Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in
Darlington & Lamar, SC
Noah Tyson
Jan 29, 2025
William Noah Tyson, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2025, at the age of 43, in Florence, SC. Born on January 13, 1982, Noah was known for his vibrant spirit, warmth, and genuine interest in the lives of others.
A 2000 graduate of Mayo Magnet School, Noah forged a successful career as a welder in the maintenance...
Danny Bishop Patrick
Jan 27, 2025
Danny Bishop Patrick, age 60, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held in Belk Funeral Home on Thursday, January 30th at 3:00pm, the family will be receiving friends following the service.
Danny was born on May 7, 1964, in Florence County to the...
Shelby Jean Lundy
Jan 26, 2025
Shelby Jean Gandy Lundy, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 26, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on February 25, 1957, in Florence County, South Carolina, Shelby was the daughter of the late "J.B." Junius Buddy Gandy and Lisa Weatherford Purvis Gandy.
Shelby married the love of her life, James E. Lundy,...
Jacqueline Lynn Brinkley
Jan 23, 2025
Jacqueline "Jackie" Lynn Brinkley was born on January 14th, 1968 and passed on January 23rd, 2025 at the age of 57.
She was preceded in death by several family members.
Surviving are her four children, David, James, Elizabeth, and Amanda Whitten. Also surviving is her brother James Brinkley and niece Melisa Hatcher.
In...
Craig Eric Suggs
Jan 20, 2025
Craig Eric Suggs, age 65, passed away on January 20, 2025. Born May 18, 1959, in Darlington, South Carolina to the late John and Eunice Powers Suggs.
Craig was a dedicated professional in the manufacturing industry, where he devoted many years to his role at Dixie Cup/GP, contributing to the production of paper products. He held a...
Marion "Russell" Galloway
Jan 16, 2025
Marion "Russell" Galloway, 81, of Lamar, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on January 16, 2025. He was born on July 11, 1943, in Lamar, to Judge Galloway and Rita Hudson Galloway.
Russell led a life filled with warmth and kindness, never meeting a stranger. He worked for many years in the...
Thelma Garrett Self
Jan 6, 2025
Thelma Garrett Self, 102, of Lamar, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday January 11th at Lamar United Methodist Church at 11 am. The family will receive visitors following the funeral service. Burial will be private at a later time due to inclement weather conditions.
She was...
Thomas "Tyler" Pierce Goodson, Jr.
Jan 2, 2025
Thomas "Tyler" Pierce Goodson, Jr., 34, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Tyler was born on March 2, 1990, in Florence, South Carolina, to Thomas "Tom" Pierce Goodson, Sr., and Sandra Bailey Goodson. He grew up in Darlington, South Carolina, where he cultivated true friendships, passions, and cherished memories.
At...
Rev. William M. Taylor Sr.
Dec 31, 2024
Reverend William Marshall Taylor, Sr., 91, of Lamar, SC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, after a brief illness. Rev. Taylor was born on August 19, 1933 in Lamar, SC to Glen and Alma Taylor. He was one of ten siblings. Rev. Taylor attended Lamar schools...
Scott Alexander Hood
Dec 30, 2024
Scott Alexander Hood, 64 was born on December 20, 1960, in Florence, South Carolina. He was the first-born child of the late Geraldine and Alex Hood. Scott entered the gates of Heaven on December 30th, 2024, in his home in Pensacola, Florida after a short illness.
Scott grew up in Florence, South Caolina loving cars, motorcycles and...
Rebecca "Becky" Ruth O'Neal
Dec 30, 2024
Rebecca "Becky" Ruth O'Neal of Darlington, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, December 30th, 2024. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 4th at 3:30 pm at Grove Hill Cemetery, with Belk Funeral Home officiating.
Born on June 13th, 1960, to William "Billy" Hartwell O'Neal and Vivien Bryant O'Neal, Becky grew...
James Robert Campbell
Dec 29, 2024
James Robert Campbell went sliding into home plate into the arms of Jesus on Dec 29 after celebrating a beautiful Christmas with his family. His departure from the aches and pains that a lifetime toll of sports and farming took on his body came quick and unexpected but we praise the Lord for His mercy in that.
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Margaret Mae Grooms Mancill
Dec 28, 2024
Margaret Mae Grooms Mancill, age 99, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. Visitation will be at Christian Pathway Fellowship at 905 Hibiscus Road in Lamar, SC on Monday, December 30th from 1 to 2 pm. Funeral services will begin at 2 pm in the church, with burial following in Lamar Cemetery.
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Danny Pierce
Dec 26, 2024
Danny Pierce, age 72, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 after a brief but rapid battle with aggressive brain cancer. He was born in Hartsville, SC on May 11, 1952 to the late Cindy Mae Tarlton Pierce and Rev. Emsey Pierce.
Danny graduated from Hartsville High School in 1970. He was an ordained minister who preached...
William Crayton Lowder, Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
William "WC" Crayton Lowder of Ball Ground, Georgia passed away December 25, 2024. He was 85 years old. Known as "Bill" to his friends, was born to William Crayton Lowder, Sr. and Annie Mae Tedder Lowder December 28, 1938 in Rock Hill, SC. He attended High School in Darlington, SC where he was a star lefty baseball pitcher and...
Gerald "Jerry" Edward Anderson
Dec 25, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Edward Anderson, 67, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 25, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Belk Funeral Home Chapel in Darlington on Saturday the 18th of January, 2025 at 1:00pm, the family will receive visitors after the service.
Jerry was born on November 26,...
Maryann "Nikki" Nicole Brown
Dec 22, 2024
Mary Ann "Nikki" Nicole Brown, 37, of Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home Chapel in Darlington.
Nikki was born on April 27, 1987, to Pandora and Ricky Brown in Darlington, South Carolina. Known for...
Jim Conner
Dec 22, 2024
James "Jim" G. Conner, age 94, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. A visitation will be held at Belk Funeral Home on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a funeral service immediately following at noon in the chapel. Entombment will take place at Darlington Memory Gardens after the service.
...Billy Carraway, Jr.
Dec 17, 2024
Billy Montique Carraway, Jr., age 58, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, with his sisters by his side after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at Belk Funeral Home in Lamar on Saturday, December 21st, at 3:00 PM, with a time to greet the family following the service. The family will also...
Allen Capers
Dec 7, 2024
Edward Allen Capers, Jr., 81, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Florence, South Carolina. Visitation will be held at Darlington Presbyterian Church from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. celebrating Allen's life. A private interment will take place as Mr. Capers requested that his ashes...


