Faye Cook Howle
DARLINGTON – Faye Cook Howle, 83, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. A graveside service was held Saturday, April 18, at Darlington Memory Gardens, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born June 2, 1936, Faye was the daughter of the late Roy Lee Cook and Corine Dean Cook. She enjoyed baking for missions, and she loved her family and her church. Faye was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Darlington for 74 years, where she served as...
Margaret McCoy Smith
SUMTER– Margaret McCoy Smith, 95, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. A private graveside service was held Thursday, April 16, in Lamar, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born July 16, 1924, Margaret was the daughter of the late Maxie McCoy and Janie Watford McCoy. She worked for Campbell’s Soup, and she loved spending time with her family. She was also an avid flower gardener who took pride in her yard. Margaret was a member of First...
Sylvia Suggs Chandler
DARLINGTON – Sylvia Suggs Chandler, 79, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020. A graveside service was held Wednesday, April 15, at Darlington Memory Gardens. Born April 28, 1940, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Charlie H. Suggs and Mary Ella Whittle Suggs. She loved cooking and was proud of her family and was affectionately known by her grandchildren as “Grandma Red.” Surviving are her daughters, Debbie Baker and Angie (Scott)...
Helen Kent
DARLINGTON – Helen Craft Kent, 86, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. The family will hold a private graveside service at Grove Hill Cemetery. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Mrs. Kent was invited to do so last Wednesday at Belk Funeral Home. Born Jan. 31, 1934, Helen was the daughter of the late Jasper and Mabel Craft. She was known for being an amazing lady with a gentle spirit, and will be greatly missed by her...
Murray W. Norwood
Murray W. Norwood, 80, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020. A graveside service was held Tuesday, April 14, at Darlington Memory Gardens. Born Jan. 7, 1940, Murray was the son of the late James A. “Jim” and Eadelle L. Norwood. He retired from Sonoco Products Co. after 28 years and was a member of the Old Timer’s Club. He was a farmer until his nephew took over the farm, and was one of the founders of the Swift Creek Fire...
Darrell Chapman
DARLINGTON – Henry Darrell Chapman, 77, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. Belk Funeral Home is serving the family at this time. Born Nov. 23, 1942, Darrell was the son of the late Henry DeWitt Chapman and Mary Elizabeth Tyner. He worked as a pipefitter in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed piddling in the yard and working on upgrades around the...