Goldfinch Funeral Home - Murrells Inlet

Jean Cecelia Forlano, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born, Jean Cecelia Coghlan, November 24, 1928 in the Yorkville Section of New York City. She attended schools in New York City; NJ and went to Middlesex College in New Brunswick, NJ for a Business degree for 2 years. She and her sister Kathleen "Kit" Maloney sang on W.W. R. L. Radio with "Aunt Martha's Children Hour" and performed with the Czechoslovakian T. J. Sokol Group with actor Paul Muni in "The Murder of Lidice" while living in New York City as well as U.S.O. during the second World War. While living in New Jersey, she worked for several major companies, North Brunswick Township Board of Education;...

Louella Nelson Bushnell, age 87, of Pawley's Island, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Embrace Hospice House. She was born on August 1, 1933 in Somerville, NJ to the late Walter & Anne Remphrey Nelson. Mrs. Bushnell was a member of the Murrells Inlet Presbyterian Church. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Franklyn Phillip Bushnell. Surviving is her first cousin, Matt Nelson, of Littleton, CO, second cousins Karen Schlauch, of Morrisville, PA, and Glen Sandberg, of East Brunswick, NJ. Graveside service will be held Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 11:00am, at Ocean Woods Cemetery with Rev. John Hopkins officiating. There will be a visitation 1 hour...

Louella Nelson Bushnell, age 87, of Pawley's Island, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Embrace Hospice House. She was born on August 1, 1933 in Somerville, NJ to the late Walter & Anne Remphrey Nelson. Mrs. Bushnell was a member of the Murrells Inlet Presbyterian Church. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Franklyn Phillip Bushnell. Surviving is her first cousin, Matt Nelson, of Littleton, CO, second cousins Karen Schlauch, of Morrisville, PA, and Glen Sandberg, of East Brunswick, NJ. Graveside service will be held Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 11:00am, at Ocean Woods Cemetery with Rev. John Hopkins officiating. There will be a visitation 1 hour...

Louella Nelson Bushnell, age 87, of Pawley's Island, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Embrace Hospice House. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, and will be announced by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.

Donald Edward McDowell, 93, of Myrtle Beach, passed away on June 15, 2021, at his residence with loved ones by his side. Donald was born June 26, 1927, in Milesburg, Pennsylvania, a son to the late Robert Leo McDowell Sr. and Almeda Rose McDowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear wife Delores Anne McDowell. In life, Donald proudly served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a faithful member of the Belin United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. He loved music and singing and enjoyed travelling. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. Donald was also a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge. His greatest joy in life however was spending...

Stephen David Seymour Jr., age 90 of Socastee, SC, passed away on June 15, 2021. Mr. Seymour was born in Sanford, NC, the son of the late Stephen D. Seymour Sr. and Pauline Blair Seymour. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1948 and later graduated from NC State College in 1953 with a degree in mechanical engineering and a commission as 2nd Lt. US Air Force Reserve. He trained and served as a radar maintenance officer at a remote site in Labrador. After being released from active duty, he worked as a design engineer for The Roberts Company and the Saco Lowell Shops in Sanford, NC. He transferred to Clemson, SC and worked for Saco Lowell R & D Center. In 1968, he left the textile...

Marilyn Joan LeComte, age 90, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, went to be with The Lord on Monday, June 14, 2021. For full obituary, please visit www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is serving the family.

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA Gerald "Jerry" Michael Jordan, 85, of Myrtle Beach, SC died on June, 12, 2021 of natural causes in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 27, 1936 to Michael Jordan and Regina in Rensselaer, New York. Enlisting at the age of 17, he went on to proudly serve on active duty with the United States Air Force for four years. Following his honorable discharge, on July 3, 1959 he married Karen Louisa. After moving from Rensselaer to East Schodack, New York they began to raise a family. He was predeceased by his devoted wife of 52 years, his younger brother Michael Jordan of Rensselaer of NY and his second son, Thomas Anthony Jordan of Surfside Beach,...

Mark Staton, age 68, beloved husband of Eva, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Tidelands Waccamaw Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Ironton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Hansel and Patsy Jo (Bowman) Staton. A Corporate Sales Manager for numerous businesses throughout the years. Mark loved the Lord and his greatest job was for Grand Strand Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon for many years. He loved his church and church family. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and caregiver who exemplified the best and was a role model for others. He cared for others more than he cared for himself, taking in his home over 30 people in need...

A memorial service for John B. Melvin will be held Friday, June 25 at St. Anne's Church in Annapolis at 1 pm. A reception will follow at The Annapolitan Club. The obituary appeared in the June 4 edition of the Capital.

A memorial service for John B. Melvin will be held Friday, June 25 at St. Anne's Church in Annapolis at 1 pm. A reception will follow at The Annapolitan Club. The obituary appeared in the June 4 edition of the Capital.

John Burwell Melvin, age 96, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, died on June 1, 2021 after a brief illness. Mr. Melvin was a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD, prior to moving to South Carolina in 1997. He was the son of the late Judge Ridgely P. Melvin of the Maryland Court of Appeals and the late Augusta B. Melvin. He attended elementary schools in Annapolis and attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. He joined the United States Marine Corps upon leaving high school and after boot camp training in Parris Island, SC, was transferred to Pre-College Training Course at Camp LeJeune, NC. Upon successful completion of that course, he was ordered to the Marine V-12 program at...

John Burwell Melvin, age 96, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, died on June 1, 2021 after a brief illness. Mr. Melvin was a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD, prior to moving to South Carolina in 1997. He was the son of the late Judge Ridgely P. Melvin of the Maryland Court of Appeals and the late Augusta B. Melvin. He attended elementary schools in Annapolis and attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. He joined the United States Marine Corps upon leaving high school and after boot camp training in Parris Island, SC, was transferred to Pre-College Training Course at Camp LeJeune, NC. Upon successful completion of that course, he was ordered to the Marine V-12 program at...

John Burwell Melvin, age 96, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, died on June 1, 2021 after a brief illness. Mr. Melvin was a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD, prior to moving to South Carolina in 1997. He was the son of the late Judge Ridgely P. Melvin of the Maryland Court of Appeals and the late Augusta B. Melvin. He attended elementary schools in Annapolis and attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. He joined the United States Marine Corps upon leaving high school and after boot camp training in Parris Island, SC, was transferred to Pre-College Training Course at Camp LeJeune, NC. Upon successful completion of that course, he was ordered to the Marine V-12 program at...

Dawn Fay Edinger age 81, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Low Country Hospice House Summerville, SC. Born in Reading, PA, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Fern Moyer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Edinger; a son in law, William Snyder and a sister, Charlotte Reed. Survivors include two daughters, Tammi Snyder of Myrtle Beach and Danielle Edinger of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Jason, Darrin, Robert Snyder of Myrtle Beach; six great-grandchildren, Jason, Jaelynn, Josslyn, Nathan, Cameron and Skylar Snyder; and a sister, Kay Eisenhower. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to: Dementia Society of American www.dementiasociety.org Sign an...

William David Wyman, 83, husband to Jane M. Wyman, formerly of Hampden, MA passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home following a lengthy illness. Please visit www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com for complete obituary. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is handling the arrangements.

William David Wyman, 83, husband to Jane M. Wyman, formerly of Hampden, MA passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home following a lengthy illness. Please visit www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com for complete obituary. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Joyce Putnam Eblen, age 71, of Myrtle Beach, passed away on April 22, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. Joyce was born on February 22, 1950 in Norristown, PA a daughter to the late Samuel and Mary Laudenslager. Joyce lived a life of variety. She was active in her church, enjoyed fellowship with her friends, loved to read at the beach, scrapbook, and watch baseball. In lieu of flowers, please make donations payable online to Operation Christmas Child, a cause dear to Joyce's heart, where she volunteered many years. She is survived by Milton, her husband of 44 years; Sons, Luke and Ben; grandchildren James and Owen; brother Sam and his wife Becky. Funeral service will be 10:00...

Donald Barron age 93, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Barron was born in Blue Creek, WV to the late Hazel and Michael Barron. He was a US Navy veteran and a member of Coastal Life Community Church. Mr. Barron retired from Union Carbide and pastored at several Baptist churches, in West Virginia. Mr. Barron is survived by his wife of 43 years Nancy, daughters; Sandra (Phillip) Kovacevich of Longwood, FL and Vicky Davidson of Charleston, WV., grandchildren; Sasha, Katrina, Jesse and great granddaughter; Mishka. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour...

Vivian Theresa Rain age 88, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her residence. Born in Johnstown, NY, she was a daughter of the late Barney Ortell and Nancy Darg. Vivian loved baking, hand sewing Barbie clothes, archery, pinball bowling, shopping and her pets. She was an active member of the VFW and a volunteer and organizer of many fundraisers. In addition to being a mom Vicki had a career in office management. She was preceded in death by Kenneth B. Baker and Kenneth E. Rain. Survivors include her children, Karen Wutch (Tom), Terri Bowman (Larry), Larry Baker (Brenda), Penny Reynolds (Frank) and Joelle Baker; grandchildren, Brian, Kelli, Brianne, Lauren, Jude, Sean, Jason, Kyle, Jimer,...

Carol Kitzaro went to be with her Lord at the age of 97 on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at home in Murrells Inlet, SC, with her family by her side. She previously resided in Goshen, NY. Carol was born August 20, 1923, in Wyszkow, Poland, and was raised in a convent from age 2 to 12. She was a kind, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She always had a smile and hug for everyone. She was the type of person that would give you the shirt off her back or the food from her mouth. Carol loved to bake and cook, especially her "world famous" pierogies. She also enjoyed going to Mass, making Roseries, watching Days of Our Lives, bingo and her birds.. She was a member of St...