Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas
Greg Lewis Bard
Oct 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Greg Lewis Bard
December 2, 1976 – October 26, 2025
Greg Lewis Bard, 48, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on
October 26, 2025. Born in Sharon, Connecticut on December 2, 1976, Greg was the
beloved son of Gary and Nancy (Cann) Bard. He spent his childhood in Holmes, New
York, attending Pawling School and St. Columba, before graduating...
Kevin John Walsh
Oct 25, 2025
Kevin John Walsh, age 76, passed away on October 25, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was the beloved son of the late Henry M. and Clare (Bettencourt) Walsh and the nephew of Joseph Walsh of Weymouth, MA. He is survived by his sister Darlene (George) Titus of Plantation, FL and his brother Myles Walsh. He grew up...
Helene Samudio
Oct 24, 2025
Helene Samudio, born on April 18, 1947, in Bamberg, Germany, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Ruth Wienczny. She was preceded in death by one son Gary.
She is survived by her five loving children: Hugo, Paul, Fernando, Mario, and Helene; 10 grandchildren, Mikki-Jean, Brandon, Blaine, Ashlyn, Alexandra, Amanda, Jenna, Andrew, Logan, Hailey; one...
Mary Beth (Cope) Lakshmanan
Oct 24, 2025
Mary Beth (Cope) Lakshmanan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 81 years old.
Born on February 12, 1944, in French Lick, Indiana, to Calvin Cope and Bernice Brown, Mary Beth’s life was marked by grace, intelligence, and compassion. From an early age, she stood...
Betty Irene Dunn Sexton
Oct 22, 2025
Rock Hill, SC - Mrs. Betty Irene Sexton, 73, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with her family by her side.
She was born on August 1, 1952, in Rock Hill, SC a was a daughter of the late Clarence and Cleo Dunn.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sexton was preceded in death by her husband,...
Jeremiah Parra
Oct 21, 2025
Jeremiah Parra, 71, of Indian Land, SC, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 7, 1954, in Bogota, Colombia. He led a life of faith, family, and service.
In the early 70’s he had come to accept Jesus as his savior with the Jesus movement. He then...
Vickey Lynn Connolly
Oct 20, 2025
Vickey Lynn Connolly, affectionately known as "Cookie" to friends and family, and lovingly called "Nannie" by her grandchildren, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Her life, a testament to love and devotion, began on May 25, 1952.
Cookie shared a deep and enduring partnership with her devoted husband, Kevin Connolly, whom...
Michael Byrne
Oct 19, 2025
Michael Byrne, aged 84, passed away peacefully on October 19th, 2025. He is now at peace and serenity with the God he understands in Heaven.
Born on October 13th, 1941, in York ,Yorkshire, England, he was the son of the late Stanley and Phyllis Bryne. He is survived by his son, Paul in Hendersonville, Nc and his daughter Rachel of Fort...
Deborah Virginia Barone
Oct 18, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Barone, 67, of Tega Cay, SC, formerly of Calverton, NY, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2025.
Born June 10, 1958, Debbie was a devoted wife, sister, and friend. She worked for many years as the lead admitting representative at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY.
Debbie was a member of St. Charles Church in NY...
Jeanette Dyckma
Oct 17, 2025
Jeanette Dyckma, 78, of Fort Mill, SC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 17, 2025. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed. A memorial service to celebrate her life and faith will be held at Palmetto Funeral Home in Fort Mill S.C. on Monday, November 3rd, with...
Barbara Perry
Oct 16, 2025
Barbara Louise Perry
April 15, 1953 – October 16, 2025
Barbara Perry, age 72, of Fort Lawn South Carolina , passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at MUSC Lancaster Medical Center.
Born on April 15, 1953, in Mississippi, Barbara was known for her warming heart and unwavering love for her family. She spent her life devoted to those she cared about most,...
Stephen Carl Renfrow
Oct 15, 2025
Stephen Carl Renfrow, 70, of Richburg, South Carolina, passed away at home on October 15, 2025. Born on May 19, 1955, Steve was a dedicated and hardworking man who served many years as a valued employee of UNFI in Richburg.
Steve was a longtime member of Mt. Prospect United Methodist Church, where he found fellowship, faith, and community.
He was preceded in...
Jason Tong
Oct 14, 2025
Jason Chik Ho Tong, lovingly known as Jayho, was born on November 6, 1979, in Hong Kong to Gwendolyn and Ivan Tong. At the age of 3, Jason immigrated with his family to Oakland, California, where he would meet many of his lifelong friends, become a proud older brother, and discover his undeniable love for sports — always cheering on...
Crystal Lynn Stroud
Oct 14, 2025
Crystal Lynn Stroud, age 66, of Rock Hill, South Carolina passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
She was born on May 2, 1959 in Green County, KY to the late Jimmy Joe Buley and Minnie Dorothy Smith Buley. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her partner,...
Arthur Nils Steika
Oct 14, 2025
Arthur Nils Steika, a long-time resident of Johnson City NY, passed away peacefully at the age of 101, at Piedmont Hospital in Rock Hill, SC on October 14, 2025. He was born to Michael and Andrea Steika, of Morris Run PA, on October 8, 1924. He was predeceased by: brothers Charles and Ardell; sister Arlene McNamara; and his wife of...
Edwin Paul Mattle
Oct 13, 2025
Edwin Paul Mattlé, "Ed or Mattle", 65, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Orlando, Fl, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, October 13, 2025 at the hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 21,1960, in Harbor City, CA, the third child and youngest son of Earl Charles Mattlé II from Buffalo, NY and...
Ethel Butler
Oct 13, 2025
Ethel Marguerite Beasley Butler, 82, of Fort Mill, South Carolina passed away on October 13th, 2025. Ethel was born on June 12th, 1943, in Clarksville, Tennessee, to Daniel West Beasley and Ethel Marguerite Hambough.
Her family moved to Jackson, Mississipi and she graduated from Provine High School. Ethel furthered her education at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi and subsequently UAB to...
Dora Freeman Halpin
Oct 13, 2025
Dora Halpin, 72, of Fort Mill, SC fell asleep in the Lord on Monday October 13, 2025, at the Wayne T Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC.
A Panikhida and visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 5:30 pm and a funeral service will be held on Friday October 17, 2025, at 9:00 am. Both services will...
Furman Sims
Oct 12, 2025
Catawba, SC – Mr. Furman Michael Sims, 70, died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home.
A native of Lancaster, SC. Mr. Sims was a son of the late Wilson Furman Sims and Carrie Sims Rainey. He will be remembered as a man who was a collector of antiques and vintage trucks. He enjoyed his job and co workers at Catoe...
Gary Hostetler
Oct 11, 2025
Gary Hostetler, 67, of Fort Mill, SC passed away suddenly on October 11, 2025.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Brenda Hostetler. Also surviving are his beloved daughter, Bethany Arthur (Chris); two sisters, Lisa Tedrick (Jim), Laura Martin (Tom), and brother Paul Hostetler (Sherilyn). He also left behind nieces and nephews, extended family members and dear friends.
He...
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