Obituaries

Obituaries

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

George Holden

George Holden

Apr 15, 2012

George Albert Holden of Fort Mill, passed away April 15, 2012 at a local hospice residence, he was 80 years old. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Fort Jackson National Cemetery with military honors. To plant a tree in memory of George Holden, visit the Tribute Store .

Gertrude  "Trudy" Simpson

Gertrude "Trudy" Simpson

Apr 10, 2012

Gertrude "Trudy" Hill Simpson, 73, of 1566 Mustang Drive, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Piedmont Medical Center. A native of Rock Hill, Mrs. Simpson was born November 12, 1938 daughter of the late James Reuben and Mary Scott Hill. She was retired and was a member of Edgemoor A.R.P. church. In addition to her parents she was preceded...

John  Robert Moore

John Robert Moore

Apr 9, 2012

Mr. John Robert Moore passed away April 9, 2012, he was 74. Mr. Moore was born on November 1, 1937 to the late, Robert and Ruth Moore of Charlotte, NC. He worked as a sub-contractor in Charlotte and was well known as a wallpaper hanger. Many of his passions involved the outdoors, such as hunting and...

Lucas Blount

Lucas Blount

Apr 9, 2012

Monroe, NC Lucas Enrique Martinez Blount age 17, died Monday, April 9, 2012 at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. He was born in Mecklenburg County on March 21, 1995, the son of Jimmy and Carmen (Martinez) Blount Jr. of Monroe. Lucas was in the 10 th grade at Piedmont High School in Monroe. He loved...

Mary Frances Nichols Harper

Mary Frances Nichols Harper

Apr 7, 2012

Mrs. Mary Frances Nichols Harper, 65, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012 at CMC - Mercy. A native of York, Frances was a daughter of the late James Dever and Eunice S. Nichols. Born February 19, 1947 she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Frances valued family, gardening, and cooking. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Dennis "Dink" Charles Kennett

Dennis "Dink" Charles Kennett

Apr 6, 2012

Dink Kennett ROCK HILL - Dennis "Dink" Charles Kennett, 59, of 663 Annafrel St., died Friday, April 6, 2012, at Piedmont Medical Center. Funeral services have been cancelled for Wednesday. Burial will be private. Born in Union, S.C., Dink is the son of Katherine L. Privette and the late Charles Franklin Kennett. Anyone who knew Dink was keenly aware...

Faye  T. Wilson

Faye T. Wilson

Apr 5, 2012

Mrs. Faye Wilson, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012, she was 85 years old. Faye was born to John Westley Tipton and Lela Brooks Tipton on September 1, 1926 in Fountain City, Tenn. She attended Central High School in Knoxville and became the Dining Room Manager for an upscale dining establishment in Knoxville called 'The Regis'...

Ralph  Charles Vincent

Ralph Charles Vincent

Apr 4, 2012

Rock Hill - Ralph Charles Vincent, 89, of 1988 Indian Trail, died Wednesday, April 04, 2012, at CMC - Main. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2012, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Catawba Ward. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral at the church. Burial will be in...

Diane Elizabeth Shepherd Denson

Diane Elizabeth Shepherd Denson

Apr 3, 2012

Rock Hill - Mrs. Diane Elizabeth Shepherd Denson, 74, of 4711 Saluda Road, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2012, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint, Rock Hill Ward. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral at the church. Burial will...

Margaret Ann Stephens Wingate

Margaret Ann Stephens Wingate

Apr 3, 2012

Mrs. Margaret Ann Stephens Wingate, 74, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. A native of Greenville, Margaret was a daughter of the late John Roscoe and Edna West Stephens. Born October 1, 1937 she was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church where she served on the church board, was a member of...

Mary Garrison

Mary Garrison

Apr 2, 2012

Mary Orr Garrison, 67, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. A native of Rock Hill, Mary was a daughter of Roy and Elizabeth "Pinkie" Orr. Born October 28, 1944 she worked as the manager for Carriage Hills Apartments in Chester, and was of the Methodist faith. Mary had a true...

Margaret  Josephine Schanck

Margaret Josephine Schanck

Apr 2, 2012

Margaret Josephine Schanck, 81, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House. Services will be held at a later date in Longbranch, New Jersey.

Barbara Kalb

Barbara Kalb

Apr 1, 2012

Mrs. Barbara Kalb, while surrounded by her family, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012, she was 92. Mrs. Kalb was born in Germany on January 27, 1920 and came to the United States 25 years ago to be with her daughter. Mrs. Kalb is survived by her daughter, Margot K. York of Fort Mill, SC; grandson,...

Richard Miller

Richard Miller

Mar 30, 2012

Richard Lee "Ricky" Miller, 64, passed away Friday, March 30, 2012 at his home. A native of Greenville, SC, Mr. Miller was born December 22, 1947 son of the late James and Geneva Davis Miller Cudd. He was a chemical operator and a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife Karen W. Miller; three brothers Tommy, Buck and Don Miller...

Charles  Burl Bowker,  Jr

Charles Burl Bowker, Jr

Mar 30, 2012

FORT MILL - Charles "Chuck" Burl Bowker Jr., 54, of Fort Mill, SC; formally of Charlotte, NC, went to ride with the Angels in Heaven on March 30, 2012. He was born on August 24, 1957 in Mecklenburg County to the Late Charles Bowker, Sr. and Jennie Bowker. He was also preceded in death by his beloved brother, Buddy...

Donald  Chase Knuschke

Donald Chase Knuschke

Mar 29, 2012

Fort Mill, SC Donald Chase Knuschke age 81 passed away March 29th 2012 at the Carolinas Speciality Hospital in Charlotte. Born in Providence Rhode Island a son of the late Louis and Edith Broadhead Knuschke. Mr. Knuschke was retired from IBM as a education engineer, a mason and member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in...

Carlton  "Buster" Butler,  Jr.

Carlton "Buster" Butler, Jr.

Mar 29, 2012

Mr. Carlton "Buster" Butler, Jr., 51, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 at his home. A native of Chicago, Buster was a son of Carlton and Cynthia Butler, Sr. Born August 20, 1960 he worked in maintenance for many years with various apartment complexes in the area. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and NASCAR dearly. He was also a...

William  R. Thirlwell

William R. Thirlwell

Mar 26, 2012

William Richard"Dick" Thirlwell of 1246 McGill Pond Lane, Rock Hill, SC, formerlyof Chapin, SC, died March 26, 2012. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky,July 20, 1937, to the late Rev. William B. Thirlwell and Veda Age Thirlwell. After graduating fromhigh school in Jacksonville, Florida,he attended Stetson University in Deland, Florida. He was president of hisfraternity Delta Sigma Phi. Upon graduating,...

Catherine  Emily Keller

Catherine Emily Keller

Mar 25, 2012

Mrs. Catherine Emily Keller, 57, of Fort Mill, passed away Sunday March 25th, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville, NC. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Mrs. Keller was the daughter of Richard Koehler and the late Catherine Haussmann Koehler. Catherine was an accountant for Schenker International, Norfolk, Virginia and attended St. Philip Neri Catholic Church....

Tommy  Hazel Elkins

Tommy Hazel Elkins

Mar 25, 2012

Mr. Tommy Hazel Elkins, 58, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his residence. A native of Rock Hill Tommy was the son of Melvin and Barbara Elkins. Born August 29, 1953 he worked for Comporium Communications for many years as a cable splicer, and was of the Baptist faith. Tommy loved his family especially his children and grandchildren. He...