Obituaries

Jacob D. Bowman

Jun 18, 2024

Jacob D. Bowman of Fort Mill, South Carolina, peacefully passed into the hands of our Lord Tuesday morning, June 18, 2024, with his family by his side.

Born September 20, 1933, Jake joined the United States Air Force at age 17, where he proudly served his country for 23 years. After he retired from the Air Force,...

Rajyalakshmi Piduru

Jun 17, 2024

Palmetto Funeral Home is serving the family of Rajyalakshmi Piduru.

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Cory Neil Barnes

Jun 17, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Cory Neil Barnes, 35, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Emmanuel Nazarene Church, 998 Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 with the Revs. Jonathan Pannell, Eddie Williams, and Alex Fetterson, officiating. ...

Carol Louise (Grubbs) Ballard

Jun 15, 2024

Carol Louise (Grubbs) Ballard of Chester County, SC went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 15, 2024, at MUSC Health in Lancaster, SC, after an extended illness.

Carol was born on March 28, 1946, in the Karns Community of Knox County, near Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Oscar Lewis and Mildred (Scarbrough) Grubbs. She was...

Daniel Floyd Parks

Jun 15, 2024

Daniel Floyd Parks, 73, of York, South Carolina, peacefully passed away at his home with his family by his side after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. Born January 22, 1951, a native of Rock Hill, he was the son of the late James Allen and Margaret Platt Parks. As a teenager, Danny played guitar and organ in a band...

Marjorie "Marge" Arlene Harris

Jun 14, 2024

Marjorie “Marge” Arlene Harris, 86, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, peacefully passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born October 7, 1937, a native of Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles Meredith and Mildred Welever Meredith. Marge graduated from DeVilbiss High School where she met and married her high...

Anthony Joseph Redman

Jun 12, 2024

Anthony Joseph Redman, 51, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 12, 2024 at home, surrounded by his beloved wife, Nataliya Redman and his children, Nicholas (16), Nataliya (14), and Elijah (9)

Terry Kearns

Jun 12, 2024

Terry Culp Kearns went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 12th after a long-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born March 14th, 1949, to Hazel & Sara Culp. She Married Johnny Kearns on October 17th, 1967, and together they had 2 children, Deirdre & Cliff. She worked for many years at Fort Mill Family Practice serving the...

Laura Ann Deneen

Jun 11, 2024

Laura Ann Deneen, of Rock Hill, SC peacefully entered into rest on June 11, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1949 in Chicago, IL.

Laura's life was marked by her dedication to her career where she excelled in various roles including bookkeeper, human resource manager, real estate agent, and later as a self-employed business owner and...

Mildred "Mickey" Marie (Gardner) Campbell

Jun 11, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mildred “Mickey” Marie (Gardner) Campbell, age 94, on 06-11-2024 in Sarasota, Florida. Mickey was born on 07-14-1929 in Aurora, Illinois and was raised in Geneva, IL. She worked as a telephone operator for Illinois Bell, a cafeteria worker for Troy School District, and a clerk at Sarasota...

John Martin (Marty) Edens

Jun 8, 2024

John Martin (Marty) Edens, aged 70, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He is a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved him.

Marty was born on February 12, 1954, in Columbia, SC, where he spent his formative...

Juanita Alice Mcafee Thompson

Jun 7, 2024

York, SC – Juanita Alice McAfee Thompson passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Piedmont Medical Center.

Mrs. Thompson chose in lieu of a funeral and visitation to have a Celebration of Life picnic that will be scheduled in the coming weeks. The family will receive family and friends at the home of Bonnie...

Janet Marie Rzonca

Jun 4, 2024

Janet Marie Rzonca, 56, of Charlotte, NC and formerly of Chanhassen, MN, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Janet was born on July 18th, 1967 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, daughter of William and Frances Lacek.

Outgoing, with an infectious smile, Janet attracted...

Jeffrey Hope Hammond

Jun 1, 2024

Jeffrey Hope Hammond, born on June 6, 1966, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Rock Hill on June 1, 2024, at the age of 57.

Jeff was the cherished son of Lydia Hope Hammond and the late Roger Warren Hammond. He is survived by his devoted mother, Lydia, and his siblings...

Peter Michael Brennan

May 25, 2024

Peter Michael Brennan died in the early morning of May 25. A longtime resident of Huntington, New York, he and Elizabeth Brennan, his wife of 54 years, had moved to The Villages in Florida in 2020, and then to Fort Mill, South Carolina, in 2021, to be closer to family. Last November, he and Elizabeth celebrated his 80th birthday...

Alf H. Gruener

May 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Alf H. Gruener, best known as “Paps” to us. Born and raised in Germany, Bavaria to be exact, Paps carried a deep devotion and love for his roots. It was a mantra he lived by every day: two precious things to give your children: one...

Donald E. Mintz

May 23, 2024

Donald Mintz was born on August 30, 1965 to Willie Frances Young. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Robert L. Young and Roy Mintz.

Donald, a true "Jack of all Trades", attended Rock Hill schools. He mastered the art of remodeling homes, turning it into his livelihood. His exceptional drawing skills and incredible attention to...

Sudesh Bala Shah

May 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of our beloved mother, Sudesh Shah, on May 22, 2024. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Sudesh was born on May 13, 1950, in Nairobi, Kenya. She...

Melinda "Mendy" Durham Patterson

May 21, 2024

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Melinda “Mendy” Durham Patterson, 52, of Lancaster, South Carolina passed away in the presence of family and friends.

Mendy was born on November 14, 1971, in Salisbury, Maryland, daughter of Donald Durham and Beverly Durham. She spent her childhood in Salisbury and graduated from Parkside High School where she was a member...

Theodore "Ted" Abraham Sandstrom

May 21, 2024

Theodore “Ted” Sandstrom passed away at the age of 43 on 21 May 2024 and made this way into the arms of our Lord. Ted was devoted Christian and resident of Rock Hill, SC. Ted graduated from Grantsburg High School in Grantsburg, WI. Ted will always be remembered for his humility, kindness to others, his hard work ethic, and...