Obituaries

Obituaries

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

William "Bill" Claud Duren

William "Bill" Claud Duren

Jul 22, 2015

William C. "Bill" Duren of Fort Mill, SC and formerly of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Bill was born in East Point, GA in 1942. He graduated from Russell High School where he was voted "Most Athletic". Bill attended Presbyterian College on a football scholarship and completed his degree in Engineering at Georgia...

Billy  Hugh Bennett,  Jr.

Billy Hugh Bennett, Jr.

Jul 20, 2015

Lancaster - Mr. Billy Hugh Bennett, Jr., 62, died Monday, July 20, 2015, at CMC-Pineville. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, at Benton Heights Church of God, 1111 Concord Ave., Monroe, NC 28110 with Rev. Jody Freeman officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church and other times at the home. A native of...

Daniel  Edward Berish

Daniel Edward Berish

Jul 19, 2015

Daniel E. Berish age 74 of Fort Mill (formerly of Nelsonville, NY) passed away on Sunday, July 19th, 2015 in Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte, NC. Daniel was born in Patton, PA the son of the late John and Bertha Berish. Mr. Berish was retired from The Readers Digest, Chappaqua, NY and Graymoor, Franciscan Friars...

Willie  May Johnston

Willie May Johnston

Jul 18, 2015

Willie May Williford Johnston went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18, one day before her 99th birthday. Born July 19, 1916 in York County, she was the daughter of the late Bennie Isom Williford and Carrie Lee Craig Williford. She was a graduate of Rock Hill High School and married LeRoy Johnston on Oct. 18, 1935. Mrs....

Joshua  Wayne Burgess

Joshua Wayne Burgess

Jul 17, 2015

Rutherfordton, NC - Joshua Wayne Burgess, 27, left this world for his Heavenly home on Friday, July 17, 2015, from Ashville, NC. A Celebration of His Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1054 Johns Street, Rock Hill, SC. Visitation will follow the service. Joshua is survived by his parents, Jerry...

Jack  B. Segura

Jack B. Segura

Jul 17, 2015

Fort Mill, SC Jack B. Segura, 92, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held at Palmetto Funeral Home in Fort Mill, SC on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 10:30 AM. On-line condolences to the family may be made at www.palmettofh.com The family is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory...

Mary  Hazel House

Mary Hazel House

Jul 16, 2015

Rock Hill - Mrs. Mary Hazel House, 89, died Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House. A celebration of Life Service will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Westerly Hills Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service. A native of Bogart, Ga., Mrs. House was a daughter of the late Joel...

James  Carter Matthews  Sr.

James Carter Matthews Sr.

Jul 16, 2015

James C. Matthews, 84, of Rock Hill, SC passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. He was born in Charleston SC on Sept 4, 1930 to Inez Harris Matthews and Simeon Christopher Matthews. James received his education in Charleston SC and was 1950 Alumnus of Porter Military Academy. He served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean conflict from...

Robert  Lee Gross

Robert Lee Gross

Jul 16, 2015

Robert Lee Gross, 56, went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2015. Born in Rock Hill, SC Robert was the son of the late Marion Lee Gross and Glenda S. Gross. He was preceded in death by a brother Marion Lewis Gross. Robert is survived by his wife of 32 years Jan Denise Gross, two daughters, Melissa Renee...

Susan  Mary Beyczi

Susan Mary Beyczi

Jul 15, 2015

Susan M. Beyczi, age 57, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice house in Rock Hill, South Carolina with loved ones by her side. Susan was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and lived most of her life in New Jersey prior to relocating to Greensboro, North Carolina and later to...

Harvey  Lee Wren

Harvey Lee Wren

Jul 14, 2015

Harvey L. Wren, 76, of Rock Hill, S.C. passed away Tuesday July 14, 2015. Harvey was an avid outdoors man that loved fishing, hunting and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. He was a loving, loyal and faithful husband. He served our country in the US Navy from 1957-1961. Harvey attended Forest Hill Church main campus in Charlotte. He also attended...

Michael  Ray Walls

Michael Ray Walls

Jul 13, 2015

York - Mr. Michael Ray Walls, 64, died Monday, July 13, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, at Whitesell Funeral Home. A native of Benton Harbor Mich.; Mr. Walls was a son of Della Mae Blunt Hiller and the late Truman Walls. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War (1969-1972). He was...

Eleanor  Caruana Petrone

Eleanor Caruana Petrone

Jul 13, 2015

Eleanor Caruana Petrone age 81 went home to be with our Lord on Monday, July 13, 2015 at home. Born in Jersey City, NJ; daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Caruana, she was preceded in death by her daughter Maria Burnett. She married Frank Petrone on September 23, 1950 and shared 64 years of marriage....

Matthew Augello

Matthew Augello

Jul 12, 2015

On July 12th 2015 the world lost an angel. Matthew John Augello a loving father of two men, a devoted husband to his wife of 25 years, and an avid dog lover he was a charismatic person who loved the little things in life. A man of simplicity, he etched into his family and friends hearts a burning image of...

Timothy  Phil Lawrence

Timothy Phil Lawrence

Jul 12, 2015

Rock Hill - Mr. Timothy Phil Lawrence, 62, of 2538 Indian Trail, died Sunday, July 12, 2015. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church with Rev. Carl Williams officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. A native of Aiken, SC Mr. Lawrence was a son of the late Wallace Clyde Lawrence and Bonnie...

Geraldine  King Cole

Geraldine King Cole

Jul 10, 2015

Charlotte, NC Geraldine King Cole, age 86, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015. Funeral services are private. Online condolences may be sent to: www.palmettofh.com The family of Geraldine Cole is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC. To plant a tree in memory of Geraldine King Cole, visit the Tribute...

Dennis  Michael Laney

Dennis Michael Laney

Jul 7, 2015

LOWRYS - Dennis M. Laney, 65, died in Winston-Salem, N.C. on July 7, 2015. A graveside service will be 11 A.M. Monday, July 13, 2015 at Grandview Cemetery, Cherry Road, with Mr. Dale Kletter officiating. A native of Rock Hill, S.C., Dennis was a son of the late Sam Laney and Charlene Aycoth. Dennis was employed with Bonitz Construction...

Adrena  H. Payne

Adrena H. Payne

Jul 4, 2015

Adrena H. Payne, 77, of Rock Hill, SC passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015. She is survived by 3 children, Sherry Elks, Tim Payne and Jeff Payne; 4 siblings; 6 grandchildren; 19 great-granchildren; and 1 great-great-granchild. Services will be private.

Bernice  P Faulkenberry

Bernice P Faulkenberry

Jul 3, 2015

Mrs. Bernice Parker Faulkenberry 95 of Rock Hill, SC passed away Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at the home of her daughter in Fort Mill, SC with her loving family by her side. Born in Rock Hill, SC, Mrs. Faulkenberry was a daughter of the late Samuel and Minnie Moore Parker. She was retired from Celanese Corp....

James  C Mahaffey

James C Mahaffey

Jun 30, 2015

Lancaster, SC Mr. James C. Mahaffey, 80, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. He was a Life Member of the Indian Land Lodge No. 414. He enjoyed many hobbies from fishing, watching wrestling on TV, to going to see car racing. He always helped anyone he could, and was kind to anyone he...