Area Obituaries

1978 – 2019      Willie Thomas McDowell of Tabor City died Sunday, June 30, in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 41.      Born June 15, 1978 in Loris, he was the son of the late Rita Dianne Norris McDowell.      In addition to his father, he is survived by three sisters, Lynn McDowell, Christy Chastian, and Karen Giegerich;…

2002 – 2019      Nathaniel Taye Long of Loris passed away alongside his best friend, Tyrell Gayle, on Wednesday, June 26, following an accident. He was 16.      Nathaniel was born on Aug. 22, 2002 in Loris. He was an outstanding student and was starting his senior year at the ATA. He also worked with A&R Cleaning…

1990 – 2019      Joseph Anthony “Joey” Kearse of Tabor City died Saturday, June 22, 2019 in his home. He was 29.      Born April 18, 1990 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of Bryan Justin Kearse and Donna Jean Lanier Kearse of Tabor City.      “Joey” was a member of Tabor City Baptist Church and in…

1956 – 2019      Kenneth Ray Horne of Whiteville died Monday, June 17, in Southeastern Medical Center. He was 63.      He was born Jan. 22, 1956. His children recall the legacy of his life.      “Kenny Horne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend. His life will forever be remembered and celebrated by the people…

1937 – 2019      Davis Christopher “T-Boo” Grice of Tabor City died Monday, June 17, in the Lower Cape Hospice and LifeCareCenter in Whiteville. He was 82.      T-Boo was sick, tired and ready to go home to be his Lord. He departed from this world on June 17, 2019 to be with Jesus and his beloved…

1933 – 2019      Peggy Joyce Tyler Todd of Loris passed away on Monday, June 17, at McLeod Loris hospital. She was 85.      Mrs. Todd was born on Nov. 28, 1933 in McColl, to the late Grover Cleveland Tyler and the late Jeanetta Stevens.      Mrs. Todd worked in food service at Loris High School, Richard’s BBQ,…

1935 -2019      Barbara Allen Gore of Longs passed away on Wednesday, June 12, at her home. She was 83.      Mrs. Gore was born Oct. 17, 1935 in Tabor City, to the late Leo Allen and the late Edna Nealy Allen.      Mrs. Gore was a believer of the Baptist faith.      Survivors include her son, Eddie Kirk…

1947 – 2019      Linda Lou Rose Tefft of Conway passed away on Wednesday, June 12, at her home. She was 71.      Mrs. Tefft was born Dec. 12, 1947 in Clintwood, Virginia, to the late Hurley Rose and the late Beatrice Hackett Rose.      Mrs. Tefft was a believer of the Baptist faith.      Survivors include her husband,…