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Ilene Beasley Robbins

Ilene Beasley Robbins

May 4, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.Ilene Beasley Robbins, age 90 passed away Saturday at her residence with her loving family by her side. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Grover Johnson and Rev. William Griggs will officiate. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Carson Dixon

Carson Dixon

May 2, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.Carson Dixon age 91 passed away May 2 at The Retreat at Carolina Bay. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday May 6 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home with visitation following the service at the funeral home. Rev. Kenny Lynch will officiate. A private burial will be held in Rivers of Living Waters Cemetery.Carson...

Jessie Deleslie Gibson, Jr.

Jessie Deleslie Gibson, Jr.

May 1, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.Jessie Deleslie Gibson, Jr. age 61, passed away May 1 at his residence. A private Graveside Service will be held later.Jessie Deleslie Gibson Jr. was born in Hartsville, SC, at Byerly Hospital on April 27, 1963. Jessie graduated from Hartsville High School and then continued his education at Coker College, where he received his Bachelor's in Sociology. After college,...

Karl Dargan

Karl Dargan

Apr 29, 2024

Karl Dargan, age 84, passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 29, 2024.  He was born in Darlington County, SC and spent most of his life in Bishopville, SC.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.  He had a long and successful career in textiles, many years of which were at Reeves Brothers in Bishopville.  He could...

Raelynn Gabriele Davis

Raelynn Gabriele Davis

Apr 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Raelynn Gabriele Davis, infant daughter of Tori Gainey and Jeremy Davis.Graveside services of Remembrance will be held 2:00pm Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Floyd-Dixon Family Cemetery, 100 Bucks Lane, Hartsville, SC 29550.  The family will be meeting at the residence of Joseph and Rebecca Floyd, 100 Bucks Lane, Hartsville,...

Carolyn Gainey Perdue

Carolyn Gainey Perdue

Apr 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Carolyn Gainey Perdue.Mrs. Perdue age 77 passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.  She was born in Hartsville, the daughter of the late Buddy Odom and Lois Odom Woods.  Mrs. Perdue worked at A.O. Smith, a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church,...

Jennie Lou Sorise

Jennie Lou Sorise

Apr 28, 2024

Hartsville, SC

     Mrs. Jennie Lou Sorise, 77, went to be with The Lord on Sunday morning, April 28th, 2024, while at home, surrounded by her family.   

     Mrs. Sorise was born in McBee, a daughter of the late James Curtis & Elsie Ruth Clay Sullivan.  At an early age, she learned the importance of helping others by quitting...

Carol Sue Kropa

Carol Sue Kropa

Apr 22, 2024

McBee, S.C.Carol Sue Kropa age 77 passed away April 22 while at Carolina Pines RMC.Mrs. Kropa was born in Muncy, PA a daughter of the late Howard Lewis Blaker and Wanda Woodling Blaker. She is survived by one daughter Christy Schultz of Greenville and one son Kevin Sheleman of Roebuck, S.C. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson

Apr 21, 2024

Hartsville, SC 

     Mrs. Katherine “Mrs. Kitty” Johnson, a Christian-Baptist born in Manila, Philippines, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday night, April 21st, 2024. 

     Katherine was a mother of 5, grandmother of 9, and had several great-grandchildren.

     She lived with and was cared for by her daughter, Danielle Zawislak, son-in-law, Josh Zawislak, and their 3 children.

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Pearl Parnell Griggs

Pearl Parnell Griggs

Apr 21, 2024

Wallace, S.C.

Pearl Parnell Griggs, age 88 of Wallace, S.C. passed away peacefully April 21, 2024. She was born in Marlboro County, S.C. where she lived all her life.

Mrs. Griggs was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James Allen Griggs, and sons Allen and Joe Griggs. She is survived by granddaughter, Ashley Griggs McDaniel (James Harold, Jr.) of...

Vernon Tyson Melton

Vernon Tyson Melton

Apr 20, 2024

Bishopville, SC 

     Mr. Vernon Tyson Melton, 77, passed away Saturday evening, April 20th, 2024, while at MUSC Health – Florence Medical Center, with his family by his side.  

     Mr. Melton was born in Wadesboro, NC, a son of the late May Tyson & Margaret Ann Huggins Melton.  Vernon loved gardening, coin collecting, and retired from Dupont after...

Mary Frances Odom

Mary Frances Odom

Apr 19, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.Mrs. Mary Frances Odom age 103 went to her Heavenly Home on April 19 while at McLeod RMC with her loving family by her side. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 am at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rev. Jonathan Bradshaw, Rev. Paul Coward and Rev. John Hamilton will officiate. Burial will be private directed by Norton Funeral...

Cleve Odom

Cleve Odom

Apr 18, 2024

McBee, SC 

     Mr. Cleve Odom, 70, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 18th, 2024, while at home surrounded by his family.  

     Mr. Odom was born in Hartsville, a son of the late Allen & Alma Hall Odom.  He enjoyed fishing and loved his family.

     Surviving is his wife, Brenda J. Odom; children: Cleve Odom, Jr., Mary Katrina...

Mary Brown Caples

Mary Brown Caples

Apr 18, 2024

Bishopville, S.C.Mrs. Mary Brown Caples, age 80, went to her Heavenly Home on April 18 while at McLeod RMC, with her loving family by her side.Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 at Mel's Chapel Church. Rev. Ann Chavis, Rev. Tommy Brown, Rev. Gabriel Smith and Rev. Ray Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Mel's Chapel Church Cemetery...

Walter John (Walt) Kropa, Jr.

Walter John (Walt) Kropa, Jr.

Apr 17, 2024

McBee, S.C.Walter John (Walt) Kropa, Jr. age 74 passed away April 17 while at Carolina Pines RMC.Walt was born in New Milford, N.Y. a son of the late Walter John Kropa, Sr. and Dorothy Erat Kropa. He is survived by his wife Carol Sue Kropa of Hartsville; one daughter Christy Schultz of Greenville and one son Kevin Sheleman of Roebuck,...

Donald Franklin Rogers

Donald Franklin Rogers

Apr 16, 2024

Patrick, SC      Mr. Donald Franklin Rogers, 74, passed away Tuesday evening, April 16th, 2024, while at Carlyle Senior Care of Fork, SC.      The family welcomes friends for a time of visitation on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, from 11-2 at Bethel United Methodist Church - 8171 Hartsville-Ruby Rd, Patrick, SC 29584.  The date and time of his memorial service...

Corine Beasley Rollins

Corine Beasley Rollins

Apr 13, 2024

Bishopville, SCIn loving memory of Corine Beasley Rollins, age 88, who passed away on April 13, 2024, at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC. Corine was born on June 29, 1935, the daughter of the late Burch Lee and Connie Rogers BeasleyCorine dedicated her life to caring for others, especially during her time as a daycare worker where she treated the children...

Archie Lavelle Amerson

Archie Lavelle Amerson

Apr 12, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.Archie Lavelle Amerson, age 86 went to his Heavenly Home on April 12 at his residence with his loving family by his side.Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 at the Pine Ridge Holiness Church. Rev. Phillip Jones and Rev. Marvin Griggs will officiate. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will...

Gloria Jean Tyner

Gloria Jean Tyner

Apr 11, 2024

Gloria Jean Drew Tyner age 79 went to her Heavenly Home on April 11 while at the McLeod Hospice House with her loving family by her side.Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 at the Edwards Chapel Baptist Church. Rev. John Griggs will officiate. Burial will be in the Edwards Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home....

Glenda Hartsell Kissiah

Glenda Hartsell Kissiah

Apr 9, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Glenda Hartsell Kissiah age 74 on April 9 while at Morrell Nursing Center.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 4:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Buddy Amerson will officiate. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery at a later date, which will be posted. Visitation...

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