Recent Obituaries
Charles Stevenson (Steve) Jeffords
Jun 2, 2025
A Celebration of Life
Charles Stevenson “Steve” Jeffords
8-17-51
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Friday June 6, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Kevin Walters will officiate. A visitation will be held following the service.
Steve went to his heavenly home on June 2, 2025. He was a wonderful example to his wife Hibby’s...
Robert Michael Hartley, Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Michael Hartley, Jr. Michael passed away June 1 at Carolina Pines RMC.
Michael was born in Portsmouth, VA a son of the late Robert Michael Hartley, Sr. and Linda Osman Hartley. Michael served in the United States Army as a young man. He loved to enjoy good food...
Barney Gene Turner
May 31, 2025
Gene Turner passed away on May 31, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 5, 1954 in Cheraw, SC. He was a devoted father, cherished PaPa, and a beloved friend to many.
Gene was always a hard worker. He dedicated his career to Stanley Tools in Cheraw, SC where he retired in 2023 after 50 years of service....
Stone Oliver
May 30, 2025
Stone Oliver, born on April 25, 2000, in Florence, South Carolina, passed away on May 30, 2025, at MUSC in Charleston, surrounded by his loving family. He was a cherished son, loving partner, devoted father, and a beloved friend to many.
Stone dedicated his career as a machine operator at Sonoco Products Company, where he was respected for his work ethic...
Bob Leonard Wilson, Jr.
May 27, 2025
Bob was born in Bad Homburg, Germany on August 11, 1957 to Bobby Leonard Wilson & Hannelore Weidemann Wilson. He slipped away peacefully on May 27, 2025 with his family by his side at his home in Hartsville, SC.
Bob graduated from Hartsville High with his sister, Sherry in 1975. On his bucket list; attend his & Sherry’s 50th Class reunion...
John Christopher Nadeau
May 19, 2025
Bishopville, S.C.
John Christopher Nadeau “Big John” of Bishopville, S.C. passed away at McLeod RMC while surrounded by family on May 19, 2025 at the age of 53. He was born on July 24, 1971 in Flemington, NJ.
Surviving are his mother, Ruth Hendershot Nadeau and cousin, Charles McDaniels, with whom he resided in Bishopville, S.C.; brothers Richard Jr. (Suzanne) of Whitehouse...
Channing Jace Chisholm
May 19, 2025
Hartsville, South Carolina
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Mr. Channing Jace Chisholm has gone home to be with Jesus. Channing was 4 days old when God called him into His arms.
Channing was the perfect baby boy; too perfect to be on earth. His family’s love for him will never end.
Surviving are...
Mary Frances Munn
May 19, 2025
Mary Frances Munn, a devoted high school teacher and cherished family member, passed away on May 19, 2025, in Hartsville, South Carolina, at the age of 91. Born on March 29, 1934, Mary dedicated her life to education and her family, embodying the values hard work, dedication, and love.
A proud graduate of Winthrop College, Mary devoted her life to teaching,...
John Edward Outen, Sr.
May 19, 2025
BETHUNE – Our father, John Edward Outen Sr. the adventurous man, went to walk the streets of gold the morning of May 19, 2025. He was 11 days away from his 90th birthday . We want to thank the angels of McLeod Hospice House for the honor they showed as he journeyed from this life to the next.
His Celebration of...
Angela Lorraine Hunter
May 17, 2025
Angela Lorraine Hunter, born on March 7, 1961, departed this life on May 17, 2025. She was a cherished individual who brought joy and warmth to those around her. Angela will be lovingly remembered for her vibrant spirit and her passions for pretty make-up, purses, jewelry, and her deep affection for animals, especially her beloved dogs.
Angela was like a mother...
John Lindell McElroy
May 15, 2025
Bishopville, SC
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. John Lindell McElroy. John passed away on Thursday morning, May 15th, 2025, while at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, at the age of 61.
Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come.
Norton Funeral Home & Crematory...
Sharon Peters Gainey
May 15, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Peters Gainey. Sharon passed away May 15 while at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 at Magnolia Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. John Griggs will officiate. Visitation will be following the graveside service.
Sharon...
Sylvia Clark Williams
May 9, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Sylvia Clark Williams. Mrs. Williams, age 58 passed away on May 9, 2025, while at Carolina Pines RMC.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Wednesday May 14 at 11:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. A visitation will be held following the service at the...
Matthew Byrd Parker
May 6, 2025
Matthew Byrd Parker, age 42, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 6, 2025, at Sunrise Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Matt passed peacefully, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind two wonderful children, Elliott and Colton, and their mother, Heidi McKenzie Parker. Surviving family members include his father Von Parker and mother...
Clarence O. Myers
May 5, 2025
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Clarence O. (CO) Myers." CO" passed away May 5 at Prisma Health in Columbia.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Friday May 9, 2025 at 2:30 pm at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Pastor Todd Davis will officiate. Visitation will be following the service at the...
Martha Jean Underberg
May 3, 2025
Jean Underberg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at the age of 85.Born on January 30, 1940, to Mortie and Lillian Johnson, Jean lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and unwavering love for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Carolyn Hall, and her son-in-law Patrick McKinley. Jean...
Wendy Faye Jordon Baker
Apr 30, 2025
Sumter, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Wendy Faye Jordon Baker. Mrs. Baker age 73 passed away at her residence on April 30 2025.
Mrs. Baker was born in Darlington a daughter of the late Carlyle Andrews and Mary Lou Jordon.
Surviving is one daughter, Summer Ashley Bowen, Sumter; two grandchildren, Gage Bowen Sumter and Layne...
Amelia Shay "Millie" Walters
Apr 30, 2025
Society Hill, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Amelia Shay "Millie" Walters, one month old daughter of Steven Brett and Katie Kissiah Walters while at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in Charleston. Ms. Millie entered in the arms of the Lord peacefully transferring from the arms of her mommy and daddy on April 30, 2025.
Millie...
Thelma Ammons Baker
Apr 27, 2025
Thelma A. Baker, age 93, passed away on April 27, 2025, in Bishopville.
Thelma was born in Sumter County and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Ammons. She is survived by her son, Jerry Baker of Calabash,NC; daughter, Gayle Baker of Little River, SC, as well as a granddaughter, Michelle Carter (Tommy) of Rock Hill; grandsons, Ray Baker...
Betty Allison Oneal Holden
Apr 26, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Mrs. Betty Allison Oneal Holden, 53, passed away on Saturday, April 26th, 2025.
Betty was born in Darlington County, a daughter of Roland Odell & Gail Jones Oneal. Betty worked with different department stores until her health began to decline. She will be remembered as a hard-worker, who worked with Miriam’s Kitchen. She was a good-hearted...

