Lewis Carlton Allen: Evergreen
1939 – 2021 Lewis Carlton Allen of Evergreen died Thursday, July 8, in his home. He was 82. Born May 10, 1939 in Horry County, he was the son of the late Nathan and Hazel Bell Herring Allen and the widower of Joyce Estelle Perritt Allen. He is survived by his daughters, Carol Bullock of…
Read MoreJudy Lanier Lowery: Tabor City
1943 – 2021 Judy Lanier Lowery of Tabor City died Wednesday, July 7, in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. She was 78. She was born June 9, 1943 in Robeson County to the late P C and Edna Simmons Lanier. She is survived by one daughter, Judith Renee Lowery-Arevalo of Jacksonville; three granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren.…
Read MoreSam Kimbral “Kim” Gore: Tabor City
1966 – 2021 Sam Kimbral “Kim” Gore of Tabor City passed away Wednesday, July 7, in his home. He was 55. Born June 26, 1966 in Whiteville, he was the son of the late Betty Gayle Strickland Gore. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Gore of Tabor City; one daughter, Brooke Gore of Tabor…
Read MoreLinda Kaye Lowery: Whiteville
1958 – 2021 Linda Kaye Lowery of Whiteville died Wednesday, July 7, in Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Whiteville. She was 63 Born May 30, 1958 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late William Charlie Duncan and Ethel Mae Cartrette Duncan. She is survived by her husband, Gary Allen Lowery, Sr.…
Read MoreElsa eyes TLC
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Hurricane Elsa is on its way to the Tabor-Loris Community, expected to “weaken to a weak tropical storm by the time it reaches the Carolinas,” the National Weather Service reported in a Wednesday morning update. Elsa’s impacts will be felt locally later today with heavy rain that may produce isolated flash…
Read MoreCharles Franklin Merck: Loris
1949 – 2021 Charles Franklin Merck of Loris passed away on Thursday, July 1, at his home. He was 71. Born Dec. 23, 1949 in Loris, he was the son of the late Charles Furman Merck and the late Ruby Lee Doyle Merck. Mr. Merck loved to work with his hands and was skilled both…
Read MoreJerri Kay Hardee: Loris
1981 – 2021 Jerri Kay Hardee of Loris passed away on Tuesday, June 29. She was 40. Born Feb. 17, 1981 in Cleburne, Texas, she was the daughter of Sarah Ruth Foley of Loris and the late Ernest Wayne Hardee, Sr. Jerri made everyone feel like they were the most important person in the world.…
Read MoreRussell Larue Clemons: Green Sea
1945 – 2021 Russell Larue Clemons of Green Sea died Friday, July 2, in his home. He was 76. Born Jan. 12, 1945 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Billy Larue and Ollie Lewis Clemons. He is survived by his wife, Kay Clemons of the home; three sons, Kim Clemons of…
Read MoreIndependence observance
Story & Photos By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Fireworks capped a patriotic program with hot dogs and watermelon just right for the area’s first Fourth of July celebration, three days early, at South Columbus High School Thursday. Those taking part enjoyed music from the Columbus County Community Band, the Kevin Sanson Band, and much more. Rain…
Read MoreFireworks fly tonight at SCHS
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Fourth of July festivities begin first in Tabor City with the annual entertainment filled fireworks festivities at South Columbus High School. Gates at Civitan Stadium open at 6 p.m., entertainment begins at 7 p.m., with fireworks from Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics of Lexington set to fly after sunset, at 9:30 p.m. Featured entertainers…
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