Recent Obituaries
Dorothy Ann Ashton
Nov 25, 2025
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Dorothy Ann Ashton.
Mrs. Ashton age 81 passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.
Visitation of remembrance will be held on 3:00-5:00pm on Thursday at Norton Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ashton enjoyed yard work and loved shopping for Antiques. She loved spending time with family and...
Julie Woodham Huggins
Dec 7, 2025
Patrick, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Julie Carol Woodham Huggins, age 70. Mrs. Huggins passed away at her residence on December 7, 2025 while at her residence with her loving family by her side.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at the graveside at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery on Saturday December...
Emmie Miriam Fields
Dec 2, 2025
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Ms. Emmie Miriam Fields age 84. Ms. Fields passed away December 2, 2025, while at McCoy Nursing Center.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday December 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville. Rev. Paul Priest will officiate. A visitation...
Angela Gandy Harpe
Nov 28, 2025
As a courtesy to local family and friends we are honored to share her obituary. Miller - Rivers - Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield are handling her services.
Mrs. Angela Gandy Harpe, age 67, of Florence, South Carolina, peacefully departed this life on November 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held on...
Gloria Parker Trader
Nov 26, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Gloria Parker Trader, age 91, went to her Heavenly Home on November 26, 2025, while at Carolina Pines RMC.
Mrs. Trader was born in Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of the late James Theodore Parker and Dolly Rivers Parker. She was a faithful member of the Hartsville Church of God where she served as the Pianist for 50 plus years....
Kathleen Winburn
Nov 25, 2025
Hartsville, SC
On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, Mildred Kathleen “Kat” Vining Winburn, went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 98.
Mrs. Winburn was born in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Walter & Mattie Blume Vining. A woman of faith, Kat spent her life studying God’s...
Robert Neil Francis
Nov 22, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Mr. Robert Neil Francis, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday afternoon, November 22nd, 2025.
Born in Bethune, Mr. Francis was a son of the late Wella Carson & Lou Doris Watkins Francis. Neil retired from Sonoco Products Company after 35 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and was one of...
Glenda Stanley McTeer
Nov 22, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Glenda Stanley McTeer. Mrs. McTeer, age 83 went to her Heavenly Home on November 22, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Glenda was the wife of the late Thomas Ficken McTeer.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
Norton Funeral Home...
John Alan Welch
Nov 21, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of John Alan Welch age 71. Mr. Welch went to his Heavenly Home on November 21 while at McLeod RMC with his loving family by his side.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 pm at the Spring Branch Baptist Church. Rev. Buddy Amerson and Rev. Richard Clark will...
Carolyn Estelle Roscoe Oliver
Nov 17, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Carolyn was born in Hartsville, South Carolina to J.V. Roscoe and Doris Blackmon Roscoe. She grew up in Hartsville with her sister and best friend, Ann (Roscoe) Breckenridge. She attended Hartsville High School, where she played basketball and made lifelong friends like Judy Knight and Betty Jo Huggins Turner.
After completing training at Florence-Darlington Technical College,...
Jeffery Hedgepeth
Nov 15, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
Jeffery Hedgepeth, age 64 passed away November 15, 2025 at his residence.
Jeffery was born in Hartsville a son of the late William Myers Hedgebeth and Elaine Seavy Hedgepeth.
No services are planned at this time.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Hedgepeth family.
Sallie Tyner Byrd
Nov 15, 2025
Patrick, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Sallie Gertrude Tyner Byrd. Mrs. Byrd age 75 went to her heavenly home on November 15 while at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday November 19 at 11:00 am at Norton Funeral Home Chapel in Hartsville. Burial will...
Ronald (Ron) Gene Skipper
Nov 14, 2025
Hartsville, SC
With hearts full of gratitude and praise, we celebrate the life of Ronald (Ron) Gene Skipper, a faithful servant of God who peacefully entered his eternal home on November 14, 2025.
His services will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Norton Funeral Home Chapel in Hartsville, SC conducted by Dr. Richard (Rich) Wilson with full First Responder’s rights...
Nancy Jean Agee DeVore
Nov 13, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Nancy Jean Agee DeVore, age 78, died peacefully at her home in Hartsville, South Carolina on November 13, 2025. She was born February 2, 1947, and raised in Chattanooga, TN where she graduated from Chattanooga High School. She attended Middle TN State University, receiving a certificate in General Management from the American Management Association. She received her designation as...
Carolyn L. Vandegrift
Nov 11, 2025
Carolyn L. Vandegrift passed away on November 11, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 24, 1949, Carolyn's life was marked by her deep love for her family, passionate hobbies, and unforgettable memories.
A devoted mother, Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Forbes (Jerry Sloop), Lisa Gainey (Ron Atkinson), and Teresa Huggins (Dane), all residing...
Betty Whittle Watson
Nov 11, 2025
Mrs. Betty W. Watson age 80 went to her heavenly home in the early AM of November 11, 2025 at The English Meadows with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Mr. Kenneth “Gene” Watson, two daughters; Melissa Norton of Hartsville, SC; Karen Watson (Jason Wofford) of Florence, SC; and Grand...
Dennis William Harker
Nov 9, 2025
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Dennis William Harker. Mr. Harker passed away Sunday morning, November 9th, 2025, while with his family at English Meadows. He was 78 years old.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Dennis was a son of the late Marion Harker & Betty Hill Smalley. He loved...
Alvin James Tyner
Nov 6, 2025
Alvin James Tyner, born on October 17, 1953, in Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at The Palms of Florence Nursing Home. He was a dedicated member of his community and will be remembered for his strong work ethic and deep faith.
Throughout his career, Alvin contributed to the construction industry, where he built a reputation for...
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...
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