Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in
Darlington & Lamar, SC
Jewel (Stanton) Powers
Feb 1, 2022
With broken hearts, members of The James Powers Family wish to announce the passing of our beloved matriarch; Jewel Stanton Powers, affectionately known as Bunny, age 90, died peacefully in her home on the morning of Tuesday, February 1, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. The youngest daughter of the late John McLaurin "Mack" Stanton and the late Elva...
Jessie "Jeb" Edward Moody
Jan 31, 2022
Jesse Edward Blackwell, also known as "Jeb", born February 17, 1992, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was a hunter, a fisher, and most recently a master pipe welder. Jeb always lit up the room with his bright smile, and gave the best hugs. He was a brother, an uncle, a cousin, and...
Glen W. Burdick
Jan 31, 2022
Glen William Burdick ,age 53, passed away at his home on Monday, January 31, 2022. Friends are invited to visit and share stories and memories at a visitation Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at Belk Funeral Home.
Born in Danbury, CT on June 6, 1968, he is the son of the late Paul Daniel Burdick, Jr....
Lu Ann Sheffield Lee
Jan 31, 2022
Lu Ann S. Lee, age 86 of Florence, South Carolina passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 from an illness. Born in Darlington, SC, she was the daughter of the late Street and Vera O. Sheffield. She was employed at Dixie Cup and James Rivers Corporation for 33 years. Lu Ann was preceded in death by her ex-husband and...
Bonnie Clare Dana
Jan 29, 2022
Bonnie Clare Dana, age 79 passed away peacefully Saturday, January 29, 2022. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 3rd at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.
Born November 13, 1942, Bonnie Clare was the daughter of the late Richard Dana and Madge Dawkins...
Judy Dean (Weatherford) Shelly
Jan 28, 2022
Judy Dean Shelly, age 72, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 1 at 4:00 in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at 1112 Wildshall RD, Darlington.
Judy was born in Florence on November 21, 1949,...
David S Kemmerlin
Jan 28, 2022
David "Bubba" Shelly Kemmerlin, age 66, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Dovesville Church of God, with burial following in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 on Monday evening at Belk Funeral Home.
Born in Florence,...
Jeremy Douds
Jan 27, 2022
Jeremy Douds, age 49 died Thursday, January 27, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Ronnie M Smith
Jan 27, 2022
Ronnie Michael Smith, age 63, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. The family will receive friends from 7:00pm until 9:00pm on Saturday, January 29 at Flat Creek Free Will Baptist Church (2951 Society Hill RD, Darlington) and other times at home (1502 Mechanicsville Hwy). Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 29 at 3:00 pm in Flat Creek...
Peggy Carol Barnette
Jan 26, 2022
Peggy Carol Barnette, age 59, passed away at her residence on January 25, 2022. A private memorial service will be held on Friday.
Born in Winder, GA, on August 3, 1962, she was the daughter of the late William and Doris Hayes Barnette. She worked as a dental assistant/technician for many years. Peggy enjoyed staying at home,...
Vernon L. Grooms
Jan 26, 2022
Vernon L. Grooms, age 102 died Wednesday, January 26, 2022. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 28th at Lamar Memorial Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends and family from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at his home, 201 Rogers St. Lamar, SC.
Vernon was born in Morgan, North Carolina on...
Johnny E. Watford
Jan 25, 2022
John "Johnny" E. Watford, age 73 died Tuesday, January 25, 2022. A graveside service will be held 3:00 Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Lamar Cemetery.
Born on December 16, 1948, Johnny was the son of the late Laran Watford and Vivian Harrell Watford. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Johnny worked...
James M. Marshall, Jr.
Jan 25, 2022
James "Jim" M. Marshall, Jr., age 88 died Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Burial will take place at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Bishopville. Belk Funeral Home is assisting the family during this time.
Born on November 27, 1933, Jim was the son of the late James Melvin Marshall, Sr. and Bertha Riley Marshall. He worked as a...
Danny Mitchel Coker, Jr.
Jan 22, 2022
Danny Mitchel Coker, Jr., age 33 died Saturday, January 22, 2022. A private memorial service will be held on a later date.
Born on August 30, 1988, Danny is the son of Danny Mitchel Coker, Sr. and Gale Ann Malina Coker. He was employed at Pizza Hut in Florence. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved animals. Danny...
Gladys (Kirkley) Hodges
Jan 20, 2022
Gladys Kirkley Hodges, age 99 died Thursday, January 20, 2022. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 26th at Lake Swamp Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service.
Born August 24, 1922, Gladys was the daughter of the late Julius Kirkley and Ola Hunter Kirkley. She worked in the Cone Department...
Joshua Dewey Clark
Jan 20, 2022
Joshua "Josh" Dewey Clark, age 40 died Thursday, January 20, 2022. A memorial service will be held 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 23rd in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.
Born on January 26, 1981, Josh is the son of Scott Clark and Debra Bellamy. He worked in construction as...
Sammie Louise (Morrell) Plummer
Jan 19, 2022
Sammie Louise Morrell Plummer, age 97 died Wednesday, January 19, 2022. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 23rd at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Lydia with burial following at Lamar Memorial Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior at the church.
Born on October 21,...
Joanne Carnes Elliotte
Jan 18, 2022
Joanne Carnes Elliotte, age 86 died Tuesday, January 18, 2022. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22nd in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior. A private burial will take place prior to the visitation. Born April 19, 1935, Joanne was the daughter of the late Raymond E....
Marion Baxley, Jr.
Jan 18, 2022
Marion Baxley, Jr., age 67 died Tuesday, January 18, 2022. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20th in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior.
Born in Hopewell, Virginia on August 16, 1954, Marion was the son of the late Marion Baxley, Sr. and Lorrine Alford...
Virginia Shepard Howell
Jan 17, 2022
Virginia "Jenny" Shepard Howell, age 94 died Monday, January 17, 2022 surrounded by family and friends at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. There is no doubt she was immediately welcomed into the arms of the Loving God she served faithfully throughout her life and was reunited with her family and friends awaiting her arrival.
Jenny...


