Recent Obituaries
Robert Gregory Amerson
Feb 23, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Memorial services for Robert G. Amerson (Robby), aged sixty-eight (68), will be held at 2:00 on Sunday afternoon, March 2nd, 2025, from the Norton Funeral Home Chapel. Services are to be officiated by Dr. James R. Samuel and the family will be receiving friends following the service at the funeral home.
Robby was known and loved by many. Having...
Mr. Bingham Randolph Davis, Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
Mr. Bingham Randolph Davis, Jr., a distinguished civil engineer and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on February 18, 1936, in Bishopville, South Carolina, Bingham grew up on a farm where the values of hard work and dedication were ingrained in him from an early age. He spent countless hours...
Sandra Elaine Champ
Feb 17, 2025
Dalzell, SC
Mrs. Sandra Elaine Champ, 66, passed away Monday evening, February 17th, 2025, while at McCoy Nursing Center.
Born in Savannah, GA, Mrs. Champ was a daughter of the late Ivan & Phylis McCollum. She worked with Walmart for 19 years as a Customer Service Representative. Sandra enjoyed writing and taking pictures; if you saw her coming,...
William Cleatus Chandler
Feb 16, 2025
Hartsville, SC
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. William Cleatus “Big Billy” Chandler. Billy, 64, passed away during the early morning hours of Sunday, February 16th, 2025, while at Agape House of Lexington, with his family.
Mr. Chandler was born in Burlington, NC, a son of the late William Kenneth & Elizabeth Smith Chandler....
Delton "Booger" Flowers
Feb 15, 2025
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Delton Flowers. Delton passed away during the early morning hours of Saturday, February 15th, 2025, at the age of 63, while surrounded by his family.
Mr. Flowers, affectionately known by his family as “Booger,” was born Hartsville, a son of the late Roland F....
Louise Southern Albert
Feb 14, 2025
The following obituary is being posted by Norton Funeral Home & Crematory as a courtesy to local family & friends of Mrs. Rebecca and Mr. Lee Graham. All services are entrusted to Bower Funeral Home of Pulaski, VA.
Margaret Louise Southern Albert, age 91 of Pulaski passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born March...
Alice F. Francis
Feb 14, 2025
Bethune, SC
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Alice Fay Francis.
Mrs. Francis age 83 passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 while at MUSC Kershaw Health in Camden, SC.
No services are planned at this time.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to be of service to the Francis family.
"Memories are the Legacy of Love"
Lula Mae Hall
Feb 12, 2025
*Please note the updated service date and time*
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Lula Mae Hall. Mrs. Hall went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday morning, February 12th, 2025, at the age of 60.
Lula Mae was born in Hartsville, a daughter of the late Woodrow & Hazel...
Harold Beasley
Feb 11, 2025
Harold Beasley, a beloved brother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, in Hartsville, South Carolina. He was born on February 28, 1948, and was known for his kind spirit and deep love for his family.
Harold spent a significant part of his career in the restaurant industry before dedicating 40 years to RBC Bearings, where he exemplified...
Timothy Joseph Edwards
Feb 9, 2025
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Timothy Joseph Edwards age 65. Mr. Edwards passed away February 9, 2025 while at the Cottonwood Villas in Bishopville.
Mr. Edwards cremains will be placed in the Friendship Methodist Church Cemetery in Albemarle, N.C.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory, Bishopville is honored to serve the Edwards family.
Robert Edwin "Bobby" Raines
Feb 9, 2025
Robert Edwin "Bobby" Raines, a beloved resident of Hartsville, South Carolina, was born on March 15, 1943, and passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, in Florence, South Carolina.
Bobby retired from Sonoco Products Company after an impressive 40 years of dedicated service. His commitment to his work was matched only by his devotion to his family. Bobby cherished the time...
Mr. Larry McAlister
Feb 8, 2025
Larry Mitchell McAlister, age 79, of Hartsville, SC, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025. Born on July 11, 1945, in Hartsville, SC, Larry was the son of the late Ellis McAlister and Elizabeth Calder McAlister.
Larry was a proud graduate of Hartsville High School, class of 1964. After high school, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Piedmont Bible...
Sandra Winburn
Feb 8, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Mrs. Sandra Yavonne Cole Winburn, 71, passed away Saturday morning, February 8th, 2025, while at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Winburn was born in Bennettsville, a daughter of the late Ervin Newt & Ola Mae Sweatt Cole. She will be remembered as a lady who was willing to help anyone. No one was allowed to...
Mildred B. Scott
Feb 8, 2025
Mrs. Mildred B. Scott, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2025. Known by many as “Ms. Millie” and by others as the “Cake Lady,” Millie loved Jesus and she loved others.
Millie worked for many years in various positions at the Lee County Observer, and most recently at the Lee County Council on Aging. She...
Julia K. Oates
Feb 8, 2025
Lamar, SC
Mrs. Julia K. “Judy” Oates, 81, of the Oates community, passed away during the early morning hours of Saturday, February 8th, 2025, while at home with her family.
Mrs. Oates was born in Hartsville, a daughter of the late Thomas & Doris Galloway Kelley. She enjoyed attending her church, New Life Worship Center and was proud...
Frances Johnson McElveen
Feb 7, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Our mama Frances Johnson McElveen joined her husband Don in her heavenly home on Friday, February 7th, 2025. She was in our family home with her family. Mama was 93 years young.
She was born on October 16,1931 in Johnsonville, SC to her parents Mabel and Victor Johnson and was the baby of 8 children. She was a loving wife...
Jayson Morgan O'Neal
Feb 7, 2025
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Jayson Morgan O’Neal. Jayson, 47, passed away Friday evening, February 7th, 2025, with his family by his side.
A native and lifelong resident of Hartsville, Mr. O’Neal was a son of the late Bogan Cash, II & Mary Ann Weaver O’Neal. Jayson was a...
Sara Irene Hall Atkinson
Feb 5, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Mrs. Sara Irene Hall Atkinson went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday morning, February 5th, 2025, while at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center, while surrounded by her family. Irene was 84 years old.
Born in Camden, a daughter of the late Buddy & Bonnie Arrants Ray. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend....
Mary Elizabeth Britt Ballard
Feb 3, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Britt Ballard, age 88, embraced her beloved Jesus at 8:22pm on Monday, February 3, 2025 following a brief illness. Mary joined the Church Triumphant while her son, Paul, read to her from Revelation 21, “A New Heaven and a New Earth.” She lived her life as a devout, lifelong Christian who loved Jesus, her family, and the University...
Zonnie Houser
Feb 3, 2025
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Zonnie P. Houser who left us on February 3, 2025. She was a loving mother, a devoted caregiver, and a true angel to everyone who knew her.Born on January 9th, 1959, Zonnie lived a life full of compassion, kindness, and unwavering love. As a caregiver,...