All Obituaries

Evelyn Hovis Haire of Indian Land, SC, passed away June 1, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born December 16, 1932 in Charlotte, NC to Olin Robinson Hovis and Eva May Rymer Hovis. She was predeceased by her siblings Olin Hovis, Ruby Hovis Flowe, and John Hovis, as well as her second husband, George Haire. Evelyn grew up in the Steele Creek community where generations of the family attended Steele Creek Presbyterian Church.  She attended historical Berryhill School.   She is...

Wilda Victoria (Wright) Miller formerly of Tega Cay, S.C passed away in her home Wednesday May 31, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born in Becher, Ontario, Canada. She was the daughter of the late Robert (Bert) and Harriet (Hiller) Wright. She was the beloved wife of the late Roy B. Miller. Mother of Janice, Mrs. James Schwartz of Troy, MI, Sheree, Mrs. Carl Swanson of Sun City Center, Florida and Mr. Stephen Miller of Tega Cay S.C. She had five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren....

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date    

Take a second to realize how blessed you are. Marlene "Mickey" Louise Bloom Brodrick, age 90, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother lived a full and happy life until she passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and sweet puppy, Brandy on May 30, 2023. Born in Ware, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Julia and Rudy Bloom. She was preceded in death by her brother Ralph Bloom, sisters, Dot Chrabaczy (George), Marie Slattery (Chuck) and Judy...

Rock Hill - Willie Vern Plyler passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, after suffering a heart attack while in the White Oak Manor, York, SC. Willie was born in Junction City, Kansas on December 6, 1957.  He was employed as a master electrician and enjoyed fishing and watching University of SC (Gamecocks) football. Predeceased in death by father, Raymond Harper Plyler; mother, Irby Bigham Plyler; brother, James Harris Plyler; brother, Harold Ronald Plyler, sister, Kaye Plyler Stophel;...

Rock Hill – Mrs. Amanda Brooke Sanders Karraker, 34, died earlier this month.  A native of Clover, SC, Mrs. Karraker was a daughter of Michael Sanders and Brenda Currence.  Amanda, also known as Pippy Longstocking, had a range of interests and characteristics that made her unique.  Her long pigtails were a constant feature of her appearance, hence the nickname. As a great artist, Amanda enjoyed drawing beautiful pictures of nature, while also being a skilled...

Fort Mill, SC – Mrs. Mary Frances Patterson Huggins, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center. The family will receive friends at 4:00 pm Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Whitesell Funeral Home.  A memorial service will follow at 5:00 pm with the Rev. Barry Yates officiating.  The family will also receive friends and family at the home of her son, Wesley Huggins.  A native of York County, SC Mrs. Huggins was a daughter of the late...

Rock Hill, SC - Mike (Stumpy) Yarbrough passed away Friday evening, May 26, 2023, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Mike was born in Chester, SC, raised and grew up in Great Falls, SC, and later moved to Rock Hill, SC. He was proceeded in death by his parents, George and Betty Yarbrough, his sister, Margaret Northsworthy, his brother-in-law, Tommy Evans, his son-in-law, Greg Hunter, and his father-in-law, Kenneth Eversole. Mike is survived by his wife, Kimberly Yarbrough; his children,...

Chester, SC – Mr. Michael Deese, 64, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Pruitt Health Estill. Born in Lancaster, SC, Mr. Deese was a son of the late James Maxwell “Pete” Deese and Gertie Bigham Deese.  He enjoyed woodworking, spending time with family, and going fishing.  He loved watching Carolina Gamecock Football. He was a race fan, and his favorite racer was Dale Earnhardt, Jr.  Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Mary Miller Deese; two children, Nikki...

William Richard (Ricky) Ballard - March 23,1953 - May 25, 2023 Mr. William R. Ballard, 70, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. Ricky was born in York County on March 23, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Crawford Ballard and Lois Brazzell Ballard, also his brothers Donnie, Kenny, and Tommy Ballard of Rock Hill SC. Ricky is survived by his wife of 51 years Mary Ann M. Ballard, son William Dale Ballard (Kim of NY), daughter Kimberly Ann B Sweatt (Keith), his...