Area Obituaries
Wilhemina P. Cannon: Loris
1933 – 2017 Wilhemina P. Cannon of Loris passed away Thursday, Nov. 16. She was 84. Mrs. Cannon was born in Loris, a daughter of the late John Talmadge and Myrtle Prince. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Mrs. Cannon was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband…
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1941- 2017 Mary “Frances” Watts of Loris, wife of the late D.J. Watts, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, at her residence. She was 76. Mrs. Watts was born April 7, 1941 in Conway, a daughter of the late Berklin Raudie and Mary Hughes Gause. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded…
Read MoreMary Alice Boyd Alioto: Clarendon
1937 – 2017 Mary Alice Boyd Alioto of Clarendon died Friday, Nov. 17, in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. She was 80. Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Eva Norris Boyd. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas ‘Nick’ Alioto; two sons, Charles Graham of Clarendon, and Nicholas Blake Alioto of…
Read MoreWilliam “W. B.” Faircloth: Loris
1930 – 2017 William “W. B.” Faircloth of Loris, age 86, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15. Mr. Faircloth was born in Horry County, a son of the late John Murk and Luttie M. Faircloth. He was predeceased by his wife, Nina Faircloth; his daughter, Susan Faircloth; one brother, Buddy Faircloth; and one sister, Lucille Faircloth…
Read MoreBrian Matthew Bell: Loris
1986 – 2017 Brian Matthew Bell of Loris, passed away on Monday, Nov. 6. He was 30. Mr. Bell was born on Dec. 17, 1986 in Loris, son of Annette Porter Causey and the late Roger Lee Bell. Mr. Bell worked as a cook and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors including his mother of Loris,…
Read MoreAlice Faye Frink Benton: Cerro Gordo
Alice Faye Frink Benton of Cerro Gordo went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Liberty Commons and Rehabilitation in Whiteville. She was 85. She was the widow of Valery James “V.J.” Benton, Jr. and the daughter of the late Walter Sims and Alice Stephens Frink. She was was preceded in death…
Read MoreFrances Melba Cox Benton: Loris
1936 – 2017 Frances Melba Cox Benton of Loris passed away on Sunday, Nov. 12, at her home in Loris. She was 81. Mrs. Benton was born on May 28, 1936 in Loris, a daughter of the late Everette Guy Cox and the late Maggie Geneva Bellamy Cox. She was a loving homemaker and a…
Read MoreEugene “Gene” Graham: Loris
1935 – 2017 Eugene “Gene” Graham of Loris passed away on Saturday, Nov. 11, at his home in Loris. He was 82. Born Aug. 17, 1935 in Loris, he was the son of the late Sumpter Marion Graham and the late Lola Dell Harrelson Graham. Mr. Graham served his country with courage and honor in…
Read MoreTrudy Ann Coleman: Longs
1963 – 2017 Trudy Ann Coleman of Longs, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was 54. Trudy was born on July 1, 1963 in Frederick, Maryland, daughter of the late, Robert Allen Maybush, Sr. and the late, Thelma Marie Printz-Maybush.…
Read MoreTracy Lynn Hodge: Elizabeth City
1950 – 2017 Tracy Lynn (T.L.) Hodge of Elizabeth City, and born and raised in Loris, died Thursday, Oct. 12, surrounded by his family. He was 66. Born Oct, 17, 1950 in Loris, Tracy was a son of late Jessie and Ava Bell Hodge. T.L. was preceded in death by his parents, Ava Bell and…
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