Obituaries

2026

Mar 10, 2026

Everine “Sappy” Parsons Brooks, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family March 10, 2026, after a short time in Hospice Care.

A native of North Wilkesboro, NC, Mrs. Everine Parsons Brooks, affectionately known as “Sappy” to family and friends, was the daughter of the late Everette Parsons and Rosa Lee Owens Parsons. She was a member of Old Path Community Church,...

Mar 9, 2026

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Sarah Ann Austin Clinton, 77, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Whitesell Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Kenny Vinson officiating. Burial will be in Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill, SC

A native...

Mar 8, 2026

Marilyn Deloie Sanders, age 74, of 3115 Reservation Rd, passed away in the early hours of March 8th in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

The family will receive friends at 12 pm (Noon) Friday, March 13, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Catawba Ward. The funeral will follow at 1:30 pm. Burial will be followed...

Mar 8, 2026

Sandra “Sandy” West, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 8 after a courageous battle with ALS. She was surrounded by the love of her family as she went home to be with the Lord.

Sandy was known by all who met her for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith. She had a special gift for making...

Mar 7, 2026

Thomas Stanley Harris, 83, born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on February 25th, 1943 . He lived in the Charlotte area for 27 years and Tega Cay, South Carolina, for 24 years . He passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 surrounded by his family. Thomas lived a long and dedicated life centered around family, his church, and his friends. A...

Mar 6, 2026

Mrs. Voncil J. Bagley Funderburk, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Born on August 17, 1928, in Rock Hill, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Jennie Bagley.

Voncil graduated from Rock Hill High School and went on to have a career at Celanese in Rock Hill, where she worked until...

Mar 5, 2026

Donald Bruce Lambert (Donnie, 78) of Fort Mill , South Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 5 at White Oak Manor in Lancaster, South Carolina. 

Donald gave 18 years and 8 months of his life to the United States Army. During his career with the military, he received many accommodation medals. He received a Combat Infantry Badge, Air Medal, Vietnam Cross...

Mar 5, 2026

Sylvia Ann Alsup Stallings, 82, of Fort Mill, SC passed away on Thursday March 5, 2026, at High Point Assisted Living in Fort Mill, SC.

Sylvia was born on April 13, 1943. She grew up in Fort Mill, SC and graduated from Fort Mill High School.

She met the love of her life, Bill the following year. They were married on May...

Mar 4, 2026

Sandra Sue Brooks McAlister, born February 2, 1943, in Dallas, Texas passed away surrounded by the love of her family and caregivers on March 4, 2026, at the age of 83.

Sandra was a devoted Christian who gave her life to Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She not only believed in her faith deeply, but she lived it daily...

Mar 2, 2026

Cecil Goddard, 84, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. Cecil was born in Chester, SC, to the late George Goddard and the late Roxie Goddard. 

Cecil had 1 sister, the late Mable “Totsie” Goddard, and 2 children, the late Christopher Goddard and Keven Goddard, 3 step children, Anthony Fowler, Derrick Fowler, and Kelli...

Mar 2, 2026

Catawba, SC - Mr. John Henry McCaston, 73, died Monday, March 2, 2026, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock HIll, SC 

A native of Rock Hill, SC Mr. McCaston was a son of the late Hennes McCaston and Mary Frances Permenter McCaston.  He served his county for 6 years as a Sergeant in the United Sates Air Force.  He will be remembered...

Mar 1, 2026

Howard William Fitzpatrick, "Howie", of Fort Mill. SC, formerly of Farmington and Madison, CT, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2026, peacefully at home. He was born on July 23, 1943 in Boston, MA, son of the late Howard and Helen Fitzpatrick. 

Raised in Milton, MA, Howie grew up with his father's passion for the Boston...

Feb 27, 2026

Roxanna Froneberger Anderson, 84, of Rock Hill, SC passed away on Friday February 27th, 2026, at Atrium Health in Pineville, NC.

Roxanna, affectionately known as “Rocky” to those closest to her, was born on October 29th, 1941. She grew up in Gastonia, NC and graduated from Ashley High School.

Rocky attended Brenau University in Gainesville, GA, where she met her husband, Luther,...

Feb 27, 2026

Marybeth Margaret Robinson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic car accident on February 27, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1982, in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Marybeth graduated from Appalachian State University and the Medical University of South Carolina. As a physical therapist, she was especially passionate about caring for older adults and brought compassion, dignity,...

Feb 26, 2026

Carmine Sabato, 103 years young, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.

He was born on July 16, 1922 to the late Antonio Sabato and Angelina (Schepisi) Sabato. The sixth of eight children, Carmine was preceded in death by his siblings John, Tony, Anna (Caldarola), Bartholomew, Joseph, Salvatore and Jennie (Martino).

He proudly served during WWII from 1943-1945 as a U.S. Army...

Feb 25, 2026

Shawn Donald Pierce, 59, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 25, 2026, and woke up in the presence of his Heavenly Father.

Born in Bellevue, OH, Shawn lived life to the fullest. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1985 and went on to study Metallurgical Engineering at The Ohio State University, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. 

He worked as...

Feb 22, 2026

Kenneth Shehan Jr., known as Kenny, went to be with the Lord. He was a resident of Rock Hill.

Kenny worked as a hardwood floor finisher. He was an artist who loved music and had a deep love for his animals.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Shehan Sr.

He is survived by his loving partner, Monica Wright Wayt; his...

Feb 21, 2026

Fort Mill, SC - Mr. Billy Ray Haire passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. A lifelong native of Fort Mill, he was a son of the late Billy J. & Mary Parks Haire.

He was the owner and founder of Fort Mill Funeral Home. He attended Fort Mill schools and was a graduate...

Feb 20, 2026

Amber Danielle Cassell Becton, 33, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on February 20, 2026.

Born on April 15, 1992, Amber was a beautiful spirit whose presence could never be ignored. She was joyful, wild, and unapologetically herself. Amber was always incredibly brave in the face of life’s hardships. A childhood cancer survivor, she carried within her a rare strength, resilience,...