Obituaries

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Patricia Weatherford Stokes

Patricia Weatherford Stokes

Apr 5, 2023

Hartsville, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Patricia Weatherford Stokes.  Mrs. Stokes age 81 passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.  Graveside services will be held 2:00pm Monday, April 10, 2024 at Magnolia Cemetery.  Pastor Kevin Walters will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  The family will speak to guest following the services.

Mrs. Stokes...

Bobby Carroll Easterling

Bobby Carroll Easterling

Apr 5, 2023

Mr. Bobby Carroll Easterling, 90, of Hartsville, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Wednesday morning, April 5th, 2023, while at home with his family.

A native and lifelong resident of Hartsville, Mr. Easterling was a son of the late Carroll L. & Ruby Chapman Easterling.  Bobby Carroll was an amazing father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who greatly loved...

Kathy Marlow

Kathy Marlow

Apr 1, 2023

 

We are honored to publish Miss Marlow's obituary for local friends and family.  Dunbar Funeral Home are handling the arrangements in Columbia.

The family of Kathy Marlow, 72, announces with deep sorrow her passing on April 1, 2023 at Lowcountry Community Hospice House of Summerville, SC.

 

Kathy was born in Harmony, NC on January 27, 1951, to the...

Phillip Douglas Sansbury

Phillip Douglas Sansbury

Mar 29, 2023

Mr. Phillip Douglas Sansbury, 66, of Hartsville, passed away Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, while at McLeod Health of Florence.  

He was a son of the late Laverne & Shirley Jordan Sansbury and was a graduate of Lamar High School.

Surviving are his sister, Pat (Michael) Sparrow and his brother, Mitchell (Donna) Sansbury.

He was preceded in death by his...

Donald Jennings Outlaw

Donald Jennings Outlaw

Mar 29, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Funeral services for Donald Jennings (Donnie) Outlaw, age 66 will be held Saturday at 2:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Trae Smoak will officiate. Burial will be in the Damascus Cemetery .directed by Norton Funeral. Visitation will be Friday 5-7 at the funeral home.

Donnie was born in Hartsville a son of the late William Jennings...

Fred Junior Hudson

Fred Junior Hudson

Mar 27, 2023

 

We are honored to post the obituary of Bishop Hudson for local family and friends. Goldfinch Funeral Home in Conway are conducting the arrangements.   Bishop Fred Junior Hudson, retiredBishop Hudson passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home in Conway, SC. He was born inErwin, NC a son of the late Griffin Hudson and Dora Rayal...

Louise B. Johnson

Louise B. Johnson

Mar 23, 2023

Mrs. Louise B. Johnson, 93, of Camden, went to be with The Lord on Thursday morning, March 23rd, 2023, while at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center.

Born in Bishopville, Mrs. Johnson was a daughter of the late Woodrow & Naomi Troublefield Barrett.  Louise loved spending time outdoors, working in her flowers.  She retired from Bishopville Manufacturing after 35 years of service...

Walter (Wootsie) Hopkins

Walter (Wootsie) Hopkins

Mar 19, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. Walter (Wootsie) Hopkins, age 91 went to his Heavenly Home on March 19 while at the McLeod Hospice House.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:00 at the New Market United Methodist Church. Rev. Corinthia Mack will officiate.  Burial will be in the Westview Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Olin H Griggs

Olin H Griggs

Mar 18, 2023

 

Hartsville, S.C. Olin Hewitt Griggs, age 86, went to his Heavenly Home on March 18, 2023 while at McLeod RMC. Funeral services will be held Wednesday March 22 at 11:00 am at the Kelleytown Baptist Church. Dr. Michael Madaris, Rev. Rod Elliott and Rev. Gary Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in the Kelleytown Baptist Church Cemetery directed by...

Illa Ruth Tuten

Illa Ruth Tuten

Mar 17, 2023

Mrs. Illa Ruth Tuten, age 74 went to her Heavenly Home at the residence of her daughter in Beaufort, N.C. with her loving family by her side.

Funeral services will be held Thursday March 23 at 3:00 pm at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Jeff Williams and Rev. Mike Whitt will officiate. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm –...

James Sidney Outlaw, Sr.

James Sidney Outlaw, Sr.

Mar 16, 2023

Mr. James Sidney Outlaw, Sr., 87, of Bishopville, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday evening, March 16th, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Kershaw County, Mr. Outlaw was a son of the late Willie Ervin & Anna Galloway Outlaw.  He enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening, and raising chickens.  James Sidney served our country in the...

Henrietta Peavy Smith

Henrietta Peavy Smith

Mar 16, 2023

Hartsville, SC

Henrietta Peavy Smith died on March 16, 2023 at her home, the last of her generation, having survived her parents, Benjamin Oliver and Janie (Roscoe) Peavy, a brother and 5 sisters. She was born in Lancaster, SC   Known to her family as 'mema', Henrietta was a master of talents; her culinary skills,  cooking everything from scratch are family legend...

Shirley Trulove Huggins

Shirley Trulove Huggins

Mar 15, 2023

Please do not order flowers through our site for the services of Mrs. Huggins.  All flower orders should be directed to the Kiser Funeral Home website, who is serving the family.

Cheraw, SC

Shirley Trulove Huggins, 80, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  Born, February 19, 1943 in Wilmington, NC, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Earl and...

Paul Roosevelt Hunter, Jr.

Paul Roosevelt Hunter, Jr.

Mar 13, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. Paul Roosevelt (PJ) Hunter, Jr. age 55 went home to be with his Lord & Savior on March 13 while at Carolina Pines RMC with his loving family by his side. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 at the New Providence Baptist Church. Rev. Cliff Leonard will officiate. Burial will be in the Darlington Memory...

Gretchen Allen Parrott

Gretchen Allen Parrott

Mar 13, 2023

Florence, SC

Graveside services of Remembrance for Gretchen Allen Parrott age will be held 3:00pm Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.  Pastor Johnny McDaniel and Pastor Matt Walton will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  Visitation will be Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm at Norton Funeral Home.

Gretchen passed away Monday, March 13, 2023.  She was born in Silver Spring, Maryland the...

Gay Nell Horton

Gay Nell Horton

Mar 11, 2023

Mrs. Gay Nell Horton, 86, of McBee, peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord on Saturday afternoon, March 11th, 2023, while surrounded by her family.

Her service will be conducted at 11:00 on Wednesday morning, March 15th, 2023, from the Hartsville Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  Reverend Tim Williams and Reverend Duane Stegall will officiate with burial following in...

Wayne Marshall Reed, II

Wayne Marshall Reed, II

Mar 7, 2023

 

Wayne Marshall Reed, II of Chapin, South Carolina passed away on March 7, 2023 at 12:27 PM. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina to his parents, Virginia Anne Fishburne and Marshall L. Reed.  

Growing up in Columbia, SC, Wayne grew fond of the arts: music, art and architecture. As his passion grew, he decided to attend Clemson...

Charles Eugene Davis II

Charles Eugene Davis II

Mar 5, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Charles Eugene Davis II, age 55 passed away March 5 at Carolina Pines RMC. No services are planned at this time.

Norton Funeral Home is honored to serve the Davis family.

"Memories are the Legacy of Love"

Allen Byrd

Allen Byrd

Mar 4, 2023

 

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. Allen Byrd, age 76 passed away Saturday March 4, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Mr. Byrd was born June 11, 1946 in the Byrdtown Community of Darlington County to the late Geter and Ella Mae Hodge Byrd.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church...

Bennie Walter Davis

Bennie Walter Davis

Mar 3, 2023

 

Bishopville, SC

Mr. Bennie Walter Davis age 72  passed away on March 3rd, 2023 at MUSC Health Columbia after a short illness.  Bennie was born in Lee County on June 22, 1950 to the late Odell Lee and Ather Lee Davis.

He retired from Duke Energy after 29 years.  He was also employed by Daniel Construction for many years. ...