Subdivision legislative hearing set for April 11
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Another step towards what could be Tabor City’s biggest subdivision ever takes place before the Tabor City Council in less than two weeks. A “legislative hearing” to review “future land use map and zoning map amendment” is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, at the beginning of council’s regular…
Read MoreJohn Wesley Cartrette: Chadbourn
1947 – 2023 John Wesley Cartrette of the Beaverdam community, Chadbourn, died Tuesday, March 28, in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter, Whiteville. He was 75. Born in Chadbourn, he was a son of the late William Albert Cartrette and Agnus Mae (Hardie) Cartrette. He was a cabinet builder with Hinson Cabinet Shop and worked…
Read MoreShirley Ann O’Dell Craigie: Loris
1932 – 2023 Shirley Ann O’Dell Craigie of Loris passed away on Saturday, March 25, at McLeod Loris hospital following a brief illness. She was 90. Born Aug. 8, 1932 in Trenton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Walker O’Dell and the late Gladys Mae Stoop O’Dell. Mrs. Craigie graduated from…
Read MoreBetty Gail Smith Simmons: Chadbourn
1943 – 2023 Betty Gail Smith Simmons of Chadbourn died Sunday, March 26, in the Lower Cape Hospice and LifeCareCenter, Whiteville. She was 79. Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late James Paul Smith and Arnesa Faulk Smith. She was the widow of Carl Simmons. In addition to her parents and…
Read MoreSmith’s killer may serve nearly 20 years for 2019 shooting
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A guilty plea in the 2019 murder of Mitchell Allen Smith near Tabor City will leave Lakeithy Gene Keller in prison from nearly 16 to almost 20 years. Keller, 48, entered the guilty plea in Columbus County Superiour Court Monday morning, a news release from District Atorney Jon David said. Keller’s…
Read MoreRev. William Moody Prince: Tabor City
1933 – 2023 Rev. William Moody “Billy” Prince of Tabor City died Saturday evening, March 25, in his home. He was 89. Born in Columbus County, he was the son of the late John Mion Prince and Myrtle Butler Prince. He was the widower of Dessie Viola Cartrette Prince. He is survived by one son,…
Read MoreFaye Page Hufford: Loris
1933 – 2023 Faye Page Hufford passed away on Tuesday, March 21, at her home in Loris. She was 89. Born May 1, 1933 in Lakeview, she was the daughter of the late June Page and the late Rebecca Graham Page. Mrs. Hufford was known as the “cake lady” and taught cake decorating classes at…
Read MoreRobert Lee Suggs: Tabor City
1963 – 2023 Robert Lee “Ottiwell” Suggs of Tabor City died Monday, March 20,, in his home. He was 59. He was born in Columbus County, a son of James Wallace “T Man” Scott and the late Mary Lou (Nealey) Suggs. He was a farmer and was with the Tabor City Fire Department for 20…
Read More“Jack” Franklin Button: North Myrtle Beach
1962 – 2023 “Jack” Franklin Button of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Wednesday, March 15. He was 60. Born Nov. 21, 1962 in Rochester, New York, he was the son of the late Henry Franklin Button and the late Beverly A. Button. “Jack” always woke up in the best mood and with a smile…
Read MoreIla Mae Mishoe: Loris
1940 – 203 Ila Mae Mishoe passed away on Sunday, March 19, at her home in Loris. She was 82. Born Sept. 1, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Hermis Mishoe and the late Esther Todd Mishoe. Ms. Mishoe worked with the US Postal Service until her retirement and attended Lawndale Baptist Church.…
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