Obituaries

Feb 9, 2020

John Palmer Bortner, 80, of Tega Cay, SC and formerly of Toledo, OH and Charlotte, NC, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Atrium Health - Main in Charlotte. He was born May 18, 1939 in York, PA, son of the late Palmer C. and Joy McMasters Bortner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Feb 7, 2020

Mrs. Iris Elizabeth Covington Coleman, 73, of Catawba passed away after a short illness on Friday, February 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Iris was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Carothers Covington and Oscar Henry Covington, Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Coleman. Those left to cherish her...

Feb 7, 2020

Rock Hill – Mr. L.C. Eddington, 81, reunited with his wife, Virginia Eddington, on Friday, February 7, 2020.

The family will receive friends 2 pm Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Whitesell Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 3 pm. Following the services friends are invited to join the family at the home of his daughter,...

Feb 7, 2020

Catawba – Mr. Walter Arlie Wallace, Jr., 82, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC.

A native of Dillion, SC Mr. Wallace was a son of the late Walter Arlie Wallace and Bell Wallace. Mr. Wallace was a retired construction worker who worked for many different companies including Fluor Construction, PPM Construction,...

Feb 7, 2020

RENE A. BURNS, M.D. F.A.A.P. age 67, of Indian Land , South Carolina, (formerly of Batavia, NY) passed away on Feb. 7, 2020 at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. Irene was born in Peekskill, NY the daughter of the late Leo and Loretta Burns on Aug. 17, 1952. She graduated from Canisius College, Buffalo, NY in...

Feb 6, 2020

Mr. Vernon Costner, 74, of Rock Hill, SC went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 6, 2020. He was born on June 12, 1945 in Rock Hill, SC to Vernon B. and Edith W. Costner. He is preceded in death by both parents, and brother(in-law) Ashley Thigpen. Vernon is survived by his wife of 48 years Harriet Costner,...

Feb 5, 2020

Fort Mill – Mrs. Opal Flynn Pittman, 85, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

The family will receive friends at Noon Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Whitesell Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Paul Flynn officiating. Burial will be in...

Feb 5, 2020

Teresa Caskey Williams, 50, of Rock Hill, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at home. She was born January 4, 1970 in York, SC, daughter of the late Albert Wayne Murray, Sr. and Adele Earls Shellito. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Albert Wayne Murray, Jr. Teresa was the best wife, mother,...

Feb 4, 2020

Joseph Paul Leone, 70, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 5th, 1949 in Rochester, NY, son of Joseph and Susan Leone. A celebration of life service will be held at 7:00 pm Friday February 7, 2020 at Palmetto Funeral Home in Fort Mill, SC. He is...

Feb 3, 2020

Mavis Hobbs Wood, age 90, died peacefully at home in Fort Mill, SC on Monday, February 3, 2020. Mavis was born on February 23, 1929 in Chester, Georgia to Charlie and Bessie Hobbs. She grew up on a farm and upon graduating high school at 16, moved to Spartanburg, SC where she met her future husband,...

Feb 3, 2020

Donald Odell Ledford 85 of Clover, SC went home to be with the Lord and his Beloved Wife on February 3, 2020. Mildred wanted him home for their 67th wedding anniversary on February 7, 2020 and he made it! Donald was retired from Cannon Mills in York, SC where he was employed for over 30 years. He was a faithful...

Feb 3, 2020

Fort Mill - Mrs. Billie Fling Plyler, 88, died Monday, February 3, 2020, at Atrium Health Pineville, NC.

The family will receive friends Noon Monday, February 10, 2020 at Whitesell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm Monday, February 10, 2020, at Unity Cemetery with Bishop Mark Leonhardt officiating.

A native...

Feb 2, 2020

Rock Hill, SC - William Fredrick Brinkman III, 86, passed away February 2, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

The funeral will be held at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, February 5, at The Shield Church in Rock Hill, SC with Pastor Larry Soles officiating. There will be a private family burial.

A native of...

Feb 2, 2020

Joan Margaret Bower Pilner, 89, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2020. She empowered her family with her love and devotion to them. A strong women who encouraged her family to dream big, seek knowledge and serve others, she will be greatly missed. Born in Bronx, NY on September 9, 1930 to Euphemia and...

Feb 2, 2020

Jennifer Lynn Carmody, "Jenni", of Lake Wylie, SC and formerly of Oswego, IL, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at home. She was born March 13, 1979 in Detroit, MI. Jenni relished her role as a mom and wife. She was a second mother to her children's friends and many neighborhood kids. She loved to craft,...

Feb 2, 2020

Born March 28, 1923 in Elkton, MD. Parents were James Zogbaum and Ruth Price. Surviving is the sister Sallye Giordano (Paul) of Trenton, N.J. and a niece Cassandra Montalto (Anthony) of Newark, DE. Preceded by her daughter Elisa Gay-Veltre. Mrs. Grace had many friends and family and was loved by all. We would like to thank...

Feb 1, 2020

George Cherry, 76, of Rock Hill, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 14, 1943 in Catawba, SC, son of the late Joe A. Cherry, Sr. and Willie Mae Stinson Cherry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Cherry and brothers, Willie M....

Jan 31, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Long Davidson, born July 10, 1953, passed away at her home in Rock Hill on January 31, 2020.

Ms. Davidson was the daughter of the late Edward C. Long and the late Mary B. Long. She was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and grew up in Norris, Tennessee.

She graduated from East Tennessee...

Jan 30, 2020

Roland Leonard Wlodyka, 81, of Lake Wylie, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 30, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 15, 1938 in Boston, MA, son of the late Alfred S. and Gertrude E. Horsford Wlodyka. Roland proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force. At a...

Jan 29, 2020

Carolyn Freeland Richardson, 69, of Rock Hill, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. She was born September 19, 1950 in Moncks Corner, SC, daughter of the late Manning Corey and Mary Josephene Clarke Freeland. Carolyn was a homemaker and a very skilled cook and artist and enjoyed sewing....