Recent Obituaries
Stephen Lloyd Reames
Jan 28, 2024
Mr. Stephen Lloyd Reames, 74, passed away on January 28, 2024 at The Legacy of Hartsville.Born in Hartsville, SC, he was the son of Carol Spann Reames and Lola Mae Winburn Reames. He and his wife of 53 years, Janet Reames, were members of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Bishopville High School in 1968. Afterwards, he...
Dawn Gena Bassham
Jan 27, 2024
Dawn Gene Bassham, age 68 passed away in Greenville on January 27. Mrs. Bassham was born in Paris, France, the daughter of the late Gennaro Feriange and Dawn Sheila Squscres. She was living in Greenville and previously lived in Bishopville with her late husband Paul Edward Bassham.
No services will be held but she will be interred in the Florence National...
Sarah Elizabeth Brown
Jan 27, 2024
Irmo, S.C.
Sarah Elizabeth Brown age 76 passed away January 27, 2024 at Harbison Shores in Irmo. No services are planned at this time.
Jonathan Sory "Tommy" Thompson, Jr.
Jan 26, 2024
Camden, SC
The family of Jonathan Sory “Tommy” Thompson, Jr., 73, sadly announces his homegoing on Friday morning, January 26th, 2024, while at home with his family.
Tommy was born in Hartsville on September 19th, 1950, to the late Jonathan Sory, Sr. & Eva Dell King Thompson. He was a graduate of Bishopville High School and Sumter...
Geraldine Cook Ellison
Jan 24, 2024
Graveside services for Geraldine Cook Ellison age 92 will be held Sunday at 2:00 at the Magnolia Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Bishop Karl Ensign will officiate. Visitation will be following the graveside service.
Mrs. Ellison was born in Pacolet Mills, S.C. the daughter of the late Dewey Cook and Minnie Etter Bryant Cook. She was a faithful member of...
Rod Travis Shearon
Jan 22, 2024
This obituary is being posted by Norton Funeral Home at the request of the family. All services have been entrusted to J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.
Rod Travis Shearon, 50, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 22, 2024. There will be a private prayer service at the North Charleston location on Friday, January...
Sylvia Ann Manship Traweek
Jan 20, 2024
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Sylvia Ann Manship Traweek age 78 went to her Heavenly Home on January 20 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 at the West Hartsville Baptist Church. Rev. Kevin Walters will officiate. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday...
Rick Morrison
Jan 17, 2024
Florence, SC
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rick Morrison.
Rick age 58 of Florence, SC, formerly of Hartsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to be of service to the Morrison family.
"Memories are the Legacy of Love"
Jennifer Ann Griffith
Jan 17, 2024
Jennifer Ann Griffith, age 70, died peacefully at Carolina Pines hospital in Hartsville, SC on January 17, 2024. She was comforted and surrounded by her three children in her last days.
Jennifer was born on August 12th, 1953 in Ft. Benning, Georgia to her parents Frances Elizabeth Goodwin and Joe Powell Goodwin. She was most recently preceded in death by...
Teresa Lynn Brigman
Jan 15, 2024
Hartsville, SC
We are saddened to announce the passing of Teresa Lynn Brigman.
Teresa age 56 passed away Monday, January 15 while in Florence, SC
Services are incomplete at this time, the family will have a memorial service at a later date.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to be of service to the Brigman family.
"A life so...
Martha Amerson Scurry Risinger
Jan 14, 2024
Mrs. Martha Amerson Scurry Risinger, 90, of Bishopville, SC and formerly of Batesburg, SC, passed away Sunday morning, January 14th, 2024, while at The Retreat at Carolina Bay in Hartsville, SC.
A native of Lamar, Mrs. Risinger was born to the late Clyde & Armetta Kelly Amerson. Martha loved her children, grandchildren, and especially her great-grandchildren. She enjoyed working in...
Michael Hayden
Jan 14, 2024
Hartsville, SC
Graveside services of remembrance for Michael Hayden will be held 3:00pm Wednesday at Clyde Church of God Cemetery. Rev. Bryan Crowley and Rev. Al Kissiah will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday at Norton Funeral Home from 1:00-2:30pm.
Mr. Hayden age 60 passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was born in...
Andrew Hiram Williams
Jan 13, 2024
Andrew Hiram Williams, age 78, of Sumter, SC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13, 2024, after a brief illness.Andrew was married to his loving wife, Vickie Lynn Williams for 20 years. Andy was an avid fisherman and duck hunter and worked in wholesale car sales in and about Hartsville his whole life. He played football...
James Darrell Stroud
Jan 12, 2024
James Darrell Stroud, 65, of Patrick, SC, passed away on January 12th,2024 in Patrick.
Celebration of Life Ceremony will be 5pm Thursday January 25th,2024 at Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Donnie Faulkenbury will officiate. There will not be a Funeral only Ceremony, James Darrell Stroud was donated to science on January 19th to Experience Anatomy Foundation.
James Darrell Stroud was born to Jamie...
Robin Hall Manes
Jan 12, 2024
A visitation of remembrance for Robin Hall Manes age 49 will be held Thursday, 2:00-3:30pm from Norton Funeral Home.
Robin passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was born in Hartsville, SC the daughter of the late James and Jessie Mae Hall Cross.
Robin loved her family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jeffrey Manes,...
Rev. Leslie Beasley Floyd
Jan 11, 2024
Rev. Leslie B. Floyd went to his Heavenly home on January 11, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00pm Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Bible Truth Holiness Church. Rev. Ryver Cook and Rev. Hazel Mixon will officiate. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Rev. Floyd was born in Hartsville. The son of the late...
Edwin Melvin "Eddie" Pate
Jan 8, 2024
Hartsville, SC
Services of Remembrance for Edwin Melvin "Eddie" Pate will be held 2:00pm Thursday, January 11, 2023 at the Hartsville Church of God. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. Patrick Dye and Rev. Gene Alexander will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home. A time of visitation will be held Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm at Norton Funeral Home.
Edwin Melvin “Eddie”...
Nancy June Brogdon Hatchell
Jan 7, 2024
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Nancy June Brogdon Hatchell, age 68 passed away January 7, 2024 at home with her daughter Ann by her side. Funeral services will be held Thursday January 11th at 11:00 am at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Sim Tyner, Sr. will officiate. Burial will be at 3:00 pm at the Manning Cemetery in Manning, S.C. Visitation...
Mildred Ford Hoffman
Jan 6, 2024
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Mildred Ford Hoffman age 78 passed away January 6, 2024. Funeral plans will be announced by Norton Funeral Home.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Hoffman family.
Leon Henry Shoemake
Jan 6, 2024
Hartsville, S.C.
Mr. Leon Henry Shoemake age 84 passed away January 6 while at Morrell Nursing Center. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11:30 at the Darlington Memory Gardens directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. John Griggs will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 till 11:00 am before the service at Norton Funeral Home.
Mr. Shoemake was born in...

