Obituaries

May 22, 2019

Elizabeth Purves Silverthorn, 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Elizabeth was born on July 2, 1926 in Elsie, Michigan to the late Harry and Gladys Goodrich Purves. She was a very giving person, she spent numerous hours volunteering in her community. Elizabeth was an avid dancer and she won an international dance competition at the age of 65....

May 21, 2019

Mrs. Kathy Cartee Fudge, 66, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill.

Memorial services will be private.

Mrs. Fudge was a daughter of the late Alonzo Edger Cartee and Anna Phiefer Cartee. Kathy attended York County Schools. She married Harry “Neil” Fudge in 2000. She worked at various jobs over her...

May 18, 2019

Sara G. Strait, 86, of Rock Hill, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Westminster Towers. She was born November 6, 1932 in Rock Hill, SC, daughter of the late Paul G. Strait, Sr. and Ollie McCoy Strait. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Herron and her brother, Paul G. Strait, Jr....

May 18, 2019

Robert Jeffrey Tedder Sr., 49, of Rock Hill passed away at Piedmont Medical Center on Saturday May 18, 2019. Jeff was born on May 30, 1969 to the late Stanley Tedder and Rosa Lee Rollings Tedder. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by stepfather Roland Haselden and son John Dellinger. He loved the outdoors, fishing, riding...

May 15, 2019

Melva McKenzie DeVane, 84, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at HarborChase of Rock Hill. She was born November 5, 1934 in Rocky Mount, NC, daughter of the late Willie W. and Beulah Moore McKenzie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, George G. DeVane. She a devout bible teacher and...

May 15, 2019

Charles Nathaniel “Charlie” Varnadore , 82, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was born April 18, 1937 in Sylva, NC, son of the late Clarence and Cora Passmore Varnadore.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Theresa Varnadore; sister, Drucilla Cornwell; and several grandchildren....

May 14, 2019

Mrs. Sarah "Frances" Kidd Neal of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on May 14, 2019 at the age of 92. The funeral service will be held at Community Presbyterian Church, 600 N White St Fort Mill, SC 29715, on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM and will be officiated by the Rev. Steve Sanders. Burial...

May 13, 2019

Rock Hill – Mrs. Lila Lee Harrison Revels, 96, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at Pruitt Health of Rock Hill.

Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill, SC.

Mrs. Revels was a daughter of the late William Platt and Lillian Watts Platt. She attended Park Ridge Baptist...

May 12, 2019

York, SC - Ron Waldrop, 84, passed away from a stroke on Sunday, May 12th, 2019, at Wayne T Patrick Hospice House with his wife, Julie by his side.

He was born July 15, 1934 to Gerald and Elsie Linnemier Waldrop in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Ron attended Concordia Lutheran High School. He graduated from IUPU Ext. He...

May 11, 2019

David was the son of the late Hosea and Emma Estes Rockholt. David worked at Hoechst Celanese for over 30 years and was a member of Community Presbyterian church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Polly Rockholt of Fort Mill; daughter Angie Cook of Fort Mill and granddaughter Taylor Cook. David was an...

May 9, 2019

Dessie Sims Elliott Born October 12, 1921, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 9th. Dessie was a devout Christian wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all she met. A stay at home wife and mother her selflessness showed in all that she did. She will always be remembered for her homemade biscuits, lemon pies and...

May 8, 2019

Fort Mill Mr. Joseph William Scaramell, Sr, age 86 passed away on May, 8, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM Friday, June 28, 2019 at Palmetto Funeral Home. The family will receive friends with a reception following the memorial service at the funeral home. To plant a tree in memory...

May 6, 2019

Brenda Diane Smith , 72, of Rock Hill, passed away peacefully Monday, May 6, 2019 at Piedmont Medical Center. She was born on January 7, 1947 in Chester County, SC, daughter of the late Thomas Patton and Ruby Goddard Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine siblings and by...

May 6, 2019

Mr. John William King, age 80, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center-Pineville, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was born in Dunbar, West Virginia and was son of the late John and Virginia King. He was a loving husband to Doris Jeane King for sixty years. He worked in sales and sales...

May 4, 2019

Betty Phifer Boatwright , 87, of Rock Hill, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Piedmont Medical Center. She was born April 21, 1932 in Marshville, NC, daughter of the late Wilson and Lillie Phifer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William David Boatwright; six brothers; and...

May 3, 2019

Rev. Kenneth “Ken” Richard Lee Smith , 72, of Fort Mill, passed away peacefully Friday, May 3, 2019 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House with his loving wife by his side. He was born August 15, 1946 in Lockhart, SC, son of the late T.K. and Avadale Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was...

May 3, 2019

John Phillip Harris, Sr., 92, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2019, at Westminster Towers Retirement Community in Rock Hill.

Mr. Harris was born March 26, 1927, in Glenmora, LA to the late Glenn and Maye Harris. As a young man, he joined the U.S. Navy and served as a Seaman First Class during...

May 3, 2019

Charlotte, NC Mr. David Ray Barton Sr, 86, passed away on May 3, 2019 at home. The son of the late Ralph and Dessie Barton. He retired from Family Dollar Stores as a Retail Installer. He served in the Korean War on the USS Uhlmann. Survivors include his devoted wife of 64 years Nancy Hudspeth Barton...

May 1, 2019

Rock Hill - Mr. Cory Charles Solesbee, 38, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Whitesell Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.

A native of Rock Hill, Cory was a...

Apr 30, 2019

Fort Mill Mrs. Donna Kirchner age 96 passed away on April 30, 2019 Arrangements will be private. To plant a tree in memory of Donna Kirchner, visit the Tribute Store .