Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Paul Cletus Shisler

Paul Cletus Shisler

Jan 4, 2024

Paul C. Shisler (81), originally from Grand Island, New York, lived in Tega Cay for the past thirteen years. Survived by his children Joseph Shisler (Kathy), Mary Shisler, Teresa Schaefer (Tom), Paul Shisler Jr. (Julie), Aaron Shisler (Shannon), and Sarah (Adam) Ziembiec; survived by eight loving grandchildren: Megan (fiance Steve), Amanda, Alex, Jon, Shawna, Lucas, Sadie and Isaac. Also,...

William Carl Curtis Iii

William Carl Curtis Iii

Jan 4, 2024

Rock Hill, SC - Mr. William Curtis, 64, of Rock Hill passed Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center.

He was a devoted family man who loved God. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a nurturing mentor to his children and grandchildren.

He was the son of the late Mr. Bill Curtis...

Donna Lou Parko

Donna Lou Parko

Jan 3, 2024

Fort Mill, South Carolina - Donna Lou Parko, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed this life on January 3, 2024.

She was born in Western Pennsylvania and raised her family in South Florida before relocating to Fort Mill, SC in 1993.  Donna embraced southern culture and enjoyed sweet tea, fried chicken, and trips to...

Donald Ray Cherry

Donald Ray Cherry

2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Donald Ray Cherry, 59, died on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Whitesell Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be 10:00 am Thursday, June 20, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ...

Betty Worrell

Betty Worrell

Jan 1, 2024

Betty Ann (Waugh) Worrell, a passionate community organizer and force for good, passed away peacefully on New Year's Day, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on Christmas Eve, 1927, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Esker and Catherine (Devine) Waugh, Betty's remarkable life was defined by service and optimism.

Betty's early life, spent in the midst of...

Joan Marilyn Hershman

Joan Marilyn Hershman

Dec 29, 2023

Joan Hershman passed away suddenly on Friday December 29th, 2023 at her home in Chandler Place Independent Living Rock Hill SC. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched. She was 81 years old.

Joan was born in Owatonna, Minnesota on August 23, 1942 to...

George Edward Flaccus III

George Edward Flaccus III

Dec 29, 2023

George Edward Flaccus, the third, died peacefully at the Hospice and Community Care Center in Rock Hill, SC on Dec. 29th, 2023, at the age of 64.

George is survived by his only child: Rose Moreau, a.k.a Sydney Flaccus, and sister: Louise Reese, a.k.a Weezie. He is preceded in death by both his mother, Helen Flaccus, and...

Betty Faye Sheets

Betty Faye Sheets

Dec 28, 2023

Betty Faye Sheets, 93, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, died peacefully on Thursday, December 28th, 2023 in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Born on June 20th, 1930 in Little River County, Arkansas to William and Pearl Coleman, Betty lived a life filled with love, service, and endurance.

While working in Washington, D.C. at Arlington Farms, Betty met...

Myrna Marion Twedt

Myrna Marion Twedt

Dec 27, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Myrna Marion Twedt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Frances Beach

Frances Beach

Dec 26, 2023

Frances L. Beach, 91, of Charlotte, died December 26, 2023.  She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church and preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dewey W. Beach; a son, Jim Beach, a grandson, David W. Beach, and a daughter-in-law, Omega H. Beach.  Frances is survived by her son, Sandy Beach, a daughter-in-law, Lynn Beach; two grandchildren,...

Brian V Woolford

Brian V Woolford

Dec 25, 2023

Brian Vincent Woolford (46) of Fort Mill, SC formerly of Clifton, NJ, a dear son, the best brother one could have, a beloved uncle and a Liberty University ('99) graduate, transitioned into God's presence on December 25th, 2023 after a brief 2nd battle with cancer. Brian is survived by father Sylvester, mother Dolores, brother Ted (Apiradee), two nephews, an...

Harold G Leighton

Harold G Leighton

Dec 25, 2023

Harold Gerard Leighton, 90, of Tega Cay, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep early on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Wellmore of Tega Cay.

Harold is survived by his wife, Carolyn Jeannette of 70 years; brother:  William Leighton; children:  Gerolyn Whittemore (Ken), Sherry Lingafelt (Wayne), Harold R. Leighton (Susan) and Jay Leighton (Lori); nine beautiful...

Joseph E Macomber

Joseph E Macomber

Dec 24, 2023

Joseph E. Macomber, 86 of Fort Mill, SC passed away on December 24, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA to Milford and Eleanor on August 15, 1937. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the US Army and served in Germany. Upon discharge he attended commercial real estate school and became a developer in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He was...

Christine Tyler

Christine Tyler

Dec 24, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Christine Tyler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Kenneth Wayne Sprayberry

Kenneth Wayne Sprayberry

Dec 24, 2023

In Loving Memory of Kenneth Wayne Sprayberry It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Kenny who departed from this world on December 24, 2023, Christmas Eve.   He was a true warrior in every sense, fighting life's battles with courage, resilience, and an indomitable spirit.  Kenneth leaves behind a legacy of love, patience...

Dorothy "Dotty" Henry Floyd

Dorothy "Dotty" Henry Floyd

Dec 24, 2023

Fort Mill, SC – Mrs. Dorothy (Dotty) Henry Floyd, 84, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Wellmore of Tega Cay.

The family will receive friends 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Carolina Cornerstone Church in Tega Cay, SC.

A native of Columbia, SC Mrs. Floyd was the...

Sharon O'Brein Hitson

Sharon O'Brein Hitson

Dec 22, 2023

Tega Cay - Mrs. Sharon O'Brien Hitson, 81, died Friday, December 22, 2023, at Wellmore of Tega Cay.  Services are incomplete and will be updated after Christmas.

Palmetto Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Fort Mill is serving the family.

David Carl Gerrald

David Carl Gerrald

Dec 19, 2023

David Carl Gerrald (“Carl”), 74, of Rock Hill, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Born February 14, 1949, in Galivants Ferry, South Carolina, Carl was the son of the late Mack Leland Gerrald and Minnie Ellen Lewis Gerrald. With the early passing of Mack, Carl and his brother Joe Gerrald spent the remainder of their childhoods at Epworth...

James Harvey Mcswain

James Harvey Mcswain

Dec 19, 2023

Mr. James “Jim” Harvey McSwain age 84 of Rock Hill, SC passed away peacefully at Wellmore of Tega Cay, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.  Mr. McSwain was born December 26, 1938, in Rock Hill, SC to the late Odis Hubert McSwain and the late Mary McClintock McSwain.

After graduating Rock Hill High School in 1957, Mr. McSwain...

Kathy Lee Mathis

Kathy Lee Mathis

Dec 16, 2023

Kathy Lee Bailes Mathis, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and friend made her transition peacefully on Saturday 12/16/2023. She is survived by her son Brandon Mathis and her grandchildren, Adalynn Mathis, 9, Kaden Mathis, 8, and Weston Mathis, 2. Kathy grew up in Fort Mill SC on pleasant Rd with her parents James Bailes and Katherine Bailes. She worked at Duke...