Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Robert Nestel

Robert Nestel

Jul 15, 2022

Robert (Bob) Nestel, who loved to be called “Dad” and “Grandpa”, departed his loving family on July 15, 2022.

Bob was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 3, 1938 to Charles and Mildred (Brinkworth) Nestel.  He attended Frankfurt High School, graduating in 1956.  Bob was a veteran of the Air Force, where his love of photography led...

Isla Jean Custer

Isla Jean Custer

Jul 15, 2022

Isla Jean Custer, age 82, passed away on July 15, 2022 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC following a stroke. She was the oldest daughter of Max and Hazel Barber. Her parents preceded her in death, as did her younger sister, Barbara Ann (Bobbie). She is survived by her husband of 44 years,...

John Farrell ("Jake")  Miller

John Farrell ("Jake") Miller

Jul 12, 2022

John Farrell (Jake) Miller left this world on July 12th, 2022 at the age of 44. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving immediate and extended family.

Jake was born on April 7, 1978 in Fairview, OH to John and Mary Jo Miller as the youngest of three children.

After...

Donald F ("Skip")  Shaw Jr

Donald F ("Skip") Shaw Jr

Jul 10, 2022

Donald F. Shaw Jr. “Skip” Birth - May 27th 1944 in Middletown, Connecticut Death - July 10th 2022 in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Don was the son of the late Dorothy F. and Donald F. Shaw.

He is survived...

James Carey Reid

James Carey Reid

Jul 8, 2022

On Friday, July 8, 2022, James Carey Reid, 45 passed away at Piedmont Medical center after a brief illness.  He was the son of late James Barber Reid, Jr. and his surviving mother, Hollye Waters Reid.  James is survived by his sister, Whitney Reid and was predeceased in death by his brother, Michael Cameron Reid.

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Audrey Ruth Marshall

Audrey Ruth Marshall

Jul 8, 2022

Chester, SC – Mrs. Audrey Ruth Marshall, 81, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at her home.

A native of Hanford, CA., Audrey was the daughter of the late Herman and Lucile Alcott Ericksen.

Audrey retired from the Honeywell Corporation as a Senior Buyer.  She was a member of The Church...

Phonexay P Volarat

Phonexay P Volarat

Jul 7, 2022

1st Lieutenant Phonexay P. Volarat, of East Hartford, CT, was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. He passed away on Thursday, July 7th, 2022 in Charlotte, NC where he resided. Born in Ban Paksane, Laos, he was the son of Xieng Douang and Veune Volarat of Laos. He lived in East Hartford, CT for over 32 Years...

Claire Jewel Nystrom

Claire Jewel Nystrom

Jul 6, 2022

Claire Jewel (Semplenski) Nystrom of Tega Cay, SC passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022.

Claire was born in Beacon Falls, CT to the late Frank and Clara (Wisniewski) Semplenski. She attended the University of Connecticut where she met her future husband, the late Paul E. Nystrom, Jr.  Claire remained a fervent UConn Huskies Women’s Basketball fan...

Robert Benjamin Renner

Robert Benjamin Renner

Jul 5, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we said goodbye to our father Robert Benjamin Renner, Jr. on July 5, 2022.  Dad was 85.  He is survived by his children Chris Vrabel, Robbin Carson, Lisa Renner and Kent Renner and 6 grandkids and 3 great-grandchildren.  He was affectionately known by his grandkids as Grumps.  He is predeceased...

Robin Floyd Bussey

Robin Floyd Bussey

Jul 5, 2022

Rock Hill, SC-Robin Floyd Bussey, age 61, passed away on July 5th peacefully in her sleep at home after a battle with cancer.

Robin was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Joyce Floyd. She is survived by her sisters, Patsy Stack(Joey) of Edgefield, SC and Paula Myers (Darrell) of Rock Hill, SC. ...

Roxanne L (Boldt)  Wheatley

Roxanne L (Boldt) Wheatley

Jul 4, 2022

Roxanne L. Boldt Wheatley passed away July 4th, 2022, in South Carolina. She was born March 31, 1947, in Hutchinson KS. Roxie married Kenneth Wheatley on April 22, 1966. Ken served in the Air Force, so they lived in many places but spent several years in Hutchinson and Wichita, KS. While in Hutchinson Roxie worked in...

Elizabeth Williams King

Elizabeth Williams King

Jul 3, 2022

Elizabeth Williams King

December 28, 1943 – July 3, 2022

Anne King was born Elizabeth Anne Boone on December 28, 1943, to the late William Augustus and Gladys Stone Boone in Holland, VA. She departed this life on July 3, 2022. Anne was the second oldest of seven children and...

Michael Cameron Reid

Michael Cameron Reid

Jul 3, 2022

On Sunday July 3, 2022, Michael "Cameron" Reid, 43 gained his heavenly wings in his home in Rock Hill, SC. He was born December 28, 1978 to the proud parents of the Late James Barber Reid, and his surviving mother, Hollye Waters Reid.

Cameron graduated from Northwestern High School, Class of 1997. He is...

Hugh Marcus Grasty

Hugh Marcus Grasty

Jul 2, 2022

Rock Hill – Mr. Hugh Marcus Grasty, 83, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House peacefully surrounded by his family.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home, 700 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill from 6:00pm-7:30pm....

Rhoda "Evie" Whisonant

Rhoda "Evie" Whisonant

Jul 2, 2022

Rock Hill, SC – Rhoda “Evie” Whisonant, 64, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her home in Rock Hill, SC.

A visitation will be 6pm – 8pm, Thursday July 7, 2022, at Lighthouse Pentecostal Holiness Church, 333 US-21 S, Fort Mill, SC 29715.

Evie enjoyed reading her Bible, attending Church, and spending time with family,...

Roy Vincent Brady, Jr.

Roy Vincent Brady, Jr.

Jul 1, 2022

Roy V. Brady (Babe) was born on April 17, 1964, and went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2022.

He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and Wife, Tami (her four children, Joshua, Tiara, Michaela and Joey), his two Daughters, Heather and Hollie Brady, Grandson, Brysen, Brother, Scott and his wife AJ Brady,...

Maria Rivera-Merced

Maria Rivera-Merced

Jun 30, 2022

Maria Rivera-Merced, Age 76 recently a resident of Rock Hill, South Carolina, entered into the arms of the Lord peacefully on Thursday June 30th. She was courageous in her last months fighting a battle with her sickness. She was born on August 15, 1945, in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Carmelo Rivera and Sebastiana “Fabiana” Merced.

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James William Rainer

James William Rainer

Jun 30, 2022

James W. Rainer was born on May 5, 1943 in York, South Carolina to Mother, Margaret Rainer, and Father, James Pressley Rainer Jr. He departed this life on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

James graduated from York Comprehensive High School in 1962. He served in the Army and National Guard. James was an avid golfer...

Ellen Loraine Gladden

Ellen Loraine Gladden

Jun 29, 2022

Loraine Gladden was born Ellen Loraine Scott on August 7, 1945 to the late Holiday and Mattie Kate Scott (nee Harris) in Saluda, VA. One of seven children, Loraine a.k.a. ‘Lo’ grew up in a loving and tight knit family in Middlesex County Virginia where her wonderful personality was shaped. Described by her family as sweet, sassy, the...

Adelle M Roudels

Adelle M Roudels

Jun 29, 2022

Adelle M. Roudels

November 10, 1919- June 29, 2022

Adelle was born in East Walpole, Massachusetts to James A Duda and Mary M. (Palaima) Duda, both originally from Lithuania.

She attended Walpole (MA) Public schools and graduated from Walpole High School in 1937, after which...