Week of October 11, 2017
Edward Darrell Talbert, age 83, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Sunday, October 8th in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home, with burial following in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Born April 26, 1934, Darrell is the son of the late Wade Henry Talbert, and the late Curtis Easterling Talbert. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked in maintenance at Maytag, and also worked as a truck driver and an electrician. He served in the Darlington Moose Lodge for 47 years, and was awarded the office of Pilgrim in the Moose Lodge 595. Darrell was a Commander in the V.F.W. number 318,1and also served as District Commander for many years. Darrell enjoyed people and having a good laugh with them. He was a member of the former Vision Assembly Church in Darlington.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda M. Talbert of Florence; his daughter, June D. Talbert of Hartsville; his sons, Chris Talbert of Hartsville, and Eddie Talbert of Myrtle Beach; his grandchildren, Lindsey, William, Alexander, Katie, Justin, Josh, and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his step-sons, Terry (Kelly) Montrose, Tracy Montrose, Joey Thompson, a number of step-grandchildren, and a special step-granddaughter, Kayla Montrose; his sister, Vera Mae French of Darlington, and his special pet, Sugar Baby.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dicky Lee Talbert; three brothers, and one sister.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Belk Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Swamp Fox V.F.W. 3181, 236 S. Greer Rd. Florence, SC 29506; or to the Darlington Moose Lodge 595, PO Box 84 Darlington, SC 29540.
A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com.
Robert Wayne “Bad Boy” Smothers Jr, age 37, died suddenly on September 23, 2017. A memorial service was held in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. The family received friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home and other times at 409 White Magnolia Dr., Darlington.
Born September 15, 1980, Wayne is the son of Nancy Stokes Smothers and the late Robert Wayne Smothers. Wayne was affectionately called the “Gentle Giant”, partly because of his willingness to help others and partly because he never met a stranger. He enjoyed doing carpentry work, listening to music and singing, and at one time sang in the Darlington Young Singers. Wayne enjoyed the time he spent here on earth, and he lived his life to the fullest.
In addition to his mother of Darlington, he is survived by his fiancé, Brandie Weatherford Morris, his brother, James (Amber) Smothers, his niece, Londyn Smothers, an aunt, Beth (Leonard) Morse, all of Darlington, a special cousin, Grover “Bubba” Smothers of Raleigh, his best friend, Jason O’Neal and his faithful canine companion, Alley.
He was preceded in death by his father, Grandparents; Gladys and Grover Smothers, Pansy Stokes Gee and James Stokes; a special aunt, Sandra Stokes and a cousin, Clifford Smothers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any children’s charity of ones choosing.
A tribute page for Wayne is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com.
