Ronnie Spivey: Clarkton
1946 – 2022 Ronnie “Fuzzy” Spivey of Clarkton passed away Wednesday, May 25, at home. He was 75. Born Aug. 16, 1946 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late David Lloyd Spivey and Jewel Simmons Spivey. He is survived by two sons, Keith Spivey of Clarkton and Josh Spivey of Supply; three…
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Memorial Day observances across America included this, Monday morning at the Veteran’s Memorial Park of America south of Whiteville. New Hope Baptist Church pastor Rev. Darrin Moore offered prayers, Bill Thompson led in the singing of The National Anthem, and speakers included VMPA President Randy Norris, Vietnam Veterans President Mike Creen, VFW President W.H. Morris,…
Read MoreNorman ‘Chip’ Singletary: Fair Bluff
1954 – 2022 The world lost a great man on May 27. Chip Singletary crossed over to be with his Lord and Savior. He was 67. He was born in Florence on Dec. 4, 1954. Chip was a resident of the small town of Fair Bluff, which he loved. He was a loving father, grandfather,…
Read MoreJohn Colon Ward: Nakina
1937 – 2022 John Colon Ward of Nakina died Sunday May 29, in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. He was 85. Born in Columbus County, he was the son of the late John Craven Ward and Beatrice Jenrette Ward. In addition to his parent’s, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Pearce Ward; son…
Read MoreRachel Ward Gore: Clarendon
1930 – 2022 Rachel Ward Gore of Clarendon died Tuesday, May 24, in UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton. She was 92. Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Esmer Elmer and Rachel Aline Ward. She was the widow of the late William Thomas Gore. She is survived by one son, Jeff T.…
Read MoreSuperstreet? ‘Reduced conflict intersection’ impacts explained by DOT
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com One consultant’s view on future impacts of a proposed “superstreet” in Tabor City errs on the process and results, a North Carolina Department of Transportation spokesman said. F. Richard Flowe, President and CEO of planning consultants N•FOCUS, said the DOT’s “superstreet” plan would eventually force some businesses to relocate, specifically…
Read MoreMichael Scott McKeithan: Nakina
1976 – 2022 Michael Scott McKeithan of Nakina died Friday, May 20, 2022 in Duke Medical Center, Durham. He was 46. He was the son of Rev. Henry Vernon McKeithan and Cathy Diane Holbrooks McKeithan. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Ashley Nicole McKeithan of Nakina; two sisters, JoAnn McKeithan Reaves…
Read MoreCourtney Nicole Ward: Loris
1989 – 2022 Courtney Nicole Ward of Loris died Monday, May 23, in the MUSC Medical Center, Charleston. She was 32. Born June 28, 1989 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of Tammy Cribb Jones and Carson Ward, Sr., both of Loris. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Derek…
Read MoreJames Edward Coleman: Chadbourn
1945 – 2022 James Edward Coleman of Chadbourn died Monday, May 23, in Regency Hospital of Florence. He was 76. Born June 26, 1945, he was the son of the late T.C. Coleman and Nolie Woodell Coleman. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by one daughter, Melissa McPherson of…
Read MoreArrest made in Wheeler murder
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com An arrest in the murder of Willie Lee Wheeler at his home in Tabor City was made Wednesday afternoon, Chief Donald Dowless of the Tabor City Police Department said. Kason Durante Johnson, 43, of Grice Road, was charged with first degree murder. He allegedly “unlawfully, willfully and feloniously did of malice…
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