Bell’s ring a generational change at Fowler’s Grill
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com There are no Fowler’s left at the helm of the burger and hot dog businesses the late C.M. Fowler established in Loris and Tabor City. His daughter, Rhonda Tyner, said the offer form Kyle and Lindsey Bell for the Broad Street business in Loris came at the right time. Rhonda has…
Read MoreKelli Danette Currie: Tabor City
1959 – 2024 Kelli Danette Currie of Tabor City died April 2 in her home. She was 64. Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Mack Currie and Peggy Watts Currie. In addition to her parent’s, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gregory Lewis Currie. She is survived…
Read MorePreacher Mark Wayne Lewis: Loris
1963 – 2024 Preacher Mark Wayne Lewis of Loris passed away on March 29 at McLeod Loris hospital. He was 60. Born on June 3, 1963, in Charleston, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Marcus Thurmond Lewis and the late Patsy Lou Hanson. Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Lorah…
Read MoreGarry Clifford Floyd: Greeneville, Tenn.
1942 – 2024 Garry Clifford Floyd of Greeneville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, at Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee, after a long battle with dementia. He was 81. Garry was an entrepreneur most of his life and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. His favorite past-times were fishing, traveling, and…
Read MoreJames Cronin Pike, Jr.: Loris
1943 – 2024 James Cronin Pike, Jr. of Loris passed away on Monday, March 18. He was 80. Mr. Pike was born Aug. 21, 1943, in West Palm Beach, Florida, the son of the late James Cronin Pike, Sr., and the late Sophia Clifton Pike Wall. Mr. Pike served his country with courage, honor, and…
Read MoreJames Lawrence Lemonds: Tabor City
1953 – 2024 James “Jim” Lawrence Lemonds of Tabor City died Thursday, March 28, in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 70. Born Aug. 28, 1953 in High Point, he was the son of the late Ica Crockhan Lemonds. He is survived by his wife, Robin Buffkin Lemonds of the home; four children, Holly Strickland, Brooklyn…
Read MoreGerald, Vescovi expected to advance to Loris council run-off
By JENN BOYD tribjenn@tabor-loris.com A political newcomer and Loris City Council veteran are headed for an April 9 runoff to fill a vacancy on the panel following Tuesday’s special election. Kelli Gerald claimed 145 votes in her first bid for public office, ahead of former council member Jan Vescovi with 128 votes, unofficial totals from…
Read MoreEva Stephens Buffkin: Tabor City
1927 – 2024 Eva “Marie” Stephens Buffkin of Tabor City went to be with her Lord and Savior at 2:11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26. She was 96. She was born on May 7, 1927. She was the daughter of William Hampton and Retha Fowler Stephens. She was married for 61 years to the love…
Read MoreLarry Gene Floyd, Sr.: North Myrtle Beach
1940 – 2024 Larry Gene Floyd, Sr. of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Saturday, March 23. He was 83. Larry was born June 19, 1940 in Loris, the son of the late Odell Forest Floyd and the late Eloise Ward Floyd. Mr. Floyd was an entrepreneur who owned numerous businesses over the course of…
Read MoreDorothy Lee Bell Cox: Loris
1934 – 2024 Dorothy Lee Bell Cox of Loris passed away on Saturday, March 23, at her home surrounded by her loving daughters. She was 90. Born Jan. 6, 1934, in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Willie Rufus Bell and the late Fancie Johnson Bell. Mrs. Cox worked in the Horry County…
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