Willis Nealy: Clarendon
Willis Nealy of Clarendon exchanged this life for a home in glory on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at McLeod Loris hospital. He was 60. He was the son of the late Earl Dayton Nealy, Sr. and Eva Mae Jordan Nealy of Clarendon. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Bonknight Nealy of the home; a…
Read MoreJohn Allison Gore: Tabor City
1957 – 2023 John Allison Gore of Tabor City passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, in Loris, following an illness. He was 66. Born July 7, 1957, in Wilmington, he was the son of the late John Roland Gore, and the late Velma Jordan Gore. Mr. Gore was a farmer, and worked with the railroad…
Read MoreJarrod Ian Johnson: Loris
1987 – 2023 Jarrod Ian Johnson of Loris passed away on Monday, Sept. 11. He was 36. Mr. Johnson was born Sept. 4, 1987, in Conway and worked in construction with his father at Gregory Johnson Builders. Survivors include his mother, Sybil Johnson Allen (James); father, Greg M. Johnson; children Jase Wendell Johnson and Alyssa…
Read More‘Forensic audit’ sought for Loris hospitality fund
By DEUCE NIVEN & JENN CAUSEY Spending from a state hospitality tax fund totaling some $1.45 million in the past four years, apparently without approval by or knowledge of Loris City Council has triggered a request for a “forensic audit’ of those funds. Council member Carroll Padgett, an attorney, called for the audit following a…
Read MoreScott Ryan Spivey: Tabor City
1990 – 2023 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 Scott Ryan Spivey of Tabor City entered eternal rest on Sept. 9. He was 33. He was born March 5,…
Read MoreMarie Elizabeth Imes: Conway
1967 – 2023 Marie Elizabeth Imes of Conway died Saturday, Sept. 9. She was 55. Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of Keith and Mable Carter Benton. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Morgan Marie Miller of Tabor City; a sister, Becky Benton of Conway; and two nephews.…
Read MoreWalter Rogers Williamson: Cerro Gordo
1946 – 2023 Walter Rogers Williamson of Cerro Gordo, formerly of Tabor City, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville, surrounded by his family. He was 77. A celebration of life service was planned for 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Cerro Gordo Baptist Church. Visitation was planned…
Read MoreDarrell Wayne Prince: Tabor City
1960 – 2023 Darrell Wayne Prince of Tabor City died Saturday, Sept. 2, at home. He was 62. Born Nov. 22, 1960 he was the son of the late Billy Gene Prince and the late Lydia Olmos Prince. He is survived by his wife, Sue Prince of Tabor City; daughters Katherine Prince of Missouri and…
Read MoreJames Russell Goodwin: Loris
1962 – 2023 James Russell Goodwin of Loris passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at McLeod Loris hospital following an illness. He was 61. Born March 21, 1962, in Augusta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Floyd A. Goodwin and the late Louise Cartrette Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin worked in the produce department of…
Read MoreTommy “Gene” Sawyer: Longs
1947 – 2023 Tommy “Gene” Sawyer of Longs passed away on Sept. 3 at McLeod Seacoast in Little River. He was 75. Born Dec. 19, 1947 in Conway, he was the son of the late Burroughs Charles Sawyer and the late Bertha Richardson Sawyer Little. Gene loved his children with all his heart. He loved…
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