Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Claude William Capell

Claude William Capell

Jan 26, 2026

Hartsville, SC 

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Claude William Capell.  Mr. Capell passed away Monday evening, January 26th, 2026, surrounded by his family while at Carolina Pines.  He was 69 years old.  

     His funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, January 29th, 2026, from the Chapel...

Grady Hall

Grady Hall

Jan 26, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

It Is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mr. Grady Hall. Mr. Hall went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2026.

Funeral services will be held Thursday January 29, at 3:00 pm at the Green Hill Church of God of Prophecy. Rev. Jerry Gainey will officiate. Burial will be in the Green...

Syble Jo Webb

Syble Jo Webb

Jan 24, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Syble Jo Webb. Mrs. Webb passed away Saturday evening, January 24th, 2026, while at MUSC Health – Florence Medical Center. She was 80 years old.

     Born in Hartsville, Syble was a daughter of the late Glenn & Essie Woodle Huggins. She retired from Byrnes...

Tammy Marie Gainey

Tammy Marie Gainey

Jan 24, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     Mrs. Tammy Marie Kirven Gainey, 65, passed away Saturday evening, January 24th, 2026, while at home with her family.

     Mrs. Gainey was born in Darlington, a daughter of the late Lewis & Mary Weaver Kirven. She enjoyed fishing and always supported her Clemson Tigers. Tammy liked to read over different recipes and loved her grandchildren.

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Paul William Pope

Paul William Pope

Jan 23, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mr. Paul William Pope age 82. William passed away January 23, 2026 while at the McLeod Hospice House.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 28 at 11:00 am at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home in Hartsville. Rev. Keith Allison will officiate. Burial will be in the Piedmont Cemetery...

Chip Sanders

Chip Sanders

Jan 22, 2026

Hartsville, SC  

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joe Maxwell “Chip” Sanders III, a man of boundless humor and strength. Chip was born on September 11, 1967, in San Francisco, California. He transitioned out of this life on January 22, 2026, while at MUSC – Florence Medical Center after a long battle with esophageal cancer. He...

Woodrow D. Hankins

Woodrow D. Hankins

Jan 21, 2026

Lamar, SC

     With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce the passing of Mr. Woodrow Douglas “Woody” Hankins. Woody passed away on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at the age of 56.

     Mr. Hankins was a son of Diane Oswald and the late, John Hankins. Woody was truly the life of the party. He was always the biggest and funniest character...

Marie Dennis Howle

Marie Dennis Howle

Jan 20, 2026

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Marie Dennis Howle age 75. Mrs. Howle passed away January 20, 2026 while at Morrell Nursing Center.

The family will be accepting visitors Friday January 23rd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the residence of Samantha Rush, 311 West Old Camden Road, Hartsville, S.C. Marie was born in Darlington...

Almena Gainey Galloway

Almena Gainey Galloway

Jan 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Almena Gainey Galloway age 90. Mrs. Galloway passed away January 20, 2026, while at Waterstone on Augusta Assisted Living in Greenville, S.C. 

Funeral services for Mena Galloway, 90 will be held on Friday, January 30 at 2 pm at the Norton Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Todd Davis of St....

Walter Ryan Earle

Walter Ryan Earle

Jan 16, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     *Please be advised, due to current weather conditions, the service for Walt will now be held in Mt. Olivet Baptist Church - no longer a graveside service.  A private committal will follow in the church cemetery.*

     On the evening of Friday, January 16th, 2026, Jesus called Walter Ryan “Walt” Earle into His loving arms.

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Linda Gayle Newsom

Linda Gayle Newsom

Jan 15, 2026

Bishopville, SC

     With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce to you the passing of Mrs. Linda Gayle Newsom. Gayle went home to be with The Lord and rejoin family in Heaven on Thursday evening, January 15th, 2026, while surrounded by her family at Carolina Pines RMC. She was 82 years old.

     A native and lifelong resident of Lee County,...

Mary Sue Warren

Mary Sue Warren

Jan 15, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Mary Sue Warren. Sue went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, January 15th, 2026, while at home, surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old.

     Sue was born January 24, 1948 in Hartsville, SC to the late Harvey Lee...

Robert Weston Logan

Robert Weston Logan

Jan 13, 2026

Ashwood, SC

Funeral services for Mr. Robert “Weston” Logan age 92 will be held 2:00pm Friday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home in Bishopville. Mr. Dwain Watson will officiate, with burial in the Piedmont Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.

Mr. Logan was born near Alcolu, SC in Clarendon County. He was preceded in death by...

Adonia Outlaw McClain

Adonia Outlaw McClain

Jan 10, 2026

Cassatt, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Adonia Outlaw McClain.

Mrs. McClain age 83 passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 while at MUSC Health in Camden, SC.

Mrs. McClain was born in Bishipville, SC the daughter of the late Irby and Sallie Pate Outlaw.  She was a member of Lucknow Baptist Church.  She was employed with...

Elsie Joyce Grantham

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

Tom A. Carpenter

Jan 8, 2026

Updated service information: Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 on Tuesday, from Norton Funeral Home, a graveside service will be held following the visitation at Florence Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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,...

Bonnie McCoy McDowell

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

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

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

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...