All Obituaries

Miss Jeanwood Hemingway entered this world in her home on July 24, 1954 to Melvin Hemingway and Ella Moore Hemingway in Bucksport, South Carolina. Jeanwood transitioned from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Miss Jeanwood affirmed her faith in God at an early age and was a lifelong member of Salem AME Church. She will always be remembered by those who knew, were raised, and loved by her and the abundant blessings she brought to their lives.  Jeanwood...

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, our beloved Eloise Parker transitioned to enter her heavenly home after living a sweet and gentle earthly life. Eloise was well known as a devoted daughter and a loving sister, and most importantly, a child of God, always willing to let God lead her and always displaying His enormous will in her life. Eloise was born on April 19, 1930 in Conway, South Carolina, to the late Sam (Boss) and Hattie Parker. The bond between Eloise and her parents was strong and...

Carol Ann (Cox) Brown the daughter of the late Leo Cox and The late Winnie Grissett Cox, was born on September 18, 1958, in Horry County South Carolina.  Carol Ann departed this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home in Stone Mountain, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by both her parents, three brothers Edward Earl, Ben, and Frank Cox, one son Isaac “Beaty” Cox, and four grandchildren Ahvon, Brystol, Cairo, and Destin Cox.  Carol Ann received her...

Mrs. Fronie Mae Smith McCray was born August 3, 1948 to the late Elijah and Fronie B. Smith. On Saturday, October 23, 2021, she peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly home.  Fronie accepted Christ as her personal saviour and was a faithful member of New Bethel AME Church of Loris, SC. She served on the usher board for many years. She was employed with Carolina Grande Resorts until her health began to fail.  Fronie is preceded in death by her...

Mrs. Sylvia J. Grissett-Bryant (Fondly known as Lizzie) was born June 1, 1950, in Conway, S.C. to the late Henry and Virginia Grissett. She peacefully departed this life Friday October 15, 2021, at home surrounded by family & loved ones. At an early age she accepted Christ as her personal savior and joined herself with the Mt. Zion MB Church in the Pine Grove Section. She served the church in many capacities singing on the adult choir for many years, usher dept, youth dept/youth choir,...

" In lieu of flowers or plants the family is requesting all monetary and other gifts be forwarded to them directly." Monetary Donations can be sent through VENMO:@RinaJD or Paypal:  fredrinajd@gmail.com  Gregory Devon (Greg) was born at home, in his grandma Lucille’s house on February 4th 1969 in Conway (Hell’s Neck/”The Neck”) SC. From the beginning Greg was blessed to have a special connection with his elders as he was delivered by his maternal...

Laurel Best, 76 passed away peacefully at home.  She was born to William Dixon and Violet Viola Hamilton in Kingston, Jamaica.  She was the wife of the late Harold Best.  Laurel worked for many years in retail in Jamaica and New York City before relocating to Conway, SC where she spent the remainder of her life.  She loved everything about Conway.  She enjoyed attending performances at the theater of the Republic, going to local festivals and trips to Brookgreen...

Jane Buckingham Garofalo (nee Jane Randall Buckingham) of Myrtle Beach, SC, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 25, 2021, while walking along the shore at Myrtle Beach State Park, SC. Jane died of complications from cancer. Jane was born in Bethesda, MD, on June 18, 1953, and raised in nearby Rockville by her late parents Richard G. and Rose (nee Williams) Buckingham. She excelled scholastically and athletically at Richard Montgomery High School and later at Gettysburg College, playing...