Mortie Godwin McPherson: Clarendon
1928 – 2022 Mortie Godwin McPherson of the Beaverdam community, Clarendon, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 30, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 19, 1928 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Godwin and Martine McPherson Godwin and widow of W.J. McPherson.…
Read MoreEsther G. Gagnon: Tabor City
1930 – 2022 Esther G. Gagnon of Tabor City passed away Monday, June 27, at Premier Living in Lake Waccamaw. She was 91. She was born Aug. 30, 1930 in Tabor City, a daughter of Walter K. and Mae (Ward) Gore. She is survived by a brother, Harry Lee Gore; a nephew and several great-nieces…
Read MoreKenneth Wayne Soles: Aberdeen
1958 – 2022 Kenneth Wayne “Catfish” Soles of Aberdeen died Sunday, June 26, in First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. He was 64. Born June 16, 1958 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Wilmer Soles and Hazel Irene Hardie Soles. He is survived by one daughter, Candy Hernandez of Loris;…
Read MoreJudy F. Long: Tabor City
1960 – 2022 Judy F. Long of Tabor City died Thursday, June 23, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, after an extended illness. She was 62. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Guerrero; a son, John Long; and three grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. A guest register is available here.
Read MoreBetty Davis Alred: Loris
1943 – 2022 Betty Davis Alred of Loris passed away on Tuesday, June 21, surrounded by her loving family. She was 78. Born Oct. 5, 1943 in Loris, she was the daughter of the late John Davis Graham and the late Elease Grainger Graham. Mrs. Alred worked with Coastal Marble and Tile until her retirement.…
Read MoreRegina Rae Lane Dongell of Wilmore, Ky.
1959 – 2022 Regina Rae Lane Dongell of Wilmore, Kentucky, born February 1, 1959 in Raleigh to Alice White Lane and the late Joseph Lane, passed away on June 22, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was 63. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Joseph Dongell, daughter Janna, son Jordan, daughter-in-law Heather (Tyner), granddaughter…
Read MoreGuideway hopes answered with senior center move
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Hopes from community leaders to see productive use from the former Guideway Elementary were answered in a way not asked by Columbus County Commissioners Monday. A request to move the Bug Hill Senior Center to a pod on the old school campus won quick and unanimous approval from commissioners. County Department…
Read MoreAllene Brookie Hardee: Loris
1926 – 2022 Allene Brookie Hardee of Loris went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 21. She was 96. Mrs. Hardee was born Feb. 13, 1926 in Loris to the late Thurman McKinley Harris and the late Lee Tyler Harris. Survivors include her four children, Orilla Weathersbee of Murrells Inlet, Gene Hardee…
Read MoreTed Leo Floyd: Tabor City
1938 – 2022 Ted Leo Floyd of Tabor City died Saturday, June 18, in his home. He was 83. Born Dec. 29, 1938 in Horry County, he was the son of the late Gurtha Lee Floyd and Minnie Jane Johnson Floyd. He is survived by his wife, Clara Mae Floyd of the home; one daughter,…
Read MoreRosemary “Sally” Gabriele: Loris
1938 – 2022 Rosemary “Sally” Gabriele passed away on Wednesday, June 15, at her home in Loris. She was 84. Born April 5, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late John Dever and the late Margaret Murphy Dever. Mrs. Gabriele was a member of both Tranquil United Methodist Church and Center…
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