Recent Obituaries
Pamela Raellen Hawkins
Apr 9, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
Pam Raellen Hawkins went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, after fighting a good fight, finishing her course, and keeping the faith, as Jesus calls all His children to do.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Sunday at 4:00 pm at the First Southern Methodist Church directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Philip...
Wilfredo Francia Villaluz
Mar 29, 2025
Wilfredo "Bobbit" Francia Villaluz was a beloved husband to Evangelina, a devoted father to TJ (Vianca), Kristienne (Brian), and Kevin (Jelica), a proud grandfather to Sean, Klay, Kirsten, Kervin, Kaylie, Miguelle, and his late grandchild, Kheli, and a cherished brother to Jose (Lourdes), Gene (Harold), Betty (Tony), and Sharon. He exemplified strength, kindness, and selflessness, bringing laughter to every gathering...
Jack Cameron Faulkner
Mar 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jack Cameron Faulkner, infant son of Jameson and Savage Faulkner, who departed this life on March 28, 2025.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving parents, Jameson and Savage Faulkner of Bishopville; his maternal grandparents, Cam and Stacie Watson of Florence; and his paternal grandparents, Missy and Phillip Richards of...
Stephen Mark Petker
Mar 26, 2025
Stephen M. Petker passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, March 26th at the age of 79.
Throughout his life, Steve was proficient in many areas. He was a speech pathologist for the school systems, he owned several restaurants and enjoyed the roles of cooking and management. He loved working in the yard, golfing, building projects around the house and...
Lydia Hinson Jones
Mar 24, 2025
Lydia Hinson Jones was born on June 25, 1937 in the Mt. Pisgah community to the late Charlie H. and Mazalee Horton Hinson. She passed away on March 24, 2025, at MUSC Kershaw Health in Camden, South Carolina.
For many years, Lydia and her husband, Delton Franklin Jones, Sr., worked together to operate the local Piggly Wiggly, contributing not only to...
Don Terry Stone
Mar 11, 2025
Bishopville, S.C.
Mr. Don Terry Stone, 71, passed away March 11,2025, he entered eternal rest at home in Bishopville. Terry was born on August 27, 1953 in Hanna Pamlico, Son of the late Ansel Cleo Stone and Dora Flowers Stone. He worked as a painter and loved carving wood, building bird houses, gardening, playing the guitar and going fishing. He was...
Edwin Jessie Parnell
Mar 9, 2025
Lamar, S.C.
Edwin Jessie (EJ) Parnell, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, March 9th, 2025, while at his residence.
At the request of Mr. Parnell, there will be no formal service. Please keep his family in your prayers in the days to come.
Mr. Parnell was born in Lamar, a son of the late Edwin...
Carol Lynn Rogers
Mar 7, 2025
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Ms. Carol Lynn Rogers departed this earth for her heavenly home on March 7th, 2025. She was born on June 22nd, 1977. She was the daughter of...
Susan Elizabeth McPherson Tyner
Mar 4, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Elizabeth McPherson Tyner age 64. Susan passed away March 4 with her loving family by her side.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday March 8 at 1:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Ladell Humphries will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service
Susan...
Delores Turner Tolson
Mar 4, 2025
Delores Turner Tolson, born on June 25, 1938, in Hartsville, South Carolina, departed this life peacefully at her home on March 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose greatest joy came from her family and her unwavering faith in the Lord.
Delores dedicated many years of her life to her career...
Richard Eugene Zaretzka
Mar 1, 2025
McBee, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our beloved United States Veterans, Mr. Richard Eugene Zaretzka. Mr. Zaretzka, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 1st, 2025, while surrounded by his family at Carolina Pines RMC.
Mr. Zaretzka was born in Visalia, CA, and proudly served our country in...
Alice Elaine Tyner McLaughlin
Mar 1, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with great joy to announce that Alice Elaine McLaughlin, age 74 went absent from the body and present with the Lord on March 1, 2025, while at home surrounded by her family.
She was delivered by her Father on December 4, 1951, a daughter of the late Willie and Eva Dixon Tyner of Byrdtown. She accepted Jesus into...
William Edward Frierson
Feb 26, 2025
Elder William Edward Frierson, affectionately known as “Billy”, passed away at his home on February 26, 2025. He was born on January 17,1952, in Bishopville, South Carolina, and the first-born son of the late Willie James and Ada Belle Frierson. William grew up in the Blue Pond neighborhood of Bishopville, where he developed a love for sports. He played football...
Tamela B. Menius
Feb 23, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Tamela B. Menius. Ms. Menius age 52 passed away February 23, while at Carolina Pines RMC.
Funeral plans will be announced.
Norton Funeral Home and crematory is honored to serve the Menius family.
Elbert Laneau Hancock
Feb 23, 2025
Hartsville – Elbert Laneau Hancock, 88, husband of Carolyn Huggins Hancock for 68 years, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Morrell’s Rehab Center. Born June 19, 1936, in Lee County, he was the son of Waddy Laneau Hancock and Mary Maxcy Hancock.
Elbert was a retired educator with Darlington County Schools. During his 27 years with the school system, he...
Robert Gregory Amerson
Feb 23, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Memorial services for Robert G. Amerson (Robby), aged sixty-eight (68), will be held at 2:00 on Sunday afternoon, March 2nd, 2025, from the Norton Funeral Home Chapel. Services are to be officiated by Dr. James R. Samuel and the family will be receiving friends following the service at the funeral home.
Robby was known and loved by many. Having...
Mr. Bingham Randolph Davis, Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
Mr. Bingham Randolph Davis, Jr., a distinguished civil engineer and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on February 18, 1936, in Bishopville, South Carolina, Bingham grew up on a farm where the values of hard work and dedication were ingrained in him from an early age. He spent countless hours...
Sandra Elaine Champ
Feb 17, 2025
Dalzell, SC
Mrs. Sandra Elaine Champ, 66, passed away Monday evening, February 17th, 2025, while at McCoy Nursing Center.
Born in Savannah, GA, Mrs. Champ was a daughter of the late Ivan & Phylis McCollum. She worked with Walmart for 19 years as a Customer Service Representative. Sandra enjoyed writing and taking pictures; if you saw her coming,...
William Cleatus Chandler
Feb 16, 2025
Hartsville, SC
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. William Cleatus “Big Billy” Chandler. Billy, 64, passed away during the early morning hours of Sunday, February 16th, 2025, while at Agape House of Lexington, with his family.
Mr. Chandler was born in Burlington, NC, a son of the late William Kenneth & Elizabeth Smith Chandler....
Delton "Booger" Flowers
Feb 15, 2025
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Delton Flowers. Delton passed away during the early morning hours of Saturday, February 15th, 2025, at the age of 63, while surrounded by his family.
Mr. Flowers, affectionately known by his family as “Booger,” was born Hartsville, a son of the late Roland F....