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Jack Winfred Smith

Jack Winfred Smith

Sep 24, 2022

Jack Winfred Smith, 85, of Darlington, SC died Saturday, Sept 24, 2022 at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC with his daughters, Honey Newberry and Gwendolyn Miles by his side.

Funeral services will be held Saturday October 1, 2022 at 11:00 at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  Rev. Becky Forrest and Rev. Jackie Knight will officiate.  Burial will follow at...

George Andrew "Andy" Love

George Andrew "Andy" Love

Sep 22, 2022

Mr. George Andrew “Andy” Love, 75, of Hartsville, passed away Thursday morning, September 22nd, 2022, while at the McLeod Hospice House.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 on Saturday morning, September 24th 2022, from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  Reverend Drake Horton will officiate with burial following in the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will...

Madaline Murray Braxton

Madaline Murray Braxton

Sep 21, 2022

ALCOLU - It is with profound sadness that Danette (Tray) Way of Alcolu, SC and Brian (Robin) Hurley of Sumter, SC announce the death of their beloved mother, Madaline Murray Hurley Self Braxton, 71, on September 21, 2022.

 

Mrs. Braxton was the daughter of the late Gay Nell Marshall Murray and the late William Riley "W.R." Murray of Hartsville,...

Georgia Mae Welch

Georgia Mae Welch

Sep 18, 2022

Bishopville, S.C.

Graveside services for Georgia Mae Hopkins Welch, age 90 will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am at the Bethany Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville. Rev. Cecil Stevens will officiate. Visitation will be following the graveside service.

Mrs. Welch was born in Bishopville a daughter of the late Ollie Hopkins and Pearl Griggs Hopkins. She was a...

Geri Allen

Geri Allen

Sep 15, 2022

Hartsville, SC

A Celebration of Life Service for Geri Allen will be held 4:00pm Monday, September 19, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge.  Rev. Wayne Cash will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Norton Funeral Home and Crematory.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. 

Geri went...

Gloria Davis

Gloria Davis

Sep 11, 2022

Mrs. Gloria Davis, 76, of Hartsville, passed away Sunday evening, September 11th, 2022, while at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 on Thursday morning, September 15th, 2022, from Magnolia Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Gregg Boyd officiating.  The family will be speaking with friends following the service at the graveside. 

A native and lifelong...

Richard L. Hunt

Richard L. Hunt

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. Richard L. Hunt, 91, of Hartsville, passed away Sunday morning, September 11th, 2022, while under the care of hospice at The Legacy of Hartsville.

The care of Mr. Hunt has been entrusted to Norton Funeral Home & Crematory, who is honored to be serving the Hunt family.

Robert Gillium Blackwell, Sr.

Robert Gillium Blackwell, Sr.

Sep 7, 2022

Bishopville, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of our friend, Mr. Robert Gillium Blackwell, Sr.

Robert age 66 passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 with his family by his side.

A graveside service will be held 3:00pm Friday at Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Lee County. Rev. Gene Hancock will officiate. A visitation will...

Philip Andrew Preston

Philip Andrew Preston

Sep 5, 2022

Hartsville, S.C.

Memorial services for Philip Andrew Preston, age 60, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be following the service.

Philip was born in Atlanta, GA a son of Margaret Ann Jackson Langley and the late Hugh Edward Preston, Sr. He was a Navy Veteran.

Surviving is his mother of Hartsville; one...

Sandra Kirkley Ferguson

Sandra Kirkley Ferguson

Sep 5, 2022

 

Sandra Kirkley Ferguson, age 69, passed in the evening of Monday, September 5th, 2022 in her home in Kingsland, Georgia.

A graveside service will be held Saturday at 3:00 pm at the Beauford Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville. Rev. Tim Williams will officiate. Visitation will be following the graveside service.

Mrs. Ferguson was a dedicated...

John Wesley "Wes" White

John Wesley "Wes" White

Sep 3, 2022

Patrick, SC

A Memorial service of Remembrance for John Wesley “Wes” White age 32 will be held 2:00pm Wednesday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  Pastor Grover Johnson will officiate.  Visitation will follow the services at the funeral homes Chapel.

Wes was born in Florence, SC the son of Paul Kenneth White, Sr. and the late Sherry Lynn McLain...

Billy Heyward Blackwell

Billy Heyward Blackwell

Sep 3, 2022

Bethune, S.C.

Funeral services for Billy Heyward Blackwell age 87, will be held Monday at 4:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville. Rev. Charlie Short will officiate. Burial will be in the Union Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Billy was born in McBee a son of the late Halton...

Carolyn Edna Garrett Cagle

Carolyn Edna Garrett Cagle

Aug 31, 2022

Carolyn Edna Garrett Cagle, age 74, was called to walk her eternal path on 8/31/2022. Born January 6, 1948, to Paul Garrett and Edna Garrett in Spartanburg, SC, she was a rock of support to all who knew her.  

As a long-time resident of Inman, SC, Carolyn enjoyed cooking, baking, jigsaw puzzles, and of course tending to her animals. She’ll...

Ashley Nichole McIntosh

Ashley Nichole McIntosh

Aug 30, 2022

 

Ms. Ashley Nichole McIntosh age 40, passed away August 30 as a result of an auto accident. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday September 4 at 3:00 pm at the Memorial Chapel Church in Bishopville. Rev. Paul Atkinson will officiate.

Ashley was born in Sumter a daughter of Beverly Juanita Smith and the late Eugene Willie Dennis.

Surviving...

Janette Dixon Rothe

Janette Dixon Rothe

Aug 29, 2022

 

Janette Dixon Rothe,  passed away on Monday, August 29th, 2022, at the age of 74. Born in Pocatello, Idaho to the parents of George Wilbur Dixon and Edna Hess Dixon she grew up with her family tending to the family farm in Pingree, Idaho.

 

She is survived by her loving husband Edward Lee Rothe, Jr.; three children, Blaine...

Betty Lucille Truett

Betty Lucille Truett

Aug 28, 2022

Bishopville, SC

A Celebration of Life service for Betty Lucille Gainey Truett age 84 widow of Otis Truett will be held 2:00pm Thursday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel.  Pastor Champ Squires will officiate.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the St. Matthew United Methodist...

Charles Parker Hanson, Jr.

Charles Parker Hanson, Jr.

Aug 24, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Charlie Hanson announces his passing on August 24, 2022 after a short illness. He was the son of the late Charles P. Hanson, Sr. and Helen Arledge Hanson of Camden. He is survived by his significant other of 24 years, Marilyn Henderson of Hartsville, SC, sons Scott Parker Hanson of Elgin,...

Patrick Brian Bowen

Patrick Brian Bowen

Aug 22, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that the Bowen family announces the death of Mr. Patrick Brian Bowen, age 57, of Romney, WV.

A Celebration of Pat's life will be announced at a later date and time.  Norton Funeral Home is honored to help the family with the posting of the obituary locally for family and friends.

Pat died peacefully, at...

William Joseph Heustess

William Joseph Heustess

Aug 22, 2022

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. William Joseph (Joe) Heustess, age 86, went home to be with his Lord & Savior on August 22 at the McLeod Hospice House. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Swift Creek Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Murray and Grandson Will Heustess will officiate.

Joe was born in Hartsville...

Christopher Darrell "Chris" Talbert

Christopher Darrell "Chris" Talbert

Aug 21, 2022

Mr. Christopher Darrell “Chris” Talbert, 62, of Hartsville, passed away Sunday, August 21st, 2022.

The family invites friends to stop by Norton Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon, August 24th, 2022, from 4-6 for a time of visitation.

A native and lifelong resident of Hartsville, Mr. Talbert was a son of the late Edward Darrell Talbert & Shirley Perdue Windham.  Following...

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