Obituaries

George Cherry

Feb 1, 2020

George Cherry, 76, of Rock Hill, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 14, 1943 in Catawba, SC, son of the late Joe A. Cherry, Sr. and Willie Mae Stinson Cherry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Cherry and brothers, Willie M....

Elizabeth Long Davidson

Jan 31, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Long Davidson, born July 10, 1953, passed away at her home in Rock Hill on January 31, 2020.

Ms. Davidson was the daughter of the late Edward C. Long and the late Mary B. Long. She was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and grew up in Norris, Tennessee.

She graduated from East Tennessee...

Roland L. Wlodyka

Jan 30, 2020

Roland Leonard Wlodyka, 81, of Lake Wylie, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 30, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 15, 1938 in Boston, MA, son of the late Alfred S. and Gertrude E. Horsford Wlodyka. Roland proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force. At a...

Carolyn Freeland Richardson

Jan 29, 2020

Carolyn Freeland Richardson, 69, of Rock Hill, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. She was born September 19, 1950 in Moncks Corner, SC, daughter of the late Manning Corey and Mary Josephene Clarke Freeland. Carolyn was a homemaker and a very skilled cook and artist and enjoyed sewing....

Eleanor Susan Lehman

Jan 27, 2020

Eleanor passed away peacefully in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 27, 2020 having lived life fully for 96 years. The family is grateful for the extraordinary care provided by the staff at Carmel Hills Retirement Community, Charlotte, NC. Eleanor was born in Geary, OK, one of three daughters in that farming community. She lost her father,...

Kathy Elizabeth Shirley

Jan 27, 2020

Kathy Elizabeth Shirley passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 29, 1944 in Rock Hill, SC as an only child to parents Jimmie Holland Shirley and JC Shirley and was raised by Kate and Chaz Holland. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Kate and Chaz Holland, parents Jimmie Holland Shirley and...

Edna Mccarter Watts

Jan 26, 2020

Clover – Mrs. Edna McCarter Watts, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Wayne T Patrick Hospice House.

A native of York County, Mrs. Watts was a daughter of the late Barber Finley McCarter and Flossie Sipe McCarter. She owned and operated her own beauty shop for many years out...

Ronald A Carter

Jan 26, 2020

Ronald Allen Carter, 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 26, 2020. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 26, 1946 to Thomas and Ethel Carter. Ron served in the United States Army as an E-5 Sgt. He was an extremely outgoing, friendly, one of a kind husband, father,...

Sophie Nix

Jan 26, 2020

Sophie Nix, 94, of Rock Hill, went peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on January 26, 2020. She was born on July 23, 1925 to the late Roland and Glennie Crenshaw Lattimore of Great Falls. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Paul B. Nix and a brother, Dr. Ralph E. Lattimore. She...

Rebecca Butler Summers

Jan 26, 2020

Rebecca Butler Summers, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Carolina Gardens, York, SC.

The family will receive friends 1:00 pm Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church, 830 North Jones Ave., Rock Hill and a memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. Reggie Hopkins...

John Thomas Lowery

Jan 25, 2020

John Thomas Lowery, 49 of Rock Hill passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Atrium Health Pineville following a brief illness. John was born on September 13, 1970 in Mountain Home, Idaho to Joseph Wayne Lowery and Lea Cook Lowery. He was a graduate of Northwestern High School and attended York Tech where he earned his CDL license. John...

Helen Lemmond Parrish

Jan 23, 2020

Mrs. Helen Lemmond Parrish, 92, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her home. Born in Union County, NC, Mrs. Parrish was the daughter of the late William H. Lemmond and the late Lillie Mae McKinney Lemmond. She was preceded in death by her husband Grady E. Parrish, and her brother William H. Lemmond Jr. She was a retired...

Doris Jean Reeder

Jan 23, 2020

Doris Jean Reeder, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm Monday, January 27, 2020, at Southside Baptist Church, 1229 S Anderson Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Ken Walters officiating. Burial will be...

Laura Ellen Anders

Jan 22, 2020

Laura Ellen Campbell Anders, 71, of Rock Hill passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Laura was born on June 20, 1948 in Rock Hill to the late Charlie Gaston and Lucy Potts Campbell. She worked 35 years for an engineering firm in the geological soil and environmental testing industry. Laura enjoyed sewing, making bows and designing flower arrangements. She...

Sheila Moss Hopkins

Jan 22, 2020

Sheila Moss Hopkins, a golf legend prominent in amateur golf circles passed away peacefully on January 22, 2020 in Rock Hill, SC. Sheila was born May 2, 1931 in Los Angeles, the daughter of the late Thomas Heyden Moss and Jessie Paterson Moss. She was predeceased by her husband, Ira "Jay" Hopkins, Jr in 1986. She is survived by her...

Ira Wayne "Buddy" Fowler

Jan 20, 2020

Ira "Buddy" Wayne Fowler passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home. Ira was born on July 5, 1943 in Rock Hill, SC. He was the son of the late Corbett N. Fowler and Ruby H. Fowler. Ira was preceded in death by his wife, Vicky I. Fowler, a daughter, Terresa Ann Fowler, and his brother, Reggie Fowler....

Fred M "Bud" Blackwell

Jan 20, 2020

Fred (Bud) M. Blackwell, age 78, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was the husband of LaDonna Maria Blackwell, they shared 25 years together. Born February 20, 1941 in Rock Hill, he was the son of the late Daniel and Inez (Huggins) Blackwell. Fred grew up in Rock Hill with his three siblings,...

Steven Dale Wesely

Jan 19, 2020

Steven Dale Wesely, 64, passed away early afternoon on January 19th, 2020 surrounded by friends and family that loved him in the comfort of his own home. He fought a long and hard battle with cancer, originally diagnosed back in 2017. Steve was a loving father and even more devoted husband. Steve was born to Gloria...

Louise Hinson Lucas

Jan 19, 2020

Louise Hinson Lucas, Rock Hill, passed away at her home in Mt. Holly. Mrs. Lucas was age 90. Mrs. Lucas was retired from Winthrop University Public Safety Department as an administrative assistant. She attended schools in Chester and York county. She is survived by a sister, Betty Thompson of Richburg, SC and a brother Jimmy D. Hinson and wife Ruth...

Clinton Ridenour

Jan 16, 2020

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