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Corine Beasley Rollins

Corine Beasley Rollins

Apr 13, 2024

Bishopville, SCIn loving memory of Corine Beasley Rollins, age 88, who passed away on April 13, 2024, at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC. Corine was born on June 29, 1935, the daughter of the late Burch Lee and Connie Rogers BeasleyCorine dedicated her life to caring for others, especially during her time as a daycare worker where she treated the children...

Archie Lavelle Amerson

Archie Lavelle Amerson

Apr 12, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.Archie Lavelle Amerson, age 86 went to his Heavenly Home on April 12 at his residence with his loving family by his side.Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 at the Pine Ridge Holiness Church. Rev. Phillip Jones and Rev. Marvin Griggs will officiate. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will...

Gloria Jean Tyner

Gloria Jean Tyner

Apr 11, 2024

Gloria Jean Drew Tyner age 79 went to her Heavenly Home on April 11 while at the McLeod Hospice House with her loving family by her side.Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 at the Edwards Chapel Baptist Church. Rev. John Griggs will officiate. Burial will be in the Edwards Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home....

Glenda Hartsell Kissiah

Glenda Hartsell Kissiah

Apr 9, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Glenda Hartsell Kissiah age 74 on April 9 while at Morrell Nursing Center.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 4:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Buddy Amerson will officiate. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery at a later date, which will be posted. Visitation...

Gloria Jean Watford

Gloria Jean Watford

Apr 9, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Gloria Mixon Watford age 71 on April 9 at her residence.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday April 12 at 1:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Mixon will officiate. Visitation will be following the service.

Mrs. Watford was born in Hartsville, a daughter of the...

Jesus Hernandez Diaz

Jesus Hernandez Diaz

Apr 2, 2024

Mayesville, SC

     Mr. Jesus Hernandez “Chucho” Diaz, 24, passed away Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024.

     Mr. Diaz was born in Florence, SC and raised off St. Charles Road in the Mayesville area of Lee County.   He was a son of Luis Diaz Jimenez & Nieves Hernandez Osorio.   Mr. Diaz attended Lower Lee Elementary, Lee Central Middle and...

Kevin Michael Schaefer

Kevin Michael Schaefer

Apr 1, 2024

McBee, SCIt is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kevin Michael Schaefer.Kevin age 33 passed away at his residence on April 1, 2024.  He was born in Columbia the son of Calvin Schaefer and the late Windy Smothers McLendon.  Kevin was a comical, fun loving guy who loved to joke around.  He loved animals, particularly dogs, he enjoyed...

Carey Matthew Johnson

Carey Matthew Johnson

Mar 31, 2024

Hartsville, SC Matt Johnson, known to many as the "Carolina Skipper," passed away on March 31, 2024, in his hometown of Hartsville, SC. He was born on August 22, 1958. Matt's presence touched the lives of many, and his memory will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved him.In his lifetime, Matt had a deep passion for boating and...

Rose Marie Tyner Moore

Rose Marie Tyner Moore

Mar 31, 2024

Hartsville, SC 

     Mrs. Rose Marie “Blossom” Tyner Moore, 61, passed away during the early morning hours of Sunday, March 31st, 2024.

     A native and lifelong resident of Hartsville, Mrs. Moore was a daughter of the late Sid Lee & Betty Jean Smith Tyner.  Blossom worked in the healthcare industry for many years as a Respiratory Therapist.  She was...

Brenda Howard Watford

Brenda Howard Watford

Mar 20, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.Brenda Gail Howard Watford, age 62, passed away March 20, 2024 at her residence in Hartsville. A Memorial service will be held March 30 at 11:00 am at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home in Sumter. Margaret Dancy will officiate.Brenda was born in Hartsville a daughter of the late Olin J. Howard, Sr. and Elizabeth Dixon Howard. She worked with the...

Ellen Louise Pritchard

Ellen Louise Pritchard

Mar 19, 2024

McBee, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that the family of Ellen Louise Pritchard announce her passing. Mrs. Pritchard went to be with her Lord at 4:59 am on March 19, 2024.

Rev. John Griggs, Rev. Tom McCrea and Rev. Brad Griese will officiate the funeral service which will be held in the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home on Friday at 12:00...

Elaine Kelley Reaves

Elaine Kelley Reaves

Mar 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine Kelley Reaves announce her passing.  Ms. Reaves went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2024.  Elaine was born in Hartsville, SC a daughter of Dorothy Griggs Linton and the late Jim Frank Kelley Sr., one of eight children.Left to cherish her memory is her only son, Rodney...

Sandra "Sandy" Truesdale Williams

Sandra "Sandy" Truesdale Williams

Mar 13, 2024

Sandra Hazel Truesdale Williams, 82, of Hartsville, SC, passed away on March 13, 2024. 

Sandy was born on April 7, 1941 to Paul Hazel Truesdale and Evelyn Owens Truesdale in Westville SC. After Sandy graduated from Baron DeKalb High School in 1959 she went on to study nursing at the South Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and became an RN....

Ricky Caddell

Ricky Caddell

Mar 11, 2024

McBee, SCIt is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mr. Ricky Caddell. He was born in Hartsville a son of the late Johnny and Mary Atkinson Caddell.Graveside services will be held Thursday at 2:00 at the Pine Ridge Holiness Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Charlie Short will officiate.Surviving are several nieces and nephews and cousins....

Nicholas Fera

Nicholas Fera

Mar 10, 2024

Bishopville, S.C. Mr. Nicholas Fera age 73, passed away March 10 while at Carolina Pines RMC in Hartsville. Nicholas was born in Bronx, N.Y. a son of the late Nicholas P. Fera and Violet Pinto Fera. He was a mechanic on heavy equipment. Surviving are his children, Justin Fera, Eric (Carla Salinas) Fera, Shaun (Christopher Forrest) Fera, Meghan (Jared) Fera-Maher; grandchildren, Taylor...

Patricia Ann Spivey

Patricia Ann Spivey

Mar 10, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Patricia Ann Spivey. Mrs. Spivey age 85 passed away March 10 while at Morrell Nursing Center.Mrs. Spivey was born in East Saint Louis, IL a daughter of the late Ralph Haiselup and Benita Clark Haiselup Weckman. She was a caregiver and spent a lot of her life...

Michael Dedrick "Mike" Catoe

Michael Dedrick "Mike" Catoe

Mar 6, 2024

McBee, SC

     Mr. Michael Dedrick Catoe, affectionally known as “Mike,” passed away Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at the age of 55.

     Mr. Catoe was born in Florence, a son of Alice Catoe and the late, James Rudolph Catoe.  He began his lifelong specialized welding career after completing Flour Daniels Welding School and continued to gain numerous certifications and...

Carolyn Norwood Winburn

Carolyn Norwood Winburn

Mar 4, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.Mrs. Carolyn Norwood Winburn age 87, wife of Mr. Cecil Ray Winburn, went to her Heavenly Home on March 4 while at the McLeod Hospice House.A graveside service will be held Friday March 8 at 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. George Atkins, Jr. will officiate.Mrs. Winburn was born in...

Bobbie Hagler Mozingo

Bobbie Hagler Mozingo

Mar 3, 2024

Lamar, SCMrs. Bobbie Hagler Mozingo, a beloved member of the community, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 8th, 1939, Bobbie led a fulfilling life dedicated to serving others and leaving a positive impact on those around her.Throughout her career, Bobbie's passion for nurturing young minds shone brightly as she served as a Daycare owner...

Laurie Harry Robinson

Laurie Harry Robinson

Mar 3, 2024

Mr. Laurie Harry Robinson went to his Heavenly Home on March 3 at his residence with his loving family by his side.A Visitation will be held Monday March 4 at Norton Funeral Home from 5-7 pm. A funeral service will be held in Slippery Rock, PA and the date and time will be posted by Norton Funeral Home.Mr. Robinson was...

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