Obituaries

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Philip Andrew Preston

Philip Andrew Preston

Sep 5, 2022

Hartsville, S.C.

Memorial services for Philip Andrew Preston, age 60, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be following the service.

Philip was born in Atlanta, GA a son of Margaret Ann Jackson Langley and the late Hugh Edward Preston, Sr. He was a Navy Veteran.

Surviving is his mother of Hartsville; one...

Sandra Kirkley Ferguson

Sandra Kirkley Ferguson

Sep 5, 2022

 

Sandra Kirkley Ferguson, age 69, passed in the evening of Monday, September 5th, 2022 in her home in Kingsland, Georgia.

A graveside service will be held Saturday at 3:00 pm at the Beauford Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville. Rev. Tim Williams will officiate. Visitation will be following the graveside service.

Mrs. Ferguson was a dedicated...

John Wesley "Wes" White

John Wesley "Wes" White

Sep 3, 2022

Patrick, SC

A Memorial service of Remembrance for John Wesley “Wes” White age 32 will be held 2:00pm Wednesday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  Pastor Grover Johnson will officiate.  Visitation will follow the services at the funeral homes Chapel.

Wes was born in Florence, SC the son of Paul Kenneth White, Sr. and the late Sherry Lynn McLain...

Billy Heyward Blackwell

Billy Heyward Blackwell

Sep 3, 2022

Bethune, S.C.

Funeral services for Billy Heyward Blackwell age 87, will be held Monday at 4:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville. Rev. Charlie Short will officiate. Burial will be in the Union Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Billy was born in McBee a son of the late Halton...

Carolyn Edna Garrett Cagle

Carolyn Edna Garrett Cagle

Aug 31, 2022

Carolyn Edna Garrett Cagle, age 74, was called to walk her eternal path on 8/31/2022. Born January 6, 1948, to Paul Garrett and Edna Garrett in Spartanburg, SC, she was a rock of support to all who knew her.  

As a long-time resident of Inman, SC, Carolyn enjoyed cooking, baking, jigsaw puzzles, and of course tending to her animals. She’ll...

Ashley Nichole McIntosh

Ashley Nichole McIntosh

Aug 30, 2022

 

Ms. Ashley Nichole McIntosh age 40, passed away August 30 as a result of an auto accident. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday September 4 at 3:00 pm at the Memorial Chapel Church in Bishopville. Rev. Paul Atkinson will officiate.

Ashley was born in Sumter a daughter of Beverly Juanita Smith and the late Eugene Willie Dennis.

Surviving...

Janette Dixon Rothe

Janette Dixon Rothe

Aug 29, 2022

 

Janette Dixon Rothe,  passed away on Monday, August 29th, 2022, at the age of 74. Born in Pocatello, Idaho to the parents of George Wilbur Dixon and Edna Hess Dixon she grew up with her family tending to the family farm in Pingree, Idaho.

 

She is survived by her loving husband Edward Lee Rothe, Jr.; three children, Blaine...

Betty Lucille Truett

Betty Lucille Truett

Aug 28, 2022

Bishopville, SC

A Celebration of Life service for Betty Lucille Gainey Truett age 84 widow of Otis Truett will be held 2:00pm Thursday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel.  Pastor Champ Squires will officiate.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the St. Matthew United Methodist...

Charles Parker Hanson, Jr.

Charles Parker Hanson, Jr.

Aug 24, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Charlie Hanson announces his passing on August 24, 2022 after a short illness. He was the son of the late Charles P. Hanson, Sr. and Helen Arledge Hanson of Camden. He is survived by his significant other of 24 years, Marilyn Henderson of Hartsville, SC, sons Scott Parker Hanson of Elgin,...

Patrick Brian Bowen

Patrick Brian Bowen

Aug 22, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that the Bowen family announces the death of Mr. Patrick Brian Bowen, age 57, of Romney, WV.

A Celebration of Pat's life will be announced at a later date and time.  Norton Funeral Home is honored to help the family with the posting of the obituary locally for family and friends.

Pat died peacefully, at...

William Joseph Heustess

William Joseph Heustess

Aug 22, 2022

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. William Joseph (Joe) Heustess, age 86, went home to be with his Lord & Savior on August 22 at the McLeod Hospice House. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Swift Creek Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Murray and Grandson Will Heustess will officiate.

Joe was born in Hartsville...

Christopher Darrell "Chris" Talbert

Christopher Darrell "Chris" Talbert

Aug 21, 2022

Mr. Christopher Darrell “Chris” Talbert, 62, of Hartsville, passed away Sunday, August 21st, 2022.

The family invites friends to stop by Norton Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon, August 24th, 2022, from 4-6 for a time of visitation.

A native and lifelong resident of Hartsville, Mr. Talbert was a son of the late Edward Darrell Talbert & Shirley Perdue Windham.  Following...

Ray Edward Petty

Ray Edward Petty

Aug 16, 2022

 

What mattered most...love should be your top priority, primary objective, and greatest ambition. Love is not a good part of your life; it’s the most important part. The Bible says, “let love be your greatest aim.” (1 Corinthians 14:1)

Love leaves a legacy. How you treat other people, not your wealth or accomplishments is the most enduring impact you...

Geneva Elizabeth (Beth) Watson

Geneva Elizabeth (Beth) Watson

Aug 14, 2022

Bishopville, SC

Services of Remembrance for Geneva Elizabeth “Beth” Scurry Watson age 69 will be held 4:00pm Wednesday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel. Pastor Mike Watson and Pastor John O’Cain will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.  Burial will be Ashwood Baptist Church Cemetery.

Beth was born in...

Jack Kenneth "Ken" Perdue

Jack Kenneth "Ken" Perdue

Aug 14, 2022

Mr. Jack Kenneth “Ken” Perdue, 82, from the Brown Springs Community of Hartsville, passed away Sunday evening, August 14th, 2022, while at home with his family.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 on Wednesday afternoon, August 17th, 2022, from Cedar Creek Baptist Church.  Reverend Jeff Williams and Reverend William Griggs will officiate with burial following in the church...

Ginger Rhoad Mixon

Ginger Rhoad Mixon

Aug 14, 2022

McBee – Mrs. Ginger Rhoad Mixon, 79, went to be with The Lord and rejoin her husband on Sunday morning, August 14th, 2022, while at Carolina Pines RMC.

A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 on Tuesday afternoon, August 16th, 2022, from McBee Presbyterian Church with Reverend Mark Dickinson officiating.  The family will be speaking with friends following the...

John Lloyd Wall, Sr.

John Lloyd Wall, Sr.

Aug 13, 2022

Hartsville, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of our friend John Lloyd Wall, Sr.  John, age 77 passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 while at Santee with his family.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held 4:00pm Tuesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Pastor Jimmy Beck will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home and Crematory.  Visitation...

William "Bill" Grady Terpin

William "Bill" Grady Terpin

Aug 12, 2022

 

Hartsville, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. William "Bill" Grady Terpin.  Mr. Terpin age 65 passed away Friday morning while at McLeod RMC in Florence, SC.  Memorial services will be held 6:30pm Monday, at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  A visitation of Remembrance will be held 5:00-6:30pm Monday at the funeral home.

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Betty Jo Bare

Betty Jo Bare

Aug 9, 2022

Betty Jo Latham Bare, 92, of Anderson, SC, widow of Goodman Bare, Jr,passed away August 9, 2022.Born in Iva February 24, 1930, she was the daughter of Lloyd andLorene Burdette Latham. A longtime resident of Broadway Lake, BettyJo was a trained nurse but will be remembered by most as a manager atSkateland USA. She also spent many years as a...

Juanita Rich LaFew

Juanita Rich LaFew

Aug 8, 2022

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Juanita Rich LaFew, age 76, wife of Mr. Kenneth Vernon LaFew, passed away at her residence on August 8, 2022.

No services are planned. Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the LaFew family.