Obituaries

Nov 5, 2024

Carrie McKay O'Neal, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. A visitation will be held in Belk Funeral home from the times of 2:00pm until 3:00pm on Friday, November 8th. A funeral service will take place at 3:00pm in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home, with burial following the service at Grove Hill Cemetery.

Carrie...

Nov 1, 2024

Joseph "Leonard" Galloway, Sr., passed away November 1, 2024 at 73. He would have been 74 November 3rd. A visitation will take place on Thursday, November 7th from 2:00pm until 3:00pm in Belk Funeral Home Lamar, with a graveside service being held in Lamar Memorial Cemetery immediately following the visitation.

Joseph lived most of his adult life...

Oct 31, 2024

Ivie Lee Knight Woodle, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A time to gather and celebrate the life of Ivie will be held in Belk Funeral Home on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from the times of 11:00am until 12:00pm.

Ivie was born in Jefferson, SC on April 3, 1950 to the late Beula Knight...

Oct 31, 2024

William Lawrence "Larry" Spivey, age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 6th in Belk Funeral Home from the times of 4:00pm until 6:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 7th in Central Baptist Church in Darlington at 11:00am, with burial taking place in Grove Hill Cemetery...

Oct 29, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Benjamin Coleman Flowers, known affectionately as "Colekat" on October 29, 2024. Coleman was born on November 16, 1989, and grew up with a spirit that was golden—one that brought a smile to everyone's face. He was a son, partner, stepfather, brother, cousin, friend, and mentor, leaving an unforgettable...

Oct 27, 2024

James Darrell Odom, 84, of Lamar, SC, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.  A visitation will be held at the Lamar Belk Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, October 30th at 3 to 4pm.  His funeral service will follow at 4pm in the Lamar Belk Funeral Home Chapel, with burial immediately following at...

Oct 27, 2024

William "Buddy" McIver Rogers, age 85, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 27, 2024. A visitation will be held in Belk Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 30th from the times of 1:00pm until 2:00pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2:00pm, with burial immediately following in Indian Branch Cemetery. ...

Oct 24, 2024

Charles Howard Weatherford, age 70, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. A visitation will be held in Belk Funeral Home from the times of 2:00pm until 3:00pm on Sunday, October 27th. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 3:00pm, with burial immediately following the service in Darlington Memory Gardens.

Charles was born in...

Oct 20, 2024

James Alfred Smith, affectionately known as Smitty by many, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00pm until 8:00pm in Belk Funeral Home. In honor of Smitty feel free to come dressed casual and in Garnet and Black.

James was born in Florence, SC on November 16,...

Oct 17, 2024

Willie James Windham, age 88, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 17, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 19th in Lake Swamp Cemetery at 2:00pm. The family will greet friends following the service for Mr. Windham.

Willie was born in Darlington County on March 1, 1936, to the...

Oct 17, 2024

Dexter M. Patrick, affectionately known as "Po" to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, at the age of 90. A graveside service to honor his life will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Darlington, SC, at 3:00 PM. The family will receive friends at Belk Funeral Home in...

Oct 12, 2024

Melinda Fuller courageously lost her battle to cancer on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. A visitation will be held at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington on Wednesday, October 16th from 4 to 5pm and a Celebration of her Life will be following at 5pm in the Belk Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born to Tom and Suzanne Fuller...

Oct 6, 2024

Stephen Rae Morell, age 79, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. HIs family will receive friends on Sunday from 3:00 until 4:30 at the Lamar Chapel of Belk Funeral Home.

Steve was born in Sumter, SC on March 20, 1945 to his father Steve A. Morel. He worked as a car salesman for most of his...

Oct 4, 2024

Clarence "Skip" Eugene Bell, age 78, passed away on October 4, 2024 at his residence. A memorial service will be announced.

Clarence was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on August 23, 1946. He worked on the road as a truck driver for many years. Throughout his years of trucking, Skip always got a kick out of messing...

Oct 1, 2024

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Oct 1, 2024

John Burton Barnes died peacefully in his sleep on October the 1st 2024 after suffering a recent stroke, at MUSC medical center in Florence SC. He was 77 years old. John was born on December the 10th 1946, in Baltimore MD. He lived in Florence SC and spent the last few years traveling the states. John was preceded in...

Sep 28, 2024

Richard Lee Pratt, 59, passed peacefully at home Saturday, September 28, 2024 with his wife of 26 years by his side after a long battle with throat cancer.

Richard was born February 17, 1965 in Chesterfield County. He was a very hard worker who enjoyed working as a pipe fitter and in construction. He was truly a...

Sep 26, 2024

Mrs. Sylvia Lewis Carter died peacefully Thursday, September 26, 2024, after a brief illness.  Sylvia was born in Jasper, Florida, May 17, 1937. She was the daughter of Horace Lewis and Mary Frances Corbett Lewis.

Sylvia graduated from Jasper high school and attended the University of Alabama, Brenau College where she pledged Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Epsilon...

Sep 25, 2024

Belinda "Lynn" DeNure Williamson, 67, passed away on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024.  "Lynn" was born on March 4th, 1957 to Melton William "Bill" and Bettie Lee DeNure.  She loved babies and worked in a daycare.  She leaves behind her daughter Michelle (Benjie) Galloway of Florence and her grand children Mikayla, Tyler, Eric, and Marley Robinson.  No services are planned...

Sep 24, 2024

Lewis "Snoodle" Anderson, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. A visitation will be held in Belk Funeral Home on Friday, September 27th from the times of 3:00pm until 4:00pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 4:00pm, with burial immediately following in Darlington Memory Gardens.

Mr. Anderson was born in Darlington...