Jessie Hudson
Sep 16, 2026
Jessie Bella Hudson, 80, passed away on September 16, 2026.
Born on January 3rd, 1946, in Timmonsville, Jessie was the daughter of the late Wilbur Summerford and Helen Haire. She lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and an unwavering spirit.
As a devoted homemaker, Jessie found great joy in caring for her family and creating a loving home. She was always...
Barbara Rhoden Herring
Sep 15, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Ann Rhoden Herring passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Bethea Baptist Health Care Center.
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Michael C Weatherford
Sep 14, 2026
Mike Weatherford passed away on Monday, September 14th, 2026. A memorial service is being held for him Monday, September 21st, 2026, at Magnify Church located in Hartsville, SC at 6:00pm.
Mike Weatherford was born and raised in Darlington, South Carolina, in 1972 to Michael and Ernie Weatherford. Mike was not a man that you often described as knowing just in passing....
Larraine Schneider Peters
Sep 9, 2026
Larraine Emma Schneider Peters passed away Wednesday, September 9th, 2026. A memorial service will take place for her on Friday, September 11th, 206 at 10:00 am in the Bethea Baptist Church of Darlington.
Larraine was born April 5th, 1944 in San Antonio Texas to Helmuth Schneider and Elma Bartling Schneider. She was a career bookkeeper, but her most important job was...
Ben Williamson
Sep 8, 2026
Benjamin Franklin Williamson died on September 8, 2026 from Parkinson's disease after a long life of service to God, country, community, family, and the natural world. He was born on October 28, 1937, in Darlington, South Carolina, the second child of Sara Dargan Williamson and Frank Williamson.
Ben graduated from Princeton University and studied botany at the University of North Carolina,...
Manly Watford, Sr.
Sep 7, 2026
Robert Manly Watford, 87, died September 7th, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 10th, at Lamar United Methodist Church at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Lamar Memorial Cemetery.
Manly was born October 17th, 1938 in Lamar, SC to the late Benjamin Larand and Rhonda Hancock Watford. He served in the 82nd...
Sean Johnson
Sep 5, 2026
Patrick Sean Johnson, passed away Saturday, September 5th, 2026. A visitation will be held at Belk Funeral Home from 4:00 until 5:00 Saturday, with a time for sharing memories beginning at 4:45 and ending at 5:00.
Sean was born October 12th, 1970, in Darlington, South Carolina to Rufus Johnson and Nancy Dees Powers. He specialized in cultured marble countertops and cabinetry....
Ann Niemeyer Williamson
Sep 4, 2026
Ann Niemeyer Williamson died peacefully on September 4, 2026. Born on August 10, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts, she grew up in Avondale near Atlanta, Georgia, and later graduated from St. Mary's College and the University of Georgia. Upon graduation, she moved to Florence, South Carolina, where much of her mother's family lived, taught second grade at Wallace Gregg Elementary, and...
William James Pace
Sep 3, 2026
William “Bill” James Pace, 85, died September 3, 2026. A funeral service will be held Friday, September 11th, at 11:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will follow with military honors at Florence National Cemetery at 1:00 pm.
Bill was born April 2nd, 1941, in Dillon, SC, to the late Daniel and Iona Hamilton Pace. He proudly served his country...
Jerry O'Neal
Sep 2, 2026
Jerry Eugene O'Neal, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026. A memorial service will be held for him Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at 11:00am in the Belk Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive visitors after the service.
Born on November 23, 1952, in Darlington, SC to Willard Davis and Eula Mae Rogers. Jerry lived a full life and...
Albertine Drew Graham
Sep 1, 2026
Albertine Drew Graham, 84, died September 1st, at her residence. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 5th, at Mechanicsville Baptist Church with interment following at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Friday at the funeral home.
Albertine was born in Darlington on June 14th, 1942, to the late Albert Drew...
Robert "Bobby" Odom
Aug 31, 2026
Robert “Bobby” E Odom, 76, died August 31,st at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Facility. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 2nd, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington.
Bobby was born November 11th, 1949, in Hartsville to the late Earl H and Jesna Weaver Odom. He worked for 30 years at UPS and when he wasn’t working, he...
Katie Dennis-Lesesne
Aug 30, 2026
Katie Gracelyn Dennis-Lesesne passed away Sunday, August 30th, 2026. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 on Tuesday, September 8 at Belk Funeral Home with a service following at 4:00 in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will take place immediately after the service in Odom Cemetery.
Katie was born on April 4th, 2001 in Florence to Mary...
Angie Porter McGilvary
Aug 27, 2026
Angie Porter McGilvary, aged 94, went to be with her Lord on August 27, 2026. Her funeral will take place on Thursday, September 3rd at 9:00am graveside at Brocks Mill Baptist Church Cemetery located at 4218 Brocks Mill Road in Cheraw, SC 29520.
Born on August 8, 1932, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, Angie was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend,...
Aiden Kimrey
Aug 22, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Aiden Kimrey, who left us far too soon on August 22, 2026, at the age of 22. Aiden was a bright light in our lives, born in Georgetown County on September 12, 2003, to Tanya Hudson Allen and Jimmy Adrian Kimrey. His infectious smile and quick wit brought joy to all...
Anne Register
Aug 21, 2026
Elizabeth Anne Register, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on August 21, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, August 23rd, in Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 3:00 pm in the church fellowship hall. She was Born on April 8,...
James McLeod Potter
Aug 16, 2026
James McLeod Potter, known to those who loved him as Jimmy, passed away at his home in Florence, SC, on August 17, 2026, just three months shy of his 95th birthday. He was surrounded by his family. A man of strength, unwavering dedication, and boundless energy, Jimmy lived a life defined by service, family, and hard work. A memorial service...
Jim Rhodes
Aug 13, 2026
James “Jim” Franklin Rhodes, 84, died August 13th, 2026. A funeral service will be held at Lamar First Baptist Church on Sunday, August 16th, at 3:30 pm. The family will receive friends in the church following the service. Jim will be buried at Lamar Memorial Cemetery.
Jim was born in Columbus County, NC, on August 1st, 1942, to the late Walter...
Billy Ray Amerson
Aug 7, 2026
September 27, 1948 – August 7, 2026
Billy Ray Amerson, beloved father, grandfather, family member, and friend, passed away on August 7, 2026 at the age of 77. He was a man whose life was marked by love, strength, kindness, and devotion to the people he held dear.
Born on September 27, 1948 in Lamar, South Carolina, Billy grew into a person...
Wayne Morse
Aug 6, 2026
Wayne MorseHarland Wayne Morse, age 71 of Darlington passed the evening of August 6, 2026, while surrounded by his family. Family and friends are invited to pay respects at Belk Funeral Home on August 11th,2026 starting at 2:00pm, with funeral services to follow at 3:00pm, which all are welcome to attend. Burial will follow in Darlington Memory Gardens.Wayne was born...
