Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Sandra Watkins Strange

Sandra Watkins Strange

Sep 23, 2021

This obituary is being posted as a courtesy to the local family and friends of the Strange family.  Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel are handling the services.

Sandra Watkins Strange was born June 15, 1942 in Bethune, SC and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was a daughter...

Karen Jones Harrison

Karen Jones Harrison

Sep 22, 2021

Mrs. Karen Jones Harrison, 57, of Hartsville, passed away Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 on Tuesday afternoon, September 28th, 2021, from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  The family will be speaking with friends following the service at the funeral home.

A native and lifelong resident of Hartsville,...

Adele Gainey Hill

Adele Gainey Hill

Sep 22, 2021

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Adele Gainey Hill age 67 passed away September 22. A Memorial service will be held Saturday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home with Reverend Lin Kirkman officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Hill was born in Hartsville a daughter of the late...

Sherry Ellison Tallon

Sherry Ellison Tallon

Sep 19, 2021

Sherry Ellison Tallon passed away at her home in Spartanburg, SC on Sunday the 19th of September, 2021 at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her father Heber J. Ellison, and brother David Kim Ellison.

Sherry is survived by her mother Geraldine Cook Ellison, Trudy Watson (sister),  Gary Ellison (brother), and her five children  Dee (Leslie) Tallon, Minnette (Matthew) Lusk, Kevin (Susan) Tallon,Bryant (Jillian)...

Jason Carroll Easterling, Sr.

Jason Carroll Easterling, Sr.

Sep 19, 2021

Loris, S.C.

Private graveside services for Jason Carroll Easterling, Sr. age 38 will be held Wedesday at Magnolia Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Danny Winburn will officiate.

Jason was born in Florence a son of Carroll Williamson Easterling and Cynthia Hall Easterling. He was employed with Xpress Auto in Conway. He was a...

Billy Jack Brownlee, Jr.

Billy Jack Brownlee, Jr.

Sep 18, 2021

Mr. Billy Jack Brownlee, Jr., 26, of Colquitt, GA and currently residing in McBee, SC, passed away Saturday, September 18th, 2021.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Thursday morning, September 23rd, 2021, from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home with Reverend Gilbert Dillard officiating.  The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to...

Brenda Kennedy

Brenda Kennedy

Sep 16, 2021

Graveside services of Remembrance for Brenda Elease Kennedy age 74 will be held 4:00pm Thursday at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.  Pastor Brad Griese will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville Chapel.  The family will visit with friends following the services.

She was born in Camden, SC the daughter of the late...

Donald (Don) Watkins, Sr.

Donald (Don) Watkins, Sr.

Sep 9, 2021

Patrick, SC

Funeral services for Donald Leslie (Don) Watkins Sr. age 83 will be held Saturday at 3:00 at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Rev. Buddy Amerson and Rev. Danny Holley will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be following the service in the Family...

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

Sep 8, 2021

Mr. Gene Kelly, 72, of Hartsville, passed away Wednesday morning, September 8th, 2021, while at home surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday morning, September 11th, 2021, from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home with Reverend Tom McCrea officiating.  Burial with Military Honors provided by Ft. Jackson will follow in...

Garner Lee Simpson

Garner Lee Simpson

Sep 6, 2021

Mr. Garner Lee Simpson age 94, passed away September 5. Funeral services will be held in Summerville, PA at a later date.

Norton Funeral Home is honored to assist the Simpson family in Hartsville.

Christopher "Chris" Ray Keckley

Christopher "Chris" Ray Keckley

Sep 5, 2021

Services of Remembrance for Chris Keckley age 45 will be 4:00pm Thursday at Harmony Baptist Church.  Pastor John Helms, Pastor Luke Morrison and Mr. Josh Enlow will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  The burial will be in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be 3:00-4:00pm Thursday at the church.

Chris passed away Sunday...

Robert Dale Amerson

Robert Dale Amerson

Sep 3, 2021

McBee, S.C.

Funeral services for Robert Dale Amerson, age 62, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Elliott Bryant and Rev. Marvin Griggs will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 5-7 pm at the funeral home.

Dale was born in Bishopville a son...

Charles Hoyt Kelley

Charles Hoyt Kelley

Sep 2, 2021

Mr. Charles Hoyt Kelley age 87 passed away September 2 at McLeod RMC. No funeral services are planned at this time.

Norton Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kelley family.

Essie Mae Jordan Davis

Essie Mae Jordan Davis

Sep 1, 2021

Mrs. Essie Mae Davis of Hartsville, SC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 92. Mrs. Davis was born June 29, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Thomas Mason and Nita Oneal Jordan. She was the last surviving sibling of Thomas and Nita’s 8 children.

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Christinia Ann Pace

Christinia Ann Pace

Aug 31, 2021

Mrs. Christinia Ann Pace, 66, of Hartsville, passed away Tuesday morning, August 31st, 2021, while at the McLeod Hospice House.

At this time, no services will be held.

Chrissy loved all animals, especially her horse, Moonshine; and her fur babies that she cared for as her children.  She will be greatly missed by her friends.

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Florine Crawford Coaxum

Florine Crawford Coaxum

Aug 31, 2021

Florine Crawford Coaxum age 84 passed away August 31 at Lancaster Health & Rehab. No services are planned.

Norton Funeral Home is honored to serve the Coaxum family.

James "Papoo" Rabon

James "Papoo" Rabon

Aug 29, 2021

Camden, SC

Celebration of Life for James (Papoo) Earl Rabon age 58 will be held 2:00pm Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the residence of Ashley Rabon Ellison, 15 Dogwood Spring Road, Bishopville, SC 29010.

Mr. Rabon passed away on Sunday August 29, 2021 at his residence with his loving family...

William Gerald "Gerry" Braddock, Jr.

William Gerald "Gerry" Braddock, Jr.

Aug 26, 2021

Mr. William Gerald “Gerry” Braddock, Jr., 55, of Hartsville, passed away Thursday morning, August 26th, 2021, while at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.

At this time, no services are planned.

A native and lifelong resident of Hartsville, Mr. Braddock was a son of the late William Gerald Braddock, Sr. & Sara Sullivan.  Gerry loved to...

Bruce Leroy Strome

Bruce Leroy Strome

Aug 25, 2021

Mr. Bruce Leroy Strome, 87, of Hartsville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 25th, 2021, while at the McLeod Hospice House.

No services are currently planned.

A native of Troy, OH, Mr. Strome was a son of the late Willard & Marjorie Upp Strome.  He proudly served the United State Military in the Army for 2...

Sybil Kelley Jones

Sybil Kelley Jones

Aug 24, 2021

Mrs. Sybil Kelley Jones of Hartsville, went to be with her Lord & Savior during the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 24th, 2021, at the age of 72.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 on Thursday morning, August 26th, 2021, from the Kelleytown Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Charles McLendon and Reverend Kitrell Benton officiating.  The...