Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Chip Sanders

Chip Sanders

Jan 22, 2026

Hartsville, SC      We regretfully announce to you the passing of Mr. Joe Maxwell "Chip" Sanders, III.  Chip passed away on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, while at MUSC - Florence Medical Center.

     The care of Mr. Sanders has been entrusted to Norton Funeral Home & Crematory, who will announce his service arrangements. 

Woodrow D. Hankins

Woodrow D. Hankins

Jan 21, 2026

Lamar, SC

     With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce the passing of Mr. Woodrow Douglas "Woody" Hankins.  Woody passed away on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at the age of 56.

     The care of Mr. Hankins has been entrusted to Norton Funeral Home & Crematory, who will announce his service arrangements in the days to come.

Marie Dennis Howle

Marie Dennis Howle

Jan 20, 2026

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Marie Dennis Howle age 75. Mrs. Howle passed away January 20, 2026 while at Morrell Nursing Center.

The family will be accepting visitors Friday January 23rd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the residence of Samantha Rush, 311 West Old Camden Road, Hartsville, S.C. Marie was born in Darlington...

Almena Gainey Galloway

Almena Gainey Galloway

Jan 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Almena Gainey Galloway age 90. Mrs. Galloway passed away January 20, 2026, while at Waterstone on Augusta Assisted Living in Greenville, S.C. 

Funeral services for Mena Galloway, 90 will be held on Friday, January 30 at 2 pm at the Norton Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Todd Davis of St....

Walter Ryan Earle

Walter Ryan Earle

Jan 16, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     On the evening of Friday, January 16th, 2026, Jesus called Walter Ryan “Walt” Earle into His loving arms.

     Walt was born on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, to his loving parents, Zach & Tori Earle. Although his time on earth was short, his sweet memory will never be forgotten.

     Surviving are his parents; brother, Benson Earle;...

Linda Gayle Newsom

Linda Gayle Newsom

Jan 15, 2026

Bishopville, SC

     With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce to you the passing of Mrs. Linda Gayle Newsom. Gayle went home to be with The Lord and rejoin family in Heaven on Thursday evening, January 15th, 2026, while surrounded by her family at Carolina Pines RMC. She was 82 years old.

     A native and lifelong resident of Lee County,...

Mary Sue Warren

Mary Sue Warren

Jan 15, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Mary Sue Warren. Sue went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, January 15th, 2026, while at home, surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old.

     Sue was born January 24, 1948 in Hartsville, SC to the late Harvey Lee...

Robert Weston Logan

Robert Weston Logan

Jan 13, 2026

Ashwood, SC

Funeral services for Mr. Robert “Weston” Logan age 92 will be held 2:00pm Friday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home in Bishopville. Mr. Dwain Watson will officiate, with burial in the Piedmont Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.

Mr. Logan was born near Alcolu, SC in Clarendon County. He was preceded in death by...

Adonia Outlaw McClain

Adonia Outlaw McClain

Jan 10, 2026

Cassatt, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Adonia Outlaw McClain.

Mrs. McClain age 83 passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 while at MUSC Health in Camden, SC.

Mrs. McClain was born in Bishipville, SC the daughter of the late Irby and Sallie Pate Outlaw.  She was a member of Lucknow Baptist Church.  She was employed with...

Elsie Joyce Grantham

Elsie Joyce Grantham

Jan 10, 2026

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Elsie Joyce Grantham, age 88. Ms. Grantham passed away January 10 while at Morrell Nursing Center.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 14 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Ruby Wesley will officiate. Burial will be in the McBee Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour...

Tom A. Carpenter

Tom A. Carpenter

Jan 8, 2026

Updated service information: Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 on Tuesday, from Norton Funeral Home, a graveside service will be held following the visitation at Florence Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Tom A. Carpenter, born on September 3, 1930, peacefully passed away at his residence on January 8, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was a devoted husband to Milladeen Parker Carpenter,...

Bonnie McCoy McDowell

Bonnie McCoy McDowell

Jan 6, 2026

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Bonnie McCoy McDowell age 78 who passed away January 6, 2026, while at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia.

Bonnie was born in Bishopville a daughter of the late George and Ella Mae Huggins Gladden

Funeral services will be held Sunday January 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm at the Union...

William Michael McMonigle

William Michael McMonigle

Jan 5, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mr. William Michael McMonigle, age 63. Mr. McMonigle passed away January 5, 2026 while at his residence with his loving wife by his side.

Surviving is his wife, Bertha Cahill McMonigle of Hartsville, S.C.

No services are planned at this time.

Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the...

Leola Rhodes Sims

Leola Rhodes Sims

Jan 5, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Leola Rhodes Sims age 93 went to her Heavenly Home on January 5, 2026 while at the Legacy of Hartsville.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Jonathan Bradshaw and Rev. John Hamilton will officiate. Burial will be in the Darlington Memory Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Eldridge McLeod (Pete) Jordan

Eldridge McLeod (Pete) Jordan

Jan 4, 2026

Hartsville, SC 

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Eldridge McLeod "Pete" Jordan. Mr. Jordan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, at the age of 83 while at his home with his family by his side in Hartsville, S.C.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:00 at the...

Theresa F. Barefoot

Theresa F. Barefoot

Jan 2, 2026

          Ms. Theresa F. Barefoot, 69, of Hartsville, passed away Friday morning, January 2nd, 2026, while at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.

     Ms. Barefoot was born in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late James & Janie Davis Barefoot. Theresa previously worked in retail, but her later years were mainly spent doing what she loved, being...

Rebecca G. Hentz

Rebecca G. Hentz

Jan 1, 2026

          Mrs. Rebecca G. Hentz, 75, of Bishopville, passed away Thursday morning, January 1st, 2026, while at the McLeod Hospice House.

     A native of Greer, SC, Mrs. Hentz was a daughter of the late Jim & Marion Hudson Green. Rebecca will be remembered as a lady who loved her grandchildren and supported the Clemson Tigers!

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Peggy Dennis Lloyd

Peggy Dennis Lloyd

Dec 31, 2025

It is with saddened hearts the family of Mrs. Peggy Dennis Lloyd, 86, announce her passing. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2025 while at McLeod Hospice House. Funeral service will be held January 3, 2026 at 12:00 noon at the Elim Methodist Church, Oates Community, Lamar, SC. Rev. Andy Williams, Rev. Edward Herlong,...

Mary Sue (Moody) Northam

Mary Sue (Moody) Northam

Dec 30, 2025

We are honored to post this obituary as a Courtesy to the Northam family and friends. Burroughs Funeral Home in Bennettsville, SC are handling the arrangements.

Hartsville, SC

Myra Sue Moody Northam, age 83 of Hartsville, formerly of Bennettsville, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House. At the time of her passing, Sue was holding the hand of her...

Alva West Holland

Alva West Holland

Dec 28, 2025

Hartsville, SC 

     Alva West Holland, 92, known as “Al,” passed away December 28th, 2025, at Morrell Nursing Center in Hartsville, SC.

     Al was born in Camden, SC, the first of two children born to Rosa Bramlett Holland and Henry Hagood Holland. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Emily Holland Laney, wife, Janice Newsome Holland, and...