Michael David Grainger: Loris
1969 – 2019 Michael David Grainger of Loris gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, Aug. 27, surrounded by his loving family. He was 49. He is finally at peace and pain free. Michael was born Nov. 7, 1969 in Charleston, to Lynda Gerald Grainger and the late Ronald Michael Grainger. He was a member of…
Read MoreArnette A. Hill: Whiteville
1943 – 2019 Arnette A. Hill of Whiteville passed away Monday, Aug. 26, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice House. She was 75. She was born Nov. 29, 1943 in New London, Connecticut, the daughter of James D. and Elise Dart Beck. Surviving are three daughters, Suzanna Hill Lee of Supply, Wendy Jean Hill of Clarendon,…
Read MorePoor parking prompts arrest in 2012 case; Co-conspirator is an absconder
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A poor parking choice may lead to new prison time for a Tabor City man charged in a series of 2012 cases involving safe cracking and theft, Tabor City Police Department reports show. James Avery Norris, 23, was charged Monday with safe cracking, burglary, larceny of a firearm and conspiracy, the…
Read MoreJames “Jimmy” Robert Morgan: Loris
1943 – 2019 James “Jimmy” Robert Morgan of Loris passed away on Monday, Aug. 26. He was 76. Mr. Morgan was born on Aug. 18, 1943 in Columbia to the late Harley Robert Morgan and the late Gladys Merdine Wilkerson Morgan. Mr. Morgan served his country with courage and honor in the United States Navy…
Read MoreMary Gore Wilson: Clarendon
1961 – 2019 Mary Gore Wilson of Clarendon died Monday, Aug. 26, in the McLeod Seacoast hospital, Little River. She was 58. Born July 11, 1961 in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Samuel Jackson Gore and the late Marjorie Ward Gore. In addition to her father, she is survived by two sons, Samuel…
Read MoreCounty worker charged with stealing handgun
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A Columbus County Public Works employee from Clarendon has been charged with stealing a gun from a vehicle while on duty in his county owned vehicle. John Aaron Hines, 25, of Todd Town Road, Clarendon, was arrested on Aug. 23 in the Aug. 15 theft that took place on Smyrna Road,…
Read MoreRita “Gail” Lowder Sarvis: Loris
1958 – 2019 Rita “Gail” Lowder Sarvis of Charlotte, formerly of Loris, passed away on Friday, Aug. 23, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte. She was 61. Ms. Sarvis was born on Aug. 13, 1958 in Loris, to the late Johnnie Rogers Lowder and the late Cecil Todd Lowder Buffkin. Ms. Sarvis was the owner…
Read MoreSheri Jane Rabon: Loris
1958 – 2019 Sheri Jane Rabon of Loris passed away on Sunday, Aug. 25, at her home. She was 50. Ms. Rabon was born on Dec. 20, 1968 in Loris, to Larry Carl Rabon and Shirley Jane Johnson Rabon. Ms. Rabon worked compassionately as a Home Health Aid and was a longtime member of Bethany…
Read MoreJerry Buffkin: Tabor City
1942 – 2019 Jerry Buffkin of Tabor City died Saturday, Aug. 24, in his home. He was 77. Born in Horry County, he was the son of the late Namon Buffkin and Edna Arnette Buffkin. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Buffkin of Tabor…
Read MoreSteven Lee Davis: Loris
1956 – 2019 Steven Lee Davis of Loris passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Grand Strand Medical Center. He was 62. Born in Germany, Steven was the son of the late Belinda Sue Pauley. He was a skilled woodworker and owner of Steven’s Woodworking. Steven was also an avid NASCAR fan. Mr. Davis was a loving husband…
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