Obituaries

Dec 28, 2019

Naomi Elizabeth Johnson of Rock Hill began her eternal celebration surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at her home. Naomi better known as "Maw Maw Sam" was born on August 20, 1946. The daughter of the late Ralph W. Johnson and Constance Roof Johnson of Rock Hill. Predeceased by two sisters, Judy Faye Johnson and Anna Renee...

Dec 28, 2019

Edgemoor, SC - Margaret Mitchell Nunnery died on December 28, 2019 at the age of 93. The family will receive friends 6 - 8 pm Monday, December 30, 2019, at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home, Rock Hill, SC. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Harmony Baptist Church, Edgemoor, SC with Rev....

Dec 27, 2019

Rosemary "Sally" Campbell, 71, of Rock Hill passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born in Perth, Australia on August 23, 1948 to the late John Keith and Daisy Edelline Carbarns McLean. She traveled the world with her husband while he served in the United States Navy, her selflessness and dedication to her...

Dec 27, 2019

Rock Hill – Mr. Jesse Oral Hetherington, Jr, 36, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 5:30 pm on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Whitesell Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 5:30 in the chapel with Rev. Larry Soles officiating.

A native of Toledo, Ohio...

Dec 27, 2019

Mr. Robert Eugene Schlessman, 97, died peacefully Friday, December 27, 2019 holding the hand of his beloved wife, Grace Lundholm Long Schlessman . Born July 25, 1922 in Denver, CO., Robert was the oldest son of Aaron A. Schlessman and Helen Bernice Schlessman. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Park Pointe Village in...

Dec 25, 2019

Jacqueline "Jackie" Barbara Gosselin, 84, of Charlotte passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 following a period of declining health. Jackie was born on November 14, 1935 in New Bedford, MA to the late Charles and Mary Zegarski Arendt. She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Fort Mill. In addition to her parents...

Dec 24, 2019

Barry Hall Williams, 82, of Charlotte passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Barry was born on October 5, 1937 in London, England to the late Winston and Grace Robson Williams. He worked as a chemist in the plating industry and traveled the world prior to his retirement. Barry was a history buff and enjoyed studying...

Dec 23, 2019

Janice Ann Murrell Winbush, 65, of Indian Land, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 following a period of declining health. Janice was born on January 11, 1954 in New York, NY to the late Hilliard and Thelma Phipps Murrell. She was retired from the New York City School system as a teacher. Janice loved learning,...

Dec 23, 2019

Andrew Martin Ferkol, 86, of Fort Mill passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. Andrew was born on April 14, 1933 in Wheeling, WV to the late Andrew Frank and Mary Poliak Ferkol. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. Andrew spent many years teaching for Indian Creek Schools in Wintersville,...

Dec 22, 2019

Telesphor "T.J." John Jendrasiak Jr., 80 of Fort Mill passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. T.J. was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Telesphor John Jendrasiak Sr. and Jane Pronko Jendrasiak. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, later he worked as the Human Resources administrator for over 25 years at Millard...

Dec 22, 2019

Rock Hill – Mr. Bryant Douglas Floyd, 45, died unexpectedly at his home in Rock Hill, SC on Sunday, December 22, 2019.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 am Saturday December 28, 2019, at Whitesell Funeral Home, 975 Riverview Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730. A Memorial service will follow at 11:00 am in the Chapel with...

Dec 21, 2019

Ralph W. Reavis of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Atlanta and Avondale Estates, GA, passed away at home on December 21, 2019. Beloved husband of Maureen M. Reavis. Loving father of Katie Proulx (Ryan Dooley) and Maura Carpinello (Greg). Adored Pop to Andrew, Dominic, and Joshua Carpinello. Loving uncle to Julie Reavis Thigpen and Lisa Reavis...

Dec 21, 2019

Kenneth Shane Walden, known by loved ones as "Shane," passed away unexpectedly on December 21 st , 2019 in Fort Mill, SC. Shane was born on July 27 th 1971 in Rock Hill, SC. He attended Fort Mill High School and York Tech Community College and began working at the Bank of America Stadium in 2001. His commitment and knowledge...

Dec 19, 2019

John Bradley Whiteside, Jr. (58) of Rock Hill, South Carolina, died December 20, 2019, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. Visitation will be Monday, December 23 at 2, with service to follow at 3 at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He will be buried in Rock Hill Memorial Gardens. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, John was the only...

Dec 19, 2019

Michele Louise Lind, 60, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Wakefield, MA passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Piedmont Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1959 in Malden, MA, daughter of the late Leonard James and Gail Janet Winchell Lind Bourgeois. She is survived by her siblings, Michael Lind (Linda), Rich Bourgeois (Liz),...

Dec 19, 2019

Mrs. Maxine Brooks Ellis, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Wayne T Patrick Hospice House.

The family will receive friends 11:00 am Monday, December 23, 2019, at Sisk Memorial Baptist church and a funeral will follow at 12:00 pm. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill....

Dec 17, 2019

JoAnn Shibley Dent, 82, of Rock Hill passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was born on September 25, 1937 in Lebanon to the late Naim and Sadie Merhi. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. JoAnn enjoyed gardening and cooking, she cherished her family and blessed them with the...

Dec 17, 2019

Mr. James R. (Jim) Ervin 85 went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2019. A memorial service will be at 4:00 P.M. on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Palmetto Funeral Home at 2049 Carolina Place, Fort Mill, S.C with Pastor Karen Radcliffe officiating. Burial will be deferred to a later date. The family will...

Dec 17, 2019

Rock Hill – In Remembrance of Mr. Robert Jason Blair (aka Half Pint), 41, who has gained his wings and is now enjoying the River of Life.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Whitesell Funeral Home and the family with receive friends following the service and other...

Dec 17, 2019

Kekoa Mitsuo Terukina, 10, of Fort Mill, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 4, 2009 in Wilmington, NC. Kekoa loved school and was currently a 4th grader at Pleasant Knoll Elementary School. He enjoyed basketball, Cub Scouts, helping others and was...