Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Stephen Carl Renfrow

Stephen Carl Renfrow

Oct 15, 2025

Stephen Carl Renfrow, 70, of Richburg, South Carolina, passed away at home on October 15, 2025. Born on May 19, 1955, Steve was a dedicated and hardworking man who served many years as a valued employee of UNFI in Richburg.

Steve was a longtime member of Mt. Prospect United Methodist Church, where he found fellowship, faith, and community.

He was preceded in...

Jason Tong

Jason Tong

Oct 14, 2025



Jason Chik Ho Tong, lovingly known as Jayho, was born on November 6, 1979, in Hong Kong to Gwendolyn and Ivan Tong. At the age of 3, Jason immigrated with his family to Oakland, California, where he would meet many of his lifelong friends, become a proud older brother, and discover his undeniable love for sports — always cheering on...

Crystal Lynn Stroud

Crystal Lynn Stroud

Oct 14, 2025

Crystal Lynn Stroud, age 66, of Rock Hill, South Carolina passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

She was born on May 2, 1959 in Green County, KY to the late Jimmy Joe Buley and Minnie Dorothy Smith Buley. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her partner,...

Arthur Nils Steika

Arthur Nils Steika

Oct 14, 2025

Arthur Nils Steika, a long-time resident of Johnson City NY, passed away peacefully at the age of 101, at Piedmont Hospital in Rock Hill, SC on October 14, 2025. He was born to Michael and Andrea Steika, of Morris Run PA, on October 8, 1924. He was predeceased by: brothers Charles and Ardell; sister Arlene McNamara; and his wife of...

Edwin Paul Mattle

Edwin Paul Mattle

Oct 13, 2025

Edwin Paul Mattlé, "Ed or Mattle", 65, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Orlando, Fl, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, October 13, 2025 at the hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 21,1960, in Harbor City, CA, the third child and youngest son of Earl Charles Mattlé II from Buffalo, NY and...

Ethel Butler

Ethel Butler

Oct 13, 2025

Ethel Marguerite Beasley Butler, 82, of Fort Mill, South Carolina passed away on October 13th, 2025. Ethel was born on June 12th, 1943, in Clarksville, Tennessee, to Daniel West Beasley and Ethel Marguerite Hambough.

Her family moved to Jackson, Mississipi and she graduated from Provine High School. Ethel furthered her education at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi and subsequently UAB to...

Dora Freeman Halpin

Dora Freeman Halpin

Oct 13, 2025

Dora Halpin, 72, of Fort Mill, SC fell asleep in the Lord on Monday October 13, 2025, at the Wayne T Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC.

A Panikhida and visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 5:30 pm and a funeral service will be held on Friday October 17, 2025, at 9:00 am. Both services will...

Furman Sims

Furman Sims

Oct 12, 2025

Catawba, SC – Mr. Furman Michael Sims, 70, died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home.

A native of Lancaster, SC. Mr. Sims was a son of the late Wilson Furman Sims and Carrie Sims Rainey. He will be remembered as a man who was a collector of antiques and vintage trucks. He enjoyed his job and co workers at Catoe...

Gary Hostetler

Gary Hostetler

Oct 11, 2025

Gary Hostetler, 67, of Fort Mill, SC passed away suddenly on October 11, 2025.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Brenda Hostetler. Also surviving are his beloved daughter, Bethany Arthur (Chris); two sisters, Lisa Tedrick (Jim), Laura Martin (Tom), and brother Paul Hostetler (Sherilyn). He also left behind nieces and nephews, extended family members and dear friends.

He...

Jason Kiley Bruce

Jason Kiley Bruce

Oct 8, 2025

Jason Kiley Bruce, 51, of Rock Hill, SC passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer, on October 8, 2025, at Atrium Health in Pineville.

Jason is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Donna Brown Bruce; and he leaves behind a loving legacy in his three sons, Taylor Kiley Bruce (Shadie), Jarrett Logan...

Jerry Dale Patty, Sr.

Jerry Dale Patty, Sr.

Oct 4, 2025

Jerry Dale Patty, Sr., aged 82, went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends in Rock Hill, SC. Born on November 30, 1942, Jerry grew up on his family’s farm in Bradford, Ohio alongside his brother and best friend, Donald Patty.

Jerry lived a life marked by resilience, laughter, and love....

William Russell Campbell

William Russell Campbell

Oct 4, 2025

William Russell “Russ” Campbell, 79, departed on his last flight with the destination of the heavenly skies on October 4, 2025, after an aggressive four-month battle with bile duct cancer. Russ was born on September 19, 1946, to William “Bill” Claude Campbell and Billie Merle Walker Campbell, and was the youngest sibling to Jeanne Cole (Sam) and Charles Campbell (Sharon)....

George Henry Lourigan

George Henry Lourigan

Oct 3, 2025

George “Daddy & Grandpa” Henry Lourigan died peacefully in Piedmont Medical Center - Fort Mill on October 3, 2025, in Fort Mill, SC at the age of 93.

George is survived by his loving children, Margie Blair, George Lourigan (Kimi), Kathy Fairfax (Jeff), Pat Lourigan (Doris), Mary Mueller (Dirk), Ken Halton, and Chris Widlund (Eben); and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and...

Brandon Gregory Nobles

Brandon Gregory Nobles

Oct 3, 2025

Brandon Nobles passed peacefully in his home surrounded with love after a long, courageously fought battle with ALS. Brandon leaves behind his loving wife, Jade Feagin Nobles, his devoted parents, Greg Nobles (Aaron Jophlin) and Wendy Ward Nobles, his little sister, Crickette Nobles McCrackin (Cord), many adoring nieces and nephews (Emma, Sophie, Lucia, Maverick, Theo, and Ollie), a proud granddad,...

Anil Sombhai Patel

Anil Sombhai Patel

Oct 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Anil Sombhai Patel, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, on January 21, 1971, Anil built a beautiful life centered on love, generosity, and community until his passing on October 2, 2025, at the age of 54.



Anil came to the United States in...

William Broom

William Broom

Oct 1, 2025

William David Broom passed away on October 1, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born March 10, 1943 where he resided in Fort Mill his entire life. William was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather to his family. He was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and manicuring his yard. His most interesting...

Maren Jill Coffman

Maren Jill Coffman

Sep 29, 2025

A radiant mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, professor, traveler, and resident of Tega Cay, SC, had her time on this earth cut short.

Dr. Maren J. Coffman was the wife of and survived by the incredibly lucky (she wanted me to write that) Brett Coffman, and the loving mother of four amazing children: Amanda Coffman, Courtnie Coffman, Zachary Coffman, and Kameron...

Edgar Donald Osborne

Edgar Donald Osborne

Sep 29, 2025

Fort Mill, SC – Mr. Edgar Donald Osborne, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2025, at White Oak Manor of Rock Hill.

The family will receive friends 1 pm Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Fort Mill Church of God and a funeral service will follow at 2 pm. Burial will be private.  

A native of Fort...

Don Linsz

Don Linsz

Sep 28, 2025

Donald Walter Linsz, born June 3, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 28 after a life devoted to faith, family, and ministry. Don was predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara, who passed away twelve years ago. She was not only his life partner but his best friend and greatest supporter.

Don leaves behind a legacy of love through...

Noelia Meza

Noelia Meza

Sep 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Noelia Meza on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 surrounded by those who loved her. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, cherished sister, and a woman whose strength, kindness, and grace touched everyone she met.

Noelia was known for her warm heart, her unwavering dedication to her family, and her...