Donald Ray Fowler: Clarendon
1963 – 2020 Donald Ray Fowler of Clarendon died Monday, Dec. 7. He was 57. Born Aug. 13, 1963 in Horry County, he was the son of Margaret Long Fowler of Clarendon and the late Donnie Mace Fowler. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kristina Simmons Fowler of Clarendon; two…
Read MoreRev. James Smith, Jr.: Rockingham
1938 – 2020 Rev. James Smith, Jr. of Rockingham died Monday, Nov. 30 at his home. He was 82. Graveside services were held 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Pleasant Hill AME Zion Church Cemetery in Rockingham. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Smith of the home; brothers Robert Smith, Alvin Smith, Jefferson Smith; sisters…
Read MoreCOVID cases soaring in Horry, rising more slowly in Columbus
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com COVID-19 cases are soaring in Horry County, continuing to rise but at a slower rate in Columbus, state and local health agency reports indicated Monday. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Columbus reports 74th COVID death, 62 new infections Horry coronavirus cases soar, nearly 190 new Monday…
Read MoreSylvia Wade Holmes: Loris
1943 – 2020 Sylvia Wade Holmes passed away on Dec. 3 at her home in Loris following an illness. She was 77. Born March 24, 1943 in Tabor City, she was the daughter of the late Wortha Broadus Turbeville and the late Sarah Belle Spivey Turbeville Norris. Mrs. Holmes worked in the advertisement department of…
Read MoreGloria Martin: Loris
1947 – 2020 Gloria Martin of Loris passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at her residence. She was 73. Born May 4, 1947 in Conway, she was the daughter of Grace Delaney and the late Isaac Lacy Lee. In addition to her mother of Darlington, Mrs. Martin is survived by two sons, Joseph H. Martin…
Read MoreRobert Pate: Loris
1944 – 2020 Robert Pate of Loris passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, at his home after enduring several illnesses over the past few years. He was 76. Robert was born June 10, 1944 in Bladenboro, a son of the late Mabel and Lonnie Pate. He moved to Horry County in 1945 and became a life-long…
Read MoreCOVID-19 claims second Tabor Correctional inmate
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A second Tabor Correctional Institution inmate has died of COVID-19 associated illness, the NC Department of Public Safety reported Friday. His death took place at a hospital, where he was being treated after testing positive for the coronavirus, the DPS reported. He had “pre-existing medical conditions.” “His death is saddening,” state…
Read MoreCOVID cases soaring in Horry, slowing in Columbus
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com COVID-19 infections appear to be slowing in Columbus County, picking up steam in Horry, recent state and local data including a Columbus Health Department news release Thursday indicate. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: A COVID death, 58 new cases since Monday in Columbus Horry coronavirus cases…
Read MoreLucy Alberta Willis Tripp: Tabor City
1944 – 2020 Lucy Alberta Willis Tripp of Tabor City died on Nov. 1 in Brunswick Health and Rehab in Ash. She was 75. Born Dec. 31, 1944 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Dalton Bright and Delta Marie Wright Willis and the widow of Larry Dale Tripp. She is survived…
Read MoreUPDATE: Murder, shooting victims identified; TC man jailed
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com UPDATE Victim’s of Sunday’s shootings on Sellers Town Road that left one man dead, another critically wounded, have been identified by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. – – – Tristan Lavonne Stavee, 23, died on the scene of the shooting in the 100 block of Sellars Town Road, just off…
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