Area Obituaries

1960 – 2025      Robin Marie Alford of Horry died Sunday, June 1, in her home. She was 65.      Born February 23, 1960 in Queens, Newy York, she was the daughter of the late Michael Sottosanti and Carol Arnone Sottosanti.      She is survived by her husband, Harry Bryan Alford of the home; four daughters, Nicole Strickland…

1942 – 2025      Myrtle Alpha McCumbee of Whiteville passed away Monday, June 2. She was 82.      Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Clewis and Clara Suggs Clewis Watts.      She is survived by one son, Gary McCumbee (Loretta) of Whiteville; a daughter, Angela Chestnutt (Brian) of Tabor City; two sisters,…

1953 – 2025 In Loving Memory of Vicky Lefler      Victoria “Vicky” Johnson Lefler, born Aug. 10, 1953, to Annie Grace (Holt) and Doston Clio Johnson passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her devoted family in North Myrtle Beach on May 30 after an extended illness.      Vicky lived a happy life filled with love, family,…

1046 – 2025      James Earl Hill, Jr. of Whiteville passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, June 1, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. He was 78.      Jim was born to the late James Earl Hill and Annie Louise Thompson Hill on Sept. 15, 1946 in Columbus County. In…

1971 – 2025      Larry Wesley Gleason of Loris passed away on Friday, May 23, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 54.      Born Jan. 18, 1971, in Loris, he was the son of Larry Gleason and late Darlene Adkins Gleason.      Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Tina Marie Gleason; a…

1962 – 2025      Kenneth Earl “Corky” Fowler of Hallsboro died Monday May 26, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, Whiteville. He was 62.      Born in Horry County, he was the son of the late George Elisha Fowler and Elizabeth Ann Nealey Scott.      He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Dale Fowler and Harley Fowler…

1960 – 2025      Donald Ray Timmons of Tabor City died Thursday, May 22. He was 65.      Born May 18, 1960 in Horry County, he was the son of the late James Herbert Timmons and Annie Ruth Bordeaux Timmons.      He was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard.      In addition to his parent’s, he…

1941 – 2025      William Harrison Hannah, Sr. of Whiteville passed away Thursday, May 22, in his home surrounded by his family. He was 83.      From his career to his family life, William Hannah had a servant’s heart. William was born Dec. 23, 1941 to Willie and Blanche Burgess Hannah of Pickens. After serving his country…

1941 – 2025      Harold Dean Bostic of Loris passed away on Monday, May, 19, at Loris Rehab and Nursing Center. He was 83.      Born May 26, 1941, in Shelby, he was the son of the late Boyd M. Bostic and the late Annie Ramsey Bostic.      Survivors include his step-son, Howard Shope; and a sister, Shirley…

1939 – 2025      SMSgt. James Lee Murray, III passed away on Saturday, May, 17, at his home in Loris. He was 86.      Born Feb. 21, 1939, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late James Lee Murray, Jr. and the late Dorothy May Harrington Rice.      Mr. Murray served his country with dignity,…