Recent Obituaries
Jewel Ann Campbell
Jul 26, 2026
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Jewel Ann Campbell, age 83. Mrs. Campbell went to her heavenly home on July 26 while at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 at the Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Rusty Conyers will officiate. Burial will be...
Virginia L. Stiltz
Jul 21, 2026
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Virgina L. Stiltz. Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, while at home with her family. She was 64 years old.
Born in Hartsville, Mrs. Stiltz was a daughter of the late Richard Lee and Helen Boan Wallace. Virginia enjoyed fishing and spending...
Rodney Wyatt Kinard
Jul 21, 2026
Hartsville, S.C.
Rodney Wyatt Kinard, born September 9, 1953, in Fairfax, South Carolina, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
He was the beloved son of the late Grady Coldred Kinard and the late Ruby Lou All Kinard.
Rodney devoted more than 45 years of his life to serving families through the life insurance industry. He began his career with Liberty...
Kevin Leroy Ward
Jul 20, 2026
Bishopville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mr. Kevin Leroy Ward, age 65. Mr. Ward passed away July 20, 2026 while at Carolina Pines RMC.
Kevin was born on March 3, 1961, in Charleston, South Carolina, Kevin was the son of the late William Rhodus Ward Jr. and Minnie Lou Sides McCoon. Kevin dedicated many years...
Norman Wayne Helms
Jul 19, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Helms who passed away on Sunday July 19th at the age of 82, with his loving wife and son by his side. Wayne was born on February 17th, 1944, in Charlotte, NC to Enda Ferguson Helms and Norman Helms. Throughout his life, Wayne was a native of Midland,...
Frances Antoinette Boettger
Jul 18, 2026
In loving my memory of our mother, Frances A. Boettger, who passed away July 18th, 2026.
Fran was devoted wife of David H. Boettger in loving mother of Teresa, David and Robert. Grandmother of Jenifer Noro, Robin Powell, Jaime Boettger and Jesse Wallace. Fran will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Our mother was a kind, caring and giving...
Daniel Elihu Rhoad, Sr.
Jul 18, 2026
Mr. Daniel (Danny) E. Rhoad, Sr of McBee, SC passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2026 at the age of 75.
He was born on December 19, 1950 to DT and Catherine Rhoad. He met his soulmate,Jenny, while attending McBee High School. After graduating, he continued to pursue a career in logging and eventually started his own business, Rhoad...
James Allen "Buddy" Jones
Jul 15, 2026
James Allen (Buddy) Jones age 66 formally of Hartsville, passed away July 15, 2026 in Kings N.C.
Buddy was born in Hartsville the son of Juanita Gainey Jones and the late James Woodrow Jones.
Surviving is his long time companion, Trish Greenwood, Kings Mountain, N.C.; his mother of Hartsville; one son Allen Jones of Hartsville; one grandson, Joseph “JoJo” Jones, Hartsville; his...
Robert Timothy Huntley
Jul 15, 2026
Bishopville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Mr. Robert Timothy “Timmy” Huntley. Timmy passed away on Wednesday morning, July 15th, 2026, while at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. He was 58 years old.
Timmy was born in Charleston, a son of Mary Lois Martin Huntley and the late, James Robert...
Layman Lee Graham, Jr.
Jul 8, 2026
Layman Lee Graham, Jr. of Hartsville, SC, went to his Heavenly Home on July 8, 2026, at McLeod RMC, surrounded by his loving family.
Lee was born in Max Creek, VA to Layman Lee Graham, Sr. and Frieda Quesenberry Graham. After graduation from Dublin High School in 1960, Lee went on to a career in the textile industry at Burlington Industries...
Edwin "Ed" Tolson Yarborough
Jul 5, 2026
Hartsville, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Edwin "Ed" Tolson Yarborough.
Mr. Yarborough age 95 went home to see his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Full obituary will be updated in the following days.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to be of service to...
Jack Dexter Byrd
Jul 3, 2026
Bishopville, SC
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mr. Jack Dexter Byrd, who departed this life on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, at the age of 34.
Born on December 4th, 1991, Jack was a loving son, father, brother, and friend, whose kind heart and generous spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He...
Bobby Wallace Lee, Sr.
Jun 30, 2026
Loving and faithful Christian husband, Daddy, granddaddy, great-grand daddy (Ahpa/Papa), great-great granddaddy, brother, and friend with a sincere Joy for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was the rock of the family, leaving a huge and rich Christian heritage and legacy for them to carry on throughout the generations. He has now joined the love of his life Elsie,...
Bruce Wayne Johnson
Jun 30, 2026
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Bruce Wayne Johnson, age 67. Bruce passed away June 30, 2026 at Carolina Pines RMC.
Bruce was born in Hartsville a son of Rodney B. Johnson, Sr. and the late Alice Gainey Johnson. He owned and operated a Scrape Yard and Tire Service in Orangeburg, S.C. at one time.
Surviving...
Crystal Rene' Gainey-Liles
Jun 26, 2026
Hartsville, SC
Mrs. Crystal Rene’ Gainey-Liles, 54, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, June 26th, 2026.
Crystal was the beloved daughter of David and Gloria Shoemake and Carrol and Kim Gainey, all of Hartsville.
She was preceded in death by her precious grandson, Ace Baxley Cribb; and her grandparents, China and Viola Mixon, and...
Walter Snell
Jun 23, 2026
Bishopville, SC
We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Walter Snell.
Mr. Snell age 70, who was a resident of McCoy Nursing Home in Bishopville, SC passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 while at Carolina Pines Hospital.
No arrangements are scheduled at this time.
Norton Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to be of service to the Snell family.
Blanche Gainey Gardner
Jun 21, 2026
McBee. S.C.
Mrs. Blanche Gainey Gardner, age 79 went to her Heavenly Home on June 21, 2206 while at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Thursday June 25 at 3:00 at the Spring Branch Baptist Church. Rev. Richard Clark and Rev. Charlie Short will officiate. Burial will be in the Spring Branch Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation...
Doris Lederer Gardner
Jun 20, 2026
Doris Lederer Gardner,
born January 13th, 1932
Went to the Lord: June 20th, 2026
Sadly, our beloved Doris Gardner went to be with the Lord on June 20th, 2026 at the age of 94 due to difficulties associated with age. At the time of passing, Doris was surrounded by family by her bedside.
Doris, a loving wife, mother and friend warmed the hearts of...
George Thomas "Tommy" Lee
Jun 20, 2026
George Thomas Lee (Tommy), born September 24, 1941, in Florence County, South Carolina, entered into his eternal rest surrounded by family and faith. He was the beloved son of the late Guyan Floyd Lee and Myrtle Hyman Lee.
Tommy graduated from Saint John’s High School and proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. He devoted 36 years of faithful...
Hazel Laverne Tyner
Jun 19, 2026
Hartsville, S.C.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Hazel Laverne Tyner age 79. Mr. Tyner passed away June 19, 2026 while at his residence.
No services are planned at this time and a full obituary will be posted later.

