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Cora Murreldine Hooks: Loris

1939 – 2023      Cora Murreldine “Polly” Hooks of Loris passed away unexpectedly on March 11, with her loving family who took care of her by her side. She was 83.      Born Sept. 13, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Son Hooks and Zilphia Crawford Hooks.      In addition to her parents, she was predeceased…

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Dale Burroughs: Loris

1930 – 2023      Dale Burroughs of Loris passed away Tuesday, March 7, at Loris Rehab and Nursing Center. He was 92.      Born April 18, 1930 in Columbus County, Mr. Burroughs was the son of the late Carl Edison Burroughs and Reba Fowler.      He was a Korean War Army Veteran and the Owner and Operator of…

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Sports: Loris, South Columbus on the diamond

Stories By SCOTTY JACOBS Lions win 2 of 3 to claim Hardee/Penley tournament title      Loris Lions varsity baseball claimed a 3-1 victory over Myrtle Beach, 9-2 over Latta last week, enough to win the Lacy Hardee/ Duke Penley Tournament despite a mid-week 5-4 loss to Marlboro County. Myrtle Beach      Tied at one with Loris batting…

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Cathy Porter Thomas: Loris

1962 – 2023      Cathy Porter Thomas of Loris passed away on Friday, Feb. 24. She was 60.      Born Dec. 14, 1962 in Conway, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Davis Porter and the late Mabelene Hilbourn Porter.      Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Hardee; two grandchildren, Briley Johnston and Logan Johnston; a sister, Anette…

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Daylon Wayne Sarvis: Loris

1958 – 2023      Daylon Wayne Sarvis of Loris passed away Friday, March 3, surrounded by his loving family. He was 64.      Mr. Sarvis was born in Loris, a son of the late JW and Shirley Ann Sarvis.      In addition to his parents, Mr. Sarvis was predeceased by a brother, Kenny Sarvis; a sister, Karen Norris…

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Elicia P. Sellars: Clarendon

1977 – 2023      Elicia P. Sellars of Clarendon died Saturday, March 4, in Hallsboro. She was 45.      She was a daughter of Carolyn (Richardson) Fowler and the late J.C. Fowler.      She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Fowler of the home; three daughters, Brianna Porter (Dylan) of Mullins, Taylor Porter (Robert Power) of Whiteville, and…

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James Garland Bell: Loris

1943 – 2023      James Garland Bell of Loris passed away Friday, March 3. He was 79.      Born May 17, 1943 in Horry County, he was the son of the late Thurman J. Bell and the late Essie Mae McDaniel Bell.      He left behind his loving wife of 57 years, Lilly; daughters and sons-in-law Tammy Floyd…

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Paul Hewett: North Myrtle Beach

1941 – 2023      Paul Hewett died Saturday, March 4, , at his home in North Myrtle Beach. He was 81.      Born in Green Sea, he was a son of the late McDuffie and Sally (Fowler) Hewett.      He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann Hewett, of the home; two sons, Greg Hewett of…

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Leona Spivey Lanier: Tabor City

1929 – 2023      Leona Spivey Lanier of Tabor City died Thursday, March 2, in her home. She was 93. Born Dec. 14, 1929 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Dothan B. Spivey and Dessie Wright Spivey and the widow of Jacob Jerome Lanier. She loved her church and her family, and…

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Florine Price Wing: Loris

1932 – 2023      Florine Price Wing of Loris passed away on Thursday, March 2. She was 90.      Mrs. Wing was born in Greenville, South Carolina a daughter of the late William Price and the late Ollie Howard Price.      She was predeceased by her husband, Richard W. Wing; two daughters, Dorothy Wing and Patricia Ann Beckwith;…

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