Obituaries

Jul 31, 2020

Daniel (“Danny”) James Aker, 51, of Tega Cay, South Carolina, passed away on July 31, 2020 after a valiant fight with cancer.  Danny was born on March 12, 1969 in Muskegon, Michigan to Jack Junior and Harriet “Terri” (DeBard-Badolati) Aker.  He graduated from Mona Shores High School, and then attended Baker College of Business, receiving a degree in Business...

Jul 28, 2020

Clyde Henson, of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Wilmington, DE, and Hurricane and Huntington, WV, passed away on July 28, at his home, The Blake At Baxter Assisted Living after a period of declining health.

Clyde was born in Putnam County, WV, and was the youngest child of the late Alexander "Bud" and Dora Mae Searls Henson....

Jul 28, 2020

Rock Hill – Mrs. Martha Genola McCollum Ramsey, 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Piedmont Medical Center.

Mrs. Ramsey was a native of Rock Hill, SC and was a daughter of the late Edward McCollum and Effie Cooper McCollum.  She was a retired cafeteria worker who worked in the Rock Hill School...

Jul 25, 2020

Michael Dewayne Carson 47 of Fort Mill, SC formerly of Peytona, WV passed away July 24, 2020 unexpectedly.

Michael was born December 11, 1972 in Charleston, WV to very proud parents Mack and Vida Carson.

He was a former paramedic with Boone and Lincoln Counties. He is currently employed by Marcone, Charlotte, NC. Michael was...

Jul 25, 2020

The Eldest son of Antonio and Antionette Soprano Rubbo, Frank graduated from Samuel Gomphers HS in the Bronx in 1950. He attended the State University of NY in Farmingdale and entered the US Army in 1953. He was discharged as sergeant in 1955 and married Marie Marino Rubbo on January 7, 1956. He graduated from the Wynne...

Jul 25, 2020

Ray V. Fesperman passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was married to the love of his life Mildred Parrish Fesperman for 72 years. He was the son of David Ray Fesperman and Madie Correll Fesperman and was 93 years old. He was born December 11, 1926 in China Grove, North Carolina. He was a World War II...

Jul 24, 2020

Byron Oliver Bucklew, Jr. (Bob), of Pineville, NC, passed away July 24, 2020 with his immediate family at his side, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Bob was born August 11, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to Florence (Yarick) and Byron Oliver Bucklew, Sr. (both parents deceased)  He is mourned by his wife of 54 years, Gladys (Rieckenberg) Bucklew;...

Jul 23, 2020

Colonel (Ret) Marion Donald “Don” Garrett, USAF/ANG, 83, son of Wesley M. and Mary Cooper Garrett, passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2020 following a valiant battle with an unexpected illness. Don was born and raised in South Carolina, where he attended schools in Taylors, North Augusta and Furman University in Greenville. After leaving Furman, Don enlisted in the...

Jul 23, 2020

Melanie Matarese Popjes went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2020.  Born on August 25, 1980, Melanie was a resident of Fort Mill, SC.  She graduated from Northwestern HS in Rock Hill, in 1998, where she was Student Body President, an NHS Cheerleader for all 4 years, and a National Honor Society member, among many other activities...

Jul 23, 2020

Lee Bolick Burkett joined our Lord and Savoir on July 23, 2020. Her final days were spent surrounded by family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and daughter. Lee had touched in so many ways her family and friends throughout her memorable life.

She was a member of Good Shepherd Methodist Church and active with the...

Jul 23, 2020

Indian Land, SC – Mrs. Jeannine Marie Kent, 90, of Sun City Carolina Lakes, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Mrs. Kent was born on October 31, 1929 in Shreveport, Louisiana to George and Bessie Browne.  As a young teenager she moved to Washington, DC where she met her future husband, William Delbert Kent and they...

Jul 23, 2020

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Chastity (Crash) Hartley Robinson. Chastity passed away on July 23, 2020.

Born August 29, 1972 in Charlotte, NC, she is survived by her three children, Andrea S. Robinson, Danielle R. Nardino (Arthur) and Joshua K. Robinson (Sky).  She is also survived by her partner, Clayton (Corky) Lindlow,...

Jul 21, 2020

Retired Major Clifton “Cliff” LeRoy Keplar, Jr (USAF), 83 passed away on July 21, 2020 after a long illness. Cliff was born February 26, 1937 in Boone, North Carolina, son of the late Clifton LeRoy and Alice White Keplar.

Cliff grew up in Boone, N.C. and graduated from Appalachian High School in 1955. In 1959...

Jul 21, 2020

Angeline, ‘Angie’ Forte, 96, peacefully entered her eternal reward on July 21,2020. She was surrounded by her loving family and passed away at her home in Fort Mill, SC.

Angie was born to Salvatore and Rose Pizzuto on January 19,1924 in Cleveland, Ohio.

While working as a seamstress for Cable Raincoat Company in Boston, MA...

Jul 20, 2020

Born 4/10/1927, Hugh Alfred Bridges went to join his late wife, Dot, on the anniversary of their wedding on 7/20/2020.  Can you imagine what a sweet welcome awaited him? During his life, while he was still able, Hugh’s favorite pastime was to grow his vegetables and share them with as many friends as possible.  He loved telling stories of...

Jul 19, 2020

Helen H. Kapikian, 81, of Fort Mill passed away peacefully on Sunday July 19, 2020.

Helen was born in Cambridge, MA to the late Yervant and Araxie Samoorian.   She was a former member of Saint Gregory The Enlightner Church, White Plains, NY and current member of Saint Sarkis Armenian Church, Charlotte, NC.  Helen was active in the...

Jul 18, 2020

David L. Devane, 90, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Wilmington, NC, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 18, 2020 at home. He was born October 16, 1929 in Watha, NC to proud parents George and Bettie Devane.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jul 18, 2020

Phyllis Bayne Taylor,age 66,of Indian Land,SC passed away peacefully July 18,2020 at Atrium Health Pineville,N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents Crawford and Marie Bayne,daughter Michelle Taylor and sister Gaye Funderburk. She is survived by her daughter Dana Morgan (Jackie) and granddaughter Kayla Morgan of Marshville,N.C; Sisters,Bunia Lee Totherow(Wylie) of Sharon,S.C.; Barbara Taylor (Ronnie) of York,S.C.; Linda...

Jul 16, 2020

Charles “Sidney” Morrow Sr. 83 died on July 16, 2020. Sidney was the loving husband of 65 years to Doris “Jeanette” Morrow and wonderful father to Charles S. Morrow Jr. of New Jersey and Terry D. Oglesby of Cowpens. Son in law Eddie Oglesby. He was also a Grandfather to 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Jul 15, 2020

Fort Mill – Mrs. Susan Inez Hancock Lester, 57, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Due to COVID-19 a memorial service will be planned at a later date.

A native of Fort Mill, Mrs. Lester was a daughter of Betty Irene Taylor Hancock and the late James...