Recent Obituaries
Curtis Truesdale Atkinson
Jul 27, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Curtis (Buddy) Truesdale Atkinson, age 91. Mr. Atkinson passed away July 27 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 at the Magnolia Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be following the service. Rev. Layne Rogerson...
Nancy Smith Cramer
Jul 27, 2025
Gilbert, SC
Mrs. Nancy Smith Cramer, 86, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 27th, 2025, while at Spring Oak Living of Lexington.
Nancy was born in Ithaca, NY, a daughter of the late Aubrey & Bertha Smith. She lived for many years in Interlaken, NY before moving to Hartsville, SC in 2006.
Surviving is her daughter, Bonnie Brophy...
James Cord Cranford
Jul 26, 2025
Hartsville, SC
With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce the passing of Mr. James Cord Cranford. Mr. Cranford passed away on Saturday afternoon, July 26th, 2025, at the age of 42, with his family by his side.
Born in Greensboro, NC, James was a s son of the late Ronnie, Sr. & Linda Hopkins Cranford. He loved to go...
Gail Holland Ray
Jul 26, 2025
Hartsville, SC
The family of Gail Holland Ray are saddened to announce the death of their beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Gail went home to be with The Lord on Saturday evening, July 26th, 2025, at the age of 81.
Gail was born March 18th, 1944, in Darlington County. She was blessed with many talents and known for...
Debra Ann Wright
Jul 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra A. Wright, age 68, of Hartsville, South Carolina, who passed away on July 24th, 2025 surrounded by her youngest son, Bartholomew Handwerker and her brother, Robert Wright.
Debby was born on December 1st, 1956 in New Jersey to Bartholomew and Alice Wright. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother...
Roger Dale Blackwell
Jul 24, 2025
Roger Dale Blackwell, age 70, of Florence, formerly of Hartsville, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family with his favorite dog in his lap on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at 124 Erwin Road Hartsville, SC. The family will receive friends at Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church from 1:30pm...
Amanda Nicole Watkins
Jul 23, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
We are saddened to announce the passing of Amanda Nicole Watkins, age 37. Amanda passed away July 23 at the McLeod Hospice House.
Amanda was born in Bishopville a daughter of Harvey Keith Watkins, Jr. and Linda Hall Watkins.
Surviving is her husband, Preston Dority, Hartsville; her parents (Named Above) of Patrick; three daughters, Aubrey Dority, Hartsville, Claudia Dority, Hartsville and...
Edgar (Eddie) Lee Johnson
Jul 21, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Edgar (Eddie) Lee Johnson age 68. Eddie passed away July 21, 2025 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday July 29 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. Family will receive friends following the service. Rev. Jerry Gainey will officiate.
Eddie was born...
Richard Wayne Lovelace
Jul 19, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Wayne Lovelace, age 69. Richard passed away July 19 while at the McLeod Hospice House with his loving wife by his side.
Richard was born in York, S.C. a son of the late Asa Dow (AD) and Arie McBee Lovelace. He worked at Kentco Heating and Air for...
Sheila Stokes Rotan
Jul 19, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Mrs. Sheila Stokes Rotan, 70, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 19th, 2025, while at home with her family.
Mrs. Rotan was born in Bishopville, a daughter of the late Gordan & Carolyn Hoffman Stokes. Sheila greatly enjoyed her work as a Cosmetologist with the Presbyterian Home of Florence and retired after many years of service. She...
Martha Ruth Prevatt Hutson
Jul 19, 2025
Myrtle Beach, SC
We remember the life of Mrs. Martha Ruth Prevatt Hutson, who passed away on Saturday morning, July 19, 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home, burial will be in Darlington Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held one hour...
Margie Gainey Wallace
Jul 17, 2025
Hartsville, SC
The family of Margie Gainey Wallace are saddened to announce the death of their beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Ms. Wallace went home to be with her Lord during the early morning hours of Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at the age of 89.
Margie was born January 9th, 1936. She was the daughter of Aston...
Ricky D-Arcy Davis
Jul 16, 2025
Ricky D’arcy Davis, born on September 7, 1954, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 70. Ricky lived a life marked by deep love and a generous spirit. Known for his warm smile and easy laugh, he brought light and kindness to every room he entered. He was a devoted son, brother and friend whose heart...
Hyman Beasley Lee
Jul 14, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Hyman Beasley Lee, born on August 30, 1941, in Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. His profound impact on those around him will be cherished by his family and friends who remember him as a dedicated husband, father, and beloved papa.
Hyman proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard Reserves, and later,...
Charles Hayden
Jul 14, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
Charles Hayden, aged 74, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Born and raised in Hartsville, South Carolina, Charles dedicated his life to hard work and finding joy in the everyday. Throughout his 3-year journey with cancer, he remained positive, witty, steadfast and active until his last few days here on earth.
He enjoyed many careers,...
Jonathan Walsh Lucas
Jul 11, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
Mr. Jonathan Walsh Lucas age 68 passed away July 11, while at the McLeod Hospital House.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt. Elon Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Jonathan was born in Manning, a son...
Carlton E Stevens
Jul 8, 2025
Bishopville, S.C.
Our hearts are sad as we announce the passing of our beloved family member Carlton Eugene Stevens at Carolina Regional Hospital July 8th.
Carlton was born in Bishopville, a son of the late Willie Ellis and Geneva Boykin Stevens. Carlton retired from the SC DOT and was an avid animal farmer and hunter. He served in the Army at Ft....
Ricky Lynn Coulter
Jul 5, 2025
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Ricky Lynn Coulter. Mr. Coulter, age 66, passed away July 5 while at Providence Hospital in Columbia after a battle with several medical issues.
Ricky is lovingly remembered by surviving family including Carol Myhand, his loving partner of many years; children Bobby (Dawn) Coulter of Lexington, SC, Jamie...
Wendy Johnson Smith
Jun 30, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Wendy Johnson Smith, age 63 passed away June 30 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Wendy was born in Hartsville a daughter of the late Sam Johnson and Doris Beasley Johnson. She retired from Wal Mart after 19 years of Service.
Surviving is her husband, Thomas Marion (Tommy) Smith, Hartsville; two sons, Justin Smith, Hartsville and...
Henry Franklin "Frank" Watkins, Sr.
Jun 29, 2025
Henry Franklin (Frank) Watkins, Sr., age 78, of Hartsville SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 while in comfort care at McLeod Hospice House.
Born on October 20, 1946, in Chesterfield County, Frank was the son of the late Thomas Clifton Watkins and the late Verlie E Curtis Watkins Jones. He was a very intelligent man, self-taught in Chemistry...
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