Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Jesus Gonzalez

Jesus Gonzalez

Apr 2, 2025

Jesus Francisco Gonzalez Mendoza — beloved son, husband, father, brother and friend — passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, April 2, 2025, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family in his final moments.

Born in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico, on March 27, 1978, Jesúzo was known for his gentle spirit, unwavering strength, unfiltered humor,...

Norma C. Thompson

Norma C. Thompson

Apr 2, 2025

Norma Clark Thompson, 83, of Rock Hill, SC went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, April 2, surrounded by her family. Norma was born April 7, 1941 in Kings Mountain, NC, to George and Thelma Rawls.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Manley Clark, Winifred Gregory, and Fred Clark, as well...

Samuel Collin Orme

Samuel Collin Orme

Apr 2, 2025

Samuel Collin Orme passed away peacefully on the morning of April 2, 2025.  He was 81 years old.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth, 3 brothers, 7 children and 18 grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1130 Alexander Love...

Brittany Arline Booth Barrett

Brittany Arline Booth Barrett

Apr 2, 2025

Brittany’s bright spirit left this world on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, as she went to walk with Jesus and her Frumpa.

Born on July 19, 1988, in Methuen, MA, Brittany filled every room with her warmth, kindness, and an unmistakable love for life. She graduated from Manchester Memorial High School in Manchester, NH, before continuing her education at USC Lancaster in...

Norman Lee Cleva

Norman Lee Cleva

Mar 31, 2025

Norman Lee Cleva, 83, of Tega Cay, SC passed away on March 31, 2025. Norm was born in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from North Alleghany High School. After high school, he joined the Navy and specialized in basic dentistry and dental prosthetics. As a young adult, Norm designed dental offices, sold houses, managed the family parking lot business, and spent...

Dickie Shore

Dickie Shore

Mar 30, 2025

Dickie Allen Shore Sr, 83 of Rock Hill passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 30,2025.

Dickie was born to the late John B and Margaret Deanhart Shore.

Dickie was the proprietor of Shore Furniture for 28 years, a former Exalted Ruler of Rock Hill Elks Lodge 1318 and a supporter of multiple local charities. 

He was an avid outdoorsman...

Jesse Green Stacy

Jesse Green Stacy

Mar 27, 2025

Jesse was born in Grundy, VA, on March 1, 1934, and as the first child in the family to have been delivered by an actual doctor, Dr. Green, Green became Jesse's middle name.After serving in the Korean War from 1952 - 1954, Jesse met the love of his life, Francis Stacy, and they were married in 1957. Fran and Jesse...

Eugene "Gene" Novakowski

Eugene "Gene" Novakowski

Mar 27, 2025

Gene Novakowski, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025. Originally from Chicago, Illinois and retiring in Rock Hill, South Carolina, he built a life filled with love, laughter, and so many wonderful memories.

A proud military veteran, Gene served his country with honor and carried that same sense of dedication into every aspect...

Melton Lee Warren

Melton Lee Warren

Mar 27, 2025

Melton Lee Warren, 79, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born February 19, 1946, in Clover, SC, Melton later moved to Fort Mill as a teenager.  It was there he met the love of his life, Mary Ellen McClain. The two were married and shared 60 wonderful years together, building a life...

Carolyn Davis Nunnery

Carolyn Davis Nunnery

Mar 27, 2025

Carolyn Davis Nunnery, 92, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Edgemoor, SC went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2025. She was born March 5, 1933 in Charlotte, NC and was the daughter of the late Carl and Marion Davis.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Nunnery, brother James...

Brian Douglas Lewis

Brian Douglas Lewis

Mar 25, 2025

Brian Lewis, 52, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Born on May 8th, 1972, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Brian was a man who filled his life with music, a passion for the outdoors and billiards. He was known for being kind and respectful.

As a young boy, you could always find Brian by the river. He found peace...

Victor Peter Tuzzo

Victor Peter Tuzzo

Mar 22, 2025

Victor Tuzzo, 90, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 26, 1934, to the late Victor A. Tuzzo and Rose Rovero Tuzzo, Victor lived a life full of dedication, hard work, and love for his family.

He proudly served in the Navy, where he had the opportunity to travel the world. After his service, he...

Isabel Carus

Isabel Carus

Mar 22, 2025

Maria “Isabel” Carús was the third of five children born to the late Jesús Manuel Carús and Purificacion Cid. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and when she was only 22 months old the family moved to México City. After graduating from high school, she worked at her father’s business as his right hand for 11 years. She quit...

Savannah Totherow Brown

Savannah Totherow Brown

Mar 22, 2025

Savannah Totherow Brown, 33, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away at home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was born on August 16, 1991, to Dee and Scott Totherow.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Della Totherow; her baby, Brown; and her brother, Jonathan Totherow. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, DJ Brown; daughters,...

Brandy Shehan

Brandy Shehan

Mar 21, 2025

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Brandy Michelle Kimbrell Shehan, 47, died Friday, March 21, 2025.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Whitesell Funeral Home and a memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM with Pastor Eddie Williams officiating.  

A native of Rock Hill, SC, Mrs. Shehan was a daughter of Susan Darlene Kimbrell...

Janice Whisonant

Janice Whisonant

Mar 20, 2025

Janice H. Whisonant, 84, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House surrounded by the love of family and friends. Janice was born on January 5, 1941, to the late Arthur Hammond and Ola Sutton Hammond. She grew up in Rock Hill, SC, and retired as the Executive Secretary from the Athletics...

Mark Eugene Hinson

Mark Eugene Hinson

Mar 19, 2025

Rock Hill, SC - Mr. Mark Eugene Hinson, 58, of 2245 Franklin Street, Rock Hill, SC died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Piedmont Medical Center.

Memorial service will be 4:00 pm Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home with Chaplain James Rozmiarek officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the US Marine Corp. The family will receive friends following...

Claire Margaret Caricari

Claire Margaret Caricari

Mar 18, 2025

Claire Margaret Caricari, 82, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1942, in Teaneck, NJ, to the late William and Veronica Relihan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Caricari, and her siblings Harold Scheideler, Andy Scheideler, Vera Gorman, and Helen Weglarz.Claire is survived by her loving sons, Frank (Rosemary)...

Margaret "Marge" Mary Hanrion

Margaret "Marge" Mary Hanrion

Mar 18, 2025

Marge is an Indiana girl, one of six children born to Bernard A. Stukenborg (Deceased) and Margaret A. Stukenborg (Schmidt). Marge's siblings are are her two younger brothers (Bernard and Martin) and three younger sisters (Barbara (Deceased, Ruth and Esther). When Marge was a young woman, she met and married Matthew T. Hanrion Sr., a Missouri boy. Together they embarked...

Frank J Malter

Frank J Malter

Mar 16, 2025

Frank J. Malter, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in Charlotte March 16, 2025, at the age of 73. Born January 10, 1952 in New York to the late Frank and Joan Malter, Frank lived a life marked by quiet, decisive action and profound dedication to his family and community.

Frank was a devoted husband to Ruth,...