All Obituaries

Annette Gore Carle, aged 84, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2023, in her Conway, SC residence after a brief illness. Born on September 1st, 1939, in Loris, SC, Annette was the cherished child of Burnis and Annabelle Gore. Her early years were filled with joy as she grew up on their family farm alongside her beloved siblings, Helen, Roe, and Cheryl. As a young adult, Annette's adventurous spirit led her to reside in bustling cities like DC, Chicago, and Nassau, where she...

Bright Obukhwo Gbenedio, 78 year old, of Conway, SC, passed away on September 7, 2023 after a long battle with congestive heart failure and COPD. Bright was educated at University of Massachusetts for a Bachelors and Bryant Graduate University for an MBA. Bright was predeceased by four siblings Claris, Patience, Newton, and Edward. He is survived by his wife, 7 children, 12 siblings, countless nieces/nephews, and friends.  Services will be held at Mt Triumph Missionary Baptist...

On January 11, 1934, Robert was born in Bucksport, South Carolina to Mary Gause and James Gore. He matriculated through all grade levels in Horry County Public Schools. At a young age, Robert was drafted to serve in the Korean War. After serving in the military, he was employed with the county at Conway Water and Sewer for several years.  Robert was a life-long member of Jerusalem Chapel Baptist Church. He joined the church at a young age and loved to serve the Lord. Robert had an...

Savannah Bernice Harps Smith was born on October 22, 1937 in Conway, South Carolina to the late Wash Harps and Elizabeth Huggins Harps. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 30 at her home. Savannah attended the public schools of Horry County and was a 1956 graduate of Whittemore High School. She was a dedicated employee at Conway Medical Center for over thirty years. At an early age she joined Hemingway Chapel AME Church, where she served on many ministries such as Steward,...

 Dana Olivia Player, a radiant beacon of love, laughter, and life, departed from us on August 17, 2023. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, on June 12, 1984, to Gerald "Jerry" Player and Debra "Debi" Smith, Dana was the very embodiment of warmth and affection, lighting up the lives of everyone who knew her. Though she was born in Sumter, she cherished the memories of growing up in Bishopville and later found her heart's home in Conway, South Carolina, with her...

Dexter Joseph Cooper, affectionally known to most as the “Gently Giant” was born to the marital union of James E. Cooper Jr., and Mrs. Janie Wilson Cooper on January 19, 1972 in Fort Jackson, SC. His father and one nephew Ricky A. Cooper II preceded him in death.      Dexter J. Cooper was educated in the public schools of Horry County where he attended Myrtle Beach High School and attended Coastal Carolina University and HGTC. He was a decorated Navy Veteran with...