Michael Raymond Burgio
1955 – 2015 Michael Raymond Burgio passed away suddenly on Sept. 30 while in Loris visiting family. He was 60. He was born April 16, 1955 in Florence to Samuel and Chris Burgio. Mike is survived by six children: Michael Burgio, Jr., Melinda Burgio, Kelley Trippy, Ray Burgio, Audrey Burgio and…
Read MoreMartha P. Parker: Longs
1938 – 2015 Martha P. Parker of Longs, age 77, passed away Monday, Oct. 5. Mrs. Parker was born in Chester, a daughter of the late William Frank and Ethel Patrick. Mrs. Parker was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Daniel B. Parker, Sr.; one brother, John F. Patrick;…
Read MoreSam Nolan Huggins: Surfside Beach
1935 – 2015 Sam Nolan Huggins of Surfside Beach died Saturday, Oct. 3 at Tidelands Community Hospice House. He was 80. He was born Sept. 18, 1935 in Horry County, the son of the late Rufus James and Fronnie Stroud Huggins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five…
Read MoreStorm brings state of emergency
By DEUCE NIVEN A state of emergency has been declared for Columbus County, signed by Board of Commissioners Trent Burroughs. Evacuations are authorized, but none have been ordered, Deputy Columbus County Emergency Services Director David Ransom said. Heavy rain and isolated flooding has been reported across the county, Ransom said. “Part of…
Read MoreMyrtle Lee Watson: Loris
1937 – 2015 Myrtle Lee Watson of Loris passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29. She was 78. She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Garfield Wright and the late Dulah Wright Cartrette. She was a member of Mt. Ariel Freewill Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her first husband,…
Read MoreMissing man may be dangerous, TCPD says
By DEUCE NIVEN Law enforcement is looking for a man with a history of mental illness who may pose a danger to himself or others, Capt. Greg Sibbett of the Tabor City Police Department said Tuesday. Ralph Aaron “Rock” Duncan, 43, was last seen by family in Tabor City on the morning of…
Read MoreRuth Porter Faircloth: Loris
1933 – 2015 Ruth Porter Faircloth of Loris passed away Saturday, Sept. 26 at her home following an illness. She was 82. Mrs. Faircloth was born on June 8, 1933 in Loris, a daughter of the late Mr. Gardner Bryant Porter and the late Mrs. Mary Stella Lee Porter. Mrs. Faircloth retired from…
Read MoreJulia Rebecca Hardwick McQueen: Loris
1928 – 2015 Julia Rebecca Hardwick McQueen of Loris passed away Sunday, Sept. 27 at her home following an illness. She was 87. Mrs. McQueen was born on Sept. 27, 1928 in Nichols, the daughter of the late Mr. Clifford Hugh Hardwick and the late Mrs. Oddie Harrelson Hardwick. Mrs. McQueen retired…
Read MoreVirginia Holmes Harrelson: Loris
1950 – 2015 Virginia Holmes Harrelson of Loris passed away Sunday, Sept. 27 at her home following an illness. She was 64. Mrs. Harrelson was born on Oct. 28, 1950 in Conway, a daughter of the late Mr. Henry Oliver Holmes, Sr. and the late Mrs. Mary Gertrude Stevens Holmes. Mrs. Harrelson…
Read MoreHickman Levon Lee: Longs
1936 – 2015 Hickman Levon Lee of Longs passed away Sunday, Sept. 27 at Agape Hospice in Conway following an illness. He was 79. Mr. Lee was born on July 31, 1936 in Longs, a son of the late Mr. Carl Hickman Lee and the late Mrs. Dora Mae Mills Lee. …
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