Funeral Homes in Hartsville, SC

Facts about the city

• 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 disclosed by New Haven Register on November 18th, 2020 that Carolyn Romain Hammie (Jett) died in Urbana, Illinois.  Ms. Hammie was 76 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Carolyn Romain's life.

It was disclosed by The Star on July 20th, 2020 that Orgar Walton (Albert) perished in Lincolnton, North Carolina.  Ms. Walton was 93 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Orgar's life.

It was revealed by Chicago Tribune on July 7th, 2020 that Johanna M Godbey (Gratama) perished in Hartsville, South Carolina.  Ms. Godbey was 88 years old and was born in Chribon, .  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Johanna M's life.

It was written on March 19th, 2020 that Miriam C "Mimi" Pace passed on in Clearwater, Florida.  Pace was 71 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Miriam C "Mimi"'s life.

It was noted on November 24th, 2019 that William Joseph Muehlenkamp passed away in Hartsville, South Carolina.  Muehlenkamp was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William Joseph's life.

It was reported by New Haven Register on September 7th, 2019 that Creola Diane Goodson (Thomas) passed away in Connecticut.  Ms. Goodson was 91 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Creola Diane's life.

It was reported by New Haven Register on August 23rd, 2019 that Flore Jett (Blakeney) passed on in Connecticut.  Ms. Jett was 94 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Flore's life.

It was reported on March 10th, 2019 that Martha Sweeny (Morrison) died in St Petersburg, Florida.  Ms. Sweeny was 77 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Martha's life.

It was written by Orlando Sentinel on November 22nd, 2018 that Roy C Sr Carter perished in Eustis, Florida.  Carter was 88 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Roy C Sr's life.

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

History

He owned most of the land around Hartsville. Major James Lide Coker James came to Hartsville in 1857. The Cokers unable to gain the interest of other business owners in Hartsville to build a rail-road spur, decided to build their own. James Lide Coker became a Major while in the service. By approximately 1715, most of the Native American population disappeared.

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