Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas
Michael Deese
May 26, 2023
Chester, SC – Mr. Michael Deese, 64, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Pruitt Health Estill.
Born in Lancaster, SC, Mr. Deese was a son of the late James Maxwell “Pete” Deese and Gertie Bigham Deese. He enjoyed woodworking, spending time with family, and going fishing. He loved watching Carolina Gamecock Football. He was a race fan,...
Sue C. Johnson
May 25, 2023
Sue C. Johnson passed away May 25, 2023.
Sue was born in Rock Hill, the daughter of the late Laura F Cain, but had moved to York, SC with family.
Sue was married to the late John L Johnson Sr and had 3 sons, John Jr, Michael Todd and Eric....
William Richard ( Ricky ) Ballard
May 25, 2023
William Richard (Ricky) Ballard - March 23,1953 - May 25, 2023
Mr. William R. Ballard, 70, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. Ricky was born in York County on March 23, 1953.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Crawford Ballard and Lois Brazzell Ballard, also his brothers...
Jimmy Joe Farthing
May 25, 2023
Jim Farthing of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born in Montezuma, North Carolina to Conard and Jean Farthing. He was the youngest of eight children. He married Mary Ruth Roberts, and lived in Rock Hill until 2020.
Jim was a loving and devoted husband,...
Jon Terrell Miller
May 20, 2023
Jon Terrell Miller passed away in his Tega Cay, South Carolina home on May 20th, 2023 at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Despite a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, Jon maintained his dignity, dry wit, loyalty, and curiosity until the end.
Jon was born to Aylmer and Arthur Miller on May...
James R Austin
May 17, 2023
James “Jim” R. Austin, Minister of Music, passed away on May 17, 2023 at home in Rock Hill, SC. Born in Anderson, South Carolina on June 13, 1942, Jim was the youngest son of the late Margaret L. McCoy Austin Mann (Ramie Mann) and the late William C. Austin, Sr. He was predeceased by his daughter Melody Austin Ewing...
Joan M Savoca
May 17, 2023
Joan M Savoca, cancer survivor, passed away on May 17, 2023. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 4, 1940, Joan was the Daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Hornyak.
Joan (also known as Mama, Gramma and GiGi) is survived by husband of 61 years, Ullando, her daughters, Jenifer Savoca and Diana Britt (husband Tom). She...
Marvin "Mark" Cooke
May 15, 2023
Marvin Mark Cooke was born November 18th, 1953 to Marvin Dean Cooke and Francis Brown Cooke (Ramsbotham). He spent his youth in Inman South Carolina and proudly served 4 years in the United States Air Force.
He discovered a passion for softball, playing for The Peddlers, a fast pitch men's team, coaching for USC...
Rosemarie Friedman
May 14, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for RoseMarie Friedman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Lai Thi Vu
May 10, 2023
Bà Cố Maria Vũ Thị Lai
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother was born on December 21 , 1921 in Xuân Thủy, Bùi Chu in North Vietnam and went home to God’s banquet on May 10, 2024. She and her late husband (Michael Phạm Phú Hộ) had 9 children (two died very young), and almost 200 grandchildren, great...
Betty Jean Fuss
May 9, 2023
Betty Jean Fuss, 97 passed away on May 9, 2023, in Rock Hill, SC. She was born on September 15, 1925, in Port Arthur, Texas, and was the daughter of Everett and Pauline Halsell. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Howard Fuss. The couple were married for 73 years.
Betty attended Sabine Pass...
Brian Scott Young
May 9, 2023
Brian Scott Young, 43, of Fort Mill, SC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, surrounded by family. He battled ALS for over 3 years and fought the good fight to stay with his family for as long as possible.
Brian was born on March 29, 1980, and grew up in the greater Clarion, PA area....
Rose Marian (Costner) Lowder
May 9, 2023
Fort Mill, SC - Rose Marian Costner Lowder, 81, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at her home, lovingly surrounded by her children.
The family will receive friends 10:30 am - Noon, Monday, May 15, 2023, at Sisk Memorial Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at Noon at...
Zachary Lawrence Mcinerney
May 7, 2023
Zachary Lawrence McInerney, 26, of Lancaster / Tega Cay, SC, died Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was a lover of all Boston sports teams: the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, and Patriots. He loved cars and dreamt of having a Dodge Charger Hellcat and driving it until the wheels fell off. Zach loved his music and wanted it loud. He...
Dolores Diffie Lowe
May 6, 2023
Dolores Diffie Lowe, 80, of Fort Mill, SC peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 6, 2023. She was born December 30, 1942 in Memphis TN, the daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn Diffie.
Dolores met the love of her life, Macon, when she was 15. They married and the adventure began. ...
Carol Christine Dabney Massey
May 5, 2023
Rock Hill, SC - Carol Christine Dabney Massey, 88, and according to John 3:16 stepped over into everlasting life, on Sunday, May 5, 2023.
Memorial services are 12:00 PM on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Shield of Faith Church in Rock Hill, S.C.
Born in Washington DC, she is the daughter of the late Garnett ...
Eden Amelia Blount
May 4, 2023
Eden Amelia Blount
April 26, 2021-May 4, 2023
Eden Amelia Blount passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023 in her daddy’s arms with her big brothers and mother by her side.
She fought with strength and courage until the very end and is now healed in heaven.
While her life was...
Leon Rutherford (Jr) Wood
May 3, 2023
Fort Mill, SC - Leon R. Wood Jr., passed away on May 3, 2023
Born in Albany, New York, November 21, 1934.
He was the son of the late Leon R. Wood, Sr. and Nell Wood Teator.
He was a graduate of Coral Gables High School, Coral Gables, Florida. He served in the...
Grace D'Anna
May 1, 2023
Palmetto Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family.
The service will be live streamed for all who cannot attend. It is Linked below and can also be found on our Youtube page.
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