William Benjamin Carter
Feb 23, 2026
Mr. Ben Carter, age 79, of Lamar, SC passed away at his home early Monday morning, February 23, 2026 after an extended illness. A graveside service celebrating his life will be held at Lamar Memorial Cemetery beginning at 11:00 am Thursday, February 26, 2026 with military honors. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Wednesday evening at Belk...
Ray Larymore
Feb 23, 2026
Ray Kenneth Larymore, Sr., went home to his Lord & Savior and into the arms of his wife Jean on Monday, February 23, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service will be held for him on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at 1:00pm at Indian Branch Cemetery served by Belk Funeral Home.
Ray was born in Darlington on January 28th,...
Cindy Brown Lee
Feb 23, 2026
Cindy Brown Lee went home to her Lord on Monday, February 23, 2026. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home of Darlington, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 6:00 p.m. in the Belk Chapel.
She was born in Darlington, South Carolina, to John “J.C.” Brown and Gladys...
Lee Odom
Feb 21, 2026
Benjamin Lee Odom, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the age of 81. A graveside service will be held for him on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Darlington Memory Gardens.
Born on August 7, 1944, in Darlington, South Carolina, to the late Alston Odom and Eva Knotts Odom, he graduated from St. John’s High School where...
James D. Munn, III
Feb 20, 2026
James “Jamie” DeLeon Munn, III age 44 of Lamar, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 5:00pm Monday, February 23, 2026 at Belk Funeral Home Chapel, Lamar with a visitation one hour prior starting at 4 pm.
Born October 26, 1981, in Darlington County, he is the son of...
Butch Jordan
Feb 19, 2026
Dennis “Butch” Craig Jordan, age 71, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church of Lydia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall at the church one hour...
Frances Cole Stokes
Feb 19, 2026
Frances “Tunkie” Cole Stokes, passed away on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence SC.
She was born on August 20th, 1938 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Richard Ansel Cole and Mozelle White Cole. She met and married the love of her life Sam Watson Stokes, Sr in Pickens. Tunkie graduated from Pickens High School...
Sarah Jean (Oates) Taylor
Feb 18, 2026
Sarah Jean Oates Taylor, 95, of Mankato, Minnesota passed away on February 18, 2026.
Jean was born July 23, 1930, in Timmonsville, SC, daughter of Mae Elizabeth Rogers and Roland Mahoney Oates. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Ted Taylor, who passed away in 2016.
A true Southern belle, her selfless acts of charity, warmth and...
Rose Anne Robinson
Feb 18, 2026
Rose Anne Robinson, 89, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ last night, on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. A visitation will be held for her on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at Belk Funeral Home of Darlington at 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Her funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm in the Belk Funeral Home Chapel.
Rose was born April...
Christopher "Trey" Lloyd
Feb 17, 2026
Christopher Trey Lloyd passed away on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held for him on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 in the Belk Funeral Home Chapel in Darlington at 5:00pm. The family will receive friends following the service.
Trey was born November 20th, 1984 to Tommy C. Lloyd and Linda Faye Smith Lloyd of Darlington, SC. He...
Joe Dennis, Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Dennis, Jr., who left us on February 16, 2026, at the age of 74. Friends and family will gather to celebrate Joe's life and share memories at his viewing at Belk Funeral Home of Darlington on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM to 8:00PM. The funeral service...
Virginia Ann DeFee
Feb 12, 2026
Virginia Ann “Ginny” DeFee, age 81, of Darlington, SC, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026 at the McLeod Hospice House. She was born on April 29, 1944, in Darlington to Willie and Vivian Flowers Suggs. Ginny dedicated her life to her family and work in the paper product manufacturing industry, where she proudly served in the Human Resources department...
Sherry Welch
Feb 3, 2026
On February 3, 2026, beloved wife and mother Sherry “Skip” Dunseath Welch of Darlington, SC passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while visiting Davis, West Virginia with her husband James E. (Jim) Welch, also of Darlington, SC, by her side. She was born in Key West, FL to the late Dr. and Mrs. William J.R. Dunseath and raised in Baltimore, MD....
Troy D Melton, Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
Troy D. Melton, Jr., passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 79. A visitation will be held at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington, Thursday February 5, 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. His funeral service will be held in the chapel starting at 3:00pm with burial immediately following at Darlington Memorial Gardens. The family will be at...
Felton Lavel Stephens
Feb 1, 2026
Felton Lavel Stephens, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully from natural causes on February 1, 2026, at the age of 87. A visitation will be held for him Friday, February 6th at Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church in Darlington at 1:00 pm, with a funeral service immediately following at 2:00 pm in the church. Born...
Bill Robertson
Jan 28, 2026
William Alva Robertson, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 75. A Memorial Service will be held for him on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at St. Matthews Anglican Church of Darlington at 2pm, with visitation following service.
Born in Plymouth, NC, on January 20, 1951 to Benjamin Robertson and Mary Davenport Robertson....
Betty Delores Truett
Jan 25, 2026
Lifelong Darlington resident, Betty Delores Truett passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, just 4 months shy of her 90th birthday. Born on May 15, 1936 to parents Dudley Burton Truett and Cora Lee Lloyd Truett, Betty was a true miracle baby, having been very premature and weighing barely 18 ounces. One of eight brothers and sisters, she was amazingly the...
Troy Steve Brogden
Jan 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Troy Steve Brogden, who passed away Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. A visitation will be held for him at his home church of Peace Free Will Baptist Church in Florence on Wednesday, January 28th from 1:00 to 2:00pm. With Funeral Service following...
Max Parker
Jan 21, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Max John Parker, who left this world on January 21, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on April 23, 1954, in Okinawa, Japan, Max was a cherished son, brother, father, and grandfather, whose intelligence touched the lives of many. Max spent his early years in Okinawa before eventually...
Hilda Norris Sapp
Jan 21, 2026
CLAXTON: Hilda Norris Sapp, 72, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 21, 2026. Born on August 23, 1953, raised in Lamar, South Carolina, Hilda was known for her vivacious spirit and dedicated work ethic throughout her life.
Hilda had a rewarding career as a Property Manager at Weaver Management, but she also held cherished memories of...
