Obituaries

Oct 11, 2023

James Allen McGee, 63, of Effingham passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday October 11, 2023.

James was born on April 7, 1960 in Williamsburg County, son of the Late Christine Turner McGee and Horace Willie "Tink" McGee. He worked in Construction his entire life being taught by his late father-in-law, Jasper Singletary. He loved working with...

Oct 4, 2023

Kenneth Austin Wright, age 40, died tragically on Wednesday evening, October 4, 2023. Ken was born in Florence on February 24, 1983, to the late Austin "Keeby" Wright and Donna K. Windham Wright.  Ken will be remembered as a simple man, and if you knew him, you knew he had a kind heart and a willingness to help anyone....

Oct 3, 2023

Marie Lane Ross, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2023.  A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 8th at Black Creek Baptist Church in Dovesville at 2:00pm.  A private family burial will take place on Monday, October 9th at Elmwood Cemetery in Columbia.

Born on December 7th, 1937, to the late Rembert J....

Sep 28, 2023

Betty K Gainey, 96, of Darlington, S.C, passed away of natural causes September 28th, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 Friday, October 6, 2023 in Grove Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 1:45pm at the funeral home on Friday.

She grew up in Hartsville, S.C until marrying her husband...

Sep 28, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Graham Moore,63, of Hartsville passed away Thursday September 28, 2023.

Pat was born in Cheraw, SC to the late Robert "Bob" Graham and Hazel Edna Mae Cole Graham.  She was a clerk for many years and most recently worked for Nurses Unlimited of Hartsville as a caretaker.  She enjoyed all types of music and loved...

Sep 27, 2023

Jeffrey "Jeff" Adam Sturgis, 53, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at McLeod Hospital.

Jeff was born February 5, 1970, in Lake Worth, Florida, the son of Mary Ann Coleman and the late John Sturgis.  He graduated from St. John's High School in 1988 and joined the US Marine Corps retiring as GySgt with 20 years...

Sep 27, 2023

Timothy "Timmy" Laurin Watford, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. A visitation will take place on Friday, September 29th from the times of 2:00pm until 3:00pm in Belk Funeral Home Lamar. A graveside service will take place following the visitation in Lamar Cemetery at 3:00pm.

Timmy was born in Florence County on January 30,...

Sep 17, 2023

Annie Ruth Walker Cason, age 82, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, September 17, 2023.

Ruth was born in Wyoming County, West Virginia on January 10, 1941, to the late James Holly Walker and Augusta Willie Trump Walker. Ruth had a love for cooking, having worked in the school systems as a Food Service Manager...

Sep 8, 2023

Margaret Barkley Smith, 81, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC on September 8, 2023, at 8:15 p.m. She is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She will be cremated, and a service will be held at a future date in Daphne, Alabama.

Margaret was born...

Aug 28, 2023

Jo Ann Watson Anderson, age 61, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. A memorial service will take place at 1:00pm in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home on Sunday, September 3rd.

JoAnn was born in Houston, Texas on July 1, 1962, to the late Sammy K. Watson and Helen Marie Bowman. She was a resident of...

Aug 27, 2023

Emma Louise "Emmy Lou" Coggeshall Donald passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence.  A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 11am at St. Matthews Church, Darlington, SC, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born October 27, 1927, in Darlington, she was the daughter of Marion Lide "Trick" Coggeshall and Jessie...

Aug 26, 2023

Benjamin Daniel Boyd Hewett, age 30, passed away on August 26, 2023. A visitation will take place on September 9, 2023 in the Free Will Baptist Bible Church in Darlington from 12:00pm until 1:00pm. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 1:00pm in the church.

Daniel was born in Florence County on February 1, 1993, son...

Aug 25, 2023

The following obituary is being posted at the family's request and on behalf of our friends at Brown Pennington Atkins Funeral Home.

It is with deep sorrow that the Outlaw family announces the death of Ms. Mary Lee Fodge Outlaw, 74.

Ms. Outlaw entered into rest on Friday, August 25, 2023. The Directors of Brown-Pennington-Atkins...

Aug 25, 2023

Jennie Lee Windham Kempson, age 90, passed away peacefully at  her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on Friday evening, August 25, 2023. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 on Monday at Belk Funeral Home in Lamar. A graveside service will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 am in Lamar Cemetery.

Born...

Aug 23, 2023

Ned Jeryl Blackman, 85 of Florence, SC and formally of Hartsville passed away on August 23, 2023, at the McLeod Hospice House.

Ned, the youngest child of the late R. A. and Maude Blackman, was born on September 10, 1937. Before graduating in St. John's Class of 1955, he served on the Student Council, played football and...

Aug 23, 2023

Ronald Wayne Odom, Jr., also known as "Buddy or Budreaux", passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be announced soon.

Buddy was born in Darlington, son of the late Ronald Wayne Odom Sr. and the late Sheila Ann Carroway Odom.  Buddy was a "jack of all trades", excelling in painting and carpentry...

Aug 16, 2023

Olivia "Livvy" McDonald Baird, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, August 20th in Mechanicsville Baptist Church 2364 Cashua Ferry Road Darlington, with visitation one hour prior in the church sanctuary.

Livvy was born in Darlington County on January 19, 1951, daughter of the late Henry Oscar...

Aug 16, 2023

Joyce Ann Jones Strome, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. A private graveside service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 19th in New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.

Joyce was born in Darlington County on November 6, 1942 to the late Archie Tyner and Marie Byrd Tyner. Joyce was a loving...

Aug 15, 2023

Joyce Ann Barber Carr, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 19th from the times of 10:00am until 10:30am in Belk Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home following the visitation at 10:30am, with burial following the service in Florence Memorial...

Aug 13, 2023

Everette C. Weatherford, Jr., age 82, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 18th from the times of 10:00am until 11:00am in Mechanicsville Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow the visitation in the church at 11:00am, with burial immediately following in the church cemetery.

Everette was born in...