Obituaries

John David Baker

Jul 8, 2024

Mr. John David Baker, 61, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. Born July 8, 1963 in Dillon, South Carolina. He was the son of the late James and Vivian Carol Baker. David served his country in the U.S. Navy on the U.SS. Charles F. Adams for 4 years. He then went on to work for the S.C. Highway Patrol...

Virginia Aleen Wurth

Jul 8, 2024

Virginia Aleen Wurth, 97, of Rock Hill, peacefully passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. Born December 29, 1926, in Binghamton, New York, she was the daughter of the late Lynn Ryan and Dorothy Snyder Ryan.  She was dedicated to being a wife, mother, grandmother, who loved the Lord with all her heart. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Shelley...

Delsie Griffin Myers

Jul 4, 2024

Delsie Griffin Myers, of Fort Mill, S.C. passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 31, 1945, in Fort Mill, S.C., daughter of the late Alex Sutton Griffin and Willie Silvers Griffin.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and most recently, great-grandmother.

Delsie graduated from Fort Mill High...

Irina K. Branson

Jul 1, 2024

Tega Cay, SC- Mrs. Irina K. Branson, 47, peacefully passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, in Pineville, NC, following a brave fight with extended period of illness.

Born on September 24, 1976, Irina was the beloved daughter of Nicolay Kontorshchikov and his wife Lidiia. Irina was born in Kurovskow, Russia (Moscow Region, USSR) and came to the...

Betty Gale (Hopper) Thomasson

Jul 1, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Betty Gale Hopper Thomasson, 74, peacefully passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House holding the hands of her loving children.

After fighting a 10 year battle with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, she spent her last week of life surrounded by her immediate family, close friends and relatives...

Tina Caponis Puckett

Jun 29, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Tina Caponis Puckett, 82, died Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home.

The family will receive friends 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Whitesell Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be 10:30 am, Friday, July 5, 2004, at Grandview Memorial Park, Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC....

Betty Lou (Hermanson) Flowers

Jun 27, 2024

Pineville, NC – Mrs. Betty Lou Hermanson Flowers, 81, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home.

A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Mrs. Flowers was a daughter of the late George Samuel Hermanson, Sr. and Eva Estell Helms Hermanson.  Mrs. Flowers was a graduate of South Mecklenburg High School.  She will be remembered as a loving mother...

Leslie Hope Helms

Jun 26, 2024

Indian Land, SC – Leslie Hope Helms, 47, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Greater Life Baptist Church, 17025 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277, with the Rev. Tim Blue officiating

A native of Indian Land,...

Paul Charles Finland

Jun 25, 2024

Paul Charles Finland, age 58, years old of Indian Land, SC, passed away on June 25th, 2024 at Atrium Pineville hospital after his fight with cancer.  He was born on March 12, 1966 in Dunkirk, New York.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe Finland, and his mother, Joan Lebeca Finland of Palm...

Lane Barnes

Jun 25, 2024

Lane Marcelina Barnes came to us as a warrior.  She demonstrated real strength & courage throughout her life.  She underwent numerous surgeries & procedures.   Most of us would never be able to handle what our precious child endured.  Her fighting spirit showed bravery and she will always be remembered as a true warrior. Her innocence & sweetness will forever...

Clayton John Lunsford

Jun 22, 2024

Clayton John Lunsford, 35, passed peacefully June 22, 2024 in his home of Charlotte, NC. He is survived by his loving family of mother and stepfather Alison and Chris Fowler of Rock Hill, SC, father Joel Lunsford of Lake Hartwell, SC, sister Jessica Lunsford of Austin, TX, son Ayden Lunsford of Wilmington, NC, grandparents John and Shirley Lunsford of...

Belinda Kay Rogers

Jun 21, 2024

Belinda Kay Rogers 79, Indian Land, SC passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Rock Hill Acute Care Center on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Kay was born on March 9, 1945 in Roanoke Rapids, NC.  She is preceded in death by her parents William Mack Howell and Mildred C. Howell and her best companion Stormy the cat....

Roy Edward Kraebel

Jun 19, 2024

Roy Edward Kraebel, age 82, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away at his home on June 19, 2024, with his wife Lois by his side. Born on August 2, 1941, in Teaneck, New Jersey, Roy’s journey through life was marked by immense humor, a kind heart, and an unwavering love for his...

Jacob D. Bowman

Jun 18, 2024

Jacob D. Bowman of Fort Mill, South Carolina, peacefully passed into the hands of our Lord Tuesday morning, June 18, 2024, with his family by his side.

Born September 20, 1933, Jake joined the United States Air Force at age 17, where he proudly served his country for 23 years. After he retired from the Air Force,...

Rajyalakshmi Piduru

Jun 17, 2024

Palmetto Funeral Home is serving the family of Rajyalakshmi Piduru.

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Cory Neil Barnes

Jun 17, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Cory Neil Barnes, 35, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Emmanuel Nazarene Church, 998 Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 with the Revs. Jonathan Pannell, Eddie Williams, and Alex Fetterson, officiating. ...

Carol Louise (Grubbs) Ballard

Jun 15, 2024

Carol Louise (Grubbs) Ballard of Chester County, SC went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 15, 2024, at MUSC Health in Lancaster, SC, after an extended illness.

Carol was born on March 28, 1946, in the Karns Community of Knox County, near Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Oscar Lewis and Mildred (Scarbrough) Grubbs. She was...

Daniel Floyd Parks

Jun 15, 2024

Daniel Floyd Parks, 73, of York, South Carolina, peacefully passed away at his home with his family by his side after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. Born January 22, 1951, a native of Rock Hill, he was the son of the late James Allen and Margaret Platt Parks. As a teenager, Danny played guitar and organ in a band...

Marjorie "Marge" Arlene Harris

Jun 14, 2024

Marjorie “Marge” Arlene Harris, 86, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, peacefully passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born October 7, 1937, a native of Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles Meredith and Mildred Welever Meredith. Marge graduated from DeVilbiss High School where she met and married her high...

Anthony Joseph Redman

Jun 12, 2024

Anthony Joseph Redman, 51, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 12, 2024 at home, surrounded by his beloved wife, Nataliya Redman and his children, Nicholas (16), Nataliya (14), and Elijah (9)