Gerald, Vescovi expected to advance to Loris council run-off
By JENN BOYD tribjenn@tabor-loris.com A political newcomer and Loris City Council veteran are headed for an April 9 runoff to fill a vacancy on the panel following Tuesday’s special election. Kelli Gerald claimed 145 votes in her first bid for public office, ahead of former council member Jan Vescovi with 128 votes, unofficial totals from…
Read MoreEva Stephens Buffkin: Tabor City
1927 – 2024 Eva “Marie” Stephens Buffkin of Tabor City went to be with her Lord and Savior at 2:11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26. She was 96. She was born on May 7, 1927. She was the daughter of William Hampton and Retha Fowler Stephens. She was married for 61 years to the love…
Read MoreLarry Gene Floyd, Sr.: North Myrtle Beach
1940 – 2024 Larry Gene Floyd, Sr. of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Saturday, March 23. He was 83. Larry was born June 19, 1940 in Loris, the son of the late Odell Forest Floyd and the late Eloise Ward Floyd. Mr. Floyd was an entrepreneur who owned numerous businesses over the course of…
Read MoreDorothy Lee Bell Cox: Loris
1934 – 2024 Dorothy Lee Bell Cox of Loris passed away on Saturday, March 23, at her home surrounded by her loving daughters. She was 90. Born Jan. 6, 1934, in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Willie Rufus Bell and the late Fancie Johnson Bell. Mrs. Cox worked in the Horry County…
Read MoreLyndia Bell Martin: Loris
1947 – 2024 Lyndia Bell Martin of Loris passed away on March 18, after battling cancer. She was 76. Born Dec. 29, 1947 in Loris, she was a daughter of the late L.D. and Annie Bell. She retired from the state where she worked at Green Sea Elementary School as a school bus driver and…
Read MoreMayon John “M.J.” Cox: Loris
1933 – 2024 Mayon John “M.J.” Cox of Loris passed away on Saturday, March 16. He was 90. Born April 10, 1933, in Tabor City, he was the son of the late Ottis Cox and the late Letha Wright Cox. Mr. Cox served his country with courage and honor in the United States Army. After…
Read MoreJames David Anderson, Jr.: Loris
1954 – 2024 James David Anderson, Jr. of Loris passed away on Thursday, March 14, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. He was 70. Mr. Anderson was born March 1, 1954 in Conway. He was the son of the late James “Jim” David Anderson, Sr. and the late Margaret Bell Anderson. David loved riding his Harley…
Read MoreDennis Earl Grainger: Loris
1942 – 2024 Dennis Earl Grainger of Loris passed away on Wednesday, March 13. He was 81. Dennis was born on May 16, 1942, in Tabor City, the son of the late Braxton Emory Grainger and the late Alma Lucille Williams Grainger. Mr. Dennis was a member of Lawndale Baptist Church and worked as a…
Read MoreTammy Marie Ward: Loris
1968 – 2024 Tammy Marie Ward of Loris passed away on Monday, March 11. She was 55. Ms. Ward was born on June 12, 1968 in Loris, the daughter of Charlie Ward and Mary Lue Worley Ward. Tammy was a member of Glendale Baptist Church and worked at Ernie’s Diner known as the Pancake House.…
Read MoreLeonard Francis Moore: Loris
1935 – 2024 Leonard Francis Moore of Loris passed away Tuesday, March 12. He was 88. Mr. Moore was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Eugene and Lena Winter Moore. He was the former owner/operator of Sew It Seams in Clarkton, Tabor City, and Loris. In addition to his parents, Mr. Moore…
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