Obituaries

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Ricky D-Arcy Davis

Ricky D-Arcy Davis

Jul 16, 2025

Ricky D’arcy Davis, born on September 7, 1954, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 70. Ricky lived a life marked by deep love and a generous spirit. Known for his warm smile and easy laugh, he brought light and kindness to every room he entered. He was a devoted son, brother and friend whose heart...

Hyman Beasley Lee

Hyman Beasley Lee

Jul 14, 2025

Hartsville, SC

Hyman Beasley Lee, born on August 30, 1941, in Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. His profound impact on those around him will be cherished by his family and friends who remember him as a dedicated husband, father, and beloved papa.

Hyman proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard Reserves, and later,...

Charles Hayden

Charles Hayden

Jul 14, 2025

Hartsville, S.C.

Charles Hayden, aged 74, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Born and raised in Hartsville, South Carolina, Charles dedicated his life to hard work and finding joy in the everyday. Throughout his 3-year journey with cancer, he remained positive, witty, steadfast and active until his last few days here on earth.

He enjoyed many careers,...

Jonathan Walsh Lucas

Jonathan Walsh Lucas

Jul 11, 2025

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. Jonathan Walsh Lucas age 68 passed away July 11, while at the McLeod Hospital House.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt. Elon Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jonathan was born in Manning, a son...

Carlton E Stevens

Carlton E Stevens

Jul 8, 2025

Bishopville, S.C.

Our hearts are sad as we announce the passing of our beloved family member Carlton Eugene Stevens at Carolina Regional Hospital July 8th.

Carlton was born in Bishopville, a son of the late Willie Ellis and Geneva Boykin Stevens. Carlton retired from the SC DOT and was an avid animal farmer and hunter. He served in the Army at Ft....

Ricky Lynn Coulter

Ricky Lynn Coulter

Jul 5, 2025

Bishopville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Ricky Lynn Coulter. Mr. Coulter, age 66, passed away July 5 while at Providence Hospital in Columbia after a battle with several medical issues.

Ricky is lovingly remembered by surviving family including Carol Myhand, his loving partner of many years; children Bobby (Dawn) Coulter of Lexington, SC, Jamie...

Wendy Johnson Smith

Wendy Johnson Smith

Jun 30, 2025

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Wendy Johnson Smith, age 63 passed away June 30 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Wendy was born in Hartsville a daughter of the late Sam Johnson and Doris Beasley Johnson. She retired from Wal Mart after 19 years of Service.

Surviving is her husband, Thomas Marion (Tommy) Smith, Hartsville; two sons, Justin Smith, Hartsville and...

Henry Franklin "Frank" Watkins, Sr.

Henry Franklin "Frank" Watkins, Sr.

Jun 29, 2025

Henry Franklin (Frank) Watkins, Sr., age 78, of Hartsville SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 while in comfort care at McLeod Hospice House.

Born on October 20, 1946, in Chesterfield County, Frank was the son of the late Thomas Clifton Watkins and the late Verlie E Curtis Watkins Jones. He was a very intelligent man, self-taught in Chemistry...

Jerry Lee Moore, II

Jerry Lee Moore, II

Jun 29, 2025

Darlington, SC

     With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce the passing of Mr. Jerry Lee Moore, II. Jerry passed away early Sunday morning, June 29th, 2025, at the age of 47.

     Mr. Moore was born in Hartsville, a son of Jerry Lee Moore and the late Violet Jeanette Moore. Jerry, a devoted husband, and father was a good man...

Jerome Daniel "Danny" Kirkland

Jerome Daniel "Danny" Kirkland

Jun 29, 2025

Jerome Daniel "Danny" Kirkland, born on January 22, 1957, transitioned to eternal rest on June 29, 2025, at the age of 68. A man of remarkable character and unwavering dedication, Danny was not only a skilled mechanic but also an emblem of love and resilience, having proudly served at Pee Dee Fleet until his retirement, where he earned the affectionate...

Margie Riley Gainey

Margie Riley Gainey

Jun 25, 2025

The following obituary is being posted by Norton Funeral Home as a courtesy to local family and friends of Mrs. Gainey. All services have been entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield. 

Hartsville, SC

Mrs. Margie Brower Riley Gainey, age 84, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A Celebration of Life Funeral service will be 6:00 PM Monday, June 30,...

Chelsea Crowley

Chelsea Crowley

Jun 25, 2025

In the embrace of loving memories and shared laughter, we gather to celebrate the life of Chelsea Crowley, who departed this world on June 25, 2025, at Prisma Health Children's Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Born on October 13, 2009, Chelsea was a radiant light whose joyful spirit touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Chelsea...

Brenda Elaine Chandler

Brenda Elaine Chandler

Jun 23, 2025

Hartsville, SC

     We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Brenda Elaine Chandler.  Brenda passed away while at home on Monday evening, June 23rd, 2025, at the age of 53.

     A native of Hartsville, she was a daughter of the late Joel Leslie & Elizabeth Kay Bradshaw Dixon.  Brenda enjoyed animals, and loved spending time with...

Ellen Stephens Brown

Ellen Stephens Brown

Jun 21, 2025

Ellen Brown of Lucknow passed gently from this life on June 21st at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence. An eighth- generation and life-long South Carolinian, she was 85 years old. The first of five children, Ellen was born and raised in the Shamrock Community near Bethune by her parents, Jack and Frances Ingram Stephens. Growing up, she never much...

Barbara Jean Hylla

Barbara Jean Hylla

Jun 20, 2025

Hartsville, SC

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Barbara Jean Hylla. Barbara, 76, passed away Friday evening, June 20th, 2025, while at home with her family.

    Mrs. Hylla was born in Rome, NY, a daughter of the late William C. & Fay Machamer Smith. When remembering Barbara’s life, her children remember how...

Randy Joe Howle

Randy Joe Howle

Jun 20, 2025

Society Hill, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Randy Joe Howle. Randy was born in Hartsville a son of Mrs. Joyce Spence Howle and the late Lawrence Wilson Howle. He was a Truck Driver

Surviving is his mother, Joyce Spence Howle, Society Hill; one son, Corey (Taylor) Howle, Cassatt; one daughter, Megan Howle, Lumberton, N.C.; one...

Heidi Michelle Robertson

Heidi Michelle Robertson

Jun 19, 2025

Bishopville, SC

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Heidi Michelle Robertson. Heidi, 54, passed away Thursday morning, June 19th, 2025, while at MUSC Health – Florence, with her family by her side.

    Heidi, a resident of Lee County, was a daughter of the late Curtis Mitchell Robertson & Patsy Hudson Thompson. She...

Roy Fate Winburn, Jr.

Roy Fate Winburn, Jr.

Jun 17, 2025

Hartsville, SC

    With heavy hearts, but with gratefulness to God, we announce the passing of Roy Fate Winburn, Jr. Roy, a true servant to his family and friends, went home to be with his Lord and rejoin his family on Tuesday morning, June 17th, 2025, at the age of 85.

    Mr. Winburn was born in Darlington County, a...

Mr. Charlie Stephens

Mr. Charlie Stephens

Jun 14, 2025

James Charlie Stephens, surrounded by loved ones, entered into heaven on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 84.He leaves a legacy through his wife of 56 years, Patsy (Pat) Stephens; daughter Julie Stephens Immanuel (Andrew) of Guam; son Charles Paul Stephens (Andrea) of Bethune; and eight grandchildren: Samuel Immanuel, Rachel Stephens Wise (Kaleb), Nathanael Immanuel, Anna Grace Stephens,...

Lonnie Wayne (Mac) McCutchen II

Lonnie Wayne (Mac) McCutchen II

Jun 12, 2025

Gastonia, N.C.

Lonnie Wayne (Mac) McCutchen II, passed away June 12, 2025 at the age of 53. Mac was living and working in Gastonia, N.C. at the time of his death.

Mac was born May 11, 1972 in Florence a son of Shirley Marlow McCutchen and the late Wayne McCutchen. He graduated from Hartsville High School in 1990 and was employed as...