Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in
Darlington & Lamar, SC
Nancy Powers
Dec 6, 2024
Margaret Nancy Powers, 77, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. A reception will be held in her honor at Belk Funeral Home on December 13, 2024, at 3:00 PM, where family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate her life. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM in the chapel.
Born on April 3,...
Robert L Kirven, Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Robert Leon Kirven, Jr., affectionately known as "R.L.," passed away on December 6, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on January 27, 1936, in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Robert Leon Kirven and Sarah Jane Edwards Kirven.
A proud retiree of Sonoco, R.L. spent many fulfilling years working in the spiral department. He shared a...
Jolane Young
Dec 3, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jolane Young, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who peacefully departed this life on December 3, 2024. Born on October 29, 1951, in Florence County to the late Colon and Betty Jo Carraway Anderson. Jolane's life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering faith. She...
Bobbie Miller
Dec 2, 2024
Bobbie Oliver Miller, 88, of Darlington, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held from 12:00 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Friday, December 6th at Hopewell Baptist Church in Chesterfield, followed...
Lannie Davis
Dec 2, 2024
Lannie Dale Davis, age 64, of Darlington, SC, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 on Thursday, December 5, 2024 in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home.
Lannie was born in Darlington to the late Perry Davis, Jr. and Agnes Lee Grice Davis. He graduated from St. John's High...
Bobby Mack Mangum
Dec 2, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bobby Mack Mangum, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, who left this world on December 2, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on October 14, 1936, in the serene town of Bethune, South Carolina, Bobby's life was a testament to enduring dedication and love for his...
Stephanie Benjamin
Nov 29, 2024
Stephanie Belford Benjamin passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Stephanie was born in Savannah, GA, on July 28, 1962, to Sherry Ginsberg Belford and the late James Maxwell Belford.
She taught school in the Florence area before becoming a realtor with Ann Dennis & Associates Inc.
Stephanie excelled in...
Daniel Tilman Boone
Nov 26, 2024
Daniel Tilman Boone of Florence passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the age of 65. A Celebration Of Life will be held for him in The Belk Funeral Home Chapel in Darlington on Monday, December 2nd at 3pm.
Tilman was born in Darlington to the late Vernon L. and Macy Tyner Boone on November 19,...
Gene Autry Odom
Nov 25, 2024
Gene Autry Odom, 84 of Darlington, SC, passed away peacefully November 25th surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Friday the 29th in Belk Funeral home from the times of 6pm until 8pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 11am Saturday the 30th of November, with burial immediately following the service...
Faye Galloway
Nov 25, 2024
Faye Huggins Galloway, age 84, passed away peacefully at her beloved home Monday, November 25, 2024. A graveside service will be held in Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church Cemetery at 3:00pm on Wednesday, November 27th.
Faye was born in Darlington on August 5, 1940 to the late Leo and Lillian Page Huggins. She was the CEO of the...
Chuck Hatfield
Nov 24, 2024
Chuck Leverne Hatfield, age 65, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his residence. A visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00pm on Monday, December 2nd in South Lexington Baptist Church at 116 Brevard Pkwy in Lexington, SC. A funeral service will take place in the church sanctuary at 12:00pm, with burial immediately following in Celestial Memorial...
Dwight Marlin Williamson
Nov 20, 2024
Dwight Marlin "Catfish" Williamson, 73, of Darlington, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. His granddaughters, Hannah Gibson and Rheagan Williamson, lovingly visited and cared for him while he was in the hospital and on hospice care at home, ministering to him as needed.
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Jean Watford
Nov 19, 2024
Jelean "Jean" Watford, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. A funeral service will take place in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home Lamar at 10:00am on Saturday, November 23rd. A private family burial will follow in Mt. Elon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jean was born in Darlington County to...
Angie (Thompson) Hyman
Nov 18, 2024
Ruthie Angie Thompson Hyman, age 70, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, due to complications of Parkinson's disease. A visitation will take place on Thursday, November 21st in Belk Funeral home from the times of 2:00pm until 3:00pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 3:00pm, with burial immediately following the service in Grove Hill...
Jimmy Jeffords
Nov 17, 2024
James "Jimmy" Pierce Jeffords, Jr., age 93, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. A graveside service for James will be held in Lamar Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday, November 20th at 4:00pm.
Jimmy was born in Lamar on July 29, 1931 to the late James Pierce Jeffords, Sr. and Nettie Guinn Jeffords. Jimmy served as a Merchant...
Rosie Viola (Lewis) Tadlock
Nov 16, 2024
Rosie Viola Lewis Tadlock, age 77, passed away on November 16, 2024. A visitation will take place in Belk Funeral home on Tuesday, November 19th from the times of 1:00pm until 2:00pm. A funeral service will follow at 2:00pm in the chapel, with burial taking place in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Rosie was born in Darlington County to...
Brenda Clark
Nov 12, 2024
Brenda Gail Clark age, 62, gained her wings surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at McLeod Hospital in Florence. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home on Saturday, November 16th at 3:00pm.
Born in Charleston, SC on June 10, 1962, Brenda was the daughter of the late Luke McGee...
Madge Ann (Rabb) Hutchinson
Nov 10, 2024
Madge Ann (Rabb) Hutchinson, age 86, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. A visitation will be held in the fellowship hall of Trinity Methodist Church from the times of 1:30pm until 2:30pm on Friday, November 15th. A graveside service will take place at 3:00pm in Grove Hill Cemetery following the visitation.
Madge was born in Darlington...
Harry Lee Sawyer, Jr.
Nov 8, 2024
Harry Lee Sawyer, Jr., age 84, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 13th from the times of 2:00pm until 3:00pm in Belk Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow the visitation in the chapel at 3:00pm, with burial immediately following in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Harry was born in...
David Alan Dileo
Nov 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of David Alan DiLeo, 66, of Darlington after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born May 6, 1958 in Harvey, IL, son of the late Anthony "Tony" R. DiLeo and Margaret Wells DiLeo. He was a very proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served aboard...


