Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Theresa Maynor Thomas

Theresa Maynor Thomas

Jan 5, 2023

Theresa “Tess” Thomas of Lake Wylie, SC passed away Thursday January 5 at Atrium Pineville. Tess lit up every face that she encountered. She would brighten a room by just making an entrance. Tess owned and Operated Weddings by the Lake and York Wedding Chapel. Afterwards she worked at Bank of America for 15 years retiring in 2016. She...

Karen Catherine Gordon

Karen Catherine Gordon

Jan 4, 2023

Palmetto Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family.

Edith H Byers

Edith H Byers

Jan 4, 2023

Edith H. Byers, 92, passed away on January 4, 2023 at Carolina Gardens, Rock Hill,SC.

She was born October 20, 1930 in Anderson, SC to Susie Cleveland and Amos Holcombe. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son Barry Byers, grandson Caleb Byers, and a son-in-law Larry Williams. She...

Gary Heath Knight, Sr

Gary Heath Knight, Sr

Jan 3, 2023

Fort Mill, SC – Mr. Gary Heath Knight, Sr, 72, of 10418 Brimstone Dr. Fort Mill, SC 29707, died January 3, 2023, in Fort Mill, SC

The family will receive friends at 4:30 PM Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Greater Life Baptist Church, 17025 Lancaster Hwy. Charlotte, NC 28277.  A memorial service will begin at...

John Peter Edwards

John Peter Edwards

2023

John Peter Edwards (Big John), 79, of the Steele Creek community passed away at home July 25th 2023. He was a long-time truck driver for Johnson Motor Lines, Transcon, and retired from ABF Freight. He was a Past Master and member of Steele Creek Masonic Lodge for 54 years, he was also a member of the Scottish Rite and...

Ethel Louise Hardin

Ethel Louise Hardin

2023

Spartanburg, SC – Mrs. Ethel Louise Hardin, 83, formally from Fort Mill, SC died on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

A graveside service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, at Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill, with the Rev. Carl Williams officiating.

A native of Rock Hill, SC Mrs. Hardin was a daughter of the late Carl Hardin and...

James R Wilson

James R Wilson

2023

Palmetto Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family.

Derdrie Agnes Gaunio Miller

Derdrie Agnes Gaunio Miller

Dec 30, 2022

Richburg, SC - Derdrie Agnes Gaunio Miller passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the family.

Vincent A Forzano

Vincent A Forzano

Dec 29, 2022

Vincent Forzano passed away on Thursday December 29, 2022.

He is survived by his Wife; Diane Forzano, his Brother; Arthur, and Cousins; Michael,  Anthony,  Annie,  Theresa, and  Ernest.

In lieu of flowers please make any donation to Alzheimer or American Heart Association .

Teresa Ann Dicesare

Teresa Ann Dicesare

Dec 29, 2022

Teresa Ann DiCesare, 70, passed away on December 29, 2022, after a 5-year battle with lung cancer. She was born June 12, 1952, in Claridge, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Margaret Katkowski.  Teresa grew up in Level Green, Pennsylvania and attended Trafford High School.  Teresa is survived by Dominic, her husband of 49 years, their children Dayna DiCesare (Casey Valk)...

Nancy Antoinette Corsillo Dormand

Nancy Antoinette Corsillo Dormand

Dec 27, 2022

Nancy Antoinette (Corsillo) Dormand, born September 27, 1921, passed peacefully at the age of 101 on Tuesday December 27, 2022 at Park Pointe Village, Rock Hill, South Carolina. Family members were able to visit with her during the Christmas season. Many Willow Brooke care givers (specifically Mia, Janelle, and Katie) along with long time friends (Pinky and Jim)...

Donna K. Chase

Donna K. Chase

Dec 24, 2022

Donna K. Chase of Hammond, NY passed away December 24, 2022, in South Carolina at the age of 95. Donna was born in Salisbury Center, NY and graduated from the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. She moved to Hammond in 1948 to teach music at the Old Hammond High School. Eventually, she went on to teach vocal...

Steven James Boucher

Steven James Boucher

Dec 22, 2022

Steven J Boucher passed away peacefully at home with his wife Christina, at his side, on December 22nd, 2022, at the age of 57, after a 7 1/2-year struggle with Dementia due to early on-set Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on October 14, 1965, and was a long-time resident of Rock Hill, SC.

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Joseph Rufus Moseley Jr.

Joseph Rufus Moseley Jr.

Dec 21, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Rufus Moseley Jr. May 20, 1935 – December 21, 2022 Affectionately known as “Joe, Sport, or Video Mo”, Joseph Rufus Moseley Jr., peacefully departed this life on the morning of December 21, 2022, at his home in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Born in Byron. Georgia on May 20, 1935, Joseph was the eldest son born to...

Mable Ruth (Patterson)  Mitchell

Mable Ruth (Patterson) Mitchell

Dec 21, 2022

Mable Ruth Mitchell 72, of Clover passed on December 21, 2022.

She was born on July 6, 1950 in York SC to the late Eugene Patterson and Annie Duckworth.

Mable worked for Comer Oil in York SC for many years. She enjoyed life and spending time with her friends and family. Mable always had a...

Robert Ernest Gehret Sr.

Robert Ernest Gehret Sr.

Dec 20, 2022

Robert Ernest Gehret, 86, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on December 20, 2022.

“Bob” was born on July 11, 1936 to Kathryn Butler Gehret and Mervin Milton Gehret in Riverside, NJ.   After Bob graduated from Riverside High School in 1953, he attended Pennington Prep School in Pennington N.J.  Bob went on to study...

Louis Arthur Thornton

Louis Arthur Thornton

Dec 20, 2022

Louis Arthur Thornton, 77, passed away December 20, 2022 at White Oak Nursing Home, Rock Hill SC.  Lou was born January 28, 1945, raised in Westfield, MA and the surrounding communities.

Lou was an outdoor enthusiast.  He was often found with a dog by his side and a camera in his hand. He enjoyed hunting,...

Blanca Haydee Chacon Fernandez

Blanca Haydee Chacon Fernandez

Dec 17, 2022

Blanca Haydee Chacón Fernandez, 91, passed away at her house in Rock Hill, on December 17, 2022. She was born on June 30, 1931 in Arequipa, Perú, the daughter of the late Mariano Chacón and Juana Fernandez. She was married to the late Julian Duenas for 59 years. Blanca enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family, she was...

Andrew Richard Flowers

Andrew Richard Flowers

Dec 16, 2022

Andrew Richard Flowers passed away on December 16, 2022 at Hospice House in Charlotte after a short illness.

There is a bit more laughter behind the pearly gates today because Andy Flowers has arrived. There’s no doubt he has the angels in stitches because he loved to make people laugh.

Andy was born on July...

Katherine Lemaster Privette

Katherine Lemaster Privette

Dec 16, 2022

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Katherine LeMaster Privette, 87, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 16, 2022.

The family will receive friends 3:00 pm, Monday, December 26, 2022, at Whitesell Funeral Home.  A memorial service will follow at 4:00.

A native of Spartanburg, SC, Mrs. Privette was a daughter...