Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas
Robert Dewayne Williams
Oct 8, 2026
Rock Hill, SC - Mr. Robert Dewayne Williams, 53, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Atrium Heath (CMC - Main).
A native of Rock Hill,SC, Mr. Williams was a son of James “Jimmy”Henry Williams, Jr. and Ethel Kimbrell Williams. Mr. Williams retired from the city of Rock Hill after 34 years of service. After...
Jane "Jan" Edith Arnold
Oct 8, 2026
Jane “Jan” Edith Palmer Arnold, 73, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away on October 8, 2026. Born on January 27, 1953, Jan lived a life centered on family, faith, friendship, and service to others.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Deveaux Palmer and Jane Edith Spencer.
She is survived by her beloved husband, John Arnold; her five children...
Janice Marie Parris Bell
Oct 2, 2026
Mrs. Janice Marie Parris Bell, age 69, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at her home in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Mrs. Bell was born in Cherokee County, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Fred R. Parris, Sr. and Irene Williams Parris. She was of the Baptist faith.
Janice was the baby of nine children and, as any of...
Dr. Aurelio Benavides
Sep 29, 2026
Dr. Aurelio Benavides, beloved husband, father, grandfather, physician and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the age of 85.
He was born in Bogota, Colombia, to the late Dr. Aurelio and Berta Benavides. From an early age, he developed a passion for medicine and went on to graduate from medical school at Javeriana University...
Robin Compton
Sep 29, 2026
Catawba, SC – Mrs. Glenda Robin Pittman Compton, 64, died Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at her home.
The family will receive friends 10:00 am Monday, October 5, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, Rock Hill Ward, 1883 Saluda Road, Rock Hill, SC. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be Noon Tuesday, October 6,...
Bruce Thomas Gibson Sr.
Sep 28, 2026
Bruce Thomas Gibson, Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026.
Born on June 16, 1935 in Albemarle, NC, Bruce met his soulmate, Dorothy “Dot” Allen, and they married as he joined the US Navy where he proudly served. The couple settled in Charlotte, NC where they raised their son Bruce Gibson, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his...
Ernest Eugene Stowe
Sep 28, 2026
Ernest Eugene Stowe, 83, of York, SC, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 28, 2026. He was born September 5, 1943, in Rock Hill, SC, the son of the late Luther Eugene Stowe and Fannie Mae Stowe.
Ernest grew up in Rock Hill, SC, before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1962. After his naval...
Robert Joseph Laskoski
Sep 26, 2026
Rock Hill, SC - Mr. Robert Joseph Laskoski, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home.
Memorial services will be announced by Bass Cauthen Funeral Home.
A proud Army veteran, Robert dedicated his life to service and had a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature. An avid outdoorsman, he found his greatest joy spending quiet hours fishing,...
Carle Maurice MacKinnon
Sep 26, 2026
Carle Maurice MacKinnon, 90, entered his eternal rest on September 26, 2026.
Born on August 11, 1936, in the upstairs front bedroom of his family home in Billerica, Massachusetts, Carle was the beloved son of Harry and Margaret (Spaulding) MacKinnon.
Carle proudly served in the United States Air Force from July 1955 to July 1959. After completing his service, he attended East...
Natalee Wilcox Wilder
Sep 25, 2026
Natalee (“Sis”) Wilcox Wilder, 92, of Indian Land, South Carolina, formerly of Penfield, New York, passed away on September 25, 2026, following a brief illness.
Natalee was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Roger, and her son, Mark. She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Wilder DeHond; her grandchildren, Eric (Alannah) DeHond, Stephanie (Spencer) Cairo, and Noah DeHond; four great-grandchildren,...
John Waller Butler
Sep 24, 2026
John Waller Butler was born on March 3, 1941, in Fayette, Alabama, to Marie Butler and Joe Neal Butler. John’s father passed away from a brain tumor when John was still a preteen, leaving his mother to raise him and his siblings, Jane and Joe Neal Jr. “Sonny,” on her own.
From an early age, John understood the meaning of hard...
Richard Carson Whiting
Sep 23, 2026
Richard Carson Whiting, 85, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on September 23, 2026, at his home.
Born on December 19, 1940, in Marlinton, West Virginia, Richard lived a life shaped by family, service, hard work, and a lifetime of experiences that reflected his character and the things he valued most.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States...
James Peter Odendahl
Sep 23, 2026
James Peter Odendahl, 84, passed away on September 23, 2026 after a brief illness. He was an honest and kind man, dedicated to his family, friends, and community. He loved reading, puzzles of all sorts, and puns (especially the really “awful” ones) and was an ardent fan of science fiction. Jim was a born engineer with a sensible solution for...
Catherine Natalia Zeas
Sep 22, 2026
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Catherine Natalia Zeas, lovingly known as “Cathy” by her family and “Cat” by her friends, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 18. Born in Huntersville, North Carolina, on February 7, 2008, Cathy lived in Edgemoor, South Carolina, surrounded by family, love, and the support of the people who cared deeply for...
David Martin Ward
Sep 21, 2026
David Martin Ward, 65, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away on September 21, 2026.
David was preceded in death by his wife, the late Dougie Ward.
He is survived by his son, Marty Ward, and his daughter, Hannah Spivey (Johnny), along with other family members and loved ones.
David will be remembered for the memories he created with those who knew him.
Bruce Carl Brown
Sep 20, 2026
Bruce Carl Brown, 78, of Fort Mill, SC, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2026. He was born on December 12, 1947, in Chicago, IL, and was a longtime resident of Fort Mill.Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Louis Brown and Esther Mariane Brown, and his wife of 43 years, Sheila Auten Brown.He...
Roberta Whitaker
Sep 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Roberta Lee Yanosh Whitaker March 10, 1944 – September 18, 2026 Roberta Lee Yanosh Whitaker, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, surrounded by the family.
Her story began with hardship but became a testament to the power of love, resilience, and family. As a young child, Roberta spent six years in foster care after being placed...
Jane Chin
Sep 17, 2026
Jane Chin (nee Louie), 81, of Fort Mill, SC passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
A fiercely devoted wife and mother, loving grandmother, creative spirit, and passionate animal lover, Jane grew up in New York City with an eye for style and a sharp creative streak. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in...
Tara Anne Brockner
Sep 17, 2026
"My beautiful wife Tara has gone to be with the lord. Tara was the most compassionate woman that I have ever known. She loved children and animals. She never met a stranger, she would talk to anyone she met, and she put a smile on the faces of all of them. Everyone immediately loved her because she was 100 percent...
Kenette Stables White
Sep 13, 2026
Fort Mill, SC - Kenette Stables White, 79, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2026, at her home.
A native of Narrows, Virginia, Kenette S. White was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Donetta Stables. Surviving is her sister, Regina Howie (Mike); her son, Austin "Dell" White, Jr. and her daughter, Wendy Bing; three grandchildren, Samuel,...
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