Obituaries

Obituaries

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

John Henry Splittorf

John Henry Splittorf

Apr 16, 2024

John Henry Splittorf, 80, of Catawba, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the presence of his daughter and niece. Raised in Mantua, Ohio, he was the son of the late Arthur and Henrietta Montjoy Splittorf. John honorably served his country through his time in the United States Army Security Agency. He was known best for his...

Clayton Hugo Menéndez

Clayton Hugo Menéndez

Apr 13, 2024

Clayton Hugo Menéndez, 80, of Clover, SC, passed away on April 13, 2024 He took his last breaths surrounded by his family.  Words can’t describe how much we will miss him. He was born on January 25, 1944, in Guayaquil, Ecuador and became a US Citizen on December 9, 1970.  Clayton served in the Army from 1969 to 1991...

Pamela Sue (Repine)  Elmore

Pamela Sue (Repine) Elmore

Apr 13, 2024

Pamela Sue (Repine) Elmore, resident of Sun City Carolina Lakes (Indian Land, SC), passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, after an intense battle with cancer for eight months. She was 75 years of age.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Floyd Elmore; her four children: Nathan (spouse, Amie), Alicia (spouse, David Pfahler), Joel...

Felix Jose Zayas Hernandez

Felix Jose Zayas Hernandez

Apr 12, 2024

Felix Zayas, age 45 of San Juan, Puerto Rico passed away on April 12, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness, strength, and love.

Felix was born to Jose Filibert Zayas (Father) and Eugenia A. “Rubia” Hernandez (Mother) on January 18, 1979, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

He...

Jeanette Francis Lucey

Jeanette Francis Lucey

Apr 10, 2024

 Jeanette Francis Lucey, 76, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  Born in Bangor, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Alberta Francis.  She grew up on Indian Island and was a member of the Penobscot Tribe.  Jeanette spent her career in Telecommunications.  When not working, she enjoyed reading her Bible and spending time with her grandchildren. 

 She...

Keith Maze

Keith Maze

Apr 9, 2024

Mr. Keith Maze, age 72, went to be with the Lord, on April 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Williston, North Dakota, he moved to Minnesota where he met his wife. Through his work at Jack Henry & Associates, he was selected to move to North Carolina in 1994, and he moved to South...

William Edward "Eddie" Weldon

William Edward "Eddie" Weldon

Apr 9, 2024

William Edward (Eddie) Weldon, of Fort Mill, SC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Pearl of Fort Mill.  He was 80 years old.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Unity Presbyterian Church in Fort Mill, SC with Reverend Dr. Matthew Rich officiating.  There will be...

Aayush Bhaskar Patel

Aayush Bhaskar Patel

Apr 8, 2024

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Trinity Howard

Trinity Howard

Apr 8, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Trinity Howard, 41, died on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte, NC.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm, Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Whitesell Funeral Home.

A native of Rock Hill, SC, Mr. Howard was a son of Lewis Bernard “Butch” Howard Jr....

Martha Morris

Martha Morris

Apr 6, 2024

Martha Morris, 80  of Fort Mill SC, formerly from Dendron VA went to her heavenly home on Saturday April 6th. Martha was born on November 30, 1943 in Red Springs NC to David and Gertrude Lowery. Martha is preceded in death by her husband, John D (JD) Morris, her son John Edward Morris, her brother David Earl Lowery and...

Donna Reid (Mcmanus)  Cherry

Donna Reid (Mcmanus) Cherry

Apr 6, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Donna Reid McManus Cherry, 71, died Saturday, April 6, 2024.

The family will receive friends 11:00 am – Noon on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Whitesell Funeral Home and a funeral service will follow at Noon with the Rev. David Myers and Josh McManus officiating.

A native of Rock Hill,...

George Bulina Jr

George Bulina Jr

Apr 4, 2024

Join us in celebrating the life of George Bulina, Jr. He passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024 at the age of 74, fast asleep. George was born on April 24, 1949 in Manhattan, NY.

George was a man of many talents. As a young man, he attended the NY School of Performing Arts. He developed a...

Michael R. Smith

Michael R. Smith

Apr 4, 2024

Michael Rowland Smith, 87 years of Indian Land, SC. Originally of Hallowell, Maine.  Went to be with the Lord, Thursday morning April 4th, 2024.  He was born in Augusta, Maine, January 12, 1937.  The son of Fredric and Arlene Smith.  Educated in Hallowell schools.  Michael, a Vietnam Veteran, retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after twenty years of...

Cynthia Jean Williams

Cynthia Jean Williams

Apr 3, 2024

Rock Hill, SC - Cynthia (Cindy) Jean Williams, 70, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Born in Rock Hill on February 19, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Artiss Eugene (Gene) Williams and Dorothy Mae Faile Williams.  Cindy enjoyed her Women’s Bible Study Group, shopping, word search puzzles, Myrtle Beach,...

William "Bill" Hildebrand Iii

William "Bill" Hildebrand Iii

Apr 2, 2024

William (Bill) Hildebrand III was born to William and Martha Hildebrand on April 8, 1947, in Kenmore, New York. He was the older brother of John (Susan) Hildebrand of Dallas, TX. He attended Kenmore West High School, Cornell University, and the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Bill married Kathleen Schmitt in Syracuse, NY, and they lived most of...

Theresa Ann (Polansky)  Clark

Theresa Ann (Polansky) Clark

Apr 1, 2024

Theresa "Terry" Ann (Polansky) Clark of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Honolulu, HI, passed away on April 1st, 2024. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut, to Michael and Jenny Polansky.

A Secretary of the 21st Century Ladies club, Vice President of The British Commonwealth Club, and President of the Home Owners Association in Hawaii. She loved...

Lorraine Porcelli

Lorraine Porcelli

Apr 1, 2024

Lorraine Porcelli, 84, of Charlotte, NC and formerly of Bay Shore, NY, peacefully went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 1, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born March 8, 1940 of Brooklyn NY, daughter to the late Gus and Tillie Sanfilippo.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

George D Flemming

George D Flemming

Apr 1, 2024

George D. Flemming, 88, of Tega Cay, SC, passed away on April 1, 2024, after bravely facing the challenges of Alzheimer's disease.

George was born on June 6, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA and lived the majority of his life as a resident of southern New Jersey. For the past 13 years he was a resident of Tega...

Sandra Jean (Pittman)  Kidd

Sandra Jean (Pittman) Kidd

Mar 31, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sandra Jean Pittman Kidd (Jeannie) of Fort Mill, South Carolina. She passed away in her home on March 31, 2024 at the age of 74, after battling leukemia and dementia.

Jeannie was born on April 11, 1949 to Bill and Doris Pittman. She was one of...

Rashaad Ajamu Elting

Rashaad Ajamu Elting

Mar 30, 2024

Rashaad Ajamu Elting, 41, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 after fighting a good fight.

Born in Newport News VA, on June 18,1982, he was the son of Lynne Jackson-Elting and Robert A. Elting.  After graduating from Fort Mill High School, Fort Mill SC.  He attended and graduated from Winston-Salem University.  Rashaad’s last job position was at...