Obituaries

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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...

Maxine Mullis Johnson

Maxine Mullis Johnson

Jun 10, 2025

Maxine Mullis Johnson, 71, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at 5:07 a.m. at MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina.



Born on August 15, 1953, in Rockingham, North Carolina, Maxine was the daughter of the late Max Maniway Mullis and Faye Knight Mullis. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, caring sister, and faithful friend to many.



Maxine leaves behind...

Gary James Wilkes

Gary James Wilkes

Jun 3, 2025

Hartsville, South Carolina

    Mr. Gary James Wilkes passed away Tuesday evening, June 3rd, 2025, at the age of 54.

    A native of Chesterfield County, Mr. Wilkes was a son of the late Willie & Shirley Outlaw Wilkes. Gary enjoyed spending time outdoors, working in the yards and on tractors. Although he loved his family in general, HIS GREATEST...

Mrs. Billie Warren Horton

Mrs. Billie Warren Horton

Jun 3, 2025

Mrs. Billie Warren Horton, born on July 1, 1942, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at McLeod Hospital in Florence, South Carolina. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge and leaves behind a legacy rich in love and cherished memories.

Billie’s passion for family was the cornerstone of her life. She adored spending time...

Richard Dennis Clark

Richard Dennis Clark

Jun 3, 2025

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. Richard Dennis Clark, age 68, US Navy Retired, passed away June 3 at Carolina Pines RMC.

Richard was born in Hartsville a son of the late William Charles Clark and Doris Freeman Clark. He retired from the Navy after 20 years of Service. He loved the Clemson Tigers.

Surviving are one daughter, Alyssa (Bernard Livergood) Clark, Hartsville; two grandchildren, Katielynn...

Charles Stevenson (Steve) Jeffords

Charles Stevenson (Steve) Jeffords

Jun 2, 2025

A Celebration of Life

Charles Stevenson “Steve” Jeffords

8-17-51

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Friday June 6, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Kevin Walters will officiate. A visitation will be held following the service.

Steve went to his heavenly home on June 2, 2025. He was a wonderful example to his wife Hibby’s...

Robert Michael Hartley, Jr.

Robert Michael Hartley, Jr.

Jun 1, 2025

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Michael Hartley, Jr. Michael passed away June 1 at Carolina Pines RMC.

Michael was born in Portsmouth, VA a son of the late Robert Michael Hartley, Sr. and Linda Osman Hartley. Michael served in the United States Army as a young man. He loved to enjoy good food...

Barney Gene Turner

Barney Gene Turner

May 31, 2025

Gene Turner passed away on May 31, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 5, 1954 in Cheraw, SC. He was a devoted father, cherished PaPa, and a beloved friend to many.

Gene was always a hard worker. He dedicated his career to Stanley Tools in Cheraw, SC where he retired in 2023 after 50 years of service....

Stone Oliver

Stone Oliver

May 30, 2025

Stone Oliver, born on April 25, 2000, in Florence, South Carolina, passed away on May 30, 2025, at MUSC in Charleston, surrounded by his loving family. He was a cherished son, loving partner, devoted father, and a beloved friend to many.

Stone dedicated his career as a machine operator at Sonoco Products Company, where he was respected for his work ethic...

Bob Leonard Wilson, Jr.

Bob Leonard Wilson, Jr.

May 27, 2025

Bob was born in Bad Homburg, Germany on August 11, 1957 to Bobby Leonard Wilson & Hannelore Weidemann Wilson. He slipped away peacefully on May 27, 2025 with his family by his side at his home in Hartsville, SC.

Bob graduated from Hartsville High with his sister, Sherry in 1975. On his bucket list; attend his & Sherry’s 50th Class reunion...

John Christopher Nadeau

John Christopher Nadeau

May 19, 2025

Bishopville, S.C.

John Christopher Nadeau “Big John” of Bishopville, S.C. passed away at McLeod RMC while surrounded by family on May 19, 2025 at the age of 53. He was born on July 24, 1971 in Flemington, NJ.

Surviving are his mother, Ruth Hendershot Nadeau and cousin, Charles McDaniels, with whom he resided in Bishopville, S.C.; brothers Richard Jr. (Suzanne) of Whitehouse...

Channing Jace Chisholm

Channing Jace Chisholm

May 19, 2025

Hartsville, South Carolina 

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Mr. Channing Jace Chisholm has gone home to be with Jesus. Channing was 4 days old when God called him into His arms.

     Channing was the perfect baby boy; too perfect to be on earth. His family’s love for him will never end.

     Surviving are...

Mary Frances Munn

Mary Frances Munn

May 19, 2025

Mary Frances Munn, a devoted high school teacher and cherished family member, passed away on May 19, 2025, in Hartsville, South Carolina, at the age of 91. Born on March 29, 1934, Mary dedicated her life to education and her family, embodying the values hard work, dedication, and love.

A proud graduate of Winthrop College, Mary devoted her life to teaching,...