Obituaries

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Patricia Kirby Spears

Patricia Kirby Spears

Sep 25, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Mrs. Patricia Kirby Spears. Mrs. Spears went home to be with The Lord on Friday evening, September 25th, 2026, at the age of 89.

     Born in Timmonsville, Mrs. Spears was a daughter of the late William and Sadie Knotts Kirby. Patricia and her...

Shirley Jean King

Shirley Jean King

Sep 21, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

Shirley King, age 79, of Hartsville, South Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family members. 

She was a member of New Beginnings where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a humble, joyful woman whose faith was at the...

Chasity Lassiter

Chasity Lassiter

Sep 20, 2026

In loving memory of Chasity Lassiter, who departed this life at the age of 39 on September 20, 2026, following a brief illness at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. Born in Darlington, SC, she was the beloved daughter of Hope Lloyd Huggins and Robert Lassiter.

Chasity filled the world with her love for music, her vibrant laughter, and the joy of...

Donald J Hodges

Donald J Hodges

Sep 17, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Donald J. Hodges, age 84. Mr. Hodges went to his Heavenly Home on September 17, 2026 while at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:00 pm at the Swift Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Donald Wallace will officiate. Visitation...

Dennis Parke (Parker) Ivy, Jr.

Dennis Parke (Parker) Ivy, Jr.

Sep 15, 2026

Patrick, S.C.

It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Dennis Parke (Parker) Ivy, Jr. age 37. Parker passed away September 15, 2026 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home in Hartsville. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at...

Pamela Kay Stanley Byrd

Pamela Kay Stanley Byrd

Sep 13, 2026

Hartsville, SC

Pamela Byrd, 76, passed away on September 13, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly and a lifetime of memories that will never be forgotten.

Funeral services will be held 11:00am Friday, September 18, 2026 from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. A visitation of Remembrance will be held one hour prior...

George Arthur Burgess

George Arthur Burgess

Sep 13, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Mr. George Arthur Burgess.  With bravery,  Mr. Burgess was a Veteran of our United States Military, and continued to show bravery through a period of declining health.  He passed away on Sunday afternoon, September 13th, 2026, while under the care of the McLeod Hospice...

Gary Wayne Adams

Gary Wayne Adams

Sep 12, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Gary Wayne Adams, age 82. Mr. Adams passed away September 12, 2026 while at Carolina Pines RMC.

Born in Longview, Texas, Gary was the youngest of six children. From an early age, he developed the values that would guide him throughout his life: hard work, humility, perseverance, and...

Mark Elton Collins

Mark Elton Collins

Sep 11, 2026

Bethune, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Mr. Mark Elton Collins. Mr. Collins passed away on Friday morning, September 11th, 2026, while at home with his family. He was 73 years old.

     Born in Hartsville, Mark was a son of the late William and Maenell Roach Collins. Mark enjoyed fishing...

Grace Annette Tolson

Grace Annette Tolson

Sep 10, 2026

Patrick, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Grace Annette Tolson, age 78. Miss Tolson passed away September 10, 2026.

Funeral services will be held Monday September 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville. Rev. Grover Johnson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral...

Tyler Gardner

Tyler Gardner

Sep 10, 2026

Bethune, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Tyler Gardner, age 35. Tyler passed away on September 10, 2026.

Graveside services will be held Sunday September 13, 2026 at 4:00 at the Union Methodist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Dale McCluney will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday 5-7 pm at Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville.

Tyler...

Rugenia Poston

Rugenia Poston

Sep 9, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Mrs. Rugenia “Dena” Poston, better known by most as “Nana.” Nana went to be with The Lord on Wednesday evening, September 9th, 2026, while at home with her family. She was 85 years old.

     Born in Johnsonville, Mrs. Poston was a daughter of...

Robert Wroten Lee, III

Robert Wroten Lee, III

Sep 8, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

Robert “Chip” Wroten Lee III

Robert “Chip” Wroten Lee III, 65, of Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer.

Born November 20, 1960, in Sumter, South Carolina, Chip was the son of the late Robert Wroten Lee Jr. and late Minnie Moore Lee.

Chip was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathy...

Joyce Isgett Newman

Joyce Isgett Newman

Sep 7, 2026

The following obituary is being shared by Norton Funeral Home as a courtesy to local family and friends.  All services have been entrusted to Powers Funeral Home of Lugoff. 

Joyce Isgett Newman, a faithful wife, devoted mother, passionate reader, and good cook, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. Born on March 6, 1950, in Hartsville, SC, she was the daughter...

Carolyn Paulette Stephens

Carolyn Paulette Stephens

Sep 4, 2026

Bethune, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Mrs. Carolyn Paulette Stephens. Mrs. Stephens went to her Heavenly home on Friday evening, September 4th, 2026, at the age of 76.

     Mrs. Stephens was born in Columbia, a daughter of the late OD and Juanita Twitty Brazell. Paulette was a devoted wife...

Julia Thigpen Winborne

Julia Thigpen Winborne

Sep 4, 2026

Hartsville, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Julia Thigpen Winborne. Mrs. Winborne age 88 passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at Morrell Nursing Center after a year of deteriorating health.

She was born March 18, 1938, in Burgaw, NC to Patick Thigpen and Juia Mae Bland Thigpen. She attended Burgaw High School and graduated from...

Peggy Boykin Johnson

Peggy Boykin Johnson

Sep 4, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Peggy Boykin Johnson. Mrs. Johnson age 78, widow of Mr. Lide Hosea Johnson, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2026.

Peggy was born in Bishopville a daughter of the late Liston and Ida Mae Rogers Boykin. She was a loving mother, a devoted grandmother, and a wonderful friend to...

Paula Lee Huggins

Paula Lee Huggins

Sep 1, 2026

Norton Funeral Home is honored to share the following obituary as a courtesy to local family and friends.  We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Huggins family; we ask that you remember them in your thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.

Paula Lee Huggins, age 61, of Aynor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House...

Bobby Ervin Gordon

Bobby Ervin Gordon

Sep 1, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Bobby Ervin Gordon age 82. Mr. Gordon passed away September 1, 2026 while at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Funeral services will be held Friday September 4, 2026 at 3:00 at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Dan McArthur will officiate Burial will be...

Carol Ann Oliver

Carol Ann Oliver

Aug 28, 2026

Carol Ann Oliver (Linsinbigler), age 69, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Hartsville, South Carolina. Born in Berwick, Pennsylvania, Carol was a beloved wife, sister, cousin, and friend who brought warmth and joy to everyone who knew her. 

Carol built a dedicated career in the power industry, starting in her hometown where she worked for...