Area Obituaries
William Michael Martin: Spartanburg
1945 – 2017 William Michael Martin of Spartanburg passed away on Friday, Aug. 25. He was 72. He was a beloved football coach and educator for more than 30 years. After coaching as an assistant at Appalachian State University, he coached at eleven high schools in South Carolina and two in East Tennessee. He touched…
Read MoreGeorge O. “Buddy” Fowler: Loris
1925 – 2017 George O. “Buddy” Fowler of Loris passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, in Rock Hill. He was 92. Buddy was born on March 7, 1925 in Loris, the son of the late Harvey Wright Fowler and the late Gwendolyn Louise Fowler. He served his country with courage and honor during WWII…
Read MoreRobert Edward Spivey: Tabor City
1958 – 2017 Robert Edward Spivey of Tabor City died Wednesday, Aug. 23 in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 58. Born Nov. 8, 1958 in Columbus County, he was the son of Bob Spivey of Tabor City and the late Lizzie Mae McLamb Spivey. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife,…
Read MoreLarry Kochenderfer: Loris
1942 – 2017 Larry “Grandpa Larry” Kochenderfer of Loris passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16. He was 75. Mr. Kochenderfer was born in Ashland, Ohio, a son of the late Donald and Beatrice H. Kochenderfer. He was a member of Cherry Hill Baptist Church and owner of Grandpa Larry’s Workshop in Murrells Inlet. Mr. Kochenderfer was…
Read MoreDaniel Leon Rorie: Tabor City
1953 – 2017 Daniel Leon Rorie of the Dothan Community, Tabor City, passed on Saturday, Aug. 19, at McLeod Loris hospital, Loris. He was 64. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife, Yolonda L. Rorie, three daughters, A. Michelle Porter and Jessica D. Rorie of Greensboro, and Ginia Dozier of the home; one son,…
Read MoreErma Louella Baer: Lake Waccamaw
1937 – 2017 Erma Louella Baer of Lake Waccamaw died Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Premier Living and Rehab Center in Lake Waccamaw. She was 80. Born Feb. 15, 1937 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ira Grissinger and Lilly Mae Molt Grissinger and the widow of William James Baer. She is…
Read MoreLatosha Nicole Lewis: Tabor City
1986 – 2017 Latosha Nicole Lewis of Tabor City died Monday, Aug. 14. She was 31. Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Takya Lewis, Xiomoria McClure, Dea’jah McClure, Nyreonna Bryant, Wisdom Lewis, and Pashanece Lewis; parents Patricia York and Donnil Lewis; four brothers, Dewayne Jenrette, DeAngelo Lewis, Donovan Gore, and Stephen Mincey. Visitation…
Read MoreShelby Jean “Peggy” Prince: Tabor City
1936 – 2017 Shelby Jean “Peggy” Prince of Tabor City died Thursday, Aug. 17, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter, Whiteville. She was 81. Born Aug. 3, 1936 in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Donnie McCoy Coats and Alphie Bell Coats and the widow of Herbert Elton “Fat” Prince, Sr.…
Read MoreShainnia Herring Jacobs: Loris
1984 – 2017 Shainnia Herring Jacobs of Loris passed away Thursday, Aug. 10 in Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach. She was 33. Survivors include one son, Tyshawun Herring; and one daughter, Kay’lauria Riggings. Funeral services were planned for 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17 at Finklea Career Center, with burial follow in Silent Grove…
Read MoreJames Carson Stanley: Tabor City
1944 – 2017 James Carson Stanley of Tabor City passed on Thursday, Aug. 10 at Columbus Regional Healthcare in Whiteville. He was 73. Surviving to cherish his memory are his two brothers, Dexter Stanley of Tabor City and Ronald Stanley of Bladenboro; and special nephew Dexter Lemont Terrell. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.…
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