Lawrence “Larry” Kapps: Mooresville
1945 – 2017 Lawrence “Larry” Kapps of Mooresville passed away Monday, May 29 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was 72. Mr. Kapps, a loving son, brother, husband, dad and “grandpa”, was born March 7, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia to Dr. L. B. and Sallie Lathrop Kapps. He was employed by Bell South…
Read MoreLacy L. Hardee, Jr.: Loris
1955 – 2017 Lacy L. Hardee, Jr. of Loris age 61, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 29. He was 61. Lacy was born Dec. 14, 1955, son of the late Lacy L. Hardee, Sr., and Eunice Hulon Hardee. On May 16, 2010, he married Janice Albert…
Read MoreAnother crash in Iron Hill
Five more people were hurt in an auto crash Monday at a Tabor City area crossroads that has claimed lives in the past. Neighbors, including witnesses to the two-vehicle crash that took place before noon Monday said a northbound car on Peacock Road did not appear to slow for the stop sign at Will…
Read MoreDelessie Gerald Dorman Tyler: Loris
1924 – 2017 Delessie Gerald Dorman Tyler of Loris passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Conway Manor. She was 92. Mrs. Tyler was born on Oct. 30, 1924 in Conway, daughter of the late William “Willie” H. Gerald and the late Ollie Delessie Gilmore Gerald. Mrs. Tyler retired as a supervisor with Marlene…
Read MoreMemorial Day tribute
Memorial Day is more than toes in the sand, backyard barbecues and a day off work for many in the Tabor-Loris Community. Veterans and some likely to serve their country’s armed forces in the future took part in a Memorial Day observance Saturday at Twin City Memorial Gardens. A JROTC Honor Guard from Loris High…
Read MoreMildred McCumbee Prince: Tabor City
1928 – 2017 Mildred McCumbee Prince of Tabor City passed away Tuesday, May 23 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Angel House in Whiteville. She was 89. Born on Jan. 31, 1928 in Rockingham, she was the daughter of the late Archie Hebron McCumbee and the late Juanita Grice McCumbee. Mrs. Prince was a loving…
Read MoreJohn Belton Brockman Jr.,: Greer
1922 – 2017 John Belton Brockman Jr., of Greer went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 19. He was 94. A lifetime resident of Spartanburg County, he was born May 19, 1922 to the late JB Brockman Sr. and Mamie Bearden Brockman. He valiantly served his country in the army…
Read MoreSunrise license check
Police officers in Tabor City were busy early Friday, conducting a Governor’s Highway Safety Program checkpoint on U.S. 701 in the area of Ten Mile Road. At least five vehicles were towed early, Capt. Greg Sibbett said, when officers found drivers who did not have a valid license. Officer Chris Hilburn checked a valid license…
Read MoreKenneth Marshall McLamb: Conway
1956 – 2017 Kenneth Marshall McLamb of Conway died Wednesday, May 24 in his home. He was 60. Born July 11, 1956 in Holly Hill, he was the son of the late Leroy McLamb and Dessie Leora Fipps McLamb. He is survived by three brothers, Roy Allen McLamb of Conway, Dale Spivey…
Read MoreDonald McKiever Davis: Loris
1950 – 2017 Donald McKiever Davis of Loris passed away on Saturday, May 20 at his home. He was 66. Mr. Davis was born on Dec. 13, 1950 in Conway, a son of Mr. Arthur Lee Davis and Mrs. Ruby Mae Todd Davis. Mr. Davis was the owner and operator of Donald Davis’s…
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