Obituaries

Jan 21, 2025

West Columbia, SC - Mrs. Barbara Arant Pittman, 73, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Colonial Gardens, West Columbia, SC.

Mrs. Pittman was a native of Monroe, NC and was a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Arant and Marjie Lee Home Arant.  

Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the family.  

Jan 20, 2025

Kimberly Rae Lovsin, a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care in Rock Hill, South Carolina. 

Born on April 23, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Kreger and Martha Kreger of Willoughby, Ohio. Kimberly is survived by her husband, John Lovsin; her daughters, Haley Lovsin and...

Jan 20, 2025

Nancy Hill Butler, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday January 20th, 2025. Nancy cherished her time with family and the “lunch bunch” group. While working at Fort Mill Police department for 15 years she met many people that call her friend. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Butler, her mother Thelma Butler, and her...

Jan 18, 2025

Barbara Young, 72, of Clover SC passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. She was a beloved mother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

Barbara was born September 16, 1952 in Brooklyn NY to the late Arthur Heckel and Agnes Lorraine Lakner. She graduated from South Mecklenburg High School in...

Jan 17, 2025

Dr. Gary Carlton Kimsey, 71, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on January 17, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, following a courageous battle with complications from lymphoma. Born on July 2, 1953, in Rock Hill, SC, he was the son of the late Carlton Clifford Kimsey and Barbara Eloise Adams Kimsey. 

Gary graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1971 and earned...

Jan 16, 2025

Lavinia McCall passed away in her home on Thursday January 16, 2025. The second daughter to the late James Leroy and Sadie Mae Osborne McCall. Preceded by her brother O. Downey McCall and sister Julia Ann McCall. Lavinia was a lifelong resident of Fort Mill only being away for a stint in the U.S Marine corp. She was an excellent...

Jan 16, 2025

Rock Hill, SC - Mr. Walter Jack Harwell, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at White Oak Manor of Rock Hill, SC.

Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Monday, January 20, 2025, at Greater Life Baptist Church, 17025 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277 with Rev. Tim Blue officiating.  

A native of Gaston County, Mr....

Jan 15, 2025

Jan 15, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Paul Jones, 61, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 15, 2025. He was a beloved father, husband, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Joe was born on July 24, 1963, in Canoga Park, California. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1981 in Dubuque, Iowa. Throughout his professional...

Jan 14, 2025

Grahame Edward Rance, 72, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Frisco, TX, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on January 14th, 2025. Born on November 12, 1952, in Newport, South Wales, Grahame was the cherished only child of the late Ivor Edward Rance and his surviving mother, Denise Rance.

Grahame led an incredible life that he shared with his...

Jan 14, 2025

Rock Hill, SC – Ms. Kristine Elizabeth Colley, 33, departed her earthly body on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Red Path Baptist Fellowship Church, located at 814 Teaberry Lane, Rock Hill, SC 29730, with Pastor Eddie Williams officiating.

Kristine...

Jan 13, 2025

Fort Mill, SC – Mrs. Betty Lou Hammond Sisk, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 13, 2025.

 A graveside service will be 11:00 am Friday, January 17, 2025, at Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, SC with the Rev. Josh Fite officiating. 

 A native of Fort Mill, SC Mrs. Sisk was a daughter of the late Wylie...

Jan 13, 2025

Sue Ferrell Clark Howington, 71, of Rock Hill, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Born Sunday, March 15, 1953, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Albert R. Ferrell and Dee Alva Carnes Ferrell. Sue enjoyed spending time at the beach, fishing, golfing, playing cards - and dominos - camping, and spending time with her...

Jan 12, 2025

Frances Matthews Queen, born on October 18, 1950, in Portsmouth, VA, went to Heaven in her sleep on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 74 surrounded by her loving family.

Frances is survived by her sister, Cynthia Matthews Taylor (her husband Willie). She is survived by two children: Sherri Sutherland Bunch (her husband Mark) and Jack Sutherland, Jr (his...

Jan 12, 2025

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Lillian Novella Foster Hafner, 94 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Wellmore of Tega Cay. 

The family will receive friends 1:30 pm until service time on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at College Park Baptist Church, 1209 Eisenhower Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 pm...

Jan 12, 2025

Richard Alan Scott, 73, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on January 12, 2025, after a short illness.

He was born March 16, 1951 in Canton, OH. He was the son of the late Vera Mae Scott and Steven Junior Scott. 

He and his family resided in Green, OH, before making a company move to Fort Mill, SC, in 1994.

Richard attended The...

Jan 11, 2025

Benedict “Ben” Nutter passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. He was 87. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife, Maria Nutter and leaves behind his son Anthony Nutter (Nancy) of Fort Mill, SC and two grandchildren Elizabeth Nutter Campo (Nick) and Zachary Nutter (Tyler). Great grandchildren include Nicholas Campo, Isabella Campo and Margaret Nutter.

 

The funeral will be...

Jan 10, 2025

“Family means no one is left behind or forgotten” - David Ogden Stiers 

Thom Van Pham passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2025 at the age of 89 at a family home in Tega Cay, South Carolina. 

Thom was born in Tan Buu, a village just outside Saigon, Vietnam on February 1, 1935. He married his wife, Hue Hoa on December 16th,...

Jan 9, 2025

Timothy Lawrence, age 52 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Tim was born in Hartford, WI on March 8, 1972 to the late Donald Lawrence and Cheryle Pohlman (Barg). The family moved the following year to Sheboygan, WI., where Tim lived into his adulthood. As a child, Tim was very inquisitive and creative; taking things apart and making new...

Jan 9, 2025

Our loving Mother, Harriet Jean Zimmermann, peacefully died in her sleep in the early hours of January 9, 2025. We take comfort that she has joined her beloved husband Thomas Zimmermann. At 99 years, she was a role model for living a vibrant life. We are blessed with many fond memories of time together and her love of family. Her...