Week of May 4, 2016

Mrs. Ada Lee Wilkes Blackmon passed away after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. A graveside service was held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Grove Hill Cemetery in Darlington, South Carolina. The family received friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Belk Funeral home in Darlington.

Born November 25, 1944 in Scotland County, North Carolina, Ada – or “Ada Lee” to those who knew her as a child- was the daughter of the late Deery Marlin Wilkes, Sr. and Ethel Lee Wilkes. Raised in McColl, South Carolina, Mrs.
Blackmon was a proud graduate of McColl High School and King’s College in Charlotte, North Carolina. After graduating from college, she moved to Darlington where she met her husband of forty-eight years, Heyward Nelson Blackmon, Sr.
Mrs. Blackmon worked for Wilson Senior Care and its predecessors for over forty years. Known for her dedication and hard work, Mrs. Blackmon often went above and beyond to help the residents that had little money and no family have the funerals that they deserved. She would work with the local funeral homes to insure they would leave this world with the dignity that everyone deserves.

Mrs. Blackmon enjoyed spending time with her family and every Sunday afternoon she could be found seated at her dining table laden with steaming, homemade dishes humbly serving her husband and children. Known for her fabulous macaroni and cheese, she would often claim that she really did not know how to cook; that claim was debunked each Sunday by the cleaned plates and satisfied smiles around the table.

Each summer since she was a child, Mrs. Blackmon enjoyed spending time at White Lake, North Carolina. It was a tradition that she maintained until her health no longer allowed.

Mrs. Blackmon was predeceased by her parents, as well as her brothers, Keith B. Wilkes of Prosperity, South Carolina, and Deery M. Wilkes, Jr. of McColl.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband Heyward; and her two sons, Heyward Nelson Blackmon, Jr. and his wife GeorgeAnne of Darlington, and Harry Arthur (Art) Blackmon, II ,also of Darlington. Mrs. Blackmon is survived by one granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Louise Blackmon, of whom she was most proud.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Darlington, PO Box 297 Darlington, S.C. 28540 or to Darlington Presbyterian Church 311 Pearl Street, Darlington, S.C. 29532.

On-line condolences and memories can be shared at www.belkfuneralhome.com.

Annie M. Davis Joye, age 90 passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016. Funeral services were held Monday, May 2nd at 4:00 p.m. in the Lamar chapel at Belk Funeral Home, followed by burial at Lamar Cemetery.

Born May 3, 1925, Annie was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Alma Melton Davis. She worked for Marlow Manufacturing in Lamar, and was a faithful member of Lamar United Methodist Church the Fellowship Sunday School class.
Surviving are her daughters, Brenda (Tommy) Harrison, and Jean (Ray) Larymore, both of Darlington; her son, James (Janet) McCaskill of Indiana; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; two half-sisters, Marlene Cooke of Darlington, Margie Nell Hill of Florence; and her brother, Marshall Cleve (Linda) Davis of Darlington.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Joye.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service Monday at Belk Funeral Home Lamar chapel.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of McLeod Hospice for their care for Mrs. Joye.

Memorials may be made to the Lamar United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 2 Lamar, S.C. 29069; or to McLeod Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 100551 Florence, S.C. 29502-0551.

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

Frances King Boan, 90, of Darlington died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the McLeod Hospice House
in Florence.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home. Burial followed at Darlington Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Boan was born in Darlington, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Henry E. King and Nora Lee King. Mrs. Boan loved the Church of God of Prophecy in Darlington where she was a faithful member for 78 years. She retired from Nytronics in Darlington in 1985, and from G.E. in 1996. Mrs. Boan loved spending time with her family, and will missed dearly.

Surviving are her son, Henry Richard Boan of Darlington; her sisters, Jeanette Davis, Miriam (Everett) Spell, and Eunice Weatherford all of Darlington; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other close family and friends.

Mrs. Boan was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Boan; her sister, Doris Truett; and by her brother, Ellis King.

Memorials may be made to the McLeod Hospice House, 1203 E. Cheves Street, Florence, S.C. 29506.

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