Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Billy Ray Neeley

Billy Ray Neeley

Apr 13, 2023

Fort Mill, SC - Mr. Billy Ray Neeley, 88, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home.

The family will receive friends at Noon, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Glenrock Baptist Church and a funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Gene Flack officiating.  Burial will be...

Matthew Levi Gorman

Matthew Levi Gorman

Apr 7, 2023

Matthew Levi Gorman, born 2002 in Chattanooga, TN, went home to be with our Savior in Heaven on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was an honorable man, precious son, protective brother, loving husband, and devoted friend. Levi was a Master at Arms Third Class Petty Officer in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather, A....

Arthur Robert Ehrenberg

Arthur Robert Ehrenberg

Apr 7, 2023

Rock Hill, South Carolina - Arthur (Art) Robert Ehrenberg, 63, joined his Lord in Heaven on April 7, 2023, at 4:07 am.

Art was born in Charlotte, NC on November 18, 1959, to Mary and Paul Sr. Ehrenberg. He spent most of his childhood years at his mother’s home, living behind Freedom Park. He graduated from Myers...

John Lyle Johnson Jr.

John Lyle Johnson Jr.

Apr 6, 2023

John L Johnson Jr passed away April 6, 2023.

A Rock Hill native, John was the son of John and Sue Johnson. John was a proud truck driver for 20+ years.

John is survived by his mother Sue C. Johnson, brother Michael Todd Johnson, sister in law Jennifer B. Johnson...

Margaret Kathleen (Monroe)  Gebhardt

Margaret Kathleen (Monroe) Gebhardt

Apr 6, 2023

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Margaret “Cassie” Kathleen Monroe Gebhardt, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her home.

A Celebration of Life service will be 3:00 pm, Friday, April 14, 2023, at Lakewood Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Devinney officiating.

A native of Rock Hill, SC...

Brenda Henrietta Learmont

Brenda Henrietta Learmont

Apr 5, 2023

Brenda Henrietta Learmont, 80, of Trinidad and Tobago, passed away on April 5, 2023, at home in Lancaster, SC.

Brenda was born on November 23, 1942, in Santa Cruz, Trinidad, to Ercell and Julia Learmont.

Brenda was a mother not just to her children but to the many others who had the privilege to know...

Duane David Emery

Duane David Emery

Apr 5, 2023

Duane David Emery,62, died April 5, 2023 of a cardiovascular event. He was born in Rapid City, SD to his loving parents, Clarence & Betty Jean Emery. He served more than 6 years, with honors, in the U.S. Navy, 1st Class Petty Officer, on board the USS Henry Clay. With over 15 years as an electrical contractor in South...

Jimmy Franklin Tinker

Jimmy Franklin Tinker

Apr 4, 2023

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Jimmy Franklin Tinker, 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loved ones.

A memorial service will be Noon, Friday, April 7, 2023, at Grace Chapel Baptist Church, 475 Shiloh Road S., York, SC 29745 with the Rev. Thomas Broom officiating.

He was...

Joann Douglas (Ray)  Sato

Joann Douglas (Ray) Sato

Apr 2, 2023

Joann was born to Frank and Lucille Douglas on March 3, 1934 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was their only child for eleven years when her brother, Jay, was born. Since Frank worked in the oil fields, they moved to West Texas when Joann was a toddler. It was often just Lucille and Joann together, because Frank was gone...

Butch Kelley

Butch Kelley

Mar 31, 2023

Ronald E. Kelley, Jr. "Butch", 70, of Rock Hill, South Carolina passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2023.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 6 at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home in Rock Hill with a visitation to follow.

A private family burial will follow on a later date at Forest...

Maureen Harrigan ("Mo")  Highfill

Maureen Harrigan ("Mo") Highfill

Mar 31, 2023

Fort Mill, SC – Maureen (Mo) Harrigan Highfill, 55, passed away quietly at home on Friday, March 31st  after a multi year battle with breast cancer.

Maureen was born on May 12, 1967 to Robert and Daryl Mahon in Hinsdale, IL. Maureen graduated from Naperville North High School in 1985.

In 1995, Maureen met Peter...

Gennive Williams Cook

Gennive Williams Cook

Mar 30, 2023

Rock Hill – Mrs. Gennive Williams Cook, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Sunday, April 2, 2023, at New Vision Free Will Baptist Church, 2563 Mt. Holly Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730.

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Thomas Jackson ("Tom")  Cornell

Thomas Jackson ("Tom") Cornell

Mar 28, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Jackson Cornell, 92, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, died at his home Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Tom was predeceased by his wife Joan Reed Cornell (d. 19 March, 2018), his mother Elizabeth McDermitt Cornell, and his father Harold B. Cornell. He is survived by his son, Peter (Nancy) Stewart Cornell and their daughter Catherine; his...

Phillip Eugene Pearson

Phillip Eugene Pearson

Mar 26, 2023

Phillip Eugene Pearson September 12, 1968 - March 26, 2023 Rock Hill, South Carolina - Phillip Pearson, 54, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his residence in Henrico, Virginia.

Mr. Pearson may be viewed from 5-7 pm, Friday 04/07/2023 at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home.

The Homegoing Celebration will be...

Robert Walter O'Loughlin

Robert Walter O'Loughlin

Mar 26, 2023

Robert Walter O’Loughlin, 79, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2023.

Bob was born on May 21, 1943 in Portland, Maine, and lived in California before moving with his family to Lowell, MA. He attended high school at Keith Academy in Lowell and graduated from Northeastern University in 1966, where...

Myrtice Wrenn Clark

Myrtice Wrenn Clark

Mar 25, 2023

On Saturday, March 25, 2023 Myrtice Wrenn Clark, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Indian Land, South Carolina.

Myrtice was born in Danville, Virginia on May 9, 1934 to the late Mary Virginia (Jackson) Wrenn and the late Ralph Hubert Wrenn.

Raised in Danville, she graduated from George Washington High School and...

Mason Robert Wrest

Mason Robert Wrest

Mar 25, 2023

Mason Robert Wrest passed away peacefully at his home in Tega Cay at the age of 25. There will be a private service held in Wisconsion at a later date.

Christopher Michael Layton

Christopher Michael Layton

Mar 24, 2023

Christopher Michael Layton (Chris), 33 years of age, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2023 at his home in York, South Carolina.

Chris was born in Charlotte North Carolina, On March 14, 1990. He was a kind and loving soul who will be remembered for his huge heart and hysterical sense of humor. Chris...

Corissa Leigh Wittholt

Corissa Leigh Wittholt

Mar 24, 2023

We are immensely saddened by the untimely death of our beautiful and outstanding Corissa. She was predeceased by her grandfathers: Frank Ferro and Heiko Wittholt; survived by: Maryann Wittholt (mother), Richard Wittholt (father), Jean Ferro (grandmother), Cecilia Wittholt (grandmother), Kerri Provost (sister), Jesse Provost (brother-in-law), Jocelyn Provost (niece),and Arley Provost (niece and goddaughter). She will truly be missed by...

Vicki (Auten)  Herrington

Vicki (Auten) Herrington

Mar 24, 2023

Rock Hill, SC - Vicki Auten Herrington, 52, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 2218 Blossom Drive, Rock Hill, SC.  Her funeral will be private.

A native of Rock Hill, Vicki is the...