Obituaries

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Billy Joe Johnson

Billy Joe Johnson

Aug 24, 2026

In heartfelt remembrance of Mr. Billy Joe Johnson, we mourn his passing at the age of 88 on August 24, 2026, at Carolina Pines RMC in Hartsville, SC.

Born and raised in Hartsville, Billy was the beloved son of Virgil and Janie Gainey Johnson. Known for his dedication, he spent many years working with Kentco Heating and Air. Billy's love for...

William Edward Watkins, Jr.

William Edward Watkins, Jr.

Aug 23, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

William Edward (Eddie) Watkins Jr., age 71, passed away August 23, 2026. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Hartsville, SC. Bishop Karl Ensign will officiate. Burial will be immediately following the service at the LDS Cemetery in Society Hill, directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be...

Patrick Michael Piver

Patrick Michael Piver

Aug 21, 2026

Camden, S.C.

Patrick Michael Piver age 44 passed away on August 21st.

 A celebration of life will be held at the home of Robin Huffstetler 828 Westvaco Rd Camden on Saturday September 5 from 3PM to 6PM.

 Patrick was born in Sumter August 25, 1981 to Brenda Stives Phillips and the late Michael Ray Piver. He was raised in Camden by his mother...

Donald Ray "Donnie" Howle

Donald Ray "Donnie" Howle

Aug 21, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Mr. Donald Ray "Donnie" Howle. Mr. Howle passed away Friday evening, August 21st, 2026, while at home with his family. He was 69 years old.

     A native and lifelong resident of Darlington County, Mr. Howle was a son of the late Kenneth and...

Don Monroe Timmons

Don Monroe Timmons

Aug 21, 2026

Lamar, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Don Monroe Timmons, age 78. Mr. Timmons passed away August 21, 2026 at the McLeod Hospice House with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Florence, the son of the late Monroe H. Timmons and Frances Hall Timmons. He served in the National Guard. He was...

Johnny Daniel Beasley

Johnny Daniel Beasley

Aug 21, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Johnny Daniel Beasley, age 81. Johnny went to his Heavenly Home on August 21 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 am at the Kelleytown Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Michael Madaris will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Kenneth Napoleon Floyd

Kenneth Napoleon Floyd

Aug 20, 2026

Hartsville, SC 

     It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Mr. Kenneth Napoleon “Kenny” Floyd “Tiny.” Mr. Floyd went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, August 20, 2026, while at MUSC Health – Charleston, with his family by his side. He was 69 years old.

     Kenny was a devoted husband,...

Calvin Leroy Cagle, Sr.

Calvin Leroy Cagle, Sr.

Aug 20, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     On Thursday evening, August 20th, 2026, Mr. Calvin Leroy Cagle, Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mr. Cagle passed while at Carolina Pines with his family by his side. He was 70 years old.

     A native and lifelong residence of Darlington County, he was a son of the late WS...

Philip Albert Parrell

Philip Albert Parrell

Aug 20, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of Phil Parrell. He died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 20th, 2026, at the age of 75.

     Phil was an avid fisherman, luthier, as well as a musician. He loved playing his music with his only son and making people happy with his music.

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Brenda Fowler Ousley

Brenda Fowler Ousley

Aug 19, 2026

With profound sadness, we remember and celebrate the life of Brenda Fowler Ousley, who departed this world on August 19, 2026, at the age of 80, in the comforting surroundings of Springdale Healthcare Center, Camden, SC.

Born in Hartsville, SC, Brenda was the beloved daughter of Arnold C. Fowler and Jean Byrd Fowler. Her vibrant spirit was as distinctive as her...

Phillip Travis Watkins

Phillip Travis Watkins

Aug 18, 2026

Bishopville, S.C.

Phillip Travis Watkins, 67, of Lamar SC, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by his family. Born September 23, 1958, in Florence, SC, he was the son of Wilton Travis Watkins and Barbara Ann Elmore Watkins. He graduated from Bishopville High and pursued a carrier in electrical work. His last full-time employer was...

William Glenn Moody, Jr.

William Glenn Moody, Jr.

Aug 17, 2026

Forest City, NC

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of William Glenn Moody, Jr. age 44. Mr. Moody passed away August 17 at Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C.

Memorial services will be held Saturday at 4:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Moody was born in Hampton, VA...

Cathy Geraldine Chisholm

Cathy Geraldine Chisholm

Aug 17, 2026

Hartsville, SC

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cathy Geraldine Chisholm at the age of 66 on August 17, 2026.

Born in Hartsville, SC, Cathy was the cherished daughter of the late James E. "J.E." Chisholm and Lila Tyner Chisholm. She dedicated much of her life to the construction industry, finding joy in both her work and the simple pleasures...

Elaine Winburn Huneycutt

Elaine Winburn Huneycutt

Aug 14, 2026

In loving memory of Elaine Winburn Huneycutt, age 76, services will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Marvin Honeycutt. Friends are invited to gather for a visitation of remembrance on Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Norton Funeral Home.

Elaine passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026. Born...

Craig Wayne Hopkins

Craig Wayne Hopkins

Aug 10, 2026

We are honored to share the obituary as a courtesy to the family and local friends of Craig Hopkins, our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Hopkins family.

Craig Wayne Hopkins of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina passed away on August 10th, 2026 at the age of 51.

Craig was born on August 7th, 1975 in Sumter, South Carolina. He had a wonderful...

Shaquander Shavon Mixon

Shaquander Shavon Mixon

Aug 9, 2026

Bishopville, SC

     Shaquander Shavon Mixon was born on March 2, 1983, in Sumter, South Carolina, and grew up in Bishopville, South Carolina, where she was well known and loved throughout the community.

     Shaquander graduated from Lee Central High School in 2001. She later began a career in the insurance industry, where she was known as a hardworking and...

Carolyn Ruth Poston Hall

Carolyn Ruth Poston Hall

Aug 9, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Mrs. Carolyn Ruth Poston Hall. Mrs. Hall passed away Sunday morning, August 9th, 2026, at the age of 70.

     A native of Rockingham, NC, Mrs. Hall was a daughter of the late Henry & Amy Boan Poston. She loved to be outdoors, sitting...

Betty Jean Hall Sarasin

Betty Jean Hall Sarasin

Aug 8, 2026

Betty Jean Sarasin, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away after a short illness on August 8, 2026, at Carolina Pines Hospital in Hartsville.

She was born on the Fourth of July in 1934 in Hartsville, South Carolina. She was predeceased by her husband, Stuart (affectionately known as Curly) Sarasin, her sisters Mazalee Hall Vaughn and Carolyn Hall Mollo, and her...

Joan Marie Pack

Joan Marie Pack

Aug 5, 2026

     Joan Marie Pack, 92, of Bethea Retirement Center in Darlington, SC, passed away among family on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at McLeod Hospice Home in Florence, SC.

     A family-led memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Bethea Retirement Center chapel. It will be conducted by Doctor Jeff Cockrell.

     Joan...

Wyman Preston Cole, III

Wyman Preston Cole, III

Aug 3, 2026

Hartsville, SC

Mr. Wyman Preston Cole III, age 85 went peacefully to his heavenly home on August 3rd while at Carolina Pines Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at Lakeview Baptist Church on Saturday August 8 at 1:00pm. Reverend Ken Hughes will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church.

Preston was born...