Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Ricardo Echevarria Santos

Ricardo Echevarria Santos

Oct 5, 2024

Ricardo Echevarria Santos passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital.

A Native of Puerto Rico, Ricky was the son of Ellis Maria Santos & Guillermo Echevarria.

Greeted into heaven by his parents in addition to his Sisters, Olga M.  Echevarria Santos Fagan and Zulma Echevarria Santos Rivera Salvatore Mayorga.

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Michelle Denise (Forbes)  Myers

Michelle Denise (Forbes) Myers

Oct 5, 2024

Michelle Denise Forbes Myers went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2024. She was surrounded by her loved ones.

A memorial service will be held at Whitesell Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM.

Michelle, also known as Nomni by all of her grandkids, was beyond strong....

Samnang Nos

Samnang Nos

Oct 4, 2024

Samnang Nos (79) of Tega Cay, South Carolina passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC after suffering a heart attack.

Samnang was born on June 16, 1945, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to Sam Nos & Chea Sarem-Nos. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Technical...

James Stuart O'Hara

James Stuart O'Hara

Oct 3, 2024

Dr. James Stuart O'Hara, aged 95, passed away on October 3, 2024, in Fort Mill, SC. Born on October 15, 1928, he was a respected member of the community, known for his dedication to education.

Dr. O'Hara completed his B.S. at California State College, PA, and went on to earn both an M.A. and Ph.D from West...

Oneil Sylvester Clemenson

Oneil Sylvester Clemenson

Oct 2, 2024

Oneil Clemenson of Clover, South Carolina, transitioned to his eternal home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the age of 61.  He lived a life of service, laughter, abundant love for his family and friends and was an avid golfer.

Oneil was born on March 27, 1963, in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, to the...

Marcia Pressnell

Marcia Pressnell

Oct 2, 2024

Marcia Pressnell, 77, passed away on October 2,2024.

She is survived by her daughters, Laurie, Lynn and Beth, step-children Lezlee and Brent, and grandchildren Isaiah, Frankie, Anna, Marley, Halle, Gavin, Houston, and Zoe. She is also survived by her brother Allen B. Tucker Sr, sisters-in-law Maida (Meg) and Elaine, and her niece Jennifer and nephew Brian. Marcia...

Betty Faye Tinker

Betty Faye Tinker

Sep 28, 2024

Betty Faye Reid Tinker (90) of Rock Hill, SC, widow of D. H. Tinker, passed away on Saturday, September 28th at Grace Cottage at White Oak Manor in York, SC.

Faye was born in Piedmont, SC and was the youngest of 10 children to the late Gilford Lee Reid and Leona Reid.

Faye and her...

Ronald Lee Harris

Ronald Lee Harris

Sep 26, 2024

Ronald Lee Harris, a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a beacon of kindness, generosity, and friendliness to everyone he came across left this life’s chapter and move to his eternal home on September 26, 2024, at the grand age of 90. Ronald lived a life rich in love, service, and laughter.

Ronald Harris is survived by...

Agnes Ann (Rhodes)  Perrigan

Agnes Ann (Rhodes) Perrigan

Sep 26, 2024

Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the family.

Richard E. Curran

Richard E. Curran

Sep 26, 2024

Richard E. Curran resident of Indian Land SC, formerly from Northville MI, was born on September 13, 1947 passed away 13 days after his 77th birthday on September 26, 2024.

Rich was a United States Air Force Veteran who had been stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. After returning to the states, he began a new...

Charles Edward Harvell

Charles Edward Harvell

Sep 25, 2024

Charles Edward "Eddie" Harvell, 53, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Born Wednesday, October 14, 1970, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he was the son of Linda Freeman Flynn. Eddie served in the U.S. Navy where he served for a short time as an aviation ordnanceman. He was a proud carpenter - always working with his hands...

James Victor Hartzog

James Victor Hartzog

Sep 21, 2024

Dr. James Victor Hartzog, PhD. (85) of Kinston, NC passed away peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2024. Vic joins his wife of 58 years, Emily Cunningham Hartzog, who passed away in October 2023. Vic was a devoted husband and father, a loving son and brother, a devout Christian, a reliable friend, a brilliant chemist, and a man who could fix...

Johannes C De Jong "John"

Johannes C De Jong "John"

Sep 20, 2024

Johannes C. de Jong, "John", 83, of Fort Mill, SC peacefully passed away Friday September 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born December 25, 1940 in Alkmaar, The Netherlands, John lived a joyous life full of love, laughter and kindness. He was known for his warm smile, playful and fun-loving personality, and unwavering devotion to his wife and...

Robert Anthony Joseph

Robert Anthony Joseph

Sep 20, 2024

Robert Anthony Joseph of Indian Land, S.C. passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024 with family by his side.  Bob was peerless in intellect, generosity, and devotion to family. He was born on October 13, 1941 to the late Anthony E. and Helen E. Joseph and spent the majority of his life in Utica, N.Y.  Bob graduated from Hamilton...

Gregory Farris Smith, Jr.

Gregory Farris Smith, Jr.

Sep 20, 2024

Gregory Farris Smith, Jr. 60, of Clinton, South Carolina, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. Born Thursday, February 6, 1964, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Gregory Farris Smith and Nancy Sue Harrison Smith.

Gregory is survived by his sisters: Cindy Parker and her husband, Larry, Lynne Saucier and her husband,...

Karen Grace (Schultz)  Dyer

Karen Grace (Schultz) Dyer

Sep 18, 2024

York, SC – Karen Grace Dyer, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A native of Fresno, California, Karen was the beloved daughter of the late William Schultz and Kathleen Zimmerman Schultz.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 28, 2024...

Joseph Barnes O'Donnell

Joseph Barnes O'Donnell

Sep 14, 2024

Joseph Barnes O'Donnell (JB), born on August 10, 1947, in Granville, New York, passed away peacefully at the Palmetto Patriots Home in Gaffney, South Carolina, on September 14, 2024, at 7:10 pm at the age of 77. After high school, JB proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1971. While stationed in California, he married Donna Lynn...

Daniel "Mose" Webster Spurlock Iii

Daniel "Mose" Webster Spurlock Iii

Sep 14, 2024

Daniel “Mose” Webster Spurlock, III, 76, died peacefully on September 14, 2024 in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Dan was born on August 24, 1948 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Dr. Daniel W Spurlock, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Caroline Postell Spurlock. After graduating from Seaman High School in Topeka, Kansas, he attended Louisiana Tech University where he...

Bobbie Jean Paul Mcelhany

Bobbie Jean Paul Mcelhany

Sep 14, 2024

Bobbie Jean Paul McElhany, 89, of Rock Hill, passed away on September 14, 2024. Born Saturday, February 23, 1935, in Anniston, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Willie Paul and Velma Irene Whitten Paul. Bobbie loved spending time with her family, cooking and entertaining. She enjoyed gardening and if not active with her family you could always...

Oliver Wayne Estes

Oliver Wayne Estes

Sep 8, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Oliver Wayne Estes, 81, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill.

The family will receive friends 5 – 7 pm Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 1127 Manor Close Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732.

A native of Rock Hill, SC Mr. Estes was the son of the...