Obituaries

Feb 18, 2021

Delton R. Munn, son of the late R.L. and Mildred Godfrey Munn, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. In his 81 years, Dell had much of which to be proud. He worked hard for many years, retiring from Nucor Steel Corporation in 1986. As a 23-year-old, Dell married his soul mate, Sandra, and they spent 58 loving years...

Feb 17, 2021

Barney William Manship of Darlington died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in McLeod Hospital after a long battle with Covid-19. Due to the pandemic, no services will be scheduled at this time. Belk Funeral Home of Darlington is assisting the family during this time.

Born on February 16, 1944, Barney was the son of the late Ralph H....

Feb 15, 2021

Wanda Gray Putnam, age 60, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 17th at Lake Swamp Baptist Church, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior at the church. Burial will take place 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Florence National Cemetery.

Born on April...

Feb 13, 2021

Joyce Bryant Dickerson, age 82 of Darlington passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 15th at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family has requested not to have any visitors at the home during this time, but thanks you for your continued...

Feb 11, 2021

Jimmie Harrison Perkins, age 81, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. A private service will be held Tuesday, February 16th, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Born on August 21, 1939, Jimmie was the son of the late Lewis Franklin Perkins and Ruby Easter Odom Perkins. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and retired from...

Feb 6, 2021

Nivia Sturkie Kirby, age 82, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 in a local hospital.  A graveside service will be held at 3:00 Tuesday, February 9 in Berea Cemetery (intersection of Philadelphia Street and Mt. Berea Road), directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born in Florence on August 17, 1938, Nivia was the daughter of the late Lucius Charles Sturkie and...

Feb 5, 2021

Hazel Buie Thompson, widow of Theo Robert Thompson, died on Friday, February 5, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 Tuesday, February 9 in Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Born in Lamar, SC on December 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Palmer and Pauline Jordan Buie. Mrs. Thompson retired...

Feb 5, 2021

Laura Lambert Howard, age 66, died Friday, February 5 , 2021 at her residence. A graveside service will be held at Elim United Methodist Church Cemetery at 11:00am Monday, February 8, 2021. The family will greet friends following the service. Born August 14, 1954 in Georgetown County, she was the daughter of the late Hilbert and Arabelle Alsbrooks Lambert. ...

Feb 4, 2021

Robert Alexander Warr "Bob", born August 14, 1938, the son of the late Osta Lee and Clarice Conner Warr died Thursday, February 4th after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Anne Carter Warr. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 7th at 3:00 p.m. at Lamar Memorial Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home....

Feb 4, 2021

Charles Vince (CV) Flowers, 91, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 after a short illness. A graveside service will be held Monday, February 8 at 2:00pm at Mt. Hope Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.  Due to COVID-19 protocols, face mask and social distancing are required.

Mr. Flowers was born in Badin, NC on August 28, 1929 to...

Feb 3, 2021

Roy Gene Funderburk, age 62 passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. A graveside memorial service for family and friends will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24th at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Please consider and observe all local regulations concerning the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Feb 2, 2021

Sarah "Katherine" Amerson, 88, of Lamar passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was born February 26, 1932 to the late James Coit and Myrtle DuBose Hill. She was a lifelong resident of Lamar, SC and of the Christian Faith. Katherine was a member of Lamar Baptist Church. She graduated from Lamar High School and retired at...

Jan 31, 2021

Minnie Outlaw Hatcher, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 5th at Darlington Memory Gardens. Those who wish to pay their respects to Minnie may do so Thursday between 2-5 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home.

Born on March 28, 1946, Minnie was the daughter of the...

Jan 31, 2021

Arthur Mack "Mackie" Lemmons, Jr., age 77, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and his beloved daughters. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so Wednesday, February 3rd between 1-5 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home.

Born on December 11, 1943, Mack was the son of the late...

Jan 27, 2021

Sandra Hood Sansbury, age 55, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30th at Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.

Born on July 15, 1965 in Hollywood, Florida, Sandra was the daughter of the late James...

Jan 25, 2021

Mrs. Frances H. Dutton aged 90 passed away on January 25, 2021. Mrs. Dutton had recently resided at St Gabriel Assisted Living in Murrells Inlet, SC but was a long-time resident of Darlington, SC.  She graduated Darlington High School, excelling in academics, and winning the State Spelling Bee Contest.  She worked for Southern Bell/AT&T for 40 plus years, beginning...

Jan 24, 2021

Ruby Douglas Clark, age 65, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28th at Grove Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Thursday at Belk Funeral Home.

Born on March 30, 1955, Ruby was the daughter of the late Fletcher Douglas and Emma Morris Douglas....

Jan 23, 2021

Donald Lee Ruthven, age 85, went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, January 23, 2021 at McLeod Hospice House.  Don was born in San Diego, California to Otis and Lois Ruthven on December 18, 1935.  As a career Navyman, Mr. Otis brought the family back to their hometown of Darlington to live.  As a young boy, Don had...

Jan 22, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Vallarie Rogers Caulder announces her passing. Vallarie passed away peacefully Friday, January 22, 2021.  She bore her journey with great courage, grace and amazing faith.

Born, in Darlington, S.C., March 18, 1933 to the late Margaret Grace (Brown) Rogers and Will C. Rogers of the Indian Branch Community,...

Jan 20, 2021

Eldred G. "Dusty" Rhodes, age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23rd at Grove Hill Cemetery. Those who wish to pay their respects to Dusty may do so Friday between 1-5 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington.

Born on August 14, 1933, Dusty was the...