Carol Taylor Padgett
DARLINGTON – Carol Taylor Padgett, 86, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 5, in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home. Burial was at Grove Hill Cemetery. Born Dec. 23, 1933, Carol was the daughter of the late A.Z. Taylor and Elizabeth Yarboro Taylor. She retired from Dixie Cup, enjoyed collecting antique dolls, and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Surviving are her son, Joey (Angela)...
Sallie Gainey Windham
LAMAR – Sallie Gainey Windham, 74, of Lamar, passed peacefully at home with family by her side. Sallie was the daughter of the late Tollie Gainey and Tora Mae Gainey. She loved to cook and spend time with her family. Sallie retired from Lamar Elementary and Lamar High School after 40 years of service. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy W. Turner and her children, Jamie and Jay Turner, Sheila Windham and her children, Matt...
Billy Mullis
LAMAR — William “Billy” Wayne Mullis, 59, died Saturday, June 27, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Christian Pathway Church, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Billy was born in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 19, 1960, son of the late Earl and Addie Mullis. Billy worked at Dixie Cup for 23 years in the print department. He was a loyal Clemson fan,...
Keeping up with the pandemic: Evictions, anger and guns
Just consider that in the past four weeks, as Houston filled hospital intensive care units with COVID-19 patients, the county logged more than 2,200 eviction cases.
Virus-wary kids offered virtual academy choice
Face masks likely will be a regular part of students’ lives when Darlington County schools reopen, but the county school district is offering a “virtual academy” for students – and parents – who would rather avoid any COVID-19 risks and learn from home full-time.