Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Harriett  Jean Neal

Harriett Jean Neal

Jan 25, 2017

Harriett Jean Neal, 71, passed away, Wednesday, January 25, 2017, in Rock Hill, SC. She was predeceased by her parents Lacey and Jessie Hubbard. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Neal of Fort Mill, SC; and Sarah Hembra of Fort Mill, SC; and a son Andrew Neal of Mt. Croghan, SC. Services are private. Palmetto...

Bertie Irene Coggins Swanger

Bertie Irene Coggins Swanger

Jan 24, 2017

York - Mrs. Bertie Irene Coggins Swanger, 72, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Whitesell Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at Noon at the funeral home. A native of Abbeville, SC, Mrs. Swanger...

Curtis  Leon Polk

Curtis Leon Polk

Jan 24, 2017

Curtis Leon Polk, 61, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Services are private. Palmetto Funeral Home, 2049 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill, SC is serving the family. To plant a tree in memory of Curtis Leon Polk, visit the Tribute Store .

Frances  Mcguire Thomas

Frances Mcguire Thomas

Jan 23, 2017

Frances McGuire Thomas, 58, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. She is survived by her two sons, Brandon Thomas and his girlfriend Roberta Martin of Lincoln, IL, and Justin Thomas and his girlfriend Ellie Graham of Charlotte, NC. She also leaves behind three sisters Paula McGuire of Berkley,...

Marylou Swanton

Marylou Swanton

Jan 23, 2017

Mrs. MaryLou Swanton, age 77 passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at Wellmore in Tega Cay, SC. Born in Orange, NJ MaryLou lived most of her life in East Orange, NJ where she worked as a bookkeeper and dispatcher for the family oil business as well as Pierson Oil before settling in Boonton Twp. in 1997....

Eric  Clinton Watts

Eric Clinton Watts

Jan 20, 2017

Eric Clinton Watts 33, of Rock Hill died on January 20, 2017. Eric was born on September 15, 1983 in Rock Hill SC. He is survived by his mother Cheryl McIver, sister Lisa Watts and grandmother Eleonore Wise. Eric is preceded in death by his father Grady Watts. A service will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 2:30pm...

Carl  Martin Mcbride

Carl Martin Mcbride

Jan 20, 2017

Carl Martin McBride, 67, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017. Services will be held in Fayetteville, GA. Palmetto Funeral Home, 2049 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill, SC is serving the family. To plant a tree in memory of Carl Martin McBride, visit the Tribute Store .

William  Alexander Creighton

William Alexander Creighton

Jan 18, 2017

William Alexander "Alex" Creighton, 28, or Rock Hill, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He attended Eastview Baptist Church and was a graduate of York High School where he was heavily involved with Horticulture producing Orchids and other flowers to be put on exhibit.. He was a member of the Charlotte Orchid Society, a huge supporter or York High School athletics,...

Alex  John Vanetten

Alex John Vanetten

Jan 15, 2017

Alex John VanEtten, age 24, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at CMC - Pineville after a long battle with cancer. Alex was born in Rochester, NY on January 13, 1993, moved to Tega Cay in December, 1996 and graduated from Fort Mill High School in 2012. Survivors include his parents Gary and Beth VanEtten; brother...

Punamben  Chhaganbhai Patel

Punamben Chhaganbhai Patel

Jan 13, 2017

Punaamben Chhaganbhai Patel, 76, passed away at home, on Friday, January 13, 2017. A service will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at 2 PM, at Palmetto Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com The family is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Mill, SC....

Edith  Dorothy Stillwell

Edith Dorothy Stillwell

Jan 10, 2017

Edith Edwards Stillwell, 93 passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2016, at CMC-Pineville. Born in Mount Holly, North Carolina to the late Henry and Ola Mae Price Edwards. She retired from Frito-lay, she was a longtime resident of the Steele Creek Community of Charlotte, also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Steele Creek Post #221. She...

Edward  J Sehl

Edward J Sehl

Jan 9, 2017

Ed Sehl, 76, passed away on January 9, 2017 in Tega Cay, South Carolina. Ed was born on April 20, 1940 in Millville, New Jersey to the late Ed and Jennie Sehl. A 1965 University of St. Thomas (TX) graduate, Ed spent most of his professional life on the golf course. Elected to PGA membership in...

Paula  W Herron

Paula W Herron

Jan 9, 2017

Paula W. Herron, 91, a lifelong resident of Rock Hill, died Monday, Jan 9, 2017. She was a member of the First ARP, the Rock Hill Women's Club, the Sierra Club, and served as a Pink Lady for Piedmont Medical Center for over 50 years. She had been employed by Winthrop University and was the first woman on the Board...

Warren  E Mann

Warren E Mann

Jan 9, 2017

Warren E. Mann, 90, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at home. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com The family is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Mill, SC. To plant a tree in memory of Warren E Mann, visit the Tribute Store...

William  Thomas Birchfield

William Thomas Birchfield

Jan 6, 2017

Rock Hill, SC - Mr. William Thomas Birchfield, 71, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at Piedmont Medical Center. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Riverside Independent Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. John W. Cabe officiating. A native of Coffee County, Tenn., Mr. Birchfield was a son of the late Edmons Birchfield and Riverdell Hooper...

Rhonda Russell

Rhonda Russell

Jan 5, 2017

Rhonda Russell, 51 passed away on January 5, 2017 at her home in Rock Hill after a long illness. Rhonda grew up in Rock Hill. She graduated from Rock Hill High School and attended York Technical College. She worked at Jacobsen in Charlotte, N.C. for many years. Rhonda is preceded in death by her nephew Jordan Gaddy (who was like...

Siegfried  Hardy Kirbs

Siegfried Hardy Kirbs

Jan 4, 2017

Mr. Siegfried Kirbs passed away at his home in Tega Cay on his 87th birthday, after a long illness. He was cared for by Hospice Care of South Carolina. He was born in Briesen/Mark, Germany on January 4, 1930, a son of the late August and Anna Kirbs, the youngest of 7 children. He apprenticed in...

John  Francis Connorton

John Francis Connorton

Jan 4, 2017

John Francis Connorton, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at his home in Indian Land, SC. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 1PM, at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 238 Fort Mill Hwy, Fort Mill, SC 29707. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com The family...

Edward  Alan Matthews

Edward Alan Matthews

Jan 3, 2017

Edward Alan Matthews 56, of Rock Hill died on January 3, 2017. Edward enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a member of Fishing Creek Presbyterian Church. Edward was preceded in death by his father Lee R. Matthews. Survivors include his mother Evelyn Carter Matthews. Sisters Rosa Lee Langley, Peggy Polk (Joe), Marilyn Cooper, Linda Simpson (Jay) and Kay Campbell....

Kenneth  Ronald Whisonant

Kenneth Ronald Whisonant

Jan 3, 2017

Rock Hill - Mr. Kenneth Ronald Whisonant, 79, of 717 Painted Lady Court, died Tuesday, January 03, 2017, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 pm Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Catawba Baptist Church with Dr. Ron Richardson and Rev. Church Trammel officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. A native...