Obituaries

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

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 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 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

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

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....

Jan 27, 2020

Eleanor passed away peacefully in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 27, 2020 having lived life fully for 96 years. The family is grateful for the extraordinary care provided by the staff at Carmel Hills Retirement Community, Charlotte, NC. Eleanor was born in Geary, OK, one of three daughters in that farming community. She lost her father,...

Jan 27, 2020

Kathy Elizabeth Shirley passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 29, 1944 in Rock Hill, SC as an only child to parents Jimmie Holland Shirley and JC Shirley and was raised by Kate and Chaz Holland. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Kate and Chaz Holland, parents Jimmie Holland Shirley and...

Jan 26, 2020

Clover – Mrs. Edna McCarter Watts, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Wayne T Patrick Hospice House.

A native of York County, Mrs. Watts was a daughter of the late Barber Finley McCarter and Flossie Sipe McCarter. She owned and operated her own beauty shop for many years out...

Jan 26, 2020

Ronald Allen Carter, 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 26, 2020. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 26, 1946 to Thomas and Ethel Carter. Ron served in the United States Army as an E-5 Sgt. He was an extremely outgoing, friendly, one of a kind husband, father,...

Jan 26, 2020

Sophie Nix, 94, of Rock Hill, went peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on January 26, 2020. She was born on July 23, 1925 to the late Roland and Glennie Crenshaw Lattimore of Great Falls. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Paul B. Nix and a brother, Dr. Ralph E. Lattimore. She...