Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Sarah Josey McDonald

Sarah Josey McDonald

Aug 13, 2024

Hartsville, SC     Mrs. Sarah Josey McDonald passed away Tuesday evening, August 13th, 2024, at the age of 93.      Her service will be conducted at 11:00 on Saturday morning, August 17th, 2024, by the graveside of Darlington Memory Gardens with Reverend Kitral Benton and Reverend Danny Nicholson officiating. The family will be receiving friends Friday evening, August 16th, 2024,...

Rhonda Evelyn Parker Pearce

Rhonda Evelyn Parker Pearce

Aug 12, 2024

Hartsville, SC

Rhonda Pearce, born on December 20, 1951, in Hartsville, SC, peacefully passed away on August 12, 2024. 

Throughout her life, Rhonda found joy in simple pleasures. She had a profound love for bird watching, with a particular fondness for searching for the elusive Painted Bunting. A devoted member of the Greater Heights Baptist Church, Rhonda found solace in reading her...

Brooksie Ann Bowen

Brooksie Ann Bowen

Aug 11, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

Ms. Brooksie Ann Bowen age 89 passed away August 11 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Brooksie was born in Lake City a daughter of the late Troy and Addie Stephens Daniels. She is survived by two daughters, Ann (Jason) Crowley and Susan Brown Futrell both of Hartsville; seven grandchildren, Michael (Lisa) Bailey, Kelli (Jack) Elvington,...

James Darrell (JD) Tyner

James Darrell (JD) Tyner

Aug 10, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. James Darrell (JD) Tyner age 77, went to his Heavenly Home on August 10 while at the McLeod Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 4:00 at Edwards Chapel Church. Burial will be in the Edwards Chapel Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Danny Pierce and Rev. Jeff Williams will officiate. Visitation will be...

William Edward Timmons

William Edward Timmons

Aug 10, 2024

Hartsville, SC 

     Mr. William Edward “Billy” Timmons went home to be with his Lord and rejoin his wife, Jean G. Timmons on Saturday morning, August 10th, 2024, at the age of 94. 

     A native of Sumter, Mr. Timmons was born on June 8th, 1930, to the late Alex & Harriett Sims Timmons. He was a proud member of...

Cheryl Dixon Rink

Cheryl Dixon Rink

Aug 9, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

Ms. Cheryl Dixon Rink, age 66 passed away August 9 at her residence. A time of visitation will be held Tuesday August 13 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Norton Funeral Home. A private burial will be held at the Rivers of Living Water Church Cemetery at a later date.

Cheryl was born in Hartsville a daughter of the...

Martin Karl Reiff, Jr.

Martin Karl Reiff, Jr.

Aug 8, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Martin Karl Reiff, Jr. age 42, who passed away August 8, 2024.

A time of visitation will be held Tuesday from 2 - 4 pm at Norton Funeral Home.

Martin was born in New Rochelle, N.Y. a son of Martin Karl Reiff, Sr. and Desiree Sorise Reiff.

Surviving are his parents...

Jennifer Lynn Faile

Jennifer Lynn Faile

Aug 8, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

Jennifer Lynn Faile age 34 passed away at her residence on August 8, 2024.

Jennifer was born in Hartsville a daughter of Buster Pete Faile and Glenda Renee Hopkins Faile.

Surviving are her parents, Hartsville; two sons, Zayden Black, Hartsville, Chandler Ponds, Hartsville; one daughter, Alissa Faile, Hartsville; two sisters, Jessica (Tyler) Anderson, Hartsville and Anna (Ruben) Faile, Hartsville; one brother,...

Carroll Nichols

Carroll Nichols

Aug 6, 2024

Bishopville, S.C.

Mr. Carroll Nichols, age 87, went to his Heavenly Home on August 6 while at the McLeod Hospice House with his loving family by his side.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:00 at the Calvary Baptist Church (495 Calvary Church Road, Bishopville, S.C.). Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the Fellowship Building. Rev. Stephen...

Roy Marion Winburn

Roy Marion Winburn

Aug 6, 2024

Hartsville, SC 

     Mr. Roy Marion Winburn passed away Tuesday morning, August 6th, 2024, at the age of 62.

     Beloved son, husband, father, and friend who loved nothing more than being with his family and friends. Roy served honorably in the United States Navy for 20 years as an Aviation Ordenanceman, then transitioned to civilian life becoming a CAD...

Cecilia Boan Freeman

Cecilia Boan Freeman

Aug 5, 2024

Hartsville, SC

     Mrs. Cecilia Boan “Cindy” Freeman, 60, passed away Monday, August 5th, 2024.

     Cindy was born in Hartsville, a daughter of the late Cecil Wesley & Ruby “Polly” Robertson Boan. She loved doing crafts, going fishing and being with her grandchildren. 

    Surviving are her daughters, Kimberley (Corey Griggs) Freeman and Francie (Michael) Castro; stepchildren, Danny Freeman...

Daniel Michael Barrins

Daniel Michael Barrins

Aug 1, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

Daniel Michael Barrins, age 35 passed away on August 1 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday August 7 at 2:30 pm at the The Gathering Place Church of the Nazarene followed by a time of fellowship with the family until 5:30 pm. Rev. Jimmy Beck and Pastor Barry Tucker will officiate. 

Daniel Micheal Barrins...

Justin Britt Lee

Justin Britt Lee

Jul 31, 2024

The following obituary is being posted by Norton Funeral Home & Crematory as a courtesy to local family & friends.  All services have been entrusted to Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.  

Justin Britt Lee, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his residence.Born in Hartsville, SC, he was a son of Scott and Kimberly Lee. Since early...

Harold C. Murphy

Harold C. Murphy

Jul 31, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. Harold Clyde Murphy, age 93, went to his Heavenly Home on July 31 while at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Harold was born in Orangeburg a son of the late James Murphy and Eppsie Creel Murphy. He was the owner of Economy Heating and Air for 45 years, a member of The First Church of...

George Ralph Sinclair

George Ralph Sinclair

Jul 24, 2024

Bishopville, S.C.

Mr. George Ralph Sinclair, age 62 passed away July 24 at the McCoy Nursing Center.

Mr. Sinclair was born in Bishopville a son of the late Thomas Richardson Sinclair and Dorothy Shumake Sinclair. 

Mr. Sinclair is survived by two sisters, Kathy Davis, Bishopville and Vickie Thigpen, Sumter; one brother, Robert Sinclair, Darlington; nieces and nephews are, Tomie Sue Wolff, Taylor Purvis,...

Emily Kirby Sullivan

Emily Kirby Sullivan

Jul 20, 2024

Emily Kirby Sullivan, widow of Pastor Paul M Sullivan, died July 20, 2024 at her home in Brunswick, GA. She was 90 years old. She is survived by a son Mark Sullivan of Savannah, GA., a daughter Paula Wood (Richard) of Brunswick, GA and grandsons SSgt Wade Reaves of Columbus, GA and Stephen Reaves (Danielle) of Charlotte, NC.

Emily was born...

Victor Carroll Farmer

Victor Carroll Farmer

Jul 20, 2024

Bishopville, SC

Mr. Victor Carroll Farmer age 60 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2024.  

Victor was a resident of Bishopville, SC.  He was born on November 19, 1963 to the late Victor Farmer and Mary Farmer Tidwell.  He worked at SC Highway Department until his retirement.  Victor loved cooking, fishing with all the new baits Andrew...

Gracy Geraldine Allen

Gracy Geraldine Allen

Jul 18, 2024

Gracy Geraldine Allen (née Compton), aged 92, passed away on July 18, 2024, in Gallatin, Tennessee.

A native of Cadiz, KY, she was born January 9,1932, the daughter of the late Walter Compton and the late Nellie (Sumner) Compton.

Gracy was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas T. Allen, daughter, Linda Sewell, granddaughter Robin Sewell, and son-in-law Willie Henson. She is survived...

Keith Frederick Gonyo

Keith Frederick Gonyo

Jul 18, 2024

Darlington, S.C.

Mr. Keith Frederick Gonyo, age 73 passed away July 18 while at MUSC Florence. Services will be held in Plattsburgh, N.Y. at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted later.

Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Gonyo family.

John Leland Bullard, Sr.

John Leland Bullard, Sr.

Jul 13, 2024

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3

Mr. John Leland Bullard Sr. passed at his home Saturday morning. He was the son of Eloise Bullard...