Katherine Amanda Norris Soles: Tabor City
1976 – 2026 Katherine Amanda Norris Soles of Tabor City died Friday, Oct. 9, in her home. She was 50. Born March 10, 1976, in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Norman Neil Norris and Linda Faye Ward Norris. She is survived by her husband, Michael Lynn Soles of the home; one…
Read MoreHarry L. Carter: Longs
1945 – 2026 Harry L. Carter of Longs passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, at home surrounded by his family. He was 80. Born Nov. 25, 1945 in Whiteville, he was the son of the late Nesbert and Dorothy Gore Carter. Mr. Carter was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force. In addition…
Read MoreNew band for Taste of Tabor; Inaugural Yam Dance & Fall Bash; Pageant winners
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Events preceding the North Carolina Yam Festival at Tabor City’s biggest day offer plenty opportunity for fun and fellowship, including two with a new look for 2026. JamieLynn & Carolina SunSet will deliver a different sound to this year’s Taste of Tabor, set for Sunnyfield Equestrian Farm on Thursday, Oct. 22.…
Read MoreWilliam Marion Bullock: Clarendon
1940 – 2026 William “Bill” Marion Bullock of Clarendon, age 86, entered his eternal home on Thursday, Oct. 8, at McLeod Seacoast hospital, Little River. He was 86. Born in Columbus County, he was son of the late Carl Bishop Bullock Sr. and Myrtie Burroughs Bullock. He was also preceded in death by his brothers,…
Read MoreKathy Ann Fipps Bell: Loris
1957 – 2026 Kathy Ann Fipps Bell of Loris died Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach. She was 69. Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of James Arthur Fipps and Kathleen Fowler Fipps. She is survived by her mother, Kathleen Fowler Fipps of Loris; two daughters, Crystal Bell…
Read MoreDewey Keith Fowler: Loris
1958 – 2026 Dewey Keith Fowler of Loris passed away on Monday, Sept. 28, at Loris Rehab & Nursing Center. He was 68. Born March 18, 1958, in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of Mrs. Mary Amos Fowler the late Mr. Franklin “Ike” Frey Fowler. Survivors, including his mother, are his loving daughters, Amanda…
Read MoreDawn Marie Schoener Kunkel: Loris
1953 – 2026 Dawn Marie Schoener Kunkel of Loris passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, , at McLeod Seacoast Hospital. She was 73. Born July 27, 1953, in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Irvin Franklin Schoener and the late Evelyn Marian Schock Schoener. Survivors include her loving husband and life partner…
Read MoreFrank Walker Henry, Jr.: Loris
1939 – 2026 Frank Walker Henry, Jr. of Loris passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, at McLeod Seacoast in Little River. He was 86. Born Sept. 30, 1939, in Check, Virginia, he was the son of the late Frank Walker Henry, Sr. and the late Ruby Hollins Henry. Mr. Henry proudly served his country with…
Read MoreWilliam Bill Stanley: Loris
1953 – 2026 William Bill Stanley of Loris passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, at his home. He was 73. Born Jan. 8, 1953, in Loris, he was the son of the late Harry Liston Stanley and the late Wilma Mae Grainger Stanley. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Judy H. Stanley; two…
Read MoreTeresa Shannon Burns: Loris
1955 – 2026 Teresa Shannon Burns of Loris passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23. She was 71. Teresa was born on Aug. 16, 1955, to the late Thelma Mae Cox Shannon and Carlton Claude Shannon. In addition to her parents Teresa was preceding in death by her brother, Carlton Shannon, and other family members. Teresa’s…
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