Obituaries

James Richard Royal

Sep 1, 2020

Rock Hill – Mr. James Richard Royal, 56, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at his home.

A native of Clinton, MA, Mr. Royal was a son of the late John Royal and Hazel Brownson Givskud.  He enjoyed watching sports and was an avid New England Patriot fan.  He will be remembered as a hard-working man...

Steven Aaron Harvell

Aug 31, 2020

Fort Mill, SC – Mr. Steven “Stevie” Aaron Harvell, 21, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020.

Stevie was born on January 18, 1999 in Rock Hill, SC to Christopher Aaron Harvell and Barbie Smith.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was always a happy man who loved to smile.

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Richard Anthony Latronica

Aug 29, 2020

Richard Anthony Latronica, “Rich”, of Sharon, SC and formerly of Sparta, NJ, passed away Saturday August 29, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 17, 1959 in Englewood, NJ, son of the late Anthony F. Latronica, Sr. and Anna Latronica. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Roseanne...

Brenda Kay Muehlbauer

Aug 27, 2020

Brenda Kay Muehlbauer 68, of Fort Mill, SC went to be with the lord on August 27, 2020.

Brenda loved visiting Myrtle Beach, SC to relax while listening to the waves. She enjoyed singing and talking with all of her relatives.

She is survived by her sister Carolyn Avery of Tennessee. Sons, Ron Johnson and...

Samuel Lynn Campbell

Aug 27, 2020

Samuel Lynn Campbell 80, died Aug. 27th at home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. A native of Rock Hill, he was born on Sept. 8, 1939 to Sam W. and Lila L. Campbell. Lynn was a loving husband to his wife, a loving father to his children and a caring friend to many.

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John Paul Talkington

Aug 27, 2020

John Paul Talkington went home to live with Jesus and Family and Friends

On August 27, 2020.

He would tell you “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith.”

John was born in West Union, West Virginia to Harley Bernard and

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Jean Catoe Mccoy

Aug 27, 2020

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Jean Catoe McCoy, 87, died Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Rock Hill Acute Care Center.

Memorial services will be 3 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Whitesell Funeral Home with Rev. John Parris officiating.

A native of York County, Mrs. McCoy was a daughter of the...

Johnny Lyle Johnson

Aug 26, 2020

Johnny Lyle Johnson of York South Carolina Passed away on August 26, 2020. He was the son of the late Wylie Mason Johnson and Bessie Estes Johnson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters; Maggie Smith and Laura Spinks and one brother; W.M. Johnson.

Mr. Johnson was a U.S....

Julian Kay Secondino

Aug 26, 2020

Julian Kay Secondino, 70, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020.  She was born January 11, 1950 in Indianapolis, daughter of the late John Mullinax and Darlene Harmon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother John and her daughter, Amber Marie.  She is...

Paul Robert Joseph

Aug 25, 2020

Paul Robert Joseph, 70, of Indian Land, SC and formerly of West Warwick, RI, passed away, August 25, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Marion Angel, uncle Manny Joseph, and mother-in-law Helen Chagnon.

Paul loved to tell stories and make people laugh; he was never without a joke or a...

Alex Leslie Feemster

Aug 24, 2020

Richburg, SC – Mr. Alex Leslie Feemster, 46, went home to go fishing with the Lord on Monday, August 24, 2020.

The family will receive friends 3:00 pm Friday, August 28, 2020 at Whitesell Funeral Home, Rock Hill, SC.  A funeral service will follow at 4:30 pm with the Pastor Alonzo Gregory.  Face mask will...

Nancy Jean Carlston

Aug 23, 2020

Nancy Jean Carlston passed away on August 23, 2020 after a long, debilitating struggle with numerous health issues, most recently a gastrointestinal infection.  Until recently, she made her home in Tega Cay, SC, with her beloved dog Biscuit.  Nancy moved south to be in close proximity to her sister Mary and brother-in-law Frank Wilkinson, and her niece Michele Cobbina...

Kusum Patel

Aug 22, 2020

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Carl Thomas Poteat, Jr.

Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Carl Thomas Poteat, Jr., 75, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Upstate Community Hospice House, Landrum, SC.

Funeral services will be private.

A native of Spartanburg County, SC Mr. Poteat was a son of the late Carl Thomas Poteat, Sr. and Evie Bagwell Poteat.  Mr. Poteat grew up on a farm where...

Betty Lorraine (Cornwell) Wiese

Aug 21, 2020

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Betty Lorraine Cornwell Wiese, 92, died Friday, August 21, 2020.

A native of Kenyon, Minnesota Mrs. Wiese was a daughter of the late John Cornwell and Julia Helgeson Cornwell.  Betty was married to her loving husband, Warren M. Wiese for 72 years and they enjoyed living life together as they...

Robert Thomas Visconti, Jr

Aug 21, 2020

VISCONTI, Robert Thomas Jr., 58 of Rock Hill, South Carolina passed on August 21, 2020. Born in Jersey City. Bob had lived his life in Oakland NJ, Cabarrus County, NC and Rock Hill SC. He was a 1980 graduate of Indian Hills High School, Oakland, NJ. After graduation Bob attended Local 28, Sheet Metal Worker Union’s apprentice program where...

Polly Brenda (Meeks) Foster

Aug 20, 2020

Chester, SC – Polly Brenda Meeks Foster, 78, died Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Piedmont Medical Center.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Whitesell Funeral Home.  Everyone will be required to wear a mask according to the City of Rock Hill ordinance.

A graveside service will be...

Mahesh Ranchodbhai Patel

Aug 19, 2020

Mahesh R. Patel, 72, of Edison, NJ, peacefully went to be with God on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at home with his loving wife of 47 years, Mira Patel. He was born on April 20, 1948 in Ahmedabad, India, youngest son of the late Ranchodbhai and Jayaben Patel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Paul Anthony Burns

Aug 19, 2020

Paul Anthony Burns was born on January 5, 1984 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed away on August 19, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Paul spent most of his earl;y years in various locations in Texas before moving back to Baton Rouge in 2001.  He graduated from Catholic High School and earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana...

Donna Poag Chandler

Aug 19, 2020

Donna Poag Chandler passed away on 8/19/2020. She was a wonderful wife of over sixty years to Julian. Donna and Julian met in high school at Glee Club and built a life of love together. She was a loving mother to her three sons and a Grammy to five grandchildren, who she loved to spoil. She loved sharing her...