Obituaries

Clarence William Smith

Sep 27, 2017

Clarence William Smith, Sr. , 87, of Rock Hill, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at White Oak Manor in York. He was born September 11, 1930 in High Point, NC, son of the late James Ellis and Pearl May Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie...

Tatsat Mehta

Sep 27, 2017

Mr. Tatsat Mehta, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. The Memorial Service for Mr. Mehta will be held on Saturday, September, 30 2017 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Palmetto Funeral Home and Cremation Service Chapel in Fort Mill, SC. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com The family...

Peggy Ann Mcclure Smith

Sep 27, 2017

Peggy Ann McClure Smith, of Rock Hill, SC, is now in the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ having departed from this world on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 30, at 11 AM, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rock Hill, SC. Pastors Mike Honeycutt and Chris Florence will be officiating. Peggy was...

Frederick William Knopf

Sep 25, 2017

Frederick William Knopf III, of Fort Mill, battled a devastating form of Parkinson's Disease called Lewy Body. It included more complications, most horribly, dementia. His dedicated wife Lori stood by his side through the 10 years of trials the disease took on Fritz's body. Everyday activities, including his passion for Holden Beach, golf, and fishing were...

George Arthur Schumpert

Sep 25, 2017

George Arthur Schumpert , 69, of Rock Hill, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 25, 2017 at home. He was born February 2, 1948 in Newberry, SC, son of the late William Elisha and Janie Kinard Schumpert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Johnson Schumpert and brother, Tony Ned Schumpert....

Surles Patrick Sigmon

Sep 23, 2017

Mr. Surles Patrick "Pat" Sigmon of Tega Cay, SC passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Born in Maiden, N. C. on September 13, 2016 parents Calvin Patrick Sigmon and Fanny Urasia Skidmore Sigmon. Mr. Sigmon was a WW II Veteran and served in the Navy aboard USS Guam (CB-2) that was an Alaska Class large...

Craig Steven Jonell

Sep 23, 2017

Mr. Craig Steven Jonell, age 53 passed Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Pineville; NC Born in Minneapolis, MN a son of the late Bruce and Lucille Johnson Jonell. Mr. Jonell was employed by Sunbelt Rentals in Fort Mill, he loved to cook and play golf and he loved the Minnesota Vikings and spending time with his...

Chau Huu Nguyen

Sep 22, 2017

Visitation Details

Sunday, September 24th, 2017 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home

Service Information

Sunday, September 24th, 2017 3:00pm, Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home

Interment Details

Rock Hill Memorial Gardens

Dennis Randy Hunter

Sep 21, 2017

Randy Hunter, 64, of Fort Mill, left us on September 21, 2017 after a courageous battle against cancer. Randy was instantly likable by everyone who knew him. He treated everybody with kindness and generosity. His voice was like that of an angel! He had a great mind for business. Randy inspired his children and grown men...

Thomas Gregory

Sep 20, 2017

Mr. Thomas Gregory, 80, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center - Main. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Whitesell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park - Cherry Road. A native of Jefferson, SC Mr. Gregory was a son of the late John Gregory and Lula Melton Gregory. He enjoyed playing pool,...

Betty Faris Powell

Sep 18, 2017

Rock Hill - Mrs. Betty Faris (Hawkins) Powell, 88, died Monday, September 18, 2017, at Piedmont Medical Center. Memorial services will be 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the home of Frances Hawkins, 371 Hickory Oaks Lane, Rock Hill, SC 29730. Surviving are one son, Adolphus Hawkins, Jr (known as Van Hawkins); three daughters, Frances Hawkins,...

Jade Brandon Moreno

Sep 18, 2017

Rock Hill - Mrs. Jade Brandon Moreno, 25, died Monday, September 18, 2017. A Celebration of Life service will be 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2017 at Whitesell Funeral Home and the family will receive friends following the service. A native of Rock Hill, SC Jade was a daughter of Christopher Brandon and the late Patti Walker Fowler. She...

Brenda Jean Langley

Sep 18, 2017

Brenda Jean Langley, 67, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at White Oak Manor in York, SC. Funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com The family of Ms. Langley is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC. To plant a tree in memory of...

Joan Barnes

Sep 18, 2017

Rock Hill - Mrs. Clara Joan Starnes Barnes of Rock Hill, 75, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. Born October 9th, 1941, in Hickory, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Pearl Brady Starnes and the late Walter Junior Starnes. She was a graduate of Grace Downs Airline Hostess School, however, she gave up that dream job...

Tony Tinker

Sep 18, 2017

Rock Hill - Mrs. Tony Baker Tinker, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2017, at Piedmont Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Harvest Ministries Church of God of Prophecy with Revs. Gary Atkins and Ken Baker officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Cherry Road. The family will...

Barbara Louise Korte

Sep 18, 2017

Barbara Louise Korte, 78, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at her home in Indian Land, SC. Her visitation will be held Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 pm at Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com The family of Mrs. Korte is being...

Nancy Beck Spake

Sep 17, 2017

Mrs. Nancy B. Spake, 78, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Carolina's Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. Born September 10, 1939 in Asheboro, NC. to the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Beck, Jr. In her earlier years, Mrs. Spake was publisher of The Charlotte Shopper while residing in Charlotte, NC. After moving to...

Donald Vann Peninger

Sep 16, 2017

Donald Vann Peninger, Jr., 66, of York, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 16, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 3, 1951 in Charlotte, NC, son of the late Donald V. Peninger, Sr. and Geraldine Garner Peninger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Peninger. Donald proudly...

Ava Maria (Hamrick) Howe

Sep 16, 2017

Ava Maria Hamrick Howe, 68, of York, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster with her loving family by her side. She was born October 23, 1948 in Rutherfordton, NC, daughter of the late A.D. and Mary Watson Hamrick. Ava spent her life playing the organ in churches and was involved in church music...

Ruthanne Black Anderson

Sep 16, 2017

Ruthanne Black Anderson, 54, of Rock Hill, passed away suddenly Saturday, September 16, 2017. She was born February 12, 1963 in Russellville, KY, daughter of the late Johnson Thomas and Betty Sue Smith Black. Ruthanne graduated from the University of Georgia and worked as a Pharmacist with Harris Teeter in Rock Hill. She was an avid sports enthusiast, pulling for...