Obituaries

Sep 7, 2024

Nora Garcia De La Garza, 77, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on September 7, 2024. Born on September 11, 1946, in San Antonio, TX, Nora graduated from Providence Catholic School in 1964, and received her Education Degree from The University of Houston in 1969. She was employed by Texas Employment Commission and the East Baton Rouge Parish Library...

Sep 6, 2024

Robert Lee Zeigler, husband, father, Bob Bob, and Grampy, left this earth and entered his heavenly home on September 6, 2024, in Lancaster, SC. Bob was born in York, PA, on September 17, 1935. He was married to his one love, Cheryl, for 44 years, after he fell in love with her at first sight. Bob was retired from...

Sep 6, 2024

Walkeita Davis Wade, 53, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, with her loving family by her side. A native of Rock Hill, she was born Thursday, January 14, 1971, in Rock Hill, to Walker and Doris (Hinton) Davis. Walkeita was known for her contagious spirit and magnetic energy. Never meeting a stranger, she was always...

Sep 6, 2024

Emanuel Dow, a vibrant and beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away on September 6, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on May 10, 1957, in Sanford, Florida, he was the son of Frank Dow and Theresa Williams. Emanuel lived his life with passion and energy, a love for learning and music, and an unwavering faith in God....

Sep 6, 2024

Emily Mockovciak, 83, passed away quietly in her sleep Friday night, September 6, 2024 at home at Sunflower Springs Assisted Living in Indian Land.

A native of Hudson, New York, Emily was the only daughter of Sam and Anna Maytan. She was a courageous, unflinching, creative woman of valor. She was a mother, executive assistant, interior decorator,...

Sep 6, 2024

Michael P. Krause, 84, of Wayne, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024 in his home holding the love of his life’s hand.

Born on August 3, 1940 in Jersey City, NJ to Anna and Michael Krause, he was the first and only member of his family to attend college. Mike’s career began at Weehawken High...

Sep 5, 2024

Michael Dennis Hopey, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, with his devoted loving wife of 53 years, Jane Walkauskas, by his side after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Mike was preceded in death by his father Michael Hopey and mother Anne Judith Korba Hopey.

Born in Pittsburgh on July...

Sep 4, 2024

Alexander Thomas Mason was born on January 21, 2005, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Alexander was the most kind, tenderhearted, funny, respectful, comical and brilliant young man ever to walk the earth. His love of God, family and justice was evident in everything he said and did. His infectious laugh and smile brightened every room. Alex would show kindness to...

Sep 2, 2024

Fort Mill, SC – Mrs. Rhonda Witherspoon Buckner, 69, went home to be with her Lord and Savior.

The family will receive friends 2:30 – 3:45 pm, Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Greater Life Baptist Church, 17025 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277.  A funeral service will follow at 4:00 pm with the Rev. Tim Blue officiating.  Burial...

Sep 1, 2024

Charles Nathan “Charlie” Blanton, aged 86, passed away on September 1, 2024, in Fort Mill, South Carolina.  Born on March 28, 1938, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Charlie lived a life marked by dedication to his community, his country, and his faith.

Charlie graduated from Kings Mountain High and soon after joined the Air Force, where he served...

Aug 30, 2024

Howard Laurence Bradford, aged 88, of York, SC, passed away on August 30, 2024. Howard was born on January 27, 1936, in Fallsington, PA.

Howard is survived by his devoted wife, Pamela "Trudy" Bradford; his sister, Caroline Kline and her husband, John; his son, Howard L. Bradford II and his wife, Theresa; his daughter, Debbie Tomlinson and...

Aug 29, 2024

Barbara (Sickels) Snyder, 88, of Columbia, SC passed away August 29, 2024.  Graduate of Palmerton High School, she lived in Lehighton, PA for many years.  She was preceded in death by husband Arlington Snyder, and is survived by sister Kathleen (Sickels) Hutchins of Frederick, MD, daughters Cheryl (Bruce) Klink of Weddington, NC, Lori (Edwin) Rehrig of Northampton, PA, and...

Aug 29, 2024

Loving husband of 55 years and proud father of 2 children of Fort Mill, SC, died with his family present on August 29, 2024.

Fred was born in Detroit, MI in 1942 to Louise Mary Kuechie and Fred Washington Seiter. He grew up in Detroit where he attended grade school through high school. Upon graduating high school,...

Aug 28, 2024

Vera Faye McSparin, aged 92, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2024, in Rock Hill, SC. Born on August 10, 1932, formerly of Granite City, IL, she lived a full and vibrant life before her peaceful passing.

Vera was the beloved wife of Robert McSparin, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. She...

Aug 26, 2024

Melida Nelson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in her home on August 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on February 8, 1943, in Medellin, Colombia, Melida immigrated to the United States with her mother and 4 younger brothers in 1965. She met George Nelson in 1966. They were married in 1967 and settled...

Aug 25, 2024

Olivia Duncan Stalcup, 85, of Rock Hill, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born January 25, 1939, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Duncan and Mary Emma Caveny Duncan.

Olivia met and married Max L. Stalcup in 1963, and the couple settled...

Aug 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa (Teri) Bonnie Litteer of Lancaster, SC, who left us on August 25, 2024, following a long illness, at the age of 76. Born on October 11, 1947, Teri was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and a dedicated healthcare professional who touched countless lives throughout her career.

Aug 25, 2024

Indian Land, SC – Mrs. Georgieann Szalay Batley, 83, died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Wellmore of Tega Cay.

A native of Bethlehem, PA Mrs. Batley was a daughter of the late George Szalay and Ann Yakim Sazalay.  She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She worked as a meeting planner with...

Aug 24, 2024

Mark Workman, 46, of York, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, with his family by his side.  Born Sunday, January 1, 1978, in Rockford, Illinois, he was the son of Brenda Johnson, but was lovingly adored and raised by his late grandparents, Beverly and Lester Weiss. Mark enjoyed running, gardening and spending time with his family - especially his...

Aug 24, 2024

Clarence Joseph (Joe) Bonds of Fort Mill, SC died peacefully on August 24, 2024, at his home. He was 86 years old.

Joe was born in St. Stephens, SC. He grew up there, in Conway, SC and Florence, SC. Joe was the son of Clarence Jewel Bonds and Marie Ashmore Bonds. After graduating from McClenaghan High School...