David "Rock" L. Rollings
Oct 30, 2025
Our beloved David "Rock" L. Rollings has gone home to be with the Lord. He was a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and grandpa to many, and he never knew a stranger. David was born on July 8, 1962, and peacefully passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 63. Rock dedicated his working life as a skilled machinist,...
Virginia Ruth Bosque Miles
Oct 27, 2025
Virginia Ruth Bosque Miles, beloved mother, avid collector, and cherished friend, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 86. A visitation will be held Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at Belk Funeral Home from 1:00pm to 1:45pm. Immediately following will be a graveside service at Darlington Memory Gardens at 2pm.
Born on January 29,...
Mark Donald Sweetman
Oct 27, 2025
Mark Donald Sweetman passed away on Monday, October 27th, 2025. A Celebration Of His Life will be held Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at 2pm in the USC Sumter Nettles Auditorium at 200 Miller Road in Sumter, SC.
Mark Donald Sweetman was born at Fort Polk, Louisiana on March 25, 1956. He was the 5th child of the...
Linda Sue Gainey Norwood
Oct 26, 2025
Linda Sue Norwood Gainey, 74, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She was born in Dade County, Florida on March 5, 1951, daughter of Cecil H. Gainey and Margaret Jacqueline Adams Gainey. Linda worked for Washington Mutual for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Moose Lodge and tending to her flowers.
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Elva King Dudley
Oct 25, 2025
Mrs. Elva King Dudley, 103, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. Born in Darlington County, South Carolina, on October 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Bethea King and Ellie Rae Carter King.
Elva was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family and home. She was known for...
Ruby Mae Gainey Gandy
Oct 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruby Mae Gainey Gandy, who departed this life peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 90.
A visitation will be held for Ruby on Monday, October 27th, 2025 at Belk Funeral Home, Darlington from 1 to 2 pm. With funeral service following in...
Susan (Riles) Outlaw
Oct 12, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of Susan Outlaw, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted nurse, who departed this life on October 12, 2025, at the age of 75. A longtime resident of Darlington, South Carolina, Susan touched countless lives through her compassionate service in pediatric nursing. She was born to the late Freeland Riles and Grace Campbell Riles on...
Sonia Mae (Driggers) Melton
Oct 1, 2025
Sonia Mae Driggers Melton, beloved mother, and wife passed away on October 1, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on March 8, 1960, in South Carolina, Sonia lived a life rich with love, hard work, and cherished family connections.
A proud resident of Lamar, SC, Sonia devoted her career to the textile industry, serving as a...
Edith (Benjamin) Sanderson
Sep 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edith "Edie" Benjamin Sanderson, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who left us peacefully on September 29, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on October 17, 1947, Edie resided in Darlington, South Carolina, where she dedicated her life to her family and community. Edie enjoyed a...
Marjorie (Porter) Weatherford
Sep 29, 2025
Marjorie Weatherford, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted homemaker, left this world peacefully on September 29, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on January 6, 1934, in Arnette, Oklahoma, Marjorie devoted her life to her family, living a life that exemplified love, hard work, and perseverance.
Throughout her years, Marjorie embraced her role as a...
Linda A. Kinsaul
Sep 22, 2025
Linda A. Kinsaul, a beloved mother, dedicated professional, and cherished member of the Darlington, SC community, peacefully passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 80. A visitation will be held for her Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington from 1 to 2pm. Following will be a funeral service in the Chapel at...
Edward L James, Jr.
Sep 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edward L. James Jr., known fondly as Ed, who left us peacefully on September 21, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on September 16, 1935, in Darlington, South Carolina, where he spent the entirety of his cherished life.
Ed was a dedicated husband,...
Juan Osvaldo Vasquez-Amaya
Sep 20, 2025
Juan Osvaldo Vasquez-Amaya,38, passed away on Saturday, September 20th, 2025. Born on July 12th, 2025 in El Salvador to Felipe Vasquez-Machado and Maria De La Paz-Amaya. He was a professional Carpenter and enjoyed his work immensely, he also earned an Associates of Arts Degree. His family invites friends to come celebrate his life on Sunday, September 28th with a...
Ralph Helton
Sep 13, 2025
Ralph J. Helton, 91, left his home in Darlington, SC, for his heavenly home where a place was prepared for him on Saturday, September 13, 2025. A visitation is planned for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:00 at Belk Funeral Home, Darlington with funeral service to follow at 2:00 in the chapel. Burial will follow at Darlington Memorial Gardens....
Terry Mckendall Sturkie, Sr.
Sep 13, 2025
Terry McKendall Sturkie, Sr., age 65, of Darlington, SC, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on September 1, 1960, in Florence, SC, to McKendall "Kenny" Sturkie and Joann Wood Sturkie; Terry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend whose impact on the lives of those around him will be...
Mary Emily Cook
Sep 9, 2025
Mary Emily Cook departed this life on September 9, 2025, in Florence, South Carolina, at the age of 99. A Funeral service will take place on Friday, September 19th, at 1pm in Florence National Cemetery in Florence, SC.
Born on August 18, 1926, in Cayce, South Carolina, Mary lived a life filled with love. Mary was the...
Steve Vincent
Sep 8, 2025
Jesse Steve Vincent passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, in Darlington, SC. A visitation is planned Thursday, September 11th, 2025, at 2pm at Belk Funeral Home, Darlington. A funeral service will follow in the Belk Funeral Home Chapel at 3pm. A private burial will take place at Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church Cemetery.
Steve was born February 14,...
Samuel J. Grant, Jr.
Sep 7, 2025
Colonel Samuel J. Grant Jr., US ARMY-RET., 95, passed away Sunday, September 7th, 2025. A Graveside funeral service will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 3pm, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC.
Born in McColl, SC, Sam's family moved to Darlington from McColl when he was three. He graduated from St. John's High School...
Helen Marie (Schwartz) Killion
Sep 5, 2025
Helen Marie Killion passed away at home, surrounded by family on Friday, September 5th, 2025. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, September 17th at 11:00am in St. Matthews Anglican Church in Darlington, SC. A reception will immediately follow in the Parish Hall.
Helen was born on June 28, 1943, in Jacksonville, Florida to Henry Aubrey...
Era Windham Andrews
Sep 4, 2025
Era Windham Andrews passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on September 4, 2025. She was born January 27, 1938 in rural South Carolina and spent her entire life in Lamar- either on 5350 Lamar Highway or "across the swamp" visiting her family. Era was the daughter of the late Josie Willie and Maggie Lou...
