Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Gail Suttlemyre Lavender

Gail Suttlemyre Lavender

Dec 23, 2020

Gail Suttlemyre Lavender, 82, passed away December 23, 2020 at Westminster Towers in Rock Hill, South Carolina after a long battle with Dementia.

She was born on May 4, 1938 in Marion, North Carolina. Gail was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Myers Suttlemyre. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Gail...

David Roy Hardendorf

David Roy Hardendorf

Dec 22, 2020

David R. Hardendorf, “Dave,” 71, of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Connecticut and Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly from health issues on December 22, 2020, at home in Fort Mill.

Born in Denver, Colorado, Dave was the son of the late Owen F. and Margaret L. (Ganson) Hardendorf. During his childhood, the family also lived in Kansas,...

John Richard Bidwell

John Richard Bidwell

Dec 22, 2020

John Richard Bidwell (“Burch”), 91, died December 22, 2020 at Westminster Health & Rehab Center in Rock Hill, SC.

John was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on August 8, 1929 and was raised on his grandparents, Everett and Pearl Ash, farm in Riceville, PA.

In August 1951, he married Beverly Bales, his college sweetheart. They were...

John Martin Van Assen

John Martin Van Assen

Dec 21, 2020

John Martin Van Assen passed away peacefully on December 21, 2020 after battling Parkinson’s Disease for many years.  Born in Long Branch, NJ and raised in nearby Tinton Falls he was the first in his family to go to college and also received his master’s degree in computer science from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ.  He spent...

Richard Darrell Ratterree

Richard Darrell Ratterree

Dec 21, 2020

Rock Hill - Richard Darrell Ratterree, “Rat, Ricky or Rick”, 66, of Rock Hill passed away on December 21, 2020 in his home in Rock Hill, SC.

Services will be held at Red Path Baptist Church on 814 Teaberry Lane, with the Pastor Eddie Williams officiating. The family will receive friends at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January...

Angela Naomi (Broome)  Colvard

Angela Naomi (Broome) Colvard

Dec 21, 2020

York – Mrs. Angela “Angie” Naomi Broome Colvard, 60, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at Piedmont Medical Center,  following a period of declining health.

Angie was born on December 16, 1960 in Rock Hill, SC to Phyllis Hambright Crandle and the late Charles Grady Broome.  Angie was a member of Celebration Place Church of the...

Margaret Mumford (Mumford)  Bailey

Margaret Mumford (Mumford) Bailey

Dec 20, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Margaret Mumford (Mumford) Bailey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Joshua (Josh)  Somers

Joshua (Josh) Somers

Dec 18, 2020

Joshua Somers “Josh” also known as pawpaw to some of Smyrna, SC passed away at his home on December 18, 2020. Josh was loved by many. He had a huge heart from the time he was little until the time he passed. He brought a smile to so many faces. Josh enjoyed the simple things. In life and just...

William Francis Lynn

William Francis Lynn

Dec 18, 2020

William Francis Lynn (Bill) was born October 17, 1957 and he ran off to be with Jesus on December 18, 2020. Bill deeply touched countless lives throughout his many endeavors.  One of those endeavors was the time he spent as youth minister. In later years, he had his media ministry where he worked with INSP. Bill’s last employment was...

Harry Horton Jr.

Harry Horton Jr.

Dec 17, 2020

Harry Horton Jr. was born September 3, 1931 in Washington Heights, New York. Harry was the eldest of three sons born to Elizabeth and Harry Horton Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Edward Horton. Harry was well loved by his family and will be remembered as a loving husband, supportive father and...

Ricky Lee Dale

Ricky Lee Dale

Dec 17, 2020

RIcky Lee Dale, 59, of Clover died Thursday, December 17, 2020.  He was a dedicated father and grandfather who loved his family greatly.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Joyce Dale.  He is survived by his children and a brother Larry, as well as a sister Susan.  Services will be private.

Judith Ann (Alexander)  Kemp

Judith Ann (Alexander) Kemp

Dec 17, 2020

Rock Hill – Mrs. Judith (Judi) Ann Alexander Kemp, 79, died Thursday December 17, 2020, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.

A private graveside will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Oak Grove Memorial Park, Lexington, Ohio.

A memorial service will be planned in Rock Hill, SC sometime after...

Curtis Vernon Wilson

Curtis Vernon Wilson

Dec 16, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Curtis Vernon Wilson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Robert Alan Pyle

Robert Alan Pyle

Dec 16, 2020

Robert Alan Pyle, 67, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on December 16, 2020.

Robert was born on December 5, 1953 to Quentin Pyle and Sarah Grimes Pyle in Des Moines, Iowa. After graduating from Hoover High School, he went on to study Journalism and Communications at Drake University...

Rubanell Alice Vinson

Rubanell Alice Vinson

Dec 16, 2020

Rubanell Vinson 94, of Richburg, SC died on December 16, 2020.

Rubanell was preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Vinson. Children, Sylvia Diane Vinson, Danny Craig Vinson, Phillip Vinson.

She is survived by her Son, Rodger Stephen Vinson. Granddaughters, Leslie Cari (Allen), Madison Nicole ( Hank). Grandson Daniel Clayton. Great Grandchildren Kathleen...

Leslie Frederick Comedy Jr.

Leslie Frederick Comedy Jr.

Dec 15, 2020

Leslie F. Comedy, Jr was born in Parkersburg, WV in 1932. He grew up in Athens, Ohio with two wonderful parents, Nina M. Poindexter Comedy and Leslie Frederick Comedy, Sr.

Leslie served in the Korean War. After obtaining an undergraduate degree he did graduate courses at Xavier College in Cincinnati, OH. He spent his career...

Walter Timothy Glass

Walter Timothy Glass

Dec 15, 2020

Walter Timothy Glass (Tim) 61 of Rock Hill SC passed away 12-15-2020 at his home.  Tim was a native of Alabama and moved to Rock Hill in 1986. Tim was a graduate of Livingston University with a degree in Environmental Science and has worked as a Facility Plant Manager for the past 30 years, most recently with Sentry Reagents. ...

Charles George Konkus

Charles George Konkus

Dec 15, 2020

Charles George Konkus, August 29, 1940 – December 15, 2020 peacefully entered eternity after an extended battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Charles, known as Chuck and Charlie to all that loved him was born August 29th, 1940 to Michael and Ruth Haines Konkus in Elmira, New York.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Chuck is survived...

Shirley Ann Sawyer

Shirley Ann Sawyer

Dec 15, 2020

Shirley Ann Sawyer, 66, of Rock Hill SC, passed away on December 15, 2020.

Born in Rock Hill, SC on September 8, 1954 to the late John H. Meek and Dorothy W. Cauthen. Shirley graduated from Rock Hill High School and later went on to York Technical College for Accounting.

Family would describe...

Edward Meyers Griffin, Jr

Edward Meyers Griffin, Jr

Dec 14, 2020

On Monday December 14, 2020, Edward Griffin, loving husband, and devoted father of three sons passed away at the age of 81 due to complications from Covid 19.  Edward was born on June 17, 1939 in Hackensack, New Jersey to Edward M. Griffin Sr and Marie Olivari Griffin.  He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting from Fairleigh...