Obituaries

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...

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...