Funeral Homes in Hartsville, SC

Facts about Hartsville, South Carolina

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Albert Haynesworth (american football player and athlete), Leeza Gibbons (presenter and actor), Rufus Bess (american football player), Shannon Johnson (basketball player), Jeryl Prescott (actor), Jordan Lyles (baseball player), and Jody Lavender (race car driver).

Hartsville is a city in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and is the largest city in Darlington County. The population was 7,764 at the 2010 census. Mel Pennington is the current mayor and under his leadership, the city has flourished to become one of the fastest growing in the state of South Carolina. The city is accessible from both Interstate 95 and Interstate 20. Because of its location on these major interstate systems, Hartsville has become a recognizable stop for many tourists on their way to Myrtle Beach. Hartsville has been an All-America City since 1996 and a National Arbor Day Foundation Tree City since 1986. Hartsville is the home of Coker College as well as a branch of Florence-Darlington Technical College. It is also the site of the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics.Hartsville has seen significant growth over the past few years with new hotels, shopping and dining establishments, and job growth. It is served by the Hartsville Regional Airport. Hartsville is home to several major corporations including Sonoco Products Company and Duke Energy Progress. Agrium Inc. maintained a Rainbow Fertilizer plant in Hartsville until it was destroyed by fire on February 14, 2011. Agrium has chosen to not rebuild in Hartsville.

Hartsville Obituaries

It was written by Statesville Landmark on November 2nd, 2017 that Lois Mildred Gaither (Bacote) died in Statesville, North Carolina.  Ms. Gaither was 78 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lois Mildred's life.

It was noted by New Haven Register on September 17th, 2017 that Charles Reginald Spann perished in West Haven, Connecticut.  Spann was 66 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Charles Reginald's life.

It was revealed by New Haven Register on September 15th, 2017 that Maggie Anna Gatison (Harper) passed on in Ansonia, Connecticut.  Ms. Gatison was 97 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Maggie Anna's life.

It was noted on May 28th, 2017 that Karri Lee Willemssen died in Rancho Bernardo, California.  Willemssen was 47 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Karri Lee's life.

It was written on April 20th, 2017 that William E Snyder passed on in Hartsville, South Carolina.  Snyder was 86 years old and was born in Johnsburg, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William E's life.

It was disclosed on September 10th, 2016 that Stephen W Steeves passed away in Hartsville, South Carolina.  Steeves was 53 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Stephen W's life.

It was revealed by The Star on April 14th, 2016 that Ella Mae Wallace (O'Neal) died in Shelby, North Carolina.  Ms. Wallace was 93 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ella Mae's life.

It was revealed on April 9th, 2016 that David Green perished in Hartsville, South Carolina.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor David's life.

It was disclosed by The News Tribune on March 12th, 2014 that Leslie Sr Robinson perished in Tacoma, Washington.  Robinson was 80 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Leslie Sr's life.

It was disclosed by Ocala Star Banner on February 18th, 2013 that Christian Andrew Schultz died in Florida.  Schultz was 13 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Christian Andrew's life.

History

By approximately 1715, most of the Native American population disappeared. Major Coker also established a seed company, oil mill, fertilizer plant and the Coker and Company General Store. A few of their decedents still live near the Rock Hill area. The greater Hartsville area's population is an estimated 28,000.

Hartsville’s Early History According to the book, Milestones, Hartsville Centennial, many Native American tribes lived in northeastern South Carolina, currently known as the Pee Dee region. He also established a bank and the Southern Novelty Company.

The official website for the city of Hartsville is https://www.hartsvillesc.gov/.