Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Joseph Gregory Armstrong

Joseph Gregory Armstrong

Jun 4, 2021

Joseph Gregory Armstrong, 46 of Rock Hill passed away Friday June 4, 2021.  He was born January 15, 1975 to the late Joe and Joan Major Armstrong.

Greg was the General Manager of J.T.'s Kia in Rock Hill, SC.  He loved playing golf and spending time with his dog.

Greg is survived by many friends...

Doris Jean (Gutholm)  Gynn

Doris Jean (Gutholm) Gynn

Jun 4, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Doris Jean (Gutholm) Gynn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Richard Jeffrey Kettles

Richard Jeffrey Kettles

Jun 3, 2021

Richard J. Kettles died June 3, 2021.  Survived by his wife Angel,  daughter Morgan Kettles and grand daughter Olivia. He was a dedicated employee of 40 years at Omnova Solutions whilst being an accomplished home inspector in his spare time. Richard enjoyed vintage cars and traveling the world with his wife. He was a doting grandfather who always had...

Kenton Wayne Cope

Kenton Wayne Cope

Jun 3, 2021

Kenton Wayne Cope, 87, of Mint Hill, NC, formerly of Fort Mill, SC, Newburgh, IN and Brevard, NC, died peacefully on June 3, 2021 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House at Southminster.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Ethel Cope and his brother Edwin.

A graduate of Sylva High School...

Kathleen Landvick-Larsen

Kathleen Landvick-Larsen

Jun 3, 2021

Palmetto Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements.

William "Bill" Thomas Simpson

William "Bill" Thomas Simpson

Jun 2, 2021

William "Bill" T. Simpson 82, of Edgemoor, SC died on June 2, 2021.

He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Edgemoor, SC.

Bill served his country in the Army National Guard and retired from the SC National Guard with total of 37 years of service.

He finished out his working years...

Gary Philip Gausten

Gary Philip Gausten

Jun 2, 2021

Palmetto Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Alexander Tilden Austin

Alexander Tilden Austin

May 31, 2021

Alexander Tilden Austin, formerly of Charlotte and a resident of Fort Mill, known by his nicknames A.T., Tee and Alex, was taken into the arms of his Lord and Savior in the early dawn light on Monday, May 31, 2021 – Memorial Day – at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate following an extended illness at home....

William Allen Ashley

William Allen Ashley

May 28, 2021

Rock Hill, SC - William Ashley, 71, passed away at his home on May 28, 2021.

A native of Swansea, MA, William graduated from Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts. He was a lifelong member of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.  He was the...

Noraleen Plyler Smith

Noraleen Plyler Smith

May 28, 2021

Noraleen Smith, 88 passed away on Friday May 28, 2021 in her home.  She was born in Pageland, South Carolina to the late Carl and Mattie Plyler.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years Carrol W. Smith.  Noraleen was also preceded in death by four brothers; Leston Plyler, Lewis Plyler, Ray Plyler, and Belmer Plymer. ...

James Thomas Wood, Jr

James Thomas Wood, Jr

May 26, 2021

Rock Hill – Mr. James Thomas Wood, Jr., 51, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Atrium Health Pineville, NC.

Memorial services will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Inspiration Baptist Church, 921 Comer Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732 with Pastor Larry Nunn officiating.  The family will...

James William Fite

James William Fite

May 25, 2021

Fort Mill - Mr. James William Fite, 83, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021, from natural causes at his home.

He was born on July 19, 1937, in York County, SC.  He attended school in Fort Mill, worked and retired as a Forester for the State of South Carolina and...

Karen Smith Chappell

Karen Smith Chappell

May 25, 2021

Karen S. Chappell, age 57, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday May 25, 2021 at Atrium Pineville Hospital in Charlotte.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 18, 1964 to Thomas Lynch and Carolyn (Smith) Sprinkler.  She attended Abraham Lincoln High School in the Coney Island area of Brooklyn, N.Y.  Karen worked in the...

Natalie Renee Karnilowicz

Natalie Renee Karnilowicz

May 25, 2021

Natalie R. Karnilowicz, 46, of Rock Hill, South Carolina passed away on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021, at her home.  Services were privately held with family.

Born in Michigan City, Indiana, she was the daughter of Simon and Susan Karnilowicz, Jr.  She was a manager at Steak-n-Shake and worked many years in management in the services...

Jo Ann Mccant Mclaren

Jo Ann Mccant Mclaren

May 24, 2021

Jo Ann McCant McLaren entered into eternal life on Monday May 24, 2021.  She was born on January 14, 1947 in McIntyre, Georgia to Rowel Albert and Eunice Etheridge McCant.

She was a resident of Fort Mill, South Carolina but formerly of Milledgeville, Georgia.

Jo Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Rowel Albert...

Thomas Butkovich

Thomas Butkovich

May 22, 2021

Thomas Butkovich, age 77, died peacefully in his home early Saturday, May 22 in Waxhaw, North Carolina surrounded by his family. God gracefully called him home after years of health challenges with congestive heart failure, diabetes and Alzheimer's. Tom is survived by his wife, Jeanette, and children Tom (Kelly) Butkovich of Macomb, Michigan, Steve (Julie) Butkovich of Waxhaw, Jennifer...

Grady Crawford Harris

Grady Crawford Harris

May 20, 2021

Rock Hill – Mr. Grady Crawford Harris, 81, died May 20, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 4:00 pm Thursday, May 27, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Catawba Ward with burial to follow in the cemetery.

A native of Rock Hill, Mr....

Ann Cooper Bradley

Ann Cooper Bradley

May 20, 2021

Ann Marie Cooper Bradley

On Thursday, May 20, 2021, Ann made the short trip from this world to her heavenly home.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 70 years, John Bradley, eldest son, Gregory Bradley (Pamela), youngest son, Mark Bradley (Maxine), five grandchildren, Aaron Bradley (Penny), Jason Bradley (Lacey), Brittany Bradley, Lindsay Nickalo...

Margaret Nicholson

Margaret Nicholson

May 20, 2021

Margaret ”Peggy” Ann Nicholson, 84, of Sylvania, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounding by her family May 20.

Peggy was born April 14th, 1937 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and raised in Buffalo, New York. She grew up in large, loving family of 10 sisters and 5 brothers. She was the 6th nurse in the family.

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William Henry Glover

William Henry Glover

May 19, 2021

Hickory Grove, SC - Wm. Henry Glover, 83, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

He was born February 12, 1938, in Rumford, Maine, Son of the late John E. and Regina Perry Glover.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Loving Wife of 58 years, Lillian Marie Legere Glover;...