Belk Funeral Home

03/23/2026

Christian Wells Stratton

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon.

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03/23/2026

03/22/2026

Ray Bailey

Donald Ray Bailey, 89, of Darlington, SC, passed away peacefully at his home on March 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 from 2:00 to 3:00pm at First Original Free Will Baptist Church with a funeral service to follow at 3:00pm. With burial to follow in Grove Hill Cemetery.

Born on February 12, 1937, in Darlington, SC, he was the son of the late Chalmers and Alma Bailey. He was a faithful member of First Original Free Will Baptist Church of Darlington, where he served as both a Trustee and Head Usher. A devoted Christian, he loved the Lord deeply and cherished his family above all. Known for his strong work ethic, he spent many years working at the Darlington Veneer Mill until his retirement. Even after retiring, he remained active and enjoyed helping out at The Traces Golf Club.

He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 66 years, Ruby Windham Bailey of Darlington; his daughters, Karen Bailey Jordan (Mike) of Darlington, Sandra Bailey Goodson of Florence, SC, and Joan Bailey Hendrix (Jeff) of Darlington.

He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren: Barrett Bailey Goodson (Morgan) of Florence, SC; Bailey Goodson Jones (William) of Kailua, Hawaii; Alexandria Pierce Goodson of Charlotte, NC; Ashley Buffington Goodson of Fayetteville, GA; Michael Patrick Jordan, Jr. of Darlington; Madison Marie Hendrix; and Riley Pierce Hendrix of Darlington. Additionally, he leaves behind his great-grandchildren, Zayne Alexander Goodson of Florence, SC, and Ruby Lynn Dove of Darlington, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved grandson, Thomas “Tyler” Pierce Goodson Jr.; his brothers, Chalmers McIver Bailey and Robert Charles Bailey; and his sister, Mary Bailey Hyman. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in his honor to the church: First Original Free Will Baptist c/o PO Box 441, Darlington, SC 29540.

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03/20/2026

Grieving as a family can be difficult, especially if you are all grieving at different rates and depths. But having a funeral service can help you each take necessary steps toward healing and grow closer together in the process. Click the link to learn more about healing as a family after loss.

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03/20/2026

Today is the first day of spring! While the winter has its own beauty, there's nothing like the cool days of spring as the flowers bloom and the grass turns green again. What are you looking forward to seeing again now that spring is here?

03/17/2026

Did you know that green has been worn on St. Patrick's Day since the 1680s? So, today, join in the tradition and pull out your green favorites!

03/16/2026

Anne Wells Baldwin

Anne Wells Baldwin, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the age of 86. A visitation will be held for her Tuesday, March 17th at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Her funeral service will take place Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 at Trinity Methodist Church of Darlington at 3:00pm, with burial to follow in Grove Hill Cemetery.

Anne was born on September 2, 1939, in Florence, South Carolina to Emmett G. Wells and Hazel Hewitt Boone. She met and married the love of her life Billy Baldwin and shared 66 years together. Anne was a cherished resident of Darlington, South Carolina, where she dedicated her life to the field of education as a Guidance Counselor for over 30 years. Anne loved her family and helping others. In retirement she took up an interest in photography and art. She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church.

Anne is survived by her devoted husband, Billy Baldwin; her loving daughter, Stephanie Baldwin of Charlotte; her son, Randy (Sheri) Baldwin of Murrells Inlet; and her treasured grandchildren: Chief Warrant Officer Wells (Melony) Baldwin, of Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, Lauren (Hunter) Uredenburg of Pensacola, Florida, and great-grandchildren Brooks, Rowan, and Raegan Baldwin. She will be profoundly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents is her son Billy "Val" Baldwin, Jr.,

Memorials may be made in her honor to: Trinity Methodist Church, PO Box 16, Darlington, SC 29540.

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03/13/2026

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03/12/2026

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