Obituaries

Jun 12, 2024

Terry Culp Kearns went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 12th after a long-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born March 14th, 1949, to Hazel & Sara Culp. She Married Johnny Kearns on October 17th, 1967, and together they had 2 children, Deirdre & Cliff. She worked for many years at Fort Mill Family Practice serving the...

Jun 11, 2024

Laura Ann Deneen, of Rock Hill, SC peacefully entered into rest on June 11, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1949 in Chicago, IL.

Laura's life was marked by her dedication to her career where she excelled in various roles including bookkeeper, human resource manager, real estate agent, and later as a self-employed business owner and...

Jun 11, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mildred “Mickey” Marie (Gardner) Campbell, age 94, on 06-11-2024 in Sarasota, Florida. Mickey was born on 07-14-1929 in Aurora, Illinois and was raised in Geneva, IL. She worked as a telephone operator for Illinois Bell, a cafeteria worker for Troy School District, and a clerk at Sarasota...

Jun 8, 2024

John Martin (Marty) Edens, aged 70, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He is a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved him.

Marty was born on February 12, 1954, in Columbia, SC, where he spent his formative...

Jun 7, 2024

York, SC – Juanita Alice McAfee Thompson passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Piedmont Medical Center.

Mrs. Thompson chose in lieu of a funeral and visitation to have a Celebration of Life picnic that will be scheduled in the coming weeks. The family will receive family and friends at the home of Bonnie...

Jun 4, 2024

Janet Marie Rzonca, 56, of Charlotte, NC and formerly of Chanhassen, MN, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Janet was born on July 18th, 1967 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, daughter of William and Frances Lacek.

Outgoing, with an infectious smile, Janet attracted...

Jun 1, 2024

Jeffrey Hope Hammond, born on June 6, 1966, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Rock Hill on June 1, 2024, at the age of 57.

Jeff was the cherished son of Lydia Hope Hammond and the late Roger Warren Hammond. He is survived by his devoted mother, Lydia, and his siblings...

May 25, 2024

Peter Michael Brennan died in the early morning of May 25. A longtime resident of Huntington, New York, he and Elizabeth Brennan, his wife of 54 years, had moved to The Villages in Florida in 2020, and then to Fort Mill, South Carolina, in 2021, to be closer to family. Last November, he and Elizabeth celebrated his 80th birthday...

May 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Alf H. Gruener, best known as “Paps” to us. Born and raised in Germany, Bavaria to be exact, Paps carried a deep devotion and love for his roots. It was a mantra he lived by every day: two precious things to give your children: one...

May 23, 2024

Donald Mintz was born on August 30, 1965 to Willie Frances Young. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Robert L. Young and Roy Mintz.

Donald, a true "Jack of all Trades", attended Rock Hill schools. He mastered the art of remodeling homes, turning it into his livelihood. His exceptional drawing skills and incredible attention to...

May 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of our beloved mother, Sudesh Shah, on May 22, 2024. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Sudesh was born on May 13, 1950, in Nairobi, Kenya. She...

May 21, 2024

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Melinda “Mendy” Durham Patterson, 52, of Lancaster, South Carolina passed away in the presence of family and friends.

Mendy was born on November 14, 1971, in Salisbury, Maryland, daughter of Donald Durham and Beverly Durham. She spent her childhood in Salisbury and graduated from Parkside High School where she was a member...

May 21, 2024

Theodore “Ted” Sandstrom passed away at the age of 43 on 21 May 2024 and made this way into the arms of our Lord. Ted was devoted Christian and resident of Rock Hill, SC. Ted graduated from Grantsburg High School in Grantsburg, WI. Ted will always be remembered for his humility, kindness to others, his hard work ethic, and...

May 20, 2024

Barbara A. Hipwell passed away at home on May 20th after a brief illness surrounded by her children at the age of 84.

She had been retired from the New York State Department of Education for over twenty years where she held various positions specializing in record keeping. While living in Scotia, Barbara loved taking day trips...

May 19, 2024

Angela Marie Oneppo, 43, departed this life on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born December 7, 1980, in Rock Hill, SC, she was the daughter of Donald Oneppo and Kathy Edwards. Angie was fun-loving and a ball of fire. She was a shining light and had a smile that would brighten anyone's day and will be greatly missed.

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May 17, 2024

John James Adkins of Rock Hill, SC, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home.

He was a Home Builder until he went to work for York County as a Building Inspector in 1990. In 2008 he retired and spent many wonderful years with his wife, Phyllis.

He was preceded in death by his...

May 16, 2024

With Heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Aiden Zachary Anderko, a cherished son, brother, and friend who departed from the world at the tender age of 16. Aiden’s journey touched the lives of many, leaving an indelible mark of love, compassion, and inspiration.

Born in Gastonia North Carolina Aiden was the first child of Melissa D Anderko...

May 15, 2024

George Edward “Ed” Gast, Jr, of Fort Mill, SC and formerly of Louisville, KY passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his home.

He was a lifelong employee of Continental Tire (General Tire), starting his career in 1969 after graduating from Bellarmine College in Louisville.  Over his distinguished career he made many lifelong friends and was a...

May 14, 2024

Michael L. Fatone, a resident of Indian Land, SC passed away from natural causes on Tuesday May 14th at the age of 89. Born in Bronx, NY to the late Louis Fatone and the late Michelina DeCarolis Fatone, who both immigrated to the U.S. from Italy, he was a 1st generation Italian American. Michael was the oldest of 4...

May 14, 2024

Rajendra Prasad Narayandas, 56 years, devastatingly left us on May 14, 2024. He is survived by his wife and two daughters: Samyogitha, Sahithi Akeira, and Moksha.

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." - Albert Einstein

Rajendra Prasad was the epitome of that proverb. He could easily be your best friend in...