William James Grainger: Loris
1955 – 2021 William James Grainger of Loris died Sunday, Oct. 3, in the McLeod Loris hospital, Loris. He was 66. Born June 9, 1955 in Mullins, he was the son of the late Floyd Grainger and the late Bernice Bullard Grainger. He worked in construction, loved fishing , and was of the Baptist faith.…
Read MoreZonnie Marie Suggs: Loris
1942 – 2021 Zonnie Marie Suggs of Loris passed away on Sunday, Oct. 3, at Conway Medical Center in Conway. She was 79. Born Jan. 4, 1942 in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Thelbert Roosevelt Suggs and the late Lillian Marie Bell Suggs. Survivors include her three brothers, Billy Suggs and wife…
Read MoreLaTrisha Nicole Purcha: Fair Bluff
1979 – 2021 LaTrisha Nicole Purcha of Fair Bluff passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at her home. She was 42. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Purcha Jr.; a son, Allen Brown; and numerous family members and friends. Burial will be at a later date. A guest register is available here.
Read MoreRight turn only
Safety improvements at one of Horry County’s more dangerous crossroads, SC 410 at SC 9, were in the later stages on Friday, with traffic on the two-lane SC 410 no longer able to go straight across the divided four-lane highway. Palmetto Paving crews changed the pavement and painting creating a “Michigan Turn” that requires all…
Read MoreDorothy Mae Fowler: Little Rock, Ark.
1926 – 2021 Dorothy (Dot) Mae Fowler was born in Tabor City, North Carolina, on July 18, 1926 to Roscoe (Rossie) and Gertrude Fowler. She was the middle child with an older sister, Virginia, and a younger brother, Howard. Dorothy received Heaven’s Blessing on Sept. 29, living to the amazing age of 95. Dot’s parents…
Read MoreDanyell Dominic Mayes: Loris
1978 – 2021 Danyell Dominic Mayes of Loris died Sunday, Sept. 26. He was 43. Born July 31, 1978 in Paterson, New Jersey, Danyell was the son of the late Dianne Mayes and the late Wilson Butler. No services are planned.
Read MoreCaller wants your e-mail? It’s NOT us
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com What appears to be a scam or phishing attempt using the name of a trusted news source has hit home, and to be clear, we are NOT calling you. At least one local merchant received a phone call Tuesday morning, the voice on the other end of the line with a…
Read MoreYam Pageant info meet is Wednesday evening
Pageant time for the North Carolina Yam Festival at Tabor City is just weeks away, with a contestant informational meeting scheduled Wednesday evening. Nine crowns will be given during a pair of pageants on Saturday, Oct. 16, at South Columbus High School. Contestants from babies to 23 years old are invited. With a drop-in format,…
Read MoreLorena Bennett Harrelson Fowler: Tabor City
1929 – 2021 Lorena Bennett Harrelson Fowler of Tabor City died Monday, Sept. 27, in Loris Rehab and Nursing Center, Loris. She was 91. Born Dec. 26, 1929 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Clinton Bennett and Clydia Eleanor Turbeville Bennett. She is survived by her husband, James Wade Fowler…
Read MoreVonnie Joyce Gore Hodges: Tabor City
1943 – 2021 Vonnie Joyce Gore Hodges of Tabor City died Sunday, Sept. 26, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, Whiteville. She was 77. Born Oct. 30, 1943 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Robbie Delond Gore and Alma Spivey Gore. She is survived by her husband, Zade Monroe Hodges…
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