Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Jerald  Eugene Gaskins,  Sr.

Jerald Eugene Gaskins, Sr.

Sep 18, 2015

Rock Hill - Mr. Jerald Eugene Gaskin, Sr. was born on May 24, 1936, and went to heaven on September 18, 2015. He was the son of the late Willie and Inez Gaskin of Fort Mill, SC. Jerald (Pop) served in the United States Air Force, was a salesman for Queen City TV and Appliances, worked security for PTL,...

Martha Proctor

Martha Proctor

Sep 17, 2015

Rock Hill - Mrs. Martha Jane Morgan Proctor, 73, died Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House. Memorial services will be announced by Whitesell Funeral Home. Martha is survived by her sister, Mary Morgan Greene and her husband, George. Martha lived and was a librarian in Hazard, Ky.; Charleston, SC; Windsor, Canada; and Tallahassee, Fla. She...

Robert  Andrew Blake

Robert Andrew Blake

Sep 15, 2015

Fort Mill, SC Robert Andrew Blake, 81, entered the Church Triumphant on September 15, 2015. He was born and raised in Queens, New York and after graduating from Richmond Hill High School in 1952, he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Randolph. In 1956 he became a member of Sheet Metal Workers NY...

John  Patrick Barnhart

John Patrick Barnhart

Sep 15, 2015

ROCK HILL - John Patrick Barnhart, 60, of 1230 Heckle Blvd. died Sunday, September 15, 2015 at Piedmont Medical Center. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 19, 2015, from 6-8 PM at Whitesell Funeral Home. And other times at the home of Christy and Kim Rodgers, 3470 Carrie Estates, Rock Hill. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, John was...

Kenneth  Louis Flowe

Kenneth Louis Flowe

Sep 13, 2015

Kenneth L. Flowe, Charlotte, NC Kenneth L. Flowe, 74, passed away, at home, with his family and friends by his side, on Sunday, September 13, 2015. A native of Charlotte, Ken was born on September 27, 1940 to Harold and Louise Flowe. Ken graduated from Central High School and Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte. He...

Richard  Charles Hill,  Jr.

Richard Charles Hill, Jr.

Sep 9, 2015

Richard Charles Hill, Jr. "Chief", 65, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. He was born in Salem, Ohio on March 7, 1950 to Richard and Dorothy Hill. He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of NC at Charlotte and enjoyed a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in mechanical engineering. He is survived by...

Jan  Joseph Jakiel

Jan Joseph Jakiel

Sep 9, 2015

Jan "Jake" Jakiel, 81, passed away September 9th under Hospice care after a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Buffalo to the late Elvira and Stanley Jakiel. Jake was a graduate of Eden Central High School and the University of Buffalo. He served at the U.S.Army Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville as a missile...

Dara  Donohue Gomm

Dara Donohue Gomm

Sep 9, 2015

Dara Donohue Gomm, 67, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 after putting up a good ol' Irish fight with pancreatic cancer. Dara was born in New York, New York on October 18, 1947 where she attended Immaculate Heart Academy and fell in love with her high school sweetheart and...

John  Alden Cook

John Alden Cook

Sep 9, 2015

John Alden Cook, 76 of Rock Hill, SC passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday morning, September 9, surrounded by his family. Born on September 1, 1939 in Canandaigua, NY, John was raised in the village of Orleans with his 6 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a happy and energetic young boy who spent many days playing with his...

Joanne  S. Goodwin

Joanne S. Goodwin

Sep 4, 2015

Joanne S. Goodwin, 56, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015, at Hospice & Community Care in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She enjoyed life, beach, friends, and working in her yard, and her animals. Survivors include her husband Richard "Scott" Goodwin of Fort Mill, South Carolina; she also leaves behind a brother Brian Stevens his wife Denise...

Cecil  Coolidge Boatwright

Cecil Coolidge Boatwright

Sep 4, 2015

Cecil Coolidge Boatwright, 91 of Rock Hill, S.C. passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Park Point Village in Rock Hill. A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Boatwright will be held at 2:00pm, September 6, 2015 at Bethel United Methodist Church on Curtis Street, Rock Hill with Reverend Emily Sutton officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 at...

Peggy  Ann Ghantt

Peggy Ann Ghantt

Sep 3, 2015

Peggy Ann Ghantt, 73, of Rock Hill, SC passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015. A graveside service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Laurelwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home. Online condolences can be registered at www.basscares.com.

James  Luther Mcelhany

James Luther Mcelhany

Aug 31, 2015

Rock Hill SC - James L. McElhany, 81, of rock Hill, died Monday, August 31, 2015. He was an US Air Force Veteran, a member of Woodland UMC, an avid outdoors-man, and a member of the Wilderness Hunt Club. He is survived by: His wife of 58 years: Bobbie P. McElhany; 3 children: Willie F. McElhany & wife Katherine, James...

Barbara Jean Scott Neal

Barbara Jean Scott Neal

Aug 28, 2015

Rock Hill - Mrs. Barbara Jean Scott Neal, 73, died Friday, August 28, 2015, at her home. The family will receive friends 5 p.m. Monday at Whitesell Funeral home and a memorial services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. A native of Rock Hill, Mrs. Neal was a daughter of the late Douglas Scott and Earlene...

William "Bill" Raymond Workman

William "Bill" Raymond Workman

Aug 28, 2015

Bill Workman ROCK HILL - William Raymond Workman (Bill), age 78, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, surrounded by family, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 28, 2015. After serving twenty-four years in the Navy, Bill enjoyed fishing, Northwestern High School football games and spending time with his family. He will always be remembered for...

Nettie Blackwell

Nettie Blackwell

Aug 28, 2015

Nettie Virginia Blackwell, age 78, passed away August 28, 2015. She was born in Rutherfordton, NC and recently resided in Fort Mill, SC. She was preceded in death by her father Alonzo Flynn and her mother Maggie Noblitt Flynn and 9 siblings and 2 grandchildren, Mrs. Blackwell was a member of the Fort Mill Church of...

William  "Buddy" Anderson

William "Buddy" Anderson

Aug 27, 2015

William "Buddy" Anderson Lancaster - Mr. William "Buddy" Thomas Anderson, 73, of 6061 Serenity Lane, died Thursday, August 27, 2015, at his home. Memorial services will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, at Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, 998 Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill, SC. The family will receive friends from 5 -6 p.m. Tuesday at the church. A native of...

Trenton  Aaron Simmons  Jr.

Trenton Aaron Simmons Jr.

Aug 26, 2015

McConnells - Trenton Aaron Simmons Jr. received his angel wings on August 26. 2015. Trenton Jr. is missed by his mother Destiny Ruth McAteer and his father Trenton Aaron Simmons Sr. Trenton Jr. is also missed by his maternal grandmother Virginia Ruth McAteer, great-grandparents Charles Richard McAteer and Thomasina, great-grandmother Jeanne Waddell, Uncle Richard Tyler McAteer and Aunt Christina...

Edward  Francis Brindley

Edward Francis Brindley

Aug 25, 2015

Edward F. Brindley, 86, of Fort Mill, SC, Elizabeth, Roselle, & Turnersville, NJ and Sun City West, Arizona died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Edward served his country during the Korean War and is pre-deceased by his wife Elizabeth and his son Edward. Known to his family and friends as "Bud" or...

Vicky Littlejohn

Vicky Littlejohn

Aug 24, 2015

Mrs. Mary Victoria "Vicky" Littlejohn, 70, of 3610 Strait Rd. died Monday, August 24, 2015 at home. Born in York County, June 21, 1945, Vicky was the daughter of the late Betty Strait and Richard Henry "Pete" Duncan. Vicky was a member of Catawba Baptist Church and a homemaker for forty years. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Littlejohn...