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Cecilia Boan Freeman

Cecilia Boan Freeman

Aug 5, 2024

Hartsville, SC

     Mrs. Cecilia Boan “Cindy” Freeman, 60, passed away Monday, August 5th, 2024.

     Cindy was born in Hartsville, a daughter of the late Cecil Wesley & Ruby “Polly” Robertson Boan. She loved doing crafts, going fishing and being with her grandchildren. 

    Surviving are her daughters, Kimberley (Corey Griggs) Freeman and Francie (Michael) Castro; stepchildren, Danny Freeman...

Daniel Michael Barrins

Daniel Michael Barrins

Aug 1, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

Daniel Michael Barrins, age 35 passed away on August 1 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday August 7 at 2:30 pm at the The Gathering Place Church of the Nazarene followed by a time of fellowship with the family until 5:30 pm. Rev. Jimmy Beck and Pastor Barry Tucker will officiate. 

Daniel Micheal Barrins...

Justin Britt Lee

Justin Britt Lee

Jul 31, 2024

The following obituary is being posted by Norton Funeral Home & Crematory as a courtesy to local family & friends.  All services have been entrusted to Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.  

Justin Britt Lee, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his residence.Born in Hartsville, SC, he was a son of Scott and Kimberly Lee. Since early...

Harold C. Murphy

Harold C. Murphy

Jul 31, 2024

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. Harold Clyde Murphy, age 93, went to his Heavenly Home on July 31 while at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Harold was born in Orangeburg a son of the late James Murphy and Eppsie Creel Murphy. He was the owner of Economy Heating and Air for 45 years, a member of The First Church of...

George Ralph Sinclair

George Ralph Sinclair

Jul 24, 2024

Bishopville, S.C.

Mr. George Ralph Sinclair, age 62 passed away July 24 at the McCoy Nursing Center.

Mr. Sinclair was born in Bishopville a son of the late Thomas Richardson Sinclair and Dorothy Shumake Sinclair. 

Mr. Sinclair is survived by two sisters, Kathy Davis, Bishopville and Vickie Thigpen, Sumter; one brother, Robert Sinclair, Darlington; nieces and nephews are, Tomie Sue Wolff, Taylor Purvis,...

Emily Kirby Sullivan

Emily Kirby Sullivan

Jul 20, 2024

Emily Kirby Sullivan, widow of Pastor Paul M Sullivan, died July 20, 2024 at her home in Brunswick, GA. She was 90 years old. She is survived by a son Mark Sullivan of Savannah, GA., a daughter Paula Wood (Richard) of Brunswick, GA and grandsons SSgt Wade Reaves of Columbus, GA and Stephen Reaves (Danielle) of Charlotte, NC.

Emily was born...

Victor Carroll Farmer

Victor Carroll Farmer

Jul 20, 2024

Bishopville, SC

Mr. Victor Carroll Farmer age 60 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2024.  

Victor was a resident of Bishopville, SC.  He was born on November 19, 1963 to the late Victor Farmer and Mary Farmer Tidwell.  He worked at SC Highway Department until his retirement.  Victor loved cooking, fishing with all the new baits Andrew...

Gracy Geraldine Allen

Gracy Geraldine Allen

Jul 18, 2024

Gracy Geraldine Allen (née Compton), aged 92, passed away on July 18, 2024, in Gallatin, Tennessee.

A native of Cadiz, KY, she was born January 9,1932, the daughter of the late Walter Compton and the late Nellie (Sumner) Compton.

Gracy was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas T. Allen, daughter, Linda Sewell, granddaughter Robin Sewell, and son-in-law Willie Henson. She is survived...

Keith Frederick Gonyo

Keith Frederick Gonyo

Jul 18, 2024

Darlington, S.C.

Mr. Keith Frederick Gonyo, age 73 passed away July 18 while at MUSC Florence. Services will be held in Plattsburgh, N.Y. at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted later.

Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Gonyo family.

John Leland Bullard, Sr.

John Leland Bullard, Sr.

Jul 13, 2024

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3

Mr. John Leland Bullard Sr. passed at his home Saturday morning. He was the son of Eloise Bullard...

Bobby Windell Griggs

Bobby Windell Griggs

Jul 10, 2024

Bobby Windell Griggs, age 83, joined his wife in Heaven on July 10, 2024, at the Retreat at Carolina Bay, after battling a debilitating illness for many years.

 Bobby was born to Murray Jessie and Lillie Mae Griggs on June 17, 1941, and spent 62 years married to his devoted wife, Barbara Lundy Griggs, who preceded him in death in April...

Sondra "Sandy" Wilson Matuse

Sondra "Sandy" Wilson Matuse

Jul 10, 2024

Mrs. Sandy (Mimi) Matuse, 67, of Hartsville, South Carolina, the wife of Larry Matuse, passed peacefully with her family on July 10, 2024. A  Memorial Service to honor her life will be held on July 13th, at 4 pm at Savannah Advent Christian Church, officiated by Rev. John Gallagher. Before the memorial, the family will receive friends from 2 to...

Stephen "Steve" Hudson Galloway

Stephen "Steve" Hudson Galloway

Jul 5, 2024

Florence, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. Stephen "Steve" Hudson Galloway.

Steve age 68, originally from Hartsville, passed away at his home on Friday morning surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Hartsville, the son of the late Freddie Hudson and Berdie Williamson Galloway. 

He worked for 25 years at Westrock in Florence, retiring in...

John Marshall Morrow, Sr.

John Marshall Morrow, Sr.

Jul 4, 2024

Camden, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. John Marshall Morrow, Sr.

Mr. Morrow passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 while in Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, SC.  He was born in Bishopville the son of the late Banks Floyd and Juanita Caughman Morrow. He was an independent man, who enjoyed walking, mountain trips and working...

Betty Sue Rhoad

Betty Sue Rhoad

Jul 4, 2024

McBee, S.C.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Sue Rhoad, age 76, who passed away July 4 will be held Monday at 1:00 pm at the St. Mary's Catholic Church. Father Dan Papineau will officiate. Burial will be in the McBee Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday 4-6 at Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville.

Betty Sue was born...

Marie Brown Hall

Marie Brown Hall

Jul 3, 2024

Mrs. Marie Brown Hall, 60, of Bishopville, S.C. the widow of Carroll Hall, entered into rest on July 3, 2024.

A Famil Led Memorial service to honor her life will be held Tuesday July 9 at 4:00 pm at Savannah Advent Christian Church. Rev. John Gallagher will officiate. The family will receive friends from 3-4 pm prior to the service.

Mrs. Hall...

Donna Blackman Dunlap

Donna Blackman Dunlap

Jul 2, 2024

Donna Blackman Dunlap



Hartsville, S.C.



Mrs. Donna Blackman Dunlap, age 59, of Hartsville, SC, went to her Heavenly Home on July 2, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Donna was raised in Darlington, SC, the beloved daughter of the late Don and Marie Blackman. Donna was a graduate of St. John's High School and Francis Marion University. She...

Christine Hodge Haithcock

Christine Hodge Haithcock

Jun 29, 2024

Bennettsville, SC

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Christine Hodge Haithcock.

Mrs. Haithcock age 91 passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 while at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

Mrs. Haithcock was born in Blenheim, SC a daughter of the late James Leon and Myrtle Blanche Riley Hodge.  She worked at numerous dry cleaners in the...

Louise Frances Stremmel

Louise Frances Stremmel

Jun 28, 2024

Hartsville, SC

Louise F. Stremmel, age 93, of Hartsville, South Carolina, formerly of York, died at 11:34 AM Friday, June 28, 2024, at Morrell Nursing Center in Hartsville. She was the wife of the late Philip J. Stremmel. 

Born April 4, 1931, in York, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Kibler) Eichelberger. A 1949 graduate of William Penn...

Elton Virgle Farmer

Elton Virgle Farmer

Jun 27, 2024

Mr. Elton Virgle Farmer, 76, was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, June 27th, 2024.Elton was a resident of Darlington but traveled the States and the world before he retired in Sumter from the United States Air Force as a Technical Sergeant. He was a son of the late Bennie Farmer and Effie Estelean...

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