Obituaries

Mar 30, 2024

James Kenneth Welch (Jake) entered through heaven’s gates and into the arms of his Lord and Saviour on  ­­­March 30, 2024, just in time to celebrate Resurrection Sunday in the presence of our risen Lord!

Born October 3, 1934, he was the son of the late Oscar Wallace Welch and Ruby Dot Bartlett Welch.  He was born...

Mar 29, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Erlinda Adorno-Estremera, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, esteemed educator, beloved wife of Ricardo Vargas, and loving owner of her dog, Charlie, on March 29, 2024. Born on October 27, 1972, to Flor Adorno Colon and Lesbia Estremera Velez, Erlinda grew into a woman of immense kindness, intelligence, and...

Mar 29, 2024

Catherine Ann Costner, 70, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. Born in Danville, Virginia, June 7, 1953, she was the daughter to Mary Francis Roberts Bennett and the late Jerry Homer Bennett.

She will be remembered for her love of hummingbirds and the "oldies but goodies" music genre. She enjoyed long drives with the radio as loud...

Mar 29, 2024

Cheryl Lee Zeigler, wife, mother, and Gammy/Grammy, walked into the presence of her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2024, in Lake Wylie, SC. Born on October 10, 1946, in York, PA, she was married to the love of her life, Robert L. (Bob) Zeigler for the past 44 years, who she met while they were both employed by...

Mar 26, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Edeltraud “Trudy” Schuster Holland, 73, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints York Ward, 1130 W. Alexander Love Highway, York, SC 29745.

A...

Mar 24, 2024

Mrs. Darlene T. Lesslie was born in York County, April 27, 1936, a daughter of the late Charlie and Lottie May Thompson. She was a pillar of her family and the community here in Rock Hill.  Mrs. Lesslie loved working at the Hospice Community Care Resale Shop and in her younger years with special needs children and at York...

Mar 23, 2024

James “Jim” Gordon Sinicki, age 62 of Rock Hill, South Carolina died peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of March 23rd, 2024 at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital. He was born on February 22nd, 1962 in Filer City, Michigan to Gordon and Virginia Sinicki. He attended Manistee High School. Jim spent many years on Lake Michigan and often returned...

Mar 22, 2024

The man, the myth, the legend, John Robert Freeman (71) passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer on March 22, 2024. His passing was peaceful, and he was surrounded by those who loved him most. John was born in Rock Hill on February 12, 1953, to John and Isabel Freeman, who have both preceded him in death. He...

Mar 19, 2024

Rock Hill, SC - James Allen Twedt entered this world on May 29, 1997, and departed from us on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Fort Mill, SC. His departure leaves a void that can never be filled, but his memory will forever remain etched in our hearts.

The family will receive friends Noon, Monday, March 25, 2024,...

Mar 18, 2024

Michele Breck Tu passed away on March 16th, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Michele was born on January 27, 1967 in Short Hills, NJ to Barbara Engel Alkiewicz and Richard F. Breck.  She graduated from Rippowam Cisqua School, Schools of Convent of the Sacred Heart in NYC and USF School of Nursing. She leaves behind her two daughters, Alexandra...

Mar 17, 2024

William Vincent Brown, December 9, 1957 – March 17, 2024, was born in The Bronx NY to Anne Marie Slama and William Vincent Brown.

Bill was raised in Elmont, NY, graduated from Sewanhaka High in 1975, then headed to the US Marine Corp.  His 2 years in the Corps laid the foundation for the rest of his...

Mar 14, 2024

Gertrude Buto, age 98, died peacefully in her sleep on March 14, 2024. Gertrude valued her faith and family. Gertrude will be missed dearly.

Mar 14, 2024

Charles Edward Elder, Jr., “Chuck”, 58, of Fort Mill, SC, went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born on August 26, 1965 in Marathon, FL, the son of Charles Edward Elder and the late Doris Jean Elder.

Charles enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1985 from Little Rock, Arkansas...

Mar 13, 2024

Richard M. Wilson, “Rich” of Fort Mill, SC and formerly Brownsville, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Rich was born on February 20, 1947 in Brownsville, PA, son of late Harry Wilson and Wilma Wilson.

Rich lead a life of service to others and the Lord. Rich was a...

Mar 13, 2024

Carmen Vega, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away suddenly at the age of 67 at Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Costa Rica, Carmen later moved with her husband to the United States, where she lived with joy, compassion, and unwavering love for her...

Mar 11, 2024

Rock Hill, SC - Thomas Anthony "Tony" Hendry, 66, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Levine Cancer Center in Charlotte.

Service and burial will be private

Tony was the son of Shirley B. Hendry and the late Thomas Ellis Hendry of Rock Hill.  He was retired from Yellow Freight...

Mar 11, 2024

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to John, a cherished member of our community, who passed away at the age of 75. John was born in 1948, Grand Forks, North Dakota to Omer and Shirlee Mathiason. A time marked by hope and resilience, traits that defined his remarkable journey through life.

John’s hospitality career started in the...

Mar 10, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Dorothy P. Hargrove, 84, died March 10, 2024, that her home.

A graveside service will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Ebenezer ARP Church Cemetery.

Dot is a native of Rock Hill, SC and was the daughter of the late Orrie McCall and John Buie Patterson. ...

Mar 10, 2024

Nathaniel Glover Taff, 90, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on March 10, 2024. He was born on May 14, 1933, in Fayette, AL.

Nathaniel, known for his musical talents and dedication to his faith, wrote over 95 Christian songs, played the guitar, and sang in the church choir. He worked as a supervisor at TRW in...

Mar 10, 2024

John R. Giacobini, 75, of Rock Hill, SC died Sunday, March 10, 2024.  He was a member of St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church and an avid Boston Red Sox fan.  He was preceded in death by his parents Gino and Mary Giacobini and a sister, Rosemary Giacobini.

He survived by, His wife, Valerie Hendricks-Giacobini; A son, Johnny...