Recent Obituaries
Jimmy Gainey
Nov 6, 2025
Patrick, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mr. Jimmy Gainey. Jimmy passed away Nov. 6, while at Morrell Nursing Center.
Funeral services will be held Saturday November 8 at 3:00 pm at Brown Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Donnie Faulkenbury will officiate. Burial will be in the Brown Springs Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home....
Margie Atkinson Berry
Nov 2, 2025
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Margie Atkinson Berry. Margie passed away Sunday evening, November 2nd, 2025, while at home with her family. She was 78 years old.
Mrs. Berry was born in Hartsville, a daughter of the late John & Elise Howle Atkinson. Margie loved gardening; picking butterbeans was...
Gilbert Howard Horton
Oct 31, 2025
McBee, S.C.
Gilbert H. Horton, 83, of McBee, S.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 31, 2025.
Gilbert was the son of Dan and Flora Horton of McBee, SC. He attended Angelus School for his elementary years and later graduated from McBee High School. As a youth, Gilbert worked at Mr. Grady’s grocery store in McBee. He then went on...
Earnest McArthur Setzer
Oct 31, 2025
Darlington, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Earnest McArthur Setzer, Sr. age 75. Mr. Setzer passed away at his residence on October 31, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Earnest was born in Johnson City, TN a son of the late Loyd Tast Setzer and Rosie Lee Rose Setzer. He was a retired Auto...
Rev. James Liston McDougald
Oct 31, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rev. James Liston McDougald, age 95. Rev. McDougald went to his Heavenly Home on October 31 while at his residence with his loving family by his side.
A Celebration of Life for Rev. McDougald will be held Monday at 11:00 at Norton Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Barbara Segars will...
Jason Christopher Beasley
Oct 31, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Jason Christopher Beasley, age 53. Jason went to his Heavenly Home while at his residence on October 31, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
A Celebration of Life for Jason will be held Monday at 3:00pm at the Kelleytown Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Michael Madaris, Rev....
Lloyd Danuiel Hilton, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
McBee, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Lloyd Danuiel Hilton, Jr. Lloyd went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday evening, October 28th, 2025, at the age of 54.
Mr. Hilton was born in Cocoa, FL, a son of the late Lloyd, Sr. & Joan Horton Hilton. He was an avid...
Agnes Avery Lyles
Oct 28, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for Agnes Avery Lyles, 72, will be held Thursday, October 30, at 4:00 at Norton Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dr. Michael Madaris will officiate. The family will receive friends an hour prior to service.
Mrs. Lyles, passed away peacefully with her family and furry friends by her side, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born in York County, South...
Ernest Brantley Blackwell
Oct 24, 2025
McBee, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Ernest Brantley Blackwell, age 81. Mr. Blackwell passed away October 24, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will...
Gregory Michael Sova
Oct 22, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Mr. Gregory Michael Sova age 61. Mr. Sova passed away October 22, 2025 while at McLeod RMC.
Mr. Sova was born in Saratoga, New York, April 8, 1964, the son of Joyce Sprague Sova and the late Leon Sova.
Mr. Sova had a Masters Degree in education, was a wrestling...
Brenda Catoe Knight
Oct 22, 2025
Bethune, SC
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Brenda Catoe Knight.
Mrs. Knight age 83 passed away on October 22, 2025.
Funeral services will be held 3:30pm on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Bethel Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Brannon Cemetery in Bethune. A visitation of remembrance will be 3:00-5:00pm on Saturday at Norton Funeral Home.
Sweetie....
Manton Robinson Nobles
Oct 21, 2025
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Manton Robinson Nobles, age 93. Mrs. Nobles went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 21, while at Carolina Pine RMC in Hartsville.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held Monday October 27 at 2:00 at the Cousar Memorial Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Franklin...
Sylvia Berry
Oct 17, 2025
Norton Funeral Home of Hartsville are handling the arrangements for the Berry family.
Sylvia Brown Berry, born on June 2, 1933, in Camden, SC, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She will be fondly remembered for her remarkable talent in making custom drapery, a craft that showcased not only her artistic skills...
Marilyn Francis Andrews
Oct 14, 2025
Marilyn Francis Andrews, a resident of Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born in Lamar on February 4, 1937, Marilyn was extremely fond of fishing and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Carol Ray Andrews.
A beloved mother and grandmother, Marilyn is...
Eugenia Ann "Blondie" Howard Barnhill Brand
Oct 13, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Eugenia Ann “Blondie” Howard Barnhill Brand, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, who peacefully entered her eternal home on October 13, 2025 while holding the hand of her son, “little Stan”.
Ann was born in Hartsville, SC on August 14, 1943 to the late Lonnie...
Judy Vanhaitsma
Oct 13, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Ms. Judy Vanhaitsma, 81, passed away on Monday evening, October 13th, 2025, while at Morrell Nursing Center.
Judy was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a daughter of the late Martin, Jr. & Arvilla Plumb Vanstee.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, April and Rondey Vandonkelaar.
In keeping with her request, no services...
Robert Ansel Dudley, Jr.
Oct 9, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Mr. Robert Ansel “Bobby” Dudley, Jr., 82, passed away on Thursday afternoon, October 9th, 2025, while with his family at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Dudley was born in Hartsville, a son of the late Robert Ansel, Sr. & Mary Hopkins Dudley. Bobby was a true outdoorsman; hunting and fishing were 2 of his favorite...
William Fred Lloyd, Sr.
Oct 9, 2025
William Fred Lloyd, Sr.
It is with saddened hearts the family of Mr. William “Fred” Lloyd, Sr., 86, announce his passing. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 9, 2025 while at McLeod Hospice House.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 at Elim Methodist Church, Oates Community, Lamar, SC. Rev. Andy Williams, Rev....
Betty Howell Parrott Rhodes
Oct 8, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
Betty Howell Parrott Rhodes, a devoted wife, loving mother, adored grandmother, and cherished friend, crossed over to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of October 8, 2025 at home, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and steadfast strength.
Betty was a woman of conviction — strong in her beliefs and unafraid to stand...
Frank L. Wolff
Oct 5, 2025
We are honored to share Mr. Wolff's obituary for local family and friends. Arrangements will be handled by Carolina Funeral Home and Gardens in Charleston, SC.
Mr. Frank L. Wolff of Bishopville, SC, (previously from North Charleston, SC) passed away Sunday evening, October 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Elsie...

