Area Obituaries
Harvey Elbert Buck: Tabor City
1935 – 2019 Harvey Elbert Buck of Tabor City died Saturday, Sept. 14, in his home. He was 83. Born Nov. 19, 1935 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late John Harvey and Lula Estelle Long Buck. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Mincey Buck of the home; three sons, Harry…
Read MoreJose (Joey) Mario Alves: Loris
1988 – 2019 Jose (Joey) Mario Alves of Loris passed away suddenly Sunday, September 8. He was 30. Born Nov. 16, 1988 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Joey is survived by his beloved parents, Tony and Maria Alves; brother, C.J. Alves; and grandparents, Jose and Maria Reis. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.…
Read MoreDaniel Robert Cinq-Mars: Loris
1948 – 2019 Daniel Robert Cinq-Mars of Loris passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at his home. He was 71. Mr. Cinq-Mars was born July 26, 1948 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the late Robert Irenẻ Cinq-Mars and the late Pauline Madeline Gagne Cinq-Mars. He served his country with honor and courage in the United…
Read MoreErskine Ozzie Strickland: Tabor City
1931 – 2019 Erskine Ozzie Strickland of Tabor City died Monday, Sept. 9, in Loris Rehab and Nursing Center. He was 88. Born May 11, 1931 in Horry County, he was the son of the late Hewey Strickland and Delphia Strickland and the widower of Bertha Mae Caulder Strickland. He is survived by six children,…
Read MoreLillian Cox “Dot” King: Loris
1933 – 2019 Lillian Cox “Dot” King of Loris was totally healed and entered heaven on Sept 8. She was 86. Born April 16, 1933, she was the daughter of Wayman and Nora Cox of Tabor City. In addition to her parents, Mrs. King is predeceased by her husband John D. “Buck” King; one brother,…
Read MoreTony Andrew Dew: Tabor City
1958 – 2019 Tony Andrew Dew if Tabor City died Friday, Sept. 6, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. He was 61. Born in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Andrew Furman Dew and Rosa Lee Watts Dew. He is survived by six daughters, Toni Kate Dew of Conway, Opal Dew…
Read MoreWilliam Stanley Knauss Jr.: Myrtle Beach
1929 – 2019 William Stanley Knauss Jr. of Myrtle Beach died Friday, Sept. 6, in Embrace Hospice Center, Myrtle Beach. He was 90. Born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William Stanley Knauss and Hazel McCutchon Knauss. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by four…
Read MoreEsther Daphene Suggs: Tabor City
1937 – 2019 Esther Daphene Suggs of Tabor City died Sunday, Sept. 1, in Tabor Commons. She was 82. Born Feb. 12, 1937 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Jason and Cleo Clubb Suggs. Her sister Margie Suggs Candler also predeceased her. Miss Suggs was a dedicated school teacher for…
Read MoreErnest Monroe Elliott, Jr.: Nichols
1928 – 2019 Ernest Monroe Elliott, Jr, of Nichols passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at his home. He was 91. Mr. Elliott was born on June 19, 1928 in Nichols to the late Ernest Monroe Elliott, Sr. and the late Flauda Mincey Elliott. Mr. Elliott worked as a mechanic on combines, tractors, and other…
Read MoreWilbur Kelly Arnette: Loris
1937 – 2019 Wilbur Kelly Arnette of Loris passed away on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House in Whiteville, following an illness. He was 82. Mr. Arnette was born on March 20, 1937 in Conway to the late Van John Arnette and the late Alice Williams Arnette. Mr. Arnette served his…
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