Obituaries

Dec 18, 2024

York, SC - William Wylie Montgomery, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm Friday, December 20, 2024, at Grandview Memorial Park, Cherry Road.

A native of Rock Hill, SC, Mr. Montgomery was a son of the late...

Dec 16, 2024

William I. Thomas, 85 of Fort Mill South Carolina, passed away on December 16, 2024 in the town of Fort Mill.

Funeral Services will be held at 2pm ET on Saturday December 21, 2024 at Palmetto Funeral Group, 2049 Carolina Place Drive Fort Mill, SC 29708.

William was born In Akwesasne,...

Dec 15, 2024

Kathryn Holstein Smith, “Kit”, 95, of Fort Mill, SC, and formerly of Bonita Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. She was born July 1, 1929 in Harrisburg, PA.

She is preceded in death by her parents Curtis and Kathryn Holstein and her husband Fran Smith.

Kit had a zest for life and...

Dec 15, 2024

Lancaster, SC -  Mrs. Ollie Mae Canty Thomas, 76, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

A native of Rock Hill, SC Mrs. Thomas was a daughter of the late Allen Canty and Ella Sanders Canty.  She loved working in puzzle books and coloring.  She enjoyed watching her Soap Popper “Days of Our Live.”   She will be remembered...

Dec 13, 2024

Earnest Eugene Pharr, 91, of Indian Land, SC, died at home on December 13, 2024. Gene was born October 23, 1933, in Chattanooga, TN to Earl and Louise Godsey Pharr. He grew up in Oak Ridge, TN where he participated in a wide range of sports earning a membership in the Oak Ridge Sports Hall of Fame.

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Dec 13, 2024

Richard Alan Shelor, 62, of Tega Cay, passed away at his home on December 13, 2024. He was born on April 7, 1962, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Roger A. Shelor and Shirley Howard Shelor. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Shirley Shelor. He is survived by his brother, Randy Shelor, and his sister,...

Dec 12, 2024

Mary Agnes (Reilly) Miello, 80, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Born in New Hyde Park, New York, in 1944 to Leo and Agnes Reilly, Mary grew up surrounded by the warmth of family and a close-knit community. She graduated from high school in New Hyde Park, where she met her soulmate...

Dec 12, 2024

SURVIVORS

Daughter, Carla Williamson and sons, Steve (Kim) and Tony (Tina) Williamson. Grandson, Connor Williamson. Sister, Lila Faye Williamson Hinson, Brother, Robert Williamson.

PRECEDED IN DEATH

Father, Charlie P. Williamson, Mother, Flora Bernice Duncan Williamson, Brothers, Bruce Williamson, Alton Williamson, Merlin Williamson, Eldred Williamson, Crowell Williamson, Garland Williamson and Sister Ruby Williamson Thompson....

Dec 11, 2024

Great Falls, SC - Thomas Thad Godbee passed away at the age of 85, on December 11th, 2024, after a battle with dementia.

A memorial service will be December 21st at 11am at Whitesell Funeral Home Chapel located at 975 Riverview Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730.

Thomas loved fishing and spending time with his family....

Dec 11, 2024

David Eggert passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2024 from natural causes.  He was born December 20, 1941 in Barberton Ohio.  His parents were William Eggert and Katherine (Cintavy) Eggert (deceased).  Funeral services will be held on December 14, 2024 at 2pm at Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church at 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill, SC.  A reception...

Dec 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sarah "Polly" Louise Rockholt, who departed this world peacefully on December 11, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on August 2, 1944, in Rock Hill, SC, she was a cherished resident of Fort Mill, SC, for many years. Polly was the beloved daughter of the late Lamont...

Dec 9, 2024

Indian Land, SC – Mrs. Pearl Roberta Blackwelder Snipes, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2024, at her home.

The family will receive friends 1:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 238 Lancaster Highway, Fort Mill, SC, 29707.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm with...

Dec 7, 2024

Frank C. Hart III, affectionately known as "Tripp" to his family, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Tega Cay, SC, after a valiant battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was 71 years old. Tripp was the beloved husband of Linda Dyer Hart, whom he met in 1969 and shared 48 wonderful years of marriage. Born on...

Dec 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Delbert Grim, “Del” to those who knew him, announces his passing at the age of 91 on December 7, 2024.

Del was born on September 13, 1933 in Republic, Kansas. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Imperial, Nebraska, where he spent the remainder of his...

Dec 6, 2024

A Memorial Mass will be held at Saint Philip Neri on December 20th at 1:30 with an interment to follow at Rock Hill Memorial Gardens

Dec 4, 2024

Celcei Neil Johnson was a summer child, born June 10, 1997, and carried that summer warmth forward throughout her life.

She lost her life at work in an act of senseless and tragic gun violence on December 4, 2024. She was a much beloved first daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, great-niece, cousin, and friend. Her circle of love...

Dec 4, 2024

OM SAI RAM

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ashokkumar Bhikhabhai Patel, who departed this life on December 4, 2024, at the age of 68.

Ashokkumar was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He touched the lives of many with his kindness, wisdom, and generosity. His legacy of...

Dec 3, 2024

Mary P. "Pat" Rittereiser passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, at the age of 85. Born on January 30, 1939 in New York City, and raised in Astoria, Queens, she was the beloved daughter of New York City Fire Department Lieutenant John C. McKenna and Agnes (Flannery) McKenna. A first-generation American, she remained...

Dec 1, 2024

Alma Elizabeth Coleman, 91, of Robesonia, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, at her residence in Gastonia, NC.  Alma was born on May 13,1933 in Hornell, NY, daughter of Julia Spalding and Kenneth Paul.  She was raised by Effie and Frederick Atkins.

In addition to her parents and foster parents, she was preceded in...

Nov 29, 2024

Phyllis Ann DeMaio, 60, of Indian Land, SC passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024. She was born on August 20, 1964 in Staten Island, NY to the late Joseph Sr and Angelina Misuraca. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Leonard Misuraca.

She was the beloved wife of Frank...