Obituaries

Nov 21, 2021

Charles Matthew Debbout, 59, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on November 17, 2021 at home in Fort Mill, SC.  Charlie was the youngest of five sons born to the late Robert W. Debbout and Ruth M. (Lawlor) Debbout on November 2nd, 1962 in Glenview, IL.  He was a graduate of Resurrection Catholic School, Abbot Pennings High School and...

Nov 20, 2021

Guy Mitchell Fortson Sr. went to be with the Lord November 20th, 2021. A long time employee of Celanese (Rock Hill, SC) and retired from Aviagen (Pageland, SC). He was a faithful member of Cornerstone Baptist Church (Rock Hill, SC). He was a proud member of The Sons of the Confederate Veterans and the Rock Hill Cruisers Organization. He...

Nov 19, 2021

Marlena Crist McAlum, 53 of Lancaster, SC passed away November 19, 2021. Marlena was born on June 8, 1968 in Norfolk, Virginia to Lynda E. Wolfe and Marlen B. Crist. She was preceded in death by her father, Marlen B. Crist of Fort Worth, TX and her spouse of many years, Billy Lee Lucas of Lancaster, SC. She is survived...

Nov 19, 2021

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 91:1-2

Julie Marie Parrish Crump, 57, of Catawba, SC, peacefully went to be with...

Nov 19, 2021

William James Robinson, 55, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed quietly with friends and family by his side on November 19th, 2021.  Known as Jimmy by the ones that knew him best, Jimmy was born April 15th, 1966 and preceded in death by the late Mary Faye Robinson and William Joseph "Bill" Robinson of Fort Mill, South Carolina.  Jimmy...

Nov 18, 2021

Indian Land, S.C. – Mary P. Papp, age 74, of Indian Land, S.C., died quietly at home on Thursday, November 18, 2021, after a 32-year battle with cancer. Born in Barberton, Ohio, on November 13, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Sandors Farkas, and was a 1990 graduate of The University of Akron, achieving...

Nov 17, 2021

“A room without books is like a body without a soul”

*In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy ( rmconservancy.org ), or Manistee County Library ( manisteelibrary.org ) are gratefully appreciated.*

Dawn Kisley , 82, formerly of Charlotte, MI and Bear Lake, MI entered into rest on...

Nov 17, 2021

Mr. Keith DuBreil Epps, 63, of Fort Mill, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at home in Fort Mill, SC. Born in Conway, SC, Mr. Epps was a son of the late DuBreil Huey Epps and Peggy McCallister Epps. He received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in 1980, and enjoyed a varied career in...

Nov 17, 2021

Philip John Caliendo, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 11/17/21in South Carolina.

Philip was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Mary (Salerno) Caliendo. He is survived by his adored and cherished family. Wife of 58 years, Cynthia (Cheslock); daughter, Glenna; son, Philip C.; daughter, Cindy Robichaud and husband Matt; sister, Mary...

Nov 16, 2021

Rock Hill – Mr. James “Jimbo” Ray Falls, 85, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center.

A graveside service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Forest Hills Cemetery, Rock Hill, with the Rev. Jeffery McWatters officiating.

A native of Gastonia,...

Nov 15, 2021

Frank A. Wagner III, age 62 passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home. Born in Orange, NJ, Frank grew up in West Orange and graduated from Seton Hall University in 1981 where he was a member of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. Frank lived most of his life in New Jersey before relocating with his family in...

Nov 15, 2021

Rock Hill – Mrs. Fane Laisa Round Taufa, 85, of 306 Lyle Street, died Sunday, November 14, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 am Monday, November 22, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Rock Hill Ward.  A funeral service will...

Nov 13, 2021

James Madison Bommelaere (60) passed away on November 13, 2021 at the Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.  He was born April 23, 1961 to Ray and Mary (Samuelson) Bommelaere in Albuquerque, NM. He was married to AnnaMarie Grandmont and though it was not meant to last forever, Jim’s greatest pride and joy, Madison, was born from the...

Nov 11, 2021

Fort Mill – Mrs. Sara Eugene Gray Merritt, 67, died Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Atrium Health Pineville, Charlotte, NC.

A memorial service will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1824 Airport Road, Lancaster, SC 29720, with the Rev. Debra Whiteside officiating.

Born in Charlotte,...

Nov 11, 2021

Rock Hill, - Mr. James Wendell Burris, 49, died Thursday, November 11, 2021, at his home.

A memorial service will be 3:00 pm Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Whitesell Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffery McWatters officiating.

A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Burris was a son of Barbara Jean Archie...

Nov 9, 2021

Edward G. Witowski, 81, of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Chicago and La Grange, IL Loving husband of Carlene (nee Kausal) Witowski Beloved father of Wendy (James) Warder, Sandra Manzari, and Daniel (Sheilia) Witowski Thurmon Loving grandfather of Clayton (Susie) and Claire, Simone and Ruby, Eddie and Maggie Cherished brother of Elaine (Richard) Dynis, and the late...

Nov 9, 2021

Kevin Roger McGrath, age 81, Fort Mill, SC, died on November 9, 2021. A memorial service will be held on November 12, 2021 11:00, at Unity Presbyterian Church, Fort Mill, SC with Rev. Dr. Matthew A. Rich officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Narthex.

Palmetto Funeral Home is in charge.

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Nov 8, 2021

Patsy Frances Croce, age 78, passed away peacefully November 8, 2021 surrounded by love.  She was born March 17, 1943 in Madisonville, Kentucky to Oma "Hilda" Wilson. She married the love of her life, Carmine "Buddy" Croce in September of 1960 who preceded her home in 2015.

Our mother danced in the rain. With bare feet and...

Nov 8, 2021

Melba McClintock Simmers, age 67, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Atrium Health Pineville.

Anyone that knew Libby knew she was all about her babies.She loved her kids and grandbabies. Her grandkids were her world and she would light up talking about them babies.

She enjoyed crocheting and making...

Nov 7, 2021

Greenville, SC – Mr. Jerry Keith Black, 62, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Services will be private.

A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Black was a son of the late Ernest Black and Elizabeth Parris Black. Surviving are his three sons, Jerry Black (Ashley Burns), Dustin Black and Chris...