Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas
Cheryl Ann Kelley Lowe
Oct 22, 2026
Cheryl Ann Lowe (Kelley), 68, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, formerly of Easley, South Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Whitesell Funeral Home. The family would like to welcome friends and family to the home of Terry and Chery Lowe...
Rico Johnnie Craft
Nov 1, 2026
"Rockin'" Rico Johnnie Craft, 68, a native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away on November 1, 2026. Born on September 1, 1958, Rico lived a life filled with knowledge and an extraordinary love of music.
Music was Rico's greatest passion. He served as a DJ for WTYC from 1974 to 1988 and was known by family and friends as a...
Wanda Carter Phelps
Nov 13, 2026
Wanda Helen Carter Phelps, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on 11/13/2026 after living with dementia for several years. Her love, kindness, and the memories she created will live on through the many lives she touched.
Born October 16, 1945, in Blount County, Tennessee, Wanda graduated from Friendsville High School in 1962. She and her husband, Thomas...
Margaret Robinson Parrish
Nov 12, 2026
Margaret Robinson Parrish, 106, peacefully passed away on November 12, 2026, in Rock Hill, S.C.
She was born July 29, 1920, in Rock Hill, SC, the only child of Charles Irvin Robinson and Helen Alley Robinson. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Hill, and a 1937 graduate of Rock Hill High School. She was employed by J. C. Penney Company as an office...
Cheryl Galloway Cochrane
Nov 11, 2026
Cheryl Galloway Cochrane, 73, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born December 20, 1952, Cheryl was the daughter of the late William Eugene Galloway and Mamie Banister Galloway. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Joe A. Cochrane.
Cheryl retired from Duke Energy, where she worked in Human...
Doris Rippy Love
Nov 9, 2026
Doris R. Love, 81, of York, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2026. Doris was a daughter of the late Floyd Rippy and Viola Rippy. She was born on September 30th, 1945 in Rock Hill, SC.
Doris was retired from Meritor where she and Richard worked. They loved eachother dearly and were inseperable. She enjoyed camping and spending time with friends...
Charles "Tony" Anthony Byars
Nov 9, 2026
Charles Anthony “Tony” Byars, 79, of Rock Hill, SC, peacefully went to be with his lord and savior on Monday November 9th, 2026, at Atrium Pineville surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 1st, 1947, in Rock Hill, S.C., son of late Walter and Blanche Byars. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son,...
William R. Rodgers
Nov 6, 2026
William R. Rodgers, born June 23, 1947, in Manhattan, New York, passed away on November 6, 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved him dearly.
William moved to Long Island, New York as a child. There he attended SUNY Farmingdale, where he studied civil engineering, and went on to build a 32-year career as a...
Bradley Heitzmann
Nov 4, 2026
Bradley Alan “Brad” Heitzmann, 50, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away on November 4, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He faced his illness with courage and steadfast faith, and celebrated his 50th birthday just weeks before his passing.
Born in Somerville, New Jersey, and raised in Old Bridge, Brad was a man with an open heart and an...
Grace H Minick
Nov 3, 2026
Grace H. Minick, age 95, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, Grace lived a long and full life. She spent many years in Titusville, Pennsylvania, where she raised her children, before moving to Fort Mill, South Carolina, twelve years ago to be close to her family. She was...
David Andrew Cooper
Nov 3, 2026
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David Andrew Cooper, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, formerly of Walhalla, SC, went to be with our Lord on November 3rd, 2026. He was born on December 10th, 1956.
David spent most of his working life as an ironworker, pipefitter, and welder, working for various companies, including Duke Power. He took pride in his work...
Linda Ann Spanburgh
Nov 2, 2026
Linda Ann Spanburgh
Loving Wife, Mother, Teacher, and Friend
Linda Ann Spanburgh, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished friend, and beloved teacher, passed away on November 2, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. After a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Linda is now at peace and reunited with her beloved husband of 63 years, John,...
Hazel Drawdy Smith
Nov 2, 2026
Hazel Drawdy Smith passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Born on July 19, 1937, in Lancaster, South Carolina, Hazel was the youngest child of hardworking parents who followed the cotton mill job opportunities throughout the South. When she was still in elementary school, the family moved to Fort Mill,...
Mary Margaret Meyer
Nov 2, 2026
Mary Margaret Meyer (Augustin), 87, passed peacefully at her beloved home in Sun City, Indian Land, SC, on Monday, November 2, 2026. Beloved wife of 34 years to the late Robert Meyer. Loving mother of Dave (late Terri), Larry (Julie), Bernie (Rosie), and John (Veronica) Meyer. Known to many as Aunt Mary, MMM, Mare, and Grandmare, she was the proud...
Lee Grover Sexton
Nov 2, 2026
Lee Grover Sexton, lovingly known as Lee to his family and friends, was born on January 16, 1989. Lee will be remembered for his laid-back personality, quick wit, adventurous spirit, and the way he could always make people laugh.
A visitation will be held at Whitesell Funeral Home on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Family and...
Donnie Lee Helms, Sr.
Oct 31, 2026
Donnie Lee Helms Sr., affectionately known to many as “Hey Buddy,” passed away on October 31, 2026. A hardworking man with a generous heart, Donnie took pride in his work, cherished his family, and found joy in the simple things that made life meaningful.
An avid deer hunter, Donnie also enjoyed woodworking, following sports, and spending time cheering on his grandchildren...
Khai Van Phan
Oct 30, 2026
Khai Van Phan, age 91, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on October 30, 2026.
Born on May 25, 1935, in Xuan Thuy, Bui Chu, Vietnam, he was the cherished son of the late Nghien Ngoc Phan and La Thi Nguyen.
Khai’s life was defined by resilience, profound faith, and an unwavering commitment to his family. Born in North Vietnam,...
Buster Henry Hill
Oct 30, 2026
Wilton Henry Hill, affectionately known to just about everyone as “Buster,” left this world on Friday, October 30, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, friendships, and a legacy of love that will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 26, 1949, Buster earned his lifelong nickname honestly — mostly...
Jane Holtz
Oct 29, 2026
Virginia Jane Bliss Holtz, a beloved daughter, wife, cousin, friend and devoted member of her community, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29 at the age of 76 at the HarborChase at Riverwalk assisted living facility in Rock Hill, SC.
Jane was born in Camden, NJ in 1950. She grew up in nearby Barrington and was graduated from Haddon Heights (NJ) High...
Barrett Jackson
Oct 29, 2026
Barrett was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, proud veteran,respected police officer, and faithful servant of God. He passed away peacefully on October 29,2026, at the age of 94, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, accomplishments, and a legacythat will continue through the generations of his family.
Born on April 23, 1932, in Tangerine, Florida, Barrett lived a life defined...
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