Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas
Janice Whisonant
Mar 20, 2025
Janice H. Whisonant, 84, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House surrounded by the love of family and friends. Janice was born on January 5, 1941, to the late Arthur Hammond and Ola Sutton Hammond. She grew up in Rock Hill, SC, and retired as the Executive Secretary from the Athletics...
Claire Margaret Caricari
Mar 18, 2025
Claire Margaret Caricari, 82, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1942, in Teaneck, NJ, to the late William and Veronica Relihan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Caricari, and her siblings Harold Scheideler, Andy Scheideler, Vera Gorman, and Helen Weglarz.Claire is survived by her loving sons, Frank (Rosemary)...
Margaret "Marge" Mary Hanrion
Mar 18, 2025
Marge is an Indiana girl, one of six children born to Bernard A. Stukenborg (Deceased) and Margaret A. Stukenborg (Schmidt). Marge's siblings are are her two younger brothers (Bernard and Martin) and three younger sisters (Barbara (Deceased, Ruth and Esther). When Marge was a young woman, she met and married Matthew T. Hanrion Sr., a Missouri boy. Together they embarked...
Frank J Malter
Mar 16, 2025
Frank J. Malter, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in Charlotte March 16, 2025, at the age of 73. Born January 10, 1952 in New York to the late Frank and Joan Malter, Frank lived a life marked by quiet, decisive action and profound dedication to his family and community.
Frank was a devoted husband to Ruth,...
Faye W. Lucas
Mar 12, 2025
Faye W. Lucas, 73, of Rock Hill, SC entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 26, 1951 in Camden, SC, the daughter of the late Emmett B. and Ann Mungo Williams.
Faye was a kindergarten teacher in the Rock Hill School District for 33 years before her retirement. She...
Joseph Daniel Bongiorno
Mar 12, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Daniel Bongiorno, who peacefully passed away on March 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Atrium Pineville Hospital in North Carolina. Born on February 18, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, Joseph led a life rich in service, family, and passion. Joseph proudly served in the United States...
Obdulio Heredia Cortez
Mar 12, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Obdulio Heredia Cortez, who left us on March 12, 2025 at the age of 75. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. He is survived by his...
William Barker Beard
Mar 9, 2025
William “Billy” Barker Beard (86) passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 9, 2025. He was born in Newton, NC, on March 28, 1938 to Charles A. Beard, Sr. and Augusta C. Beard. Billy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Edith Westbrook Beard, brother Charles “Doc” Beard (Diane), daughter Ann Beard Lehman (Dan), son Joe Beard,...
Wallace Reid Perkins
Mar 7, 2025
Wallace Reid Perkins passed away at the age of 84 in the early hours of Friday, March 7th, at his home in Indian Land, SC. Service will be held Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Palmetto Funeral Home in Fort Mill, SC at 11:00 am.
Born in Waxhaw, North Carolina; to Ira Lee Perkins and Ola Bette Mclain. Reid and his wife...
Barbara A. Townsend
Mar 7, 2025
Barbara Ann Townsend, age 72, passed away in the comfort of her own home on March 7, 2025, with family present. Barbara was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, mawmaw, nanny, sister, aunt, and friend, bringing joy and kindness to all who knew her.
Barbara was born on December 13, 1952, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Charles Rudolph Truesdell Sr....
David William Fisher
Mar 6, 2025
David William Fisher "Bill" of Fort Mill, SC, peacefully passed away at the age of 89 on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
He began his career as a chemist with General Tire in Akron, Ohio. He followed the company to the Charlotte, NC plant and, after 30 years of service, retired from Continental Tire.
He loved his home and enjoyed working in the...
Earline Herrin
Mar 5, 2025
Earline Herrin, age 80, passed away Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, in Indian Land, SC. Born in Hattiesburg, MS she was the daughter of the late Frank Herrin and Corine Lambert Herrin. She enjoyed spending time outside, walking and looking at the pretty flowers.
Earline worked at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS for 48 years. in 2019, her outstanding contribution were...
Vaughn Virgil Smith
Mar 4, 2025
Vaughn Virgil Smith, 74, passed away on March 4, 2025, in York, S.C. He was born on October 9, 1950, in Jacksonville, Fla., to the late Virgil Herring Smith and Lynette Barr Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Herring Smith.
Vaughn was a hardworking and humorous man who loved Jesus and valued spending time with his...
Heidi Osterloh
Mar 3, 2025
Heidi Osterloh, age 86, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, on March 3 in Tega Cay, South Carolina.
Born in Aurich, Germany, Heidi immigrated to the United States in 1955 on the SS America and lived in NYC. There she worked for several prestigious firms including Mannesmann and IBM and met and married her husband of 64...
Geraldine Rosa Carr
Mar 3, 2025
Geraldine “Geri” Rosa Carr, affectionately known as Mama Carr, 82, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, at her home in York, SC. Born on May 1,1942, in Norton, VA she was the daughter of the late Harry Grubb and Georgie Kokoska.
Geri was a devoted woman who deeply loved the Lord and her family. She had a beautiful spirit and...
Raymond G Rollison
Mar 2, 2025
Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, “Pappy” and Friend
Ray Rollison, 74, of Fort Mill, SC went to be with the Lord with family by his side on March 2, 2025. Born in Leesburg, VA to Norman and Anna Rollison, Ray was a devoted husband to his wife, Lynn, and loving father to children Deena and Todd.
Raised in Virginia, Ray attended Loudon...
Stacy Otterree Cooper
Mar 1, 2025
Stacy Otterree Cooper, 71, Went to Be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, March 1, 2025 at MUSC - Lancaster. He was born on September 2, 1953 in Rock Hill, SC, son of the late Otterree Cooper and Jennie Wray.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon R. Cooper his brother, Allen Cooper, and...
Almaz Yilma Sebhatu
Mar 1, 2025
Almaz Yilma passed peacefully March 1st, 2025 at 69 years old, after a long and private battle with cancer. She will be remembered for her legacy as an educator, her warm, radiant smile and her passion for bringing the flavors and textures of the world to Rock Hill through volunteering at the St. Anne International Festival and The Museum of...
William (Bill) Thomas McGrath
Feb 28, 2025
William (Bill) Thomas McGrath, age 57 passed away after declining health. Bill was a true friend to many who enjoyed spending time with him. His compassion, humor, and service were experienced by everyone who interacted with him.
He leaves behind his mom, Mary Sue McGrath, and his son, Camron David McGrath, who was his best friend. Bill is predeceased by his...
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