Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Darlington & Lamar, SC

Linda (Spivey)  Marsh

Linda (Spivey) Marsh

Aug 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda Spivey Marsh, who left us peacefully on August 1, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Darlington, South Carolina, on February 27, 1949, Linda was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and creativity touched the lives of those around her.

A proud graduate...

Linda (Mack)  Denham

Linda (Mack) Denham

Jul 30, 2025

Linda Mack Denham, age 79, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 Saturday at the funeral home and other times at her sister's...

Roy L. Martin

Roy L. Martin

Jul 28, 2025

Roy L. Martin, 76, of Darlington, SC passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 after a long illness.  A graveside service will be held Friday at 11:00 am at Grove Hill Cemetery directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Roy was born December 31, 1948.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert L. and June H. Martin.  He...

Elden "Butch" Grey Cook

Elden "Butch" Grey Cook

Jul 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elden "Butch" Grey Cook, age 81, on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Butch a beloved husband, father, and friend, was born on November 21, 1943, in Siler City, NC, and made his home in Darlington, SC. Butch was known for his hardworking spirit and dedication to his job as...

Debbie Davison

Debbie Davison

Jul 19, 2025

It is with great love and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Debbie Davison, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully at the age of 68 on July 19, 2025, at their lake house in Manning, SC. Born on May 21, 1957, in Norfolk, VA, Debbie was a pillar of strength and warmth...

Ricky Allen Blackwell

Ricky Allen Blackwell

Jul 14, 2025

Ricky Allen Blackwell, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2025 at his home in Spartanburg, SC.  A funeral service will be held Sunday, July 20 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home in Lamar with a visitation being held one hour prior.

Born in Darlington County on July 18, 1969, he was...

Wylie "Jody" Joel Hopkins

Wylie "Jody" Joel Hopkins

Jul 14, 2025

Wylie Joel "Jody" Hopkins, age 70, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 18 in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 on Thursday at Belk Funeral Home and other times at his daughters home, 928 Syracuse Street.

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Gerald Thomas Conyers

Gerald Thomas Conyers

Jul 10, 2025

Gerald Thomas Conyers, age 81, of Lamar, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in a local hospital. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Lamar Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 2:50 on Sunday at Belk Funeral Home, Lamar Chapel, and other times at the home.

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Norma (Buck)  Gunter

Norma (Buck) Gunter

Jul 10, 2025

Norma Buck Gunter, went home to be with her Lord and Savior early in the morning on Thursday, July 10, 2025.  A funeral service will be held at 3:00 on Sunday, July 13th at First Original Free Will Baptist Church in Darlington. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 on Sunday at the church and other times...

Martha Hay

Martha Hay

Jul 7, 2025

Martha Hay passed way on July 7, 2025. She was a resident of Oakhaven Nursing Home. As per her wishes, she will be cremated and no services are being held at this time.

Shirley Ann (Cassidy)  Pace

Shirley Ann (Cassidy) Pace

Jul 3, 2025

Shirley Ann (Cassidy) Pace, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2025, surrounded by friends and family. Shirley was born on August 7, 1946, in the Clyde area of Hartsville, SC, to Arthur and Edith Cassidy. She was a graduate of Hartsville High School, Class of 1964. Shirley was the loving wife of William "Bill" Pace and the most...

Peggy Brown Blackmon

Peggy Brown Blackmon

Jul 2, 2025

Peggy Brown Blackmon, 84, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 5th in the Belk Funeral Home Chapel in Darlington at 11:00am.  With internment following at Grove Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors at 629 Rio Drive.

Peggy was born on August 9th, 1940 in...

Laura Elizabeth Carey-Parker

Laura Elizabeth Carey-Parker

Jul 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Elizabeth Carey-Parker, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, who left us peacefully on July 1st, 2025, at the age of 62. Laura was born on February 11, 1962, in Rockville Centre, NY, and spent her life embodying strength, compassion, and dedicated service to her family and community....

Shelby Jean (Perry)  Gray

Shelby Jean (Perry) Gray

Jun 29, 2025

Shelby Jean Perry Gray, age 87, passed away suddenly at her home in Lamar on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Mrs. Gray was born in NC on December 30, 1937, daughter of the late William "Bill"  Perry and Elizabeth Macon Perry. She retired as a customer service representative after many years of working for AT&T.  She married the...

Charlton June, Ii

Charlton June, Ii

Jun 28, 2025

MANNING – George Charlton June II, 75, husband of June Kathryn Frankart June, died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at McLeod Health Clarendon.

Born April 8, 1950, in Florence, he was a son of the late George Charlton June I and the late Daisy Irene Bazen June. He was a 1975 graduate of the University of South Carolina...

Deborah "Debbie" (Barfield)  Street

Deborah "Debbie" (Barfield) Street

Jun 28, 2025

Deborah "Debbie" Barfield Street, widow of Billy Street,  passed away on June 28, 2025 at the McLeod Hospice House. Debbie's wishes were to be cremated, and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 2:00 at the Free Will Baptist Bible Church. The family will remain in the sanctuary following the service to greet friends.

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Sue (Lawson)  Campbell

Sue (Lawson) Campbell

Jun 27, 2025

Margie Sue Lawson Campbell, passed away suddenly on June 27th, 2025.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Grove Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Campbell was born in Asheboro, NC, daughter of the late Perry Alman Lawson and the late Nellie Brown Lawson. Sue worked in the financial field with both...

Elizabeth "Libby" (Langston)  Wright

Elizabeth "Libby" (Langston) Wright

Jun 27, 2025

Libby Wright Geraldine Elizabeth Langston Wright, 81, passed away on June 27, 2025. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 5:00 on Monday, June 30, at Belk Funeral Home. A service will follow the visitation at 5:00 in the funeral home chapel. Mrs. Wright was born in the Megs Crossroads community of Olanta on August 20, 1943. She was...

Ronald "Chip" Dunn, Jr.

Ronald "Chip" Dunn, Jr.

Jun 27, 2025

Ronald "Chip" Dean Dunn, Jr., 47, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 24, 1977, Chip was the beloved son of the late Ronald Dean Dunn, Sr. and Sandra Gayle Dunn. He was a skilled HVAC and refrigeration technician who took pride in his...

Randy Strickland

Randy Strickland

Jun 26, 2025

Joseph Randall "Randy" Strickland passed away on June 26, 2025. A memorial service to honor his life will be held in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home at 1:30 on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:30 and other times at 1709 Tapper Drive.

Randy was born in Florence, SC, son...