William “Sandy” A. Woody: Little River
1948 – 2024 William “Sandy” A. Woody of Little River passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 12. He was 76. Born Jan. 19, 1948, in Wilmington, he was the son of the late William Waldo and Beth Rogers Woody. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Debra Norris Woody, and his sister, Lucia…
Read MoreJoyce Elaine Nix: Charlotte
1942 – 2024 Joyce Elaine Nix of Charlotte died Saturday, Dec. 14. She was 82. Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Kirby Franklin Watts and Allie Mae Redwine Watts. She is survived by her husband, Thomas M. Nix of the home; one daughter, Cindy Good of Huntersville; one step son,…
Read MorePatricia Diane Harper: Tabor City
1950 – 2024 Patricia Diane Harper of Tabor City died Wednesday, Dec. 11, in her home. She was 74. She was the daughter of late John Auston Dellinger and Elma Osbourne Dellinger. She is survived by her husband, William E. Harper “Buster” of the home; one son, Ronnie Lee Barbee of Simpsonville; two grandchildren, Brittany…
Read MoreFire heavily damages TC Burger King
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Fire that apparently began between the ceiling and roof of Tabor City’s Burger King heavily damaged the restaurant. Restaurant workers entering the store on US 701 Bypass noticed the smell of smoke when they went to work before 6 a.m., Tabor City Fire Chief Jeff Fowler said. “They were trying to…
Read MoreRonald Stephen Sykes: Loris
1946 – 2024 Ronald Stephen Sykes of Loris passed away on Dec. 8 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He was 78. Born Nov. 22, 1946, in Southport, he was the son of the late Elbert Chalmas Sykes and the late Geneva Walton Sykes. Mr. Ronald Sykes served his country with courage, honor, and distinction…
Read MoreNorma Lee Fowler Pressley: Loris
1940 – 2024 Norma Lee Fowler Pressley of Loris passed away on Dec. 6, at McLeod Loris hospital. She was 84. Born Oct. 6, 1940, in Tabor City, she was the daughter of the late Norman Fowler and the late Lottie Graves Fowler. Survivors include her three children, Cassandra Hinkley (Marc), Curtis Pressley (Dino), and…
Read MoreDeborah Richardson Norris: Tabor City
1953 – 2024 Deborah Richardson Norris of Tabor City died Monday, Dec. 9, in her home. She was 71. Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Richardson and Betty Louise Duncan Richardson. She is survived by one son, Dusty Bryan Norris of Clarendon; one daughter, Jamie N. Fipps (DeAngelo) of…
Read MoreSteve Barnes: Tabor City
1957 – 2024 Steve Barnes of Tabor City died Sunday, Dec. 8, in his home. He was 67. Born in Horry County, he was the son of the late Bill and Genice Turbeville Barnes. He is survived by his wife, Susie Strickland Barnes of the home; three sons, Stephen Barnes (Magan) of Trinity, Will Barnes…
Read MoreLoris man charged with embezzling from charity
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com An investigation into nearly $70,000 missing from a Giving Hope Gardens bank account has resulted in the arrest of the non-profit group’s treasurer, who previously held the same post for the City of Loris and ran once for the City Council. Todd Keith Massey, II, of Saint James Extension, Loris, surrendered…
Read MoreBobby Ray Beck: Chadbourn
1954 – 2024 Bobby Ray Beck of the Beaverdam community, Chadbourn, died Saturday, Dec. 7, in his home. He was 70. Born June 3, 1954 in Columbus County, he was the son of Jay Beck and Nancy Reba McPherson Beck. He is survived by, one daughter, Nicole Barton of Chadbourn; a sister, Rita Alioto; two…
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