Obituaries

Jun 23, 2020

Aleksandar “Aleks” Mark Doughty, 24, of Fort Mill, SC passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Born May 13, 1996 in Clearwater, FL, he was the loving son of Mark Allen and Alesia Conners Doughty.   Aleks graduated from Fort Mill High School in 2014 and The University of South Carolina “Gamecocks” in 2019 with a degree...

Jun 23, 2020

Clyde Andrew Fahrner, Jr., 95, of Fort Mill passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 following a period of declining health.

Clyde was born on August 12, 1924 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Clyde A. Fahrner, Sr. and Jeanette M. Fahrner. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during...

Jun 22, 2020

James Samuel Kent entered into the presence of his Lord on June 22, 2020.  He was at home with his family.  “Sam” was born on September 26, 1937 in Branford, FL.

Sam worked in the construction industry throughout his life.  For many of those years he owned and operated a business named “Sam’s Ornamental Iron Works and...

Jun 21, 2020

Jimmie William Sowell Jr, 64 of Catawba passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Jimmie was born on December 6, 1955 in Holmes County Mississippi to the late Jimmie William Sowell Sr, and Marilyn Joyce Goodman Sowell.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother

Kenneth E. Sowell....

Jun 20, 2020

Fort Mill, SC – Rev. Austin Dellis “Bob” White, Sr., 79, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at his home.

Due to COVID 19, a memorial service will be held at a future date.

A native of Hallsboro, NC, Rev. White was a son of the late Ed C....

Jun 18, 2020

Eleanor Breeden Patton of Westminster Towers, Rock Hill, SC died June 18, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Caroline May Breeden of Bennettsville, SC and the wife of the late Charles Otis Patton, Jr. of Rock Hill.

Mrs. Patton is survived by her two daughters, Carol Patton Tift of Macon GA,...

Jun 14, 2020

Tony Lee Sheek, age 72 of Rock Hill went home to be with his Lord, Sunday June 14, 2020.

Tony was born December 12, 1947 in Yadkinville. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Michael Andrew Sheek.

Mr. Sheek was retired from Southern Gas Company. He was unique in his ability...

Jun 12, 2020

Patricia Lynn Drap, "Patty", 73, of Boyne City, MI passed away peacefully after battling brain cancer Friday, June 12, 2020 at her daughters home surrounded by her loving family at her side. She was born on September 3, 1946 in Petoskey, MI daughter of the late Richard and Irene Brannon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jun 12, 2020

Lillian Mae McConnell, of Tega Cay, SC, formerly of: Spring Hill, FL  went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 12, 2020.

Lillian was a member of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Spring Hill, FL and was an active member of the Marine Corp League Auxiliary and a regional director of Toys for Tots.  She learned...

Jun 12, 2020

Harriet Ann Emerson Lehman of Fort Mill, S.C., entered the more immediate presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on June 12, 2020 after a brief illness. Reports of her age vary greatly but she was in fact,  87.

Harriet was born in Nanty Glo, Pa., the sixth child of David M. and Hattie C. Emerson....

Jun 12, 2020

Michael “Mike” David Tanda, 47, of Fort Mill, formerly of Janesville, WI passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020.

Mike graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, WI, and Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC. Following his graduation he went  to work in the sports and entertainment industry for over 25 years spending the last 15 years...

Jun 11, 2020

John Clayron “Ronnie” Campbell, 77, of Fort Mill passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 11, 2020.

Ronnie was born August 9, 1943 in Richmond, VA. He was a member of Fort Mill Church of God where he had compassion for people, which became a passion for mission work locally...

Jun 10, 2020

Fort Mill – Mrs. Patricia Carolyn Hill Lester, 75, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Piedmont Hospital.

Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Monday, June 15, 2020 at Palmetto Funeral Home.

A native of Gastonia, NC Mrs. Lester was a daughter of the late Oren Guy Hill and Betty Carol Crapps...

Jun 10, 2020

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

Jun 10, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Katherine O Reames. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 9, 2020

Rock Hill – Mrs.  Hassie Hefner Starnes, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Eugene (Gene) Starnes; a son, Robert A (Bob) Starnes; two sisters, Lottie Hefner Thomas and Ruby Hough Blackwelder; a brother, Robert L Hough as well...

Jun 7, 2020

Jeanette, of Indian Land and formerly of Preston, Ontario, Canada, passed away June 7, 2020.  She will be dearly missed and is survived by her sons William and Karl; her daughter-in-law Katherine; and her four grandchildren.  She will be laid to rest at Flagler Memorial Park Cemetery in Miami, FL.

Jun 5, 2020

Diane Patricia Pauls, “DiDi”, age 59, of Indian Land, SC and formerly of South Plainfield, NJ, peacefully passed to her next life on June 5, 2020 in the presence of family. She was born on April 7, 1961 in Piscataway, NJ to Raymond and Catherine Welch.

Diane was very fond of cruising, the beach and a good...

Jun 4, 2020

Rita Y Evans age 69 of Fort Mill passed away June 4, 2020 at The Brian Center in Gastonia, NC.

Memorial Service will be on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm at Carolina's Cornerstone Church with Pastor Barry Yates officiating.

Palmetto Funeral Home of Fort Mill is serving the family of Ms. Rita Evans...

Jun 4, 2020

Indian Land – Mr. James Truman Mayberry, Jr., 46, died on Thursday, June 4, 2020 in his home.

Mr. Mayberry was a son of the late James Truman Mayberry, Sr. and Ruby Louise Sexton Mayberry.  James loved watching football and his favorite team was the New York Giants.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  The most...