Week of December 9, 2015

A memorial fellowship for Mr. Henry W. “Bubba” Warsaw of Florence formerly of Darlington was held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 at the Mayo High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Jessamine Street in Darlington.

Arrangements entrusted to Jordan Funeral Home, Inc. of Darlington.

Doris Copeland “Dot” Fields, 87, of Lamar died on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Pee Dee Gardens in Florence.

Graveside services was held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Lamar Memorial Cemetery, directed by Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home of Darlington. The family received friends following the service at the cemetery.

Mrs. Fields was born in Darlington County. She was the daughter of the late William Wallace Copeland, Sr. and Martha Ellen Joye Copeland. Mrs. Fields was a member of Lamar United Methodist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class.

Surviving are her daughter, Jeannie (Don) Funderburk of Florence; her brother, William Wallace “Billy” (Gale) Copeland, Jr. of Columbia; her sister, Margaret (William) Ellen of Bishopville; her sister-in-law, Carolyn F. Weil of New York; her grandchildren, Neill Watson of Jackson, Wyoming, Cliff Fields of Hartsville, Stephanie Fields Guinn of Cheraw, Hess Putnam of the United States Army, and Courtney Jaquay Fields; and 10 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Fields was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Fields; and by her son, Clarence E. “Eddie” Fields, Jr.

The family would like to thank the staff of Pee Dee Gardens for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Fields during her time there.

Memorials may be made to the Lamar United Methodist Church, 103 N. Darlington Ave., Lamar, S.C. 29069 or to the Friends of the Lamar Library, c/o Lamar Library 103 Main Street, Lamar, S.C. 29069.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.kistlerhardeefuneralhome.com.

William Benjamin Rogers III passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015. He was 14 years old.

Born August 6, 2001, William was the son of William Benjamin, Jr. and Debora McKay “Mickey” Rogers of Bennettsville, and the beloved little brother of Kasey. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. William was an outgoing young man with a love for life. He was a freshman at Marlboro County High School, and a member of the Marlboro County High School football and baseball teams. He had a passion for baseball, and loved playing for the Richmond Rockies. He loved being outdoors and spending time at the beach. William especially loved spending time with his family and friends. He was very loving, compassionate and humble.

A funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Scott Andrews. Burial followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Bennettsville. The family received friends following the service at the cemetery.

William was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Johnnie S. McKay.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his parents and sister, mentioned above; paternal grandparents Benjy and Linda Rogers of Bennettsville; maternal grandmother, Mirella McKay of Darlington; uncles, Ben Rogers and Aunt Libby of Fayetteville; Stephen Rogers and Aunt Michelle of Bennettsville; Johnny A. McKay of Darlington; cousins, Benjamin, Thomas, and Rachel Rogers of Fayetteville; Zach and Nicholas Rogers of Bennettsville; Brooks, Caden, and Jake McKay of Darlington; and many beloved friends and teammates.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 627, Bennettsville, S.C. 29512, the Marlboro County High School Bulldog Baseball Program, c/o Coach Philip Blue, 8001 Scotch Meadows Drive, Laurinburg, N.C. 28352, or the Marlboro County Humane Society, P.O. Box 135, Bennettsville, S.C. 29512.

On-line condolences may be made at www.burroughscooperfh.com.

Burroughs & Cooper Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Eugene Bryant, Sr. age 67, died at his home on Friday, December 4, 2015. A visitation was held at Belk Funeral Home from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2015. A private burial will take place at a later date.

Born in Darlington on August 18, 1948, he was the son of the late Roy Bryant, Sr. and the late Ruth Lloyd Hughes. Mr. Bryant graduated from St. John’s High School in 1966. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Eugene worked as a millwright for Fluor-Daniels for over twenty years. When his health had allowed, Mr. Bryant always enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Bryant (James) Lyles of Charleston; his two sons Eugene (Brandi) Bryant, Jr., and Scott Bryant, all of Darlington; grandchildren: Riley Bryant, Chase Bryant, Haley Bryant, and Kelsey Bryant; his brother, Roger Bryant; three sisters: Vivien O’Neal, Pauline Smith, and Joyce Dickerson; and many nieces and nephews.

A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com.

Lawrence “Larry” James Purvis, age 65, died Saturday, December 5, 2015 in a local hospital. A memorial service was held at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Darlington at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2015, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family received friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall, and other times at the home, 106 Virginia Drive, Darlington.

Born in Darlington County on December 13, 1949, he was the son of the late Olin L. Purvis, Jr. and the late Elizabeth Dawkins Purvis. Larry graduated from Presbyterian College with a BS in Biology. He went on to teach and coach at James F. Byrnes Academy, work at Diamond Hill Plywood, Sonoco Products, and was currently employed at SCANA in Columbia. In addition to his employment, Larry enjoyed refereeing high school football, soccer, and basketball, as well as coaching recreational soccer for many years. Larry was an Eagle Scout, and an avid golfer and fan of the South Carolina Gamecocks. Larry was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, where he served as a lay reader, lay Eucharistic minister, usher, and an active member of the men’s club. Mr. Purvis was also a longtime member and past president of the Darlington Kiwanis Club.

Larry is survived by his wife, Nancy Price Purvis; two sons, Jamie (Nikki) Purvis of Murrells Inlet, and Jason Purvis of Mt. Pleasant; a brother, Olin L. “Chip” (Cecelia) Purvis, III of Garden City; a sister, Kathy (Doug) McMaster of Ridgeway; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 210 S. Main Street, Darlington, SC 29532.

A guestbook is available on www.belkfuneralhome.com.