Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in
Darlington & Lamar, SC
Michael Lynn Bazen
Apr 21, 2022
The children of the late Howard Vernon Bazen and Bernice Smith Bazen share the loss of their "Baby Brother," Michael Lynn Bazen, 59, of Darlington. Mr. Bazen fought courageous health battles to include multiple injuries and illnesses over time.
Michael was a beloved Father, Brother and Brother-In-Law, Uncle, "Cousin" ("Cuz") and Friend. He was an avid Clemson...
Robert "Bob" E. Stevens
Apr 19, 2022
Robert "Bob" E. Stevens, age 83 died Tuesday, April 19, 2022. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 22nd in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home with burial following at Grove Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home, and other times at the home, 407 Eastburn Ct. Darlington,...
Angelie "Angel" Perry Lee
Apr 15, 2022
Angela "Angel" Perry Lee, age 40, died Friday, April 15, 2022. The family will hold a memorial service at a later time.
Born on February 18, 1982, Angel is the daughter of Lewis Perry and Debra Rose. She was one of five children born to Debra Rose and Lewis Perry. She was a homemaker and loved her...
Jerome "Jerry" A. Bonnoitt, Sr.
Apr 12, 2022
Jerome "Jerry" A. Bonnoitt, Sr., age 82 died Tuesday, April 12, 2022. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 15th at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service in the new building.
Born on May 8, 1939, Jerry was the son of the late Frank...
Roberta Carter Jeffords
Apr 12, 2022
Graveside services celebrating the life of Roberta Carter Jeffords will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery, Darlington, South Carolina on Friday, April 15 at 11:00 am directed by Belk Funeral Home. Mrs. Jeffords was born in Lamar, South Carolina, December 31, 1942, and was the daughter of Willie James and Roberta Smoot Carter. She passed away after a short...
James Melvin Windham
Apr 11, 2022
James Melvin Windham, age 83 died Monday, April 11, 2022. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 14th at Windhamtown Cemetery in Lamar, SC, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born on January 29, 1939, Melvin was the son of the late Sam Windham and Nellie Smith Windham. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He...
Barbara Jean (Boykin) Smith
Apr 10, 2022
It is with heavy, and solemn hearts the members of the Smith Family announce the passing of their mother and grandmother Barbara Boykin Smith, age 75 on April 10, 2022. Born on July 22, 1946 in Darlington, South Carolina, Barbara was the daughter to the late Whitaker and Janet Watford Boykin. Barbara enjoyed a childhood spent with her younger...
Dacia Chanda (Gainey) Cameron
Apr 9, 2022
Dacia Chanda Gainey Cameron, age 43 died Saturday, April 9, 2022. A funeral service will be held 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 11th in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the home of Donna and Buck Register, 845 Register Dr. Darlington, SC 29540. Born on March 14, 1979, Dacia...
Jo Ann Hooten Page
Apr 7, 2022
Jo Ann Hooten Page, age 80 died Thursday, April 7, 2022. The family will receive friends from 12:45-1:45 p.m. Saturday, April 9th at Belk Funeral Home, with a graveside service following at Darlington Memory Gardens at 2:00 p.m.
Born on May 28, 1941, Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Joe Sam Hooten and Thelma Bell...
Eva Lou Taylor O'Neal
Apr 4, 2022
Eva Lou Taylor O'Neal, age 92, died Monday, April 4, 2022. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 7th from 1:45-2:45 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home with a graveside service following at Darlington Memory Gardens.
Born on February 15, 1930, Eva was the daughter of the late Rudolph Eugene "Doc" Taylor and Thelma Lee Taylor. She enjoyed...
Diane (Milliken) Anderson
Apr 1, 2022
Judith Diane Anderson, age 73 died at home on Friday, April 01, 2022. A funeral service will be held 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 3rd in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4-5 Sunday at the funeral home.
Born in Whiteville, North Carolina on June 10, 1948, Judith was the daughter of...
Susan Humphries Iseman
Mar 31, 2022
Susan Humphries Iseman, age 66 died Thursday, March 31, 2022. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 3rd at Freedom Baptist Church, 1416 Lamar Hwy. Darlington, SC, 29532 with burial following at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2-3 Sunday at the church, and other times at the...
Archie Steven Wright
Mar 28, 2022
Archie Steven Wright, age 68 died suddenly at his home on Monday, March 28, 2022 after a short illness. A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 1st in the Darlington Chapel at Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3-4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Born on March 1, 1954, Archie...
Richard G Dority
Mar 27, 2022
Richard George Dority, age 88, died Sunday, March 27, 2022 in McLeod Hospice House in Florence. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 30th in the Darlington Chapel at Belk Funeral Home, conducted by Pastor Kenny Knotts, with burial following at Lake Swamp Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday at the funeral...
Juan Valencia
Mar 26, 2022
Juan Francisco Valencia Alvarez, age 46, died from an automobile accident on Saturday, March 26, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 Thursday, March 31st at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Florence. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so from 9 AM - 5 PM on Wednesday, March 30th at Belk Funeral Home in...
William "Bill" Alfred Gray, Jr.
Mar 24, 2022
William "Bill" Alfred Gray, Jr., age 81 died Thursday, March 24, 2022. A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM Monday, March 28th at Shepard Memorial Park, 5045 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM Sunday at the home of Ned and Betsy Dargan, 1306 S. Charleston Rd....
Jean (Knotts) Grooms
Mar 24, 2022
Jean Knotts Grooms, age 88, died Wednesday, March 23. 2022. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 26, 2022 in Lamar Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 on Friday at the Lamar Chapel of Belk Funeral Home.
Born in Darlington County on November 27, 1933, she was the...
John Barry Byrd
Mar 21, 2022
John Barry Byrd, age 49 died Monday, March 21, 2022. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, March 25th at Central Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday at Belk Funeral Home.
Born on December 7, 1972, Barry was the son of John Henry (Garnette) Byrd of Marion and Melanie Baxley...
Barbara Rogers Bryant
Mar 20, 2022
Barbara Rogers Bryant, age 81 died Sunday, March 20, 2022. A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 23rd in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home with burial following at Grove Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-3 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
Born on January 20, 1941, Barbara was the daughter...
Charles Grandison Howard, Sr.
Mar 15, 2022
Charles Grandison Howard Sr., known affectionately as "Big C" died at his residence Tuesday, March 15th after an illness. He was born April 6, 1938 in Darlington to the late Armstrong Jolly Howard II and the late Annie Louise Milling Howard. Charles was a lifelong Darlingtonian. He was a graduate of St John's High School where he was an...


