Recent Obituaries
Alice Faye Evans Byrd
Jul 27, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Funeral services for Alice Faye Evans Byrd, age 72 will be held Saturday at 11:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Russell Gainey will officiate. Burial will be in the Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. At other times the family will be meeting at the residence of...
William David Hopkins
Jul 24, 2023
Sumter, S.C.
William David Hopkins passed away 7/24/23 after a long illness. He was born in Sumter, 12/9/51. He was the son of the late Harrison Hopkins and Rosa March Hopkins, the husband of Mary Ann Kelly Hopkins.
David retired from Monti Inc in June 2020 and was previously employed with Bosh in Sumter and Reeves Brothers in Bishopville....
Teebie Joshua "TJ" Lee
Jul 22, 2023
Mr. Teebie Joshua “TJ” Lee, 50, of Florence, passed away Saturday, July 22nd, 2023.
A native and lifelong resident of Florence County, he was a son of the late Leonard Edward & Patricia Spivey Lee. TJ was known for being able to fix anything. He loved his family and was very strong in his faith in God.
Surviving is his...
Danny Howard Yates
Jul 17, 2023
Danny Howard Yates 76 of Drakes Branch Va. passed away July 17, 2023.Danny was a retired over the road truck driver and owner-operator.Danny had a kind gentle soul who enjoyed his retirement talking withand visiting his brothers and sister as often as he could. He enjoyedfishing, camping and riding around on his tractor. He and the love ofhis life Jane...
Michael Charles Wilson
Jul 16, 2023
Mr. Michael Charles Wilson, 55, of Anderson, SC and formerly of Hartsville, SC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16th, 2023, at his residence.
Michael was born and raised in Hartsville, SC. He was a creative multi-craftsman, master-mason, and stone-setter. Mikey was loved by all who knew him for his kindness and thoughtful, quiet nature. He enjoyed fishing and spending...
Darian Monroe Sullivan
Jul 15, 2023
McBee, S.C.
Mr. Darian Monroe Sullivan age 52 passed away July 15 at his residence with his loving family by his side. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville. Brent Bishop will officiate. Burial will be in the McBee Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday 5-7 pm at the...
Robert Gerald Howle, Sr.
Jul 11, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Mr. Robert Gerald Howle, Sr. age 78 passed away July 11 at his residence.
Mr. Howle was born in Hartsville, a son of the late Joel Mitchell Howle and Lois Hill Hoffman. He served his country well in the U.S. Navy and will be interred in the Florence National Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. He was...
Elaine Seay Hedgepeth
Jul 9, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Elaine Hedgepeth age 81 went to her Heavenly Home on July 9 while at Carolina Pines RMC. A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday July 13 at 11:00 am at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Lin Kirkman will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Hedgepeth was born in...
Vicky Edna Snyder
Jul 9, 2023
Hartsville, SC
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Vicky Edna Snyder age 66 will be held 3:30pm Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Father Dan Papineau will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home. A visitation of remembrance will be 2:00-3:00pm Thursday at Norton Funeral Home.
Mrs. Snyder passed away on July 9, 2023, due to complications from liver disease. Vicky was the...
Jeffery Allan Wilson
Jul 8, 2023
Mr. Jeffery Allan Wilson, 59, of McBee, passed away Saturday, July 8th, 2023, while at home.
Jeff was born in Virginia, a son of Kay Gainey and the late, Crawford Gainey. He loved collecting coins and trying to find their value. He also enjoyed doing woodwork, bottle collecting, and taking care of his mom.
Surviving is his children: Brandon (Gabriell)...
Barbara Lynn Raines Hatchell
Jul 8, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Memorial services for Barbara Lynn Raines Hatchell age 77, will be held Tuesday at 6:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Fennell will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Lynn was born in Hartsville, a daughter of the late Willie Edwin Raines, Jr. and Johnnie Outlaw Raines. She...
Frank Winburn, Jr.
Jul 7, 2023
Mr. Frank Winburn, Jr., 74, of Hartsville, passed away Friday, July 7th, 2023, while at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. Frank, a son of the late Frank, Sr. & Mildred Gainey Winburn, was a lifelong resident of Darlington County. He served as a lead mechanic for Donna Jean’s Chevrolet and later, Dean’s Auto Service, where he retired from. Mr....
Amanda Leigh Scearce
Jul 4, 2023
On July 4, 2023, Amanda Leigh Scearce (46) peacefully entered the gates of Heaven and into the arms of Jesus her Savior. She was surrounded by her family as she drew her last breath after along and hard-fought battle against glioblastoma.
Amanda was a dedicated teacher at The Kings Academy in Florence, SC for 10 years. She loved her students...
Lillie Kate Byrd Campbell
Jun 30, 2023
Lillie “Kate” Byrd Campbell
Mrs. Lillie “Kate” Byrd Campbell, 86, passed away on June 30, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Campbell was born in Marion County, a daughter of the late Mr. John C. and Nina Kate Byrd. She was an active member of the Marion Church of God for 66 years. She retired from Raytex after 20 years...
Margaret Jackson Preston Langley
Jun 30, 2023
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Jackson Preston Langley.
Mrs. Langley age 96 passed away on June 30, 2023.
Memorial services will be held 2:00pm Friday, July 7 at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Ken Hughes will officiate. Visitation of Remembrance will be one hour prior to the services at...
Joyce Lundy Corley
Jun 28, 2023
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Joyce Lundy Corley age 77, went to her Heavenly Home on June 28 at her residence. Memorial services will be held on Saturday July 15, 2023 at 3:00 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Dr. Ernest Winburn and Rev. Paul Coward will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Joyce was born...
Bobbie Gainey Crowley
Jun 24, 2023
Hartsville, SC
Graveside services of Remembrance for Bobbie Jean Gainey Crowley age 59 will be 2:00pm Tuesday at Gainey Cemetery. Visitation will follow the services. Services are directed by Norton Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mrs. Crowley passed away on Saturday, June 24 in Florence, SC. She was born in Chesterfield County the daughter of the late Edward Gainey. She...
Sharon Pittsley Montgomery
Jun 24, 2023
Sharon Elaine (Pittsley) Montgomery passed away peacefully from a sudden illness in the morning of Saturday, June 24, 2023. She spent her entire professional life as a Registered Nurse, most of that as an ER Nurse at Marlboro Park Hospital, in Bennettsville, SC. Her wish was to have her ashes interred in the Pittsley family plot in Freetown, Mass. Some...
Alexander (Andy) Morrison Sumner, Jr.
Jun 23, 2023
Hartsville, SC
It is with great sadness that we lost a loving husband, father, Poppie, son, uncle (Unk) and brother. Alexander (Andy) Morrison Sumner, Jr. was known for having a heart of gold and was always willing to help those in need. He was born in Dovesville and resided in Hartsville, SC with his wife of 36 years. He was...
Dwight Alvin Bicking
Jun 23, 2023
Mr. Dwight Alvin Bicking, 66, of McBee, passed away Friday afternoon, June 23rd, 2023, while at MUSC Health – Florence Medical Center.
A native of Drums, PA, Mr. Bicking was a son of Margaret Hawk and the late, Walter Alvin Bicking. Dwight was a big history buff and enjoyed metal detecting. He loved his Harley Davidson and was a part...

