Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Dorothy Powell Hickson

Dorothy Powell Hickson

Feb 3, 2025

Bishopville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Powell Hickson of Bishopville on February 3, while at the McLeod Hospice House.

Graveside services will be held Thursday February 6 at 1:00 at the Ashwood Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville. Rev. Timmy Lee will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service...

Angela Denise Carpenter

Angela Denise Carpenter

Feb 2, 2025

We are saddened to announce the death of Angela Denise Carpenter age 52. Ms. Carpenter passed away February 2, 2025 while at the McLeod Hospice House.

Funeral plans and obituary will be posted later.

Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Carpenter family.

Deborah Beasley Banks Brown

Deborah Beasley Banks Brown

Feb 2, 2025

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Beasley Banks Brown, age 73 on February 2, 2025 while at her residence.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Deborah was born in Darlington a daughter of the late...

Judith Chapman Howell

Judith Chapman Howell

Feb 1, 2025

Florence, S.C.

Judith Chapman Howell, 80, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Judy was born in Austin, TX in 1944 to the late Floyd L. Chapman and Clara Margaret.

Graveside services will be held Thursday February 6 at 10:00 am at the Florence Memorial Gardens directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Greg Batchelor will officiate. Visitation will be following the service...

Judy Hoffman Barr

Judy Hoffman Barr

Jan 27, 2025

McBee, S.C.

Mrs. Judy Hoffman Barr age 81, went to her Heavenly Home on January 27, 2025 while at McCoy Nursing Center. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 at the Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville directed by Norton Funeral Home. Mr. Steve Winburn will officiate. Visitation will be following the service at the graveside.

Mrs. Barr was born in McBee, a...

Renee Tallon Peavy

Renee Tallon Peavy

Jan 26, 2025

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Renee Tallon Peavy. Mrs. Peavy age 68 passed away on January 26, 2025 while at MUSC in Charleston.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday January 31, 2025, at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. Burial will be at 1:00 on January...

Richard Oliver Wetmore, Jr.

Richard Oliver Wetmore, Jr.

Jan 25, 2025

Bishopville, SC 

     Mr. Richard Oliver “Dick” Wetmore, Jr., 82, of the Lucknow community, passed away on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, while at home.

     Mr. Wetmore was born in Norfolk, VA, a son of the late Richard Oliver, Sr. & Emma Virginia Carnes Wetmore. Dick enjoyed spending time on the golf course and shooting pool. He loved attending church...

Willie Lee Roach

Willie Lee Roach

Jan 18, 2025

Willie Lee Roach, husband of the late Judy Roach, passed away on January 18, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House. Born on June 23, 1936, Willie lived a life marked by humility, kindness, and an unwavering spirit that touched everyone he encountered.

He leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished by his beloved family. Left to honor his memory are his devoted...

Frankie Rochelle Rabon

Frankie Rochelle Rabon

Jan 15, 2025

Camden, SC 

     Mrs. Frankie Rochelle Rabon, 65, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 15th, 2025, while at MUSC Health – Columbia, with her family by her side.

     A native of Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Rabon was a daughter the late James & Betty Bailey Herron and Walter, Sr. & Almetta Phillips.  As a child, Frankie overcame Polio, having to...

Debbie Ann Spaziani

Debbie Ann Spaziani

Jan 15, 2025

Hartsville, SC 

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Debbie Ann Spaziani. Mrs. Spaziani, 69, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 15th, 2025, while at home, surrounded by her family.

     Debbie was born in Oneonta, NY, a daughter of the late Winfield & Doris Cole Mattice. Describing Debbie in just one paragraph is not...

Leon Yates

Leon Yates

Jan 15, 2025

Leon Yates, a beloved member of the Hartsville community, passed away on January 15, 2025, in his hometown of Hartsville, South Carolina. Born on December 27, 1954, Leon had a remarkable career in the Nuclear sector and with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), where he made significant contributions throughout his working life.

A proud alumnus of Hartsville High School and Wingate...

Chance McKay "Bubba" Watford

Chance McKay "Bubba" Watford

Jan 10, 2025

Chance McKay "Bubba" Watford, born on April 9, 1997, in Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away on January 10, 2025, A beloved, son, father, brother, and friend, Bubba was known for his vibrant personality and boundless energy that touched the lives of those around him.

From a young age, Bubba embraced life as a big goofball, never meeting a stranger and always...

Shannon Rowe Freeman

Shannon Rowe Freeman

Jan 8, 2025

Hartsville, S.C.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Shannon Rowe Freeman.  Shannon, 55, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Wednesday morning, January 8th, 2025, while at McLeod Regional Medical Center. 

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery. Steve Winburn will officiate. Visitation...

Jack Edward Rhoad

Jack Edward Rhoad

Jan 6, 2025

McBee, S.C.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Jack Edward Rhoad, age 77 who passed away at Carolina Pines RMC on January 6, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday January 9, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Father Dan Papineau will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will be in the McBee...

Lloyd Henderson Seiler, Jr.

Lloyd Henderson Seiler, Jr.

Jan 5, 2025

Hartsville, SC 

     We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Lloyd Henderson Seiler, Jr.  Mr. Seiler passed away on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at the age of 73.

     The care of Mr. Seiler has been entrusted to Norton Funeral Home & Crematory, who will publish his complete obituary in the coming days.  

Alice Rebecca Boykin Gardner

Alice Rebecca Boykin Gardner

Jan 4, 2025

McBee, S.C.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Alice Rebecca Boykin Gardner on January 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday January 7, 2025, at Harmony Baptist Church. Rev. Tim Stephens will officiate. Burial will be in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Hilda Melton Brown

Hilda Melton Brown

Jan 3, 2025

Hartsville, S.C.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Hilda Melton Brown age 80 on January 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 at the Tabernacle Methodist Church. Rev. Gerald Parker will officiate. Burial will be in the Tabernacle Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the...

Carolyn McGee Snell

Carolyn McGee Snell

Jan 2, 2025

Bishopville, SC 

     Mrs. Carolyn McGee Snell, 86, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 2nd, 2025, while at MUSC - Kershaw Health Medical Center, with her family by her side.

     Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville. Rev. Bruce Watford will officiate. Burial will be in the High Hill True Light Church...

Kimberly Lynn Newsome

Kimberly Lynn Newsome

Jan 1, 2025

Patrick, SC 

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Miss Kimberly Lynn Newsome. Kimberly was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, at the age of 33.

     Miss Newsome was born in Cheraw, a daughter of Sheila Wallace Newsome and the late, Harry Newsome, Sr. She loved going to beach...

John Warner Gathings

John Warner Gathings

Dec 31, 2024

Hartsville, SC

     Mr. John Warner Gathings, 55, passed away Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, while at home.

     Mr. Gathings was born in Cheraw, a son of James Warner Gathings and the late, Johnsie Davis Gathings. He enjoyed his work with Anderson Brass and would help anyone in need. John also enjoyed listening to music and spending with his friends.

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