Obituaries

Nov 19, 2024

With her grown babies by her side, Mary Govin passed gently on November 19, 2024 in Rock Hill, SC. She was born November 7, 1944 in Boston, MA. Daughter of the late John and Catherine (McDonough) Timmons.

Throughout her life Spectacle Island was a place Mum endlessly returned. Whether physical,  in memory, or in spirit. Shared memories...

Nov 19, 2024

Marianne was born on January 26, 1930 to the late Leon Martin Pollander and Mary Louise Outterbridge Pollander in Hartford, Connecticut. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Earl Jones III of 67 of years; brother Peter Martin Pollander and granddaughter Megan Elizabeth Jones.

She is survived by her brother Leon Martin Pollander “Buddy” and three...

Nov 17, 2024

Martha Blanton, 82, beloved Maw Maw, mother, and friend entered into eternal rest on November 17th surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beacon of love and compassion whose complete selflessness touched everyone who knew her. She had a boundless capacity to love and gave more of herself than seemed possible. Born to Chester and Maude...

Nov 17, 2024

Tega Cay, SC – Mr. Gary Paul Babinec, 78, died unexpectantly on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center, Fort Mill surrounded by his family.

A native of Utica, NY, Mr. Babinec was a son of the late Paul John Babinec and Genevieve Hadzjak Babinec.    Gary will be remembered as a man that loved his family...

Nov 16, 2024

Frankie Padilla Hernandez, conocido por su risa y por su amor a la vida falleció Noviembre 16, 2024 a la edad de 21. Nacido en Mayo 1, 2003, Frankie dejó su marca en nuestra vidas como un buen hijo, hermano cariñoso, y siempre un amigo honesto. En el momento de su fallecimiento Frankie vivía en Fort Mill, South Carolina,...

Nov 16, 2024

Harvey Clay Johnson, 86, of Edgemoor, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born November 27, 1937, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Howard Taft Johnson and Eva Dell Johnson. After graduating high school, Harvey entered into the United States Army where he served for a time in Germany. Harvey made a career in truck...

Nov 16, 2024

Jonathan William McCallister, 46, of Fort Mill, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born Thursday, June 15th, 1978, he was the son of David K. McCallister and Diane L. McCallister.

Jon was preceded in death by his brother, Justin Robert McCallister.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 18,...

Nov 15, 2024

Elbert A. Thorstensen passed peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, November 15, 2024.  Born on January 19, 1937 in Tyler, MN to Erik and Esther (Hansen) Thorstensen, the 5th of 7 children and youngest son.  After graduating high school in 1956, he moved to Milwaukee, WI.  In 1960 he was enlisted into the Army where he served 2 years...

Nov 14, 2024

Gerald Bleyer Gauthier (Jerry) passed away at the age of 76 in Fort Mill, South Carolina from pancreatic cancer, with his family by his side.  He was a beloved husband and a caring, involved, loving father of four. Despite a tough year of battling cancer he enjoyed many visits with his children throughout the year, and was even able...

Nov 12, 2024

Patricia Ann Kujawski, “Pat”, 85, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Smithtown, NY, peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 12, at home surrounded by her children.

In addition to her parents, Joseph & Nora Przywara, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Kujawski, her brothers Joseph & Robert Przywara and her granddaughter, Kayla...

Nov 12, 2024

Edwin Sam Alexander was born in Tamil Nadu, India in 1940. He was a deeply God-fearing man with many Christian virtues and dimensions.  After graduating M.Phil. from Madras Christian College at age 21, his professional career ranged from teaching in Assam to managing various rubber estates in South India. His expertise in the rubber trade was widely appreciated, both...

Nov 11, 2024

John Paul Mack, 29, of Rock Hill, South Carolina departed this world and began his final journey toward the open arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 11, 2024.

In addition to his loving parents Tim and Debbie Mack of Rock Hill, he is survived by his grandparents Charles and Ann Grim of Rock Hill,...

Nov 11, 2024

Rock Hill, SC -  Mr. Kevin Eugene Poplin, 61, went to be with our Lord on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Piedmont Medical Center with his wife, Cathy and his girls around him.

He was born in Bakersfield, CA on February 12, 1963, and was a son of the late Paul and Delores Poplin of Alabama.

Nov 9, 2024

Betty Jean Eckels, Born April 21, 1931 in Hendersonville, North Carolina entered into eternal rest peacefully, surrounded by family members on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 in Fort Mill, South Carolina after a long and wonderful life.  A daughter of Robert Brownlow Smith and Blanche Elizabeth Jones (Smith) of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Betty was predeceased by her sisters, Norma Irene...

Nov 7, 2024

On Thursday November 7th, 2024, Edward "Stan" Shealy gained his wings and went peacefully home with the Lord. He was raised in Connecticut, a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Great Barrington, MA and retired from Wassaic State School as a Manager. In 2005, he relocated to Greensboro, NC where he began his entrepreneurship journey with...

Nov 6, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Parr, lovingly known as Betsy, 71, of Roebuck, SC passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born and raised in Spartanburg, SC, she graduated from Dorman High School in 1971. At the youthful age of 19, she met a sailor from Ohio (Rick Parr) who knew (the moment he saw her red hair) that he was going to...

Nov 4, 2024

Tega Cay, SC – Helga Wuensche, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home the morning of Monday, November 4th, surrounded by her family.  A devoted wife and mother.

Memorial service will be private. Visitation 7-9 PM Monday, November18, at the Tega Cay Shore Club.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the...

Nov 4, 2024

Lourdes Catalina Burns passed away on November 4, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lourdes was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba on February 13, 1950. After losing her mother at a young age, she relocated with her father, sister, and brother to the United States in 1961 due to the political situation in Cuba at the time. They eventually settled in...

Nov 4, 2024

Rock Hill, SC - Linda Lee Safrit Sutton passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 4th, 2024.  A graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery, 4290 Old York Rd, Rock Hill, SC, on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at 10:30 am.  Visitation will follow.  Pastor Jonathan Pannell of Emmanuel Nazarene Church will perform the service.

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Nov 3, 2024

Jean B. Nelms, 82, a resident of Fort Mill, SC, passed away Nov 3rd, 2024, at Atrium Hospital in Charlotte, NC, due to complications from an ongoing illness. Jean was born on July 21st, 1942, in Tarboro, NC, to the late Claude and Mae Beach. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James L. Nelms,...