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Larry Franklin Grantham

Larry Franklin Grantham

Jun 23, 2023

Mr. Larry Franklin Grantham, 72, of Hartsville, passed away Friday morning, June 23rd, 2023, while at McLeod Health of Florence, surrounded by his family. 

A native and lifelong resident of Hartsville, Mr. Grantham was a son of the late William Jennings “Jinx” & Mary Frances Redick Grantham.  Larry retired from Reeves Brothers and then later, Honda.  He loved spending time...

George Allen Prosser

George Allen Prosser

Jun 21, 2023

 

 

George Allen Prosser, 64, born on April 10, 1959, to the late Clarence Edward Prosser and Windle Polson Prosser in Columbia, South Carolina, departed this physical world on June 21st, 2023.

 

Allen was a son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend to many! His 6’8” stature earned him the nickname “Big Red”, but his free, kind spirit...

Walter Le Moree

Walter Le Moree

Jun 21, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. Walter Le Moree, Jr. age 78 passed away June 21 while at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 on Sunday afternoon, June 25th, 2023, from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  Reverend Michael Gunter will officiate with burial following in the Beauford Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to...

John H. (Buddy) "Hotdog" Rogers, III

John H. (Buddy) "Hotdog" Rogers, III

Jun 21, 2023

Patrick, SC

Services of Remembrance for John H. (Buddy) “Hotdog” Rogers, III age 82 will be held 3:00pm Friday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  Pastor Matt Morgan will officiate.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Mr. Rogers passed away Wednesday, June...

Jimmy Ray Huggins

Jimmy Ray Huggins

Jun 19, 2023

McBee, S.C.

Graveside services for Jimmy Ray Huggins, age 67, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 at the Beauford Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Williams will officiate. Visitation will be following the service.

Mr. Huggins was born in Hartsville a son of the late Benjamin Franklin Huggins and Loma Reynolds Huggins. He was retired from...

Jamie Johnson

Jamie Johnson

Jun 12, 2023

Hartsville, SC

Services of Remembrance for Jamie Johnson age 40 will be 2:00pm Thursday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  Rev. Cliff Leonard and Rev. Robert Pothoff will officiate.  Burial will be in New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Norton Funeral Home and Crematory.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the Funeral Home.

Jamie...

Brantley Kendrick "Ricky" Gainey, Sr.

Brantley Kendrick "Ricky" Gainey, Sr.

Jun 11, 2023

Mr. Brantley Kendrick “Ricky” Gainey, Sr., 64, of Hartsville, passed away Sunday evening, June 11th, 2023, while at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, GA.

A native and lifelong resident of Hartsville, Mr. Gainey was a son of Dollie McElveen Gainey and the late, Ward Bennett Gainey.  He was the owner of Brantley Gainey Builder; building over 200 homes in the Hartsville...

Ella Beth Smith Byrd

Ella Beth Smith Byrd

Jun 10, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Graveside services for Mrs. Ella Beth Smith Byrd, age 82, will be held Tuesday at 4:00 at the Smith-Outlaw Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Neal Nolan will officiate. Visitation will be following the service at the graveside.

Mrs. Byrd was born in Hartsville a daughter of the late Coley Smith and Ella Mae Hancock Smith....

Humberto Bahena Alvarado

Humberto Bahena Alvarado

Jun 7, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Funeal services for Humberto Bahena Alvarado age 37 will be held Monday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 1-3 pm at the funeral home.

He was born in Mexico a son of Jose Antonio Bahena Vargas and Maria Elvia Alvardo Lopez. He...

Vonciel Hendrix Holloman

Vonciel Hendrix Holloman

Jun 4, 2023

On Sunday, June 4,2023,  Heaven gained another angel when Vonciel Hendrix Holloman passed away peacefully.  Everyone who knew her saw her kind and loving soul. 

Born and raised in the farming community of Byrdtown on Nov. 2, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Eula Hendrix.  She was married to her beloved husband Glenn Gerald Holloman and...

Johnny Pete Kissiah

Johnny Pete Kissiah

Jun 4, 2023

Hartsville, SC

It is with very heavy hearts that the Kissiah family announces the passing of Johnny Pete Kissiah.  Johnny passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the Hospice House in Florence with his family by his side.

Johnny was born September 4, 1951 the only son and oldest child of Jessie L. “Pat” Kissiah and Martha Elizabeth Smith Kissiah. ...

Sarah Faris Petermann

Sarah Faris Petermann

Jun 1, 2023

This obituary is being posted as a courtesy to local friends of Mrs. Petermann.  We will be assisting the family with the graveside service, but all other services have been entrusted to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary of Columbus, GA.

Sarah “Sally” (Scurry) Petermann, 71 age, of Rickman, TN, formerly of Bishopville, SC passed away on June 1st, 2023. Born December 1st,...

Timothy Adam Archuletta

Timothy Adam Archuletta

May 27, 2023

Mr. Timothy Adam Archuletta, 37, of Hartsville, passed away Saturday, May 27th, 2023.

The care of Mr. Archuletta has been entrusted to Norton Funeral Home & Crematory, who will announce his service arrangements at a later date.

Thomas Rogers

Thomas Rogers

May 27, 2023

 

Society Hill, S.C.

Funeral services for Thomas Laverne (Buckskinner) Rogers, Sr. age 77, will be held Tuesday at 3:00 in the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Market Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Rogers was born in Hartsville a son of the late John Henry...

Linda Kay Zorn

Linda Kay Zorn

May 26, 2023

This obituary is being posted by Norton Funeral Home as a courtesy to local family and friends.  All services have been entrusted to The Brice Herndon & Sons Funeral Home of Walterboro.  Please visit www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com for any flower orders.  

The family of Linda Kay Zorn, 73, announces with great sorrow her passing, Friday, May 26, 2023, at her home...

Robert Michael Horton

Robert Michael Horton

May 25, 2023

 

McBee, SC

Services of Remembrance for Mr. Robert Michael Horton age 63 will be 2:00pm Saturday, May 27, 2023 from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  Mr. James Samuel will officiate.  Visitation will immediately follow the services at the funeral home.

Mr. Horton passed away May 25, 2023 in Charleston, SC.  He was born in Hartsville the son of...

William Lamar Carder

William Lamar Carder

May 23, 2023

Mr. William Lamar Carder, 52, of Hartsville, passed away Tuesday morning, May 23rd, 2023, while at home with his loving family.

A native of Kershaw, SC, Mr. Carder was a son of the late James “Jimmy” Hinson & Judy Marlene Klawer.  William loved spending time with his family and his beloved dog, Lizzy.  He enjoyed building and fabricating one of...

Josie Williams Beasley

Josie Williams Beasley

May 21, 2023

Bishopville, S.C.

Mrs. Josie Williams Beasley age 92, passed away May 21 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home in Bishopville. Rev. Champ Squires will officiate. Burial will be in the Turkey Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Beasley was...

Jeanette Avery Walker

Jeanette Avery Walker

May 19, 2023

Jeanette Walker October 01, 1929 - May 19, 2023 Bethune, SC   Visitation will be held on Monday, May 22 at Norton Funeral Home in Hartsville from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at 1:00 PM at Gaston Memorial Park in Gastonia, NC. We invite all those whose lives were touched by Jeanette...

Thomas Ervin Hayden

Thomas Ervin Hayden

May 11, 2023

Hartsville, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. Thomas Ervin Hayden.

Services of Remembrance will be 2:00pm Saturday at Clyde Church of God.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.  Pastor Daniel Poston and Pastor Eric Shuler will officate, directed by Norton Funeral Home and Crematory.

Thomas Ervin Hayden died May 11,...

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