Carlton Monroe “Buddy” Fonvielle: Tabor City
1945 – 2023 Carlton Monroe “Buddy” Fonvielle of Tabor City died Saturday, July 15, in McLeod Seacoast hospital, Little River. He was 77. Born in Marion County, he was the son of the late Leon Fonvielle and Mary Lou Blanton Fonvielle. He is survived by one daughter, Kelly Fonvielle Miller and husband Warren of Tabor…
Read MoreThomas Howard Edwards: Tabor City
1940 – 2023 Thomas “Tom” Howard Edwards of Tabor City died Wednesday, July 12, in UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. He was 83. Born Jan. 12, 1940 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Daniel Elijah Edwards and Nettie Strickland Edwards and widower of Mary Elizabeth Ward Edwards. He is survived by two…
Read MorePatricia Amundson Martin: Elizabethtown
1964 – 2023 Patricia Amundson Martin of Elizabethtown died Tuesday, July 11, in her home. She was 59. She is survived by her husband, John P. Martin of Elizabethtown; children Jim Amundson and Heather Amundson of Hamilton, Georgia; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was planned for 7 p.m. Friday, July 14, in Sandy Ridge…
Read MoreJudy Coleman Caines: Tabor City
1946 – 2023 Judy Coleman Caines of Tabor City passed away peacefully at her home on July 8. She was 76. Judy is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 22 years, James C. Caines (Buddy); a son, CW5 Rev. David L. Ward and wife Jennifer of Culleoka, Tennessee; and nephew Jonathan Coleman and…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Hudson: Loris
1965 – 2023 Barbara A. Hudson of Loris died Friday, July 7, in McLeod Loris hospital. She was 58. She was born Jan. 30, 1965 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to David W Collier and Nina J Collier. Barbara enjoyed her rose bushes and vegetable garden. She loved fishing and was not a fan of having to…
Read MoreRuth 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…
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