tuel, age 75, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. Brenda was born on July 15, 1951, in Washington, D.C., to the late Mattie Lee Williams and James Edward Wood. On August 21, 1976, Brenda married the love of her life, Robert Dell Tuel, at Riverdale Baptist Church in Riverdale, Maryland. Together, they built a life centered around love and family and shared 50 years of marriage. Brenda was dedicated to both her education and her career. She ...

At home with his loving family, Richard Clyde Capps, Jr. went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, SC, at 93 years of age. He was born on May 1, 1933 in Mullins, SC. Clyde’s family moved to Myrtle Beach, SC when he was 8 years old. His father was going to manage the Nuway Laundry where Clyde also started working when he was 12 years old. Clyde was an original Myrtle Beach boy. His family built a home on 14th Avenue North on Chester Street, one block from the beach. ...

John Lewis Walters, 77, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026. Born 7/26/49 to Charles and Elsie Walters in Manhattan, NY. Brother to Frank, Judy, Nancy, Diane, and Denise.  They moved to Greenlawn, NY, where, at the young age of 13 he met his future bride of 56 years, Carol (later known as Carol Jean). As husband and wife, they welcomed 4 children, Jill (husband Gerard), Cheri (husband Don), Dave (wife Lori), and Christine, in their home in Setauket, NY.  They would ...

Roland David (Dave) Rotty, 92, passed away at Embrace Hospice, Myrtle Beach, SC on September 30, 2026. Dave was born in Grand Island, NE on November 13, 1933 to Roland and Bernice Rotty. Dave is survived by his wife, Pat; his daughter, Kathy Jackson (Alan); his son Kevin Ro (Kimber); four grandsons, Stuart Jackson, Keith Jackson, Ian Rotty (Grace), and Jack Rotty (Emily); a great granddaughter Adeline Rotty; and sister-in-law Jackie Ratcliff.  After being ...

Edward A. Reiss “Ed”, 66, formerly of Claymont and New Castle, Delaware, went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2026, holding the hand of his beloved wife of forty-eight years, Karen (Smith). Ed was born and raised in Claymont, Delaware, and was one of three children born to Forrest A. Reiss and Mardella A. Reiss (Knief). From an early age, Ed was an important part of the family business, Reiss’s Sunoco, founded by his grandfather in 1926. The family business ...

David Michael Keen, 72, husband of Ruth Keen, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at Grand Strand Medical Center. Mr. Keen was born July 17, 1954 in Washington, DC; son of the late William P. Keen and Florence Cherone Keen.  He was a CO Technician for Verizon.  He was an avid Washington Nationals fan Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Ruth Anne Johnson Keen; children, Lucas Andrew Keen, David Michael Keen, Jr., Michael Joseph (Rachel) Keen and Susan Angela (Thomas Peterson) ...

William (Bill) G. Bellamy, 83, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at his home on September 23, 2026. Bill was born in Conway, South Carolina, to the late Robert Lyles Bellamy, Sr. and Lionell Hughes Bellamy. A lifelong resident of Myrtle Beach, he graduated from Myrtle Beach High School and attended Clemson University. Following his time at Clemson, Bill returned home to join his father at the family business, Robert L. Bellamy & Associates, founded in 1942. He and his brother ...

Carole M Hunter of Myrtle Beach, SC passed on Sept. 23, 2026.  Born Carole Ann Morneau to David and Stella (Ogozalek) Morneau.  She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Richard.  She is also survived by her 2 daughters, Judie and Debbie, her son, Glenn and his wife Tracey.  She leaves behind her sister (Elaine), sister-in-law (Judith), four grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was employed at SNET in Connecticut before leaving to raise a family.  Services ...

Emily Taylor Lichtmann, 90 years young of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. Emily was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1936 to Charles and Katherine Kabrich. Emily is an amazing person, magnificent Mother, wonderful wife who loved to be with her loving husband, Manfred “Dutch” for 68+ years. Emily was devoted to the family and raised 3 wonderful children. Emily was always caring for others and always putting others first. Her humility and ...