Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Michael Anthony Jones

Michael Anthony Jones

Feb 11, 2022

Michael Anthony Jones of Rock Hill, SC was born on November 5th, 1961, In Tuskegee Alabama.

To the late Joe and Nadine Williams of Little River, SC.

On Friday February 11th, 2022, Our King was called home. He departed this life peacefully among his loving family.

Michael spent most of his life in...

James Arthur Yeager

James Arthur Yeager

Feb 11, 2022

James Yeager

April 16, 1943 – February 9, 2022

Rock Hill, SC – James Arthur Yeager, 78, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2022 at Atrium Health Pineville, NC surrounded with love. James was born April 16, 1943 in Greenville, MS. He was the son of the late Jacob Jeffries Yeager and Rose Curro Yeager. James...

Thomas George Burroughs

Thomas George Burroughs

Feb 10, 2022

Thomas George Burroughs

Passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday February 10, 2022 surrounded by his family at home. Born in November 1932 Tommy Burroughs was the youngest of seven children. He is survived by two older sisters, his wife, 3 children, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 foster great grandchildren, and a host...

Pauline Twitty (Polly)  Smith

Pauline Twitty (Polly) Smith

Feb 8, 2022

Pauline Twitty Smith age 96, 1925-2022, transitioned to her promised new life with her Savior Jesus on February 8, 2022 from Charlotte, NC. Polly was born in Rock Hill SC on July 24, 1925, the oldest child of Edgar Twitty and Ruth Shaw Twitty. She was also preceded in death by her younger siblings Charles Twitty (Phyllis) and Marcia...

Jerry Steve Wilson

Jerry Steve Wilson

Feb 8, 2022

York, SC – Mr. Jerry Steve Wilson, 77, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Piedmont Medical Center.

There will be a biodegradable balloon release at Harris Street Park, 465 Harris Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715, Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 2:00 pm.  Please join was as we celebrate the life of Jerry Wilson.

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Brenda E. Blackmon

Brenda E. Blackmon

Feb 7, 2022

Brenda E. Blackmon, age 82, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2022, after a brave ten-year fight with Parkinson's and Supranuclear Palsy.

Brenda was born in Jamestown, NC, the daughter of Earl and Alpha Williams.  She was predeceased by her husband, Fred Blackmon, her daughters, Pamela Craddock and Lesa Toomes...

Patricia Florence (O'Loughlin)  Tarulli

Patricia Florence (O'Loughlin) Tarulli

Feb 6, 2022

Patricia Florence O’Loughlin Tarulli, 82, of Fort Mill, SC passed away on February 6, 2022 after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born October 11, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph Lawrence O’Loughlin and Florence (D’Anjou) O’Loughlin.

Pat grew up in Brooklyn, attending an all-girls Catholic School where she made lifelong friends. After graduation...

Arthur Edward Rice

Arthur Edward Rice

Feb 6, 2022

Arthur Edward “Bud” Rice passed away peacefully at 101 in a skilled nursing facility.

Arthur was born in Arlington Va to Jessie and Ida Rice. He graduated from Washington and Lee High in 1938. He is predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Alice B.Rice and survived by his daughters, Virginia Sheridan (Bob) and Barbara Normyle (Mark)....

Anthony Paul Policelli

Anthony Paul Policelli

Feb 5, 2022

Born in Providence, Rhode Island

Lived in Charlotte, North Carolina

Anthony was 71 years old.

Anthony departed from this life here on earth on February 5th and has taken up his new place of residence somewhere in the star-studded heavens above.

He was known to some as Anthony, to some as...

Shelley Ruehrmund Kuhn

Shelley Ruehrmund Kuhn

Feb 5, 2022

Shelley Ruehrmund Kuhn, 73 years of age, passed away peacefully at her home in Fort Mill, SC and entered into the arms of her Savior Jesus on Feb 5, 2022.  Shelley had been fighting bladder cancer for over a year, and although cancer took her earthly life, we are rejoicing that she has now entered eternal life, where she...

William Joe Hoffman

William Joe Hoffman

Feb 4, 2022

Mr. William Joe Hoffman, 79, went to be with his Lord & Savior on February 4th, 2022 at his home, in Rock Hill, SC.

Born in Rock Hill, SC, Mr. Hoffman was the son of the late Joe Hughes Hoffman and the late Gladys Craig Hoffman. He was proceeded in death by his brother Robert...

John Patrick Queen

John Patrick Queen

Feb 3, 2022

Mr. John Patrick Queen, of Rock Hill, SC. died Wednesday, February 3, 2022 at Piedmont Medical Center.  There will be a graveside service at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Forest Hill’s Cemetery, 4290 Old York Road, Rock Hill, SC.

Born in 1967, in Rock Hill, SC to the late J.B. Queen and...

Barbara (Barb)  Stayduhar

Barbara (Barb) Stayduhar

Feb 3, 2022

Barbara Liberi Stayduhar

Barb, aka BaBa, was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 22, 1944 to Armand and Frances Liberi.  She finished nursing school in 1965 at Ohio Valley General Hospital.  In 1965, she married her beloved husband, Bill Stayduhar, of 56 years.  She continued her nursing career when she moved to Charlotte.

She is...

Carroll Rudolph Gilreath Ii

Carroll Rudolph Gilreath Ii

Feb 2, 2022

Carroll “Scott” Gilreath, 69, passed away at Atrium Pineville after extended illness. Scott was born in Greenville, SC to Carroll and Lib Gilreath. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Becky, his children, Zach and Zoe, Daughter in Law, Kimberly, Grandson, Grant, and his cat companions, Ajax and Freckles.*

Scott was a...

Nellie Leone (Sanders)  Watts

Nellie Leone (Sanders) Watts

Feb 2, 2022

Rock Hill – Mrs. Nellie Leone Sanders Watts, 85, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at MUSC Lancaster.

The family will receive friends 1:00 pm Monday, February 7, 2022, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint, Catawba Ward.  A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  The family will also...

Darryl Whisonant

Darryl Whisonant

Feb 1, 2022

Mr. Darryl Lyle Whisonant, 82, of Rock Hill, SC, died Tuesday February 1, 2022 at home. There will be a Memorial Service from 3 to 5 pm on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Bass Funeral Home, located at 700 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill, S.C. Born in 1939, in Rock Hill S.C., to the late David Lyle Whisonant and Virginia...

Gene Douglas Johnson

Gene Douglas Johnson

Feb 1, 2022

York, SC – Mr. Gene Douglas Johnson, 83, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Harbor Chase, The Cove Memory Care.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 7, 2022 at St. Anne Catholic Church located at 1698 Bird Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730.

A native of Rock...

Robert Bruce Grummond

Robert Bruce Grummond

Jan 31, 2022

Robert Bruce Grummond, 87, passed away on January 31, 2022, at White Oak Manor of Rock Hill, SC. Bob was born on August 25, 1934, in Queens, New York, the son of Lewie and Lillian Grummond. He had lived in Tega Cay, South Carolina since 2010. Bob is survived by his elder sister, Janet Irwin, his wife of 56 ...

Cheslie Corrinne Kryst

Cheslie Corrinne Kryst

Jan 30, 2022

Cheslie Corrinne Kryst held many titles- licensed attorney, Miss USA 2019, Emmy Award- nominated TV presenter. But to those who loved her the most, Cheslie was a daughter, sister, and friend. Gone too soon, she departed her earthly life on January 30, 2022, at just 30 years old.

Cheslie was born on April 28, 1991, in Jackson,...

Andrew Adam Hancock

Andrew Adam Hancock

Jan 29, 2022

Fort Mill, SC – Andrew Adam Hancock, age 57, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Atrium Health Pineville, NC.

Born in Rock Hill, SC, he is the son of the late Lindsay Hancock, Sr. and Mary Ellen Belk Hancock.  Andrew was a past employee of Springs Industries and loved watching movies and enjoyed...