Rev. J.P. Jones: Tabor City
1924 – 2018 Rev. J.P. Jones of Tabor City died Monday, June 4, at Angel House Hospice in Whiteville, after months of declining health. He was 93. He was born on Oct. 20, 1924 to William M. and Mamie Collins Jones in Fuquay-Varina. Rev. Jones married the former Lynda Lou Pope in 1944, and she…
Read MoreShots fired at police after break-in interrupted, one in custody, one sought
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A break-in interrupted on Seal Street Saturday quickly became a foot pursuit with shots fired at police, Capt. Greg Sibbett of the Tabor City Police Department said. One man who said he is from North Charleston is in custody, police on the hunt for a second suspect who eluded officers, Sibbett…
Read MoreEdward Carlisle Suggs: Loris
1934 – 2018 Edward Carlisle Suggs of Loris passed away Monday, May 28, at McLeod Loris hospital following a five and one-half year battle with cancer. He was 83. Born Dec. 22, 1934 in Loris, he was the son of Mr. Grover Cleveland Suggs and Mrs. Irene Mullinnix Suggs. His early years were spent working…
Read MoreElnita E. Floyd: Conway
1931 – 2018 Elnita E. Floyd of Conway passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at her residence. She was 86. Born Aug. 3, 1931 in Conway, she was the daughter of the late Brookie Heniford and Bessie Elizabeth Roberts Edwards. Mrs. Floyd was a faithful member of Juniper Bay Baptist Church. Along with her…
Read MoreEx-Animal Control director charged with embezzlement
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Embezzlement and other charges are facing Columbus County’s former Animal Control Director. Joseph David “Joey” Prince, 51, of Wright Road, Tabor City, surrendered to investigators Wednesday, nine months resigning from the post he held for nearly two years, a news release from Columbus County Sheriff Lewis Hatcher said. Prince was charged…
Read MoreLoris budget plan generous to some
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Generous salary increases for select City of Loris employees are included in a proposed budget for the year that begins July 1 that has been in the hands of City Council for two weeks. A public hearing on the proposed $5.095 million spending plan is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday in…
Read MoreNina Claire Bryan Ward: Tabor City
1936 – 2018 Nina Claire Bryan Ward of Tabor City and wife of Archie Leon Ward, Jr. died Friday, May 25, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. She was 81. Mrs. Ward was born in Augusta, Georgia, a daughter of the late Wilson Jennings Bryan, Sr. and late Lois Bonnett Bryan. She…
Read MoreLinda Faye Ward Norris: Tabor City
1948 – 2018 Linda Faye Ward Norris of Tabor City died Saturday, May 26, in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. She was 69. Born Oct. 26, 1948 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late John David and Kathleen King Ward. She is survived by her husband, Norman Neil Norris of the home; five…
Read MoreHarley Ray “Smokey” Norton: Loris
1943 – 2018 Harley Ray “Smokey” Norton of Loris passed away on Tuesday, May 22, at his home. He was 74. Mr. Norton was born on Oct. 12, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, son of the late Seva E. Norton and the late Lois M. Mettler Norton. Mr. Norton served his country in the…
Read MoreMargie Bell Mills Harrelson: Tabor City
1925 – 2018 Margie Bell Mills Harrelson of Tabor City died Wednesday, May 23, in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. She was 92. Born Dec. 21, 1925 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar D. Mills and Dora Lee Spivey Mills and the widow of Wilson Thomas Harrelson, Jr. She is survived…
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