Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas
Steven Gaston Locke
Jun 4, 2026
Rock Hill, SC - Steven Gaston Locke died on June 4, 2026, at the age of 58. He was the son of Nancy Gaston Locke and William Calhoun Locke Sr., and the youngest of seven children. He was, by his mother’s account, her favorite child and the most beautiful baby she had ever seen.
To know Steve was often to be...
Naomi Gomez Badajos
Jun 1, 2026
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Naomi Gomez Badajos passed away peacefully with family at her side at the age of 58. Born in Cavite, Philippines, she was a beloved mother to Joshua (Kristen) Manuel, a dear sister to her eight siblings: Sarah (Tally) Bagacay, Ruth Cavales, Rebecca (Rodel) Quemado, Benjamin (Minnie) Badajos, Analisa Badajos, John (Rhoda) Badajos, Miriam (Omar) Franco,...
Alma Lou Taff
May 31, 2026
Alma Lou (Ice) Taff, 92, of Rock Hill, SC, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 30, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 24, 1933, in Mannington, WV, daughter of the late Rawley Dewey and Bessie Ice.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Taff,...
Robert Frank Kaczmarczyk
May 30, 2026
Robert (Bob) passed away on May 30, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born in Syracuse NY in November 1949.
He graduated from Assumption Catholic Highschool and then joined the US Marine Corps. After his Honorable Discharge from The Marines he attended Central City Business Institute where he earned an Accounting degree.
From there life took him to Key Bank where...
Catherine Sheils Bestall
May 30, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Catherine Sheils Bestall on May 30, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Born on July 21, 1950, in Queens, NY, Cathy was a beacon of kindness and positivity, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend whose light touched all who knew her.
Cathy was the...
Debra Fields (Cooper) Howell
May 29, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected, but peaceful, passing of Debra Fields Howell on May 29, 2026, at her home in Rock Hill, SC. Debra went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, at the age of 70. She was a beloved mother and wife, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and compassion, and...
Charlene Edna Carter Cunnup
May 27, 2026
Charlene Edna Carter Cunnup of Fort Mill, SC and formerly of Rock Hill, SC went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2026. She was born April 9, 1935, in Rock Hill, SC, daughter of the late Charlie Carter and Margaret Carter.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at Newkirk Baptist Church,...
Rose Moreschi
May 27, 2026
Rose Marie Moreschi passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, in Fort Mill, South Carolina at the age of 90.
Rose was born Rosa Domenica Ripepi on January 25, 1936, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, to Catherine Quattrone and Michaelangelo Ripepi. Rose was the youngest of 8 children. She grew up surrounded by the warmth of a close-knit Italian family, rooted in a strong...
Ann Huffman Pickford
May 27, 2026
Ann Huffman Pickford of Tega Cay, South Carolina passed away on May 27, 2026. She was born July 20, 1938 to the late Margaret Todd and John Cecil Huffman of Waynesboro, Virginia.
She graduated from Waynesboro High School and Madison College, and taught school in Waynesboro and Albemarle County.
Ann married Herbert A. Pickford III in 1961 and moved to Albemarle County,...
Mary Warren Phifer
May 26, 2026
Mary Warren Phifer, 84, of Fort Mill went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2026. Mary will be remembered for her faith in God as well as being a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and faithful friend. She was known for her strong work ethic, sage advice and community service. Mary loved learning about & traveling to...
Dorothy May Ransom
May 26, 2026
Dorothy May “Dot” Ransom went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband, Carter, her children Mark Barnes (Terri) and Sonya Turner, her grandchildren Will Barnes, Jessie Barnes Groth (Phil), Wesley Barnes, Alexis Turner, and Luke Turner.
Dorothy was a longtime member of Central Church of God, a...
Daniel Theodore "Doc" Gilbert
May 25, 2026
Daniel Theodore "Doc" Gilbert, born April 28, 1962, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 62. His sudden passing has left an immeasurable void in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
To know Danny was to know someone you could always count on. If a family member,...
Salvatore Noto, Jr.
May 23, 2026
Salvatore Noto Jr., 80, passed away on May 23, 2026, following a tragic house fire at his home in Catawba, South Carolina. He left this world alongside his loyal dog and constant companion, Max.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Sal left school after the 8th grade to enter the workforce. He was a true, old-school Brooklyn Italian until the...
MaryAnne Long
May 23, 2026
MaryAnne Long, 94, of Fort Mill, SC passed away peacefully after a long battle with health issues Saturday May 23, 2026 at Atrium Healthcare in Pineville with her daughter by her side.
MaryAnne was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul C. Long Jr, her parents Richard and Edna Troup, and brother and sister Richard Troup and Nancy (Troup) Purdy.
MaryAnne...
Rodney Ashley
May 21, 2026
Rodney Wayne Ashley,83, of Fort Mill, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, May 21,2026. He was at home surrounded by the love of those he cherished.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Shirley Ashley, his 4 sisters and his great grandson.
Known for his infectious sense of humor...
Ron T Phillips
May 21, 2026
FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Ron T. Phillips, 81, a devoted husband, cherished father, proud grandfather, and steadfast servant of God, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2026, following a sudden diagnosis of terminal cancer. Born on February 26, 1945, Ron dedicated his life to three enduring pillars: his faith, his family, and fellowship...
Mary Margaret Parker
May 19, 2026
Mary Margaret Parker (née Witt), 90, entered into eternal rest on May 19, 2026. Mary was born in Chicago, IL on April 15, 1936, the only daughter to Mary Margaret McCafferty and Edward George Witt. She became a nurse at age 21 and dedicated decades of her life to her nursing career. Mary married her husband Don Parker on November...
Brayden Floyd Birmele
May 19, 2026
Brayden Floyd Birmele, 18, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, just short of his 19th birthday.
Brayden worked at Texas Roadhouse in Rock Hill and was a beloved member of the Founded In Truth Fellowship family.
He is survived by his parents, Brad Birmele and Jenny Booker Birmele; his brother, Bradley Birmele; his sisters, Kendall Birmele,...
Deborah "Debbie" Murphy Campbell
May 19, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce that Debbie Campbell accepted her final mission call to become a guardian angel. She passed away on May 18, 2026. She is now reunited with her parents, JL and Lola Murphy.
Debbie leaves behind her devoted husband, Doug Campbell; her children, Jared Campbell (Amber), Heath Campbell (Kristi), and Whitney Simms (Jared); and her beloved grandchildren, Charlie,...
James Michael Powers
May 18, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Powers, who departed this life on May 18, 2026, at the age of 80.
Services to honor and celebrate Jim’s life will be held at Saint Anne Catholic Church, 1698 Bird Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730, on June 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Born on June 1, 1945,...
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