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Johnny Warren Morrell

Johnny Warren Morrell

Jun 26, 2021

Johnny “Warren” Morrell, 80, of Hartsville, went to his heavenly home on June 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Warren was the son of Warren Clifton and Opal Carroll Morrell. Warren and his loving wife of 48 years, Jeanette Hodge Morrell, served their community through food, friendship, countless stories and laughter at their beloved Carolina Lunch in...

Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson

Jun 24, 2021

Hartsville, SC

Services of Remembrance for Jack Melvin Wilson age 67 will be held Saturday at 3:00pm from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  Pastor Danny Malloy, Pastor Ricky Malloy and Pastor Drew Rainwater will officiate.  Burial will be in the Forest Pines Cemetery, Cheraw, SC.  Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm Friday at the funeral...

Sidney McLendon Beasley

Sidney McLendon Beasley

Jun 21, 2021

Hartsville, SC

Graveside services of Remembrance for Sidney McLendon Beasley age 78 will be held 4:00pm Thursday at Westview Cemetery Mausoleum.  Pastor Charles McLendon and Savannah Beasley will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  The family will welcome guest to stop by and visit at the residence of Billy Beasley, 1520 Tema Road, Hartsville,...

Staci Marie Blackwell

Staci Marie Blackwell

Jun 21, 2021

McBee, S.C.

Miss Staci Marie Blackwell, age 39 passed away June 21. A visitation will be held Thursday 5-7 pm at Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville.

Staci was born in Sumter a daughter of Sherri Tucker Blackwell and the late Ralph Lynn Blackwell. She was a loving person who never met a stranger and always was...

Rev. William Delano "W.D." Huneycutt

Rev. William Delano "W.D." Huneycutt

Jun 20, 2021

Hartsville, S.C.

Graveside service for Rev. William Delano Huneycutt age 87 will be held Tuesday at 4:00 at the Ruby Cemetery in Ruby, S.C. directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Hazel Mixon will officiate. Visitation will be from 2-3 pm at Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville.

Rev. Huneycutt was born in Ruby a son of the...

Cameron A. Powers

Cameron A. Powers

Jun 18, 2021

Mr. Cameron A. “Yank” “Pappy” Powers, 69, of Hartsville, passed away Friday morning, June 18th, 2021, while at home.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 on Sunday afternoon, June 20th, 2021, from First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge.  Reverend Wayne Cash and Reverend John “Bootsie” Griggs will officiate with burial following in the church cemetery. ...

Billy Russell Johnson

Billy Russell Johnson

Jun 14, 2021

Hartsville, S.C.

Billy Russell Johnson age 82 passed away June 14, 2021. No services are planned at this time.

Billy was born in Hartsville a son of the late George L. and Minnie Johnson. He was a top rated regional sales manager for Metropolitan Life Insurance for over 20 years and managed offices all across...

Evelyn Short

Evelyn Short

Jun 14, 2021

Hartsville, SC

Graveside services of Remembrance for Evelyn Ruth Short age 63 will be held 2:00pm Thursday at Beasley Cemetery.  Pastor Johnny Quick will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  The family will visit with friends following the services.

Evelyn passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at McLeod Hospice...

Martha Sue Bryant

Martha Sue Bryant

Jun 11, 2021

McBee, S.C.

Funeral services for Martha Sue (Tammy) Bryant age 66 will be held Monday at 4:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Joseph Norris and Rev. Carroll Hall will officiate. Burial will be in the Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 5-7 pm at the funeral home and at other times at the...

Charles Sidney "Charlie" Newsom

Charles Sidney "Charlie" Newsom

Jun 10, 2021

Mr. Charles Sidney “Charlie” Newsom, 80, of Bishopville, passed away Thursday morning, June 10th, 2021, while at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday morning, June 12th, 2021, from the Newsom Family Cemetery with Reverend Kathy Carr officiating.  The family will be receiving friends following the service at the graveside.  Friends are invited...

Bonnie Clanton

Bonnie Clanton

Jun 9, 2021

Hartsville, SC

Graveside services of Remembrance for Bonnie Galloway Clanton age 91 widow of Jack Clanton will be held 11:00am Friday, June 11, 2021 at Westview Cemetery.  Sister Hazel Mixon will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends following the services at the graveside.

Mrs. Clanton went to...

Judy Steen

Judy Steen

Jun 9, 2021

Hartsville, SC

Celebration of Life services for Judy Watkins Steen age 71 widow of Sidney Steen, Sr. will be held 4:00pm Saturday at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  Pastor Cliff Leonard will officiate, with burial in Darlington Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Saturday one hour prior to the services.

Mrs. Steen went...

Gabriele Reelene Floyd

Gabriele Reelene Floyd

Jun 8, 2021

Hartsville, S.C.

Funeral services for Gabriele Reelene Floyd age 19 will be held Sunday at 4:00 at the Grace and Mercy Worship Center. Burial will be in the Floyd-Dixon Family Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Gabriele was born in Florence a daughter of...

Franklin Gainey

Franklin Gainey

Jun 8, 2021

Hartsville, S.C.

Memorial services for Franklin Gainey age 67 will be held Saturday at 2:00 at Brown Springs Baptist Church.

Franklin was born in Hartsville a son of the late Maxie and Kate Heustess Gainey.

The family will receive friends anytime at the residence of his sister Patsy Dixon, 1572 Patrick Fire Tower...

Bobby Lynn Cook

Bobby Lynn Cook

Jun 8, 2021

Mr. Bobby Lynn Cook, 69, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, June 8th, 2021, while at McLeod Health of Florence.

The date and time of his memorial service will be announced.

A native of Latta, Mr. Cook was a son of the late Liston Calvin, Jr. & Louise Calder Cook.  Bobby loved sports and went as...

Patrick Ethan Starnes

Patrick Ethan Starnes

Jun 6, 2021

Mr. Patrick Ethan Starnes, 30, of Patrick passed away Sunday, June 6th, 2021.

His funeral service will be held at 1:00 on Monday afternoon, June 14th, 2021, from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home.  The family will be speaking with friends following the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Starnes was born in Monroe, North...

Rev. Johnny Tyner

Rev. Johnny Tyner

Jun 5, 2021

Hartsville, SC

We are saddened to announce the passing of Rev. Johnny Loraine Tyner.

Rev. Tyner age 66 went to his heavenly home Saturday afternoon.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Norton Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Tyner family....

Steve Allen Boan

Steve Allen Boan

Jun 4, 2021

Hartsville, S.C.

Mr. Steve Allen Boan, age 64, passed away June 4 at McLeod RMC. No services are planned at this time.

Norton Funeral Home is honored to serve the Boan family.

Kathy Jean Stephens

Kathy Jean Stephens

Jun 3, 2021

Bishopville, SC

A service of Celebration for Kathy Jean Hopkins Stephens age 58 widow of David Stephens will be held Monday at 2:00pm at the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel.  Pastor Craig Thompson will officiate.  Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the...

Alice Vermilye Rothe

Alice Vermilye Rothe

Jun 2, 2021

Alice Ethel Vermilye Rothe, 94, peacefully passed June 2, 2021. She was born November 26, 1926 in Queens, Long Island, New York. On January 6, 1944 she married the love of her life Edward L Rothe Sr. Together they raised three sons. She worked as a secretary in Ohio School systems, and with the Civil Service as an Office...