Obituaries

Obituaries

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

David William Fisher

David William Fisher

Mar 6, 2025

David William Fisher "Bill" of Fort Mill, SC, peacefully passed away at the age of 89 on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

He began his career as a chemist with General Tire in Akron, Ohio. He followed the company to the Charlotte, NC plant and, after 30 years of service, retired from Continental Tire.

He loved his home and enjoyed working in the...

Earline Herrin

Earline Herrin

Mar 5, 2025

Earline Herrin, age 80, passed away Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, in Indian Land, SC. Born in Hattiesburg, MS she was the daughter of the late Frank Herrin and Corine Lambert Herrin. She enjoyed spending time outside, walking and looking at the pretty flowers.

Earline worked at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS for 48 years. in 2019, her outstanding contribution were...

Vaughn Virgil Smith

Vaughn Virgil Smith

Mar 4, 2025

Vaughn Virgil Smith, 74, passed away on March 4, 2025, in York, S.C. He was born on October 9, 1950, in Jacksonville, Fla., to the late Virgil Herring Smith and Lynette Barr Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Herring Smith.

Vaughn was a hardworking and humorous man who loved Jesus and valued spending time with his...

Heidi Osterloh

Heidi Osterloh

Mar 3, 2025

Heidi Osterloh, age 86, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, on March 3 in Tega Cay, South Carolina.

Born in Aurich, Germany, Heidi immigrated to the United States in 1955 on the SS America and lived in NYC. There she worked for several prestigious firms including Mannesmann and IBM and met and married her husband of 64...

Geraldine Rosa Carr

Geraldine Rosa Carr

Mar 3, 2025

Geraldine “Geri” Rosa Carr, affectionately known as Mama Carr, 82, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, at her home in York, SC. Born on May 1,1942, in Norton, VA she was the daughter of the late Harry Grubb and Georgie Kokoska.

Geri was a devoted woman who deeply loved the Lord and her family. She had a beautiful spirit and...

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Mar 3, 2025

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Raymond G Rollison

Raymond G Rollison

Mar 2, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, “Pappy” and Friend

Ray Rollison, 74, of Fort Mill, SC went to be with the Lord with family by his side on March 2, 2025. Born in Leesburg, VA to Norman and Anna Rollison, Ray was a devoted husband to his wife, Lynn, and loving father to children Deena and Todd.

Raised in Virginia, Ray attended Loudon...

Stacy Otterree Cooper

Stacy Otterree Cooper

Mar 1, 2025

Stacy Otterree Cooper, 71, Went to Be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, March 1, 2025 at MUSC - Lancaster. He was born on September 2, 1953 in Rock Hill, SC, son of the late Otterree Cooper and Jennie Wray.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon R. Cooper his brother, Allen Cooper, and...

Almaz Yilma Sebhatu

Almaz Yilma Sebhatu

Mar 1, 2025

Almaz Yilma passed peacefully March 1st, 2025 at 69 years old, after a long and private battle with cancer. She will be remembered for her legacy as an educator, her warm, radiant smile and her passion for bringing the flavors and textures of the world to Rock Hill through volunteering at the St. Anne International Festival and The Museum of...

William (Bill) Thomas McGrath

William (Bill) Thomas McGrath

Feb 28, 2025

William (Bill) Thomas McGrath, age 57 passed away after declining health. Bill was a true friend to many who enjoyed spending time with him. His compassion, humor, and service were experienced by everyone who interacted with him.

He leaves behind his mom, Mary Sue McGrath, and his son, Camron David McGrath, who was his best friend. Bill is predeceased by his...

Perry Downs McGuire

Perry Downs McGuire

Feb 25, 2025

Catawba, SC - Mr. Perry Downs McGuire, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, SC.

The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 pm on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home. 

Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Bass Cauthen...

Brandon Chaz Smith

Brandon Chaz Smith

Feb 24, 2025

It is with immense sadness that we announce the unexpecting passing of Mr. Brandon “Chaz” Smith on Monday, February 24, 2025. 

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Catawba Indian Nation Longhouse located at 996 Avenue of the Nation Rock Hill, SC 29730 with Swain Wright officiating. The family will receive friends...

Lena Hopkins

Lena Hopkins

Feb 23, 2025

Lena Broadwell Hopkins, 93, of Rock Hill, SC peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday February 23, 2025. Lena was reunited with her husband, Joe Warren Hopkins, of 70 years after a life filled with joy, family, faith and service. Joe preceded Lena in death on March 15, 2021. Following Joe’s retirement in 1991, he and Lena...

Kay Marie Johnson

Kay Marie Johnson

Feb 23, 2025

Kay Marie Johnson gained her heavenly wings on February 23, 2025 at the age of 80 years old, leaving behind a world forever touched by her light and love. 

Kay was born in Sayre, PA on January 27, 1945 and grew up in a close-knit family and community where she enjoyed going to church, singing, playing the piano and spending time...

Joan Mitchell

Joan Mitchell

Feb 22, 2025

Joan Mitchell, age 82, passed away on 22 February 2025 at her home in Indian Land, South Carolina.

Funeral services will be held in May in State College, Pa. Burial will follow at Centre County Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Koch Funeral Home in State College.

Joan was born in Sharon, Pa. to Fayetta and James Dunlop on 25 July 1942. She...

Vivian Geter

Vivian Geter

Feb 20, 2025

Vivian Cortez Geter (Viv) was born on August 19, 1956, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to the late Cora Lee Patterson and Earl Robinson. She departed this life on February 20, 2025, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Vivian was a proud graduate of Northwestern High School and later attended York Technical College. She dedicated much of her career...

Sarah Osborne

Sarah Osborne

Feb 20, 2025

Rock Hill, SC - Sarah Catherine Hucks Osborne passed away peacefully Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Chandler Place, Rock Hill, SC surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born May 27, 1925, in Fort Mill, SC, and was a daughter of late Joe Wade Hucks and Eva Mae Preslar.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Kathleen Elaine Walker

Kathleen Elaine Walker

Feb 20, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Elaine Walker, age 65, of Fort Mill, SC passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 20th. She was born October 9, 1959, a daughter of the late Kenneth Lloyd Briggs and survived by her mother Janice Briggs. 

Kathy was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey...

Linda Fields Walker

Linda Fields Walker

Feb 20, 2025

Fort Mill, SC – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Fields Walker, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, on February 20, 2025, at the age of 75.

Linda was born in Fort Mill on October 8, 1949. She devoted much of her life to her family and career, retiring from J.R. Cole Industries after...