Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas

Judith Karen Edmonds

Judith Karen Edmonds

Aug 3, 2026

Judith Karen Edmonds, Judith Karen Edmonds, age 72, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on August 6,2026, in Ballantyne, North Carolina.Early Life And FamilyJudith Karen was born on February 22,1954, In Cincinnati, Ohio, the youngest child of Melvin J. Dwyer and Edna W. Dwyer (Henderson). Known to most as Judi. She spent her early years with her parents...

Charles A. Rietz

Charles A. Rietz

Aug 16, 2026

Charles A. (Chuck) Rietz was born 12/17/1939 in Pittsburgh, PA to Harold E. Rietz and Bernice Taylor Rietz. His family moved several times before settling in Tucson, AZ. Chuck graduated from Tucson High School and immediately joined the Navy. 

Chuck served aboard the USS Bonne Homme Richard aircraft carrier as a Machine Repairman. After returning to Tucson, he married Karen White...

James R Griffin

James R Griffin

Aug 16, 2026

Mr. Griffin passed away at home on August 16, 2026. Born November 20, 1928 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Leroy Spain Griffin and Eva Collins Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a native Chartlottean, having moved to Indian Land, SC in 1998. He graduated from Sharon High School in 1948 and served his Country proudly in the...

Socorro Peralta Culling

Socorro Peralta Culling

Aug 15, 2026

Socorro Peralta Culling

Socorro Peralta Culling, 82 years old, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026.

She was born in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Philippines. Socorro was a master teacher and farmer, known for her business acumen, her strong character, and the love she shared with everyone around her.

She is survived by her family and loved ones, who...

Georgia Kay Harper

Georgia Kay Harper

Aug 14, 2026

Georgia Kay Harper, a woman of profound kindness and grace, passed away peacefully, August 14th, 2026, finding comfort in the presence of God while surrounded by her children and family.

Georgia was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Her life was defined by dedication and an adventurous spirit, evident in her commitment.

As Philippians 4:13 says,...

Kurella Sarma

Kurella Sarma

Aug 11, 2026

Kurella Triyambaka Sarma, our beloved father and grandfather, completed his earthly journey on August 11, 2026, at the age of 89.

Kurella Triyambaka Sarma (KTS) was born on August 20, 1936 in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India and raised in Amalapuram with his five siblings and numerous cousins. With his father, Dr. Kurella Hari Hara Swamy, as a mentor, he pursued a...

Marney Lou Catherine Gorski Sims

Marney Lou Catherine Gorski Sims

Aug 10, 2026

Marney Lou Catherine Gorski Sims, 90, of Charlotte, died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 10, after a brief illness.

Marney, who went by Mimi, grew up in Door County, Wis., the daughter of Arthur Gorski, a World War II veteran, and the former Evelyn Christenson. She enjoyed telling the story of meeting her first husband, Lou, while teaching him dance lessons at...

Robert Wilusz

Robert Wilusz

Aug 8, 2026

Robert Wilusz (MATTHEWS, NC) – Robert (Bob) Wilusz, age 84, of Matthews, NC died 8 August 2026. Bob was born in Jersey City, NJ and is the son of the late Thaddeus and Teresa Wilusz. Bob served in the United States Navy from 1962-1966 and attended the Naval School of Music in 1962. Upon graduation, he became part of the...

Shirley Lee Moss Lineberger

Shirley Lee Moss Lineberger

Aug 7, 2026

Shirley Moss Lineberger – Devoted Christian, Mother, and Grandmother

Shirley Moss Lineberger, 79, of Rock Hill, SC, passed peacefully to her heavenly reward on August 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in York County, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kennedy Lineberger.

Shirley was a faithful member of the Charlotte Avenue church of Christ in...

Raghunatha Reddy Bindela

Raghunatha Reddy Bindela

Aug 6, 2026

A funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Family time: 12pm - 1pm

Showing Time: 1pm - 3pm

Cremation time: 5pm

Palmetto Funeral Home2049 Carolina Place DriveFort Mill, SC 29708Watch livestream here.

Constance Marie Laskoski

Constance Marie Laskoski

Aug 5, 2026

Constance Marie Laskoski, 93, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was born on December 7, 1932, in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Constance spent her early years in Bridgeport before moving to Greentown, Pennsylvania, and eventually settling in Rock Hill.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Joseph Laskoski; her son, Charles Young; and her daughter-in-law, Robin...

Richard Milton Cribb, Jr.

Richard Milton Cribb, Jr.

Aug 5, 2026

CATAWBA, SC – Mr. Richard Milton Cribb, Jr., age 63, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born March 24, 1963, in Charlotte, NC, and was the son of Mary Plummer Cribb and the late Richard Milton Cribb.

Richard loved the freedom of riding his beloved Harley-Davidson and had an extraordinary gift for...

Frankie Jean Cope

Frankie Jean Cope

Aug 5, 2026

Frankie Jean (Daves) Cope, 90, of Mint Hill, NC, formerly of Fort Mill, SC, Newburgh, IN and Brevard, NC, died peacefully on August 5, 2026 at Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill.

Frankie was preceded in death by her husband Kenton W. Cope, her parents Nate and Callie (Woods) Daves and her siblings Jim, Troy, Charles, Mildred, Lillian and Louise Daves.

Frankie...

Georgiann Rudnick

Georgiann Rudnick

Aug 2, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Georgiann Rudnick on August 2, 2026, in Tega Cay, South Carolina. She was 75 years old.

Georgiann was born on February 22, 1951, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she spent her childhood and young adult years. She married Laurence Rudnick in 1974 and later moved to Illinois, where they built a...

Justin Meenaghan

Justin Meenaghan

Aug 1, 2026

Justin Ryan Meenaghan, 18, of Fort Mill, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2026, from injuries sustained in a tragic motor vehicle accident. He entered this world on May 12, 2008, in Charlotte, born to Kevin and Michelle Meenaghan. Justin recently graduated from Catawba Ridge High School, with York Technical college credits on May 29, 2026. He was eager to...

Daniel J. Krutules

Daniel J. Krutules

Jul 30, 2026

Daniel J. Krutules, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026 surrounded by his loving children. He was born on September 9, 1940 to John and Sophie Krutules in the South Side of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he lived most of his life. 

While proudly serving in the U.S. Army, Daniel married his beautiful wife, Sandra and together they shared 62...

Michael "Mike" Gabel

Michael "Mike" Gabel

Jul 30, 2026

Show up.

Do things the right way.

Treat people with kindness.

Build your life around family.

Mike Gabel believed those simple principles were enough to build an extraordinary life. He lived them faithfully every day.

Michael "Mike" Gabel passed away on July 30, 2026, at his home in Indian Land, South Carolina, after courageously facing cancer for more than a decade.

To know Mike was to...

Evan Poindexter

Evan Poindexter

Jul 29, 2026

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Evan “Ambrose” Poindexter, who left this world far too soon on July 29, 2026, at the age of 30.

Evan Ambrose was a loving son, a cherished brother, and a deeply thoughtful man whose presence could never be easily forgotten. As a brother, he was...

Saundra Sexton Rinehart

Saundra Sexton Rinehart

Jul 29, 2026

York, SC - In loving memory of Saundra Sexton Rinehart (Sandy) who was born on October 26, 1947 and died on July 29,2026.

Memorial service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Whitesell Funeral Home, 975 Riverview Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 with Mr. Mike Dunlap officiating.

A native of Rock Hill, SC Mrs. Rinehart was a daughter of the...

Cepeda Orlando Chatman

Cepeda Orlando Chatman

2026



Cepeda Orlando "Pedro" Chatman, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the age of 39.

Affectionately known as "Pedro," Cepeda was born on June 18, 1987, in Flint, Michigan. He was a proud graduate of Flint Southwestern Academy, Class of 2005, and later pursued his passion for skilled trades by completing technical training...