Obituaries

Nov 17, 2024

James "Jimmy" Pierce Jeffords, Jr., age 93, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. A graveside service for James will be held in Lamar Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday, November 20th at 4:00pm.

Jimmy was born in Lamar on July 29, 1931 to the late James Pierce Jeffords, Sr. and Nettie Guinn Jeffords. Jimmy served as a Merchant...

Nov 16, 2024

Rosie Viola Lewis Tadlock, age 77, passed away on November 16, 2024. A visitation will take place in Belk Funeral home on Tuesday, November 19th from the times of 1:00pm until 2:00pm. A funeral service will follow at 2:00pm in the chapel, with burial taking place in Grove Hill Cemetery.

Rosie was born in Darlington County to...

Nov 12, 2024

Brenda Gail Clark age, 62, gained her wings surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at McLeod Hospital in Florence. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home on Saturday, November 16th at 3:00pm.

Born in Charleston, SC on June 10, 1962, Brenda was the daughter of the late Luke McGee...

Nov 10, 2024

Madge Ann (Rabb) Hutchinson, age 86, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. A visitation will be held in the fellowship hall of Trinity Methodist Church from the times of 1:30pm until 2:30pm on Friday, November 15th. A graveside service will take place at 3:00pm in Grove Hill Cemetery following the visitation.

Madge was born in Darlington...

Nov 8, 2024

Harry Lee Sawyer, Jr., age 84, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 13th from the times of 2:00pm until 3:00pm in Belk Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow the visitation in the chapel at 3:00pm, with burial immediately following in Grove Hill Cemetery.

Harry was born in...

Nov 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of David Alan DiLeo, 66, of Darlington after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born May 6, 1958 in Harvey, IL, son of the late Anthony "Tony" R. DiLeo and Margaret Wells DiLeo. He was a very proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served aboard...

Nov 5, 2024

Carrie McKay O'Neal, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. A visitation will be held in Belk Funeral home from the times of 2:00pm until 3:00pm on Friday, November 8th. A funeral service will take place at 3:00pm in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home, with burial following the service at Grove Hill Cemetery.

Carrie...

Nov 1, 2024

Joseph "Leonard" Galloway, Sr., passed away November 1, 2024 at 73. He would have been 74 November 3rd. A visitation will take place on Thursday, November 7th from 2:00pm until 3:00pm in Belk Funeral Home Lamar, with a graveside service being held in Lamar Memorial Cemetery immediately following the visitation.

Joseph lived most of his adult life...

Oct 31, 2024

Ivie Lee Knight Woodle, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A time to gather and celebrate the life of Ivie will be held in Belk Funeral Home on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from the times of 11:00am until 12:00pm.

Ivie was born in Jefferson, SC on April 3, 1950 to the late Beula Knight...

Oct 31, 2024

William Lawrence "Larry" Spivey, age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 6th in Belk Funeral Home from the times of 4:00pm until 6:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 7th in Central Baptist Church in Darlington at 11:00am, with burial taking place in Grove Hill Cemetery...

Oct 29, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Benjamin Coleman Flowers, known affectionately as "Colekat" on October 29, 2024. Coleman was born on November 16, 1989, and grew up with a spirit that was golden—one that brought a smile to everyone's face. He was a son, partner, stepfather, brother, cousin, friend, and mentor, leaving an unforgettable...

Oct 27, 2024

James Darrell Odom, 84, of Lamar, SC, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.  A visitation will be held at the Lamar Belk Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, October 30th at 3 to 4pm.  His funeral service will follow at 4pm in the Lamar Belk Funeral Home Chapel, with burial immediately following at...

Oct 27, 2024

William "Buddy" McIver Rogers, age 85, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 27, 2024. A visitation will be held in Belk Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 30th from the times of 1:00pm until 2:00pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2:00pm, with burial immediately following in Indian Branch Cemetery. ...

Oct 24, 2024

Charles Howard Weatherford, age 70, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. A visitation will be held in Belk Funeral Home from the times of 2:00pm until 3:00pm on Sunday, October 27th. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 3:00pm, with burial immediately following the service in Darlington Memory Gardens.

Charles was born in...

Oct 20, 2024

James Alfred Smith, affectionately known as Smitty by many, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00pm until 8:00pm in Belk Funeral Home. In honor of Smitty feel free to come dressed casual and in Garnet and Black.

James was born in Florence, SC on November 16,...

Oct 17, 2024

Willie James Windham, age 88, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 17, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 19th in Lake Swamp Cemetery at 2:00pm. The family will greet friends following the service for Mr. Windham.

Willie was born in Darlington County on March 1, 1936, to the...

Oct 17, 2024

Dexter M. Patrick, affectionately known as "Po" to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, at the age of 90. A graveside service to honor his life will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Darlington, SC, at 3:00 PM. The family will receive friends at Belk Funeral Home in...

Oct 12, 2024

Melinda Fuller courageously lost her battle to cancer on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. A visitation will be held at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington on Wednesday, October 16th from 4 to 5pm and a Celebration of her Life will be following at 5pm in the Belk Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born to Tom and Suzanne Fuller...

Oct 6, 2024

Stephen Rae Morell, age 79, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. HIs family will receive friends on Sunday from 3:00 until 4:30 at the Lamar Chapel of Belk Funeral Home.

Steve was born in Sumter, SC on March 20, 1945 to his father Steve A. Morel. He worked as a car salesman for most of his...

Oct 4, 2024

Clarence "Skip" Eugene Bell, age 78, passed away on October 4, 2024 at his residence. A memorial service will be announced.

Clarence was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on August 23, 1946. He worked on the road as a truck driver for many years. Throughout his years of trucking, Skip always got a kick out of messing...