Richard Dale Mitchell, Sr.,: Nichols
1952 – 2016 Richard Dale Mitchell, Sr., of Nichols passed away Thursday, March 17 at McLeod Loris hospital following an illness. Born on July 28, 1952 in La Plata, Maryland, he was the son of Robert E. Mitchell and the late Alma Cooksey Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Linda E. Mitchell of…
Read MoreEmily Jeter Steading: Loris
1936 – 2016 Emily Jeter Steading of Loris passed away Monday, March 21 at her home following an illness. She was 79. Born on Sept. 28, 1936 in Jennings, Louisiana she was the daughter of Buster Jeter and Daretha Methvin Jeter. Survivors include her beloved husband, Alton Wright “A.W.” Steading of the…
Read MoreMitchell Madgelene Ward Hall: Longs
1927 – 2016 Mitchell Madgelene Ward Hall of Longs passed away Wednesday, April 6, at McLeod Seacoast in Little River. She was 88. Born Aug. 30, 1927 in Little River, she was the daughter of the late Robert Zeno Ward and the late Florence Blanton Ward. Survivors include two sons, Bobby M.…
Read MoreWilliam Ronald Cartrette: Loris
1937 – 2016 William Ronald Cartrette of Loris, better known as Billy to family and friends, passed away Monday, April 4, at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon. He was 79. Born Feb. 25, 1937, in the Allsbrook community of Horry County, he was the oldest son of Richard and Esther Suggs Cartrette. He…
Read MoreWilliam “Papa” Jerry Sanders: Green Sea
1943 – 2016 William “Papa” Jerry Sanders of Green Sea, age 72, passed away Tuesday, April 5, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He was 72. Born Nov. 16, 1943 in Marion, he was the son of the late William Houston Sanders and the late Ruby Onita Clemons. Mr.…
Read MoreTwin pleads to lesser charges in murder case
By DEUCE NIVEN A guilty plea to attempted armed robbery and second-degree kidnapping in a three-year-old murder case was accepted by prosecutors and a judge Wednesday, District Attorney Jon David announced Friday. Lapolean Ricky Cooper, 35, of Tabor City, was sentenced to serve from 219 to 288 months, 18 years and three months…
Read MoreTammy Lynn Hardee: Loris
1968 – 2016 Tammy Lynn Hardee of Loris died Tuesday, April 4. She was 47. Born July 2, 1968 to the late Roscoe Hardee and Geraldine Hardee. She was employed by Walmart and Horry County Schools. Survivors include one daughter, Sabrina Hardee of Loris; one son, Shaquille Hardee of Loris; her…
Read MoreHome invasion murder in Fair Bluff
By DEUCE NIVEN Investigators are trying to hold information close in a deadly home invasion in Fair Bluff early Sunday, Police Chief Chris Chafin said Tuesday. Connie Jean Nealey Simmons, 60, died in her home on Main Street near the western edge of the river town, shot “multiple times,” Columbus County Assistant Coroner…
Read MoreClara Mae Stroud Lancaster: Green Sea
1926 – 2016 Clara Mae Stroud Lancaster of Norton Road, Green Sea, died Tuesday, April 5 in her home. She was 89. Born Aug. 14, 1926 in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late John L. Stroud and Pinkie Blanton Stroud and the widow of Rudolph Lancaster. She is survived…
Read MoreConnie Jean Simmons: Fair Bluff
1955 – 2016 Connie Jean Simmons of Fair Bluff died Sunday, April 3 in her home. She was 60. Born Nov. 23, 1955 in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late David D. “Jack” Nealey and Margaret L. Nealey. She is survived by one sister, Sandra E. Walker and husband…
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