Recent Obituaries
Thomas "Grayham" Geddings
Oct 4, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Grayham Geddings will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3pm at the Bishopville Opera House, 109 N. Main Street, Bishopville, S.C. Grayham entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2025.
Thomas Grayham Geddings was born on August 13, 1984, to Dale Y. Geddings and the late Thomas G. Geddings III. He was a loving...
Elsie Joyce Grantham
Jan 10, 2026
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Elsie Joyce Grantham, age 88. Ms. Grantham passed away January 10 while at Morrell Nursing Center.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 14 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Ruby Wesley will officiate. Burial will be in the McBee Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour...
Tom A. Carpenter
Jan 8, 2026
Tom A. Carpenter, born on September 3, 1930, peacefully passed away at his residence on January 8, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was a devoted husband to Milladeen Parker Carpenter, his wife of 79 years, and a cherished father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, leaving behind an enduring legacy of love and family.
Tom enjoyed a fulfilling career, having...
Bonnie McCoy McDowell
Jan 6, 2026
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Bonnie McCoy McDowell age 78 who passed away January 6, 2026, while at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia.
Bonnie was born in Bishopville a daughter of the late George and Ella Mae Huggins Gladden
Funeral services will be held Sunday January 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm at the Union...
William Michael McMonigle
Jan 5, 2026
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mr. William Michael McMonigle, age 63. Mr. McMonigle passed away January 5, 2026 while at his residence with his loving wife by his side.
Surviving is his wife, Bertha Cahill McMonigle of Hartsville, S.C.
No services are planned at this time.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the...
Leola Rhodes Sims
Jan 5, 2026
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Leola Rhodes Sims age 93 went to her Heavenly Home on January 5, 2026 while at the Legacy of Hartsville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Jonathan Bradshaw and Rev. John Hamilton will officiate. Burial will be in the Darlington Memory Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to...
Eldridge McLeod (Pete) Jordan
Jan 4, 2026
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Eldridge McLeod "Pete" Jordan. Mr. Jordan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, at the age of 83 while at his home with his family by his side in Hartsville, S.C.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:00 at the...
Theresa F. Barefoot
Jan 2, 2026
Ms. Theresa F. Barefoot, 69, of Hartsville, passed away Friday morning, January 2nd, 2026, while at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.
Ms. Barefoot was born in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late James & Janie Davis Barefoot. Theresa previously worked in retail, but her later years were mainly spent doing what she loved, being...
Rebecca G. Hentz
Jan 1, 2026
Mrs. Rebecca G. Hentz, 75, of Bishopville, passed away Thursday morning, January 1st, 2026, while at the McLeod Hospice House.
A native of Greer, SC, Mrs. Hentz was a daughter of the late Jim & Marion Hudson Green. Rebecca will be remembered as a lady who loved her grandchildren and supported the Clemson Tigers!
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Peggy Dennis Lloyd
Dec 31, 2025
It is with saddened hearts the family of Mrs. Peggy Dennis Lloyd, 86, announce her passing. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2025 while at McLeod Hospice House. Funeral service will be held January 3, 2026 at 12:00 noon at the Elim Methodist Church, Oates Community, Lamar, SC. Rev. Andy Williams, Rev. Edward Herlong,...
Mary Sue (Moody) Northam
Dec 30, 2025
We are honored to post this obituary as a Courtesy to the Northam family and friends. Burroughs Funeral Home in Bennettsville, SC are handling the arrangements.
Hartsville, SC
Myra Sue Moody Northam, age 83 of Hartsville, formerly of Bennettsville, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House. At the time of her passing, Sue was holding the hand of her...
Alva West Holland
Dec 28, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Alva West Holland, 92, known as “Al,” passed away December 28th, 2025, at Morrell Nursing Center in Hartsville, SC.
Al was born in Camden, SC, the first of two children born to Rosa Bramlett Holland and Henry Hagood Holland. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Emily Holland Laney, wife, Janice Newsome Holland, and...
Joe Hugh Crowley, Sr.
Dec 28, 2025
Joe H Crowley, born in 1942 in Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a life marked by faith, service, and devotion to family.
Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. Following his military service, he worked at SONOCO, from which he later retired. He was a faithful member of Cedar...
James Wesley (Jake) Atkinson
Dec 25, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
James Wesley (Jake) Atkinson, age 80 passed away December 25 while at MUSC Florence Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Greater Heights Baptist Church. Rev. Danny Holley will officiate. Burial will be in the Greater Heights Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at...
Jeanette Adams Gainey
Dec 24, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Jeanette Adams Gainey age 85. Mrs. Gainey passed away December 24, 2025, at the McLeod Hospice House.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 at the Gum Branch Baptist Church. Pastor Rusty Conyers and Ms. Michele Crowley will officiate. Burial will be in the Gum Branch Baptist...
Gayle Johnson McDonald
Dec 24, 2025
With great sadness, Mr. Billy McDonald announces the passing of his wife, Gayle McDonald, age 75.
Born November 13, 1950, to the late Clyde and Jessie Johnson, Gayle resided in Hartsville, SC. She dedicated 40 years to Kelleytown Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and worked in the nursery. She also spent 23 years as a benefits specialist at...
Florrie Crowley Cassidy
Dec 22, 2025
The following obituary is being posted by Norton Funeral Home as a courtesy to local family and friends of Mrs. Cassidy. All services have been entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield.
Hartsville, SC
Mrs. Florrie Crowley Cassidy, age 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, December 22, 2025, at her home with her family by...
Myrtle Cranford Jones
Dec 21, 2025
Myrtle Cranford Jones, born on March 10, 1938, peacefully passed away at her residence on December 21, 2025. A devoted member of Brown Springs Baptist Church, Myrtle cherished her church family and was well-regarded for her unwavering spirit, determination, and independence.
Throughout her life, Myrtle made significant contributions through her career as a seamstress at Red Fox Apparel, where her skills...
Charlotte Fields Middleton
Dec 19, 2025
This obituary is posted as a courtesy to local family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Miller-River-Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Middleton family.
It is with great sadness that the family marks the passing of Charlotte Fields Middleton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Macedonia Baptist...
Eddie "Spec" Dean Hicks
Dec 17, 2025
Eddie Dean "Spec" Hicks, a beloved father and devoted grandfather, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 19, 1955, in Hartsville, South Carolina,
His career in maintenance was marked by a remarkable talent for keeping rental properties in impeccable condition. Known as the "go-to man" at work, he was revered for his skill in...

