Evelyn Suggs Gore: North Charleston
1920 – 2017 Evelyn Suggs Gore of North Charleston and formerly of Loris, left this earthly life on Friday, March 31 in North Charleston. She was 96. Mrs. Gore was born on Aug. 16, 1920 in Loris, daughter of the late Albert Suggs and the late Ellen Gerald Suggs. Mrs. Gore graduated…
Read MoreElisha J. Hinson: Loris
1943 – 2017 Elisha J. Hinson of Loris died Saturday, April, 1, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was 73. He was the son of the late Thomas and Vennie Hinson. Mr. Hinson is survived by his wife, Janice of the home; daughters, Michelle McMillan (Anthony), Tomi Sue Enzor…
Read MoreWalter Alton Fipps Jr.: Mullins
1954 – 2017 Walter Alton Fipps Jr. of Mullins died Saturday in McLeod Hospice Center, Florence. He was 62. Born in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Walter Alton Fipps Sr. and Mary Frances Reynolds Fipps. He was a member of Civil Air Control and avid Ham Radio Operator…
Read MoreVicki Lee Bowlin Norris: Whiteville
1960 – 2017 Vicki Lee Bowlin Norris of Whiteville peacefully passed away at Columbus Regional Health Care System on Wednesday, March 29. She was 56. She was born on Sept. 21, 1960, to Scotty Bowlin, Sr. and Marie Mann Bowlin in Cameron County, Texas. Vicki proudly served the State of North Carolina…
Read MoreJoanne Phillips Lancaster: Troutman
1941 – 2017 Joanne Phillips Lancaster of Troutman went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30 at Carolinas Medical Center. She was 76. She was born on Jan. 6, 1941 in Mullins, to the late Pelton and Mamie Phillips. Joanne was a retired hostess from Big Daddy’s of Lake Norman.…
Read MoreRoger Dale Jordan: Loris
1949 – 2017 Roger Dale Jordan of Loris passed away on Wednesday, March 29 at McLeod Loris hospital. He was 67. Mr. Jordan was born on Sept. 6, 1949 in Conway, son of the late H. B. Jordan and the late Roechell Burnette Jordan. Affectionately known as “Wild Man Jordan”, he enjoyed…
Read MoreBarbara Ruopp Hickman: Loris
1924 – 2017 Barbara Ruopp Hickman of Loris went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 29. She was 92. A long-time resident of Loris, she was a seamstress who did alterations for many in her community. Later in life she managed the gift shop at Loris Community Hospital. She was…
Read MoreRev. Carl N. Harris: Loris
1935 – 2017 Rev. Carl N. Harris of Loris passed away Wednesday, March 29. He was 81. Born Nov. 24, 1935 in Union, he was a son of the late Nick and Irene Harris. He accepted Jesus as his Savior in 1953 and felt the call of God to become a preacher. …
Read MoreIllegal alcohol sales alleged at TC area store
By DEUCE NIVEN Illegal alcohol sales alleged at a rural Tabor City area convenience store resulted in the arrest of two people Wednesday, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Vice-Narcotics Unit detectives executing a search warrant at La Michoacana, a privately owned convenience store on Wednesday, seized cases of alcohol ready for…
Read MoreRussell Gregory Cartrette: Clarendon
1956 – 2017 Russell Gregory Cartrette of Clarendon died Wednesday, March 29, in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 60. Born July 17, 1956 in Columbus County, he was the son of Clara Jernigan Cartrette of Tabor City and the late Jerry Lynwood Cartrette. In addition to his mother, he is survived by…
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