Goldfinch Funeral Home - Murrells Inlet

Andrew Sarafino of Pawleys Island, SC passed away on January 3, 2025. Andrew was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Bradley Gardens in 1946. After retiring, Andrew moved to Pawleys Island, SC in 2011. Andrew married Patricia Kurman in 1961 and together they raised four children. After serving in the United States Navy, he began his career in banking. He was a banker for more than fifty years with most of his career as a Vice President at Somerset Trust Company. Andrew loved to volunteer and was Commissioner of the Bradley Gardens Little Loop as well as coaching boys in Junior Pony League. He was a member of the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce and Holy Trinity Church. He was an avid...

Herbert S. Herrman, 96, passed away on December 24, 2024. Born October 21, 1928, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Millie. Herb is survived by his four children: Cindi, Susie, Gruff, Katie, and their families. A Korean War veteran, he served in the battle of Chosin Reservoir. They retired to Pawleys Island, SC in 1983 after working for the phone company for 35 years. Herb continued to live life to the fullest, enjoying his passion for golf, where he proudly achieved 9 hole-in-ones over the years. He also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity for 35 years. Known for his great sense of humor and warmth, Herb will be dearly missed. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made...

Ronald Lee Smoyer, M.D., of Pawleys Island, SC, passed away on December 1, 2024 at the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital at the age of 84. He was born April 11, 1940 in Allentown, PA to the late Donald & Hilda (Kelly) Smoyer. Ronald was a 1958 graduate of Emmaus High School in Emmaus, PA. He went on to attend Kutztown University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1962, and later went on to earn a masters degree also from Kutztown University. Following graduation, Ronald taught at Salisbury High School in Allentown, PA from 1962-1970. It was in 1970 that he decided to enroll in medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA and graduated...

Ronald Lee Smoyer, M.D., of Pawleys Island, SC, passed away on December 1, 2024 at the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital at the age of 84. He was born April 11, 1940 in Allentown, PA to the late Donald & Hilda (Kelly) Smoyer. Ronald was a 1958 graduate of Emmaus High School in Emmaus, PA. He went on to attend Kutztown University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1962, and later went on to earn a masters degree also from Kutztown University. Following graduation, Ronald taught at Salisbury High School in Allentown, PA from 1962-1970. It was in 1970 that he decided to enroll in medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA and graduated...

Diane Marie DiBenedetto (nee Michaels), age 82, died on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Mount Pleasant Hospital. Born in Passaic, NJ, Diane is a daughter of the late Stephen and Anne Michalov. She retired in 2006 from CTC International where she worked as a bookkeeper. Following her retirement, Diane worked as a Home Health Aide until 2020. Diane is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas DiBenedetto and step daughter, Lucille J. DiBenedetto. Survivors include her daughter, Joanne and her husband Robert; son Thomas N. DiBenedetto and his wife Melina; granddaughter Saber M. DiBenedetto; siblings Patricia Brady, Robert Michalov, Susan Ireland and her husband Dennis, Stephen J. Michal, Peter...

Diane Marie DiBenedetto (nee Michaels), age 82, died on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Mount Pleasant Hospital. Born in Passaic, NJ, Diane is a daughter of the late Stephen and Anne Michalov. She retired in 2006 from CTC International where she worked as a bookkeeper. Following her retirement, Diane worked as a Home Health Aide until 2020. Diane is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas DiBenedetto and step daughter, Lucille J. DiBenedetto. Survivors include her daughter, Joanne and her husband Robert; son Thomas N. DiBenedetto and his wife Melina; granddaughter Saber M. DiBenedetto; siblings Patricia Brady, Robert Michalov, Susan Ireland and her husband Dennis, Stephen J. Michal, Peter...

Sara "Sally" Steele, age 77, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 23rd at Goldfinch Funeral Home, 11528 Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC with visitation 11:00 am and service to follow at 12:00 pm. Immediately following, burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. To view the full obituary please visit www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

James Lynn Pomplun of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed away on November 10, 2024, following a brief illness. Jim was born on March 16, 1946 in Denver Colorado to the late Ray and Dottie Pomplun. After attending Colorado State University on a swimming scholarship, Jim qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials. Jim started his career in the electrical products industry with Central Electric Supply Company of Denver, Colorado. He retired from the industry at Marley Engineered Products in Bennettsville, South Carolina. While on a business trip to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1993, he met with a business client, Rodger Kennedy, who introduced Jim to his daughter, Kemilou. They married two years...

Simone Dunn Brookshire age 87, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Mrs. Brookshire was born in Manchester, GA to the late Charlie and Annie Dunn. Simone was a member of Surfside Presbyterian Church, retired from the Department of Defense as a computer software engineer. She served as a Sunday school teacher, church pianist, chairman of Missions, church secretary and a choir member over the years. Mrs. Brookshire was also an English as a second language teacher, president of Toastmasters Club 64 and the area governor at Ft. Belvoir, VA. In her later years she enjoyed working as an artist and painting. In addition to her husband...

Thomas Joseph Audley, Jr, died in Charleston, South Carolina on Sunday October 27, 2024. Tom was born on December 10, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas to Thomas Joseph and Mary (Quinlan) Audley. His paternal grandmother said that he was named for his great uncle Thomas Audley who had immigrated from Ireland, but later returned to Ireland to enable his parents to purchase farmland in Headford, County Galway. Tom enjoyed a rich diversity in Catholic education beginning with 4 years of elementary school at St Peter's Catholic school in Kansas City, Kansas, where he was taught by Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. At age ten his parents moved their family to Overland Park where he completed...

THOMAS E. WILSON, departed this life on September 6, 2024. For thirty happy years before his death, he was the beloved husband of Charlie Moses Wilson. Tom is survived by Charlie and his children from a prior marriage, Zachary Wilson and Neville Wolf. Tom's father, Edward C. Wilson, served in the Office of Naval Intelligence during WWII and then as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. State Department. From 1948 to 1960, while his father served abroad, Tom attended schools in Spain, England, Washington, D.C., and Cuba, including three fondly-remembered years with the Jesuits of Stonyhurst, and a high school graduation in Havana, Cuba in June 1960, amidst the tumultuous aftermath of the...

THOMAS E. WILSON, departed this life on September 6, 2024. For thirty happy years before his death, he was the beloved husband of Charlie Moses Wilson. Tom is survived by Charlie and his children from a prior marriage, Zachary Wilson and Neville Wolf. Tom's father, Edward C. Wilson, served in the Office of Naval Intelligence during WWII and then as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. State Department. From 1948 to 1960, while his father served abroad, Tom attended schools in Spain, England, Washington, D.C., and Cuba, including three fondly-remembered years with the Jesuits of Stonyhurst, and a high school graduation in Havana, Cuba in June 1960, amidst the tumultuous aftermath of the...

William "Bill" Jackson, age 88, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side. Bill was born in Dillon, SC on September 3, 1935, he was the third son of the late Frank and Annie Jackson. Bill was a graduate of Dillon High School, where he was an all-star pitcher. He was a member of Surfside First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon for many years, and religiously attended The Berean Sunday School class. Bill was a Former Columbia Police Officer for 12 years and was in the South Carolina National Guard for 4 years. He was a Public Works Superintendent and a Building Contractor. Bill retired from Defender Industries at the age of 59. He was an...

William "Bill" Jackson, age 88, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side. Bill was born in Dillon, SC on September 3, 1935, he was the third son of the late Frank and Annie Jackson. Bill was a graduate of Dillon High School, where he was an all-star pitcher. He was a member of Surfside First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon for many years, and religiously attended The Berean Sunday School class. Bill was a Former Columbia Police Officer for 12 years and was in the South Carolina National Guard for 4 years. He was a Public Works Superintendent and a Building Contractor. Bill retired from Defender Industries at the age of 59. He was an...

Anargyros Halaris, age 88, of Myrtle Beach passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at The Palmettos Garden City. Born on the Island of Santorini, Greece, he was a son of the late Antonios and Irene Halaris. Mr. Halaris immigrated to The United States as a Taylor in 1969 to Rochester, NY. He moved on to owning restaurants from 1971 until he semi-retired 2019. He was a very hard worker to provide for his family, which he loved very much. He and his wife moved to Myrtle Beach in 1994. Preceded in death by his loving wife Paraskeve in 2019 and several siblings. Survivors include his children; Anna Halaris, Antonios Halaris and his wife Anna and Barbara Halaris and her husband George Tsipetos;...

John Wesley Long, age 79, died July 9, 2024, at MUSC, surrounded by his family. John was born May 1, 1945, in Andrews, SC the son of the late Elsie Bryant and John Wesley Long, Sr. Sports were a large part of John's life. He lettered in baseball and basketball while attending Andrews High School, where he graduated in 1963. John earned a bachelor's degree from Newberry College where he graduated in 1967. While attending Newberry College, he pitched for an intramural baseball league. A lifetime tennis player, John ranked third in his age group in 1998 USTA South Carolina singles. John served in the United States Army at Ft. Bliss, TX, from August 1967 until June 1969. In 1969, he...

John Wesley Long, age 79, died July 9, 2024, at MUSC, surrounded by his family. John was born May 1, 1945, in Andrews, SC the son of the late Elsie Bryant and John Wesley Long, Sr. Sports were a large part of John's life. He lettered in baseball and basketball while attending Andrews High School, where he graduated in 1963. John earned a bachelor's degree from Newberry College where he graduated in 1967. While attending Newberry College, he pitched for an intramural baseball league. A lifetime tennis player, John ranked third in his age group in 1998 USTA South Carolina singles. John served in the United States Army at Ft. Bliss, TX, from August 1967 until June 1969. In 1969, he...

Terry Philip Anderson, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina on June 7, 2024. His daughter, Tracy, her husband, Gary Goggans of Pawleys Island, SC, and his beloved pup, Cali, were with him when he took his final breath. He was a proud grandfather to Zoe Esslinger of Phoenix, AZ, Quinn Esslinger of Nashville, TN, and Lyric Esslinger of Little Chute, WI. He enjoyed keeping up with the adventures and life events of his grandkids, including his step grandchildren, Connor and his husband Jake of Milwaukee, WI; Ryan his wife, Jenn, and their sons Liam and Charlie of Oshkosh, WI; Mallory and her husband Jason of Oak Park, IL; and Zach of Brooklyn, NY. He...

Jeffrey Clark Ertz, age 76, of Pawleys Island, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 3, 2024, in his home. He was born on December 2, 1947, in Aliquippa, PA, to the late James Ertz and Audrey Hatfield Nevelle. Jeffrey was proud to serve his country in the 18th Airborne of the US Army at Fort Bragg, NC, from 1968. After an honorable discharge in 1974, he became a store manager for Firestone Tires in PA and NY. In the early 1980s, he was transferred to a store in Pittsburgh, PA. In 1987, he was transferred to Columbia, SC, and managed the Gervais Street Firestone store. On February 2, 1997, he married his partner in life, Judy Hughes. In 2000, they moved to Pawleys Island, SC,...

Jeffrey Clark Ertz, age 76, of Pawleys Island, passed away June 3, 2024 at his home. He was born December 2, 1947 in Aliquppa, PA to the late James Ertz & Audrey Hatfield Nevell. Jeffrey was proud to serve his country in the US Army in the 18th Airborne out of Fort Bragg where he was discharged with an honorable discharge. Upon being discharged, he was store manager for Firestone Tires stores and that took him many places on the each coast. Jeffrey moved to Columbia, SC in 1987 where he worked as store manager for the Firestone Tires on Gervais Street. He married Judy Hughes on February 2, 1997 and in 2000, they moved to Pawleys Island where he worked at Myrtle Beach National and...

February 8, 1929-May 28, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Virginia (Deena) Mae Watts Langston, on May 28 th 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family and song in her final moments. Born in Georgetown, South Carolina in 1929, Mom attended Limestone College and graduated summa cum laude at the young age of 20. She went on to teach high school science in Georgetown. In 1950, she married our father, Charles Langston. Together, they raised five children, ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. Collectively and separately, Mom held a special place in all of our hearts. She was the gentle matriarch of our...