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Jimmy Minor Farmer, Jr.

Jimmy Minor Farmer, Jr.

Sep 1, 2023

Bethune, S.C.

Mr. Jimmy M. Farmer, 67, of Bethune died peacefully while surrounded by family at Regency Hospital in Florence on Friday, September 1st.   Graveside services will be held 3:00pm Wednesday September 6 at the Bethune Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville.  Rev. Scott Bernshausen will officiate. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5-7 pm at...

Sheila Rhea Davidson

Sheila Rhea Davidson

Sep 1, 2023

Bishopvile, S.C.

Mrs. Sheila Rhea Davidson, age 78 passed away September 1 at her residence with her loving son by her son.

Sheila was born in Columbia a daughter of Elma Crofts. She was a 1963 graduate of Ashwood Central High School and retired from DuPont.

Surviving is one son, Ken Player, Bishopville; three grandchildren, Reese Player, Bishopville, Matt Player,...

Arlene Rose Raus Compton

Arlene Rose Raus Compton

Aug 29, 2023

Patrick, S.C.

Mrs. Arlene Rose Raus Compton, age 85 went to her Heavenly Home on August 29 while at McLeod Health, Cheraw with her loving family by her side. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Friday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Fred McDaniel will officiate. A visitation will be held following the service...

Margie Ann Perdue

Margie Ann Perdue

Aug 28, 2023

 

Miss Margie Ann Perdue age 82 passed away Monday at Morrell Nursing Center. A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday at 3:00 at Brown Springs Baptist Church directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Donnie Faulkenbury will officiate, with burial in Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 5-7 pm at the funeral home.

Miss Margie...

Clingman Blair Sells

Clingman Blair Sells

Aug 27, 2023

Mr. Clingman Blair Sells, 91, of Hartsville, died peacefully on Sunday morning, August 27th, 2023, while at Morrell Nursing Center, surrounded by his loving family. 

A native of Monroe, NC, Mr. Sells was a son of the late Clingman Bright & Nora Lee Haney Sells.  He attended Unionville Schools in Monroe and Appalachian State University of Boone, NC. 

Blair worked...

Jason J. Oliver

Jason J. Oliver

Aug 25, 2023

This obituary is being posted by Norton Funeral Home at the request of the family for local friends of Mr. Oliver.  All services have been entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield.  For any floral orders, please contact Miller-Rivers-Caulder.

Chesterfield, SC

          Mr. Jason J. Oliver, age 41, entered into rest on Friday, August 25, 2023 with his family...

Winnie Mae Johnson Hatchell

Winnie Mae Johnson Hatchell

Aug 24, 2023

Hartsville, SC

Celebrating the Homegoing of Winnie “Mae” Johnson Hatchell age 95. Services will be held 3:00pm Sunday at Eastside Holiness Church.  Rev. Trae Smoak and Rev. Brent Thigpen will officiate.  Burial will be in Swift Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  Visitation of Remembrance will be held Saturday afternoon 5:00-7:00pm at Norton Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hatchell...

Joyce "MeMe" Sellers Wood

Joyce "MeMe" Sellers Wood

Aug 23, 2023

This obituary is being posted at the request of the family for local friends of Mrs. Wood.  All services have been entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield and if you would like to order flowers, please do so by contacting Miller-Rivers-Caulder.  

Joyce Sellers Wood (lovingly known as MeMe), 81,left this world to be with the Lord and her...

William Courter Mozingo, Jr.

William Courter Mozingo, Jr.

Aug 21, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. William Courter Mozingo, Jr., 73, of Hartsville.  He passed away Monday evening, August 21st, 2023, with his wife and daughter by his side.

Mr. Mozingo was born in Hartsville, a son of the late William Courter, Sr. & Eliza Jane Wilson Mozingo.  He was the owner and...

Carol A. Moor Smith

Carol A. Moor Smith

Aug 21, 2023

Mrs. Carol A. Moor Smith, 85, of Inman, South Carolina, passed away Monday morning, August 21st, 2023, while at Magnolia Manor of Inman.

No services are currently planned.

The care of Mrs. Smith has been entrusted to Norton Funeral Home & Crematory of Hartsville.

Mary Steen (Libby) Johnson

Mary Steen (Libby) Johnson

Aug 21, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Mary (Libby) Steen Johnson age 70 passed away August 21 while at Carolina Pines RMC with her loving family by her side.

Libby was born in Hartsville a daughter of Mary Florence Atkinson Branham and the late William Perry Steen. She retired from A.O. Smith after 33 years of service and was a member of Spring Branch...

Issac Timmons Chapman, Jr.

Issac Timmons Chapman, Jr.

Aug 19, 2023

Hartsville, S.C.

Funeral services for Issac Timmons Chapman, Jr. age 69 will be held Wednesday at 3:00 pm at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Buddy Amerson will officiate. Burial will be in the New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Issac was born in Hartsville a son of...

Mildred Oneal Brown

Mildred Oneal Brown

Aug 15, 2023

McBee, S.C.

Mrs. Mildred Oneal Brown age 84 went to her Heavenly Home on August 15, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday August 17 at 5:00 pm at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Marin Griggs will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

George Brooks Ballard

George Brooks Ballard

Aug 11, 2023

George Brooks (Pete) Ballard, a beloved member of the Hartsville, S.C. community, passed away on August 11, 2023, at Carolina Pines RMC with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 19, 1928, in Hartsville to the late Gus Ballard and Jesse Howle Ballard.Pete dedicated an impressive 50 years of his life to working at Sonoco Products...

Frederick William Tracy, Jr.

Frederick William Tracy, Jr.

Aug 11, 2023

Frederick William Tracy, Jr., “Fred,” was born to Frederick William Tracy, Sr. and Mary Tracy on March 21st, 1947 in Atlantic City, NJ. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Seaford, DE before finally settling in Kinston, NC where Fred grew up.

Fred attended Leonard Hall in Leonardtown, MD and St. Francis Preparatory School in Spring Grove, PA where...

Laura Brown Latimer

Laura Brown Latimer

Aug 9, 2023

 

Laura Brown Latimer Laura Brown Latimer, beloved centenarian and family matriarch, died peacefully on August 9, 2023 at Carlyle McCoy in the presence of devoted family and caregivers. Born in Chesterfield SC on February 4, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Donald Austin Brown and Ella Price Brown.

Laura attended Meredith College, leaving in 1942 to support...

Clara Howell Atkinson

Clara Howell Atkinson

Aug 8, 2023

 

Clara Lee Howell Atkinson, age 71, of Hartsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 8th, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her family as she met the One for Whom she lived, Jesus Christ.  Born on September 27th, 1951, in Hartsville, she was the daughter of Sidney Lide...

Emmett Lee Stewart, Jr.

Emmett Lee Stewart, Jr.

Aug 7, 2023

It is with broken hearts and great sorrow that we announce the death of Emmett Lee Stewart, Jr. Lee passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 7, 2023, after suffering a heart attack. He was 68 years old.

Lee was born in Hartsville, SC on to Geraldine Stewart-Dalton and the late Emmett Lee Stewart, Sr. He graduated from...

Patricia Woods Caddell

Patricia Woods Caddell

Aug 5, 2023

Hartsville, SC

Patricia Woods Caddell, age 88, passed away on August 5, 2023, at Morrell Nursing Home. She was born on July 20, 1935, in Hartsville. Patricia had a giving heart and will be fondly remembered for her kind nature and selfless acts.Throughout her life, Patricia pursued various interests and careers. She found joy in interior decorating and had a...

Gerald Eugene "Gene" Norris

Gerald Eugene "Gene" Norris

Aug 5, 2023

Gerald Eugene "Gene" Norris, passed away on August 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at McLeod Hospice. Born on August 15, 1949, in Lamar, SC., Gene was the son of Perry and Evelyn Worley Norris. He dedicated over 40 years as the owner and operator of Hartsville Heating and Air, where he became a symbol of dependability and excellence. His...

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