Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Cheryl Hope Kiser

Cheryl Hope Kiser

Jul 2, 2023

Cheryl Hope Kiser passed away on July 2, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center.  She was born in Monroe, NC on December 23, 1955.

Hope was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Helen Adams, her paternal grandparents Aris and Lessie Kiser, her father Luther Burbank Kiser, her mother Shirley Dean Helms Kiser, her older sister Mary Alice...

Patrick Michael Pellegrino, Jr

Patrick Michael Pellegrino, Jr

Jul 1, 2023

Patrick Michael Pellegrino, 50, of 3374 Broach Drive, Catawba, SC, passed away on Saturday June 24, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Patrick Pellegrino and Eloise “Lee” (Troisi) Pellegrino. He was a resident of Catawba South Carolina for the past 4 years and previously resided in Middle Village, New York. He attended Archbishop...

Pete Melrose

Pete Melrose

Jul 1, 2023

John Peter “Pete” Melrose, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the age of 80. He was born on September 27, 1942 in Huntington, NY to John J. Melrose and Grace M. Milliken, both of whom preceded him in death.

After a long career...

Guillermo Horacio Bravo

Guillermo Horacio Bravo

Jul 1, 2023

Guillermo Horacio Bravo, 84 years, of Tega Cay, SC and formerly of Michigan and Florida, entered into rest on Saturday, July 1, 2023. He was born March 15, 1939, in Cali, Colombia, son of the late Teofilo and Adela Bravo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Julio,...

Danny Lee Hill

Danny Lee Hill

Jun 28, 2023

In Memory of Danny Lee Hill Danny Lee Hill went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2023.

The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Lakewood Baptist Church, 3520 Mt Gallant Road, Rock Hill SC.  A memorial service celebrating the life of Danny will...

Wesley Russell Illenz

Wesley Russell Illenz

Jun 28, 2023

Wesley (Wes) Russell Illenz, 24, of York SC passed away at home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.  He was born March 30, 1999 son of Russell Illenz and Angie Conley.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Cathy Illenz.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Gracelyn Illenz; sisters Tiffany...

Roddy Nakasone

Roddy Nakasone

Jun 27, 2023

Roddy Nakasone, 77, Sept 24, 1945, passed on June 27, 2023.

Survived by Son: Brian Nakasone, sisters; Sadie Honda,DorothyToguchi, May Nakasone, Brothers: Harry Nakasone, Thomas Nakasone

Sharon Roddey Cooper

Sharon Roddey Cooper

Jun 27, 2023

March 17, 1954 - June 27, 2023 Fort Lawn, South Carolina - Sharon Roddey Cooper, 69,  passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolina's Medical Center Main.

Graveside Service will be held at 11:00am Monday, July 3rd, 2023 at El Bethel United Methodist Church, 3476 Catawba River Road Fort Lawn, SC 29714. The family...

William Charles Sannwald

William Charles Sannwald

Jun 26, 2023

Mr. William (Bill) Sannwald, 79, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023, surrounded by family.

Born in Middletown, NY he was the son of the late William and Margaret Sannwald.  He was predeceased by his sister, Kathleen Sannwald.  He was a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant with over 22 years of service.  He served in Vietnam...

Joanne Conrad Koonts

Joanne Conrad Koonts

Jun 26, 2023

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Iris Joanne Conrad Koonts, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2023, at her home.

The family will receive friends 4:00 – 5:15 pm Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Faith Rising Community Church, 434 Museum Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.  A funeral service will follow at 5:30...

Charles Allen Wuebben

Charles Allen Wuebben

Jun 26, 2023

Charles Allen Wuebben, 84, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on June 26, 2023. Charles was born on April 27, 1939, in Wynot, Nebraska, to Fred and Evelyn Wuebben. Charles was predeceased by his parents as well as his two sons John Wuebben and Paul Wuebben, and siblings Maurice Wuebben, Claude Wuebben, Norman Wuebben and Deloris Becker. He is...

Charles Richard Bagley

Charles Richard Bagley

Jun 22, 2023

Charles Richard Bagley, Jr of Rock Hill, SC passed away on June 22, 2023.

Charles was a Vietnam Era Air Force Veteran and also had worked at the Bleachery in Rock Hill and also was the General manager of the Rock Hill SC Shrimp boat restaurants. Charles loved sports and reading and has been...

George Lewis Phillip

George Lewis Phillip

Jun 21, 2023

George Lewis Phillip age 47, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at home. He was born July 14, 1975 to Joseph Phillip and Ann Marie Rinker. George was a graduate of Piscataway Vocational & Technical High School. George later graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute. In his spare time he enjoyed life with frequent trips to New Jersey to...

Carl Richard "Ricky" Wright

Carl Richard "Ricky" Wright

Jun 21, 2023

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Carl Richard “Ricky” Wright, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at his home.

The family will receive friends 4 – 6 pm Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Whitesell Funeral Home, 975 Riverview Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730.

A native of York County, Mr....

Diane Samantha Stone

Diane Samantha Stone

Jun 19, 2023

Diane Samantha Stone also known as Sammaw to those that loved her the most, Passed away peacefully on Monday June 19th surrounded by loved ones. Sam was born in Long Beach, California February 4th, 1950 to the late Douglas Dickerson McCoy and Doris Ann Liby McCoy. She was also preceded in death by her late husband Michael Dudley Matthews(...

Mary Viola

Mary Viola

Jun 18, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Viola, 93, Born August 2, 1929 Rock Hill Resident  passed away on Father's Day June 18 2023 at 4:30am at Helms Gordon Assisted Living in Fort Lawn SC.

Mary survived by her Spouse Eddie Viola by his death in Jan 1979, she never remarried.

Mary has two children...

Iris Leazelle (Kitchens)  Mckinney

Iris Leazelle (Kitchens) Mckinney

Jun 18, 2023

Fort Mill, SC - Iris Leazelle McKinney “Zell”, 85, was carried to heaven on Sunday morning, June 18th, 2023, at home in the care of her granddaughter.

She joined her husband, Jack Edward McKinney “Black Jack”; her mother, Maggie Garris; and her three brothers, Bobbie Kitchens, John Billy “JB” Kitchens, and Cecil Lamar King.

Zell...

Walter Kiessling

Walter Kiessling

Jun 16, 2023

Walter Kiessling, 93 of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2023. Walt was born in Newark, NJ, to his parents Walter and Helena Kiessling and moved to Asbury Park, NJ, when he was in grade school.  He graduated from Asbury Park HS in 1947.  After high school, Walt served in the U.S. Air Force for four years...

Gladys Halvorson Beckham

Gladys Halvorson Beckham

Jun 16, 2023

Rock Hill, SC - Gladys Beckham, born July 25, 1921, passed away June 16, 2023 at 6:03 PM at 101 years old at her home.

Visitation will be 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Whitesell Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 1:00 PM.  Burial will be at Grandview Memorial...

Judith Giles Parrish

Judith Giles Parrish

Jun 15, 2023

Judith Giles Parrish, November 2, 1939 - June 15, 2023, Rock Hill, SC

Judith Giles Parrish, 83, passed away Thursday June 15, 2023 at the Wayne T Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. A native of Rock Hill, Judy was born November 2, 1939, daughter of the late Benjamin Frank Giles and...