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 written 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 express your sorrow and honor Carolyn Romain's life.

It was written by The Star on July 20th, 2020 that Orgar Walton (Albert) passed on 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 disclosed 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 sorrow and honor Johanna M's life.

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

It was reported by New Haven Register on September 7th, 2019 that Creola Diane Goodson (Thomas) died 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 noted by New Haven Register on August 23rd, 2019 that Flore Jett (Blakeney) passed away in Connecticut.  Ms. Jett was 94 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Flore's life.

It was disclosed on March 10th, 2019 that Martha Sweeny (Morrison) passed on 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 disclosed by Orlando Sentinel on November 22nd, 2018 that Roy C Sr Carter passed on in Eustis, Florida.  Carter was 88 years old and was born in Hartsville, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Roy C Sr's life.

It was revealed by Statesville Landmark on November 2nd, 2017 that Lois Mildred Gaither (Bacote) passed away 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/.