Jose (Joey) Mario Alves: Loris
1988 – 2019 Jose (Joey) Mario Alves of Loris passed away suddenly Sunday, September 8. He was 30. Born Nov. 16, 1988 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Joey is survived by his beloved parents, Tony and Maria Alves; brother, C.J. Alves; and grandparents, Jose and Maria Reis. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.…
Read More2nd man wanted for questioning in triple murder
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A second man is wanted for questioning in a triple murder near Whiteville. Jonathan Walter Watts, 37, of Whiteville is sought for questioning in the Sept. 7 slaying of a 5-year-old child and his parents on Brittany Lane south of Whiteville, a news release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said…
Read MoreFelon with a long record charged with Pireway murder
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A Tabor City area man has been charged with murder in the of a man’s body who was found shot dead in his car in the Pireway area Monday. Lakeithy Gene Keller, 44, of Horace Cox Road, Tabor City, was charged Thursday night with murder, assault with a deadly weapon,…
Read MoreDaniel Robert Cinq-Mars: Loris
1948 – 2019 Daniel Robert Cinq-Mars of Loris passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at his home. He was 71. Mr. Cinq-Mars was born July 26, 1948 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the late Robert Irenẻ Cinq-Mars and the late Pauline Madeline Gagne Cinq-Mars. He served his country with honor and courage in the United…
Read MoreWhiteville man wanted for questioning in triple murder
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A Whiteville man wanted for questioning in a weekend triple murder near Whiteville has been identified by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Marquez Montrell Cherry, 23, also faces unrelated drug, firearms and resisting police charges, and is “currently wanted for questioning in the Brittany Lane triple homicide,” Sheriff Jody Greene said…
Read MoreErskine Ozzie Strickland: Tabor City
1931 – 2019 Erskine Ozzie Strickland of Tabor City died Monday, Sept. 9, in Loris Rehab and Nursing Center. He was 88. Born May 11, 1931 in Horry County, he was the son of the late Hewey Strickland and Delphia Strickland and the widower of Bertha Mae Caulder Strickland. He is survived by six children,…
Read MoreLillian Cox “Dot” King: Loris
1933 – 2019 Lillian Cox “Dot” King of Loris was totally healed and entered heaven on Sept 8. She was 86. Born April 16, 1933, she was the daughter of Wayman and Nora Cox of Tabor City. In addition to her parents, Mrs. King is predeceased by her husband John D. “Buck” King; one brother,…
Read MoreTony Andrew Dew: Tabor City
1958 – 2019 Tony Andrew Dew if Tabor City died Friday, Sept. 6, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. He was 61. Born in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Andrew Furman Dew and Rosa Lee Watts Dew. He is survived by six daughters, Toni Kate Dew of Conway, Opal Dew…
Read MoreDorian delayed Border Battle football has South Columbus at Loris High Monday
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Dorian delayed, but hasn’t slayed the annual Border-Battle varsity football series involving Loris and South Columbus High Schools. South Columbus will visit Loris High Monday for the 28th Border Battle skirmish, the Stallions so far undefeated on the season, Loris currently winless. Kick-off at Heniford Field is set for 7:30 p.m.…
Read MoreWilliam Stanley Knauss Jr.: Myrtle Beach
1929 – 2019 William Stanley Knauss Jr. of Myrtle Beach died Friday, Sept. 6, in Embrace Hospice Center, Myrtle Beach. He was 90. Born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William Stanley Knauss and Hazel McCutchon Knauss. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by four…
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