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...
Brenda Pemberton Broach
Aug 5, 2026
Brenda Pemberton Broach, 87, died on August 5th, 2026.Brenda was born on February 7th, 1939, in Matewan, West Virginia, to the late James W. and Georgia Varney Pemberton. She worked as an H.R. Manager for the Darlington County Government and had attended Southside Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter; Janice Bly of West Virginia, sister; Hope...
John Derrick Joye
Aug 5, 2026
John Derrick Joye who was fondly known as Jake, has passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026. A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 8th at Lamar Memorial Cemetery at 11:00am. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday August 16, 2026 at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC at 3:00pm. A visitation will be held from...
James John Gaul, Jr.
Aug 5, 2026
James "Jim" J. Gaul Jr., 83, of Lamar, SC, passed away on August 5, 2026. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Newman Swamp United Methodist Church beginning at 2 pm with military honors followed by visitation and the funeral service.
Jim was born on May 9, 1943 to James J. Gaul Sr. and Eleanor Brophy Gaul. He...
Art Blackmon
Aug 4, 2026
Harry Arthur Blackmon, II, affectionately known as Art, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 4, 2026, following a brief illness.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, at Grove Hill Cemetery, with visitation to follow at the McCown Building of Darlington Presbyterian Church.
Born on January 25, 1979, Art was the youngest son...
Terry Chapman
Aug 3, 2026
Terrell “Terry” Simpson Chapman, 88, died August 3rd, 2026. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 8th, at 2:00 pm at Welsh Neck Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service.
Terry was born in Darlington, SC, August 14th, 1937, to the late William “Bill” E. and Hazel Tyner Simpson. Terry was a...
Anita Gainey
Aug 3, 2026
Ethel Anita Gainey, 65, died suddenly at her home on August 3rd, 2026. A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 6th at 3 pm at BelK Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the Funeral Home.
Anita was born on August 30th, 1960, in Darlington, SC, to the late Barney and Mildred Cagle Collins....
JJ Colon
Aug 1, 2026
Jonathan James "JJ" Colon
A fearless spirit, a wild heart, and a smile that brought joy wherever he went.
Jonathan James "JJ" Colon, 15, passed away on August 1, 2026, from injuries sustained after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle with friends. Though his time here was far too short, Jonathan lived with a boldness and energy that made...
Gordon Scott Ross
Jul 30, 2026
Gordon Scott Ross, 61, died on July 30th, at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, August 7, 2026 at Florence National Cemetery.
Gordon was born in St. Paul, MN, on December 13th, 1964, to the late Scott Ross and Johnny Griggs Kelly. He served his country in the Navy from 1983 to 1989. Gordon loved...
Elizabeth Driggers Johnson
Jul 26, 2026
Elizabeth “Tiny” Zander Driggers Johnson, age 50, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening at McLeod Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.
Known to nearly everyone as “Tiny,” Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was the definition of hardworking and would do whatever it took to provide for the people she loved. Throughout her...
Willa Perry Allen
Jul 23, 2026
Willa Perry Allen, 83, died July 23rd, 2026 at her home in Florence , SC with family at her side. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 27th, 2026 at 11:00 am at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, 1101 US-378, Pamplico, SC 29583.
Willa was born July 29th, 1942, in Florence County, to the late Montague and Mary Dell Taylor Perry....
Anne Louise Barone
Jul 21, 2026
Anne Louise Barone, 95, died July 21st, 2026. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 at 10:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at the church after the service; A burial will follow at Florence National Cemetery at 1:00 pm.
Anne was born October 21, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late John...
Anne C. Warr
Jul 19, 2026
Anne Carter Warr, 88, died on Sunday, July 19th, 2026. Born January 2nd, 1938, on Boykin Street, Lamar, SC (Lee State Park Road) the daughter of Willie James and Roberta Smoot Carter. She was the wife of Robert A. Warr, Sr., deceased in 2021.
She attended Lamar Schools and graduated from Coker College, Magna Cum Laude. A member of Lamar Methodist...
Marilyn Privette
Jul 17, 2026
Marilyn Lewis Privette, age 88, of Latta passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Latta Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Grove Hill Cemetery in Darlington at...
