Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

Elbert A. Thorstensen passed peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, November 15, 2024.  Born on January 19, 1937 in Tyler, MN to Erik and Esther (Hansen) Thorstensen, the 5th of 7 children and youngest son.  After graduating high school in 1956, he moved to Milwaukee, WI.  In 1960 he was enlisted into the Army where he served 2 years...

Nov 14, 2024

Gerald Bleyer Gauthier (Jerry) passed away at the age of 76 in Fort Mill, South Carolina from pancreatic cancer, with his family by his side.  He was a beloved husband and a caring, involved, loving father of four. Despite a tough year of battling cancer he enjoyed many visits with his children throughout the year, and was even able...

Nov 12, 2024

Patricia Ann Kujawski, “Pat”, 85, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Smithtown, NY, peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 12, at home surrounded by her children.

In addition to her parents, Joseph & Nora Przywara, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Kujawski, her brothers Joseph & Robert Przywara and her granddaughter, Kayla...

Nov 12, 2024

Edwin Sam Alexander was born in Tamil Nadu, India in 1940. He was a deeply God-fearing man with many Christian virtues and dimensions.  After graduating M.Phil. from Madras Christian College at age 21, his professional career ranged from teaching in Assam to managing various rubber estates in South India. His expertise in the rubber trade was widely appreciated, both...

Nov 11, 2024

John Paul Mack, 29, of Rock Hill, South Carolina departed this world and began his final journey toward the open arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 11, 2024.

In addition to his loving parents Tim and Debbie Mack of Rock Hill, he is survived by his grandparents Charles and Ann Grim of Rock Hill,...

Nov 11, 2024

Rock Hill, SC -  Mr. Kevin Eugene Poplin, 61, went to be with our Lord on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Piedmont Medical Center with his wife, Cathy and his girls around him.

He was born in Bakersfield, CA on February 12, 1963, and was a son of the late Paul and Delores Poplin of Alabama.

Nov 9, 2024

Betty Jean Eckels, Born April 21, 1931 in Hendersonville, North Carolina entered into eternal rest peacefully, surrounded by family members on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 in Fort Mill, South Carolina after a long and wonderful life.  A daughter of Robert Brownlow Smith and Blanche Elizabeth Jones (Smith) of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Betty was predeceased by her sisters, Norma Irene...

Nov 7, 2024

On Thursday November 7th, 2024, Edward "Stan" Shealy gained his wings and went peacefully home with the Lord. He was raised in Connecticut, a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Great Barrington, MA and retired from Wassaic State School as a Manager. In 2005, he relocated to Greensboro, NC where he began his entrepreneurship journey with...

Nov 6, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Parr, lovingly known as Betsy, 71, of Roebuck, SC passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born and raised in Spartanburg, SC, she graduated from Dorman High School in 1971. At the youthful age of 19, she met a sailor from Ohio (Rick Parr) who knew (the moment he saw her red hair) that he was going to...

Nov 4, 2024

Tega Cay, SC – Helga Wuensche, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home the morning of Monday, November 4th, surrounded by her family.  A devoted wife and mother.

Memorial service will be private. Visitation 7-9 PM Monday, November18, at the Tega Cay Shore Club.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the...

Nov 4, 2024

Lourdes Catalina Burns passed away on November 4, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lourdes was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba on February 13, 1950. After losing her mother at a young age, she relocated with her father, sister, and brother to the United States in 1961 due to the political situation in Cuba at the time. They eventually settled in...

Nov 4, 2024

Rock Hill, SC - Linda Lee Safrit Sutton passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 4th, 2024.  A graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery, 4290 Old York Rd, Rock Hill, SC, on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at 10:30 am.  Visitation will follow.  Pastor Jonathan Pannell of Emmanuel Nazarene Church will perform the service.

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Nov 3, 2024

Jean B. Nelms, 82, a resident of Fort Mill, SC, passed away Nov 3rd, 2024, at Atrium Hospital in Charlotte, NC, due to complications from an ongoing illness. Jean was born on July 21st, 1942, in Tarboro, NC, to the late Claude and Mae Beach. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James L. Nelms,...

Nov 3, 2024

Jennifer Louise Sands, 48, of Rock Hill, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024.  Born Monday, October 25, 1976, in Charlotte, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Margaret Louise Sands and the late Max Meade Sands. Jennifer graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Science and Math and found her love of helping others through herbal treatments. She was very...

Nov 1, 2024

Betty Jo Mills (nee Shoemaker), aged 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Rock Hill Acute Care Center. She was born on August 15, 1935 in West Virginia to George H., Sr. & Madalene (Garrison) Shoemaker. She was a resident of Baltimore, Maryland most of her life, graduating from Patterson Park High School in 1952. She...

Nov 1, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Hope Gainey Carter, 78, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

She was born on June 4, 1946.  Hope was a beacon of love and faith throughout her life, deeply rooted in her Christian beliefs.  Hope was a devoted member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church where she held numerous...

Oct 30, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Clinton (Sonny) Mark Pullen, Jr., 82, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his home.

A Memorial Service and Benefit will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the the Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Road, Rock Hill, SC.  for BBQ Plates and for...

Oct 28, 2024

Herman Allen Sr. grew up in Farmville, Virgina where he claimed he was a farm boy. Born in Prince Edward County, Virginia to Margret Fowlkes and Sammie Allen on March 13, 1936. All of his 12 siblings preceded him in death. The last of the Allen Legacy, Herman has departed earth to join family members in heaven....

Oct 27, 2024

Elizabeth “Liz” Claire Love, age 65, of Rock Hill, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Atrium Health Pineville, in Charlotte, NC.

Elizabeth “Liz” Claire Love was born on November 3, 1958 in Niagara Falls, New York; a daughter of the late Raymond Casimer Wolinksi and Claire Marie Kalcher.

Liz is survived...

Oct 25, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Mamie Elizabeth “Libby” Higginbotham, 71, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House with her loving husband, Ricky Higginbotham by her side.

Memorial service will be 12:00 pm (Noon) Saturday, November 2, 2024, Unity at Calvary, 550 Hollis Lakes Road Rock Hill, SC 29732.  Following the service there...