Roy Rogers Russ: Tabor City

    Roy Rogers Russ of Tabor City died Thursday, Feb. 5, in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 71.
    Born Jan. 21, 1944 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late William Levi Russ and Georgia Mae Lanier Russ.
    He is survived by his significant other, Betty Ruth James of Tabor City; two sons, Michael “Mike” Dwayne Russ of Green Sea, Scott William Russ of San Diego, California; and two grandchildren.
    A graveside service was planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Minos Meares Cemetery, Tabor City. Family planned to greet friends following the service at the graveside.
    A guest register is available here.