Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Arnold Saidon

Arnold Saidon

Sep 10, 2025

Arnold “Arnie” SaidonSeptember 3, 1970 – September 10, 2025Arnold “Arnie” Saidon, 55, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 10, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Manila, Philippines, Arnie was a man whose presence could light up any room with laughter, warmth, and joy.Arnie is survived by his loving wife, Cindy...

Richard S. Lester Jr.

Richard S. Lester Jr.

Sep 10, 2025

Richard Sanford Lester, Jr., of Rock Hill, SC, was born on June 26, 1953, in Martinsville, VA. He went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was marked by deep devotion to his family and unwavering faith.

Richard is survived...

Susan Kay Mathiason

Susan Kay Mathiason

Sep 9, 2025

Susan Kay (Clark) Mathiason 71, of Fort Mill, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025. She was born on October 13, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, to Dale and Marilyn Clark.She grew up in Dayton with her three brothers and carried with her a lifelong love of family, learning, and community. She married the love of her life, John Mathiason, with...

Elizabeth Boatwright

Elizabeth Boatwright

Sep 7, 2025

Elizabeth “Libby” Boatwright

Age 77 • September 7, 2025Elizabeth

 “Libby” Boatwright, 77, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the Intensive Care Unit at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte, NC. She was born in Rock Hill, SC, a daughter of the late Lonnie V. “Bud” Boyd and Elizabeth “Betty” Canon Boyd. 

Libby dedicated her life to helping others. She was a retired...

Donna T. Thomas

Donna T. Thomas

Sep 6, 2025

Donna T. Thomas, 80, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, September 6th, 2025.

Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on November 9th, 1944. Donna was the daughter of the late Howard H.L. Timmons and Betty Curtis Timmons.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Luther Ray Thomas ,brothers Michael S. Timmons ,Howard...

Madison Nidawi Cheyenne Canty

Madison Nidawi Cheyenne Canty

Sep 6, 2025

Madison Nidawi Cheyenne Canty, fondly known as Autumn, passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2025. She was a resident of Lancaster, SC. Madison was born on February 21, 2004 in Lancaster.

Memorial services will be 3:00 pm Saturday, September 20, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Catawba Ward, 1989 Reservation Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730.  

Madison is...

Earle P. Barton

Earle P. Barton

Sep 6, 2025

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Earle P. Barton,76, is now with his Heavenly Father. He passed away at his home on Saturday, September 6, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Earle loved God, his family, his church, helping others and sharing Christ’s love.

He served in the Army Reserves during his time of going to the University of South Carolina to become a...

Vincent Giordano

Vincent Giordano

Sep 5, 2025

Vincent Giordano, 95, known to his family and friends as Vinny Baba, has passed away from his Lancaster, SC home on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 28, 1930 to Anthony and Mary Giordano.

Vincent was preceded in death by his wife, Maurine Giordano; son, Anthony Giordano, granddaughter, Kimberly Giordano; brother, Salvatore Giordano; and sister,...

James Anthony Estrada

James Anthony Estrada

Sep 2, 2025

James Estrada, of Tega Cay, SC passed away on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. James was born January 22nd, 1962 in Fremont, CA, son of the late Thomas and Alice Estrada. He and his wife Kathy were married for 34 years and raised their three sons in California before moving to South Carolina in 2019.

James had...

Steven Cotton

Steven Cotton

Sep 1, 2025

Steven Neal Cotton

February 6, 1954 – September 1, 2025

With profound sadness and loving remembrance, the family of Steven Neal Cotton announces

his passing after a long, courageous, and well-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. Steve died

peacefully in South Carolina on September 1, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Steve grew up in Winnetka with his two brothers. He attended...

Chestin David Salisbury

Chestin David Salisbury

Sep 1, 2025

Lake Wylie- Chestin D Salisbury, 50, passed away on 9/1/25 surrounded by loving family at Atrium Main Hospital Charlotte.

The family will receive friends at 10 AM on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - York Ward, 1130 Alexander Love Highway, York, SC 29710 and a funeral service immediately following at 11:00 AM.

Chestin Salisbury...

Frank Carter Jr

Frank Carter Jr

Aug 28, 2025

“He rode not just to reach a destination, but to find freedom in the journey.”

Frank Carter, age 78, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away while doing what he loved most—cycling on his bike.

Frank lived a full and active life, finding joy not only in cycling but also in capturing the world through his passion for photography. Riding his bike was more...

Agnes Radnor

Agnes Radnor

Aug 26, 2025

Agnes Marion (Fleschut) Radnor, 92, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Mountain

Top, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, Lake Wylie, South

Carolina with loved ones by her side. Agnes was known for her warmth, humor,

boundless energy, and generous spirit. She will be deeply missed by family, friends,

and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Born on February 9, 1933,...

Adron Taylor Smith, Jr.

Adron Taylor Smith, Jr.

Aug 26, 2025

With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Adron TaylorSmith Jr., who passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Adron graduated from Central High School before serving proudly in the United States Air Force. Following his service, he attended North Carolina State University,...

LaVerne Alan Morton

LaVerne Alan Morton

Aug 26, 2025

Clover, SC – Mr. LaVerne Alan Morton, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2025, at his home.

A service will be held at a later date.

A native of Hornell, NY, Mr. Morton was a son of the late Donald Harold Morton and Priscilla Grey Buss Morton. He enjoyed spending time at the beach. His family...

Frances Ann Barnett

Frances Ann Barnett

Aug 23, 2025

At 12:23am on August 23, 2025, Frances (Fran) Ann Barnett went to be with the Lord. Surrounded by her children she went peacefully to her Heavenly home. Fran was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a long-time attendee of Fort Mill Church of God and sang in the choir, where she fulfilled her lifelong love...

Anthony Joseph Triana

Anthony Joseph Triana

Aug 22, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Triana, 87, of Tega Cay, SC, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2025, after a courageous fight with lung cancer associated with COPD. Born on February 22, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Tony was born the youngest of six children to Charles Triana and Edwina Allnet. A loyal husband, partner, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Both at...

Ingeborg Anneliese Wilm

Ingeborg Anneliese Wilm

Aug 21, 2025

Ingeborg Anneliese Wilm (nee Gall)

Born September 7, 1936 in Schwerin an der Warthe, Germany

Inge (Ann) had a rich and colorful history during her lifetime, making life-long friends everywhere! During WWII, as a child, she and her family fled the advancing Russian army, andeventually settled in Nord-Rhein Westfalen, Germany in 1953.

In November of 1959 she left West Germany by ship to...

Carol Seaman Kane

Carol Seaman Kane

Aug 21, 2025

Carol Seaman Kane, 89, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 20, 1936, in Glens Falls, New York, to the late Glen Seaman and Martha Bryant.

Carol shared 71 beautiful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Barry E. Kane. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and...

Martha Patricia "Patty" Armstrong Hovis

Martha Patricia "Patty" Armstrong Hovis

Aug 19, 2025

Martha Patricia "Patty" Armstrong Hovis entered this world on May 31, 1954, and peacefully took her final breath on August 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Steve Hovis. She was the cherished daughter of the late Bob and Betty Armstrong of Rock Hill, SC, and the beloved second of four daughters, survived by...