All Obituaries

Helen Craft Kent, age 86, passed away Monday, April 06, 2020. The family will hold a private graveside service at Grove Hill Cemetery. Anyone who wishes to pay their respects to Mrs. Kent may do so Wednesday between the hours of 12-5 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home. Born January 31, 1934, Helen was the daughter of the late Jasper and Mabel Craft. She was known for being an amazing lady with a gentle spirit, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was married to the late Robert...

Henry Darrell Chapman, age 77, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. The family will hold a celebration of life on a later date. Belk Funeral Home is serving the family at this time. Born November 23, 1942, Darrell is the son of the late Henry DeWitt Chapman and Mary Elizabeth Tyner. He worked as a pipefitter in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed piddling in the yard and working on upgrades around the house. Darrell enjoyed fishing, camping, and loved being with his...

Amanda Jean McKay Bland, age 73, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020.  Due to precautions for COVID-19 and social distancing, the family will have a private graveside service at Grove Hill Cemetery. They understand that you may not be able to visit during these times, and they appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Born December 21, 1946, Jean is the daughter of the late Curtis McKay and Irene Griggs McKay. She graduated from St. John’s High School in 1965, and then worked in...

Mary “Annette” Creel Driggers – “Granny Mae”, age 81, went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 30, 2020. She was born on August 28, 1938 to the late Gurley Washington Creel and Annie Hayes Creel Lee. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Creel (David) Hopkins of Darlington, SC; granddaughter, Melissa Hopkins Rouse (friend Barry Smith) and grandson-in-law, Robbie Rouse of Lexington, SC; grandson, Bryan (Tina) Hopkins of Darlington, SC; great-grandsons,...

Mary Agnes “Aggie” Blackman Tucker, age 91 , died at her daughters home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She is now in heaven walking the streets of gold with Jimmy and picking up the prettiest rocks to share. She was born on October 10, 1928 in Society Hill, daughter of  the late Fitzhugh L. Blackman and Martha B. Blackman. Aggie worked for Sumner Mercantile and Klopman Industries. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed...

Falby Byrd Moore, age 84, died Friday March 27, 2020 at her residence. A graveside service will be held at Union United Methodist Church Cemetery at 11:00am on Monday, March 30, 2020. Falby was born in Darlington County, daughter of the late Robert Wilson Byrd and the late Ola Warr Byrd. She worked in the data processing field and enjoyed reading and cross-stitching. Surviving are her children, Rita (Russell) Darnell of McBee, Laurie (Michael) Jenkins of Hartsville, John (Rhonda) Moore of...

Annie Lou Weinberg James, age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  Due to precautions regarding COVID-19, the immediate family will hold a graveside service Friday at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born February 11, 1935, Annie was the daughter of the late Joe Levinso Weinberg and Eva Jane Dudley Weinberg. Mrs. James taught kindergarten at Kiddie Land School. She later taught preschool at Central Baptist Church and worked at Weinberg Sausage. Surviving are...

Janice Bullard Porter, age 71, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Raleigh, NC. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations within our state, the family will hold a private graveside service, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born October 25, 1948, Janice was the daughter of the late Sidney Bullard and Nina Gandy Gibbs. She worked for General Electric for several years. Janice was married to the late Ronnie Lee Porter, who died in December 2019. Surviving are her children, Tammy Porter (Roger)...

Hettie “Hattie” Ray Mayo, age 55, died Saturday, March 21, 2020. Hattie was born on April 21, 1964, daughter of the late Karl Pace Mayo, Sr. and Alice Kathleen Heyward Mayo. She worked in management with retail stores and hotels. Mrs. Mayo enjoyed watching movies and loved her grandchildren. She was also known as a woman who spoke her mind. She is survived by her children: Sabrina (Shandhi Oates) Wallace, Charlene (Randy Freeman) Wallace, Justin (Jenna) Parker, Richard (Jennifer...

Vernon H. Rogers, age 63, died Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the McLeod Hospice House. An outdoor Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 Thursday, March 26th at his home, 707 Rio Drive, The family will receive friends after the service. Born in Bitburg, Germany on November 4, 1956, he was the son of the late Vernon and Ingrid Kolpanski Rogers. Vernon worked as a market manager at IGA. He loved his family very much and always enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. An avid...