Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Kenneth "Ken" Lamar Tyner

Kenneth "Ken" Lamar Tyner

Aug 9, 2016

Kenneth "Ken" Lamar Tyner of Fort Mill, SC passed away Tuesday, August 9th, at Wayne T Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC. He was born in Greenville, SC, son of George and Myrtle Tyner. Ken owned Tyner Insurance Agency in Fort Mill. He was of the Baptist faith and a United States Marine Veteran, serving...

Victoria  Ann Schott

Victoria Ann Schott

Aug 9, 2016

Victoria "Vicky" Ann Schott of Fort Mill, SC passed away Tuesday, August 9th, at her home. She was born in Davenport, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Zimmerman. She loved teaching and Jesus, her family, grandkids, and friends, her students she taught, and her beloved dog, Gracee. Vicky is preceded in death by her sibling; Laurie...

Wesley Simms

Wesley Simms

Aug 9, 2016

Rock Hill - David Wesley Simms, 19, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Rock Hill Ward. Burial will be private. Wesley is survived by his mother, Noreen Laura Robinson-McCollum; his father, David Aaron Simms, his step-mother, Maureen Simms; three brothers, Alex...

Dorothy  Norton Griggs

Dorothy Norton Griggs

Aug 8, 2016

Dorothy Norton, 84, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at CMC-Pineville. Services are private. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com The family is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC To plant a tree in memory of Dorothy Norton Griggs, visit the Tribute Store .

Janet  Elaine Keene

Janet Elaine Keene

Aug 7, 2016

Janet Elaine Keene died on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at Levine Dickson Hospice House - Southminster in Charlotte, NC after a five year battle with cancer. Jan was 68 years old. Jan was born to Paul F. Gatens and Kathleen Gatens in Charleston, WV in 1947. She is survived by her spouse of 48 years, Larry...

Cornelius Driscoll,  Jr.

Cornelius Driscoll, Jr.

Aug 6, 2016

Mr. Cornelius Driscoll, Jr., age 82 passed peacefully from this world on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at home in the company of his beloved son, Daniel Driscoll, a dear family friend, Nancy Mead, and his faithful canine friend, Shelby. Neil, as he was fondly known, was born on April 18, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York to...

Martha Louise Mcguirt Coley

Martha Louise Mcguirt Coley

Aug 5, 2016

Mrs. Martha Louise McGuirt Coley, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, August 5, 2016, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House. Visitation will be Monday, August 8, 2016, from 2 - 4 pm at Greater Life Baptist Church, 17025 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 4 p.m....

Marvin  Lyle Bascom

Marvin Lyle Bascom

Aug 5, 2016

Marvin Lyle Bascom, age 83, passed away at Levine Dickson - Southminster in Charlotte, NC. Born in Andover, Ohio to the late Lyle and Esthel Long Bascom. Mr. Bascom is survived by his wife of 64 years Nancy Bascom of Indian Land, SC; a son Jeff Bascom and wife Becky of Mountville, SC; and a daughter...

Phyllis  Taylor Cook

Phyllis Taylor Cook

Aug 3, 2016

Ms. Phyllis Taylor Cook, 62, of Rock Hill, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. She was the daughter of the late Johnny W. and Mary C. Taylor of Fort Mill. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, August 5 at Palmetto Funeral Home,...

Nettie  Kimbrell Funderburk

Nettie Kimbrell Funderburk

Jul 31, 2016

Rock Hill - Mrs. Nettie Kimbrell Funderburk, 79, 389 Yesebehena Circle, died Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Piedmont Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2016, at Southside Baptist Church, with Rev. Tyler Donough officiating. Burial will be in the Catawba Ward Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 pm Thursday at...

Erika  Hermine Aretino

Erika Hermine Aretino

Jul 30, 2016

Erika Aretino, 76, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at her home in Fort Mill, SC. Services are private. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com The family is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC To plant a tree in memory of Erika Hermine Aretino, visit the...

Joseph  Daniel Roberts

Joseph Daniel Roberts

Jul 28, 2016

Joseph Daniel Roberts, 40, passed away at home on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com The family is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home & Crematory of Fort Mill, SC To plant a tree in memory of Joseph Daniel Roberts, visit the Tribute Store...

Jimmy  Scott Wyatt

Jimmy Scott Wyatt

Jul 28, 2016

ROCK HILL - Jimmy Scott Wyatt, 63, of 3978 Palmetto Drive, died Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 3rd, from 6-8 PM, at Whitesell Funeral Home. Born in Rock Hill, Jimmy was the son of the late Bob and Margie Wyatt. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force...

Vergie  Rose Cullop

Vergie Rose Cullop

Jul 26, 2016

Rock Hill - Mrs. Vergie Rose Fisher Cullop, 83, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the family.

Elsie  Mae Jordan

Elsie Mae Jordan

Jul 24, 2016

Elsie Mae Jordan, a long-time resident of Satellite Beach, FL, died Sunday the 24th of July. She was born on Sunday morning June 5, 1921 to Viola (Deas) and Forrest Blankenship in Rock Hill, S.C., where she grew up and served as secretary at the First Baptist Church Rock Hill. Married to Lt. John Avery Jordan (USAF) on November 3,...

Leyburn  Clanton Brand

Leyburn Clanton Brand

Jul 22, 2016

Leyburn Clanton Brand, 93, of Rock Hill, died Friday, July 22, 2016. Mrs. Brand graduated from Robert E Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida in 1941. She was a member of Park Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband William R. Brand; one son, Billy Brand; and a brother, Robert Clanton. She is survived by her son,...

Karen  Christina Fiorenza

Karen Christina Fiorenza

Jul 22, 2016

Karen Fiorenza, 59, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. Memorial service will be held 11 am, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at St Philip Neri Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com The family is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home & Crematory of...

Timothy Jay "Jaybird" Johnson

Timothy Jay "Jaybird" Johnson

Jul 21, 2016

Fort Mill - On the evening of July 20, 2016, Jay passed away after eight short months of his battle with cancer, Jay was 55 years old. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2016, at Real Life Assembly, Fort Mill, SC with Pastor Nick Moss officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Jay was...

Vickie  Spencer Wooten

Vickie Spencer Wooten

Jul 20, 2016

Rock Hill - Mrs. Vickie Spencer Wooten, 64, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House - southminister, Charlotte, NC. A native of Gaston County, NC Mrs. Wooten was a daughter of the late Frank Spencer and Mary Parson Spencer. Surviving are two sons, William Hyman and Danny Wooten II and two daughters, Melissa Wooten and...

Jerry  Morris Wilson

Jerry Morris Wilson

Jul 18, 2016

Jerry Morris Wilson, 77, passed away at home, on Monday, July 18, 2016. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. On-line condolences to the family may be made at www.palmettofh.com The family of Mr. Wilson is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC. To plant a tree in memory...