Norma Jean Fowler: Whiteville
1937 – 2016 Norma Jean Fowler of Whiteville died Monday Sept. 19, in her home. She was 79. Born July 23, 1937 in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Ballard Pinkney Fowler and Norma Cox Fowler. She is survived by two sons, Frankie Fowler (Melodie) and Russell Fowler (Sandy)…
Read MoreIzzie Ward Todd: Whiteville
1915 – 2016 Izzie Ward Todd left us to be with the Lord on Sept. 19. She was 100. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Izzie was born on Sept. 23, 1915 to Charlie M. Ward and Barbara Ellen Coleman Ward. In addition to her parents, she…
Read MoreMissing teen, last seen Friday, sought
A teen missing since failing to show up for class at South Columbus High School Friday is being considered a possible runaway, with the Tabor City Police Department issuing a nationwide alert for her, Capt. Greg Sibbett said Monday. Elizabeth Sheree Harris, 15, was last seen when her father dropped her off at…
Read MoreBessie Porter: Tabor City
Bessie “Betty” “Granny” Porter of Tabor City passed away Sunday, Sept. 18 at her home following an illness. She was 80. Mrs. Porter was born in West Green, Georgia, a daughter of the late Harry and Eliza Sapp. She was loved by all and was known as everybody’s’ “Granny”. Mrs. Porter enjoyed cooking and…
Read MoreSandra Kay Barnes: Tabor City
1956 – 2016 Sandra Kay Barnes of Tabor City died Sunday, Sept. 18, in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach. She was 60. Born Jan. 9, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Long and Esther Ward Long and the widow of Mike Barnes. She is survived by two…
Read MorePatty Tompkins Updike: Tabor City
1962 – 2016 Patty Tompkins Updike of Tabor City died Sunday, Sept. 18, in her home. She was 53. Born Sept. 22, 1962 in Loris, she was the daughter of Doris Ward Tompkins and the late Bennie Tompkins. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Arthur G. Updike…
Read MoreArmed robbery at T.C. ABC Store
By DEUCE NIVEN Armed robbery at Tabor City’s ABC Store Saturday night netted a lone gunman an undisclosed amount of cash, Police Chief Donald Dowless said Sunday. An employee was alone in the store, just minutes before its scheduled 9 p.m. closing, when the gunman entered, demanding cash, Dowless said. “The employee…
Read MoreEsther Nealy Byrd: Tabor City
1930 – 2016 Esther Nealy Byrd of Tabor City died Friday, Sept. 16, in McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. She was 86. Born April 21, 1930 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Burris Nealy and Eva Mae Norris Nealy, and the widow of Carl Byrd. She is survived…
Read MoreLura Grice Buck: Tabor City
1940 – 2016 Lura Grice Buck of Tabor City died Saturday, Sept. 17, in Lower Cape Hospice and LifeCareCenter, Whiteville. She was 76. Born July 23, 1940 in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Grice and Mazell Bozeman Grice. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Buck…
Read MoreJohn Joseph Peri: Conway
1949 – 2016 John Joseph Peri of Conway passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Conway Medical Center. He was 67. Mr. Peri was born March 20, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Santo Peri and the late Grace Genovese Peri. He served his country with courage and honor…
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