Glendale Jolly: Wilmington
1931 – 2019 Glendale Jolly of Wilmington and formerly of Clarendon died Monday, Nov. 18, in Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington. He was 88. Born Feb. 23, 1931 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late James Arthur Jolly and Mary Stanley Jolly and the widower of Charlotte Ann Boyd…
Read MoreAnother week of uncertainty on second Tabor City Council seat
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A recount in a razor close race for a second seat on Tabor City Council won’t take place until next Friday, that meeting of the Columbus County Board of Elections set for 10 a.m. in the elections offices in Whiteville. Incumbent Nelson Lee, who lost his re-election bid to incumbent Ronnie…
Read MoreBettie Gail Stevens Altman: Loris
1941 – 2019 Bettie Gail Stevens Altman of Loris passed to her heavenly home on Nov. 5. Mrs. Altman was born in Loris, a daughter of the late Ernest Odell and Jackie Fowler Stevens. She was predeceased by her son, Kevin Shelley; three brothers, Shelton, Jimmy, and Belton Stevens; and one sister, Patsy S. Cooper.…
Read MoreProvisional vote cuts Graham’s lead in TC Council race to 1
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A single provisional ballot cast for incumbent Nelson Lee and recorded Thursday left challenger Ronnie Graham with a one-vote lead in the race for a seat on Tabor City Council. At stake is a second seat on council. Incumbent David Mincey was the top vote getter in the race for council,…
Read MoreInfant Millie Rose Floyd: Tabor City
November 12, 2019 Infant Millie Rose Floyd of Tabor City died Tuesday, Nov. 12. She was the infant daughter of Austin Lee Floyd and Teresa Ann Gore of Tabor City. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Brooklyn Kaye Floyd of Tabor City; maternal grandparents, Keith and Linda Ward of Chadbourn;…
Read MoreRoy Linwood “Sambo” Buffkin, Sr.: Green Sea
1942 – 2019 Roy Linwood “Sambo” Buffkin, Sr. of Green Sea died Sunday, Nov. 10, in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 77. He was born May 31, 1942 in Horry County. He is survived by one son, Roy Linwood Buffkin, Jr. of Green Sea; one step daughter, Kathryn Lynch of Green Sea; five grandchildren and…
Read MorePolice ask for help to ID check fraud suspect
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A check fraud case that began in Whiteville had led to Tabor City and an effort to identify the woman who passed at least one check at a local Food Lion, Det. Christopher Hilburn of the Tabor City Police Department said Monday. Police have obtained imaged of the woman they believe…
Read MoreLinda Gail Buffkin: Green Sea
1948 – 2019 Linda Gail Buffkin of Green Sea died Friday, Nov. 8, in her home. She was 70. Born Nov. 19, 1948 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Jamie Lee Williamson and Sadie Mae Fowler Williamson. She is survived by her husband, Larry Buffkin of the home; four sons, Dean…
Read MoreTerry Dale Phillips: Nichols
1945 – 2019 Terry Dale Phillips of Nichols died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 74. Born May 28, 1945 in Horry County, he was the son of the late Everett Phillips Jr. and Vera Cannon Phillips. He is survived by three daughters, Julia Long and husband Kevin of Conway, Patty…
Read MoreMarie Causey Smith: Loris
1934 – 2019 Marie Causey Smith of Loris was joyfully welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. She was 85. She was surrounded by family at her time of passing, and peacefully made whole and perfect in Christ. Marie was born in 1934 in Loris to the late John Bailey Causey and Vera Todd…
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