Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Bobby Gene Fennell

Bobby Gene Fennell

Apr 15, 2021

CHARLOTTE, NC - Bobby Gene Fennell Sr, lost his battle with cancer on April 15, 2021, at the age of 69. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born July 10, 1951 in Valdosta, GA, the son of Mary Emma (Fennell) Busdecker.

Bobby proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. He...

Betty Taylor Hancock

Betty Taylor Hancock

Apr 14, 2021

Fort Mill - Mrs. Betty Taylor Hancock, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at her home.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Whitesell Funeral Home and a memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm in the Chapel with the Rev. Jeffery McWatters officiating.

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Helen Rembowski Krawiec

Helen Rembowski Krawiec

Apr 12, 2021

Helen (Rembowski) Krawiec, 93, of Rock Hill, SC, formerly of Somers and Rocky Hill, CT entered into eternal rest Monday, April 12, 2021 after battling Parkinson’s disease for over 30 years.  She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond T Krawiec.  Born in Southampton, Long Island, N.Y., she lived in Somers for many years before moving to Rocky...

Kelly Delores Faile

Kelly Delores Faile

Apr 12, 2021

Waxhaw - Kelly Delores Faile, age 56, died April 12, 2021 at her residence.

Born in Rock Hill, she is the daughter of the late Gwyne Faile and Janette Stallings Richardson.

A visitation will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Whitesell Funeral Home from 6-8 pm.

She is survived by her fiance,...

Wayne Windell Lowder

Wayne Windell Lowder

Apr 11, 2021

Columbia, SC – Mr. Wayne Windell Lowder, 73, passed on Sunday April 11, 2021 at the Brian Center Nursing Home in Seven Oaks, South Carolina

Arrangements are being made by the Whitesell Funeral Home in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Wayne was a native of Rock Hill, SC and was the son...

Glenn W. "Jack" Jackson

Glenn W. "Jack" Jackson

Apr 11, 2021

Glenn W. “Jack” Jackson, Ed. D., passed away at home on April 11th, in the company of family members in Indian Land, SC.  He was a proud Mensan, world traveler, accomplished storyteller, loving husband, stepfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Dr. Jackson was born in Parkersburg, WV and raised in Akron, OH graduating in 1948 from...

Kent Frederick Petersen

Kent Frederick Petersen

Apr 10, 2021

Kent Frederick Petersen, 72, of Indian Land, SC and formerly of Reading, PA, peacefully passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving children. He was born March 5, 1949 in Kenosha, WI, son of the late Fred and Mary (Bartell) Petersen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lynne Gray.

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Jane Furr Whiteside

Jane Furr Whiteside

Apr 10, 2021

Jane Furr Whiteside passed away peacefully on April 10, 2021, at age 91. A resident of Indian Land for almost 58 years, Jane’s life was characterized by her love for her Lord and for her family.

Jane was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on June 9th, 1929, to parents Luther Cardell Furr and Leona Honeycutt Furr. Her...

Christine (Gantt)  Hudspeth

Christine (Gantt) Hudspeth

Apr 9, 2021

Christine Gantt Hudspeth age 102 of Rock Hill SC passed away Friday April 9, 2021 at her residence.

She was born October 8, 1918 to the late Wade Hampton Gantt and Mary Lee Williams Gantt.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roy Hudspeth.

Mrs. Hudspeth was...

Hugh Martin Robbins

Hugh Martin Robbins

Apr 8, 2021

Rock Hill - Mr. Hugh Martin (Marty) Robbins, 58, of 3120 Carrie Estates Dr., died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.

The family will receive friends  1:30 pm Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Rock Hill Church of the Nazarene and a memorial service will follow at 3:00 pm with Rev. John...

Gerry "Big Red" Ray Neeley

Gerry "Big Red" Ray Neeley

Apr 7, 2021

Fort Mill – Mr. Gerry Ray Neeley, known by many as Big Red, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Atrium Health Mercy, Charlotte, NC.

The family will receive friends 1:00 pm Monday, April 12, 2021, at Glenrock Baptist Church and a funeral service will follow at 2:00...

Melvin Olin Melton

Melvin Olin Melton

Apr 6, 2021

As a rank-and-file professional auto mechanic and landscape artist, Melvin Olin Melton born March 13, 1935 died peacefully at home on April 6, 2021 due to “Hardheaded and Shrewd Behavior.” He was “Smarter than the Average bear.”

Now the angels can sing “Go Rest High on that Mountain Carolina Blue.”

He...

Melvin Olin Melton

Melvin Olin Melton

Apr 6, 2021

As a rank-and-file professional auto mechanic and landscape artist, Melvin Olin Melton born March 13, 1935 died peacefully at home on April 6, 2021 due to “Hardheaded and Shrewd Behavior.” He was “Smarter than the Average bear.”

Now the angels can sing “Go Rest High on that Mountain Carolina Blue.”

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Dennis Leroy Bryson

Dennis Leroy Bryson

Apr 3, 2021

Rock Hill – Mr. Dennis LeRoy Bryson, 86, of 1763 Old Friendship Road, died Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Whitesell Funeral Home.

A native of Flats Township, NC., Mr. Bryson was a son of...

Eva Dianne (Aldridge)  Plyler

Eva Dianne (Aldridge) Plyler

Apr 3, 2021

Rock Hill – Mrs. Eva Dianne Aldridge Plyler, 70, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center.

A native of Rock Hill, SC Mrs. Plyler was a daughter of the late William Thomas Aldridge and Joyce Jeannette Weaver Aldridge.

Surviving are her son, Leon Hill and his wife, Angela; a...

Jim Carol Smothers

Jim Carol Smothers

Apr 3, 2021

Fort Mill – Mr. Jim Carol Smothers, 78, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Hospice of Union County, Monroe, NC.

A graveside service will be 2 pm Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, SC with the Rev. Jeffery McWatters officiating.

A native of Chesterfield, SC Mr. Smothers was...

Jane Morgan Hubbard

Jane Morgan Hubbard

Apr 1, 2021

Rock Hill - Mrs. Ella Jane Morgan Hubbard, 83, died April 1, 2021 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice.

Born in Collins, Georgia on December 20, 1937. Mrs. Hubbard was the daughter of the late George Overn Morgan and the late Mattie Lee Glisson Morgan. She was the widow of Jesse Durant Hubbard.

In addition to...

Sue Wood Cannon

Sue Wood Cannon

Apr 1, 2021

Fort Mill – Mrs. Sue Wood Cannon, 89, died Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.

The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Monday, April 5, 2021 at Whitesell Funeral Home.

A native of Greenville, SC Mrs. Cannon was a daughter of the late Grover Woodrow Wood and...

Louie Ruth (Cannon)  Smith

Louie Ruth (Cannon) Smith

Mar 30, 2021

Ruth Smith passed away on March 30, 2021 in Rock Hill, SC.  Ruth was born on March 2, 1926 to the late Noble Cannon and Adalene Easton Cannon in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Ruth was the eldest of the five Cannon children, with two sets of twin brothers.  Ruth graduated from Lawton High School and married Ralph Vernon Smith...

Brittanie E Young

Brittanie E Young

Mar 30, 2021

Brittanie E. Young, 22, of Rock Hill, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021.  She was a graduate of York Comprehensive High School and employed by 7-Eleven.   She loved the outdoors, her friends, and her family.  She is survived by her Mother, Michelle O'Neal; father Donald Allen Young II, 3 brothers, Brandon, Parker, Riley; and a host of extended family.  A...