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Margaret Matthews

Margaret Matthews

Feb 27, 2019

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Margaret Matthews age 64 passed away February 27 at her residence. A visitation will be held Saturday March 2 from 10:00 - 12:00 at Norton Funeral Home.

Mrs. Matthews was born in Hartsville, a daughter of the late Thomas Rogers and Maggie Coates Rogers. She worked for many years at Sonoco and...

David Schmitzer

David Schmitzer

Feb 23, 2019

Dave passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC after a 3-week battle with pneumonia.

Age 78, Dave was born June 16, 1940 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Alvin R. Schmitzer and Jean (Donovan) Schmitzer.

Dave left behind his wife of 52 years, Susan “Sue” (Gleason)...

Glenn "Jockey" Chapman

Glenn "Jockey" Chapman

Feb 21, 2019

Mr. Glenn "Jockey" Haywood  Chapman, 74, of Society Hill, passed away Thursday morning, February 21st, 2019, at McLeod Health-Cheraw.

His funeral service will be held at 3:00 on Sunday afternoon, February 24th, 2019, in Welsh Neck Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery.  The family will be receiving friends from 5-7 on Saturday evening at the home...

James Drinkard

James Drinkard

Feb 16, 2019

Hartsville, SC

Mr. James Monroe Drinkard, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2019 at the Carroll Campbell House Lexington SC.   Mr. Drinkard is survived by his wife of 75 years Ila Mae Styles Drinkard   Private burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at Norton Funeral Home, on...

William Joshua Johnson

William Joshua Johnson

Feb 14, 2019

Hartsville, S.C.

A visitation for William Joshua Johnson who passed away February 12, will be held Friday 5-6 pm at Norton Funeral Home.

Josh was born in Hartsville a son of Eddie and Tracy Haggins Gardner.

Surviving are his mother of Manning; his father of Hartsville; one son, Kolton Johnson, Manning; one sister,...

Joyce Britt Brown

Joyce Britt Brown

Feb 9, 2019

Rembert, S.C.

Funeral services for Joyce Britt Brown age 79 will be held Tuesday at 2:00 at the Red Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Timmy Lee and Rev. Jeff Steen will officiate. Burial will be in the Red Hill Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville. Visitation will be Monday 6-8 at the funeral home.

Joyce...

Louise Hall Laffidy

Louise Hall Laffidy

Feb 9, 2019

Hartsville, SC

Funeral services for Louise Hall Laffidy widow of Arthur Leroy Laffidy age 86 will be held Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 11:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Westview Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services...

Debra Ann Hawkins

Debra Ann Hawkins

Feb 9, 2019

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for Debra Ann (Debbie) Hawkins age 58, will be held Wednesday at 3:00 at the Wayside Baptist Church. Rev. William Lewis, Rev. David Mullen and Rev. Trent McLaughlin will officiate. Burial will be in the Wayside Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Funeral...

Mack Allen Morris

Mack Allen Morris

Feb 9, 2019

McBee, SC

Services for Mr. Mack Allen Morris will be held 4:00pm Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Clyde Church of God.  Pastor Daniel Poston will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be 3:00-4:00pm Tuesday at the church.

Mr. Morris passed away on...

Lucille Colvin Elliott

Lucille Colvin Elliott

Feb 8, 2019

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for Lucille Colvin Elliott, age 89, will be held Sunday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville. Rev. Olin Kirkland and Rev. Danny Pierce and Honorary Minister Rev. Homer Hinson will officiate. Burial will be in the Mizpah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at...

Mary Matuse

Mary Matuse

Feb 5, 2019

Hartsville - Mrs. Mary Lee Euten Matuse, 84, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 5th, 2019, at McCoy Memorial Nursing Home.

A private family service will be held.

Mrs. Matuse was born in Bishopville, a daughter of the late Henry & Roxie Hill Euten.  She worked with Hartsville Manufactoring for many years and was a very...

Sherrell Kay Lloyd

Sherrell Kay Lloyd

Feb 5, 2019

Hartsville - Mrs. Sherrell “Kay” Lloyd, 68, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 5th, 2019, at the McLeod Hospice House. At her request, a private family gathering will be held at a future date.

Kay was born in Columbia, a daughter of the late John C. & Dorothy Rhodes Mello.  She worked with Blue Cross & Blue Shield...

David Womack

David Womack

Feb 4, 2019

Hartsville, SC

Mr. David Womack age 60 passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Womack was born in Hartsville, SC.  The family has requested no services at this time.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his mother, Mable Evans, Michigan; sisters,...

Blease Cranford

Blease Cranford

Jan 30, 2019

Bethune – Mr. Cole L. Blease Cranford, 96, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday afternoon, January 30th, 2019, while at the Rehab Center at Morrell. His funeral service will be held at 3:00 on Monday afternoon, February 4th, 2019, in Patrick Baptist Church.  Reverend Grover Johnson and Reverend Gary Romines will officiate with burial and military honors...

Ann Stokes Huggins

Ann Stokes Huggins

Jan 29, 2019

Camden -  Ann Stokes Huggins, 91, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 after a brief illness.  Born on July 25, 1927, she was the eldest daughter of the late Willie Clifford and Bertha Deas Stokes.  Ann was  the wife of the late William Samuel (WS) Huggins for 53 years.  She was diagnosed at...

Freddie Galloway

Freddie Galloway

Jan 28, 2019

Hartsville, S.C.

Funeral services for Freddie H. Galloway age 84, will be held Wednesday January 30 at 2:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Galloway Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday  1:00 – 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Rev. Danny...

George Freeman

George Freeman

Jan 28, 2019

Patrick, S.C.

Funeral services for George Wayne Freeman age 78 will be held Thursday at 2:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the LDS Cemetery in Society Hill. ...

Shelia Cassidy Stalheim

Shelia Cassidy Stalheim

Jan 26, 2019

Hartsville, S.C.

Visitation for Shelia Cassidy Stalheim, age 70 will be held Tuesday from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Norton Funeral Home.

Shelia was born in Hartsville a daughter of Mrs. Annie Atkinson Cassidy and the late Theophilus Ray Cassidy. She was a devoted mother.

Surviving are one son, Ricky Price, Hartsville; one...

Ossie Gordon Hutchinson

Ossie Gordon Hutchinson

Jan 24, 2019

Hartsville, S.C.

Ossie Gordon Hutchinson age 70 passed away January 24 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Trae Smoak and Rev. Brent Thigpen will officiate. Burial will be in the Damascus Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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Lawrence Howle

Lawrence Howle

Jan 24, 2019

Society Hill, S.C.

Funeral services for Lawrence Wilson (Joe) Howle, age 78 will be held Saturday at 11:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday 5-7 pm at the funeral home.

Mr. Howle was born in Hartsville a son of the late Robert C. & Thelma Tolson Howle. He was owner of...