Obituaries

Jul 24, 2025

Hal Shepard Riker, beloved son, husband, father and friend died on Thursday, July 24th, at the age of fifty-four surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ithaca, New York in 1971, attended schools in Connecticut, graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder, then later earned his masters degree in business administration. His early interest in technology led...

Jul 22, 2025

Amanda Lyn Patterson, 41, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2025. Born on July 14, 1984, in Fayetteville, NC, Amanda brought joy, warmth, and kindness to everyone who knew her.

Amanda is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Richard Patterson, who she affectionately called her best friend and partner in life. She is also survived by...

Jul 21, 2025

Michael Dean Fling, Sr. a beloved husband, father, granddad and friend, passed away peacefully at home Monday night July 21 at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving wife and children, 

Born January 15, 1952, he was so proud to say he was born and raised in Fort Mill.

Mike pursued a career in plumbing and electric, working for his dad...

Jul 20, 2025

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Deborah Anne Ryan McAteer, 76, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Agape House of Lexington, Lexington, SC.

Born in Rochester, NY, Mrs. McAteer was a daughter of the late James Ryan and Marilyn Jones Ryan. She will be remembered as a lady of loved her husband, Ronald McAteer dearly....

Jul 19, 2025

Ed Bearden passed away peacefully at home in Fort Mill, SC, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Ed was born July 16, 1953, in Charlotte, NC, to Edward Louis (Jerry) Bearden, Sr., and Daphne Jean Simpkins Bearden. He was a 1971 graduate of East Mecklenburg High School and received a B.A. from UNCC in Liberal Arts,...

Jul 19, 2025

Fort Mill - Herman Thomas Barrentine was born on November 9th, 1955, and peacefully passed on July 19th, 2025.

Herman was known for being an avid hunter and was a member of the Big Scrape Hunt Club for many years. He also enjoyed fishing, and he loved battling the stripers. He was an avid softball player, bowler, and golfer. He was...

Jul 19, 2025

Jul 16, 2025

James Flinn “Jim” Crook (87) died on July 16th, 2025 at the Southminster Retirement Community in Charlotte, NC.

Jim is survived by his wife Kathryn Ann Gilchrist of Charlotte, NC and Rock Hill, SC; his son Richard Kynan Crook and wife Sinead of Nashua, NH; his grandsons Timothy Aidan Crook and Thomas James Crook, also of Nashua; his stepdaughter Karen Sargent...

Jul 14, 2025

Isaiah Michael Felton returned to God's loving arms on July 14th, 2025.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Eastside Baptist Church, 318 N. Jones Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29730. The family request that the dress code be business casual (no suits or black attire please).

Born on May 21st, 2025, Isaiah blessed many lives during his short...

Jul 12, 2025

Amy Dénell Craig (Dénell), age 46, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, following a motorcycle accident. Dénell was born on December 23, 1978, in Rock Hill to Dianne Craig and Keith Craig. 

She grew up in Rock Hill and graduated from Rock Hill High School. Dénell was an old soul who...

Jul 8, 2025

Judith Ann Eburg “Judy” 84, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Guilford, CT passed on to be with her Lord and Savior to her eternal home Tuesday July 8, 2025 at home with her family. She was born December 31, 1940 in New Haven, CT and daughter of Clarence Perkins and Evelyn Morton.

Judy was one of seven siblings and...

Jul 7, 2025

Elizabeth Washington entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 2, 1934, in St. Matthews, South Carolina, to the late Otis and Lily Bell Glover. 

She moved to New York at a young age and dedicated nearly three decades of her professional life to the Loral Corporation. She returned to...

Jul 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Harry Dean Stewart, Sr. of Tega Cay, SC, who left us on July 5, 2025, at the age of 85.

Harry was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 32 years, Angie Stewart. Never one to be described as a man of few words, Harry had a rare talent for storytelling...

Jul 3, 2025

Rachael Louise (Jacobs) Gummersbach, 48, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1976, in Akron, Ohio, the first child of Wesley and Ellen (Rea) Jacobs.

Rachael graduated from Westerville North High School in 1995 and went on to earn a B.A. in Psychology from The Ohio State University. After college, she lived in Cleveland, Ohio,...

Jul 1, 2025

Jo Anne Meyer, 82, of Four Seasons in Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Jo Anne was born on September 29, 1942, and raised in Lynbrook, New York. She earned an Associate in Science degree from the State University of New York. Jo Anne married the love of her life, Robert L....

Jun 26, 2025

Tammy Hoffman Bishop, 60, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2025. Tammy was born August 22, 1964, in Rock Hill, South Carolina to Carl Thomas Hoffman, Jr. and Bonnie Kimbrell Hoffman. Tammy was preceded in death by her parents. Tammy is survived by her husband Gary Bishop, her son, Justin Bishop (Sara), brother, Carl Trip Hoffman (Jennifer)...

Jun 26, 2025

Sandra Warren Locke

September 9, 1957 – June 26, 2025

Sandra Warren Locke, 67, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025.

Born on September 9, 1957, Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her kind heart, quiet strength, and the love she showed to everyone around her.

A woman of deep faith,...

Jun 25, 2025

Pedro Gómez Rubalcaba

27 de abril de 1939 – 25 de junio de 2025

Pedro Gómez Rubalcaba, de 86 años, residente de Fort Mill, Carolina del Sur, partió a su descanso eterno el 25 de junio de 2025.

Nacido el 27 de abril de 1939 en Jalisco, México, Pedro fue un hombre dedicado a su familia, un padre amoroso, abuelo y bisabuelo ejemplar....

Jun 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Devin J. Russo, on June 23, 2025.

Devin was a devoted husband to wife Carole Castelli Russo. He was an amazing father to both Dina Russo Clark and Arden Russo and their partners Heathe Clark and Jimmy Chewey. He loved his grandchildren Hannah and Emma Clark and Jacob Chewey. He...

Jun 23, 2025

Lois C. Lestage

April 30, 1950 – June 23, 2025

Fort Mill, SC – Lois C. Lestage, 75, of Fort Mill, SC, and formerly of 

Waterbury, CT, passed away unexpectedly at her home, on June 23, 2025.

Lois was born on April 30, 1950, in Waterbury, Connecticut. She spent most of her life in the Waterbury area before relocating to South Carolina in her...