Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas
Sara Dianne Blackwelder
Oct 31, 2025
Sara Dianne Blackwelder, 73 ,of Fort Mill, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 31, 2025. The Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15,2025 at 2pm at the Rock Hill First Church of the Nazarene with pastor John Sadler officiating.
She was born on June 19, 1952, to the late Helen and Earl Robinson. She was a...
Jerry Richard Sherman
Oct 31, 2025
Jerry Richard Sherman, 71, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on October 31, 2025, after a four-year battle with Alzheimer's.
Born on January 5, 1954, in Gaffney, SC, Jerry lived a life marked by dedication to his family and the family business, all while keeping a great sense of humor that brought joy to those around him.
For over three decades, Jerry...
Dan Fratila
Oct 31, 2025
Dan Fratila, 65, passed away on October 31, 2025. He was born on February 12, 1960, in Luduș, Romania.
He was the most loving husband and dad, and is survived by his wife Cristina and children Robert and Brianna. He had the biggest and kindest heart and was always there for the people he loved. He helped everyone in his life...
Doris Wheeler Smith
Oct 30, 2025
Doris Wheeler Smith, 87, passed away peacefully at White Oak Manor, Rock Hill, SC on October 30, 2025. Doris was a lifelong resident of Fort Mill and was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church. Although she suffered with serious health issues for more than 4 decades, she was known for her steely independence, fierce will to live, vivacious personality,...
Saryuben Gulabbhai Patel
Oct 30, 2025
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 2, at 10:00am at Palmetto Funeral Home.
Watch livestream here.
Betty Ann Kent
Oct 29, 2025
Betty Ann Phillips Kent, age 72, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away at home on October 29, 2025. She was born on January 24, 1953, in Charlotte to the late John Eulon Phillips, Sr. and Joyce Justice Phillips.
After attending Charlotte schools, she earned a B.A. in English and Spanish education at UNC Charlotte. After many years of teaching, she earned...
JoAn B Strait
Oct 29, 2025
JoAn Boatwright Strait, 81, passed away on October 29, 2025, at home in Rock Hill, SC.
She was born on 11/17/1943 in Sumter, SC, to Wayland D. Boatwright and Doris Marshall Boatwright. JoAn grew up in Rock Hill, SC. She graduated from Rock Hill High School. She attended York Technical College, where she earned a degree in Medical Technology. She worked...
Yvette Melton
Oct 28, 2025
Yvette Michelle Melton of Rock Hill, SC, formerly of Fort Mill, SC, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2025.
She was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. She loved animals, arts and crafts, and her family was the joy of her life.
She was preceded in death by her Father, Martin Johnny Cook.
She is survived by her husband, Dustin...
William Leefate Dunn
Oct 28, 2025
William “Bill” Dunn, 69, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away on October 28, 2025.
Bill was born on May 1, 1956, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to William Dunn and Bessie Starnes. He made Fort Mill his home for many years, where he was known for his warm personality, generous spirit, and love of sharing good food with family and...
Greg Lewis Bard
Oct 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Greg Lewis Bard
December 2, 1976 – October 26, 2025
Greg Lewis Bard, 48, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on
October 26, 2025. Born in Sharon, Connecticut on December 2, 1976, Greg was the
beloved son of Gary and Nancy (Cann) Bard. He spent his childhood in Holmes, New
York, attending Pawling School and St. Columba, before graduating...
Kevin John Walsh
Oct 25, 2025
Kevin John Walsh, age 76, passed away on October 25, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was the beloved son of the late Henry M. and Clare (Bettencourt) Walsh and the nephew of Joseph Walsh of Weymouth, MA. He is survived by his sister Darlene (George) Titus of Plantation, FL and his brother Myles Walsh. He grew up...
Pattie Louise Smith
Oct 24, 2025
Pattie Louise Smith (93) of Fort Mill, SC passed away quietly on October 24th 2025. She was born on September 22, 1932 in Clarion, PA to Irvin(Jack) Smith and Laura Smith(Werner). She was married to Charles Smith(Deceased) and moved to Bridgeton, NJ. She worked for many years in the Hopewell Township School system before retiring to Villages in Lady Lake,...
Helene Samudio
Oct 24, 2025
Helene Samudio, born on April 18, 1947, in Bamberg, Germany, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Ruth Wienczny. She was preceded in death by one son Gary.
She is survived by her five loving children: Hugo, Paul, Fernando, Mario, and Helene; 10 grandchildren, Mikki-Jean, Brandon, Blaine, Ashlyn, Alexandra, Amanda, Jenna, Andrew, Logan, Hailey; one...
Mary Beth (Cope) Lakshmanan
Oct 24, 2025
Mary Beth (Cope) Lakshmanan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 81 years old.
Born on February 12, 1944, in French Lick, Indiana, to Calvin Cope and Bernice Brown, Mary Beth’s life was marked by grace, intelligence, and compassion. From an early age, she stood...
Arthur Bond
Oct 22, 2025
Arthur James Bond Sr, 81, of Rock Hill, SC, went to dwell in the house of the Lord on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was born June 28, 1944 in Port Huron, Michigan. Arthur married his wife, Jacqueline Carson Bond, in 1996, and made sure everyone he met knew how much he loved her. He was survived by his wife,...
Betty Irene Dunn Sexton
Oct 22, 2025
Rock Hill, SC - Mrs. Betty Irene Sexton, 73, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with her family by her side.
She was born on August 1, 1952, in Rock Hill, SC a was a daughter of the late Clarence and Cleo Dunn.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sexton was preceded in death by her husband,...
Jeremiah Parra
Oct 21, 2025
Jeremiah Parra, 71, of Indian Land, SC, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 7, 1954, in Bogota, Colombia. He led a life of faith, family, and service.
In the early 70’s he had come to accept Jesus as his savior with the Jesus movement. He then...
Vickey Lynn Connolly
Oct 20, 2025
Vickey Lynn Connolly, affectionately known as "Cookie" to friends and family, and lovingly called "Nannie" by her grandchildren, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Her life, a testament to love and devotion, began on May 25, 1952.
Cookie shared a deep and enduring partnership with her devoted husband, Kevin Connolly, whom...
Michael Byrne
Oct 19, 2025
Michael Byrne, aged 84, passed away peacefully on October 19th, 2025. He is now at peace and serenity with the God he understands in Heaven.
Born on October 13th, 1941, in York ,Yorkshire, England, he was the son of the late Stanley and Phyllis Bryne. He is survived by his son, Paul in Hendersonville, Nc and his daughter Rachel of Fort...
Deborah Virginia Barone
Oct 18, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Barone, 67, of Tega Cay, SC, formerly of Calverton, NY, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2025.
Born June 10, 1958, Debbie was a devoted wife, sister, and friend. She worked for many years as the lead admitting representative at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY.
Debbie was a member of St. Charles Church in NY...
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