1929 – 2025      Ancil Stacy Hilburn of Loris passed away on Wednesday, May, 28, at McLeod Seacoast hospital in Little River. He was 95.      Ancil was born Aug. 8, 1929, in Fayetteville, a son of the late James Walter Hilburn and the late Mertie Lou Harrelson Hilburn.      Mr. Hilburn served his country with courage, dignity,…

1987 – 2025      Amanda “Mandy” Rebecca Hewitt of Myrtle Beach passed away on April 10. She was 38.      She was born on April 5, 1987, in Conway.      Mandy was the daughter of the late Loria Ann Pickelsimmer Hall.      Mandy is survived by her father, Travis Alan Hall, who now resides in Palmetto, Florida, with his…

1966 – 2025      Rodney James Long of Loris passed away on Thursday, May, 29, in Loris. He was 58.      Born Nov. 20, 1966, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son Ashley Jean DiMario and the late Dale “Dino” Dean Long, Jr. Rodney loved music and was especially proud of his father’s musical legacy. Rodney was a…

1944 – 2025      Margaret Pearl McLamb of Wilmington, formerly of Nakina, died Tuesday, June 3, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. She was 80.      Born Oct. 10, 1944, in New Hanover County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Munroe Lowery and Sarah Blanche Hewett Lowery Faulk and the widow of John…

1960 – 2025      Robin Marie Alford of Horry died Sunday, June 1, in her home. She was 65.      Born February 23, 1960 in Queens, Newy York, she was the daughter of the late Michael Sottosanti and Carol Arnone Sottosanti.      She is survived by her husband, Harry Bryan Alford of the home; four daughters, Nicole Strickland…

1942 – 2025      Myrtle Alpha McCumbee of Whiteville passed away Monday, June 2. She was 82.      Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Clewis and Clara Suggs Clewis Watts.      She is survived by one son, Gary McCumbee (Loretta) of Whiteville; a daughter, Angela Chestnutt (Brian) of Tabor City; two sisters,…

1953 – 2025 In Loving Memory of Vicky Lefler      Victoria “Vicky” Johnson Lefler, born Aug. 10, 1953, to Annie Grace (Holt) and Doston Clio Johnson passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her devoted family in North Myrtle Beach on May 30 after an extended illness.      Vicky lived a happy life filled with love, family,…

1046 – 2025      James Earl Hill, Jr. of Whiteville passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, June 1, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. He was 78.      Jim was born to the late James Earl Hill and Annie Louise Thompson Hill on Sept. 15, 1946 in Columbus County. In…

1971 – 2025      Larry Wesley Gleason of Loris passed away on Friday, May 23, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 54.      Born Jan. 18, 1971, in Loris, he was the son of Larry Gleason and late Darlene Adkins Gleason.      Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Tina Marie Gleason; a…

1962 – 2025      Kenneth Earl “Corky” Fowler of Hallsboro died Monday May 26, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, Whiteville. He was 62.      Born in Horry County, he was the son of the late George Elisha Fowler and Elizabeth Ann Nealey Scott.      He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Dale Fowler and Harley Fowler…