Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas

Nancy  Elaine Brunson

Nancy Elaine Brunson

Dec 29, 2016

N. Elaine "Lanie" Brunson, 63, a lifelong resident of Rock Hill, died Thursday, Dec 29, 2016. She was a member of Neelys Creek ARP and had worked for Rock Hill Printing and Finishing for over 40 years before retiring from Springs Creative. She is survived by her mother, Frances H. Brunson; a brother, William B Brunson, Jr; a niece, Anne...

Charles  Marcus Crisp

Charles Marcus Crisp

Dec 28, 2016

Charles Marcus Crisp, 67, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016.He is survived by his loving wife Mildred Kilgore Crisp of 42 years; his daughters who were by his side during his entire illness Susan Crisp Liberto (Patrick), of Jersey City, NJ, Katheryn Kilgore Crisp, Caroline Edmundson Crisp, both of Fort Mill, SC. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January...

Norma  Croft Ellis

Norma Croft Ellis

Dec 26, 2016

Rock Hill - Mrs. Norma Croft Ellis, 74, of 1953 Sandelwood Drive, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Woodvale Baptist Church, 1538 Springsteen Road, Rock Hill SC 29730. Burial will be in Catawba Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m....

Carol  Thomas Meadows

Carol Thomas Meadows

Dec 26, 2016

Mrs. Carol T. Meadows, age 56 passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. Born in Rome, Georgia a daughter of Sidney and Jean Thomas and wife of Larry Meadows. Mrs. Meadows was a loving and devoted wife, mother and independent business Women who owned and managed the Hwy55 restaurant located in Matthews, NC. She is survived by...

Christine  Darnell Robinson

Christine Darnell Robinson

Dec 26, 2016

Christine Darnell Young Robinson, 58, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26th at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on August 25, 1958 in Statesville, NC to Bettye & the late Eddie Young, Christine graduated from Rock Hill HS and attended Winthrop University & York Technical College. She leaves cherished memories with her parents Lewis and Bettye Tull; her...

Peter  Ralph Marzitelli

Peter Ralph Marzitelli

Dec 25, 2016

Peter Ralph Marzitelli, 95, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016, at Hospice and Community Care. Services are private. On-line condolences to the family may be made at www.palmettofh.com. The family of Mr. Marzitelli is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC. To plant a tree in memory of Peter Ralph...

Betty  Whisnant Johnson

Betty Whisnant Johnson

Dec 24, 2016

Betty Whisonant Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 24, 2016, less than one day after her first-born child went to heaven. Betty was born December 11, 1929 to Joseph Leslie Whisonant and Alice Phillips Whisonant of Rock Hill, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Louise Whisonant Neely, and...

Dickey Hinson

Dickey Hinson

Dec 24, 2016

Lancaster - Mr. Richard (Dickey) Frank Hinson, Sr. 68, died Saturday, December 24, 2016. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, at Grandview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Beth Jenkins, 3779 J.B. Denton Road, Lancaster, SC. A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Hinson was a son of the...

Barbara  Tepp Meighan

Barbara Tepp Meighan

Dec 23, 2016

Rock Hill - Mrs. Barbara Tepp Meighan, 69, died Friday, December 23, 2016, at Wayne T Patrick Hospice House. Due to the Snow services have been rescheduled as follows: A Luncheon will be at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Saturday, January 14, 2017, at West End Baptist Church and a memorial service will follow the luncheon with Rev Richard Shaw officiating....

Elizabeth  Ann Harrison

Elizabeth Ann Harrison

Dec 23, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Harrison, age 55, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Ann was born in Rock Hill, SC the daughter of the late William Ray Totherow. Survivors include her mother, Rebecca Broome; daughter, Shanna Smith and husband Shane of Indian Land; William Brent Totherow of Lancaster; one brother Steve...

Audie  Lee Wallace

Audie Lee Wallace

Dec 23, 2016

Rock Hill - Mr. Audie Lee Wallace, 63, of 210 Echo Lane, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 23, 2016, at Piedmont Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Family Christian Center, with Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park - Hollis Lakes. The family will receive...

Carole  Wooten Burnes

Carole Wooten Burnes

Dec 22, 2016

Carole W. Burnes, 74, lifelong resident of Rock Hill, died December 22, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was a Winthrop University graduate and used her passion to impact children by teaching for 43 years full time and then 6 more years substituting after her retirement. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Billy Franklin Burnes; 2 daughters,...

Marlyn  Jane Oehrli

Marlyn Jane Oehrli

Dec 22, 2016

Mrs. Marlyn Joan Oehrli passed away in palliative care at Carolinas Medical Center on Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina at the age of 72. Marlyn was born on June 16, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Andrew and Marion Pacenza. She had a long career of service as an administrative professional in business, public...

John  Wayne Bailey,  Jr.

John Wayne Bailey, Jr.

Dec 19, 2016

John Wayne Bailey, Jr. passed away at his home, on Monday, December 19, 2016. Born on September 10, 1938, in Mason City, Iowa, a son of the late John Wayne and Delma Akeson Bailey. He was member of Grace Communion International Church in Charlotte, NC. He enjoyed the ministry and churched he served. Mr. Bailey was...

Josephine  D Winkler

Josephine D Winkler

Dec 18, 2016

Josephine Dutton Winkler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, went to be with the Lord on December 18th, after battling cancer for almost 12 months. To know Jo was to have a forever friend and teammate, always on your side, and ready to shop. Although she endured many invasive procedures and treatments, she wore...

Willie  Farris Caston,  Jr

Willie Farris Caston, Jr

Dec 18, 2016

Rock Hill - Mr. Willie Farris Caston, Jr., 70, of 1652 Dawson Court, died Sunday, December 18, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Whitesell Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Nivens officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park - Cherry Road. A native of Rock Hill, SC Mr. Caston was...

Frank Desena

Frank Desena

Dec 18, 2016

Frank DeSena, 73, passed away at CMC-Main, on Sunday, December 18, 2016. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at 11 AM, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. On-line condolences to the family may be made at www.palmettofh.com The family is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC....

Arthur  Neil Chernosky

Arthur Neil Chernosky

Dec 18, 2016

Arthur Chernosky at age 67 of Fort Mill, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2016 at Levine & Dickson -Southmister Charlotte, North Carolina. Arthur was born in Bethesda, Maryland, the son of Edwin and Kathy (Drenna) Chernosky. He is married to Niam Hooi-Leng. He graduated from Waltham High School in 1967, and proceeded...

Gerald  Richard Durham

Gerald Richard Durham

Dec 16, 2016

Rock Hill - Mr. Gerald Richard Durham, 69, of 2872 Starnes Drive, died Friday, December 16, 2016, at his home. Memorial services will be 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Whitesell Funeral Home with Rev. Gil Bailey officiating. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Durham was a son of the late William Ray Durham and Jane Smozynski Durham....

Henry  Lewis Evans

Henry Lewis Evans

Dec 16, 2016

Henry Lewis Evans, 71, died Friday, December 16, 2016 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC. Born December 3, 1945, in Salisbury, NC, Mr. Evans was the son of the late William Preston and Ethel Pence Evans. He is survived by his wife of 19 years Adele Evans, his son Scott and...