Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas
William Fulton Baucom, Jr.
Aug 27, 2026
Rock Hill, SC – Mr. William Fulton Baucom, Jr. (Buddy), 73 of Rock Hill, SC, passed away peacefully at his home, August 27, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Buddy, better known as Pops, was born on August 15, 1953, in Charlotte, NC to the late William Fulton Baucom, Sr. and Harriet Landers Baucom.
Pops graduated from Rock Hill High School, and later...
Martha Wylie Fudge Clawson
Aug 25, 2026
Mrs. Martha Wylie Fudge Clawson, 93, of McConnells, passed away at Brightmore of South Charlotte on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Mrs. Clawson, a daughter of the late David Clyde Fudge and Martha Ella Simpson Fudge, was born on August 20, 1933, in Edgemoor. She was married to the late Jacob Harris (Todd) Clawson, Jr. for 36 years.
Martha grew up in...
Bradley Blanchard
Aug 25, 2026
Bradley (Brad) Jay Blanchard, 74, Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away at his home on August 25, 2026, under the exceptional care of Providence Care Hospice after a brief illness.
Brad was born September 4, 1951 in Davenport, Iowa. He was raised by mother Helen Sheehan and stepfather Raymond Sheehan, and by his father Bill Blanchard and stepmother Rita Blanchard. He...
Dallie Claudette Ross
Aug 23, 2026
Dallie Claudette Ross, 83, joined her heavenly Father on Sunday, August 23, 2026. She was born December 14, 1942, in Monroe, NC, the daughter of Claude Wilson Price and Dallie Hinson Price.
Claudette was a beautician by trade in her early years before transitioning to a bookkeeping career at Ed Griffin Construction Company in Charlotte, NC. There she spent many years...
Crystal Renee Childers
Aug 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Crystal Renee Childers, who went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2026, at the age of 44. Crystal was born on June 15, 1982, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and was a longtime resident of Sharon, South Carolina.
Crystal's professional career included work in landscaping, as a medical...
Gary Don McGinnis
Aug 21, 2026
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Dr. Gary Don McGinnis, 74, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away at home on August 21, 2026 surrounded by family.
Born on March 3, 1952, in Dover, New Jersey, Gary was the beloved son of Rose Theresa Marotta & Charles Don Stucchio, and step-father Albert McGinnis. He graduated from Montclair State University and then Life Chiropractic College...
Patrick Leo Cotter
Aug 20, 2026
Patrick Leo Cotter
Servant of the Lord
August 20th, 2026
Patrick Leo Cotter was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 14th, 1939 to William Cyril Cotter and Teresa Mary O’Neill. One of 13 children, he had 8 brothers and 4 sisters. He was the fourth youngest. Patrick’s father was an inmate supervisor at the Allegheny County Workhouse (a prison), and they lived on...
Milton Pomeroy Smith, Jr.
Aug 19, 2026
Milton Pomeroy Smith Jr., 80, of Clover, South Carolina, passed away at his home on August 19, 2026. He spent his youth loving Lake Erie, having been born and raised in Sandusky, Ohio. A “Blue Streak” through and through, he was a proud graduate of Sandusky High School Class of 1964. Milt lived a life defined by devotion to his...
Charles A. Rietz
Aug 16, 2026
Charles A. (Chuck) Rietz was born 12/17/1939 in Pittsburgh, PA to Harold E. Rietz and Bernice Taylor Rietz. His family moved several times before settling in Tucson, AZ. Chuck graduated from Tucson High School and immediately joined the Navy.
Chuck served aboard the USS Bonne Homme Richard aircraft carrier as a Machine Repairman. After returning to Tucson, he married Karen White...
James R Griffin
Aug 16, 2026
Mr. Griffin passed away at home on August 16, 2026. Born November 20, 1928 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Leroy Spain Griffin and Eva Collins Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a native Chartlottean, having moved to Indian Land, SC in 1998. He graduated from Sharon High School in 1948 and served his Country proudly in the...
Susan DeJong
Aug 2026
SusanDeJong 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Sun City, Carolina Lakes, Indian Land, SC on 8/15/2026.
She was born in Passaic, NJ and lived in northern NJ before moving to SC in 2021. Susan retired from a 50-year career at the law firm of Jeffer, Hopkinson & Vogel in Hawthorne, NJ. She began her employment as a stenographer/typist and...
Socorro Peralta Culling
Aug 15, 2026
Socorro Peralta Culling
Socorro Peralta Culling, 82 years old, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026.
She was born in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Philippines. Socorro was a master teacher and farmer, known for her business acumen, her strong character, and the love she shared with everyone around her.
She is survived by her family and loved ones, who...
Georgia Kay Harper
Aug 14, 2026
Georgia Kay Harper, a woman of profound kindness and grace, passed away peacefully, August 14th, 2026, finding comfort in the presence of God while surrounded by her children and family.
Georgia was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Her life was defined by dedication and an adventurous spirit, evident in her commitment.
As Philippians 4:13 says,...
Kurella Sarma
Aug 11, 2026
Kurella Triyambaka Sarma, our beloved father and grandfather, completed his earthly journey on August 11, 2026, at the age of 89.
Kurella Triyambaka Sarma (KTS) was born on August 20, 1936 in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India and raised in Amalapuram with his five siblings and numerous cousins. With his father, Dr. Kurella Hari Hara Swamy, as a mentor, he pursued a...
Marney Lou Catherine Gorski Sims
Aug 10, 2026
Marney Lou Catherine Gorski Sims, 90, of Charlotte, died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 10, after a brief illness.
Marney, who went by Mimi, grew up in Door County, Wis., the daughter of Arthur Gorski, a World War II veteran, and the former Evelyn Christenson. She enjoyed telling the story of meeting her first husband, Lou, while teaching him dance lessons at...
Patricia Ann Nicholas
Aug 8, 2026
Patricia Ann Nicholas (Dillon), age 73 of Wellsville, New York, has passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 after an extended illness.
Born on September 4, 1952 in Wellsville, NY, Patti was a graduate of Wellsville High School. After a decades-long career at Worthington/Dresser Rand, Patti retired and devoted her considerable talents to her passions: family, tennis, travel and her horses....
Robert Wilusz
Aug 8, 2026
Robert Wilusz (MATTHEWS, NC) – Robert (Bob) Wilusz, age 84, of Matthews, NC died 8 August 2026. Bob was born in Jersey City, NJ and is the son of the late Thaddeus and Teresa Wilusz. Bob served in the United States Navy from 1962-1966 and attended the Naval School of Music in 1962. Upon graduation, he became part of the...
Shirley Lee Moss Lineberger
Aug 7, 2026
Shirley Moss Lineberger – Devoted Christian, Mother, and Grandmother
Shirley Moss Lineberger, 79, of Rock Hill, SC, passed peacefully to her heavenly reward on August 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in York County, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kennedy Lineberger.
Shirley was a faithful member of the Charlotte Avenue church of Christ in...
Judith Karen Edmonds
Aug 6, 2026
Judith Karen Edmonds, Judith Karen Edmonds, age 72, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on August 6,2026, in Ballantyne, North Carolina.Early Life And FamilyJudith Karen was born on February 22,1954, In Cincinnati, Ohio, the youngest child of Melvin J. Dwyer and Edna W. Dwyer (Henderson). Known to most as Judi. She spent her early years with her parents...
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