Recent Obituaries
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...
Jane Sowell Sox
Dec 17, 2025
Jane Sowell Sox passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at her home in McBee, SC.
Born on November 18th, 1930, to Charlie Dewey Sowell and Myrtis Woodberry Sowell. She attended McBee Public Schools and furthered her education at Winthrop College where she majored in Home Economics. She pursued her passion for Home Economics by working in Lexington County as a...
Stephen Layton Harward
Dec 15, 2025
Hartsville, SC
On Monday afternoon, December 15th, 2025, Mr. Stephen Layton Harward left his mother’s womb and was graciously received into the arms of Jesus.
This precious little boy was named after family, but his name also comes from the Bible. When thinking of his name, his family recalls the story of Stephen. Stephen was being stoned and...
Paige Brown Phelps
Dec 14, 2025
Paige Brown Phelps, age 50, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, surrounded by love. Originally from Hartsville, South Carolina, Paige later made her home in Surfside Beach, where her vibrant spirit continued to shine brightly.
Paige’s joyful spirit was a gift to all who knew her, and her laughter left every room brighter than it was before. She had...
Sandra (Sandy) Kay Kemp
Dec 13, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Sandra Kemp age 71. Mrs. Kemp passed away December 13, 2025, at Carolina Pines RMC with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday December 17 at 11:00 am at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. James Robbins will officiate. Burial will be in...
Pete Saverance
Dec 13, 2025
Bishopville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Robert Laverne “Pete” Saverance. Mr. Saverance passed away Saturday morning, December 13th, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born in Lamar, Pete was a son of the late Elijah & Wilma Parnell Saverance. He loved riding his motorcycle, cooking, and would go out of...
Rebecca Haney Rockholt
Dec 11, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Rebecca Haney Rockholt, age 77 when to her Heavenly Home on December 11, 2025, while at MUSC Florence with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025,at 11:00 am at the West Hartsville Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Beck and Rev. Joey Colson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...
Julie Woodham Huggins
Dec 7, 2025
Patrick, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Julie Carol Woodham Huggins, age 70. Mrs. Huggins passed away at her residence on December 7, 2025 while at her residence with her loving family by her side.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at the graveside at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery, 8171 Ruby Road,...
Emmie Miriam Fields
Dec 2, 2025
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Ms. Emmie Miriam Fields age 84. Ms. Fields passed away December 2, 2025, while at McCoy Nursing Center.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday December 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville. Rev. Paul Priest will officiate. A visitation...
Angela Gandy Harpe
Nov 28, 2025
As a courtesy to local family and friends we are honored to share her obituary. Miller - Rivers - Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield are handling her services.
Mrs. Angela Gandy Harpe, age 67, of Florence, South Carolina, peacefully departed this life on November 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held on...
Gloria Parker Trader
Nov 26, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Gloria Parker Trader, age 91, went to her Heavenly Home on November 26, 2025, while at Carolina Pines RMC.
Mrs. Trader was born in Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of the late James Theodore Parker and Dolly Rivers Parker. She was a faithful member of the Hartsville Church of God where she served as the Pianist for 50 plus years....
Dorothy Ann Ashton
Nov 25, 2025
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Dorothy Ann Ashton.
Mrs. Ashton age 81 passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.
Visitation of remembrance will be held on 3:00-5:00pm on Thursday at Norton Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ashton enjoyed yard work and loved shopping for Antiques. She loved spending time with family and...
Kathleen Winburn
Nov 25, 2025
Hartsville, SC
On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, Mildred Kathleen “Kat” Vining Winburn, went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 98.
Mrs. Winburn was born in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Walter & Mattie Blume Vining. A woman of faith, Kat spent her life studying God’s...
Robert Neil Francis
Nov 22, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Mr. Robert Neil Francis, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday afternoon, November 22nd, 2025.
Born in Bethune, Mr. Francis was a son of the late Wella Carson & Lou Doris Watkins Francis. Neil retired from Sonoco Products Company after 35 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and was one of...
Glenda Stanley McTeer
Nov 22, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Glenda Stanley McTeer. Mrs. McTeer, age 83 went to her Heavenly Home on November 22, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Glenda was the wife of the late Thomas Ficken McTeer.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
Norton Funeral Home...
John Alan Welch
Nov 21, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of John Alan Welch age 71. Mr. Welch went to his Heavenly Home on November 21 while at McLeod RMC with his loving family by his side.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 pm at the Spring Branch Baptist Church. Rev. Buddy Amerson and Rev. Richard Clark will...
Carolyn Estelle Roscoe Oliver
Nov 17, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Carolyn was born in Hartsville, South Carolina to J.V. Roscoe and Doris Blackmon Roscoe. She grew up in Hartsville with her sister and best friend, Ann (Roscoe) Breckenridge. She attended Hartsville High School, where she played basketball and made lifelong friends like Judy Knight and Betty Jo Huggins Turner.
After completing training at Florence-Darlington Technical College,...
Jeffery Hedgepeth
Nov 15, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
Jeffery Hedgepeth, age 64 passed away November 15, 2025 at his residence.
Jeffery was born in Hartsville a son of the late William Myers Hedgebeth and Elaine Seavy Hedgepeth.
Surviving is one sister, Ann Hedgepeth, Florence, S.C.
No services are planned at this time.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Hedgepeth family.
Sallie Tyner Byrd
Nov 15, 2025
Patrick, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Sallie Gertrude Tyner Byrd. Mrs. Byrd age 75 went to her heavenly home on November 15 while at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday November 19 at 11:00 am at Norton Funeral Home Chapel in Hartsville. Burial will...
Ronald (Ron) Gene Skipper
Nov 14, 2025
Hartsville, SC
With hearts full of gratitude and praise, we celebrate the life of Ronald (Ron) Gene Skipper, a faithful servant of God who peacefully entered his eternal home on November 14, 2025.
His services will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Norton Funeral Home Chapel in Hartsville, SC conducted by Dr. Richard (Rich) Wilson with full First Responder’s rights...
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