Barbara Wayne Hayes Gerald: Tabor City
1932 – 2021 Barbara Wayne Hayes Gerald of Tabor City passed away peacefully at Tabor Commons on Dec. 6. She was 89. She was born in Green Sea on Jan. 2, 1932, the second child of Averitt Gary and Bernice Bryant Hayes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Billy…
Read MoreLois Mae Williamson Norris: Tabor City
1938 – 2021 Lois Mae Williamson Norris of Tabor City died Friday, Dec. 3, in her home. She was 82. Born Dec. 17, 1938 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late William James “Lace” Williamson and Letha Mae Jacobs Williamson. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Monroe Norris of the home;…
Read MoreDaniel Devon Powell, Sr.: Green Sea
1936 – 2021 Daniel Devon Powell, Sr. of Green Sea was welcomed home by Jesus on Dec. 3, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was 85. He was born in Green Sea on Oct. 14, 1936. He was the son of the late Daniel Monroe and Elma Roberts Powell, also of Green Sea.…
Read MorePot prep on Facebook live lands woman in jail
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Broadcasting herself “preparing marijuana to be smoked” Thursday morning landed an area woman in jail, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reports. , 33, of Sellers Town Road, Whiteville, “did not deny” what deputies had seen on the Facebook Live, which has since been deleted, Chief Deputy Aaron Herring said in…
Read MoreBoston Butt fundraiser for fire victims
A Boston Butt sale to benefit a Gapway area family who lost their home and belongings to a recent fire has been launched by the Columbus County Fire & Rescue Association. Annette Soles and her extended family, including her boyfriend and Lake Waccamaw firefighter David Vela, escaped the fire, though five of the six in…
Read MoreTommy Lee Wilson, Sr.: Loris
1954 – 2021 Tommy Lee Wilson, Sr. of Loris passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at his home. He was 67. Born Feb. 14, 1954 in Fair Bluff, he was the son of the late Johnnie Leneau Wilson and the late Mary Elizabeth Thompson Wilson. Mr. Wilson worked as a machine operator and farmer…
Read MoreRalph Monroe Harris: Conway
1947 – 2021 Ralph Monroe Harris of Conway passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Conway Hospital. He was 74. Born July 7, 1947 in Loris, SC, he was the son of the late Ralph Buren Harris and the late Siller Lorene Mishoe Harris. Survivors include his daughter, Kitty Jo Lockridge and husband James; two…
Read MoreElena Johnson Hendrix: West Columbia
1942 – 2021 Elena Johnson Hendrix of West Columbia passed away on Monday, Nov. 22. She was 79. Born May 28, 1942 in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Hicks Lacy Johnson and the late Minnie Graham Johnson. Mrs. Hendrix worked in accounting and bookkeeping until her retirement and was of the Baptist…
Read MoreAllie Maitland Smith: Fearrington Village
1934 – 2021 Allie Maitland Smith passed away peacefully at his home in Fearrington Village on Nov. 21, surrounded by his family. He was 87. His family had gathered to be with him in his month-long battle with an aggressive brain cancer. Maitland was born in Lumberton in 1934 to Allie McCoy and Emma Wright…
Read MoreLillian Helen Lemak Durst: Loris
1927 – 2021 Lillian Helen Lemak Durst of Loris passed away on Saturday, Nov. 27, in Wilmington following an illness. She was 94. Born July 19, 1927 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Lemak, Sr., and the late Veronica Bodnar Lemak. Early in her life the family moved…
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