Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Archie Stringer

Archie Stringer

Jul 24, 2011

Archie A. Stringer, 94, 4351 Madonna Drive, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011 at his residence. A native of Chauvin, LA, Mr. Stringer was born August 7, 1916 a son of the late Alexander Martial and Martha Duplantis Stringer. He was a retired pipe fitter, attended L.S.U., was a US Army veteran of 82nd Airborne 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment with...

Linda  Faye Alewine

Linda Faye Alewine

Jul 24, 2011

On August 27th, 1952 an Angel was born. Linda Nornie Landers was taken from us on Sunday, July 24th after a long illness. Preceded in death by her father, Otho Landers, shes survived by her mother, Nellie Call, sister, Jeanette Gilbert Landers, brother, Gene Landers, all of Sissonville, sons Dewayne Bowles of Indian Land, SC, Gene...

Ezra Santiago Rossmann Perez

Ezra Santiago Rossmann Perez

Jul 22, 2011

Fort Mill, SC Ezra Santiago Rossmann Perez age 10 passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 at Presbyterian Main Hospital in Charlotte. Born on October 25, 2000 in Santa Rosa, California, Ezra was a student at Springfield Elementary School in Fort Mill and a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents Raul and...

Richard  J. Clark

Richard J. Clark

Jul 22, 2011

Tega Cay, SC Mr. Richard J. Clark passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 at his home on Lake Wylie. Born in East St. Louis, Illinois a son of the late Edmond and Olivia Urke Clark. Mr. Clark was retired as National Director of Real Estate for Sears and a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church...

David Tawse,  Jr.

David Tawse, Jr.

Jul 20, 2011

Mr. David "Dave" Tawse, 49 died suddenly on July 20th in Rock Hill, SC.. He was born in Enfield, CT. Dave is predeceased by his parents, David and Marjorie Tawse and his brother John. Dave is a graduate of the University of Hartford (CT) and employed by MTS, Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dave was a humble soul...

Juanita Annett Benik Smith

Juanita Annett Benik Smith

Jul 19, 2011

Juanita Annett "Anita" Benik Smith, passed away September 16, 2011 with her loving family and sweetheart by her side. Her loving kindness and generosity to all will be deeply missed. Everyone that knew her and met her knew of her genuine concern for them. Her gardening, crafts and amazing cooking she shared with everyone. She truly gave from her heart....

Mary  Jenny Pearson

Mary Jenny Pearson

Jul 19, 2011

Mrs. T.H. (Mary Jenny "Precious") Pearson, former beloved educator of the Rock Hill School District expired recently at her home. The funeral will be this Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Epiphany Lutheran Church with the Reverend Jeff Lingle officiating. Precious was the daughter of the late Bishop Plato Massey and Nan Jones Massey. She was a retired educator who elevated...

Rudi Geister

Rudi Geister

Jul 15, 2011

Fort Mill, SC Rudi Geister age 82 died Friday, July 15th 2011 at his home in Sun City Carolina Lakes. Born in Germany a son of the late Wilhelm and Maria Arndtt Geister. Mr. Geister was owner/operator of Blue Print Business. Survivors include his wife Charlotte Geister of Fort Mill; daughter Evelin Geister. Funeral Service will...

Jane  Grove Klinglesmith

Jane Grove Klinglesmith

Jul 15, 2011

Fort Mill, SC Jane Grove Klinglesmith age 92 passed away Friday, July 15th 2011 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. Born in Indiana a daughter of the late Frank and Henrietta Guernsey Grove. Mrs. Klinglesmith was retired from General Electric and member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in Charlotte. Survivors include her daughter...

Buster  Eugene Long

Buster Eugene Long

Jul 14, 2011

Mr. Buster Eugene Long, 81, of 2688 Starnes Drive, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011. A native of Rock Hill, Buster was a son of the late Lloyd and Agnes Long. Born on February 25, 1930 he was employed by JP Stevens Industrial for many years, and was a minister for over forty years. He was also a faithful member...

Teresa  Archer Yochem

Teresa Archer Yochem

Jul 13, 2011

Teresa Yochem ROCK HILL - Teresa Archer Yochem, 49, of 1825 Sturgis Road, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at her home. Born in Charlotte, Teresa was the daughter of the late James David Archer and Mary Moses Archer. We know you enjoyed spending time with Harleigh. Chasing her around the house. You enjoyed going out on the boat with...

Lizzie  Mae Mccoy

Lizzie Mae Mccoy

Jul 11, 2011

Evangelist Lizzie Mae McCoy, of 994 Magnolia Drive, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at Piedmont Medical Center. A native of York County, Evangelist Lizzie McCoy was born a daughter of the late Sam A and Arlethea Miller Robinson. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy (Temple of Praise) where she was assistant pastor, and was...

Edward  A. Widrick

Edward A. Widrick

Jul 11, 2011

Edward Arlon Widrick, 77, of 8821 Island Point Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Watertown and Lowville entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 11, 2011. He was born June 21, 1934, in Naumburg, New York, to the late Andrew M. and Nancy Leis Widrick. He attended Naumburg area schools. He entered into the Army on May 22, 1953, and...

Massey Faile,Jr.

Massey Faile,Jr.

Jul 9, 2011

Massey Coley Faile, Jr., 38, of 910 Lucky Two, passed away Saturday, July, 9, 2011 at Carolina's Medical Center-Main in Charlotte. A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Faile was born August 24, 1972 to Kathy Sutton Johnston of Edgemoor and the late Massey Coley Faile, Sr. He was a self-employed carpenter and member of Friendship United Methodist Church. Surviving in...

David  Brice Turney

David Brice Turney

Jul 8, 2011

David Turney ROCK HILL - David Brice Turney, 75, of 923 Standard St., Apt. 110, died Saturday, July 08, 2011, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, at Whitesell Funeral Home, with Rev. Barry Yates officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Cherry Road. A native of Rock Hill, David is the son of the...

Carissa  Autumn Rustin

Carissa Autumn Rustin

Jul 8, 2011

Carissa Autumn Kollman, 23 years of age, died suddenly on July 8, 2011 at CMC in Charlotte. She is the youngest and beloved daughter of Christopher and Pamela Kollman of Fort Mill, SC. The family will receive visitors on Friday July 15th, 2011 from 6:30pm -8:30pm at Palmetto Funeral Home, 2049 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill,...

Staff Sgt Thomas J. 'Tj' Dudley

Staff Sgt Thomas J. 'Tj' Dudley

Jul 7, 2011

Staff Sergeant Thomas J. TJ Dudley 29, of Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Fort Mill, SC, was killed during combat operations in Helmand province of Afghanistan, Thursday July 7th. SSgt. Dudley was a proud father of three and devoted husband. A pilar of his community, SSgt. Dudley was also named Captain of the Haws Run...

Frank  William Saxon

Frank William Saxon

Jul 7, 2011

Rock Hill, S.C. - Frank William Saxon, 62, beloved husband, father, grandfather and proud Vietnam Veteran, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, July 7, 2011, his loving wife by his side to the end. Frank proudly served in the U.S. Army, 1st Infantry Division, 16th Battalion, Recon 1 (THE BIG RED ONE). His military honors include the Vietnam Service...

Peggy  Susan Wheeler

Peggy Susan Wheeler

Jul 6, 2011

Peggy Wheeler ROCK HILL - Peggy Susan Wheeler, 61, of 1033 Quail Meadow Rd., died Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Piedmont Medical Center. Memorial services will be 6:00 PM Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Whitesell Funeral Home. The family will receive friends an hour before the service. Born in Gastonia, she is the daughter of the late Gene Ferguson...

John  Lee Price  Sr.

John Lee Price Sr.

Jul 2, 2011

FORT MILL - John Lee Price Sr., 81, of 139 Brookmead Dr., died Saturday, July 2, 2011, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at Honaker Funeral Home in Honaker, VA.. Burial will be in the River Mountain Cemetery. Born in Honaker, VA., he is the son of the late Samuel Columbus Price and Myrtie Honaker...