Obituaries

Apr 15, 2025

Monice R. Willis, 75 , passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on September 19th, 1949, in Camden, South Carolina, to Hazel Reid Reynolds and Donnelle Faye Reynolds.

Monice dedicated her career to healthcare, beginning as an office manager at Wilson Hospital. She later...

Apr 7, 2025

Johnny Allen Poston, 51, of Darlington, South Carolina, passed away on April 7th, 2025. No services are planned at this time.

Johnny was born on August 19th, 1973, in Darlington to Tommy Lewis Poston and Margaret Bailey Fennell.  Johnny found joy in the simple pleasures of life—especially fishing, working on cars, and bringing things to life through...

Apr 7, 2025

Homer Acie Weatherford went home to the Lord on Monday, April 7th, 2025.

Homer was born August 14th, 1938 to Samuel Benjamin Weatherford and Isadora Drew Weatherford in Marion, South Carolina.  He married the love of his life Barbara and started a family together having two daughters Teresa and Pam.  He made a career working for Loomis...

Apr 6, 2025

Henry Lee Browder October 5, 1948 – April 6, 2025  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Henry Lee Browder, beloved uncle, brother, and friend, who passed away on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, at the age of 76. Henry was born on October 5th, 1948, in Florence, South Carolina, to the late James Franklin...

Apr 4, 2025

A Celebration of Fischer's life will be held Wednesday, April 9th at Mechanicsville Baptist Church.  Visitation will start at 10:00am till 11, with service immediately following at 11.

Fischer Cruz Guinn left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 4, 2025. Fischer was a "miracle" gift from God to his parents, Micah Ann...

Mar 31, 2025

June J. Perdue, age 84, of Hartsville, South Carolina peacefully entered her eternal home on March 31, 2025.

June had a deeply personal relationship with Jesus, loved God, and her family. Her devotion to her children was evident throughout her entire life.  She loved and valued many special friends and once June loved you, that love tied...

Mar 31, 2025

Grace Stuckey Register, 95, Marietta,Ga. widow of Linwood L. Register died March 31,2025.  Graveside services will be held Friday, April 4 at 12:00 noon; Lamar Memorial Cemetery.  Arrangements for the service are being handled by Belk Funeral Home.  Grace was born in Lamar,S.C. daughter of Henry A. Stuckey and Louise Hill Stuckey.  She retired from Kennesaw State University, Ga....

Mar 29, 2025

Luther Lee Turner, 65, of Dillon, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born on April 13, 1959, to James Turner and Louise Hunt Turner, Luther lived a life characterized by honesty, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors.

Luther enjoyed a rewarding career in construction, taking great pride in his work and...

Mar 28, 2025

Ronald Thomas "Tommy" Rogers, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28th, 2025, surrounded by family at the age of 68.

Tommy was born in Florence, SC, to Millard "RoseBud" Donald Rogers and Janet Goodson Rogers. Throughout his life, he touched the hearts of everyone he met with his warm smile, kindness,...

Mar 28, 2025

Alvin "Sam" Diggs, Jr. passed away on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 71 years old, and his passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew him.

Sam was born to Alvin Diggs, Sr. and Barbara Wright Leonard in Chester, South Carolina, on July 14th,...

Mar 26, 2025

Larry Cephas Odom, 74, of Hartsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 28th, 1950, in Darlington, South Carolina, Larry was the son of Cephas Homer Odom and Mary Frances Lunn Odom. Larry was a devoted husband to Kay Andrews Odom, the love of his life, for 56 years. Together, they raised...

Mar 26, 2025

Oliver C. Hageman, 74, of Lamar, South Carolina, passed away on March 26, 2025, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

Born on May 5, 1950, in Rock Hill, SC, Oliver spent most of his life in Cheraw, SC, before settling in Lamar in his later years.

Oliver was a lifelong musician and an accomplished...

Mar 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anthony "Andy" Dill, who peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025. Andy was born on November 29th, 1959, in Lamar County to Charles Dill and Elizabeth Smith Dill.

Andy led a life marked by kindness, hard work, and a deep sense of loyalty to his...

Mar 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Bruce Lynch II, known to all as Robby, on March 23, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on November 10, 1960, in Darlington County, South Carolina, Robby was a man who lived life to the fullest, with a heart as big as his passions.

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Mar 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kimberly "Kim" Renae Lussier, beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, on March 22, 2025, at the age of 54.

Kim was born on May 29, 1970, in Darlington, SC to Gloria Welch Lussier (from Darlington) and Danny Lussier (from Cheraw, SC). At age 9, Kim...

Mar 18, 2025

Wayne Fogle, 82, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 18th, at home after fighting a brave battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Nichols, SC son of the late Clara Fogle Carraway and the late Horace Fogle. Wayne was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and completed his Master's in Business Administration with...

Mar 15, 2025

Jonah Alexander Byrd, a beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. Born on December 8, 1998, in Florence, SC, Jonah was the cherished son of Christopher Lee Byrd and Elizabeth Valines.

Jonah graduated from West Florence High School in 2017, where he was known for his determination and commitment to his...

Mar 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alex Mendoza Cervantes, who left us on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, after a brief illness. A visitation will be held Sunday March 23nd at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington at 2 to 4pm.  With funeral services following in the Belk Chapel 4pm, with burial immediately following at Grove...

Mar 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of  Ernest Randall Watkins on March 14, 2025. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington at 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will immediately follow in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m., with burial to follow at Watkins Cemetery.

Randall was...

Mar 13, 2025

James Neal Lester, age 58, of Darlington, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, surrounded by his family. His funeral services will be held at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington on Thursday, March 20th, 2025 at 5:00pm.

Born on November 30th, 1966, in Hartsville, SC, James was the son of the late William "Billy" Lester...