Obituaries

Jun 13, 2019

Rayford Franklin Lowder, Sr., 84, of Rock Hill, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Rock Hill Post-Acute Care. He was born the oldest of 13 children on September 7, 1934 in Fort Mill, SC, son of the late Frank and Clara Deese Lowder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Frances and Marie...

Jun 13, 2019

Robert J. "Bob" Sandee aged 73 passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC. Born in Evanston, IL of the late Drs. Rolland and Thelma Sandee. Robert Sandee after retiring as a small business owner moved to Lake Wylie, SC. Survivors include his wife, Loretta, sons Scott...

Jun 13, 2019

Ethan Wayne Swanner, age 17, passed away Thursday, June 13th, 2019. Ethan was a rising senior at Indian Land High School and a lineman for the ILHS Warriors football team. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to be in the woods and enjoyed exploring trails in the mountains of North Carolina. Ethan worked part-time at...

Jun 13, 2019

Fort Mill Mrs. Joyce Lansford Crawford age 78 passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her home. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 4 PM from the Heritage International Ministries in Fort Mill (Morningstar) the family will receive friends 1 hr prior to the service and after the service also...

Jun 12, 2019

William "Bill" Ervin Gaston, 69, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at home. He was born March 19, 1950 in Rock Hill, SC, son of the late Samuel Porter Gaston, Sr. and Gertrude Williams Gaston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Clairyce A. Gaston and brothers, Samuel P. Gaston,...

Jun 11, 2019

James "Jim" Allen Williams, 72, of Rock Hill, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Piedmont Medical Center. He was born August 30, 1946 in Wytheville, VA, son of the late James Bryan and Marie Irene Stuart Williams. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the Maryland State Police after 25 years of dedicated...

Jun 10, 2019

Fort Mill - Mr. Peter Joseph Fox, 76, died on Monday, June 10, 2019, at Atrium Health - Pineville. Mr. Fox was the oldest son of the late Joseph Edmond Fox and Mary Blad Fox. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was raised in New Providence, NJ and graduated from New Providence High School in 1961. He...

Jun 8, 2019

James "Jimmy" Loughron Schwing, 66, of Rock Hill passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Jimmy was born on August 31, 1952 in Spartanburg to the late Arthur G. Schwing, Sr. and Janet Pearson Schwing. He was a member of First Baptist Church Rock Hill. Jimmy enjoyed playing billiards and antique automobiles. He was a member of the Over the...

Jun 8, 2019

Waxhaw, NC - Mrs. Jackie Marlene McClure Tracy, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Wayne T Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, SC. The family will receive friends 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Fort Mill Church of God and a funeral service...

Jun 6, 2019

William Everette Scaggs 82, departed this life June 6, 2019. He was born October 16, 1936 to Hubert and Edith Scaggs. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving is his widow of 63 years, Lorene S. Scaggs; his daughter, Cheryl S. Blevins (Troy); granddaughter, Tiffany B. Claudio (Michael); grandson, Joshua Blevins; two great grandsons,...

Jun 5, 2019

Rock Hill – Mrs. Betty Hood LaPlume, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Piedmont Medical Center.

Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Monday, June 17, 2019, at Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill with the Rev. Barry Dagenhart officiating.

Mrs. LaPlume was a daughter of the late Nelson Eugene...

Jun 4, 2019

Kacie Nicole Graham,21, of Rock Hill, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Kacie was born on August 10, 1997 in Mecklenburg County, N.C. She was a graduate of South Point High School and worked as a cashier at Lowes Home Improvement, Rock Hill. Kacie enjoyed reading, drawing, listening to music and watching movies. Kacie loved spending time with her...

May 31, 2019

Joyce Brown Grav , 82, of Sharon, SC, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at White Oak Manor in York, SC. She was born February 15, 1937 in Louin, MS, daughter of the late Dewey and Effie Holder Brown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jay Eugene...

May 30, 2019

Lois Sanders Thompson , 85, of Rock Hill, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Rock Hill Post-Acute Care surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 21, 1933 in Rock Hill, daughter of the late Albert Henderson Sanders, Sr. and Vera Blue Sanders.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

May 30, 2019

Randy "Aaron" May, Jr., 20, passed suddenly Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Piedmont Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 14, 1999 in Charlotte, NC. Aaron enjoyed time spent fishing, paintball and off-road vehicles. He was a member of Rawlinson Road Baptist Church. He was a wonderful father, very loving, caring and was always concerned for...

May 28, 2019

Rock Hill – Jean Kay Comer, 84, departed this earth for her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at HarborChase of Rock Hill where she was a resident.

Jean was born to Fred and Virginia Giles Kay in Ware Shoals, SC in November of 1934. Jean retired from Rock Hill Surgical Associates as the front desk...

May 28, 2019

Rock Hill – Mrs. Lillian Jean Bishop Wilson, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Brookdale Spring Arbor surrounded by her loving family.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 am Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Whitesell Funeral Home and a Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:00 am.

A native of...

May 27, 2019

Retired Major League Baseball Player, Kelly Jay Paris hit his final home run, rounded third base and slid safely home Monday, May 27, 2019 with his beloved family by his side. There to greet him crossing home plate his final time was his mom, Joelene Jenson Paris; undoubtedly surprised he did not get to reach the...

May 24, 2019

York - Mrs. Julia C Rodgers "Judy," 76 of York SC, received her wings on Friday, May 24, 2019.

A lifetime resident of the York-Rock Hill area, Judy was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dora Covington. She is preceded in death by her two brothers, Cecil and Walter, and her husband, Kell Rodgers.

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May 23, 2019

Heath Springs-Mr. Robert William Sweatt 62 years old passed away on Thursday May 23,2019 at home surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born March 6,1957 in Rock Hill. He was the son of the late William Dunlap Sweatt (Buddy) Sweatt and Zola Mae Lambert Sweatt. At the time of his sickness he was employed by CANFOR Trucking...