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Linda Elizabeth McSparren

Linda Elizabeth McSparren

Sep 29, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Linda Elizabeth McSparren, widow of Mr. William Iva McSparren, age 82, passed away September 29 while at the Legacy in Hartsville with her loving family by her side.

Graveside services will be held 3:00pm Monday, October 2, 2023 at Magnolia Cemetery.  Visitation of Remembrance will be held 1:00-2:30pm Monday afternoon at Norton Funeral Home.  Mr. Rick Moore...

John Kevin Rhodes

John Kevin Rhodes

Sep 27, 2023

 Memorial services for John Kevin Rhodes, age 60, will be Saturday September 30th at 2:00pm at First United Methodist Church in Lancaster, South Carolina.  The family will be receiving friends at 1:30pm.  Pastor Neal Woods will officiate.  A visitation will be held in Hartsville on Saturday night from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Norton Funeral Home in Hartsville.   The...

Dorothy Odom Jones

Dorothy Odom Jones

Sep 27, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Odom Jones, 79, of Hartsville passed away Wednesday morning, September 27, 2023, while under the care of Hospice and surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Jones was the last of 3siblings born in Darlington County to the late W.T. Odom Jr and Dorothy Mae Knotts. She was born in Hartsville where she has lived her entire life. Educated...

Pastor James L. "Jamie" Gardner, Jr.

Pastor James L. "Jamie" Gardner, Jr.

Sep 23, 2023

Pastor James "Jamie" L. Gardner, Jr., 56, husband of Kimberly G. Gardner, of Beaufort, SC, died Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his residence.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 11:00am at Praise Assembly, with the Funeral service to follow at 1:00pm on Thursday. Burial service will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:30am...

Edna M. Lloyd

Edna M. Lloyd

Sep 23, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Edna M. Lloyd age 81 went to her Heavenly Home on September 23 while at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 at Praise Temple Church. Rev. Ricky Dutton Will officiate. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour...

Margaret Boyette Sapp

Margaret Boyette Sapp

Sep 21, 2023

 

Margaret B. Sapp age 76 passed away September 21 at the residence of her son in Patrick. All funeral services will be held in Claxton, Georgia.

Ms. Sapp was born in Collins GA a daughter of the late James Calvin Boyette and Ida Belle Lynn Boyette.

Surviving are four sons, Matthew Gary (Michelle) Sapp, Hartsville, Christopher William (Carol) Sapp,...

Roma Alexander Stewart Mangum

Roma Alexander Stewart Mangum

Sep 20, 2023

Mrs. Roma Alexander Stewart Mangum, 90, of Columbia and formerly of Bishopville, passed away Wednesday evening, September 20th, 2023, while under the care of hospice and surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Mangum was the last of many siblings born in the Wysacky Community of Lee County to the late James “Jimmy” Sr. & Minnie Barfield Alexander.  She was a...

Dorothy (Dot) Harris Amerson

Dorothy (Dot) Harris Amerson

Sep 20, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Harris Amerson, age 85 went home to her Heavenly Father on September 20 while at McLeod Hospice House with her loving family by her side.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 at the Pine Ridge Holiness Church. Rev. Phillip Jones and Rev. Dennis Lear will officiate. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery...

Frances James Wilks

Frances James Wilks

Sep 19, 2023

Hartsville, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Frances James Wilks.

Mrs. Wilks age 84 passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023  while in Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, NC.

She was born in Hartsville, SC the daughter of the late Elbert and Sallie Coker James.  She was a God fearing women who loved her Lord...

Eunice Johnson Smith

Eunice Johnson Smith

Sep 18, 2023

Mrs. Eunice Johnson Smith, 97, of Hartsville, passed away Monday afternoon, September 18th, 2023, while at Morrell Nursing Center.

Her service will be conducted at 11:00 on Wednesday morning, September 20th, 2023, by the graveside of Magnolia Cemetery.  The family will speak with friends following the service at the graveside.

A native of Darlington County, Mrs. Smith was a...

Opal Timmons Tyner

Opal Timmons Tyner

Sep 14, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Ms. Opal Timmons Tyner age 63 passed away September 14 at her residence. Opal was born in Hartsville a daughter of Margaret Grantham Tyner and the late Julius Timmons, Jr.

Surviving is her mother of Hartsville; one brother Dennis (Kaye) Timmons, Hartsville and one Uncle, Bobby Joe (Ann) Grantham, Hartsville.

Mrs. Tyner was laid to rest 3:00pm...

Michael Gregory (Greg) O'Neal

Michael Gregory (Greg) O'Neal

Sep 8, 2023

 

 

Michael Gregory O’Neal, 61, passed unexpectedly and went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. He was a beloved son, father, husband, and Christian. Greg was born on October 28th, 1961 in Hartsville, South Carolina to Becky and Bobby O’Neal. He graduated from Hartsville High School and Francis Marion University. After graduating, Greg had a long,...

Linda Faye Hopkins Cranford

Linda Faye Hopkins Cranford

Sep 7, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Linda Faye Cranford age 71 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 7 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 at the Green Hill Church of God of Prophecy. Rev. Jerry Gainey and Rev. Danny Pierce will officiate. Burial will be in the Patrick Cemetery...

Lois Jean Putnam

Lois Jean Putnam

Sep 6, 2023

Funeral services for Jean Stewart Putnam, 79, who died peacefully on September 6, 2023, will be held at Kelleytown Baptist Church, at 3PM, on September 10, 2023. The Reverend Mike Madaris, Reverend Gary Anderson and Mr. Travis Walters will be officiating. 

Jean was a native of Hartsville and daughter of the late S.B. (“Doc”) and Lois Evelyn Stewart. She retired...

Ted V Chapman

Ted V Chapman

Sep 6, 2023

Darlington, S.C.

Ted V. Chapman age 83 passed away September 6 while at McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Ted was born in Hartsville a son of the late Henry Dewitt Chapman and Mary Elizabeth Tyner Chapman.

Surviving is his wife, Rachel Perez Chapman, Darlington; one son, Mark Chapman, Hartsville, one daughter, Angela (Campbell) Clark of Darlington; one brother, Donnie Chapman, Greenville;...

Ronnie Haskell Tidwell

Ronnie Haskell Tidwell

Sep 6, 2023

Mr. Ronnie Haskell Tidwell, 85, of Bethune, passed away Wednesday morning, September 6th, 2023, while at Carolina Pines RMC, surrounded by his loving family.

A native and lifelong resident of Kershaw County, Mr. Tidwell was a son of the late Benton & Lizzy Kate Smith Tidwell.  He was a 4-year Veteran of the United States Military, serving in the Air...

Chris Hammond Tallon, Sr.

Chris Hammond Tallon, Sr.

Sep 5, 2023

Chris Tallon, a man known for his punctuality, arrived early for every event in his life, including his final journey, which he embarked upon on the morning of September 05, 2023. Born in Hartsville and raised on Barefoot Street, he carried his roots proudly, often forgoing shoes unless absolutely necessary.

Settling on Pecan Drive, Chris spent the entirety of his...

Jacquelyn Benjie Stephens Woltjer

Jacquelyn Benjie Stephens Woltjer

Sep 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jacquelyn (Jackie) Benjie Stephens Woltjer. the daughter of Jim and Gay Stephens.

Jacquelyn Benjie (Jackie) (Stephens) Woltjer, 63, of Worthington, Mn., died Monday, 4 September 2023. In Brandon, Iowa.

She was Born on Saturday, 10 October 1959, in Bishopville, SC, she was the daughter of SFC Jimmy B. Stephens (Retired)...

Larry Duncan Keith

Larry Duncan Keith

Sep 2, 2023

Society Hill, S.C.

Mr. Larry Duncan Keith age 72 passed away September 2 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Larry was born in Society Hill a son of the late Clarence Keith and Geneva Gainey Keith. He retired from Darlington County as a Truck Driver.

Surviving is one daughter, Dawn Keith Reid, Society Hill; two sisters,...

Cathy Feagin Matuse

Cathy Feagin Matuse

Sep 2, 2023

Hartsville, SC

Cathy Feagin Matuse, age 66, beloved mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on September 2, 2023. She was born on July 6, 1957, in her hometown of Hartsville, SC. Cathy was a remarkable woman who made a significant impact on those around her through her kind heart.Cathy worked as a seamstress at Hartsville Manufacturing and Red Fox Apparel....

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