Obituaries

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Wayne Stancil Clanton

Wayne Stancil Clanton

Jan 29, 2023

Oakboro, NC

After a brief illness, Wayne Stancil Clanton passed away on January29, 2023. He was born on November 1, 1949 to Stancil and Lucille Clanton of Hartsville SC. 

He leaves behind his wife Marcia , children Lisa, Todd, Sean and Trevor (Haley) and grandchildren Emerson, Liam, Norah and Eleanor. He was preceded in death by a daughter Renee.

There...

Sylvia Moore Jones

Sylvia Moore Jones

Jan 29, 2023

Mrs. Sylvia Moore Jones, 81, of Hartsville, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday afternoon, January 29th, 2023, with her family by her side.

Her service will be conducted at 2:00 on Tuesday afternoon, January 31st, 2023, from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home with Reverend Ken Hughes, Johnnie Jones, Jamie McKenzie, and Nathan McKenzie officiating.  Burial will follow in...

Raymond Frank DePaul

Raymond Frank DePaul

Jan 28, 2023

Mr. Raymond Frank “Ray” DePaul, 81, of Florence, SC passed peacefully at his home in Darlington County on Saturday morning, January 28th, 2023.

A service in remembrance of his life will be conducted at a future date.

Known as “Ray from Eastern,” Mr. DePaul was born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Mildred Liparote & Frank DePaul. ...

James Gardner Howle, Sr.

James Gardner Howle, Sr.

Jan 27, 2023

Hartsville, S.C,

Funeral services for James Gardner Howle, Sr. age 72 will be held Sunday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Marvin Griggs will officiate. Burial will be in the LDS Cemetery in Society Hill. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the Chapel.

Mr. Howle was born in Hartsville a son of the...

James Arthur (Art) Hawkins

James Arthur (Art) Hawkins

Jan 23, 2023

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for James Arthur (Art) Hawkins age 53, will be held Thursday at 3:00 at the Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Bobby James and Rev. Rob Brazell will officiate. Burial will be in the Wayside Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Mr....

Jessie Bernard Avins, Sr.

Jessie Bernard Avins, Sr.

Jan 17, 2023

Bishopville, S.C.

Graveside services for Jessie Bernard Avins, Sr. age 83, will be held Thursday at 3:00 at the Wayside Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Nathaniel (Nat) Brown and Timothy Baird will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday 1:30 – 2:30 pm at the funeral home.

Mr. Avins was born in Sumter a son of the late...

Sherri Lynn Winburn

Sherri Lynn Winburn

Jan 13, 2023

Miss Sherri Lynn Winburn, 55, of Hartsville, went to be with Jesus on Friday morning, January 13th, 2023, while at home. 

Her service will be conducted by the graveside of the New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery at 2:00 on Monday afternoon, January 16th, 2023, with Reverend Danny Winburn officiating.  The family will be speaking with friends following the service at...

Jessie Purvis

Jessie Purvis

Jan 11, 2023

Mrs. Jessie R. Purvis, 95, of Bishopville, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday morning, January 11th, 2023, while at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center.

Her service will be conducted by the graveside of Evergreen Cemetery in Sumter at 11:00 on Saturday morning, January 14th, 2023, with Reverend Rhonda Mooneyhan officiating.  The family will be receiving friends Friday evening,...

Glenn Horton

Glenn Horton

Jan 10, 2023

Bishopville, SC

Services of Remembrance for Glenn Horton age 70 will be held 3:00pm Saturday at St. Matthew United Methodist Church.  Pastor Champ Squires will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services in the church.

Mr. Horton passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.  He...

Judy Ann Easterling

Judy Ann Easterling

Jan 9, 2023

Judy Ann Easterling, 80, passed away into the arms of Jesus on January 9, 2023. 

Her service will be conducted at 11:00 on Saturday morning, January 14th, 2023, from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home with burial following in Magnolia Cemetery.  The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  

Judy was...

Kenneth David "Yogi" King, Sr.

Kenneth David "Yogi" King, Sr.

Jan 7, 2023

Hartsville, SC

Graveside services for Kenneth David “Yogi” King, Sr. age 89 will be held 2:00pm Sunday at First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge Cemetery.  Pastor Wayne Cash will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  Visitation will follow the services.

Mr. King passed away on January 7, 2023.  He was born in Roland, NC the son of the late Spencer...

Richard Elliott McCoy

Richard Elliott McCoy

Jan 7, 2023

Summerton, S.C.

Mr. Richard Elliott McCoy age 81 formally of McBee, passed away January 7, at McLeod RMC. Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 11 at 3:00 pm at the Union United Methodist Church. Rev. Paige Wheeler and Rev. Charlie Short will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Mr. McCoy was...

Evelyn Adams

Evelyn Adams

Jan 6, 2023

Mrs. Evelyn Adams age 75 passed away January 6 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Cliff Leonard will officiate. Burial will be in the Harris Creek Cemetery in Society Hill. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Adams was born in Society Hill a daughter...

Minnie Lou Brown

Minnie Lou Brown

Jan 6, 2023

Bishopville, S.C.

Mrs. Minnie Lou Brown age 100 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6 while at McCoy Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Nathaniel (Nat) Brown will officiate. Burial will be in the Cedar Creek Baptist...

Mary Vincent Boykin

Mary Vincent Boykin

Jan 6, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Mary Vincent Boykin, age 77 passed away January 6 while at Carolina Pines RMC. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 3-5 pm at the funeral home.

Mary was born in Hartsville a daughter of the late Fuller O’Neal...

Perry B Outlaw

Perry B Outlaw

Jan 5, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. Perry B. Outlaw age 81 passed away January 5 at the McLeod Hospice House. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 4:00 at the Westview Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Jimmy Beck will officiate.  The family will be receiving friends at the residence at 1115 Pineneedle Road, Hartsville, S.C.  Visitation will be held after the...

Lola Mae Tucker "Scooter" James

Lola Mae Tucker "Scooter" James

Jan 4, 2023

Mrs. Lola Mae Tucker “Scooter” James, 75, of Hartsville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 4th, 2023, while at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.

Her service will be conducted at 1:00 on Saturday afternoon, January 7th, 2023, from Clyde Church of God with Bishop Daniel Poston officiating.  The family will be receiving friends one hour prior...

Mary Amerson Scurry

Mary Amerson Scurry

Jan 2, 2023

Bishopville, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Mary Amerson Scurry.

Mrs. Scurry age 87 passed away Monday morning in Sumter, SC.

Services will be 3:00pm Thursday, from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home in Bishopville.  Burial will be in Ashwood Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at...

Rev. Alan Kubach

Rev. Alan Kubach

Jan 1, 2023

Rembert, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rev. Alan Kubach.

Rev. Kubach passed away on January 1, 2023.

Memorial services will be held 2:00pm Sunday, January 22, 2023 from the St. John United Methodist Church.  Pastor Debra Anderson-Joe will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home and Crematory, Bishopville Chapel.  Burial will be in the church...

Teddy Wayne Ray

Teddy Wayne Ray

Dec 31, 2022

We are honored to post Mr. Ray's obituary for local friends and family.

Teddy Wayne Ray was received into the arms of the Lord on December 31, 2022. Ted was born September 5, 1968, the second and youngest son of Ben and Alma Ray (Jarvis). Ted was raised in Kentucky, but his life journey took him to Pennsylvania and Georgia....