Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in
Darlington & Lamar, SC
Betty L. Haywood
Dec 6, 2025
Betty L. Osby Haywood, of Darlington, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was 84 years old. A visitation celebrating her life will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Belk Funeral Home Chapel in Darlington.
Betty was born on April 19, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Benjamin Osby and...
Michael Sullivan
Dec 6, 2025
Michael “Mike” Curtis Sullivan, 72, passed away on December 6, 2025. Arrangements are being handled by Belk Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date.
Mike was born on February 21, 1953, in Florence, South Carolina, to William Curtis Sullivan and Osie Lee Carnes Sullivan and was raised in Darlington. He always worked in the grocery business and dedicated...
Joseph Hudson
Dec 5, 2025
Joseph “Joe” F. Hudson passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Friendship Methodist Church of Mars Bluff on Thursday, December 11, 2025, under the care of Belk Funeral Home. Visitation will take place from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow immediately afterward.
Joe was born on...
John L. Spires, Jr.
Dec 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John L. Spires Jr., who departed this life on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Florence, South Carolina. A Funeral Service conducted by Belk Funeral Home will be held in his honor at Dominion Church on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Prior to the service, family and friends...
Levern Harrington
Dec 2, 2025
Levern Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Levern was born in Timmonsville, South Carolina to the late Johnny Glenard Harrington and Daisy Jeffords Brooks. He was a member of the US Coast Guard, and his chosen profession was carpentry where he specialized in upholstery.
He leaves behind his granddaughter “Chrissy” Christina Chavis,...
Arthur C. Young
Nov 28, 2025
Mr. Young passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025. All services will be held privately, and he will be laid to rest beside his parents at Indian Branch Cemetery.
Jim Newsom
Nov 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jimmy (Jim) Howard Newsom November 22, 1936 - November 24, 2025
Jimmy Howard Newsom, a devoted educator, community leader, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, at McLeod Hospice in Florence, SC, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and enduring love.
Born in Denton, North Carolina, to Adam Clark and Annie Glee...
Molly Usher Fleming
Nov 15, 2025
Molly Usher Fleming, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother , passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on April 22, 1929, to the late Benjamin Frank Usher and Bessie Norwood Usher in Hartsville, South Carolina.As a Hartsville High School graduate, and a dedicated housewife, Molly worked full time but...
Marjorie Anne (Phipps) Tucker
Nov 11, 2025
Marjorie Anne Phipps Tucker, age 82, of Darlington, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025 at Oakhaven Nursing Center.
Born April 26,1943 in Lake City, South Carolina, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Jimmie DeLeon Phipps and Ruth Flowers Phipps. She married Joseph Engrim Tucker, Jr., on October 9, 1967, and they made their...
Kristina Carmen (Smith) Zambrana
Nov 8, 2025
Kristina Carmen Zambrana of Lamar South Carolina went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Kristina was born on March 3, 1977 (29!) in Florence, South Carolina, to Barbara H. Smith and Robert Arthur Smith. She grew up with a heart for people and a...
Dorothy (Cooke) Johnson
Nov 8, 2025
Dorothy "Dot" Cooke Johnson, 98, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8th, 2025. She was the widow of William Richard Johnson, who died in 2003. Her only daughter, Susan, died from a wreck in 1967. Funeral services will be conducted by Belk Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, 1pm at the Darlington Presbyterian Church...
Nancy H (Humphries) Reynolds
Nov 5, 2025
Nancy H. Reynolds, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at the age of 85. A funeral service will be held in her honor on November 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Belk Funeral Home, Lamar Chapel. Prior to the service, a visitation will take place at the same location from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, allowing family and...
Evelyn Lynett (Waddell) Harding
Nov 3, 2025
Evelyn Lynett Harding was born on March 15, 1951, in South Carolina. A visitation will he held at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington on Wednesday, November 12th, from 1 to 2 pm. With a graveside service following at Darlington Memorial Gardens at 2pm.
She spent more than 50 years in Michigan, where she built a life rooted...
Billy Henry Linker
Nov 2, 2025
Billy Henry Linker, Jr. a beloved brother, uncle, and granddad, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, at the age of 61 in his home in Darlington, SC. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Billy's life with a visitation at Belk Funeral Home on November 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM. Billy...
David "Rock" L. Rollings
Oct 30, 2025
Our beloved David "Rock" L. Rollings has gone home to be with the Lord. He was a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and grandpa to many, and he never knew a stranger. David was born on July 8, 1962, and peacefully passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 63. Rock dedicated his working life as a skilled machinist,...
Virginia Ruth Bosque Miles
Oct 27, 2025
Virginia Ruth Bosque Miles, beloved mother, avid collector, and cherished friend, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 86. A visitation will be held Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at Belk Funeral Home from 1:00pm to 1:45pm. Immediately following will be a graveside service at Darlington Memory Gardens at 2pm.
Born on January 29,...
Mark Donald Sweetman
Oct 27, 2025
Mark Donald Sweetman passed away on Monday, October 27th, 2025. A Celebration Of His Life will be held Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at 2pm in the USC Sumter Nettles Auditorium at 200 Miller Road in Sumter, SC.
Mark Donald Sweetman was born at Fort Polk, Louisiana on March 25, 1956. He was the 5th child of the...
Linda Sue Gainey Norwood
Oct 26, 2025
Linda Sue Norwood Gainey, 74, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She was born in Dade County, Florida on March 5, 1951, daughter of Cecil H. Gainey and Margaret Jacqueline Adams Gainey. Linda worked for Washington Mutual for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Moose Lodge and tending to her flowers.
...Elva King Dudley
Oct 25, 2025
Mrs. Elva King Dudley, 103, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. Born in Darlington County, South Carolina, on October 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Bethea King and Ellie Rae Carter King.
Elva was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family and home. She was known for...
Ruby Mae Gainey Gandy
Oct 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruby Mae Gainey Gandy, who departed this life peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 90.
A visitation will be held for Ruby on Monday, October 27th, 2025 at Belk Funeral Home, Darlington from 1 to 2 pm. With funeral service following in...


