Recent Obituaries
Robert Darrell Weatherford
Jun 2, 2024
Hartsville, S.C.We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert Darrell Weatherford. Mr. Weatherford age 81 passed away June 2 at his residence.Robert was born in Hartsville a son of the late Robert P. Weatherford and Ethel O'Neal Weatherford. Mr. Weatherford had worked at several employments, but his last was with Chick A Ray Poultry.Surviving is one son, John D....
Kathleen Ann Hopkins
Jun 1, 2024
We are honored to publish Mrs. Hopkins obituary for local family and friends.
Kathleen Ann Berry Hopkins, 71, died on Saturday, June 1, 2024, after an extended illness. Born in Sidney, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Anthon and Dorothy Berry. A private burial service will be held at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Visitation will be held at...
Margaret Elizabeth Cox Freeman
May 30, 2024
It is with great sadness that the Freeman family announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth Cox Freeman.
Mrs. Freeman, 60, of Bluffton, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 30th, 2024, at her home in Bluffton with family and friends at her side.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 on Monday...
Gerald Elliott Brock
May 26, 2024
Hartsville, S.C.
Gerald Elliott Brock age 70 went to his Heavenly Home at his residence with his loving family by his side on May 26, 2024. Gerald was born in Chesterfield ,a son of Olivia Teal Brock and the late Elliott S. Brock.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 4:00 at the First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge. Rev. Wayne Cash,...
Bobby Edwards
May 23, 2024
McBee, S.C.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bobby Edwards of McBee. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 3:00 at the McBee Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Charlie Short will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday 4-6 at the funeral home.
Bobby was born in McBee a son of the late Albert Eli Edwards and Mary...
Robert Benjamin "R.B." Logan
May 22, 2024
Mr. Robert Benjamin Logan, age 73, passed away peacefully at home early Tuesday, May 22, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. “R.B” was born August 31, 1950 in Camden, SC to Blank B. Logan and Lila Mae Huggins Logan. He graduated from Camden High School, and on April 9, 1970, he enlisted in the United States Army. He valued his...
Janice Prosser Cope
May 18, 2024
Lamar, S.C.
Mrs. Janice Prosser Cope age 69 passed away May 18, 2024 at McLeod RMC. Janice was born in Columbia a daughter of the late Clarence Edward Prosser and Windle Polson Prosser. She served in the Air Force for 11 years, was retired from the Lee County School System as a Bus Driver for 18 years. She was the oldest...
Linda Sue Stokes Hooper
May 17, 2024
Ruby, SCLinda Sue Stokes Hooper, 82, of Ruby, SC went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, May 17, 2024. She passed peacefully at home with loved ones by her side.Memorial Services will be at 4:00pm on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 3:00pm an hour prior to the...
Franklin L. Gainey, Sr.
May 6, 2024
Hartsville, SC
We are saddened to announce the passing of Franklin L. Gainey, Sr.
Mr. Gainey age 62 passed away on May 6, 2024. He was born in Hartsville, SC the son of the late Jimmy L. and Audrey Faye Hancock Gainey.
He loved to fish and hunt, he stayed busy working and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Left to cherish his...
James Leonard Windsor
May 5, 2024
Hartsville, SC
Mr. James Windsor, 83, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, while at home with loved ones.
Mr. Windsor was born in Boaz, AL, a son of the late Luther & Vesta Windsor. During his work years, Jim was an industrial mechanic at manufacturing facilities where he most often worked the night shift. However, he always made time to have lunch...
Ilene Beasley Robbins
May 4, 2024
Hartsville, S.C.Ilene Beasley Robbins, age 90 passed away Saturday at her residence with her loving family by her side. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Grover Johnson and Rev. William Griggs will officiate. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Carson Dixon
May 2, 2024
Hartsville, S.C.Carson Dixon age 91 passed away May 2 at The Retreat at Carolina Bay. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday May 6 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home with visitation following the service at the funeral home. Rev. Kenny Lynch will officiate. A private burial will be held in Rivers of Living Waters Cemetery.Carson...
Jessie Deleslie Gibson, Jr.
May 1, 2024
Hartsville, S.C.Jessie Deleslie Gibson, Jr. age 61, passed away May 1 at his residence. A private Graveside Service will be held later.Jessie Deleslie Gibson Jr. was born in Hartsville, SC, at Byerly Hospital on April 27, 1963. Jessie graduated from Hartsville High School and then continued his education at Coker College, where he received his Bachelor's in Sociology. After college,...
Karl Dargan
Apr 29, 2024
Karl Dargan, age 84, passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 29, 2024. He was born in Darlington County, SC and spent most of his life in Bishopville, SC.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He had a long and successful career in textiles, many years of which were at Reeves Brothers in Bishopville. He could...
Raelynn Gabriele Davis
Apr 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Raelynn Gabriele Davis, infant daughter of Tori Gainey and Jeremy Davis.Graveside services of Remembrance will be held 2:00pm Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Floyd-Dixon Family Cemetery, 100 Bucks Lane, Hartsville, SC 29550. The family will be meeting at the residence of Joseph and Rebecca Floyd, 100 Bucks Lane, Hartsville,...
Carolyn Gainey Perdue
Apr 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Carolyn Gainey Perdue.Mrs. Perdue age 77 passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. She was born in Hartsville, the daughter of the late Buddy Odom and Lois Odom Woods. Mrs. Perdue worked at A.O. Smith, a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church,...
Jennie Lou Sorise
Apr 28, 2024
Hartsville, SC
Mrs. Jennie Lou Sorise, 77, went to be with The Lord on Sunday morning, April 28th, 2024, while at home, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Sorise was born in McBee, a daughter of the late James Curtis & Elsie Ruth Clay Sullivan. At an early age, she learned the importance of helping others by quitting...
Carol Sue Kropa
Apr 22, 2024
McBee, S.C.Carol Sue Kropa age 77 passed away April 22 while at Carolina Pines RMC.Mrs. Kropa was born in Muncy, PA a daughter of the late Howard Lewis Blaker and Wanda Woodling Blaker. She is survived by one daughter Christy Schultz of Greenville and one son Kevin Sheleman of Roebuck, S.C. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Katherine Johnson
Apr 21, 2024
Hartsville, SC
Mrs. Katherine “Mrs. Kitty” Johnson, a Christian-Baptist born in Manila, Philippines, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday night, April 21st, 2024.
Katherine was a mother of 5, grandmother of 9, and had several great-grandchildren.
She lived with and was cared for by her daughter, Danielle Zawislak, son-in-law, Josh Zawislak, and their 3 children.
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Pearl Parnell Griggs
Apr 21, 2024
Wallace, S.C.
Pearl Parnell Griggs, age 88 of Wallace, S.C. passed away peacefully April 21, 2024. She was born in Marlboro County, S.C. where she lived all her life.
Mrs. Griggs was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James Allen Griggs, and sons Allen and Joe Griggs. She is survived by granddaughter, Ashley Griggs McDaniel (James Harold, Jr.) of...