Obituaries

Lisa Rae Stratton

Dec 14, 2018

Lisa Rae Stratton, 53, of Rock Hill, SC passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. She was born July 22, 1965 in Danville, VA, daughter of Gordon A. Stratton of Eden, NC and the late Ruby Delthia Collins Stratton. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra McDowell...

Zelda May Simms

Dec 13, 2018

Zelda May (Johnson) Simms, 84, of York, SC and formerly of Wheeling, WV, gained her angel wings into heaven Thursday, December 13, 2018 at CMC in Charlotte. She was born October 4, 1934 in West Liberty, WV, daughter of the late Shriver Jay and Thelma Irene Hercules Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Esther Lee Smith Pelton

Dec 13, 2018

At the age of 69, Esther Lee Pelton, of Fort Mill, SC completed her journey Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born in Canastata, NY October 26, 1949. Daughter of late Richard Smith and late Barbara Youngs Degroat . She is preceded in death by husbands Charles Edward Pelton and William Loren Pelton, her brothers Richard...

Jan Jarrett Smith

Dec 12, 2018

Jan Jarrett Smith, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2018 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, South Carolina, after a brief but fierce battle against cancer. Her beautiful life and spirit will forever be cherished by her husband, David Smith and two daughters, Amy Ely and Erin Hockett; her mother, Jeane...

Kristina Suzanne (Rauh) Yoffie

Dec 11, 2018

Kristina Suzanne Yoffie 60, of Rock Hill passed away on December 11,2018. She is survived by her loving husband Robert Yoffie and daughter Kaitlin Yoffie of Columbia, SC.

Tommy Walker

Dec 11, 2018

Fort Mill – Mr. Tommy Walker, 77, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at CMC-Pineville.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, at Whitesell Funeral Home, 975 Riverview Road, Rock Hill, SC.

A native of York County, Mr. Walker was a son of the late Brady Walker and Flossie Archie Walker. He loved going hunting and...

Harel Leon Jackson

Dec 11, 2018

Dr. Harel L. Jackson, born November 29, 1929 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Henry Jackson and Florence Johnson-Jackson. As promised by God, Dr. Harel L. Jackson, known as Papa Jack, was received by God on December 11, 2018 after a long-committed life of service in ministry. Dr. Jackson grew up in Charleston, South Carolina and his early education...

Dozier Wayne Dorman

Dec 9, 2018

Rock Hill – Mr. Dozier Wayne Dorman, 54, died Sunday, December 9, 2018.

Surviving are his children, Ned Quinton Dorman and his wife, Allison and Jessica Hudson and her husband, Jeffrey; three brothers, Thurmon James Long, and his wife, Linda, Bunk Long, and his wife, Donna and Lavern Long; a sister, Marie Staton and her husband, Joe;...

Paulette Karla Ensrude

Dec 8, 2018

Paulette Karla (Romanik) Ensrude, age 71, passed away at her home in Tega Cay, SC on December 8, 2018. She was born in Somerville, Ma. on October 1, 1947, the daughter of the late Karl and Grace (Moise) Romanik. Paulette graduated from Cambridge High and Latin in 1966. She later moved to MN, where she met...

Priscilla Gray Morton

Dec 8, 2018

Clover – Mrs. Priscilla Litteer Morton, 87, died Saturday, December 8, 2018, at her home.

Mrs. Morton was the daughter of the late Percy and Marion Litteer. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.

Surviving are her son, LaVerne Morton and his wife, Cindy; two grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded...

Rosemarie B. Lamantia

Dec 5, 2018

Lancaster, SC Mrs. Rosemarie B. LaMantia age 72 passed away on December 5, 2018 at her home Funeral arrangements will be held at later date. To plant a tree in memory of Rosemarie B. LaMantia, visit the Tribute Store .

Linda James Miller

Dec 5, 2018

Linda James Miller departed this life on December 2, 2018. She is survived by her husband Bobby Eugene Miller Sr., her children Bobby Miller Jr. and wife Lori Miller, Billy Lowder, Timmy Lowder and wife Kaleen Lowder, Sherry K. Marthers and her husband Robby Miller, Patricia Keenon. Adopted children Jamie and Karen Starkey. Grandchildren Trey Miller, Destinee Miller, Chris Fite...

Thomas Laverne Hicks, Sr

Dec 5, 2018

Rock Hill – Mr. Thomas Laverne Hicks, Sr., 83, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at his home.

Memorial services will be private.

A native of Columbia, SC Mr. Hicks was a son to the late Leroy Hicks and Rosa Gregory Hicks. He loved going fishing and hunting. His passion was painting and loved talking about...

Rhonda Costner

Dec 2, 2018

FORT MILL - Rhonda R Costner, December 1, 1942 – December 2, 2018 went to be with her Lord and Savior while surrounded by her loving family.

The memorial service will be at 6:30 pm, Thursday December 6th, 2018 at Fort Mill Church of God with Pastor Mark Leonhardt officiating. Family and Friends gathering will be immediately...

Michael L. Brabec

Dec 2, 2018

Michael L. Brabec, age 67, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 2nd, 2018. Born and raised in Illinois by Sandria (Brabec) Ford, and a graduate of University of Illinois. Loving husband to Devra Brabec of 43 years and proud father to son Greg Brabec (wife Laura) and daughter Nicole Payne (husband...

John-John Wayne Wallace

Nov 27, 2018

Rock Hill – Mr. Jonathon (John-John) Wayne Wallace, 39, died November 27, 2018.

A native of Rock Hill, John-John was a son of Virginia Faye Wright Wallace and the late Walter Wallace. He loved canoeing down the Catawba River and fishing.

Surviving in addition to his mother; are two brothers, Joseph Michael Wallace and Christopher...

Phillip A. Mcsparin

Nov 26, 2018

Phillip Arthur McSparin, died suddenly Monday, November 26, 2018 of natural causes, at his home in Rock Hill, SC. A Memorial Service will be held at Palmetto Funeral Home in Fort Mill, SC on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 3:30 pm with a reception to follow. Phil was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 26,...

Diane Marie Babinec

Nov 26, 2018

Diane Marie Babinec, 73, of Tega Cay, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at CMC in Charlotte. She was born May 21, 1945 in Utica, NY, daughter of the late Millard and Elizabeth Doxie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Doxie. Diane was an avid Carolina Panthers fan....

Joseph Eric Bass

Nov 25, 2018

Mr. Joseph Eric Bass, age 53, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018, at his home in Ft. Mill, South Carolina. Born in Montgomery, Alabama on January 13, 1965, he was the son of Joseph Larry Bass, deceased, and Bobbie Faye Bass. He is survived by his wife, Cathy and his son Joseph Crawford Bass who attends...