Ruth Strickland Branton: Loris
1943 – 2023 Ruth Strickland Branton of Loris passed away Saturday, July 8, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 79. Mrs. Branton was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Julius and Leila Hardwick Strickland. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Branton was predeceased by her first husband, James Carroll;…
Read MoreDiantha Lynn Strickland Hill: Chadbourn
1956 – 2023 Diantha Lynn Strickland Hill of Chadbourn went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, in McLeod Loris Hospital. She was 67. Diantha was born April 24, 1956. She was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Lee Strickland. Survivors include her children, Robert Gregory Hill (Crystal) of Green Sea and…
Read MoreDanny Joe Jolly: Loris
1953 – 2023 Danny Joe Jolly of Loris died Thursday, July 6, in his home. He was 69. Born Oct. 1, 1953 in Horry County, he was the son of the late Ivy Jolly and Pearl Williamson Jolly. He is survived by one daughter, Sabrina Davis and husband James of Loris; a son, Joshua Jolly…
Read MoreCrowds take in early, comfortable July 4 fireworks
Story & Photos By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Hotter, and more unstable weather that moved into the Tabor-Loris Community just in time for Independence Day held off for the 36th annual Columbus County Fireworks Celebration held Friday at South Columbus High School. A misplaced compact disc containing patriotic music caused a regrettable omission in an otherwise…
Read MoreAlthea Horne Cole: Loris
1953 – 2023 Althea Horne Cole of Loris passed away on Monday, July 3, surrounded by her loving family. She was 70. Born March 11, 1953 in Monroe, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Horne and the late Betty Medlin Horne. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was…
Read MoreJames Raymond Duncan, Sr.: Loris
1940 – 2023 James Raymond Duncan, Sr. of Loris passed away on Thursday, June 29. He was 82. Born July 20, 1940 in Lumberton, he was the son of the late Ernest Raymond Duncan and the late Daisy Suggs Duncan. Mr. Duncan loved playing the guitar, farming, gardening, fishing, and he worked as a carpenter…
Read MoreLucille Cox Fowler: Tabor City
1930 – 2023 Lucille Cox Fowler of Tabor City died Saturday, July 1, in her home. She was 92. Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Belton and Luttie Small Cox. She was the widow of the late Columbus O’ “Bobby” Fowler Jr.. She is survived by one son, Darrell Fowler…
Read MoreJuly 4th celebration is in June, at SCHS tonight
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Columbus County’s annual Independence Day fireworks celebration has moved from July to June for 2023, the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce hosted event set for tonight (June 30) at South Columbus High School. It marks the 36th annual Columbus County Fireworks Celebration, weather permitting, and the forecast for Friday early…
Read MoreChristopher Jeffie Elliott: Youngstown, Ohio
1999 – 2023 Christopher J. Elliott of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away on June 25. He was 23. He was born Nov. 6, 1999 in Loris, and attended Green Sea Floyds High School. He is survived by his parents, Sarah Elliott of Bennettsville and David Elliott of Loris; siblings Noah Edwards of Conway, Joshua Elliott of…
Read MoreJames Wallace Scott: Tabor City
1940 – 2023 James Wallace “T-Man” Scott of Tabor City died Monday, June 26, in the McLeod Loris hospital. He was 82. Born Dec. 28, 1940 in Horry County, he was the son of the late Charlie O’Steen Scott and Stella Watts Scott. He is survived by two daughters, Sandy Lynn Register of Whiteville and…
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