Obituaries

Janet Jackson Yocum

Aug 23, 2024

Born on August 19, 1936 in Covington, Virginia, Janet Yocum was the daughter of the late Charles Fletcher and Maude Smith Jackson.

When Janet was five, she moved with her family to the Portsmouth-Norfolk area where her father worked at the shipyard building aircraft carriers. After her mother died young at the age of 38, the family...

Darrell Ernest Sexton

Aug 23, 2024

Rock Hill, SC - Darrell Ernest Sexton, 80, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024.

The Memorial Service will be at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Fort Mill Church of God, 221 Academy Street, Fort Mill, SC, 29715, in the chapel. John Wilson will officiate.

A native...

Thomas Francis Neagle Iv

Aug 23, 2024

Thomas Francis Neagle IV (Tom) was born on Sunday, January 23, 1949, to Paul Eugene Neagle and Mary Claire (Hirons) Neagle in St. Louis, MO.  He was the oldest of seven siblings and grew up in the San Francisco Bay area.  At 17 years old, Tom left the Bay area to attend Yale College where he majored in math...

Dennis Michael Grayson

Aug 23, 2024

Dennis Michael Grayson, 79, of Fort Mill, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. Born Saturday, September 9, 1944, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Howard Grayson and Ortense Crivaro Grayson Long. Dennis graduated from the University of Dayton, OH, where he met his wife of 55 years. Dennis was full of imagination and life. He...

Michael David Smith

Aug 22, 2024

Michael David Smith, 71, of Fort Mill, SC, and a former resident of Cookeville, TN, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, with his loving wife by his side after a hard struggle with esophageal cancer. Born September 3, 1952, in Corpus Christi, TX, he was the son of the late Carl Wallace and Janice Naydean Abernathy Smith. Mike was...

Michael Harry Parker

Aug 21, 2024

Michael Harry Parker,41, born on September 2, 1982 passed away on August 21, 2024. He was surrounded and loved by family and friends. Anybody that Michael ever met was not a stranger to him. There will be no services at this time. Please enjoy the photos of Michael's life.

Brenda (Chapman) Howington

Aug 17, 2024

Ms. Brenda Chapman Howington, a lifelong resident of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born on May 25th, 1949 in Rock Hill, SC to the late Hayward Chapman and Kathleen Efird Jackson. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Mill where she attended...

Katherine Brenda Parris

Aug 16, 2024

Katherine Brenda Parris, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 27, 1939 in Spartanburg County, SC. She was one of five children to parents Leonard and Oleen Holland.

She was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 58 years, Legrand Richard Parris,...

George Arthur Greenfield

Aug 15, 2024

George A. Greenfield, 67, formerly of Sonora, CA, died peacefully in his sleep in Tega Cay, SC, on August 15, 2024. George is survived by his wife, Christine Greenfield, his son, Robert Greenfield, daughter-in-law, Lauren Greenfield, his granddaughters, Sydney and Ashlynn, his son, Shaun Greenfield, his sisters, Jane Hoffman and Stacy Owens, and his cousins, Susan Dillon and Janet...

Eduwiges "Vicky" Garcia

Aug 15, 2024

El día de hoy nos encontramos reunidos familiares, amistades y conocidos, para despedir a Eduwiges García Calixto, de 61 años de edad, quien fue llamada por nuestro señor Jesucristo, Dios todopoderoso, a la gloria y vida eterna que se merece el día 15 de agosto del presente, ella vivió sus últimos días de su vida en el domicilio de...

Joyce Madeline (Schwing) Stevens

Aug 13, 2024

Joyce Madeline Stevens, 84, of Rock Hill, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Born Sunday, April 14, 1940, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Grantland Schwing, Sr. and Janet Pearson Schwing. As a young adult, Joyce enjoyed riding her horse, "Big Man". She loved to travel to the beach and the mountains, going to...

Gladys "Gigi" C Lewison

Aug 12, 2024

Gladys "Gigi" C. Lewison (nee Ward) age 89 of Tega Cay, South Carolina passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024.

She was born on October 23, 1934 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of Herbert Ward and Olga Gilane of South Milwaukee.  She was happily married for 60 years to husband Donald Lewison who preceded...

Terry Lee Thompson

Aug 12, 2024

*Terry L. Thompson** of Rock Hill, SC, was healed spiritually, physically, and mentally, and went home to be with his Heavenly Father on August 12th, 2024. **No more pain**. Terry was born on October 8th, 1951, to Willie B. Thompson and Estell Hinton Thompson.

Terry graduated from Emmett Scott High School in 1970 and attended York Technical...

Gerald Panfen

Aug 10, 2024

Gerald "Guerns" Panfen, 85, of Fort Mill, passed away Saturday, August 10, with his loving family by his side. Born March 26, 1939, in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy Salmastrelli Panfen. Gerald served his country in the U.S. Navy and went on to work for the city of Trenton as a fireman....

Jeffrey Mark Miller

Aug 9, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Jeffrey Mark Miller, 61, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.

The Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Providence Baptist Church, 1947 Old Friendship Road, Rock Hill, SC, 29730.  Pastor Jim Neal will officiate.

Born in Charlotte, NC, Jeff is...

Janice Allen Sisung

Aug 9, 2024

Janice Allen Sisung, aged 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Fort Mill, South Carolina, on August 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with a rare neurodegenerative disease, Corticobasal Syndrome. Born on August 5, 1952, in Wesson, Mississippi, Janice was the beloved daughter of Billy and Aline Allen. In high school Janice was voted Miss Belle Chasse High...

Jason T. Collett

Aug 9, 2024

Jason T. Collett, a dynamic business executive, adventurous spirit, and cherished community leader, passed away on August 9, 2024, at the age of 52. Born on May 12, 1972, in Kirksville, Missouri, Jason’s life was a tapestry of extraordinary achievements and deep personal connections.

Jason is best remembered for his illustrious career spanning over 29 years in...

Billy Franklin Burnes

Aug 6, 2024

Mr. Billy F. "Bill" Burnes passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.

Born on February 27, 1943, Bill was a son of Ruby Cox Burris. He was preceded in death by his mother, two brothers, two sisters and his wife of 53 years, Carole Wooten Burnes.

Surviving are...

Billy Franklin Burnes

Aug 6, 2024

Rock Hill, SC - Mr. Billy Franklin Burnes, 81, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

A graveside service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Lauralwood Cemetery, Rock Hill, SC

Bass Cauthen Funeral Home is serving the family.

Stephen Chad Hinton

Aug 4, 2024

Chad Hinton, 42, of Fort Mill, SC, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2024. Born in Bowling Green, KY, and raised in Rock Hill, SC, Chad was a devoted husband, father, and community member whose life was defined by his love, dedication, and professional success.

Chad was a proud graduate of...