Recent Obituaries
Hilda Melton Brown
Jan 3, 2024
Hartsville, S.C.
We are saddened to announce the passing of Hilda Melton Brown age 80 on January 3, 2024.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 at the Tabernacle Methodist Church. Rev. Gerald Parker will officiate. Burial will be in the Tabernacle Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Hilda...
Hilda M. Brown
Jan 3, 2024
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Hilda M. Brown.
Mrs. Brown age 80 passed away on Friday, January 3, 2024 while at Carolina Pines RMC.
Funeral plans will be announced on Saturday.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to be of service to the Brown family.
"Memories are the Legacy of Love"
Sammie Elmer Bell
Jan 3, 2024
Sammie Elmer Bell, 91, of Bishopville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on October 11, 1932 in Belton, South Carolina, he was the son of William James “Willie” Bell and Lillie Mae Motes Bell.
He moved to Bishopville as a young man in 1955, where he worked for more than forty years at...
Narvie Lee Stacey
Jan 2, 2024
Hartsville, SC
Mr. Narvie Lee Stacey, 91, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 2nd, 2024, while at home with his family.
Mr. Stacey was born in Monroeville, AL, a son of the late Edward Mose & Mitte Mae Manning Stacey. Lee worked with PET Milk and later owned and operated Stacey Sporting Goods in Marion, SC. Mr. Stacey was a United...
Linda Rae Brigman
Jan 1, 2024
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Linda Rae Brigman age 82, passed away January 1 while at Morrell Nursing Center with her loving daughter Rhonda Hoffman and son in law Johnny Hoffman by her side.
Graveside services will be held Thursday at 1:00 at the Patrick Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Her grandson Chase Hoffman will officiate. Visitation will be following the...
Willie Kay Hill
Dec 31, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Willie Kay Hill age 74, passed away at her residence on December 31, 2023.
Graveside services will be held Sunday at 2:00 at the Pine Ridge Holiness Church Cemetery. Rev. Richie Bradshaw will officiate. Visitation will be following the service at the graveside. Friends may also pay their respect and view Mrs. Hill anytime Sunday from 10:30...
James Leander Gardner, Sr.
Dec 27, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
James Leander Gardner, Sr. age 77 went to his Heavenly Home on December 27. Visitation will be Sunday, from 2-3 prior to the funeral service beginning 3:00 at the Savannah Advent Christian Church. Rev. John Gallagher will officiate. Burial will be in the Savannah Advent Christian Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home.
Mr. Gardner was born...
Clarissa Brown Epps
Dec 27, 2023
Bishopville, S.C.
Funeral services for Clarissa Brown Epps, age 78 will be held Friday at 11:00 at Mel's Chapel Church. Rev. Hazel Mixon and Rev. Ann Chavis will officiate. Burial will be in Mel's Chapel Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mrs. Epps was born in Florence...
Sandra Lee Turner Crowley
Dec 26, 2023
Hartsville, SC
We are saddened to announce the passing of Sandra Turner Crowley. A visitation of remembrance will be held Friday, December 29, 2023 at Norton Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00pm.
Mrs. Crowley age 79 passed away on Tuesday, December 26 while at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. She was born in Cheraw, SC the daughter of the late...
Mary Nancy H. Walker
Dec 25, 2023
Bishopville, SCMrs. Mary Nancy Walker, 76, passed away Monday evening, December 25th, 2023, while surrounded by her family.
A native of Lee County, Mrs. Walker was a daughter of the late Rothwell Walter & Zuleen Gardner Tedder. Mary Nancy was a member of St. Matthew Christian Church and dearly loved gospel music. She would travel great distances just to listen...
Mike "Mikey" Smith
Dec 25, 2023
Hartsville, SC/Garden City
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Billy Mike "Mikey" Smith, age 73, on December 25 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 4:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Ladell Humphries will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...
Sarah Vardner Johnson Watson
Dec 23, 2023
Hartsville, SC
Mrs. Sarah Vardner Johnson Watson joined The Church Triumphant during the early morning hours of Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, at the age of 102.
Mrs. Watson was born in Chesterfield County, 1 of 12 children born to the late James Cordy & Katherine Howle Johnson. Sarah was a master woodworker; building cabinets and other pieces of furniture. Mrs....
Nathan Joshua Thomas
Dec 22, 2023
Hartsville, SC
Nathan Joshua Thomas, age 39 passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born on December 10, 1984, in Florence, South Carolina, to his parents Darasa Moore Thomas and Bobby Thomas.From an early age, Nathan showed the love of being outdoors. His career as a landscaper allowed him to indulge his passion for working outside and showcased his...
Martin James Riley
Dec 21, 2023
Hartsville, SC
Martin James Riley age 76 died peacefully at home on 12/21/2023.
He was born in Philadelphia PA on November 10, 1947 to Mr. Martin Riley Sr and Anna Riley. Surviving to cherish all the best memories are his daughters Donna Fay (Ron) of Cape May Court House NJ, Lori Abend (John) of Sumter SC. Three grandchildren Ronnie...
Gayle Frances Young Seales
Dec 17, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Gayle Frances Young Seales age 73 passed away December 17 while at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence.
A time of visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Norton Funeral Home in Hartsville. Burial will be on Thursday December 21 at 2:00 at the Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, TN...
Jerry Faye Rivers
Dec 10, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Jerry Faye Rivers of Hartsville, S.C. entered his home in glory on December 10, 2023 at the age of 89. Jerry is a Veteran of the U.S. Army 1955-1957. He had a 36 year career working for Sonoco in Hartsville and retired early at the age of 55. Jerry enjoyed 34 years of doing things his way, which...
Sally Gandy Faile
Dec 10, 2023
Sally Gandy Faile, 93, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 10,2023. Sally was born in Hartsville, SC on November 5, 1930, to James Dowell and Coela Tyner Gandy. She was a graduate of Hartsville High School and worked as secretary for Dr James B. Little of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was married in 1956 to James L....
David Lawrence (Cowboy) Corbett
Dec 8, 2023
Bethune, S.C.
Funeral services for David Lawrence Corbett age 71 who passed away December 8 will be held Sunday at 3:00 at the Harmony Baptist Church. Rev. Tim Stephens will officiate. Burial will be in the Brannon Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mr. Corbett was...
Sallie Lucille James
Dec 6, 2023
Miss Sallie Lucille James, 66, of Hartsville, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2023, while at home.
She was born in Florence the daughter of the late David Hamilton and Sara Louise Campbell James.
Memorial services will be held 4:00pm Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Rev. Veverlyn Watson Smith will officiate. Visitation will be held...
Lisa Ann King
Dec 4, 2023
Bishopville, S.C.
Mrs. Lisa Ann King age 65 passed away December 4 at her residence.
Lisa was born in Burlington, VT a daughter of the late Francis Walter LeMieux and Henrietta Medder LeMieux.
Surviving is one daughter, Cherrie (William) Tyner, Patrick; one son, Walter (Haley) Henry Goins, Hartsville; two brothers, Joey (Paulette) LeMieux and Billy LeMieux; one sister, Pam LeMieux;...