Kathy Smith Sims
DARLINGTON — Kathy Smith Sims, 62, of Darlington, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Kathy was born a daughter of the late Sarah Griggs Smith and James “Jimmy” Smith of Ruby. She was Director of Nursing of the Heart and Vascular Institute at McLeod Regional Medical Center Heart and had been employed with McLeod for 30 years. Kathy loved her family, her fur babies and celebrating Christmas. She was happiest when entertaining...
Chafee Jones III
DARLINGTON – Chafee Jones III, age 69, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020. A graveside service was held Tuesday, July 7, at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family received friends Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Darlington Country Club. Born Aug. 26, 1950, Chafee was the son of the late Chafee Jones Jr. and Katherine Harris Jones. He was involved in the Boy Scouts of America, achieving its highest rank as Eagle...
Cecil Ray Blackmon
DARLINGTON — Cecil Ray Blackmon, 82, a lifelong resident of Darlington, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Cecil, as his friends knew him, was born April 19, 1938, in Darlington and was the son of the late William Francis Blackmon Sr. and the late Ruby O’Neal Blackmon, both of Darlington and brother to the late William Francis Blackmon Jr. and the late Patricia Blackmon Huggins of Darlington. As a...
Pearl Flowers James
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Pearl Flowers James, 82, formerly of Darlington, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in Greensboro, N.C. A graveside service was held Sunday, June 28, at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born Jan. 27, 1938, Pearl was the daughter of the late Broadus Flowers and Alice Mims Flowers. She retired as a switchboard operator for Southern Bell. Pearl was involved with the Guilford County Humane Society,...
James “Jimmy” E. Chandler
Darlington – Major James E. Chandler, USA (LTC Ret.), age 74, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020. A memorial service will be held on a later date. Belk Funeral Home is assisting the family during this time. Born December 15, 1945, Jimmy is the son of the late Leo B. Chandler and Virginia Young Volz. He retired from Bell South after 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion, a Mason, and a Shriner. Jimmy was a member of First...
Deacon Laverne Wingate
Deacon Laverne Wingate was born on Dec. 15, 1932, in Darlington. He was the fifth child of the late Prince Wingate and Rosa Lee Hammonds Wingate. He departed his earthly body on June 14, 2020. Laverne was educated in the public schools of Darlington County and attended Cherry Grove Elementary School and graduated from Mayo High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Benedict College in Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in...