Jesse Daniel Long: Nakina
1943 – 2023 Jesse Daniel “Bo” Long of Nakina died Sunday, May 28, in UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was 80. Born Jan. 29, 1943 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late James Ranson Long and Dessie Lee Williams Long. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen L. Long of the…
Read MoreShirley Jane Norris: Tabor City
1952 – 2023 Shirley Jane Norris of Tabor City died Friday, May 26, in her home surrounded by her family. She was 70. Born in Lexington, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Homer James Sutton and Frances Laws Sutton. She was a faithful member of Cornerstone Original Freewill Baptist Church. She is…
Read MoreDottie Jean Gerald: Loris
1948 – 2023 Dottie Jean Gerald of Loris died Saturday, May 27, in McLeod Loris hospital. She was 75. Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Walter T. Nealey and Freida Soles Nealey. She is survived by her husband, Winfred F. Gerald Sr. of Loris; a daughter, Beverly Gerald (Nova) of…
Read MoreLouise Bellamy Graham: Loris
1930 – 2023 Louise Graham of Loris born and reared in the Mount Vernon community in Loris, passed away on May 20 in Palm Bay, Florida surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren. She was 93. She was born March 1, 1930 in Loris to the late John Durham and Lottie Mae Prince Bellamy. She was…
Read MoreAlice Harrell Wise: North Myrtle Beach
1941 – 2023 We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Alice Harrell Wise of North Myrtle Beach, who died on Monday, May 22, in Myrtle Beach. She was 81. Born Dec. 2, 1941, in Florence, she was the daughter of the late George Hepburn Harrell and the late Mary Lee Hyman Harrell. Mrs. Wise…
Read MoreLawyer, legend Richard Wright awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A bit delayed and perhaps even more appreciated as a result, Tabor City attorney, former lawmaker and genealogy aficionado O. Richard Wright was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Friday afternoon. Family and friends, nearly 100, crowded the fellowship hall at Tabor City Baptist Church for the formal presentation…
Read MoreNorman Devon Tyree: Whiteville
1940 – 2023 Norman Devon Tyree of Whiteville died Monday, May 15, in his home. He was 82. Born Sept. 30, 1940 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Clyde H. Tyree and Pearlie Stephens Tyree and the widower of Irene Cartrette Tyree. He is survived by a sister, Ann Cartrette of…
Read MoreScott Lee Nail: Tabor City
1976 – 2023 Scott Lee Nail of Tabor City died Tuesday, May 9, in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach. He was 46. Born in Cullman County, Alabama, he was the son of late Alton Ray Nail and Glenda Ann McClendon Nail. He is survived by his wife, Natasha Gore Nail of Tabor City;…
Read MoreMinerva Faye Milligan Williams: Whiteville
1943 – 2023 Minerva Faye Milligan Williams of Whiteville died Thursday, May 11, in her home. She was 80. Born Jan. 28, 1943 in Marion County, she was the daughter of the late Mister “Pig” Milligan and Ruby Ada Russ Milligan. She is survived by her husband, Wade Lenwood Williams of the home. A graveside…
Read MoreJohn Henry Long: Loris
1944 – 2023 John Henry Long of Loris departed his life on May 8, at Grand Strand Medical Center. He was 79. Mr. Long was born on March 10, 1944, in Dothan to the late John Henry and Roberta Long. Mr. Long leaves to cherish his loving memories, his wife of 53 years, Maxine Long;…
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