Recent Obituaries
Joel Leslie Dixon
Dec 1, 2023
Chesterfield, SC
Graveside services for Joel Leslie Dixon age 76 will be 2:00pm Monday, December 4, 2023 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Chris Johnson and Brittany Wright will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will follow the services at the graveside.
Mr. Dixon passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born...
Joan Benkowski Clawson
Nov 27, 2023
Joan Patricia Benkowski Clawson passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023. She is survived by her four daughters, Cheryl Bellamy, Linda Pupa (Tom), Laurie Mitchell (Bruce) and Paula Thomson (Tom); her nine grandchildren, Joshua, Benjamin, Jordan, Hannah, Matthew, Samantha, Blake, Savannah and Jessica; and her great-grandchildren, Killian, Mabel, Cedar, and Archie. Joan was preceded in death by her...
James Lee "Frog" Rogers
Nov 27, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Mr. James Lee "Frog" Rogers age 88, passed away November 27, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Hartsville a son of the late Eric and Francis Pearce Rogers.
Funeral services will be announced later.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Rogers family.
Janet Register Reames
Nov 22, 2023
Mrs. Janet Register Reames, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at McLeod Hospice House on November 22, 2023.
Born in Bishopville, SC, she was the daughter of Joshua Larry Register and Helen Anders Register. She and her husband of 53 years, Stephen Reames, were members of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Bishopville High School in...
Jennifer Ann Freeman Page
Nov 17, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jennifer Freeman Page.
Jennifer age 48 passed away Thursday, November 17, 2023.
Jennifer was born in Camden, SC the daughter of Jesse Thomas and Margaret King Freeman. She worked at Springdale Health Care Center in Camden, SC. She loved watching the Gamecocks play football and watching crime shows on television....
Michael Armando Castro
Nov 16, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing our beloved Michael Armando Castro. He passed in Hartsville on Thursday November 16, 2023, at the age of 30.
Michael recently celebrated his 30th birthday on Sunday November 12, 2023.He was just getting started in his passion for the construction business. Michael was always available to who needed...
Deani Herbert Edwards
Nov 15, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Graveside services for Deani Herbert Edwards, age 85 will be held Sunday at 2:00 at the Magnolia Cemetery with full Military Honors directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be following the service at the graveside.
Deani was born in Hartsville, a son of the late Willie Adam Edwards and Vera Helen Edwards. He was a member of...
Sandra "Sandy" Kern
Nov 15, 2023
Bishopville, SC
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandra "Sandy" Kern. Sandy age 61 passed away at her residence early Wednesday morning.
Sandy was born in Hartsville, SC the daughter of the late Jonas Clair and Earnestine Sanders Kern.
She was a loving sister, aunt and friend to many.
Left to cherish her memory are her...
Adam Christopher Roether
Nov 13, 2023
Mr. Adam Christopher Roether, 38, of Bethune, passed away Monday evening, November 13th, 2023, while at McLeod Health of Florence, SC.
Mr. Roether was born in Rock Hill, SC, a son of the late David Charles Bennett & Tamara Ann Owings. He enjoyed working on cars, four-wheelers, and scooters. Adam will be remembered as a devoted husband and father.
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Katherine Hutchinson Rivers
Nov 8, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Katherine Hutchinson Rivers age 90 went to her Heavenly Home on Nov. 8 while at her home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Ladell Humphries and Rev. Brad Griese will officiate. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the...
Marie Reynolds Gainey
Nov 6, 2023
Mrs. Marie Reynolds “Nanny” Gainey, 90, of Bethune, passed away Monday morning, November 6th, 2023, while at McLeod Health of Florence.
Mrs. Gainey was born in Timmonsville, but spent most of her life in Bethune. She enjoyed working with plants and animals, but her true love was her grandchildren. Mrs. Gainey was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and...
Edith Mable Robinson
Nov 4, 2023
Beloved Edith Mable Robinson, of Hartsville met her Lord and Savior on November 4th. Born in Baltimore Maryland on August 26, 1944, Edith was a loving Matriarch to 4 generations. She is preceded in death, by her parents, Adam and Blanche Rowe, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, and her Devoted Husband, Ronald Robinson.
Edith was blessed to be an artist....
Alice Dale Wilson
Nov 4, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Alice Dale Wilson age 75 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 4 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Danny Malloy and Rev. Randall Bittle will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Pines Church...
Ronald Coleman Connelly Reed, III
Nov 2, 2023
Florence, S.C.
Graveside services for Ronald Coleman Connelly Reed, III age 35, will be held Monday at 2:00 at The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Cemetery in Society Hill directed by Norton Funeral Home in Hartsville. Rev. Lonnie Curl will officiate. The family will speak to friends following the graveside service.
Ronald was born in Morganton, N.C....
Barbara Katherine Dixon Smith
Oct 29, 2023
Hartsville, SC
Services of Remembrance for Mrs. Barbara Katherine Dixon Smith age 74 will be held 3:00pm Wednesday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Pastor Daniel Poston will officiate. Burial will be held in Green Hill Church of God of Prophecy. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Smith passed away...
Trilise Ginger Bradshaw
Oct 28, 2023
Mrs. Trilise Ginger Bradshaw, 51, of McBee, passed away Saturday evening, October 28th, 2023.
Trilise was born in Hartsville, a daughter of Joyce Kelly and the late, Johnnie M. Kelly. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge and a truck driver for 25 years. Mrs. Bradshaw greatly loved her family, dogs, and riding motorcycles.
Surviving...
Tara Michelle Brantley
Oct 25, 2023
Bishopville, S.C.
Ms. Tara Michelle Brantley, age 45 passed away October 25 at Morrell Nursing Center.
Tara was born in St. Joseph, MO a daughter of the late Douglas William Brantley and Patricia Fowler Brantley. She had worked as a CNA in Nursing Home Care and later with Wal-Mart.
Surviving are two sons, Josep Williams, Bishopville and Shane Bachman, Bishopville;...
David James Mayers, II
Oct 23, 2023
Bishopville, SC
Memorial services for David James Mayers, II age 32 will be held 2:00pm Friday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home in Bishopville. Pastor Mike Watson will officiate the services. Visitation will be held following the services.
David passed away on October 23, 2023. He was born in Raleigh, NC the son of Frances Baker Filyaw and David...
Elizabeth Goddard Maffit
Oct 21, 2023
Obituary for Mrs. Elizabeth Goddard Carr Maffit
Libby was a remarkable lady, who was loved by everyone she came in contact with. Her favorite word was JOY, and she not only held joy in her heart, but spread it around liberally wherever she went. She always had her own fan club of people waiting to dote on her.Born and...
William (Bill) Frank Dority, Sr.
Oct 21, 2023
William Frank Dority, Sr. age 90 went to his Heavenly Home on October 21 at Carolina Pines RMC with his loving family by his side.
Bill was born in Darlington, SC. After attending school, he served in the US Navy. After being discharged, he married and settled in Hartsville, where he worked as a machinist at Sonoco for 38...