Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Celcei Neil Johnson

Celcei Neil Johnson

Dec 4, 2024

Celcei Neil Johnson was a summer child, born June 10, 1997, and carried that summer warmth forward throughout her life.

She lost her life at work in an act of senseless and tragic gun violence on December 4, 2024. She was a much beloved first daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, great-niece, cousin, and friend. Her circle of love...

Ashokkumar Bhikhabhai Patel

Ashokkumar Bhikhabhai Patel

Dec 4, 2024

OM SAI RAM

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ashokkumar Bhikhabhai Patel, who departed this life on December 4, 2024, at the age of 68.

Ashokkumar was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He touched the lives of many with his kindness, wisdom, and generosity. His legacy of...

Mary P "Pat" Rittereiser

Mary P "Pat" Rittereiser

Dec 3, 2024

Mary P. "Pat" Rittereiser passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, at the age of 85. Born on January 30, 1939 in New York City, and raised in Astoria, Queens, she was the beloved daughter of New York City Fire Department Lieutenant John C. McKenna and Agnes (Flannery) McKenna. A first-generation American, she remained...

Alma Elizabeth Coleman

Alma Elizabeth Coleman

Dec 1, 2024

Alma Elizabeth Coleman, 91, of Robesonia, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, at her residence in Gastonia, NC.  Alma was born on May 13,1933 in Hornell, NY, daughter of Julia Spalding and Kenneth Paul.  She was raised by Effie and Frederick Atkins.

In addition to her parents and foster parents, she was preceded in...

Phyllis Ann Demaio

Phyllis Ann Demaio

Nov 29, 2024

Phyllis Ann DeMaio, 60, of Indian Land, SC passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024. She was born on August 20, 1964 in Staten Island, NY to the late Joseph Sr and Angelina Misuraca. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Leonard Misuraca.

She was the beloved wife of Frank...

Michael Junior Singletary

Michael Junior Singletary

Nov 27, 2024

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Michael Singletary Funeral Service

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. : J. Singletary, 64, of Rock Hill, SC passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC.

A Celebration...

Allen Sturgill

Allen Sturgill

Nov 27, 2024

Allen Sturgill, 65, of Cumming, GA passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Foley, Alabama. Born Saturday, August 1, 1959, in Norton, Virginia, he was the son of the late Kenneth Eugene Sturgill and Geraldine Rosa Carr. Allen was a jack of all trades. He loved spending time with his family and watching sports of any kind. He enjoyed...

Kenneth Joseph Thibodeau

Kenneth Joseph Thibodeau

Nov 25, 2024

Kenneth J. Thibodeau, 63, a devoted husband, father, and distinguished U.S. Air Force veteran, passed away too soon on November 25, 2024. His legacy of service, leadership, and passion for life will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Born on May 16, 1961, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Kenneth was the son of the late Henry and...

Joanne Cobb Marshall

Joanne Cobb Marshall

Nov 23, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Joanne Cobb Marshall, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.

A native of Rock Hill, SC Mrs. Marshall was a daughter of the late Sloan Douglas Cobb and Opal Whitesides Cobb.  She met the love of her life in 1959...

Joyce Yvonne "Vonnie" Adams

Joyce Yvonne "Vonnie" Adams

Nov 22, 2024

Joyce Yvonne “Vonnie” Adams, 78, of Rock Hill, SC was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2024..

Yvonne was born in 1946 in Lando, SC and was the daughter of the late Crawford “Cee” Hinson and the late Margaret Hinson. She married John Richard...

Lutecia T. Hathcock

Lutecia T. Hathcock

Nov 21, 2024

Lutecia Talbert Hathcock, affectionately known as “Tootsie”, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024 at the age of 88. Born in Iredell County, NC to Lamar and Julia Marie Edwards Talbert, Tootsie was a beacon of love, kindness, and dedication throughout her life.

Tootsie proudly graduated with perfect attendance from A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis in...

Robert "Bob" E. Lesslie Jr.

Robert "Bob" E. Lesslie Jr.

Nov 21, 2024

Rock Hill, SC - Robert "Bob" Ellis Lesslie Jr., passed away Thursday, November 21st, 2024.

Survived by wife, Deborah Lesslie of Rock Hill, SC; sons, Robert Ellis Lesslie III and wife, Kara of Rock Hill, SC, Quade Crabtree and wife, Kathlyn of York, SC, and daughter, Glennis Chandler of Rock Hill, SC; sister, Judy Funston and husband,...

Martha Moon Munn

Martha Moon Munn

Nov 20, 2024

Martha Moon Munn, 84, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Born Monday, April 22, 1940, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Guy Moon and Willie Beckham Moon. Martha graduated Rock Hill Highschool, class of '58. She was a loving mother and friend to all who knew her.

She...

Mary Francis Govin

Mary Francis Govin

Nov 19, 2024

With her grown babies by her side, Mary Govin passed gently on November 19, 2024 in Rock Hill, SC. She was born November 7, 1944 in Boston, MA. Daughter of the late John and Catherine (McDonough) Timmons.

Throughout her life Spectacle Island was a place Mum endlessly returned. Whether physical,  in memory, or in spirit. Shared memories...

Marianne Pollander Jones

Marianne Pollander Jones

Nov 19, 2024

Marianne was born on January 26, 1930 to the late Leon Martin Pollander and Mary Louise Outterbridge Pollander in Hartford, Connecticut. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Earl Jones III of 67 of years; brother Peter Martin Pollander and granddaughter Megan Elizabeth Jones.

She is survived by her brother Leon Martin Pollander “Buddy” and three...

Martha Blanton

Martha Blanton

Nov 17, 2024

Martha Blanton, 82, beloved Maw Maw, mother, and friend entered into eternal rest on November 17th surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beacon of love and compassion whose complete selflessness touched everyone who knew her. She had a boundless capacity to love and gave more of herself than seemed possible. Born to Chester and Maude...

Gary Paul Babinec

Gary Paul Babinec

Nov 17, 2024

Tega Cay, SC – Mr. Gary Paul Babinec, 78, died unexpectantly on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center, Fort Mill surrounded by his family.

A native of Utica, NY, Mr. Babinec was a son of the late Paul John Babinec and Genevieve Hadzjak Babinec.    Gary will be remembered as a man that loved his family...

Frankie Padilla Hernandez

Frankie Padilla Hernandez

Nov 16, 2024

Frankie Padilla Hernandez, conocido por su risa y por su amor a la vida falleció Noviembre 16, 2024 a la edad de 21. Nacido en Mayo 1, 2003, Frankie dejó su marca en nuestra vidas como un buen hijo, hermano cariñoso, y siempre un amigo honesto. En el momento de su fallecimiento Frankie vivía en Fort Mill, South Carolina,...

Harvey Clay Johnson

Harvey Clay Johnson

Nov 16, 2024

Harvey Clay Johnson, 86, of Edgemoor, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born November 27, 1937, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Howard Taft Johnson and Eva Dell Johnson. After graduating high school, Harvey entered into the United States Army where he served for a time in Germany. Harvey made a career in truck...

Jonathan William Mccallister

Jonathan William Mccallister

Nov 16, 2024

Jonathan William McCallister, 46, of Fort Mill, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born Thursday, June 15th, 1978, he was the son of David K. McCallister and Diane L. McCallister.

Jon was preceded in death by his brother, Justin Robert McCallister.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 18,...