Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Sue Gulasky

Sue Gulasky

Jun 19, 2025

Sue Reitz Gulasky passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents John H. & Alice D. Reitz and her loving husband of 39 years Joseph (Joe) A. Gulasky.

Sue grew up in Williamsburg, VA attending Matthew Whaley Elementary, James Blair High School and Ferrum College. After marrying Joe in 1970, they lived in Tennessee,...

Jack Darnell Sutherland

Jack Darnell Sutherland

Jun 17, 2025

Jackson Darnell Sutherland Jr. October 31, 1976 – June 17, 2025, | Age 48

Memorial Service: Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 4:00pm.

Palmetto Funeral Home. 2049 Carolina Place Drive. Fort Mill, SC. 29708.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jackson Darnell Sutherland Jr., a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, who passed away on June 17, 2025, after a nearly...

Frank Anthony Kaiser

Frank Anthony Kaiser

Jun 16, 2025

Frank Anthony Kaiser, 60, of Rock Hill, SC passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Frank spent most of his life as a diesel mechanic before moving onto large trucking companies as a supervisor and service writer.

He was a member of several train clubs and interest groups and loved to attend as many train shows as he possibly could. His extensive...

James Edward Freeman, Jr

James Edward Freeman, Jr

Jun 15, 2025

Lancaster, SC – Mr. James “J.” Edward Freeman, Jr., 57, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

A Celebration of Life service will be 6:30 pm., Friday, June 20, 2025, at Trinity Baptist Church, 1519 Steel Hill Road, Lancaster, SC, 29720. The family will receive friends following the service.

A native of Lancaster, SC, Mr. Freeman was...

Vickey Fenty

Vickey Fenty

Jun 14, 2025

Vickey Treadwell-Fenty, beloved wife, sister, friend, and true original, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2025, just shy of her 70th birthday. Born June 28, 1955, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Vickey grew up in Austin, Texas, where she graduated from Crockett High School with the class of 1972-73. Even as a teenager, she stood out—graceful, witty, and determined, with a...

Eleanor Marie Mino

Eleanor Marie Mino

Jun 14, 2025

An angel on earth, Eleanor Mino, 99, passed away on June 14, 2025, peacefully at home in Fort Mill, South Carolina. She was surrounded by her loving daughters as she burst into purple glitter and began her journey to heaven. She was born on February 20, 1926, the daughter of the late Julian and Frances Ludko in Brooklyn, New York.Eleanor...

Laura Jean Kramer

Laura Jean Kramer

Jun 13, 2025

Laura Jean Kramer, 56, passed away June 13, 2025, ending her battle with cancer. 

Laura was born October 10, 1968 to George and Lucille Sciarrone in Brooklyn, NY. She is survived by her husband Michael, her two children Amanda and Michael, her mother Lucille, and siblings Michael, John, and George.

Laura was a shining light in the lives of all who had...

Renee Varnadore Giles

Renee Varnadore Giles

Jun 10, 2025

Renee Varnadore Giles, 67, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. She was born in Rock Hill, SC, on May 2, 1958, to her parents, James and Laura Varnadore.

Renee was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Karen Langley, and her two brothers, Ronnie Varnadore and Kenny Varnadore.

She is survived by her husband of 50...

Geneva M. Catoe

Geneva M. Catoe

Jun 10, 2025

Geneva M. Catoe of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Lancaster, SC went to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 10, 2025 while her daughter was by her side at her home. She was born April 23, 1934 in Chesterfield, SC.

The service is Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Catawba Baptist Church.

Visitation at 2:00, Funeral at 3:00. Burial is...

Phyllis Ashley Starnes

Phyllis Ashley Starnes

Jun 10, 2025

Indian Land, SC - Mrs. Phyllis Ashley Starnes, 87, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at The Meridian at Carolina Lakes.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025, at St. John’s UMC, Fort Mill, SC and a funeral service will follow at 1:30 pm with Rev. Karen Radcliffe officiating. Burial will...

Marlene Norris

Marlene Norris

Jun 9, 2025

Marlene “Marlena” Norris, 71, of Tega Cay, South Carolina, formerly of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving son and devoted daughter-in-law.

Marlena was born on December 28, 1953, in Taylor, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Colvard; mother, Erlinda Little; sister, Linda Santorum; and brother,...

Joan Patricia Warminski McGill

Joan Patricia Warminski McGill

Jun 9, 2025

Joan Patricia Warminski McGill, 80, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, on February 19, 1945, Joan was the youngest of three daughters to John and Mary Warminski. She grew up in a close-knit Polish neighborhood in northeast Philadelphia, where she developed a deep pride in her...

Josephine Tillman

Josephine Tillman

Jun 9, 2025

Indian Land, SC – Mrs. Josephine Bridges Tillman, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 9, 2025, at The Blake at Edgewater.

The family will receive friends 11:00 am Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Restoration Church, 8365 Possum Hollow Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29707 and a graveside service will follow in the cemetery at Noon with the...

Brooklynn Faith Freeman Stanley

Brooklynn Faith Freeman Stanley

Jun 8, 2025

Catawba, SC – Brooklynn Faith Freeman Stanley, 21, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Memorial service will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Trinity Baptist Church, 1519 Steel Hill Road, Lancaster, SC, 29720. The family will receive friends following the service.

A native of Indian Land, SC, Brooklynn was a daughter of James...

Cathy Elaine Millwood Cassells

Cathy Elaine Millwood Cassells

Jun 8, 2025

Rock Hill, SC – Ms. Cathy Elaine Millwood Cassells, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC.

The family will receive friends at 1 pm Friday, June 13, 2025, at Whitesell Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2 pm Friday at the funeral home and burial will be Forest...

Gale Wallace Fowler

Gale Wallace Fowler

Jun 7, 2025

Gale Wallace Fowler, 80, passed away on June 7, 2025, at her home. She was married to Reginald Larry Fowler until his passing in 1984 and is survived by her children: Tony and Cindy Fowler of Catawba, SC; Derrick Fowler of Fort Lawn, SC; Kelli Walker of Rock Hill, SC; two grandchildren, Carson Warner and Destiny Warner, both of Lancaster,...

Sean Michael Crosby

Sean Michael Crosby

Jun 4, 2025

Sean Michael Crosby of Tega Cay, South Carolina passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Throughout his life, Sean was a world changer, a shining light who believed that anything is possible with determination and perseverance, despite his Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis at an early age. Sean had many passions in life that he embraced to...

Michael "Mike" Anthony Bordino

Michael "Mike" Anthony Bordino

Jun 3, 2025

February 22, 1954 – June 3, 2025

Michael "Mike" Anthony Bordino, 71, of Indian Land, SC, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital.

Born on February 22, 1954, in Richmond Hill, New York, Mike was known for his warmth, humor, and his gift for storytelling. He could share a tale on just about anything, often leaving those around...

William “Will” Christopher Vincelli

William “Will” Christopher Vincelli

Jun 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William Christopher Vincelli, age 26, of Fort Mill, SC. He was the dearly beloved son of Alfred Joseph Vincelli, II (Fred) and Kathryne Elizabeth Staats (Kalisa).

Will was born on March 5, 1999, in Dunedin, Florida spending his early formative years there prior to moving to Fort Mill, SC, at...

Edward Brooks Moore

Edward Brooks Moore

Jun 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edward Brooks Moore, Jr. “Brooks”, aged 79, of Fort Mill, SC who passed away after a brave health battle.

Brooks was born on September 22, 1945 in Providence, RI to Edward Brooks Moore, Sr. and Dorthy Renehan Moore. Brooks had a number of notable career experiences that took him all...