Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Richard Strauss

Richard Strauss

Apr 20, 2016

Richard Strauss, 71, died April 20, 2016 in Rock Hill, SC, after an extended battle from Lewy Body Disease as well as from long-term exposure to both chemicals and biotoxins. A Massachusetts native, Rick earned his undergraduate degree in psychology at Rollins College, his MS Ed. at Salem State College, and postgraduate studies in counseling at the University of South...

Margaret  Hathcock Garrison

Margaret Hathcock Garrison

Apr 18, 2016

Rock Hill - Mrs. Margaret Hathcock Garrison, 83, of 1720 Matthews Drive, died Monday, April 18, 2016, at Wayne T Patrick Hospice House. Memorial services will be 4:00 pm Wednesday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Rev. Ben Herlong officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be private. A native...

Ricky  David Lovelace

Ricky David Lovelace

Apr 18, 2016

Ricky David Lovelace, 62 earned his heavenly reward Monday, April 18, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. The memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Lakewood Baptist Church in Rock Hill. The service will be officiated by Rev. Jerry Devinney. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. Ricky...

Linda Johnson

Linda Johnson

Apr 18, 2016

Linda Johnson passed away April 18, 2016 in Charlotte, NC 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 and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC. To plant a tree in memory of Linda Johnson, visit the Tribute Store .

Analilia  Rafaela Cespedes

Analilia Rafaela Cespedes

Apr 18, 2016

Analilia Rafaela Cepedes passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Piedmont Medical Center of Rock Hill, SC. 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 and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC To plant a tree in memory of Analilia Rafaela Cespedes,...

Eleanor  Oritha Slaughter

Eleanor Oritha Slaughter

Apr 16, 2016

Mrs. Eleanor O. Slaughter, formerly of Rome, Georgia went home to be with Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Mrs. Slaughter was born April 8, 1936, daughter of the late Donald R. and Inez Weeks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Joe Slaughter, a brother, James Henry Weeks, and a grandson...

Roman  Nicholas Sowka

Roman Nicholas Sowka

Apr 13, 2016

Mr. Roman Nicholas Sowka 73, of Tega Cay, SC passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at home. Funeral details are private at this time. Condolences to the family may be made at www.palmettofh.com. Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill is serving the Sowka family. To plant a tree in memory of Roman Nicholas...

Andrew  Paul Brown  Jr.

Andrew Paul Brown Jr.

Apr 13, 2016

Andrew Paul Brown Jr., age 19, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2016 in his home in Rock Hill, SC. He was born and raised in Rock Hill and while he was not with us long enough, his smile and kind heart will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. Survivors include his parents...

Wendy  Phelps Bedwell

Wendy Phelps Bedwell

Apr 12, 2016

Wendy Phelps Bedwell age 54 of Fort Mill, SC was welcomed into her heavenly rest, Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was born in Danville, VA the daughter of Buddie and Reita Phelps. Wendy had an eye for beauty and a skill for decorating that she used to build a successful Home Interiors and Design business. She...

Carmen  Smith Micham

Carmen Smith Micham

Apr 11, 2016

Carmen Smith Micham, 50, of Rock Hill, died Monday, April 11, 2016. She had been employed by American Security Mortgage in Charlotte, NC for the past 5 years. She loved her job, Braves baseball, Gamecocks football, but most of all being a Mother and Grandmother. She is survived by: Her Husband of 29 years: Jeffrey M. Micham; 2 children: Heather...

William  T Clinton

William T Clinton

Apr 10, 2016

William Thomas (Tommy) Clinton, age 57 passed away at home on Monday, April 11, 2016. Tommy is survived by his wife, Bonnie Clinton of Edgemoor, SC; his sons, Jason Clinton and Joshua Clinton of Edgemoor, and his grandchildren Hayle Caraway, Hunter Clinton, Shawna Hughes and Caleb Clinton; his stepfather Randy Helms; his brothers Jimmy Clinton of Rock Hill and Chris...

David  Andrew Brafford

David Andrew Brafford

Apr 9, 2016

David "Andy" Brafford, 51, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at his home in Denver, NC He was born on August 30, 1964. Andy was a pilot at heart and started his flying career at the age of 16 years old. He was a pilot instructor for Southwest Airlines and a chief pilot for CC Air....

Carolyn  Myers Belcher

Carolyn Myers Belcher

Apr 9, 2016

Carolyn Belcher ROCK HILL - Carolyn Myers Belcher, 69, of 2100 Chanticleer Circle, died, Saturday, April 9, 2016, at her home. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, at Forest Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service at the home. Born in Rock Hill, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Paul Brooks Myers and the...

Kathryn  Ditty Updike

Kathryn Ditty Updike

Apr 8, 2016

Kathryn D. Updike, age 86, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. Born in 1930 in Monessen, PA, Kathryn graduated from Meadville High School In Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Ms. Updike was married to Bruce Martin Updike from 1952 until 2001. Kathryn worked in the Dean...

Anna  Marie Coughlin

Anna Marie Coughlin

Apr 8, 2016

Anna Marie Coughlin CLOVER - Anna Marie Coughlin, 59, of 142 Cedar Oak Dr., died Friday, April 8, 2016, at Piedmont Medical Center. Born in Fort Hood TX., Marie was the daughter of the Eugene Kraus and Margaret Irene Herbert. and the wife of Daniel J. Coughlin. Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the family.

Rose-Marie Walley

Rose-Marie Walley

Apr 7, 2016

Mrs. Rose-Marie (Rie) Walley, age 69, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at CMC Pineville. She was born in Milford, CT the daughter of the late Mr. John O"Donnell and Mrs. Shirley O"Donnell. She is also preceded in death by her brother Mr. William O"Donnell also of Fort Mill, SC. Rie worked for 23 years at...

Rhonda  Renee Burris

Rhonda Renee Burris

Apr 7, 2016

Rhonda Burris Greenville - Rhonda Renee Burris, 47, of 300 Sulphar Springs Rd., died April 7, 2016 at her home. Born in Rock Hill, Renee is the daughter of John W. Burris and Patricia Ann Burris. Renee was a beautiful, caring and strong woman. She was a loving daughter, sister and mother and great friend to everyone she knew....

Richard Mullica

Richard Mullica

Apr 7, 2016

Fort Mill - Mr. Richard Mullica, 80, of 841 Beech Drive, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at CMC-Pinveville. Memorial services 6 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Lighthouse Church, Fort Mill with Rev. Carl Williams officiating. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016, at Grandview Memorial Park, Cherry Road. Mr....

Bradley  Noel Mallder

Bradley Noel Mallder

Apr 5, 2016

Fort Mill, SC Mr. Bradley Noel Mallder 78 of Fort Mill passed away Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Condolences to the family may be made at www.palmettofh.com. Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC are serving the Mallder family. To plant a tree...

David Alton "Da" Baker

David Alton "Da" Baker

Apr 4, 2016

David Alton "DA" Baker 78, of Rock Hill SC died April 4, 2016. Alton was retired from Bowater Corporation. He is the son of the late Francis "Shorty" Baker and Geneva Belle Cauthen. He is preceded in death by his wife Doris Barfield Baker, a brother Joe W. Baker, a sister Dorothy Reba Goodwin. He is survived by a brother...