Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Wilma  W. Parkis

Wilma W. Parkis

Oct 20, 2009

Wilma W.Lazear Parkis walked into the arms of her savior on October 20, 2009. She lived a very rich long like of 89 years. She was the daughter of the late Dr. William and Grace Lazear from Derby Iowa. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard Lazear, Howard Lazear, and Gerald Lazear, and one sister, Mary Schlafke. She...

Gerald  Dexter Ghent

Gerald Dexter Ghent

Oct 15, 2009

Mr. Gerald D. Ghent Sr., 85, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice in Rock Hill. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Grandview Memorial Park on Cherry Road with Reverend Jim Moss officiating. Born on July 26, 1924 in Fort Collins, Colorado, to John and Jane Ghent,...

Kenneth  Earl Grose

Kenneth Earl Grose

Oct 13, 2009

Kenneth Earl Grose, 59, of 5316 Mt. Gallant Road, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at his residence. A native of Pensacola, Fl, Mr. Grose was born August 15, 1950 a son of the late Jacob Earl and Virginia Delrhea Grose. He was a computer analyst with Springs Indutries. Mr. Grose was a beloved husband and father and will be...

Herbert  Roosevelt Blue

Herbert Roosevelt Blue

Oct 11, 2009

ROCK HILL - Herbert R. Blue, 82, of 261 S. Herlong Ave.,died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at Unihealth PAC of Rock Hill. A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Laurelwwod Cemetery. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to www.whitesellfuneralhome.com.

Mamie  Banister Galloway

Mamie Banister Galloway

Oct 10, 2009

Mamie Banister Galloway departed this life and arrived in her heavenly home Saturday, October 10, 2009. A native of Anderson County, SC, Mrs. Galloway was born November 12, 1932, a daughter of the late J.T. and Rossie Davis Banister. She was a life-long Christian, a loving wife, a devoted mother and grandmother and great grandmother, and a special friend to...

Kenneth  Lee Brooks

Kenneth Lee Brooks

Oct 9, 2009

Kenneth Lee Brooks Kenneth Lee Brooks, 43 of Rock Hill, formerly of Georgia, passed away Friday October 9, 2009 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. Born in November 20, 1965 in Charlotte NC; a son of the late Leroy and Joyce Whitener Brooks. Mr. Brooks worked for the Waffle House Inc. Survivors include his...

Penny Medford

Penny Medford

Oct 6, 2009

Rock Hill - Mrs. Penny Medford of 1911 Smith's Circle, Rock Hill went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. She was born July 11, 1946, in Gastonia, N.C., to the late Lorene Mullinax and was preceded in death by her stepfather, JW Mullinax. She was a member of Oakwood Acres Baptist Church, where she...

Gary  Wayne Nicosia

Gary Wayne Nicosia

Oct 1, 2009

ROCK HILL - Gary Wayne Nicosia, 56, 0f 1569 Brentfield Drive, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Piedmont Medical Center. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Saint Johns United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ken Owens officiating. Burial will be in Laurelwood Cemetery. Born in Oak Hill, W.Va., Gary is the son of Mary...

Charles Moran

Charles Moran

Sep 30, 2009

Catawba- Charles Sherman Moran, 52, of 766 Will Jones Circle, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Carolina's Medical Center. Memorial services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday at Oakdale Baptist Church, with Mike Welch officiating. Born in War Eagle, West Virginia, Charles was a retired professional truck driver. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather and American. He loved the...

Radford  E. King

Radford E. King

Sep 29, 2009

Radford E. King, 84, of 962 Quail Drive, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at his residence. A native of Macon, GA, Mr. King was born May 29, 1925 a son of the late H.C. and Pearl Griffin King. He was a Graduate of Mercer University, member of the Army Air Force during WW II having served in the C.B.I....

Grady Estes

Grady Estes

Sep 27, 2009

Rock Hill - Mr. Grady Morrison "Buddy" Estes, Jr., of Rock Hill, passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at home. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Grey Estes; his parents Morrison Estes, Sr., former mayor of Ebenezer Township, and Josephine Irene King Estes. Also preceding him in death were his...

Scott  Christopher Johnson

Scott Christopher Johnson

Sep 23, 2009

Scott Christopher Johnson, 39, of 435 N Confederate Avenue, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at home. A memorial service will be held Friday at 5:00pm at his residence.

Richie Branham

Richie Branham

Sep 22, 2009

Rock Hill - Richard "Richie" Alan Branham, 38, of 1506 Nicholson Avenue, died Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Piedmont Medical Center. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, at Forest Hills Cemetery with Pastor Debbie Dykes officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday night from 6:00 until 7:00 at Whitesell Funeral Home.

Emma  Hope Osborne

Emma Hope Osborne

Sep 21, 2009

Emma Hope Osborne infant daughter of Johnny Ray Osborne and Candie Yvonne Hunter passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 at Piedmont Medical Center.

Jace  Hunter Osborne

Jace Hunter Osborne

Sep 21, 2009

Jace Hunter Osborne infant son of Johnny Ray Osborne and Candie Yvonne Hunter passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 at Piedmont Medical Center.

James  Leo Johnson

James Leo Johnson

Sep 20, 2009

James Leo Johnson, 70, of 487 E Border Road, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Piedmont Medical Center. A native of Charlotte, Mr. Johnson was born September 1, 1939 a son of the late Leon and Lorena White Johnson and was a retired truck driver. Surviving are his wife Carrie Sowers Johnson; a son James P.L. Johnson of Rock...

Margaret  B. Millstead

Margaret B. Millstead

Sep 20, 2009

Margaret B. Millstead, 84, of 604 Cauthen Street, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Unihealth. A native of Newberry County, Mrs. Millstead was born December 9, 1924 a daughter of the late Thad and Daisy Fuller Boyter. She was retired from Celanese as a Lab Technician and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Millstead was preceded in...

Ernest  Leroy Sapp

Ernest Leroy Sapp

Sep 17, 2009

Ernest Leroy Sapp, 88, of 736 N. Confederate Ave., passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at UniHeath in Rock Hill. A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Sapp was born Oct. 31, 1920, a son of the late William Leroy and Pearl Elizabeth Lytle Sapp. He was retired from Busby Electric, a member of Northside Baptist Church and was a World...

Vauncile  Black Drawdy

Vauncile Black Drawdy

Sep 16, 2009

Vauncile Black Drawdy, 81, of 3971 Highway 324, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Agape Rehab. A native of Great Falls, SC, Mrs. Drawdy was born May 6, 1928 a daughter of the late Thomas W. and Mamie Drawdy Black. She was retired from Ostrow Textiles and was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Leroy Drawdy,...

Elizabeth  Smith Stephenson

Elizabeth Smith Stephenson

Sep 13, 2009

Indian Land- Mrs. Ida Elizabeth Smith Stephenson, 86, died September 13, 2009. Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 19, at Banks Presbyterian Church,10012 New Town Road, Marvin, N.C. with Rev. Scott Hilborn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Eastern Star Rites and the family will receive friends afterwards in the fellowship hall. Viewing of...