Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Darlington & Lamar, SC

Lynn Blackwell

Lynn Blackwell

Nov 13, 2022

Lynn Odom Blackwell,69, of Darlington went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13th.

Lynn was born on April 27th, 1953, to Freeland and Kathleen Odom.  She worked at different factories including GE in Florence until the birth of her second daughter Lisa Blackwell. Lynn devoted her life to her husband Lester, daughters Linda and...

James Grooms, Jr.

James Grooms, Jr.

Nov 12, 2022

James "Runt" Grooms, Jr. age 76, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 12, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

James was born on January 11th, 1946, in Lamar, SC, to James and Melissa Grooms. He worked as a superintendent at Sonoco for 38 and a half years. He loved...

Dennis Oliver Stokes

Dennis Oliver Stokes

Nov 11, 2022

Dennis Oliver "Coach" Stokes, age 77, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. A visitation will be held in Temple Free Will Baptist Church on Thursday, November 17 from 4:00pm until 5:00pm, with a memorial service following at 5:00pm in the church.

Born on July 27, 1945, in Darlington, SC. Dennis is the son of the late...

Steven "Ratt" Bradley Raths

Steven "Ratt" Bradley Raths

Nov 10, 2022

Steven "Ratt" Bradley Raths, age 54, passed away on November 10, 2022. A visitation will be held a day before the service at 285 Stokes Road, Bishopville SC from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. The family will receive friends in Belk Funeral Home on Sunday, November 27 from 2:00pm until 2:30pm, with a memorial service following in the chapel at 2:30pm....

David Paul St. Amand

David Paul St. Amand

Nov 10, 2022

David Paul St. Amand, age 67, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his residence.

David was born in Neptune, NJ on November 13, 1954. He is the son of Frederick St. Amand, Jr and the late Beverley Taylor St. Amand. David worked as a mechanic for many years and was talented when working with his...

Harvey Byrd

Harvey Byrd

Nov 10, 2022

Harvey Byrd, age 81, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his residence. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 12 in Belk Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 13 at 3:00pm in Dovesville Church of God, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Harvey was...

Iris Bryant

Iris Bryant

Nov 10, 2022

Iris Loralie Stephens Joye Bryant of Lamar,82 departed this world for the Heavenly Gates Thursday, November 10, 2022 surrounded by her family, friends and her beloved Zoe. Iris was a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, and a friend that will be missed by everyone who knew her. Iris attended school in Hartsville. She was a licensed beautician who...

Harvey Eugene Drawdy

Harvey Eugene Drawdy

Nov 5, 2022

If you were one of those fortunate students who attended Pate Elementary School in Darlington, S.C. between 1961 and 1994, you probably have some very fond memories of a school that was more than a school; it was also a home and a family where everyone belonged. You may remember a safe and supportive learning environment where the relations...

Peggy Ann O'Neal

Peggy Ann O'Neal

Nov 4, 2022

Peggy Ann O'Neal, age 85, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at her son's residence in the arms of her son and daughter-in-law. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in Welsh Neck Baptist Church from 2:00pm until 3:00pm. A funeral service will follow at 3:00pm in Welsh Neck Baptist Church, with burial following in...

Shannon Lee Cameron

Shannon Lee Cameron

Nov 1, 2022

Shannon Sanders Cameron, age 44, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 5 from 2:30pm until 3:30pm at Belk Funeral Home, a graveside service will follow at 4:00pm in Society Hill Church of God Cemetery. Shannon was born in Florence, SC on April 19, 1978. She is the daughter of the...

Paul Langley

Paul Langley

Oct 28, 2022

Stephen Paul Langley, 37, passed away on October 28, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 30, at  3:00 PM at Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 at the funeral home.

Paul was born on August 14, 1985, in Florence, SC, to Terry Langley and Mary Lynn Langley....

Penny (Weinberg)  Neal

Penny (Weinberg) Neal

Oct 23, 2022

Jon Renee "Penny" Neal, age 70, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 3:00pm until 4:00pm in Central Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held following the visitation in Central Baptist Church. The family will also receive friends at 100 Ingram Court in Darlington on Tuesday and...

Annie Irene (Browder)  Truett

Annie Irene (Browder) Truett

Oct 22, 2022

Annie Irene Browder Truett, age 75, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Grove Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00pm in Belk Funeral Home prior to the service.

Irene was born in Florence, SC on September 29, 1947. She is...

Frank Patterson Edwards, Jr.

Frank Patterson Edwards, Jr.

Oct 20, 2022

Frank Patterson Edwards, Jr., age 76, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 3:00pm in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home, the family will receive friends following the service.

Frank Pat was born in Darlington County on January 24, 1946. He is the son of...

Henry William Caulder

Henry William Caulder

Oct 18, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of William Henry Caulder, age 88 of Darlington and Columbia announces his passing.  Henry, a loving and devoted husband of Vallarie Rogers Caulder for fifty plus years went home to be with his Lord and Savior, October 18, 2022.

Born, November 23, 1933 to the late Ruth and Proctor...

Danny Coker

Danny Coker

Oct 12, 2022

Daniel Herbert Coker, 78, of Darlington passed away on Wednesday October, 12 2022. The family will receive visitors Saturday October 15th, 2022 at Belk Funeral Home from 1 to 2pm.  The funeral will follow in the Belk Chapel at 2pm with burial following at Darlington Memory Gardens.

Danny was born December 23, 1943 in Florence, SC to...

Linda Joan (Mayers)  Shelley

Linda Joan (Mayers) Shelley

Oct 12, 2022

Linda Joan Mayers Shelley, 75, of Florence, SC went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2022. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October15th at 11:00am to 12 pm in the Lamar Chapel of Belk Funeral Home. Her memorial service will follow after starting at noon.

Linda was born in Mullins,SC on July 10th, 1947. She...

Richard Peter Thornton

Richard Peter Thornton

Oct 12, 2022

Richard Thornton of Darlington, South Carolina passed away on Oct 12, 2022. His loved ones will be holding a private service at a later date.

Kerry Brian Ritz

Kerry Brian Ritz

Oct 10, 2022

Kerry Brian Ritz, 57, of Darlington, SC went to be with Jesus on October 10th, 2022 after a long illness. Born in Bridgeton, NJ on November 1, 1964, Kerry is the son of Douglas MacArthur Ritz and the late Barbara Jean Ellis Ritz. Kerry, if given the opportunity, would tell you that he accepted Jesus as his Savior at...

Lisbeth (Campbell)  Hood

Lisbeth (Campbell) Hood

Oct 9, 2022

Lisbeth Campbell Hood, age 57, passed away on October 9, 2022 . A graveside service will be held at 3:00 on Sunday, October 16 in Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will greet friends following the graveside service.

Born in Florence, SC on November 23, 1964, she is the daughter of James Harold...