Obituaries

Jun 11, 2015

Rock Hill-- Charles William Mangum, 65, a longtime resident of Rock Hill, died Thursday, June 11, 2015. He was employed by Bowater for 42 years and was an avid motorcyclist and a charter member of the Rock Hill Barbell Club. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marisa Bolton and a sister, Gail Hunt. He is survived by: 3...

Jun 9, 2015

Mrs. Esther Eugenia Heavern, 87, died June 9, 2015 at her assisted living home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Charles Heavern of Buffalo, NY, and 3 children; Therese Heavern Welch, Linda Jeanne Heavern & baby John Heavern. Esther was born in Buffalo, NY relocating to Charlotte in 1978 with National Gypsum...

Jun 6, 2015

William George Blackmon, Jr., 89, of Rock Hill, SC passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015. Born in Rutherfordton, NC, Mr. Blackmon was a son of the late William G. Blackmon, Sr. and Mabel Petty Blackmon. He was a graduate of York High School. He lettered in baseball and football. He also played in the 1943 NC vs. SC Shrine Bowl...

Jun 4, 2015

Edgemoor - Mrs. Darlene Kaye Showers Wilson, 59, of 2093 Lisa Lane, died Thursday, June 04, 2015, at CMC - Main, Charlotte, NC. A Celebration of Life Service will be 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the home (2093 Lisa Lane, Edgemoor, SC). A native of Clare, MI Mrs. Wilson was a daughter of the late Harold Showers...

Jun 3, 2015

Leanna Perkins Ellis 87, of Rock Hill passed on June 3, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 7pm on Friday June 19, 2015 at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home.

Jun 2, 2015

James Thornwell "Thorn" Neely III passed away peacefully at his residence on June 2, 2015 after two years of declining health. Thorn attended kindergarten through the 10th grade at Winthrop Training School. He played varsity football, was a member of the high school band and prep band. In 1965, Winthrop closed the high school portion of WTS and students were...

Jun 1, 2015

Carole Ann Bugert, 71, of Fort Mill SC, passed away on June 1st. Carole was born in Philadelphia PA on January 1st 1944 to Genevieve Westwood. Carole was the loving wife of 49 years. She is survived by her husband Rick Bugert, son Chris Bugert, daughter in law Elaine Bugert and her grandsons Luke and Alex Bugert. She was preceded...

May 31, 2015

John Ryan Sharpe, 75 of Rock Hill, SC passed away Sunday, May 31st, 2015. A service to celebrate Mr. Sharpe's life will be held at 7pm on Friday, June 12th in the Chapel of Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home, with Pastor Barry Yates officiating. Born in Orangeburg, SC, Mr. Sharpe was the son of Kathryn Bozard Sharpe and the late Lt. Col....

May 31, 2015

Marlin June Kenney James-Miller, 81, of Fort Mill, died Sunday, May 31, 2015. She was born in Rock Island, Illinois to the late Franklin & Pansy Kenney and had moved to Fort Mill in 1977 from Greensboro, NC. She was the owner/operator of Tega Cay Village Barber Styling where she was a Master Barber. Mar loved golf and cooking. She...

May 31, 2015

Rock Hill-- John Ryan Sharpe, 75, of Rock Hill, died Sunday, May 31, 2015. Services are incomplete and will be announced by Bass Cauthen Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at www.basscares.com.

May 30, 2015

Jerald (Jerry) C. Sweatt, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Jerry was born on January 23, 1945. He was the son of Myrtle Sweatt Broome of York, SC. He was influenced both morally and spiritually by his grandparents Will and Zelah Sweatt as well as his uncle Asa Sweatt. Jerry was a 1964 graduate...

May 28, 2015

Barbara Dian Knill, 67 passed away at CMC-Pineville, Thursday, May 28, 2015. Funeral Arrangements are private. Online Condolences may be sent to www.Palmettofh.com Palmetto Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2049 Carolina Place Drive, Ft. Mill, SC. is serving the family. To plant a tree in memory of Barbara Dian Knill, visit the Tribute Store .

May 28, 2015

Charlotte, NC Kathleen Marie Conn of Charlotte, NC passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 at her home. Funeral arrangements will be set at a later date. To plant a tree in memory of Kathleen Marie Conn, visit the Tribute Store .

May 26, 2015

Rock Hill- Alvonia Funderburk of the Lesslie Community passed away peacefully May 26, 2015 at Piedmont Medical Center. Born in 1934 to William D. Freeman, Sr. and Julia Ann Coble Freeman, she was a graduate of Rock Hill High School. She had a long career as a bookkeeper at Comer Distributing Company. Alvonia was the widow of Charles Clifton Funderburk,...

May 23, 2015

Tinh Van Nguyen, 67, of Rock Hill, SC passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Soui Vu; his wife, Man Nguyen; 5 children and their spouses; 11 grandchildren; 5 brothers and their spouses; and 2 sisters and their spouses. A short mass will be held 5pm Monday, May 25, 2015 at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home. The...

May 22, 2015

Boyce Lamar Mullis passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Boyce was born on May 30, 1929, and graduated from Indian Land High School. He served as a corporal in the US Army and a veteran of the Korean War; member of First Baptist Church of Fort Mill, and...

May 21, 2015

Carol Jane Gibbons, 81, of York, SC passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015. Arrangements will be announced later. Online condolences can be registered at www.basscares.com.

May 19, 2015

ROCK HILL- Janice Seay Kangas, 65, of 561 Cedarvilla Dr., died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at her home. There will be a drop in for friends and family from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at her residence. Janice was a kind hearted spirit who loved life. Always compassionate of others feelings and very family oriented. She was a...

May 19, 2015

May 19, 2015

Mrs. Corinne Kisslinger, age 52, passed away Tuesday May 19, 2015 in the ICU of Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville, NC. Born in McKeesport, PA a daughter of the late William and Katherine Hall and survived by her brother William J. Hall, husband of Dr. Stephen Kisslinger and mother of daughters Heather and Holly. Mrs. Kisslinger...