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Jessie Phyllis Baumgartel (nee Strickland), 102, of Longs died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born in Penns Grove, N. J., on March 6, 1917, to Casper and Minnie (nee Hickman) Strickland (both deceased) and lived in Pleasantville, N. J., most of her life. She moved to South Carolina in 1997. She was married to William J. Baumgartel Sr. in 1937, who passed away in September 1984. She was predeceased by her siblings, Larner Strickland, Bertha Endicott and Alma Berger. “Gammy” loved to read mystery and romance novels, talk with her great-grandchildren and made a …

Freddie Rae Faircloth Triplett, 86, of Loris passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at her home following an illness. Mrs. Triplett was born on Aug. 22, 1932, in Loris to the late Harry Faircloth and the late Lizzie Allene Hardwick Faircloth. She was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Carson Triplett of the home; her daughter, Brenda Crabb and her husband Greg of Hampton, Va.; daughter-in-law, Martha Carter of Longs; step-sons, Richard Carter and wife Polly of North Myrtle Beach, and Johnny Triplett of Tennessee; step-daughter, Cynthia Woodward and her husband, Bill of …

Carlton “C-Boy” Coleman Shannon, 71, of Loris passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at McLeod Loris Hospital following an illness. Mr. Shannon was born on Dec. 8, 1947, in Loris to the late Carlton Claude Shannon and the late Thelma Mae Cox Shannon. He served his country with courage, honor and dignity in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army. He earned a Bronze Star and received the Purple Heart for his valor and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. Mr. Shannon put his trust in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ every day and was a Baptist. …

Nell Prince Lupo, 94, of Green Sea passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House in Whiteville, N.C. Mrs. Lupo was born on March 19, 1924, in Loris to the late Irby Ervin Prince and the late Florence Benton Prince. She retired from Loris Community Hospital after 38 years of dedicated service, was a beloved member of Green Sea Baptist Church for over 68 years and was an avid gardener who loved being outdoors. She was truly a blessing to all who knew her. Survivors include her nephew, Claude Edward “Eddy” Prince Jr. …

Rose Marie Dugan, 75, of Longs passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, March 18, 2019. She was born in Jersey City and resided in Edison, N.J. for thirty years before retiring to Longs in 1996. She was the daughter of Dominick and Lillian Kocot of Jersey City, N.J. She is survived by her dedicated and beloved husband of 56 years, Timothy Dugan, also of Longs; four sons, Mike Dugan and wife Sharon of Jacksonville, Fla., Brendan Dugan and wife Michelle of Flagler Beach, Fla., Darrin Dugan of Longs and Timothy Dugan (Mouck) and …

Mark W. Dickson, 47, of Little River passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Roper Hospice Cottage in Mt. Pleasant. Mark was born on November 8, 1971, and was the son of Dave and the late Judy Dickson. Mark leaves behind his father, Dave Dickson of Little River; his brother, Michael Dickson (Carman) of Charleston; his brother, Rhett Dickson of Little River; nephews Dillon, Robert and Parks; nieces Haley (Jessey) and Bridget; and great-niece Saylor. The family received friends at the residence of Laine Dickson at 3725 Golf Avenue in Little River in the Eagle Nest subdivision on …

It is always great to hear from Donna RHODES at Donna’s Beauty Shop… BAYBORO BAPTIST CHURCH will hold a special singing, Joyful Sound, on Sunday, April 7, at 11 a.m.… GOOD HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH will have a Sunday night sing on Sunday, March 31, at 6 p.m.… Justin LUPO is turning a year older on Friday, March 29… Samantha Lea HENSON is having her birthday on Saturday, March 30… Jessica REEVES and Candance BROWN are both celebrating their birthdays on Monday, April 1… Hope René GORE is enjoying her birthday on Tuesday, April 2… Steve PLANTY is turning a year …

A special election to select a successor to the late Mayor Henry L. Nichols will be held on Tuesday, May 28, to fill the term of mayor until December 31, 2019. Four residents have filed with the city to be placed on the ballot for the May special election. They are: Joan Gause, council member; Todd Harrelson, council member and mayor pro tem; Michael E. Suggs, council member; and Jeannie Tyler-Fox. Joan Gause began serving the city and residents of Loris in the 1996 election for city council. She said, “I am running for mayor to help complete some projects …

A town hall style meeting was hosted by the Loris Chamber of Commerce, Jack Murphy, the Loris Recreation Center and a city official to discuss with business owners and the public the future for Loris. Speakers were Samantha Norris of the chamber, Jack Murphy of WSLC Tiger Radio, recreation director Tom Cocke and Brandon Harrelson, city code enforcement director. Norris welcomed guests saying, “I appreciate you coming out to support the chamber.” She provided a rundown of what the chamber could do to help business owners. She said the chamber works diligently to build relationships with local businesses, promoting a …

Todd HARRELSON, Joan GAUSE, Michael SUGGS and Jeannie TYLER-FOX putting their names in the hat for Loris mayor with voting taking place on May 28… Tabor City’s “Chamber Lady”, Cynthia NELSON, to join the ranks of retirement the last of March and thanks for a job well done for 22 years… Whitney LEWIS is having her birthday on Saturday, March 23… Nora HEMBREE-BATTLE, Mandy GRAINGER and Lindsey Amanda MARTIN are all celebrating their bithdays on Sunday, March 24… Krytlee SPIVEY and Susan Pardue MacDONALD are both enjoying their birthdays on Monday, March 25… McCall HILBURN and Kelli Ray WILLOUGHBY are …