Obituaries

Sep 26, 2024

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Sep 26, 2024

Richard E. Curran resident of Indian Land SC, formerly from Northville MI, was born on September 13, 1947 passed away 13 days after his 77th birthday on September 26, 2024.

Rich was a United States Air Force Veteran who had been stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. After returning to the states, he began a new...

Sep 25, 2024

Charles Edward "Eddie" Harvell, 53, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Born Wednesday, October 14, 1970, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he was the son of Linda Freeman Flynn. Eddie served in the U.S. Navy where he served for a short time as an aviation ordnanceman. He was a proud carpenter - always working with his hands...

Sep 21, 2024

Dr. James Victor Hartzog, PhD. (85) of Kinston, NC passed away peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2024. Vic joins his wife of 58 years, Emily Cunningham Hartzog, who passed away in October 2023. Vic was a devoted husband and father, a loving son and brother, a devout Christian, a reliable friend, a brilliant chemist, and a man who could fix...

Sep 20, 2024

Johannes C. de Jong, "John", 83, of Fort Mill, SC peacefully passed away Friday September 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born December 25, 1940 in Alkmaar, The Netherlands, John lived a joyous life full of love, laughter and kindness. He was known for his warm smile, playful and fun-loving personality, and unwavering devotion to his wife and...

Sep 20, 2024

Robert Anthony Joseph of Indian Land, S.C. passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024 with family by his side.  Bob was peerless in intellect, generosity, and devotion to family. He was born on October 13, 1941 to the late Anthony E. and Helen E. Joseph and spent the majority of his life in Utica, N.Y.  Bob graduated from Hamilton...

Sep 20, 2024

Gregory Farris Smith, Jr. 60, of Clinton, South Carolina, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. Born Thursday, February 6, 1964, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Gregory Farris Smith and Nancy Sue Harrison Smith.

Gregory is survived by his sisters: Cindy Parker and her husband, Larry, Lynne Saucier and her husband,...

Sep 18, 2024

York, SC – Karen Grace Dyer, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A native of Fresno, California, Karen was the beloved daughter of the late William Schultz and Kathleen Zimmerman Schultz.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 28, 2024...

Sep 14, 2024

Joseph Barnes O'Donnell (JB), born on August 10, 1947, in Granville, New York, passed away peacefully at the Palmetto Patriots Home in Gaffney, South Carolina, on September 14, 2024, at 7:10 pm at the age of 77. After high school, JB proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1971. While stationed in California, he married Donna Lynn...

Sep 14, 2024

Daniel “Mose” Webster Spurlock, III, 76, died peacefully on September 14, 2024 in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Dan was born on August 24, 1948 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Dr. Daniel W Spurlock, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Caroline Postell Spurlock. After graduating from Seaman High School in Topeka, Kansas, he attended Louisiana Tech University where he...

Sep 14, 2024

Bobbie Jean Paul McElhany, 89, of Rock Hill, passed away on September 14, 2024. Born Saturday, February 23, 1935, in Anniston, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Willie Paul and Velma Irene Whitten Paul. Bobbie loved spending time with her family, cooking and entertaining. She enjoyed gardening and if not active with her family you could always...

Sep 8, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Oliver Wayne Estes, 81, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill.

The family will receive friends 5 – 7 pm Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 1127 Manor Close Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732.

A native of Rock Hill, SC Mr. Estes was the son of the...

Sep 7, 2024

Nora Garcia De La Garza, 77, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on September 7, 2024. Born on September 11, 1946, in San Antonio, TX, Nora graduated from Providence Catholic School in 1964, and received her Education Degree from The University of Houston in 1969. She was employed by Texas Employment Commission and the East Baton Rouge Parish Library...

Sep 6, 2024

Robert Lee Zeigler, husband, father, Bob Bob, and Grampy, left this earth and entered his heavenly home on September 6, 2024, in Lancaster, SC. Bob was born in York, PA, on September 17, 1935. He was married to his one love, Cheryl, for 44 years, after he fell in love with her at first sight. Bob was retired from...

Sep 6, 2024

Walkeita Davis Wade, 53, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, with her loving family by her side. A native of Rock Hill, she was born Thursday, January 14, 1971, in Rock Hill, to Walker and Doris (Hinton) Davis. Walkeita was known for her contagious spirit and magnetic energy. Never meeting a stranger, she was always...

Sep 6, 2024

Emanuel Dow, a vibrant and beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away on September 6, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on May 10, 1957, in Sanford, Florida, he was the son of Frank Dow and Theresa Williams. Emanuel lived his life with passion and energy, a love for learning and music, and an unwavering faith in God....

Sep 6, 2024

Emily Mockovciak, 83, passed away quietly in her sleep Friday night, September 6, 2024 at home at Sunflower Springs Assisted Living in Indian Land.

A native of Hudson, New York, Emily was the only daughter of Sam and Anna Maytan. She was a courageous, unflinching, creative woman of valor. She was a mother, executive assistant, interior decorator,...

Sep 6, 2024

Michael P. Krause, 84, of Wayne, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024 in his home holding the love of his life’s hand.

Born on August 3, 1940 in Jersey City, NJ to Anna and Michael Krause, he was the first and only member of his family to attend college. Mike’s career began at Weehawken High...

Sep 5, 2024

Michael Dennis Hopey, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, with his devoted loving wife of 53 years, Jane Walkauskas, by his side after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Mike was preceded in death by his father Michael Hopey and mother Anne Judith Korba Hopey.

Born in Pittsburgh on July...

Sep 4, 2024

Alexander Thomas Mason was born on January 21, 2005, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Alexander was the most kind, tenderhearted, funny, respectful, comical and brilliant young man ever to walk the earth. His love of God, family and justice was evident in everything he said and did. His infectious laugh and smile brightened every room. Alex would show kindness to...