Graham Sellers: Whiteville
1933 – 2019 Graham Sellers of Whiteville of Whiteville died Wednesday, April 3, in his home. He was 85. Born Aug. 6, 1933 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late John Kelly Sellers and Ruth Tyree Sellers and the widower of Agnes McPherson Sellers. He is survived by one daughter, Debra McKeithan…
Read MoreMargaret Leslie Davis Ammons: Loris
1949 – 2019 Margaret Leslie Davis Ammons of Loris passed away on Monday, April 1, at McLeod Loris hospital. She was 70. Mrs. Ammons was born on Feb. 7, 1949 in Charleston, to the late Francies Ellsworth Davis and the late Lester Davis. Mrs. Ammons was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and of the Baptist…
Read MoreCounty elections board finds Greene not a resident, state panel to take jurisdiction
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com UPDATE Jody Greene’s residency in Columbus County was rejected by a divided Columbus County Board of Elections Thursday following two days of testimony and arguments. The decision was far from the last word, State Board of Elections attorney Josh Lawson reminding members that the body in Raleigh will take jurisdiction of…
Read MoreSheriff’s election protests heard, Greene to be heard Thurs.
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Bantering lawyers, a boisterous witness and testimony that did not seem to clear confusion over last November’s election for Columbus County sheriff were highlights of day one of a Columbus County Board of Elections hearing Wednesday. That hearing recessed after 6 p.m. and is scheduled to resume at 9 a.m. Thursday…
Read MoreMcAuthor Douglas “Mack” Fipps: Whiteville
1971 – 2019 McAuthor Douglas “Mack” Fipps of Whiteville died Sunday, March 31. He was 47. Born June 9, 1971 in Horry County, he was the son of Annie Lou McDowell Bachelor of Green Sea, and the late Douglas McArthur Fipps. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Rhonda Kay Cribb…
Read MoreJennis Turbeville: Tabor City
1931 – 2019 Jennis Turbeville of Tabor City died Tuesday, April 2, in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter in Whiteville. He was 88. Born March 1, 1931, in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Wortha Howard and Sally Buffkin Turbeville. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Adams Turbeville of…
Read MoreBobbie Small Burris: Matthews
1937 – 2019 Bobbie Small Burris of Matthews passed away March 28, in Orlando, Florida. She was 81. She was born in Loris, on May 15, 1937. Bobbie graduated from Green Sea High School in Horry County. She was married to the late Bill Burris on December 22, 1962. They lived in Charlotte and were…
Read MoreElnita Cribb Pridgen: Loris
1932 – 2019 Elnita Cribb Pridgen of Loris passed away on Saturday, March 30, at her home following an illness. She was 86. Born May 5, 1932 in Clarendon, she was the daughter of the late William Warren Cribb and the late Bertha Ida Cribb. Survivors include her sons, Johnny Pridgen of Loris and Edward…
Read MoreRicky Dale Suggs: Loris
1962 – 2019 Ricky Dale Suggs of Loris passed away on Friday, March 29, at McLeod Loris hospital following a sudden illness. He was 57. Mr. Suggs was born March 24, 1962 in Loris. Ricky worked as a heavy equipment operator with Horry County Public Works and was a humble soul who was loved by…
Read MoreWayne Anthony Graci: Loris
1948 – 2019 Wayne Anthony Graci of Loris passed away on Tuesday, March 26, at his home. He was 70. Mr. Graci was born Sept. 20, 1948 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to the late Samuel Graci and the late Patricia Rizzo Graci Spampinato. Mr. Graci served his country with courage, honor, and dignity in…
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