Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Darlington & Lamar, SC

Hazel M (Buie)  Thompson

Hazel M (Buie) Thompson

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...

Laura (Lambert)  Howard

Laura (Lambert) Howard

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. ...

Robert "Bob" Alexander Warr

Robert "Bob" Alexander Warr

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....

C.V. Flowers

C.V. Flowers

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...

Roy G. Funderburk

Roy G. Funderburk

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.

Born on...

Katherine (Hill)  Amerson

Katherine (Hill) Amerson

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...

Minnie B (Outlaw)  Hatcher

Minnie B (Outlaw) Hatcher

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...

Arthur Mack "Mackie" Lemmons, Jr.

Arthur Mack "Mackie" Lemmons, Jr.

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...

Sandra Hood Sansbury

Sandra Hood Sansbury

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...

Frances H Dutton

Frances H Dutton

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...

Ruby Douglas Clark

Ruby Douglas Clark

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....

Donald Lee Ruthven

Donald Lee Ruthven

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...

Vallarie Rogers Caulder

Vallarie Rogers Caulder

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,...

Eldred "Dusty" Rhodes

Eldred "Dusty" Rhodes

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...

Billy Joe Brewer

Billy Joe Brewer

Jan 20, 2021

Billy Joe Brewer, age 77, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. A graveside service will be held 3:15 p.m. Saturday, January 23rd at Odom Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2-3 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington.

Born on August 14, 1943, Billy was the son of the late Mattie Ruth Brewer. He worked...

Laura (Ward)  Weatherford

Laura (Ward) Weatherford

Jan 18, 2021

Laura Ward Weatherford, age 69, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.The family will receive friends Friday, January 22nd from 3-5 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home.

Born on July 24, 1951, Laura was the daughter of the late Clyde L. Ward Sr. and Elizabeth Edens Ward. She worked as a telephone operator for 25 years, and then worked...

Roger Keith Winburn, Sr.

Roger Keith Winburn, Sr.

Jan 16, 2021

Roger Keith Winburn, Sr., age 34, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 24th in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home with burial following at Mechanicsville Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior Sunday at the funeral home.

Born on January 27, 1986, he is...

Raymond "Pete" Franklin Jeffords, Sr.

Raymond "Pete" Franklin Jeffords, Sr.

Jan 14, 2021

Raymond Franklin Jeffords Sr, "Pete" age 85, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Home with his loving family after a long battle with cancer. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16th at Lamar Memorial Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the family is asking for no visitors.

Mr. Jeffords ...

Tony S. Anderson

Tony S. Anderson

Jan 12, 2021

Tony S. Anderson, age 68, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 15th at Darlington Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends following the service. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so Thursday between 1-5 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington.

Born on January...

Jane Crowley Crosby

Jane Crowley Crosby

Jan 12, 2021

Clara Jane Crowley Crosby, age 70, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14th at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Born on September 11, 1950, Jane is the daughter of Virginia Flowers Crowley and the late Hubert Crowley. She retired from General Electric in Florence...