Obituaries

Joseph Erik Proksch

Oct 12, 2021

Joseph Erik Proksch, 56, of York, SC, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 22021 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC, after a battle with Covid-19.  His wife and eldest son were at his bedside as he peacefully passed on.

Erik was born to Joe and Hallie Proksch May 17, 1965 in Salmon, Idaho. Raised in...

Denise Alice Ice

Oct 11, 2021

Denise Ice of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on October 11, 2021. Denise was born in Nashua, NH on April 8, 1958, Daughter of Claire (Michaud) Boucher and the late Leonard (Lenny) Boucher. She was happily married to Kevin Ice for 39 years.

Denise was a dedicated wife, mother, and teacher. She taught for over...

Mary C. Scarfo

Oct 11, 2021

Mary C. (née Gillis) Scarfo, 88, of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Nashua, NH and Belmont, MA, passed away on Oct. 11, 2021, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born on Jan. 7, 1933 in Brighton, MA, daughter of the late William Everett Gillis and Anastasia Gillis (née O’Halloran).

Most important to her was...

Kensil Dalzell Brown

Oct 10, 2021

Palmetto Funeral Home and Cremation center is handling the services.

Howard James Smith

Oct 9, 2021

Howard James Smith, 76, of Indian Land, SC entered the Kingdom Triumphant on October 9, 2021.  He was the son of the late Howard Jacob Smith and Naomi Elizabeth Smith, both of Lancaster County, PA.  He was born June 24, 1945  in Ephrata, PA.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Major Robert D. Mumma, a career Air...

Danny Ray Dutch

Oct 8, 2021

Tega Cay, SC - Danny Ray Dutch, age 59, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center.

Born in Laurinburg, NC, he is the son of Archie Malcolm Dutch and Annie Mae Mauldin Dutch.

Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the family.

Joseph Wayne Mallard

Oct 8, 2021

Joseph Wayne Mallard, age 47, went to be with our Lord on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Atrium Health Care in Pineville, NC. Born in Rock Hill, SC, Joe was the son of Ann Marie Threatt Mallard and the late Jerry Wayne Mallard.

He received his associates Degree in Business Management with honors at York Technical College...

Barry Gene Freeman

Oct 7, 2021

Barry Gene Freeman, 59, a lifelong resident of Fort Mill, died Thursday, October 7, 2021.  He was Co-Owner of Freemans Auto-body Shop and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his mother, Marie Freeman; 3 children, Casey Gene Freeman (Tawney Renee), Tara Elizabeth Freeman, Taylor Ashton Freeman; two grandchildren, EmmaGrace Lee Freeman, Olivia Rayne...

Dorothy Allen (Allen) Gibson

Oct 6, 2021

Dorothy Allen Gibson, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021 at Atrium Health in Pineville, NC holding the hand of her devoted husband of over 61 years Bruce.  “Dot” was born on September 26, 1936 in Norwood, NC where she lived with her loving family, parents Green & Ruth Allen and her two brothers, WC and Donnie....

Johnathan Kennith Mccain

Oct 5, 2021

Johnathan Kennith McCain passed away surrounded by his parents, Kathryn and Michael, his sisters, Jada and Olivia, his aunt and uncle, Alicia and Steven McCray, and cousin Jase after battling a rare form of cancer called NUT Midline Carcinoma on October 5, 2021.

Johnathan was born in Heidelberg, Germany on May 31, 2006. A military...

Peggy Marie Starr

Oct 5, 2021

Peggy Marie Starr, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center with her son Mark at her side. Peggy was born on February 15, 1933 in Eaton, Colorado to Lewis Henry Clements and Edythe Burnham Clements.  She grew to adulthood in various communities in northern Colorado and while growing up, she took piano lessons...

Doris Martin Deese

Oct 2, 2021

Rock Hill – Mrs. Doris Martin Deese, 77, of 4421 Highway 5, died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center.

A graveside service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Grandview Memorial Park Hollis Lakes.

A native of Conway, SC, Mrs. Deese was a daughter of the late...

Mark Douglas Cooney

Oct 2, 2021

Mark Douglas Cooney, 65, of York, SC, suddenly passed away on October 2, 2021, doing what he loved to do, riding his motorcycle.

He was born February 20, 1955, in Texas. Son to the late Joseph and Margaret Cooney.

Mark was outgoing by nature, and he never met a stranger. He absolutely loved spending time...

Jason Wayne Vess

Oct 2, 2021

Rock Hill – Mr. Jason Wayne Vess, 43, died Saturday, October 2, 2021.

The family will receive friends 1:00 pm Friday, October 8, 2021, at Whitesell Funeral Home and other times at the home.  A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in our chapel with Pastor Jason Demby officiating.  Burial will be in Grandview...

Terrance Kenneth Campbell

Oct 1, 2021

Rock Hill - Mr. Terrance “Terry” Kenneth Campbell, 78, died Friday, October 1, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center.

The family will receive friends 2:15 pm Thursday, October 7, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, York Ward, 1130 Alexander Love Hwy, York, SC 29745.  A funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm...

David Lynn Shaw

Oct 1, 2021

Fort Mill – David Lynn Shaw, 58, died Friday, October 1, 2021, at Atrium Health Pineville.

A memorial service will be 3:00 pm Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Whitesell Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends following the service.

A native of Charlotte, NC, David was a son of Joyce Wilson...

Myrna Margarita (Santiago) Morales

Oct 1, 2021

Myrna Margarita Santiago Morales, 78, of Charlotte, NC, died Friday, October 1, 2021.  She was born in Puerto Rico to the late Pascual and Maria Diaz and employed at Heaven Unisex Salon.   She is survived by her husband Luis; a son, Juan Emilio Roble; sisters, Judith Sankitts and Rosa Garcia; brother, Luis Garcia; 3 nieces, Karina Garcia, Rochelle Zavaky,...

Stacey Fay Cunningham

Sep 30, 2021

Sunrise 9/29/1970

Sunset 9/30/2021

Stacey Fay Cunningham was born in Fairfax, VA to David Bruce Hom and Ellie Bishop (preceded in death).  She was educated in the Anne Arundel County Maryland school systems.  Most of her career she spent working various accounting and human resource positions in Maryland, North Carolina and...

Ronzie Eugene Butts

Sep 29, 2021

Ronzie Eugene (Butch) Butts of Fort Mill, SC passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Ronzie was born in Muskegon, MI on July 27, 1948, to father Frederick Eugene Butts and mother Pearlie Mae Johnson. He was their only son of four children.

He is predeceased in death by his parents, his sister Freddie Mae...

Imogene Mcabee Ruff

Sep 28, 2021

Imogene McAbee Ruff, age 80 of Fort Mill, SC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  Born in Cleveland County, NC, on November 13, 1940, she was the daughter of late Robert Wesley and Amy Zettie Laughter McAbee and was preceded in death by her husband Charles Ruff.  Imogene was a registered nurse...