Darlington High South Carolina Alumni Obituaries

Joyce Ann Thomas Ervin was born August 29, 1954 in Jacksonville, Florida, a daughter of Willie Thomas, Sr. and Ophelia Smith Thomas. She was educated in the public schools of Darlington County, South Carolina and graduated from Butler High School in 1972.Joyce was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Churc...

With heartfelt sympathy MitchellJosey Funeral Home and members of the Shannon family announce the passing of Mr. Willard JJ Shannon of Darlington SC. Mr. Shannon transitioned Tuesday February 10 2026 in Lee County following an accident. The family will be receiving friends from 200 PM to 800 PM Satu...

With heartfelt sympathy MitchellJosey Funeral Home and members of the Nettles family announce the passing of Mrs. Dorothy Mae Penny Nettles of Darlington SC. Mrs. Nettles transitioned at McLeod Hospice House in Florence SC. The family will be receiving friends daily from 300 PM to 800 PM at the home...

With heartfelt sympathy MitchellJosey Funeral Home and members of the Jackson family announce the passing of Mr. James Edward Jackson Sr. of Darlington SC. Mr. Jackson transitioned Monday December 29 2025 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence SC after an illness. Public viewing will be from ...

Lurlean V ictoria Bess Mack was born on April 25, 1927, by a mid-wife in a large wooden house, in the rural area of Darlington County, South Carolina, at Lee’s Cross Road. She was 98 years young and on November 28, 2025, God decided that it was time for His daughter to come home. She was the daughte...

SHELBY JEAN CALDWELL, beloved mother to five children, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, leaving a void that her family cannot fill. Shelby was born November 12, 1951, in Darlington County, South Carolina, a daughter of Isaiah Phillips, Sr., and Martha Wilkins Phillips. She was one of thirt...

Pastor William Rogers, Sr. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” —II Corinthians 5:7Pastor William Rogers, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful servant of God, transitioned peacefully from this life to his heavenly home on November 5, 2025, surrounded by his l...

Frances McCollough Beasley was born on April 17, 1931, in Darlington County, South Carolina, to the late Sara Jane McCollough and Dixon McCollough. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Frank McCollough. Frances and her brother were raised on a farm, where they developed the strong values t...

With heartfelt sympathy MitchellJosey Funeral Home and members of the Fox family announce the transition of Mr. Odell Fox Sr. of Darlington SC. Mr. Fox passed on Monday January 5 2025 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence SC. The family will be receiving friends Thursday January 8 2025 from 300 PM to ...

With heartfelt sympathy MitchellJosey Funeral Home and members of the Dewitt family announce the passing of Mr. Asberry Dewitt of Darlington SC. Mr. Dewitt transitioned Monday January 5 2025 at his residence. Public viewing will be held 1200 PM to 400 PM Friday January 16 2026 at MitchellJosey Funer...

Willie Mae Goodwin was born on June 27 1960. God called her home on October 12 2025. Willie Mae graduated from Mayo High School and Denmark Technical College with an Associates Degree in Human Services and Voorhees College with a Bachelors in Sociology. Willie Mae was married to the late Rev. Johnni...

Mr. Richard Edward Rogers was called to his eternal rest on December 24, 2025.Richard Edward Rogers was born November 4, 1949 in Darlington County to the late Mary Lee Rogers Wiggins. He was also lovingly raised by his late grandparents, Isadore and Lucy Lee Rogers.Richard Edward graduated from...

Mae Verna Bruce Ceasar, affectionately known as “Munchie” was born May 13, 1951 in Hartsville, South Carolina, a daughter of LeVerne Bruce and Hattie Wright Bruce. She was educated in the public schools of Darlington County and graduated from Butler High in 1970.Mae was first a member of Mt. Calvary...

We gather in loving remembrance of Joseph Bright III, affectionately known as “Buddy,” a man of quiet nobility, gentle humor, and steady faith. Born on January 31, 1950, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to the late Joseph Bright Jr. and Fannie Mae Virgil Bright, Buddy was shaped early by strong family...