Goldfinch Funeral Home - Murrells Inlet

Hope Jennings Nettles, 65, of Pawleys Island passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2022 with her husband by her side. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Nettles; a daughter, Sarah Nettles of Pawleys Island; stepmother, Preppy Jennings and stepbrother, Todd Breneman both of Greenville, NC. She recently celebrated her 26th wedding anniversary on August 31. She was predeceased by her own "Steel Magnolias" grandmothers, Gay Stull and Elsa Snead; mother, Marilyn Jennings; a sister, Joy Jennings; Her father, George Jennings also predeceased her. Hope graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, Virginia and attended the game on which the movie "Remember the Titans" was...

Rachael McCoy Kern age 40, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2022, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 2;00 PM Friday, August 26, 2022, at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel with an hour visitation prior to the service. To view the full obituary and sign the guestbook please visit www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

The Nugent family is heartbroken to share that their beloved matriarch Regina "Jean" Nugent, left us on August 5, 2022. She passed away peacefully and with uncompromising grace in her South Carolina home. Though we will forever grieve our loss, we find great comfort in knowing that she has been reunited with her one true love, Jack. When we reflect on Jean's life, it is impossible to list all the lives she enriched and, we are confident, saved. Her family wishes to acknowledge how proud we are to have shared her with those people. Jean was born a proud first-generation American to Slovak immigrants on April 16, 1935, to parents Matthew and Susan Smehosky in Dupont, Pennsylvania. The baby of...

Surfside Beach..... Leonard J. Tinelli age 88, passed away at his residence on July 21, 2022. Leonard was born in the Bronx, NY to the late Elizabeth and Frank Tinelli. Mr. Tinelli moved to Islip, NY in 1967 while working as the District Superintendent for the NYC Department of Sanitation, ultimately retiring after 24 years of service. Becoming a member of the volunteer Islip Fire Department in 1971. During his career as an engine company member, officer and then commanding officer, culminating as chief from 1984-1986. Mr. Tinelli is survived by his wife of 68 years, Janet, his children; Laura (Michael) Caligiuri, Karen Tinelli and Frank (Melissa) Tinelli, grandchildren; Michael...

Wayne Lee Reagle, age 88, of Pawleys Island, SC passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. Wayne was born May 7, 1934 in Salem, Ohio to the late Orvil & Edith Reagle. He attended Youngstown University before being drafted into the United States Army, where he honorably served his country. He worked as an accountant at Chem Central Chemical Distributor in Pittsburgh before retiring after 33 years of dedicated service. Upon moving to Pawleys Island, Wayne worked for 20 years for Hamilton Electric. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judith Yost Reagle; daughters, Lisa (Timothy) Creese, and Tanya (Judson) Russell; grandchildren, Branden (Sarah) Creese,...

George Rhodes "Gerry" Sherwin, 81, died on June 8, 2022, in Murrells Inlet, S.C., at home with family, friends, and hospice care. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 27th, at 1 p.m., Goldfinch Funeral Home Beach Chapel, 11528 Frontage Rd. (US 17 Bypass) Murrells Inlet, S.C. Reverend Margaret Allen Hiller from Unity MB will officiate. The service will be live streamed. Visit www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/sherwin. Mr. Sherwin's obituary will have the live stream link posted 15 minutes before service time. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is handling arrangements.

George Rhodes "Gerry" Sherwin, 81, died on June 8, 2022 in Murrells Inlet, SC, at home with family, friends, and hospice care. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 27th at 1:00PM, Goldfinch Funeral Home Beach Chapel, 11528 Frontage Rd. (US 17 Bypass) Murrells Inlet, SC. Reverend Margaret Allen Hiller from Unity MB will officiate. The service will be live streamed. Visit www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/sherwin. Mr. Sherwins obituary will have the live stream link posted 15 minutes before service time. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is handling arrangements.

William "Pete" MacKay, age 91, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully in Pawleys Island, SC. He was the beloved son of the late Joseph F. MacKay and Muriel Aggas MacKay; brother of Joel MacKay and Jo Carole Bundy. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ann Marie "Amy" Boe MacKay. He is survived by his children, Linda Long, William MacKay Jr., and Tracy Slaybaugh, as well as 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and his current wife, Mary Yurok. Pete was a graduate of Hooker High School and Purdue University and a veteran of the Korean War. Upon returning from Korea, Pete worked for Westinghouse before making a career change into finance. He worked as an investment...

A legend is gone...Major (Ret) John "Speedy" Webster passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family at age of 94 on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Born in Statesville, NC, he was a son of the late Elree and Beatrice Gilleland Webster. John enlisted in the Navy in 1945 and spent the last months of WWII in the Pacific Theater guarding Japanese POWs. After WWII, he attended Duke University where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force and became a pilot flying P-51s, F-86l, T-33s and various other aircraft. During the Korean War he flew 21 combat missions and amassed 54 hours in a T-6 Texan as a Forward Air Controller. Continuing his tradition of service to the...

Jimmy Motley, 90 Years a Legend James Edwin "Jimmy" Motley, 90, of Murrells Inlet passed away peacefully in his home on Sun-day, April 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy served proudly as a heavy equipment mechanic in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. As an active member and Director of the Omar Vettes Shriner Unit, he could often be seen driving a miniature Corvette in holiday parades throughout the Lowcountry. He was especially proud of his fundraising work for Shriners' Hospitals across the U.S. and on several occasions, visited the hospitals in Greenville, SC and Pigeon Forge, TN. Jimmy grew up as one of eight children of Wade and Ellen Motley of Columbia,...

Mary Ann Compton Teetor, one of God's best people, died April 3 at her home in Pawleys Island. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 28, 1928, to Clara Ruth (Meid) and Charles William Compton. The family lived at varying times in Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana. Mary Ann attended the Carmel and Indianapolis public schools, graduating from Shortridge High School in 1946. With both of Mary Ann's older brothers in the army in Pacific WW2 combat, her mother needed a full-time job. Although a full-time high school student, Mary Ann took over the housekeeping and cooking duties for the family until her brothers returned safely. However, she refused to let that interfere with her...

Lawrence "Norman" Harnden age 75 of Surfside Beach, South Carolina passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at his residence. Norman was born in Washington, DC to the late Louise and Lawrence Harnden. Norman was a US Army veteran and worked as a meatcutter for Giant Food, Inc. in Waldorf, Maryland. Following his move to Surfside Beach SC he enjoyed umpiring several softball leagues. Norman is survived by his wife Nancy of 47 years, daughter Kelli (George) Wilkey of Waldorf MD, daughter Karin Harnden of Surfside Beach, SC, and son Kevin (Jaime) Harnden of Mechanicsville, Virginia; grandchildren Luke, Ryleigh, and Blake; and brothers Charles, Robert and Larry Harnden. A Funeral Service will be...

David Ronald Hufford of Georgetown, South Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on February 27, 2022. Ron was born in Perrysburg, Ohio on December 11,1934 to Gertrude (Best) and Joseph Hufford. He graduated from Perrysburg High School in 1953. Ron joined the Marine Corps in 1954 and served until 1957. In 1954 Ron married Shirley Sue Sarver and had three children Brian, Anita, and Lisa. Ron and Carollynn Bembenek married in 1985. This began their 36 year journey as partners in marriage, friendship, business and as grandparents. Ron was owner of Hufford Construction where he worked at the furniture market in High Point, North Carolina for years. Ron enjoyed golf, the ocean, fishing,...

Candace Rae Little, 40, died Saturday February 19th surrounded by friends and family. Born in Middlebury, VT, she lived in both Vergennes, VT and Ticonderoga, NY. She was a graduate of Ticonderoga High School. She gave birth to her son Zane who was the love her life in 2002. In 2011, Candace and her best friend Nikki moved to SC. With aspirations of being an educator and the opportunity to watch her son play baseball year-round Candace had a clear vision on how she wanted to live her life. Unfortunately, in early 2012 Candace was diagnosed with LAM's disease which thwarted her career plans. However, LAMS never stopped her from watching her son play ball. Throughout Candace's journey with...

Candace Rae Little, 40, of Surfside Beach South Carolina - who is remembered for her strength, courage, and enduring friendships passed away Saturday February 19th surrounded by friends and family at MUSC Hospital. Candace was born in Middlebury, VT on October 5th, 1981 and lived in both Vergennes, VT and Ticonderoga, NY. She was a 1999 graduate of Ticonderoga High School and she gave birth to her son Zane who was the love her life in 2002. In 2011, Candace and her best friend Nikki decided they no longer wanted to brave the cold winters in the north, so they packed up their belongings, and moved together down to Myrtle Beach, SC. With aspirations of being an educator and the opportunity...

Clara Margaret Hull Ward, age 88, of Myrtle Beach, passed away February 1, 2022 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Clara was born March 13, 1933 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Roy & Genevieve Hull. Clara attended the Shenadoah Conservatory of Music where she graduated in 1955 with a Bachelors of Music Education Degree majoring in piano and minoring in organ. She went on to teach music for the public schools in Michigan, West Virginia and Delaware before she retired after 40 years of dedicated service. She also served as church organist for several different churches over the years including Patmos United Methodist Church and Huddleston United Methodist Church, both in...

Clara Margaret Hull Ward, age 88, of Myrtle Beach, passed away February 1, 2022 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Clara was born March 13, 1933 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Roy & Genevieve Hull. Clara attended the Shenadoah Conservatory of Music where she graduated in 1955 with a Bachelors of Music Education Degree majoring in piano and minoring in organ. She went on to teach music for the public schools in Michigan, West Virginia and Delaware before she retired after 40 years of dedicated service. She also served as church organist for several different churches over the years including Patmos United Methodist Church and Huddleston United Methodist Church, both in...

Clara Margaret Hull Ward, age 88, of Myrtle Beach, passed away February 1, 2022 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Clara was born March 13, 1933 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Roy & Genevieve Hull. Clara attended the Shenadoah Conservatory of Music where she graduated in 1955 with a Bachelors of Music Education Degree majoring in piano and minoring in organ. She went on to teach music for the public schools in Michigan, West Virginia and Delaware before she retired after 40 years of dedicated service. She also served as church organist for several different churches over the years including Patmos United Methodist Church and Huddleston United Methodist Church, both in...

Susan Mueller (Whitley), 77, of Pawleys Island, S.C. passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022. She was predeceased by her father, Edward Whitley, and her mother Miriam Whitley. Susan was the beloved wife of James Mueller of Pawleys Island, S.C., devoted mother of Douglas Lemberg of Toms River, N.J., and his wife, Cheryl, loving sister to Priscilla Whitley-Matthews of Atlanta, loving aunt to Aurora Matthews-Stolz of Atlanta, and super-mom to her dog Jake. Susan graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 1962. After college in Virginia, she worked at ABC Network for sportscaster, Howard Cosell. As Mr. Cosell's right-hand gal, she attended various high-profile sporting events and was in...

Raymond F. "Ray" Bittner passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the age of 85 with his wife by his side. Ray was born on January 13, 1937, in Queens, NY to the late Raymond and Grace Bittner. He travelled his whole life. He graduated from high school in the morning and joined the US Army in the afternoon. The Army promised to teach him photography, but instead sent him to Le Havre, France where he was assigned to the engineers, building roads and bridges. After leaving the Army in the late 1950's, he worked as a traveling salesman in the garment industry. For over 50 years he worked in the men's garment business as a salesman, a merchandiser and designer. He was a...

Sarah Kathy Gray, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the age of 71. Kathy was born on August 24, 1950, in Georgetown, SC to the late James T. and Sarah Lee Stewart Smith. Kathy lived life "her way". She was a loving mother and grandmother and family was the most important thing to her. She devoted her life to raising her daughters. She was a strong, independent, hard-working woman who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She is survived by her daughters Melissa Gray Moschgat and her husband John of Pawleys Island and Sheree Lanford and her husband Scott of Pawleys Island; grandchildren Patrick Lanford, Camryn Lanford, Sophie Moschgat and Jack Moschgat: brother Jimmy...