Obituaries

Feb 28, 2021

On Sunday, February 28, Paul Martin Mockovciak, loving husband and father of three children, passed away in his sleep, at the age of 82 in his home at Heritage Community/Morning Star Ministry. Paul was born on May 27, 1938 in Queens, New York, to John and Elizabeth Mockovciak. After honorably serving in the United States Air Force, he worked...

Feb 28, 2021

Gilberto Alvarado 82, of Rock Hill SC passed away peacefully February 28, 2021 of natural causes.

He was born in Manati, Puerto Rico in 1939 and resided in New York City, Waterbury, CT and final destination and residence in Rock Hill, SC.

Gilberto retired after 35 years of employment with P/Kaufman INC. Prior to employment...

Feb 28, 2021

Tega Cay’s beloved, Hampton Glenn Davis, 8, died in a tragic accident Sunday February 28, 2021. Hampton was born on July 30, 2012 to Michael Chon Davis and Lisa Michelle Glazebrook.  Hampton loved movie nights, Taco Tuesdays, and playing with his two puppies, Macie and Kimmie.  Hampton adored anime, YouTube, basketball, playing outside, riding his scooter, and building forts,...

Feb 28, 2021

Fort Mill, SC - Rev. Burton George Campbell, 86, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by friends and family Sunday, February 28, 2021.

The Campbell family would like to invite family and friends to come and join them for a Celebration of the life of B. G. Campbell, Jr. on April 30, 2021 at...

Feb 27, 2021

Joanna Brodersen Ward, 55, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2021, in the loving arms of her family.  Born May 5, 1965 in Detroit, MI to John (Hans) Brodersen and the late Dolores Brodersen, she graduated from Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak, MI, and continued on to receive her bachelor degree in Education from Wayne...

Feb 26, 2021

Diana K. Sellers 77, of Whitney, TX formerly of Rock Hill, SC went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2021.

Diana was a retired RN and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rock Hill, SC.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jim D. Sellers. Parents Calvin Begley and Grace...

Feb 26, 2021

Matthew Robert Avila 26 of New York City, formally of Rock Hill, SC, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2021.

He was an alumni of Columbia University and Cornell. Did clinical research at Columbia University, New York and was Founder of (MANA) Healthcare.

Matthew loved to travel and was interested in community...

Feb 26, 2021

Jimmy Richard Barfield passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at home in Indian Land, SC.

Jimmy was born in Winnsboro, SC on July 4, 1939.  His parents are the late Richard Coleman Barfield and Eva Hinson Barfield.  Jimmie is survived by Misun Pak; three children – Quinton Barfield, Angie Jackson and Richie Barfield (Samantha).  He had...

Feb 24, 2021

Jean Hudgins Barnes passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Wayne T Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Eula Austin.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Garnet C Barnes, brother Herbert Austin and three sisters Alma Lanter, Arnolene...

Feb 23, 2021

James Craig Brandon, 83, of Rock Hill, passed away, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill SC.

A private chapel service in celebration of Jim’s life will be at 2:00p.m., Saturday February 27, 2021 at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home Chapel, Rock Hill SC.

Jim was born March 28, 1937 in...

Feb 22, 2021

Susan Huffman Wells, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2021, after losing a battle with lung cancer. She  was born on Thanksgiving Day  November 26, 1953 in Washington DC at Walter Reed Army Hospital where her late father, Dr. Stanton Vance Huffman was doing his medical internship.

Susan is survived by her son John Christopher Wells of...

Feb 22, 2021

Alice Anthony Miller, "Maggie", 53, of Edgemoor, S.C. and formerly of Bryson City, N.C. peacefully went to be home with Lord Monday, February 22, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 6, 1967, in Bryson City, N.C, daughter of Velma Reed and late Jackie Anthony.

In addition to her father Jackie Anthony,...

Feb 22, 2021

Jocelyn E. Layne was the first-born child of John Layne and Earthalee Laboard of Charleston, SC.

Jocelyn graduated Uniondale High School, was certified as a Veterinarian Assistant from BOCES, and received her Associates degree from Farmingdale University. With her creative talent, she played bass guitar, acoustic guitar, and piano, as well as using her artistic skills to...

Feb 21, 2021

William David Dawkins, 77, died February 21, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his wife Betty and survived by : 4 children: Ronnie Varnadore, Tim Dawkins, Dwayne Dawkins, Arthur “Hop” Dawkins; a sister: Louise Mills; 2 brothers: JC Dawkins, Charles Dawkins; Raised two grandchildren Ty and Cindy, along with being a grandparent and great-grandparent to numerous others. A...

Feb 20, 2021

With a very heavy heart we share our sad news of the passing of Valerie Kay Hose Romec of Fort Mill, SC.  She became a guardian angel to her boys on February 20, 2021 at the age of 49 following a fierce (and we mean FIERCE) fight with cancer.  Valerie was a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister, neighbor, realtor,...

Feb 20, 2021

Rock Hill – Mr. Cecil Ray Canty, 85, died Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center      .

The family will receive friends 12:30 - 1:30 pm Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Whitesell Funeral Home and a graveside services will follow at 2:00 pm at the Catawba Ward Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jeffery McWatters...

Feb 19, 2021

Fort Mill – Mr. Bobby Neil Reinhardt, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Atrium Health Pineville.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date for his family and friends at a special place known as Paw-Paw’s Park

A...

Feb 17, 2021

Georg (aka George) Ernst Faulstich, 89, passed away in his home in Indian Land, SC on February 17th , 2021. George was born on May 4th, 1931 in Liebenstein, Germany. He was a long-time resident of Butler, PA before moving to Indian Land in 2015. He is survived by wife Lillian, son Scott, daughters Carla and Marta, five grandsons,...

Feb 17, 2021

York – Heyward Stone Wurdemann, 27, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

A graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the Catawba Ward Church Cemetery with the Rev. Alex Fetterson officiating.

A native of Rock Hill, SC Mr. Wurdemann was a son of John David Wurdenann and Angela...

Feb 16, 2021

Sarah Naomi Foster Cruse, “Sadie”, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Lake Wylie, SC, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 16 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 12, 1932 in Statesville, NC, daughter of the late Isaac and Nancy Foster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...