Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in
Darlington & Lamar, SC
James "Jimmy" E. Chandler
Jun 15, 2020
Major James E. Chandler, USA (LTC Ret.), age 74, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020. A memorial service to honor Jimmy, and honor his God and country will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27th at the home, 1332 Gilchrist Rd. Darlington, SC 29532, directed by Belk Funeral Home. An interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery.
...Allen "A.Z." Atkinson
Jun 14, 2020
Allen "A.Z." Atkinson, age 70, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18th at Christian Pathway Church with burial following at Wells Cemetery. Anyone who wishes to pay their respects to A.Z. and sign the guestbook may do so Wednesday between 3-7 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home in Lamar.
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John Anthony Law
Jun 8, 2020
John Anthony Law, age 73, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13th at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.
Born July 6, 1946 in Columbia, SC, John was the son of the late Charlton Edward Law, Jr. and Vera Morgan Law. He served honorably in...
Sandra (Weatherford) Hill
Jun 7, 2020
Sandra Faye Weatherford Hill, age 64, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. A graveside service will be held 11:00 Friday, June 12th at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.
Born February 13, 1956, Sandra was the daughter of the late Eli Weatherford and Margaret Weatherford. Prior to her health decline, she worked as a nurse...
Carolyn Rae (Windham) Jones
Jun 6, 2020
Carolyn Rae Windham Jones, age 77, died Saturday, June 6, 2020 in Greenville, SC. A Graveside service will be held at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. Anyone wishing to view Mrs. Jones and sign her register may do so between the hours of 1:00 and 5:00 Monday at Belk Funeral Home, Lamar.
Born in Darlington County on...
Kenneth Jackson
Jun 4, 2020
David Kenneth "Kenny" Jackson, Sr., age 47, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14th in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home.
Born January 27, 1973, Kenny is the son of Murray David Jackson and Lillie Ann Watford Boykin. Kenny was a firefighter and drove car haulers, most...
Michael Cooke
Jun 3, 2020
Michael "Mike" Cooke, age 61, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 5th at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.
Born January 5, 1959, Mike was the son of the late Bobby A. Cooke and Jewell O'Neal Cooke. He worked as...
Dale Austin Windham
Jun 1, 2020
Dale Austin Windham, age 86, passed away Monday, June 01, 2020. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3rd at Grove Hill Cemetery. Anyone who would like to pay their respects to Dale and sign the guestbook may do so Tuesday between 1-5 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home. Dale's family understands that during these times, friends...
Geraldine (Alexander) Rhodes
May 30, 2020
Geraldine Alexander Rhodes, 82, was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was a loving wife, devoted mama, and proud Granny.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 2 in Elim United Methodist Church Cemetery. A celebration of life for Mrs. Rhodes will be announced at a later date.
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Wade H. "Pig" Dudley
May 29, 2020
Wade H. "Pig" Dudley, age 92, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6th at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.
Born July 25, 1927, Wade was the son of the late Napoleon Garfield Dudley and Ura Mae Steward Dudley. Pig worked as a clerk for...
Bliss Smith Sports
May 27, 2020
Bliss Smith Sports, age 96, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. A private graveside service will be directed by Belk Funeral Home.
Born October 6, 1923, Bliss was the daughter of the late William Henry Smith and Orilla Pickett Smith. She retired from Dixie Cup. Bliss enjoyed painting, gardening, and researching the Smith family history.
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Karen (Flowers) Harwood
May 26, 2020
Janice Karen Flowers Harwood, age 64, went home to be with her Lord on May 26, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home at 3:00 on Sunday, June 7, 2020. The family will receive friends following the service.
Born on Darlington on December 14, 1955, she is the daughter...
Wendy Lee Naugle Humphries
May 23, 2020
Wendy Lee Naugle Humphries, age 40, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 26th from 6-8 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on July 4, 1979, Wendy is the daughter of Denver Naugle and Sandra Fellinger Naugle. She loved spending time with her family, especially her son Noah;...
Carol "Pat" Jernigan
May 21, 2020
Carol "Pat" E. Jernigan, age 77, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26th at Darlington Memory Gardens, directed by Belk Funeral Home.
Pat was born in Waynesville, Missouri on February 19, 1943. She is the daughter of the late Carl Evans and Pauline Smith Evans. Pat worked...
Velma Louise Prater
May 18, 2020
Velma Louise Lynch Prater died Monday, May 18, 2020 at Morrell Nursing Center. She was born in Greenville, SC in 1922 and was the daughter of the late Esley B. and Florence Freeman Lynch. Shortly after graduating from high school in 1940, she married the love of her life, William Harold Prater, who preceded her in death. She was...
Charles D Humphries
May 16, 2020
Charles "Charlie" D. Humphries, age 60, died Saturday, May 16, 2020. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 22nd. Social distancing guidelines will be observed, so seating may be limited.
Born in Darlington he is the son of Sherry Weaver Davis and the late Robert...
Milton E. Andrews
May 16, 2020
Milton E. Andrews, age 85, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19th at Lamar Memorial Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Anyone wishing to sign the register and pay their respects to Mr. Andrews may do so between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm at Belk Funeral Home, Lamar Chapel....
Willard "Punk" H. Windham
May 15, 2020
Willard "Punk" H. Windham, age 72, died at his home on Friday, May 15, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, May 18th at Elim United Methodist Church Cemetery. Anyone wishing to sign the register or view Mr. Windham may do so between 10:00 am and 11:30 am at Belk Funeral Home, Lamar Chapel....
Valerie Blackwell (Strickland) Middleton
May 13, 2020
Valerie Strickland Blackwell Middleton went home to be with God on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 4:00PM Friday, May 15th at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home
Born September 25, 1944 in Darlington County, she is the daughter of the late Hilton and Geneva Dixon Strickland. She was a...


