Obituaries

Apr 10, 2021

Timothy Justin "T.J." Wilkes, age 39, died Saturday, April 10, 2021.  A graveside service will be held in Newman Swamp Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

He was born in Florence, SC on November 17, 1981, son of Janet "Jan" Yarborough and the late George Tillman Wilkes.  T.J. loved hunting,...

Apr 9, 2021

Sammy Nance

DARLINGTON- Samuel "Sammy" A. Nance, age 84, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, April 9th, 2021. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 on Sunday, April 11, 2021. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 2:00 Temple Free Will Baptist Church, with burial following in...

Apr 7, 2021

Joann Wood Sturkie, age 80 passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Joann was born in Denmark, SC to Kenneth and Pearl Wood on April 29, 1940. She Married the love of her life, McKendall "Kenny" Sturkie in 1958 and had four beautiful children. Joann loved her family and enjoyed traveling to anywhere with a beach or mountains.

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Apr 6, 2021

William Cowan Ervin (Willie) died on Tuesday April 6, 2021 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence South Carolina.  He was 90 years old.

Willie was born March 27, 1931 to Samuel Fulton and Jane Barron Ervin and was reared with his six brothers and sisters in the Back Swamp Community where he attended St. Winnifred's Academy, a...

Apr 1, 2021

Joan Bumgarner Bloom, 74, passed away Thursday, April 1st surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Asheville, NC, on November 25, 1946; daughter of Charles Bumgarner and Jean Deitz Bumgarner. She lived in Lamar for 49 years and was a teacher for over 30 years in Darlington county schools. She was a member of St. Anthony's Church and...

Mar 31, 2021

Carlisle "Buddy" O. Thames, Jr., age 67, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Born on July 21, 1953, Buddy was the son of the late Carlisle O. Thames, Sr. and Frances Louise Summerford. He retired as Operations Manager of Motion Industries. He was an avid Carolina Gamecock fan who also enjoyed playing golf at Oakdale Country Club in his...

Mar 30, 2021

Jack Edward Richardson, age 70, son of the late Sion "Red" Richardson and Essie G Robinson, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

Jack was born on February 5, 1951 in Greenwood, SC. He was a 1969 graduate of Greenwood High School. He graduated from the Mendenhall School of Auctioneering in 1973 and obtained an Applied Science degree...

Mar 21, 2021

Jan Thomas Lynn, age 68, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 in a local hospital. A celebration of her life will be held in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The family will receive friends following the service. Born in Florence on March 4, 1953, she is the daughter of...

Mar 20, 2021

James E. Bird Jr., fondly known as "Papa Jim", passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the age of 83. He lived in Chapin, SC with his wife of 61 years, Betsy Banks Bird.  Jim was born on March 28, 1937 in Columbia, SC and was a graduate of Columbia High School ('55) and The Citadel ('59).  He...

Mar 18, 2021

Danny Edward Hill, Jr., age 37, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021. A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 26th at Magnolia Cemetery in Darlington, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Born on January 22, 1984, Edward was the son of the late Danny Edward Hill, Sr. and Sandra Faye Weatherford Hill. He was employed...

Mar 18, 2021

George W. Hutchinson, Sr., passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20th at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Born in Darlington, SC on July 1, 1936, George "Pig" was the youngest child of Albert E. Hutchinson, Sr. and Gladys Hill Hutchinson. Educated at St....

Mar 15, 2021

Dr. Steven Dalton McKay, 44, passed away at home on Monday, March 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  Steven was a devoted husband and father, compassionate healthcare provider, astute businessman, and a friend to all who knew him.

As an avid South Carolina Gamecock fan, he was happiest in the winning seasons of Gamecock sports but...

Mar 14, 2021

Younger Blanton "Dick" Dickerson passed away in peace at his home in Darlington on March 14, 2021, concluding a full and fulfilling life – marked by his love for his family, friends, the game of golf, and the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Dick was born on July 24, 1935 in Oxford, North Carolina of the late James...

Mar 13, 2021

Judy Barnhill Suggs, age 72, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18th in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home with burial following at Odom Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Born on April 15, 1948, Judy was the daughter of...

Mar 10, 2021

Grace Carlton Odom, age 73 passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 following the passing of her brother Larry Jack Carlton, age 71, who died on Monday, February 22nd. A graveside service for Miss. Odom and Mr. Carlton will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14th at Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Those who wish to...

Mar 1, 2021

Donnie H. Outlaw, Jr., age 72, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 5th at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Born on August 12, 1948, Donnie was the son of the late Donnie H. Outlaw, Sr. and Mabel Walters Bunch. He was a veteran of...

Feb 25, 2021

Glenn Dale Conyers, age 73 passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 after a long illness. A graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 27th at Byrd Cemetery in Timmonsville, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 2-2:30 Saturday at the cemetery.

Born on August 22, 1947, Glenn was the son of the...

Feb 22, 2021

Grace Carlton Odom, age 73 passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 following the passing of her brother Larry Jack Carlton, age 71, who died on Monday, February 22nd. A graveside service for Miss. Odom and Mr. Carlton will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14th at Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Those who wish to...

Feb 22, 2021

Nanci Lucille Gustenhoven Mengersen, age 82 passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Feb 20, 2021

Michael David McMillen, age 54 died suddenly on Saturday, February 20, 2021. A private memorial service will be held on a later date. Belk Funeral Home of Lamar is assisting the family during this time.

Born on March 3, 1966 in Ogdensburg, New York, Michael was the son of the late Richard "Dick" E. McMillen and Jeanne...