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Mary Steen (Libby) Johnson

Mary Steen (Libby) Johnson

Aug 21, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Mary (Libby) Steen Johnson age 70 passed away August 21 while at Carolina Pines RMC with her loving family by her side.

Libby was born in Hartsville a daughter of Mary Florence Atkinson Branham and the late William Perry Steen. She retired from A.O. Smith after 33 years of service and was a member of Spring Branch...

Issac Timmons Chapman, Jr.

Issac Timmons Chapman, Jr.

Aug 19, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Funeral services for Issac Timmons Chapman, Jr. age 69 will be held Wednesday at 3:00 pm at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Buddy Amerson will officiate. Burial will be in the New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Issac was born in Hartsville a son of...

Mildred Oneal Brown

Mildred Oneal Brown

Aug 15, 2023

McBee, S.C.

Mrs. Mildred Oneal Brown age 84 went to her Heavenly Home on August 15, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday August 17 at 5:00 pm at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Marin Griggs will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

George Brooks Ballard

George Brooks Ballard

Aug 11, 2023

George Brooks (Pete) Ballard, a beloved member of the Hartsville, S.C. community, passed away on August 11, 2023, at Carolina Pines RMC with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 19, 1928, in Hartsville to the late Gus Ballard and Jesse Howle Ballard.Pete dedicated an impressive 50 years of his life to working at Sonoco Products...

Frederick William Tracy, Jr.

Frederick William Tracy, Jr.

Aug 11, 2023

Frederick William Tracy, Jr., “Fred,” was born to Frederick William Tracy, Sr. and Mary Tracy on March 21st, 1947 in Atlantic City, NJ. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Seaford, DE before finally settling in Kinston, NC where Fred grew up.

Fred attended Leonard Hall in Leonardtown, MD and St. Francis Preparatory School in Spring Grove, PA where...

Laura Brown Latimer

Laura Brown Latimer

Aug 9, 2023

 

Laura Brown Latimer Laura Brown Latimer, beloved centenarian and family matriarch, died peacefully on August 9, 2023 at Carlyle McCoy in the presence of devoted family and caregivers. Born in Chesterfield SC on February 4, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Donald Austin Brown and Ella Price Brown.

Laura attended Meredith College, leaving in 1942 to support...

Clara Howell Atkinson

Clara Howell Atkinson

Aug 8, 2023

 

Clara Lee Howell Atkinson, age 71, of Hartsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 8th, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her family as she met the One for Whom she lived, Jesus Christ.  Born on September 27th, 1951, in Hartsville, she was the daughter of Sidney Lide...

Emmett Lee Stewart, Jr.

Emmett Lee Stewart, Jr.

Aug 7, 2023

It is with broken hearts and great sorrow that we announce the death of Emmett Lee Stewart, Jr. Lee passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 7, 2023, after suffering a heart attack. He was 68 years old.

Lee was born in Hartsville, SC on to Geraldine Stewart-Dalton and the late Emmett Lee Stewart, Sr. He graduated from...

Patricia Woods Caddell

Patricia Woods Caddell

Aug 5, 2023

Hartsville, SC

Patricia Woods Caddell, age 88, passed away on August 5, 2023, at Morrell Nursing Home. She was born on July 20, 1935, in Hartsville. Patricia had a giving heart and will be fondly remembered for her kind nature and selfless acts.Throughout her life, Patricia pursued various interests and careers. She found joy in interior decorating and had a...

Gerald Eugene "Gene" Norris

Gerald Eugene "Gene" Norris

Aug 5, 2023

Gerald Eugene "Gene" Norris, passed away on August 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at McLeod Hospice. Born on August 15, 1949, in Lamar, SC., Gene was the son of Perry and Evelyn Worley Norris. He dedicated over 40 years as the owner and operator of Hartsville Heating and Air, where he became a symbol of dependability and excellence. His...

Doris May Rehrer Gainey

Doris May Rehrer Gainey

Aug 4, 2023

Doris May Rehrer Gainey, 97, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home in Hartsville, SC on August 4th, 2023. She was born on May 21, 1926, in Delaware to her loving parents. Doris will always be remembered for her incredible contributions to the textile industry and her unwavering dedication to her family and community.Doris's career in...

Pastor Wilburn "Will" Lee Cline

Pastor Wilburn "Will" Lee Cline

Jul 31, 2023

Pastor Wilburn "Will" Lee Cline, a beloved figure in the community and a dedicated minister, passed away on July 31, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home during his final moments.Born on June 17, 1939, Pastor Will dedicated his life to serving others and spreading the message of faith and love. For many years, he devoted...

Michell Twitty Talbert

Michell Twitty Talbert

Jul 30, 2023

Mr. Michell Twitty Talbert, 61, of Hartsville, passed away Sunday, July 30th, 2023, while at home.

A native and lifelong resident of Hartsville, Mr. Talbert was a son of the late C.V. & Gloria Malphus Talbert.  He loved spending time with his daughter and getting together with family and friends.  He also enjoyed watching Stock Car Racing. 

He is survived...

Charles William "Billy" Hutto

Charles William "Billy" Hutto

Jul 29, 2023

Hartsville, SC

Charles William "Billy" Hutto was peacefully called home to the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2023.A longtime resident of Hartsville, SC, Billy was married to the love of his life Gail Moore Hutto, for 61 years. He was a kind husband, father, and grandfather. He was also a devoted deacon, sunday school teacher, volunteer with Good News Club...

Trenton Farish "Trent" Johnson

Trenton Farish "Trent" Johnson

Jul 29, 2023

Mr. Trenton Farish “Trent” Johnson, 39, of Hartsville, passed away Saturday morning, July 29th, 2023, while at Carolina Pines RMC.

A native of Hartsville, Mr. Johnson was a son of Kaye Flowers Johnson and Woody Johnson.  First and foremost, Trent loved his daughter with all his heart.  He would help anyone in need and enjoyed playing ball and the guitar. ...

Alice Faye Evans Byrd

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

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

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

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

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...

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