Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas
Charles George Konkus
Dec 15, 2020
Charles George Konkus, August 29, 1940 – December 15, 2020 peacefully entered eternity after an extended battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Charles, known as Chuck and Charlie to all that loved him was born August 29th, 1940 to Michael and Ruth Haines Konkus in Elmira, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Chuck is survived...
Shirley Ann Sawyer
Dec 15, 2020
Shirley Ann Sawyer, 66, of Rock Hill SC, passed away on December 15, 2020.
Born in Rock Hill, SC on September 8, 1954 to the late John H. Meek and Dorothy W. Cauthen. Shirley graduated from Rock Hill High School and later went on to York Technical College for Accounting.
Family would describe...
Edward Meyers Griffin, Jr
Dec 14, 2020
On Monday December 14, 2020, Edward Griffin, loving husband, and devoted father of three sons passed away at the age of 81 due to complications from Covid 19. Edward was born on June 17, 1939 in Hackensack, New Jersey to Edward M. Griffin Sr and Marie Olivari Griffin. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting from Fairleigh...
David Gerard Pellman
Dec 14, 2020
David Pellman, 61, of Indian Land, SC, passed away peacefully at home on December 14th. He courageously battled a grade 4 glioblastoma for 2 1/2 years. Born in Rochester,NY he was the sixth of nine children born to Joseph and Shirley Pellman. After college he moved to Corning, NY where he met and married Lisa Youmans. Together they moved...
Robert "Bob" Meyer
Dec 14, 2020
Robert Lawrence "Bob" Meyer, age 79, passed away on December 14, 2020 at Wellmore of Tega Cay. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Dorothy Meyer.
Born in Brooklyn, and raised in Queens, NY, Bob attended Hofstra University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Long Island University. Already in the Navy Reserves, upon...
Daniel Lee Kirtland
Dec 14, 2020
Fort Mill – Major Daniel Lee Kirtland, 73, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at Atrium Health Pineville, Charlotte, NC.
A native of Los Angeles County, CA, Mr. Kirtland was a son of the late Scott Kirtland and Mary Ford Kirtland. He was a retired Major from the US Army where he served in the Vietnam...
Kristie Leigh Chappell
Dec 13, 2020
Kristie Chappell, 49, of Fort Mill, SC and formerly Franklin County, VA, entered into rest on December 13th, 2020. She was born June 16, 1971 in Roanoke, VA.
Kristie was such a sweet, loving, and outgoing person. She was always there for anyone who needed her. She would do anything to help anybody out the...
Charles "Charlie" Hughes
Dec 13, 2020
Charles "Charlie" Hughes was born and raised in Duncan, Oklahoma to Maurine and Charles Hughes. After high school, Charlie joined the Army, serving in occupied Japan after the war to rebuild the country. He was honorably discharged in 1949. Charlie moved to Denver in 1955. There, he and his business partner started Transcontinental Oil Company, which experienced much success...
Carol Snyder
Dec 11, 2020
Carol Snyder, 74 of Fort Mill, SC and formerly of Wadsworth, Oh, passed away on Friday December 11, 2020. She was born on November 20, 1946 in Akron, Oh, daughter of James and Laura Bucy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tim Snyder: sister Linda...
Jane P Whisonant
Dec 10, 2020
Mrs. Jane P. Whisonant, 68, of Rock Hill passed away peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2020, at The Overlook at Cedarcrest in Acworth, GA.
There will be a private funeral at Palmetto Funeral Home at 2pm on Saturday, December 19, 2020 followed by a private burial for the family at Forest Hills Cemetery....
William Frederick Basgall
Dec 9, 2020
William Frederick Basgall, 88, of Fort Mill, SC formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 following a period of declining health.
He was born on February 27, 1932 to the late Lawrence Alexander and Rose Barbara Schlitter. He was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church.
Bill was...
Lamarie Bridges Smith
Dec 6, 2020
Rock Hill, SC - Lamarie Bridges Smith passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020.
Everyone Lamarie met became just like family. She was a second mother to many of her coworkers. She loved everyone she came in contact with and they loved her as well.
Her husband Carl Ray Smith is a hard...
Mary Lou Hartis
Dec 6, 2020
Mary Lou Hartis (Thuman), 87, of Fort Mill, S.C., formerly of Buffalo, N.Y. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020.
Mary Lou was an avid reader and passed on the love of books to her daughters and nieces. She always relished time spent with family and friends and especially enjoyed weekends when we...
James Edward Izral
Dec 5, 2020
James Edward Izral, 73, of Fort Mill, and formerly of Tega Cay, died Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was an alumni of the University of Illinois – Chicago where he played football earning MVP his Senior year. He later was entered into their Sports Hall of Fame and was the running back Coach for a few years. James was...
Mary Elizabeth Jackson Housley (Betty)
Dec 4, 2020
Blackstock, SC – Mary Elizabeth Jackson Housley (Betty) passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at her home.
Born in Great Falls, SC, Mrs. Housley was a retired Store Manager. She was a member of the Garden Club. She enjoyed reading and puzzles. She also enjoyed rescuing stray dogs and was active with Vacation Bible School.
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Margaret Elizabeth (Margie) Christman
Dec 3, 2020
Margaret Elizabeth "Margie" Christman, 87, of Rock Hill and formerly of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020. She ws preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Christman; brothers, Albert Crider, Edward Crider, Harry Crider, Charles Crider; a sister, Jeanne Lokenbauer. She is survived by her sons, RIchard J. Christman, Charlotte, NC, Robert A. Christman and...
Gene Randolph Bonner
Dec 3, 2020
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Oscar Sample Lewis, Jr.
Dec 3, 2020
Blackstock, SC – Oscar Sample Lewis, Jr. passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.
Born in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Lewis was a retired Accountant and Professor who taught Business Administration. He was a past High School Referee and Umpire and enjoyed golf and loved history. He was a member of...
Sherry Wade Osborn
Dec 3, 2020
Rock Hill – Mrs. Sherry Wade Osborn, 77, died Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center.
A graveside service will be 2:00 pm Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Catawba Ward Church Cemetery. Everyone will be required to wear a mask at the graveside.
A native of Rock Hill, SC,...
Mary (Maria Rozzi) Lanni
Dec 1, 2020
My beautiful Mama, Mary Lanni, born on December 11, 1921 as Maria Rozzi earned her wings into the Promised Land of Heaven on December 1, 2020.
So Blessed are we to have had Mama for nearly 99 years. A woman of fortitude and strength. Always the giver, never expecting to be the receiver. The most loving and...
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