Recent Obituaries
Olive Jeanette Nason
Oct 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Mrs. Olive Jeanette Nason of Bishopville. Mrs. Nason passed away on Monday afternoon, October 26th, 2026, while at home with her family. She was 81 years old.
The care of Mrs. Nason has been entrusted to Norton Funeral Home & Crematory, who will announce her...
Timmy Atkinson
Oct 25, 2026
Hartsville, SC
Timmy Atkinson, aged 61, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, at McLeod RMC in Florence, SC. Born in Chesterfield, SC, he was the cherished son of the late James Walter Atkinson, Jr. and Patricia Dixon Atkinson.
A man with a heart for adventure, Timmy found joy on the open road as a dedicated truck driver, often delighting his family...
William H. Kinder, Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
Bishopville, SC
Mr. William H. Kinder, Jr., 87, husband of Louise Kennedy Kinder, died Sunday, October 25th, 2026, while at home.
Born April 22nd, 1939, in the Lee County community of Ashwood, he was the son of the late William H. Kinder, Sr. and Florrie Mae Turbeville Kinder.
After graduating from Ashwood-Central High School in 1957, he...
Richard Lee Jones
Oct 23, 2026
Patrick, SC
In loving remembrance of Mr. Richard Lee Jones, aged 78, a service to honor his life will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Patrick Cemetery, under the guidance of Pastor William Griggs and directed by Norton Funeral Home. Friends and family will gather for a time of shared memories following the service.
Born in...
Dorothy Heustess Gainey
Oct 22, 2026
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Dorothy Heustess Gainey, age 80. Mrs. Gainey passed away October 22, 2026, while at her residence.
Mrs. Gainey was born in Patrick, a daughter of the late Johnny Heustess and Geneva Poston Heustess. She was a member of the Middendorf Church of The Living God. She was a...
Debra Ann Smith Norris
Oct 22, 2026
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Debra Ann Smith Norris, wife of Kenneth Norris.
Mrs. Norris age 65 passed away on October 22, 2026 while at the McLeod Hospice House.
All arrangements will be in her hometown of Dunlap, TN.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to be of service to the Norris family.
"Memories are the...
Joyce Warren Kelly
Oct 18, 2026
In loving memory of Joyce Warren Kelly, aged 86, who passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Born in Hartsville, SC, she was the beloved daughter of the late William David Warren and Miriam Lorice Hatfield Warren. Joyce devoted many years to AO Smith, excelling in various leadership roles, and was a cherished member of the First Baptist Church of...
Shirley Lyles Arledge
Oct 17, 2026
Updated service information as of October 21, 2026, the services have been postponed due an unexpected illness in the family, please call the funeral home and check updates online for the new service day and time.
Shirley Lyles Arledge, 96, of Bishopville, SC, will be lovingly remembered at a service 3:00pm Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church. Officiated by...
Catherine Iona Watson
Oct 16, 2026
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Catherine Iona Watson, age 89. Mrs. Watson entered into her Heavenly Home on October 16, 2026 while at McCoy Nursing Home.
Mrs. Watson was born in Sumter a daughter of the late L. Parker Hatfield, Sr. and Corinne Smith Hatfield. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church...
Ellan Margaret Lloyd
Oct 13, 2026
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ellan Margaret Lloyd, age 80. Mrs. Lloyd passed away October 13, 2026 while at Carolina Pines RMC.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday October 20, 2026 at 2:00 at the Norton Funeral Home Chapel, Hartsville. Rev. Joey Oliver will officiate. Burial will be in the Elim Methodist Church...
John Howard Pettingell
Oct 11, 2026
Bishopville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. John Howard Pettingell.
Mr. Pettingell age 78 passed away at Carolina Pines RMC on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
He was born in Portland, Oregon the son of the late Melvin and Thelma Pettingell.
Mr. Pettingell request was not to have a service of remembrance.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory are...
Frances Oleta Hoffman
Oct 10, 2026
Hartsville, S.C.
Mrs. Frances Oleta Hoffman, age 88, went to her Heavenly Home on October 10, 2026 while at Trinity Place in Albermarle, N.C. with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Norton Funeral Home Chapel Hartsville. Rev. Russ Reighly will officiate. Burial will be in the Middendorf Baptist...
Shaun Matthew Melton
Oct 8, 2026
Services of remembrance for Mr. Shaun Matthew Melton, age 44, will be held at 4:00pm Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville. Rev. Dr. Bruce Watford will officiate. Visitation will be held at 3:00pm prior to the services. Burial will be in the High Hill True Light Church Cemetery following the service.
Shaun Matthew Melton, known...
Jennie Darity
Oct 8, 2026
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Jennie Darity. Jennie went to her Heavenly Home on October 8, 2026 while at McLeod RMC, with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 3:00 at the Faith Baptist Church, 3403 Lee State Park Road, Bishopville, S.C. Burial will be in the Cypress...
Olivia Skipper Phillips
Oct 6, 2026
Hartsville, SC
Services of Remembrance for Olivia Skipper Phillips age 30 will be held at 11:00am Saturday, October 10, 2026 from the Calvary Tabernacle Church, Hartsville, SC. A visitation of remembrance will follow the services. Pastor Gary Anderson will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home and Crematory.
If you’ve met Olivia, chances are she touched your life. She was an amazing woman...
Jonathan Ray Carmona
Oct 5, 2026
McBee, S.C.
Jonathan Ray Carmona joined his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 5, at the age of 42. Jonathan was born in Melbourne, Florida, to Jose Anthony Carmona and Debra Jean Carmona. He was affectionally called “Jon” by his parents and five siblings. The oldest, he was a natural caretaker and a creative. His siblings loved gathering around...
Margaret Catherine Morris
Oct 5, 2026
Hartsville, SC
Margaret Catherine Morris, 64, beloved wife, mother, sister, and Mema, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 5th, 2026. She was surrounded by her family, friends, and her fur babies.
Margaret was born in Ohio to the late Harry and Patricia Gibson. Margaret grew up in a very large family and loved everyone, but she...
Terry Wayne Hopkins
Oct 4, 2026
Lamar, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Terry Wayne Hopkins. Terry passed while surrounded by his family at the age of 65.
Mr. Hopkins was born in Hartsville, a son of the late Eugene and Annie Joyce Hopkins. He loved singing karaoke and enjoyed fishing. He retired from the automobile industry after many years of...
Philous Glen "Buck" Watson
Oct 3, 2026
Bishopville, SC
After years of singing of God’s loving-kindness, on Saturday afternoon, October 3, 2026, Mr. Philous Glen “Buck” Watson was called home to meet his Lord and Savior. He was 80 years old.
A lifelong resident of the Cedar Creek Community, Mr. Watson was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he taught the Junior Sunday School...
Charles James Hopper
Oct 3, 2026
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Charles James Hopper, age 84. Mr. Hopper passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Hopper was born in Suffern, N.Y. a son of the late Charles and Frances Gallo Hopper. He was a Correction Officer in New York for 20 years.
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