Obituaries

Oct 13, 2026

William “Bill” Hartford was a man of quiet strength, deep integrity, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, country, and community. He passed away on October 13 at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of selfless service and love that will forever guide those who knew him.

He attended Dean Junior College and then enlisted in the United States...

Oct 12, 2026

Robert L. (Bob) Stone, Sr. passed away peacefully on October 12 after a life spent proving that you’ll never meet a stranger if you treat everyone as a friend.

Born in 1932 in Lyndonville, VT, Bob spent his youth in Hanover and Lebanon, NH. Fortunately for the many skiers he coached over the years, Bob failed to make the basketball team...

Oct 12, 2026

Oct 10, 2026

Oct 10, 2026

John Paul Spanburgh, age 85, passed away following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

John is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Rostron) Spanburgh; his children, John; Michael and his wife, Pam, and their sons, Zach and Ryan; Susan and her husband, Greg, and her children, Jack and Mattie; Patti and her fiancé, Robert, and her son, Dylan; and Mary and...

Oct 10, 2026

Dorothy "Dot" Ann Morgan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the age of 90. 

Dot was born on Sunday, August 9, 1936, in the picturesque town of Brevard, North Carolina. She resided in Rock Hill, SC, where she built a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Dot is survived by...

Oct 9, 2026

On October 9th, Wilma Pikuritz, nee Gillespie, was called home to God’s loving grace after her long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Cherished wife of Frederick Pikuritz, beloved mother of Karen Mason, Lisa Pikuritz and Steven Pikuritz, beautiful mother in law to Robyn Pikuritz and loving grandmother of Cameron Duffy.

Her life was rooted in love, faith, devotion to her family and helping...

Oct 8, 2026

Rock Hill, SC - Mr. Robert Dewayne Williams, 53, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Atrium Heath (CMC - Main).

A native of Rock Hill,SC, Mr. Williams was a son of James “Jimmy”Henry Williams, Jr. and Ethel Kimbrell Williams. Mr. Williams retired from the city of Rock Hill after 34 years of service. After...

Oct 8, 2026

Jane “Jan” Edith Palmer Arnold, 73, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away on October 8, 2026. Born on January 27, 1953, Jan lived a life centered on family, faith, friendship, and service to others.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Deveaux Palmer and Jane Edith Spencer.

She is survived by her beloved husband, John Arnold; her five children...

Oct 2, 2026

Mrs. Janice Marie Parris Bell, age 69, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at her home in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Mrs. Bell was born in Cherokee County, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Fred R. Parris, Sr. and Irene Williams Parris. She was of the Baptist faith.

Janice was the baby of nine children and, as any of...

Sep 29, 2026

Dr. Aurelio Benavides, beloved husband, father, grandfather, physician and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the age of 85.

He was born in Bogota, Colombia, to the late Dr. Aurelio and Berta Benavides. From an early age, he developed a passion for medicine and went on to graduate from medical school at Javeriana University...

Sep 29, 2026

Catawba, SC – Mrs. Glenda Robin Pittman Compton, 64, died Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at her home.

The family will receive friends 10:00 am Monday, October 5, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, Rock Hill Ward, 1883 Saluda Road, Rock Hill, SC. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be Noon Tuesday, October 6,...

Sep 28, 2026

Bruce Thomas Gibson, Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026. 

Born on June 16, 1935 in Albemarle, NC, Bruce met his soulmate, Dorothy “Dot” Allen, and they married as he joined the US Navy where he proudly served. The couple settled in Charlotte, NC where they raised their son Bruce Gibson, Jr.

He was preceded in death by his...

Sep 28, 2026

Ernest Eugene Stowe, 83, of York, SC, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 28, 2026. He was born September 5, 1943, in Rock Hill, SC, the son of the late Luther Eugene Stowe and Fannie Mae Stowe.

Ernest grew up in Rock Hill, SC, before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1962. After his naval...

Sep 26, 2026

Rock Hill, SC - Mr. Robert Joseph Laskoski, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home.

A memorial service to honor the life of Robert and Constance will be 5:30 pm Saturday, Novermber 7, 2026, at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff McWatters officiating.  

A proud Army veteran, Robert dedicated his life to service and had...

Sep 26, 2026

Carle Maurice MacKinnon, 90, entered his eternal rest on September 26, 2026.

Born on August 11, 1936, in the upstairs front bedroom of his family home in Billerica, Massachusetts, Carle was the beloved son of Harry and Margaret (Spaulding) MacKinnon.

Carle proudly served in the United States Air Force from July 1955 to July 1959. After completing his service, he attended East...

Sep 25, 2026

Natalee (“Sis”) Wilcox Wilder, 92, of Indian Land, South Carolina, formerly of Penfield, New York, passed away on September 25, 2026, following a brief illness. 

Natalee was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Roger, and her son, Mark. She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Wilder DeHond; her grandchildren, Eric (Alannah) DeHond, Stephanie (Spencer) Cairo, and Noah DeHond; four great-grandchildren,...

Sep 24, 2026

John Waller Butler was born on March 3, 1941, in Fayette, Alabama, to Marie Butler and Joe Neal Butler. John’s father passed away from a brain tumor when John was still a preteen, leaving his mother to raise him and his siblings, Jane and Joe Neal Jr. “Sonny,” on her own.

From an early age, John understood the meaning of hard...

Sep 23, 2026

Richard Carson Whiting, 85, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on September 23, 2026, at his home.

Born on December 19, 1940, in Marlinton, West Virginia, Richard lived a life shaped by family, service, hard work, and a lifetime of experiences that reflected his character and the things he valued most.

Richard proudly served his country in the United States...

Sep 23, 2026

James Peter Odendahl, 84, passed away on September 23, 2026 after a brief illness. He was an honest and kind man, dedicated to his family, friends, and community. He loved reading, puzzles of all sorts, and puns (especially the really “awful” ones) and was an ardent fan of science fiction. Jim was a born engineer with a sensible solution for...