Recent Obituaries
Marion Leon Brown
Aug 15, 2025
Marion Leon Brown, a beloved figure in the Hartsville community and cherished family man, passed away peacefully at his home on August 15, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on May 5, 1941, in Hartsville, South Carolina, Marion’s life was marked by a deep love for his family and a strong commitment to his faith.
Leon had a fulfilling career,...
David Michael Watford
Aug 10, 2025
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. David Michael Watford. David passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 10th, 2025, while at MUSC – Florence Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was 75 years old.
Mr. Watford was born in Bishopville, a son of the late Louis & Helen...
Adam Privette
Aug 8, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Adam Privette, born on May 29, 1978, in Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on August 8, 2025, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina. He leaves behind cherished memories as a skilled carpenter and landscaper, whose craftsmanship and dedication to his work were admired by many.
Adam had a passion for sports from a young age, excelling as...
Larue Wilson
Aug 8, 2025
McBee, SC
We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Larue Wilson. Larue passed away on Friday afternoon, August 8th, 2025, at the age of 70, while at the Agape House of Lexington.
Mr. Wilson was born in Hartsville, a son of the late Robert "Bob" & Ella Mae Hall Wilson. During his working career, he was employed...
Ann Rhodes Boan
Aug 5, 2025
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ann Rhodes Boan, age 77. Mrs. Boan passed away August 5 while at Carolina Pines RMC in Hartsville with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:00 at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home in Bishopville. Burial will be in the Bethlehem...
Laphena "Lou" Housand Hardee
Aug 5, 2025
We are honored to publish the obituary of Mrs. Hardee for local family and friends, Hardwick Funeral Home in Loris is handling the funeral services.
Loris, South Carolina
Mrs. Laphena “Lou” Housand Hardee, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her home in Loris, SC. Born on February 17, 1936, in Loris, SC, she was the daughter of the...
Don Junior Dixon
Aug 4, 2025
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Junior Dixon. Mr. Dixon, 69, passed away during the early morning hours of Monday, August 4th, 2025, while at home with his family.
Mr. Dixon was born in Hartsville, a son of the late Edward & Lila Mae Gainey Dixon. Don enjoyed fishing and...
Kenneth Wayne Whitley
Aug 2, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Whitley December 28, 1959 – August 2nd, 2025
Ken Whitley, beloved member of the Hartsville community, passed away on August 2nd, 2025. Born in Bethune, South Carolina on December 28, 1959, Ken lived a life marked by dedication, service, and strong ties to family and faith.For 38 years, Ken was a valued machinist at Sonoco, where he built deep...
Curtis Truesdale Atkinson
Jul 27, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Curtis (Buddy) Truesdale Atkinson, age 91. Mr. Atkinson passed away July 27 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 at the Magnolia Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be following the service. Rev. Layne Rogerson...
Nancy Smith Cramer
Jul 27, 2025
Gilbert, SC
Mrs. Nancy Smith Cramer, 86, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 27th, 2025, while at Spring Oak Living of Lexington.
Nancy was born in Ithaca, NY, a daughter of the late Aubrey & Bertha Smith. She lived for many years in Interlaken, NY before moving to Hartsville, SC in 2006.
Surviving is her daughter, Bonnie Brophy...
James Cord Cranford
Jul 26, 2025
Hartsville, SC
With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce the passing of Mr. James Cord Cranford. Mr. Cranford passed away on Saturday afternoon, July 26th, 2025, at the age of 42, with his family by his side.
Born in Greensboro, NC, James was a s son of the late Ronnie, Sr. & Linda Hopkins Cranford. He loved to go...
Gail Holland Ray
Jul 26, 2025
Hartsville, SC
The family of Gail Holland Ray are saddened to announce the death of their beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Gail went home to be with The Lord on Saturday evening, July 26th, 2025, at the age of 81.
Gail was born March 18th, 1944, in Darlington County. She was blessed with many talents and known for...
Debra Ann Wright
Jul 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra A. Wright, age 68, of Hartsville, South Carolina, who passed away on July 24th, 2025 surrounded by her youngest son, Bartholomew Handwerker and her brother, Robert Wright.
Debby was born on December 1st, 1956 in New Jersey to Bartholomew and Alice Wright. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother...
Roger Dale Blackwell
Jul 24, 2025
Roger Dale Blackwell, age 70, of Florence, formerly of Hartsville, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family with his favorite dog in his lap on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at 124 Erwin Road Hartsville, SC. The family will receive friends at Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church from 1:30pm...
Amanda Nicole Watkins
Jul 23, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
We are saddened to announce the passing of Amanda Nicole Watkins, age 37. Amanda passed away July 23 at the McLeod Hospice House.
Amanda was born in Bishopville a daughter of Harvey Keith Watkins, Jr. and Linda Hall Watkins.
Surviving is her husband, Preston Dority, Hartsville; her parents (Named Above) of Patrick; three daughters, Aubrey Dority, Hartsville, Claudia Dority, Hartsville and...
Edgar (Eddie) Lee Johnson
Jul 21, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Edgar (Eddie) Lee Johnson age 68. Eddie passed away July 21, 2025 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday July 29 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. Family will receive friends following the service. Rev. Jerry Gainey will officiate.
Eddie was born...
Richard Wayne Lovelace
Jul 19, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Wayne Lovelace, age 69. Richard passed away July 19 while at the McLeod Hospice House with his loving wife by his side.
Richard was born in York, S.C. a son of the late Asa Dow (AD) and Arie McBee Lovelace. He worked at Kentco Heating and Air for...
Sheila Stokes Rotan
Jul 19, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Mrs. Sheila Stokes Rotan, 70, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 19th, 2025, while at home with her family.
Mrs. Rotan was born in Bishopville, a daughter of the late Gordan & Carolyn Hoffman Stokes. Sheila greatly enjoyed her work as a Cosmetologist with the Presbyterian Home of Florence and retired after many years of service. She...
Martha Ruth Prevatt Hutson
Jul 19, 2025
Myrtle Beach, SC
We remember the life of Mrs. Martha Ruth Prevatt Hutson, who passed away on Saturday morning, July 19, 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home, burial will be in Darlington Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held one hour...
Margie Gainey Wallace
Jul 17, 2025
Hartsville, SC
The family of Margie Gainey Wallace are saddened to announce the death of their beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Ms. Wallace went home to be with her Lord during the early morning hours of Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at the age of 89.
Margie was born January 9th, 1936. She was the daughter of Aston...
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