Johnny F. Hawkins
Johnny F. Hawkins, 82, of Darlington died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. He was born in Rose Hill Township, N.C. He was the son of the late Rufus and Eva Hawkins of Kinston, N.C. He was married to the late Olivia Kelley Hawkins, who preceded him in death. Johnny or “Benny” as he was called by family was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and an incredible great-grandfather or “Papa” as he was called. He retired from GE...
Velma Prater
Velma Louise Lynch Prater died Monday, May 18, 2020, at Morrell Nursing Center. She was born in Greenville in 1922 and was the daughter of the late Esley B. and Florence Freeman Lynch. Shortly after graduating from high school in 1940, she married the love of her life, William Harold Prater, who preceded her in death. She was active in church and many community organizations during her life and attended Lamar United Methodist Church...
Wendy Lee Naugle Humphries
DARLINGTON – Wendy Lee Naugle Humphries, 40, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020. The family received friends Tuesday, May 26, at Belk Funeral Home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on July 4, 1979, Wendy was the daughter of Denver Naugle and Sandra Fellinger Naugle. She loved spending time with her family, especially her son Noah; she enjoyed gardening, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. In addition to her parents, she is...
Valerie Blackwell Middleton
Valerie Strickland Blackwell Middleton went home to be with God on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. A graveside service was held Friday, May 15, at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born Sept. 25, 1944, in Darlington County, she was the daughter of the late Hilton and Geneva Dixon Strickland. She was a member of Temple Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Middleton’s favorite pastime was watching TV or being on her tablet, while...
Willard “Punk” Windham
OATES — Willard “Punk” H. Windham, 72, died at his home Friday, May 15, 2020. A graveside service was held Monday, May 18, at Elim United Methodist Church Cemetery. Anyone wishing to sign the register or view Mr. Windham could do so between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Belk Funeral Home, Lamar Chapel. Born in Hartsville on Aug. 10, 1947, he was the son of the late Willard and Eula Tolson Windham Sr. He was raised by Vance and...
Elsie Marlowe
DARLINGTON – Elsie Marlowe, 68, of Darlington died on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Friends paid their respects between noon and 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Kistler Hardee Funeral Home. The funeral will be private. Elsie was born in Darlington. She was the daughter of the late Ira and Marie Dority Truett. She was a member of the Darlington Pentecostal Church for many years. She was a longtime employee at Dixie Cup in...
