Recent Obituaries
Agnes Avery Lyles
Oct 28, 2025
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Agnes Avery Lyles.
Mrs. Lyles age 72 passed away Tuesday morning at her residence while surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this posting but will be updated Tuesday afternoon.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to be of service to the Lyles family.
"Forever loved, forever remembered"
Ernest Brantley Blackwell
Oct 24, 2025
McBee, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Ernest Brantley Blackwell, age 81. Mr. Blackwell passed away October 24, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will...
Gregory Michael Sova
Oct 22, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Mr. Gregory Michael Sova age 61. Mr. Sova passed away October 22, 2025 while at McLeod RMC.
Mr. Sova was born in Saratoga, New York, April 8, 1964, the son of Joyce Sprague Sova and the late Leon Sova.
Mr. Sova had a Masters Degree in education, was a wrestling...
Brenda Catoe Knight
Oct 22, 2025
Bethune, SC
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Brenda Catoe Knight.
Mrs. Knight age 83 passed away on October 22, 2025.
Funeral services will be held 3:30pm on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Bethel Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Brannon Cemetery in Bethune. A visitation of remembrance will be 3:00-5:00pm on Saturday at Norton Funeral Home.
Sweetie....
Manton Robinson Nobles
Oct 21, 2025
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Manton Robinson Nobles, age 93. Mrs. Nobles went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 21, while at Carolina Pine RMC in Hartsville.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held Monday October 27 at 2:00 at the Cousar Memorial Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Franklin...
Sylvia Berry
Oct 17, 2025
Norton Funeral Home of Hartsville are handling the arrangements for the Berry family.
Sylvia Brown Berry, born on June 2, 1933, in Camden, SC, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She will be fondly remembered for her remarkable talent in making custom drapery, a craft that showcased not only her artistic skills...
Marilyn Francis Andrews
Oct 14, 2025
Marilyn Francis Andrews, a resident of Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born in Lamar on February 4, 1937, Marilyn was extremely fond of fishing and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Carol Ray Andrews.
A beloved mother and grandmother, Marilyn is...
Eugenia Ann "Blondie" Howard Barnhill Brand
Oct 13, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Eugenia Ann “Blondie” Howard Barnhill Brand, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, who peacefully entered her eternal home on October 13, 2025 while holding the hand of her son, “little Stan”.
Ann was born in Hartsville, SC on August 14, 1943 to the late Lonnie...
Judy Vanhaitsma
Oct 13, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Ms. Judy Vanhaitsma, 81, passed away on Monday evening, October 13th, 2025, while at Morrell Nursing Center.
Judy was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a daughter of the late Martin, Jr. & Arvilla Plumb Vanstee.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, April and Rondey Vandonkelaar.
In keeping with her request, no services...
Robert Ansel Dudley, Jr.
Oct 9, 2025
Hartsville, SC
Mr. Robert Ansel “Bobby” Dudley, Jr., 82, passed away on Thursday afternoon, October 9th, 2025, while with his family at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Dudley was born in Hartsville, a son of the late Robert Ansel, Sr. & Mary Hopkins Dudley. Bobby was a true outdoorsman; hunting and fishing were 2 of his favorite...
William Fred Lloyd, Sr.
Oct 9, 2025
William Fred Lloyd, Sr.
It is with saddened hearts the family of Mr. William “Fred” Lloyd, Sr., 86, announce his passing. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 9, 2025 while at McLeod Hospice House.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 at Elim Methodist Church, Oates Community, Lamar, SC. Rev. Andy Williams, Rev....
Betty Howell Parrott Rhodes
Oct 8, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
Betty Howell Parrott Rhodes, a devoted wife, loving mother, adored grandmother, and cherished friend, crossed over to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of October 8, 2025 at home, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and steadfast strength.
Betty was a woman of conviction — strong in her beliefs and unafraid to stand...
Frank L. Wolff
Oct 5, 2025
We are honored to share Mr. Wolff's obituary for local family and friends. Arrangements will be handled by Carolina Funeral Home and Gardens in Charleston, SC.
Mr. Frank L. Wolff of Bishopville, SC, (previously from North Charleston, SC) passed away Sunday evening, October 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Elsie...
Thomas "Grayham" Geddings
Oct 4, 2025
Bishopville, SC
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Thomas "Grayham" Geddings.
Grayham age 41 passed away on October 4, 2025.
Memorial services information will be posted at a later date.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory of Bishopville is honored to be of service to the Geddings family.
"A life remembered, a love never forgotten"
David Scott Gillespie
Oct 4, 2025
David "Hillbilly" Gillespie of Bishopville, a man whose spirit was as expansive as the open road and whose heart was bigger than any engine, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and generosity.
David embraced life with an infectious enthusiasm and an unshakeable desire to help others. Known affectionately by all as "Hillbilly," he had a unique gift...
Sharon Denise Hall
Oct 3, 2025
Patrick, S.C.
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our Sharon Denise Hall on October 3rd, 2025 due to complications of a long battle with diabetes.
Sharon was born on February 21st, 1968 , a daughter of the late Jane Ella Hall and Ernest Wilson Hall. Leaving behind, she is survived by her two daughters, Haley Thomas and...
Jerry Wade Starnes
Sep 27, 2025
Patrick, SC
Mr. Jerry Wade Starnes, 75, passed away on Saturday afternoon, September 27th, 2025, while at Atrium Health – Union.
Mr. Starnes was born in Monroe, NC, a son of the late June Tucker & Ethel Starnes Helms. When remembering Wade, he will always be remembered as a hard worker. He loved his family; being a grandpa...
Charles (Hoss) David Hill
Sep 27, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Charles (Hoss) David Hill, Jr. age 82. Charles passed away September 27 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Funeral services will be held 11:00am Wednesday October 1 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Alvin Rogers and Rev. Charles McLendon will officiate. Burial will be...
Michael John Sobieray, Sr.
Sep 23, 2025
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that Sara Sobieray announces the death of her beloved husband, Michael John Sobieray. Michael age 37 passed away September 23 while at MUSC Health in Columbia, S.C.
Michael was born in Long Island, N.Y. a son of John Steven Sobieray and Sharon Pawlowski Sobieray. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother and was...
Glenn Charles Traweek, Sr.
Sep 18, 2025
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mr. Glenn Charles Traweek, Sr. age 80. Glenn passed away September 18, while at his daughter's home in Spartanburg.
Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at the Magnolia Cemetery with full Military Honors, directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Murray will officiate. Visitation will be held...
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