Loris, SC Pamela Ann “Pam” Juarez, 52, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in her home in Loris. She was born in Whiteville, a daughter of the late Robert “Don” Watts and Betty Diane Watts. She is survived by two sons, Eric Beckwith of Little River and Michael Beckwith of Loris; one sister, Tina Marie Reyes of Loris; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mary Watts. Services will be private. A service of Inman Ward...

Tabor City, NC Johnny Franklin Grice, 77, died Monday, January 23, 2023, in McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. He was born in Whiteville, a son of the late John William and Beulah Caroline (Watts) Grice. He was a boilermaker by trade, and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was an active member of Dulah Baptist Church and loved fishing. Johnny was an avid drag racer, participating in racing whenever he could before his illness prevented it.    He is survived by numerous...

Tabor City, NC Luther A. Watts, 86, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, in his home. Born in Horry County, he was a son of Luther M. Watts and Dollie Ann (Fowler) Watts. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lisa Watts of the home; two sons, Rodney Watts of Pennsylvania and Joey Watts (Amber) of Clarendon; three daughters, Anna Watts of Baltimore, MD, Nicole Soles (Chris) of Tabor City, and Angel Anderson (Mike) of California; one stepson, Junior Watts of Whiteville; nineteen grandchildren; eleven...

  Green Sea, SC Hilda P. Clemons age 90, of Green Sea, South Carolina said goodbye to her family Saturday morning, January 14, 2023, and was welcomed to her heavenly home by family members who had gone before her. Born January 19, 1932, in Mullins, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Braxton and Dora Blanton Phillips. She was the widow of Hubert C. Clemons of Green Sea, SC. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Clemons was predeceased by daughter,...

Whiteville, NC  Eugene Lee Reaves Jr. “Jesse” age 63, died Wednesday January 11, 2023 in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville, NC. Born in Columbus County, NC he was the son of the late Eugene Lee Reaves Sr. and Dorothy Price Reaves. He was the widower of Linda Williamson Reaves. He is survived by his first wife, Lavon Nance of Cerro Gordo, NC, three sons, Jesse Reaves of Whiteville, NC, Chris Reaves (Samantha) of Tabor City,  NC. James Whalen of Baltimore,...

Tabor City, NC Bettie Jo Gore Jenrette, 80, of Tabor City, N.C. went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday morning, January 8, 2022 at the Columbus Medical Center.  She was the youngest of thirteen children born to the late Chester and Lillie Bell Gore of Tabor City.  She dedicated her life to Jesus Christ at an early age and she was a member of Old Zion Wesleyan Church. She loved to sing the hymns of Zion even in moments before her passing. Bettie Jo graduated...

Tabor City, NC  Jerry Dwillard Small, age 81, of Tabor City, NC, died Saturday, January 7, 2023, in his home.  Born July 14, 1941, in Marion County, SC, he was the son of Coleman Small and Velma Spivey Small, and the widower of Dixie Jernigan Small. Jerry worked in the textile industry for many years and was a veteran of the US Army and National Guard. He is survived by one son, Jerry Dean Small (Lisa) of Tabor City, NC; one daughter, Vicki Jernigan (Roger) of Green Sea, SC;...

Tabor City, NC Charlie Monroe Norris, age 71, of Tabor City, NC, died Friday, January 6, 2023 in his home.  Born July 25, 1951 in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the late John Vinston Norris and Lannie Cartrette Norris, and the widower of Lois Norris. He worked as a heavy equipment operator with Boyd’s Land Clearing for 30 years and with CP&E for 15 years. He is survived by his daughter, Charlene Norris (Juan Carlos); stepchildren, Hilda (Victor) Montiel,...

Tabor City, NC  Earline Livingston Jordan Fipps, 89, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 in her home. She was born in Loris, a daughter of the late Will and Maggie (Holmes) Livingston, and she was the widow of Mace Jordan and Ralph Fipps. She loved her Lord and Savior and was a member of Iron Hill Baptist Church. She loved her family with a love that was more than love, and sacrificed her entire life for her family. She was a great cook, and her family always enjoyed her cooking,...

Carol Cranmer Watts, 97, of Tabor City, NC, passed away January 5 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.       He was born March 6, 1925, in Wilmington, NC, a son of Ollen Onslow and Nellie Huffaker Watts. A graduate of Tabor City High School, he entered US Army service in 1943 and after finishing Advanced Infantry Training was assigned as a rifleman in the 385th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division, part of Patton's Third...