Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Darlington & Lamar, SC

Reese Otto Kirven, Jr.

Reese Otto Kirven, Jr.

May 10, 2025

Reese O. Kirven, Jr., age 88, passed away at his residence on Saturday May 10, 2025.  Mr. Kirven was born in Darlington, son of the late Reese Otto Kirven Sr. and Fannie Bell Holloway Kirven.

Reese started his professional career with Exxon and served in the National Guard during this time, then he became the owner/operator of...

Jose Santos Ramirez Guillen

Jose Santos Ramirez Guillen

May 6, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Jose Santos Ramirez Guillen will be held in the chapel of Belk Funeral  Home on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm. The family will greet friends following.

He will be laid to rest later in El Rosario Cemetery in Honduras.

Ricky Allen Thomas

Ricky Allen Thomas

Apr 29, 2025

Ricky Allen Thomas, age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina.

Ricky was born on July 12, 1957, in Darlington, South Carolina, to G.S. Thomas, Jr. and Mae Bell Boykin Thomas. He enjoyed a long career at Galey & Lord, where he was known for his strong work ethic...

Thomas Carl Watford

Thomas Carl Watford

Apr 24, 2025

Thomas Carl Watford, 68, of Lamar, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24th, 2025.

He was born on September 19th, 1956, in Florence, South Carolina, to T.C. Watford and Therrell Randolph Watford. Thomas attended the Hudgens Academy in the 1970s, where he built lifelong friendships and laid the foundation for a life marked by integrity, loyalty, and...

Janice (Lane)  Owens

Janice (Lane) Owens

Apr 23, 2025

Janice Owens, 76, passed away on April 23, 2025, in the McLeod Hospice House.

Janice was born on March 6, 1949 in Darlington, daughter of the late Craven Lee Lane Sr. and Sullie Weaver Lane. Janice worked in the office for Eastern Carolina Pediatrics for over 30 years. She was a devoted wife to her late husband...

Judith Cox

Judith Cox

Apr 22, 2025

Judith Cox passed away on April 22, 2025. Judith was born on September 21, 1941, in Horry County, South Carolina, to Arthur Cox and Fodie Herring.

Judith dedicated many years of her life working at Galey & Lord, where she was known for her strong work ethic and steady presence. Outside of work, she embraced creativity and...

Monice R. Willis

Monice R. Willis

Apr 15, 2025

Monice R. Willis, 75 , passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on September 19th, 1949, in Camden, South Carolina, to Hazel Reid Reynolds and Donnelle Faye Reynolds.

Monice dedicated her career to healthcare, beginning as an office manager at Wilson Hospital. She later...

Johnny Allen Poston

Johnny Allen Poston

Apr 7, 2025

Johnny Allen Poston, 51, of Darlington, South Carolina, passed away on April 7th, 2025. No services are planned at this time.

Johnny was born on August 19th, 1973, in Darlington to Tommy Lewis Poston and Margaret Bailey Fennell.  Johnny found joy in the simple pleasures of life—especially fishing, working on cars, and bringing things to life through...

Homer Acie Weatherford

Homer Acie Weatherford

Apr 7, 2025

Homer Acie Weatherford went home to the Lord on Monday, April 7th, 2025.

Homer was born August 14th, 1938 to Samuel Benjamin Weatherford and Isadora Drew Weatherford in Marion, South Carolina.  He married the love of his life Barbara and started a family together having two daughters Teresa and Pam.  He made a career working for Loomis...

Henry Lee Browder

Henry Lee Browder

Apr 6, 2025

Henry Lee Browder October 5, 1948 – April 6, 2025  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Henry Lee Browder, beloved uncle, brother, and friend, who passed away on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, at the age of 76. Henry was born on October 5th, 1948, in Florence, South Carolina, to the late James Franklin...

Fischer Cruz Guinn

Fischer Cruz Guinn

Apr 4, 2025

A Celebration of Fischer's life will be held Wednesday, April 9th at Mechanicsville Baptist Church.  Visitation will start at 10:00am till 11, with service immediately following at 11.

Fischer Cruz Guinn left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 4, 2025. Fischer was a "miracle" gift from God to his parents, Micah Ann...

June Jordan Perdue

June Jordan Perdue

Mar 31, 2025

June J. Perdue, age 84, of Hartsville, South Carolina peacefully entered her eternal home on March 31, 2025.

June had a deeply personal relationship with Jesus, loved God, and her family. Her devotion to her children was evident throughout her entire life.  She loved and valued many special friends and once June loved you, that love tied...

Grace Stuckey Register

Grace Stuckey Register

Mar 31, 2025

Grace Stuckey Register, 95, Marietta,Ga. widow of Linwood L. Register died March 31,2025.  Graveside services will be held Friday, April 4 at 12:00 noon; Lamar Memorial Cemetery.  Arrangements for the service are being handled by Belk Funeral Home.  Grace was born in Lamar,S.C. daughter of Henry A. Stuckey and Louise Hill Stuckey.  She retired from Kennesaw State University, Ga....

Luther Lee Turner

Luther Lee Turner

Mar 29, 2025

Luther Lee Turner, 65, of Dillon, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born on April 13, 1959, to James Turner and Louise Hunt Turner, Luther lived a life characterized by honesty, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors.

Luther enjoyed a rewarding career in construction, taking great pride in his work and...

Tommy Rogers

Tommy Rogers

Mar 28, 2025

Ronald Thomas "Tommy" Rogers, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28th, 2025, surrounded by family at the age of 68.

Tommy was born in Florence, SC, to Millard "RoseBud" Donald Rogers and Janet Goodson Rogers. Throughout his life, he touched the hearts of everyone he met with his warm smile, kindness,...

Alvin "Sam" Diggs, Jr.

Alvin "Sam" Diggs, Jr.

Mar 28, 2025

Alvin "Sam" Diggs, Jr. passed away on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 71 years old, and his passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew him.

Sam was born to Alvin Diggs, Sr. and Barbara Wright Leonard in Chester, South Carolina, on July 14th,...

Larry C. Odom

Larry C. Odom

Mar 26, 2025

Larry Cephas Odom, 74, of Hartsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 28th, 1950, in Darlington, South Carolina, Larry was the son of Cephas Homer Odom and Mary Frances Lunn Odom. Larry was a devoted husband to Kay Andrews Odom, the love of his life, for 56 years. Together, they raised...

Oliver Clinton Hageman

Oliver Clinton Hageman

Mar 26, 2025

Oliver C. Hageman, 74, of Lamar, South Carolina, passed away on March 26, 2025, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

Born on May 5, 1950, in Rock Hill, SC, Oliver spent most of his life in Cheraw, SC, before settling in Lamar in his later years.

Oliver was a lifelong musician and an accomplished...

Anthony "Andy" Dill

Anthony "Andy" Dill

Mar 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anthony "Andy" Dill, who peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025. Andy was born on November 29th, 1959, in Lamar County to Charles Dill and Elizabeth Smith Dill.

Andy led a life marked by kindness, hard work, and a deep sense of loyalty to his...

Robert "Robby" Bruce Lynch, Ii

Robert "Robby" Bruce Lynch, Ii

Mar 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Bruce Lynch II, known to all as Robby, on March 23, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on November 10, 1960, in Darlington County, South Carolina, Robby was a man who lived life to the fullest, with a heart as big as his passions.

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