All Obituaries

Josephine " Jo" Hammond age 100, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in the Loris Rehab and Nursing Center, Loris, SC. Born in Marion County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Brown and the late Mattie Collins Brown. She is also predeceased by husband, Thelbert Hammond; sisters, Jean Powers, June Wilkes, and Ethel Hammond. She is survived by 11 nieces and nephews, and a brother in law, Ed Powers. Graveside visitation will be held Friday, November 10, 2023 at 1:30 PM in...

Franklin D. Soles age 86, of Goose Creek, SC, died Friday, October 27, 2023, in Trident Medical Center, Charleston, SC. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the late William Soles and Keturah Woodbury Soles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sadie Strickland Soles and a sister Carolyn. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Soles of Charleston, SC; brothers Tom (Althea) Soles of Stillwater, OK and C.W. Harrelson of Longs, SC. Franklin also has 3...

Mr. Larry F. Enzor, age 77, of Fair Bluff, NC, died October 14, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice House after an extended illness. He was born in Robeson County on June 1, 1946. Larry's parents were the late John Franklin Enzor and Carolina O'Conner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry F. Enzor and a sister Nancy Huggins. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Enzor of fifty-three years. Two daughters; Tara Enzor Haynes (Hank) of Cerro Gordo,...

James Harvey Newman, 78, of Whiteville, N.C., passed away October 9, 2023, with his wife Peggy Joyce Hill Newman by his side. Jim served in the Air Force nearly 25 years and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His distinguished career spanned from Vietnam to the first gulf war known as Operation Desert Storm. After graduating from the University of Maryland as the top cadet in his ROTC class in 1968, he attended pilot training at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. He earned his wings in...

Mrs. Mary Buffkin age 89, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 in the Loris Rehab and Nursing Center, Loris SC. Born in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Anderson and Ethel Byrd Anderson. Mary is the widow of William Eli Buffkin. She is also predeceased by a son, Sherwood Buffkin; sisters, Betty Barnhill, Shirley Barnhill, Linda Martin and a daughter Janice Buffkin. Mary is survived by a daughter, Jennie (Hugh) Stanton of Florence, SC.; grandson Matthew Buffkin;...

Mrs. Kay C. Rooks, age 76, formerly of Whiteville, NC, died Friday, October 6, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born January 24, 1947, in Nash County, NC she was the daughter of the late Daniel Coleman and Eva Ward Coleman. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased in death by her husband, Alfred (Red) Rooks, a grandson Luke Rooks, and sister Deann Edwards. She is survived by two sons, Adam Rooks and partner Leanne of Cherry Grove Beach, SC, and Justin (Miranda) Rooks of North Myrtle...

Fredrick Dale Williamson Jr. was born December 10, 1973, to Fred and Linda Williamson, older brother to Dawn Williamson Carroll (Brandon) of Raleigh, North Carolina.  Happily, remembered by wife, Margaret Paige Degner-Williamson, and daughters Mary Boyce Williamson (16), and Anna James Williamson (11) Also joyfully remembered by father-in-law and mother-in-law, Keith and Mary Degner Fuller and his brothers and sisters in law: Mary B. Waddell (Allen),...

Colby Keith Enzor, age one-year-old, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, in MUSC Charleston, SC after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Born April 20, 2022, he was the son of Alan Enzor and Kathryn Enzor of the home. Colby is also survived by grandparents, Keith and Kathy Enzor of Fair Bluff, NC; and Arthur and Cindy Hellyer of Murrells Inlet, SC.; also an uncle Coleman (Becca) Hellyer of Atlanta, GA. Colby will be missed by many great aunts, great uncles, and special...

Tabor City, NC Darrell Wayne Prince, age 62, died Saturday, September 2, 2023 at home. Born November 22, 1960 he was the son of the late Billy Gene Prince and the late Lydia Olmos Prince. He is survived by his wife, Sue Prince of Tabor City, NC; daughters Katherine Prince of Missouri, and Kisha Butler, and a son Dusty Jonathan Prince of Loris, SC. Also surviving are brothers Billy Ray Prince and David Prince both of Tabor City, NC., and five grandchildren. Darrell was a carpenter by trade...

Christine Williamson, age 88, of Evergreen, NC, died Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Angel House Whiteville, NC. Born December 16,1934 in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Grey Parrish and Emma Millard Parrish and the widow of Bobby Williamson. Christine is also predeceased by one son, John Williamson. She is survived by four sons; Christopher Williamson of Phoenix AZ, James Randolph Williamson (Theresa) of North Charleston, SC, Anthony Joel Williamson of...