Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas
Justin Meenaghan
Aug 1, 2026
Justin Ryan Meenaghan, 18, of Fort Mill, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2026, from injuries sustained in a tragic motor vehicle accident. He entered this world on May 12, 2008, in Charlotte, born to Kevin and Michelle Meenaghan. Justin recently graduated from Catawba Ridge High School, with York Technical college credits on May 29, 2026. He was eager to...
Richard Milton Cribb, Jr.
Aug 5, 2026
CATAWBA, SC – Mr. Richard Milton Cribb, Jr., age 63, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 24, 1963, in Charlotte, NC, and was the son of Mary Plummer Cribb and the late Richard Milton Cribb.
Richard loved the freedom of riding his beloved Harley-Davidson and had an extraordinary gift for...
Frankie Jean Cope
Aug 5, 2026
Frankie Jean (Daves) Cope, 90, of Mint Hill, NC, formerly of Fort Mill, SC, Newburgh, IN and Brevard, NC, died peacefully on August 5, 2026 at Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill.
Frankie was preceded in death by her husband Kenton W. Cope, her parents Nate and Callie (Woods) Daves and her siblings Jim, Troy, Charles, Mildred, Lillian and Louise Daves.
Frankie...
Georgiann Rudnick
Aug 2, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Georgiann Rudnick on August 2, 2026, in Tega Cay, South Carolina. She was 75 years old.
Georgiann was born on February 22, 1951, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she spent her childhood and young adult years. She married Laurence Rudnick in 1974 and later moved to Illinois, where they built a...
Daniel J. Krutules
Jul 30, 2026
Daniel J. Krutules, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026 surrounded by his loving children. He was born on September 9, 1940 to John and Sophie Krutules in the South Side of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he lived most of his life.
While proudly serving in the U.S. Army, Daniel married his beautiful wife, Sandra and together they shared 62...
Michael "Mike" Gabel
Jul 30, 2026
Show up.
Do things the right way.
Treat people with kindness.
Build your life around family.
Mike Gabel believed those simple principles were enough to build an extraordinary life. He lived them faithfully every day.
Michael "Mike" Gabel passed away on July 30, 2026, at his home in Indian Land, South Carolina, after courageously facing cancer for more than a decade.
To know Mike was to...
Saundra Sexton Rinehart
Jul 29, 2026
York, SC - In loving memory of Saundra Sexton Rinehart (Sandy) who was born on October 26, 1947 and died on July 29,2026.
Memorial service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Whitesell Funeral Home, 975 Riverview Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 with Mr. Mike Dunlap officiating.
A native of Rock Hill, SC Mrs. Rinehart was a daughter of the...
Cepeda Orlando Chatman
2026
Cepeda Orlando "Pedro" Chatman, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the age of 39.
Affectionately known as "Pedro," Cepeda was born on June 18, 1987, in Flint, Michigan. He was a proud graduate of Flint Southwestern Academy, Class of 2005, and later pursued his passion for skilled trades by completing technical training...
Maria de Lourdes Villalba
Jul 24, 2026
With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, María Lourdes Villalba.Born on June 21, 1944, María Lourdes lived a life defined by love, resilience, grace, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was the heart of our family, always placing the needs of those she loved before her own. Her strength carried us through...
Lisa Ann Perkins
Jul 19, 2026
In Loving memory of Lisa Ann Perkins, formerly of Oats Community in Darlington, SC.
Who is in the arms of God and our Saviour, Jesus Christ. My Loving wife, best friend, and soul mate for infinity, Ashly’s mother, Margaret Hyatt Grantham’s daughter, she was and still will always be in our hearts.
In the evening of July 19th, 2026, the world lost...
Vivien Katherine Morton Downes
Jul 19, 2026
Vivien Katherine Morton Downes, 76, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on February 7, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Vivien devoted her life to caring for others. A registered nurse, she worked in pediatrics at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh for 11 years, where she provided compassionate care to children and support to...
Monica Gabriela Barrios
Jul 19, 2026
Monica Gabriela (Piky) Barrios passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026 following a very brave struggle with ovarian cancer. She was born on July 19, 1962 in Punta Del Este, Uruguay.
She studied at the Universidad Argentina De La Empresa in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to the USA in 1990 where she became an American Citizen.
Monica had a long, successful...
Gilbert Fornatora
Jul 16, 2026
Gilbert R. Fornatora, beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully at home in South Carolina on July 16, 2026, at the age of 97, with his devoted wife of 60 years, Nancy, by his side.
For more than six decades, Gilbert and Nancy built a life together grounded in love, resilience, and unwavering commitment to one another. Through...
Dahlia Hyacinth Moodie
Jul 16, 2026
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Barbara Kurth Woodruff
Jul 16, 2026
Barbara Kurth Woodruff, 76, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 26, 1950, in Highland Park, Michigan, Barb was the cherished daughter of Genevieve Raubolt Kurth and Douglas Elmer Kurth.
She graduated from Cass Technical High School before earning her degree from UNC Charlotte, but one of...
Alexander Smith
Jul 16, 2026
Alexander Ralph Smith of Fort Mill, SC, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026 after a short battle with biliary cancer. Alex is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Sylvia Smith. Alex is survived by his wife, Amy, and son Ryan, his greatest pride; brother, Robert, of Smith Mountain Lake, VA; a sister, Rebecca, of Indian Trail, NC,...
Raymond Wallace Strait
Jul 16, 2026
Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Raymond Wallace Strait, 88, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Piedmont Medical Center.
The family will receive friends at 10:30 am Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 11:30. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park following the service.
A native of Rock Hill, SC, Mr. Strait...
Charles Tibor Kerekes
Jul 16, 2026
Charles Kerekes, birth name Kerekes Karoly Tibor, age 83, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday, July 16, 2026, at Hospice Community Center in Rock Hill, SC. Born in Tusnad, Romania, he was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Gizella Kerekes, and his parents Kerekes Janos and Kerekes Ida. Charles immigrated to the United States in 1981...
James Murphy
Jul 5, 2026
James M. Murphy, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away on July 5, 2026.
Born on May 18, 1935, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, James was the son of the late Edward Murphy and Cecilia Ahearn Murphy. He grew up in Massachusetts and later made his home in Lexington, where he and his wife, Dorothy, built a life rooted in love, family, and...
Gail Katherine Burgess
Jul 5, 2026
Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Gail Katherine Brazzell Burgess, 80, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, at her home.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
A native of Rock Hill, SC Mrs. Burgess was a daughter of the late David Brazzell and Hazel Hodge Brazzell. One of her favorite things to do was to play Bingo. She has a...
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