Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Dr. Hugh B. Mitchell,  Jr.

Dr. Hugh B. Mitchell, Jr.

Nov 27, 2012

Hugh B. Mitchell, Jr., M.D. (Col. USAF, ret.), 88, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on Tuesday, November 27. Hugh was born in Bolton, Mississippi, the only child of Hugh B. Mitchell and Sadie McMillan Mitchell. He was a graduate of Georgia Military College, LSU School of Medicine, and the U. Cal. Berkeley. Hugh served in...

Kathy  Ann Yochem

Kathy Ann Yochem

Nov 27, 2012

Rock Hill - Mrs. Kathy Ann Yochem, 53, of 1842 Sturgis Road, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at Piedmont Medical Center. Funeral services will be private. The family will receive friends any time at the home. Surviving are her brother, Mike Yochem and a sister, Judy Johnson. Condolences may be left for the family at www.whitesellfuneralhome.net.

Elaine  M. Wild

Elaine M. Wild

Nov 26, 2012

Elaine M. Wild of Fort Mill, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at Piedmont Medical in Rock Hill; she was 72. Service arrangements are pending. To plant a tree in memory of Elaine M. Wild, visit the Tribute Store .

Margaret  E. West

Margaret E. West

Nov 26, 2012

Margaret E. West, of Fort Mill, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at a local hospital; she was 75. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Christ The King Church in Charlotte. To plant a tree in memory of Margaret E. West, visit the Tribute Store .

Lawrence  'Larry' Martire

Lawrence 'Larry' Martire

Nov 26, 2012

Lawrence 'Larry' Martire, 81, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at CMC-Pineville. He is survived by his wife, Arlene and numerous family members. Services will be held at a later date in New York. To plant a tree in memory of Lawrence 'Larry' Martire, visit the Tribute Store .

Kaydence  Marie Barker

Kaydence Marie Barker

Nov 24, 2012

Services are private.

Eleanor  A. Molloy

Eleanor A. Molloy

Nov 23, 2012

Eleanor Molloy, 82, passed away in her home on Friday, November 23, 2012. She is survived by her two daughters; one son and her extended family. Services will be held at a later date. To plant a tree in memory of Eleanor A. Molloy, visit the Tribute Store .

Robert Finley

Robert Finley

Nov 22, 2012

Mr. Robert Edward Finley, age 82, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 in his home. He was born in Lesslie, SC on June 14, 1930 to the late Charles Andrew Jackson Finley and Bessie Jane Cauthen Finley. Mr. Finley served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. He was a retired...

Gary  L. Hall

Gary L. Hall

Nov 22, 2012

Gary L. Hall, 75, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 in Rock Hill, SC. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children and extended family. Services will be private. To plant a tree in memory of Gary L. Hall, visit the Tribute Store .

Mary  Jane Martinez

Mary Jane Martinez

Nov 21, 2012

Mary Jane Martinez (Murphy), 74 passed away on November 21, 2012, after a long illness. A Nurse by education, she spent 40 years as an Industrial Nurse, Health & Safety Coordinator and Personnel Manager for Libby, McNeil & Libby and Robert Bosch Corporation. She helped and aided countless people in her life, she will be missed....

Laurance Malara

Laurance Malara

Nov 19, 2012

Rock Hill - Mr. Laurance Malara, 63, of 3421 Pine Hill Road, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at Piedmont Medical Center. Memorial services to celebrate his life will be 2 PM Sunday, November 25th, at his residence, 3421 Pine Hill Rd., Rock Hill, S.C., 29732, with Rev. Colleen Tiffany officiating. Laurance Malara was born in Paterson, New Jersey on...

Jeanne Riipi

Jeanne Riipi

Nov 18, 2012

Jeanne Riippi passed away in her sleep on Sunday November 18th. She is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years Chuck. Jeanne was the oldest of five children born (May 7th, 1947), to George and Carolyn Ayres. She had two sisters Marilyn (deceased), Nancy, and two brothers John and Robert. Jeanne had eight children Rita (deceased), Tommy (deceased), Bill,...

Elsie  Cathy Baker

Elsie Cathy Baker

Nov 18, 2012

Elsie Cathy Baker, of Evans, GA., passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012, at the age of 80. Her parents, Alva Snow and Eunice Evelyn Alley Tibbetts, a granddaughter Kathryn Goodman and her husband, Billy T. Baker, preceded her in death. She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She is survived by her children; Billy T. (Ann) Baker, Jr....

Linda  Castrilli Smith

Linda Castrilli Smith

Nov 17, 2012

Linda C. Smith, 62, of Tega Cay, SC passed away on Saturday, November 17, after a two year struggle with cancer. Linda was born in New York City, the only child of Faye and Louis Castrilli. She was a graduate of Dominican Academy High School, and received her B.A. from Fordham University in 1971. She married...

Ruby  Mckee Henry

Ruby Mckee Henry

Nov 16, 2012

Ruby McKee Henry, 84, of Rock Hill passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 at Piedmont Medical Center. Born in Lockhart, SC, Mrs. Henry was a long time member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Her favorite interests included music and dancing. Mrs. Henry was a retired from the South Carolina Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. She is survived by her husband,...

Marcene  Baker Hayes

Marcene Baker Hayes

Nov 13, 2012

Mrs. Lera Marcene Baker Hayes, 91, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Westminster Manor. Mrs. Hayes was born on November 20, 1920 to the late Rev. Arthur William and Maude Olive Baker in Lancaster, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Drennan Hayes. She is survived by her daughters Lera Olivia...

Ronald Miller

Ronald Miller

Nov 11, 2012

Ronald Miller SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL - Ronald Miller, 63, of St. Augustine, died suddenly while jogging on Sunday, November 11, 2012. He was born to Florence and Henry Miller of Buffalo, NY where he spent his youth. Ron graduated from Marietta College in 1971. It was there he met Lynn Smith, the love of his life....

Walter  C. Clark

Walter C. Clark

Nov 9, 2012

Walter Clark, 81, born and raised in Auburn, NY, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 in Charlotte, NC where he has been a resident since 2005. Walter was the son of the late, Kathryn Wade Clark and Charles "Sonny" Clark. He was a professional musician for many years performing in many bands playing trumpet and...

Catherine Bookout

Catherine Bookout

Nov 9, 2012

Catherine Aline Robinson Bookout, 96, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died November 9, 2012 at Piedmont Medical Center after a brief illness. Catherine was born on March 14, 1916 in Lake City, Florida to the late Thomas J. Robinson and Pamela Clark Robinson. She was a longtime member of Bethesda resbyterian Church, worked for over 30 years with the...

Betty  Steen Johnson

Betty Steen Johnson

Nov 8, 2012

Betty Johnson ROCK HILL - Betty Jane Steen Johnson, 77, of 1842 Sturgis Road, died Thursday, November 8, 2012, at the Wayne T. Ptrick Hospice House. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, at Grandview Memorial Park, Cherry Road, with Pastor Ted A. Tinker officiating. Born in Lockhardt, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Steen and...