Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas

Jacqueline Norman Nichols

Jacqueline Norman Nichols

Nov 28, 2025

Jacqueline Norman Nichols “Jackie” 87, of York, SC went to be with the Lord on Friday November 28, 2025. She was born on March 6, 1938, in York, SC daughter of late Dover Norman and Myrtle Norman. 

She graduated with the Class of 1959 at York General Nursing School. She was employed at York General Hospital/Piedmont Medical Center from graduation until...

Susan Helms Plyler

Susan Helms Plyler

Nov 28, 2025

With peaceful hearts, we announce the arrival of Susan Helms Plyler on November 28, 2025 into her heavenly eternal home where she is sure to have the homecoming of grand Hallelujah's!

Susan (Maw Maw Sue), was a beloved southern soul who was born and raised in the south. She had a deep love for her family which included 3 daughters, 4...

Reggie Woodrow Wilson

Reggie Woodrow Wilson

Nov 27, 2025

Reggie Woodrow Wilson (83) of Rock Hill, SC passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Funeral services for Reggie Wilson will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, December 4th, at Palmetto Funeral Home, 2049 Carolina Pl. Fort Mill, SC 29708.

Born in Greenville, SC, August 26, 1942, Reggie was the son of the late James...

Geraldine (Power) Coale

Geraldine (Power) Coale

Nov 26, 2025

Geraldine Coale, 82, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on November 26, 2025. She left this world peacefully, held in the love of the family she cherished above all else.

Geraldine is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, William Coale, whom she met in Newfoundland, Canada, when he was stationed with the U.S. Navy in Argentia. Their lifelong partnership...

Roy Thomas Smith

Roy Thomas Smith

Nov 25, 2025

Roy Thomas “R.T.” Smith Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant, went home to be with his Savior on November 25, 2025. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 9, 1940, to Roy and Francis Smith, R.T. lived a full life of humble, yet remarkable service and bold faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved...

Joshua Brian Mann

Joshua Brian Mann

Nov 25, 2025

Joshua Brian Mann went to Heaven November 25, 2025, following his extended battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Wellman. Josh was born on January 16, 1982, in Marshall, Minnesota. He graduated in 2000 from East High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and enlisted in the United States Navy in September of that year. During his...

Joseph Vincent Dennison

Joseph Vincent Dennison

Nov 23, 2025

Born in Buffalo, New York to Ann Knapik DeJac and raised lovingly by Ann with Carl Dennison, surrounded by Mikolajek aunts, uncles and cousins, Joe discovered a life of service very early. As a High Schooler at Kenmore High School, he volunteered as a junior firefighter at Kenilworth Fire Hall leading to another call to serve in the US Navy...

Ana Milly Navarro

Ana Milly Navarro

Nov 23, 2025

Ana Milly Navarro of Ringgold, GA, peacefully went to be with the Lord and Savior on Sunday November 23, 2025. She was born on September 3,1965 in Miami, Florida. Father Eduardo G. Navarro and Mother Militza Prieto.

Ana was survived by her sister, Antoinette Nunez, and brother-in-law Luis Nunez and Nephews Luis Nunez Jr and Carlos Nunez. Her loving children Tatiana,...

Catherine Inez Shulkusky Hunt

Catherine Inez Shulkusky Hunt

Nov 22, 2025

Catherine Inez Shulkusky Hunt, 69, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away on November 22nd, 2025, at 1:03 pm, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on May 1st, 1956, in San Francisco, CA, she is the daughter of the late Stella Harris Shulkusky and the late Anthony Shulkusky.

A service celebrating Catherine’s life will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025, at...

John William Bradley

John William Bradley

Nov 21, 2025

On Friday, November 21, 2025, John William Bradley made the quick trip from this world to meet his wife, Ann, in their heavenly home.

A funeral service will be held at Second Baptist Church, 1218 Mount Holly Road (Hwy. 901), Rock Hill, SC 29730 on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be held at 2:00 pm. The interment...

Bruce Stephen Melton

Bruce Stephen Melton

Nov 19, 2025

Rock Hill, SC - Bruce S. Melton passed away on November 19, 2025, in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Memorial service will be 2:00 Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home and the family will receive friends following the service.

Bruce was born on January 28,1950, in Darlington, South Carolina. He was the third of five sons born to Forrest O....

Laura Layton Studley

Laura Layton Studley

Nov 19, 2025

Laura Layton Studley, 55, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on November 19th, 2025 at 1:18 pm surrounded by her loving family. Known by many for her service to family and community, Laura leaves behind a legacy that impacted far more lives than she ever imagined.

Born on May 16th, 1970, in Columbia, South Carolina, Laura was the eldest daughter of...

Virginia Nestor

Virginia Nestor

Nov 17, 2025

We share with deep sadness the passing of Virginia Joyce Nestor, who passed away into the arms of the Lord on November 17, 2025 at the age of 72. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, her warmth and strength touched everyone around her. She leaves behind her loving mother, her sisters, several nieces and nephews, and extended family along...

Ruth Minnie Orme

Ruth Minnie Orme

Nov 17, 2025

Our beloved mother and grandmother Ruth Minnie (Story) Orme passed away unexpectedly on November 17th, 2025 at the age of 85 in Rock Hill, South Carolina due to a car accident.

She was born on January 16th, 1940 in Barton, New York to Elsie Marie Freiderike Louise Kroplin and Henry Williard Story and was the youngest of five children. She grew...

Anna Cervelli

Anna Cervelli

Nov 17, 2025

Anna Dolores (Dolly) Cervelli 91 of Indian Land, SC passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025. Born on August 8, 1934, she was a devoted wife,mother,grandmother,great grandmother, sister and a cherished member of the community.

She is survived by son Frederick Cervelli, daughter Maryann (Bob) Cella, grandchildren Jamie (Ryan) Phillips, Jaclyn (John) Bracken, Brandon Cervelli, Delleah Cervelli, Troy Cervelli, great grandchildren...

Yeng Lor Xiong

Yeng Lor Xiong

Nov 16, 2025

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Yeng Lor Xiong, who entered the arms of the Lord on November 16, 2025. Yeng lived a life marked by devotion, resilience, selflessness, and unwavering faith. She was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, friend, and prayer warrior whose love touched every life she encountered.

Yeng...

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Nov 15, 2025

Elizabeth "Betsy" Taylor passed peacefully on November 15th 2025.

She was predeceased by her daughter Beth Henry and her second husband Leroy Taylor. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Rick Henry, his wife, Jenny and their sons, Connor and Nathan. Also surviving are her grandson Darryl "DJ" Stroud Jr, his wife Allexxus and their daughter Alleiyah of Phoenix, Arizona.

No service has...

Lawrence Burrell

Lawrence Burrell

Nov 15, 2025

Lawrence Alan “Larry” Burrell Sr., 72, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

He was born on May 24, 1953, in Rochester, New York, to his parents, William Cooper Burrell and Cecilia Audrey Washington-Burrell. Larry was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and caring brother who worked hard all his life to provide for his family....

Buster Ray Cauthen

Buster Ray Cauthen

Nov 15, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Buster Ray Cauthen, who passed away on November 15th, 2025, in Rock Hill, SC, at the age of 36. 

Buster was born on October 24th, 1989, in Pineville, NC. 

Buster was a proud member of the Catawba Nation. He attended Greenville Tech and got his Associate's Degree in Auto Body and...

William Joseph Tallent

William Joseph Tallent

Nov 14, 2025

William Joseph Tallent, known to friends and family as Joe, passed away on November 14th, 2025. Joe was born to Seth and Henriette Tallent and lived a life filled with faith, service, and a deep love for his family and community.

Joe served his country in the U.S. Army and Reserves. As a computer maintenance technician, he enjoyed troubleshooting and problem-solving,...