Area Obituaries

     Lucille C. Sellers of Whiteville passed on Saturday, March 2, at her home.      She was born in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Clarence Cartrette and Martha Richardson Cartrette.      She was preceded in death by her husband, UV Sellers; a daughter, Rhonda Gay Elkins (Alyn Elkins); her parents; grandchildren Brian Smith and Kaitlyn Elkins;…

1945 – 2024      Ruth Ann Hayes of Conway died Thursday, Feb. 29, in her home. She was 79.      Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Dozier Harrelson and Elizabeth Sykes Harrelson.      She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Gail Hayes of Conway; a sister, Jean Strickland of Tabor City; one brother,…

1935 – 2024      Vernell M. Turner of Loris passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Southport. She was 89.      Mrs. Turner was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Earl Van Dorn Martin and the late Elizabeth Bessie Alford Martin.      In addition to her parents, Mrs. Turner was predeceased by her husband, Oscar Turner; two…

1952 – 2024      Karen Burroughs Jones of Mount Pleasant entered into eternal rest following a challenging battle with cancer on Friday, Feb. 23. She was 71.      A celebration of her life is planned for 1 p.m. Monday, March 25, in the Cistern Yard on the College of Charleston campus. In the event of inclement weather,…

1930 – 2024      Lena Blanton Stanley of Tabor City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 26. She was 93.      Mrs. Stanley was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Coy and Maggie Bellamy Blanton.      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of…

1958 – 2024      Steven Levon Harris of Loris, a devoted farmer, loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22. He was 65.      Born April 10, 1958 in Loris, he was a lifelong resident of the community. Steven graduated from Loris High School and was a member of Cane Branch…

1946 – 2024      Kitty Jo Norris of Tabor City died Monday, Feb. 26, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Center, Whiteville. She was 78.      She was the daughter of the late Clyde Manning and Mae Anderson Manning Grainger.      She is survived by her daughter, Tanya Michelle Norris.      In addition to her parents, she was…

1934 – 2024      Jack Blanton of Loris passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22. He was 89.      Born April 24, 1934, in Loris, he was the son of the late Samuel Overson Blanton and the late Matha Skipper Blanton.     Mr. Blanton served his country with courage and honor in the United States Air Force for 22…

1943 – 2024      Wee Rene’ Stevens Turner died on Jan. 28 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center of complications of Lewy Body Dementia. She was 80.      She was born July 29, 1943, in Tabor City, the youngest daughter of the late Davis A. Stevens and Hattie Cox Stevens.      Rene’ was preceded in death…

1935 – 2024      Jerry D. Elliott of Tabor City passed on Saturday, Feb. 17, at his home. He was 88.      He was born in Nichols, the son of the late Dozier Elliott and Lucille Atkinson Elliott.      He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Canady Elliott, a son, Frankie Elliott and his parents.      Mr.…