Obituaries

Rebecca Butler Summers

Jan 26, 2020

Rebecca Butler Summers, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Carolina Gardens, York, SC.

The family will receive friends 1:00 pm Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church, 830 North Jones Ave., Rock Hill and a memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. Reggie Hopkins...

John Thomas Lowery

Jan 25, 2020

John Thomas Lowery, 49 of Rock Hill passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Atrium Health Pineville following a brief illness. John was born on September 13, 1970 in Mountain Home, Idaho to Joseph Wayne Lowery and Lea Cook Lowery. He was a graduate of Northwestern High School and attended York Tech where he earned his CDL license. John...

Helen Lemmond Parrish

Jan 23, 2020

Mrs. Helen Lemmond Parrish, 92, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her home. Born in Union County, NC, Mrs. Parrish was the daughter of the late William H. Lemmond and the late Lillie Mae McKinney Lemmond. She was preceded in death by her husband Grady E. Parrish, and her brother William H. Lemmond Jr. She was a retired...

Doris Jean Reeder

Jan 23, 2020

Doris Jean Reeder, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm Monday, January 27, 2020, at Southside Baptist Church, 1229 S Anderson Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Ken Walters officiating. Burial will be...

Laura Ellen Anders

Jan 22, 2020

Laura Ellen Campbell Anders, 71, of Rock Hill passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Laura was born on June 20, 1948 in Rock Hill to the late Charlie Gaston and Lucy Potts Campbell. She worked 35 years for an engineering firm in the geological soil and environmental testing industry. Laura enjoyed sewing, making bows and designing flower arrangements. She...

Sheila Moss Hopkins

Jan 22, 2020

Sheila Moss Hopkins, a golf legend prominent in amateur golf circles passed away peacefully on January 22, 2020 in Rock Hill, SC. Sheila was born May 2, 1931 in Los Angeles, the daughter of the late Thomas Heyden Moss and Jessie Paterson Moss. She was predeceased by her husband, Ira "Jay" Hopkins, Jr in 1986. She is survived by her...

Ira Wayne "Buddy" Fowler

Jan 20, 2020

Ira "Buddy" Wayne Fowler passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home. Ira was born on July 5, 1943 in Rock Hill, SC. He was the son of the late Corbett N. Fowler and Ruby H. Fowler. Ira was preceded in death by his wife, Vicky I. Fowler, a daughter, Terresa Ann Fowler, and his brother, Reggie Fowler....

Fred M "Bud" Blackwell

Jan 20, 2020

Fred (Bud) M. Blackwell, age 78, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was the husband of LaDonna Maria Blackwell, they shared 25 years together. Born February 20, 1941 in Rock Hill, he was the son of the late Daniel and Inez (Huggins) Blackwell. Fred grew up in Rock Hill with his three siblings,...

Steven Dale Wesely

Jan 19, 2020

Steven Dale Wesely, 64, passed away early afternoon on January 19th, 2020 surrounded by friends and family that loved him in the comfort of his own home. He fought a long and hard battle with cancer, originally diagnosed back in 2017. Steve was a loving father and even more devoted husband. Steve was born to Gloria...

Louise Hinson Lucas

Jan 19, 2020

Louise Hinson Lucas, Rock Hill, passed away at her home in Mt. Holly. Mrs. Lucas was age 90. Mrs. Lucas was retired from Winthrop University Public Safety Department as an administrative assistant. She attended schools in Chester and York county. She is survived by a sister, Betty Thompson of Richburg, SC and a brother Jimmy D. Hinson and wife Ruth...

Clinton Ridenour

Jan 16, 2020

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R. Dean Moellman

Jan 16, 2020

R. Dean Moellman, 56, of Indian Land, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Atrium Health Hospital in Pineville, NC surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 16, 1963 in Covington, KY, son of John Paul and Kathleen McHargue Moellman of Indian Land. Dean loved his country and the beach, but most important to...

Lloyd M. Priester

Jan 16, 2020

Lloyd M. Priester, 93, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Atrium Health Hospital in Pineville, NC. He was born February 26, 1926 in Rimersburg, PA in Clarion County, son of the late Russell and Blanch Priester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Ophelia (Jones)...

Daniel Joseph Mclaughlin

Jan 16, 2020

Daniel Joseph McLaughlin, "Dan", 52, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Atrium Health - Main in Charlotte, NC, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 22, 1967 in Point Pleasant, NJ, son of Carol (Visceglia) McLaughlin of Charlotte and the late Jerome Michael McLaughlin. In addition to his father,...

William Bernard "Bill" O'Donnell Iii

Jan 16, 2020

William (Bill) O'Donnell,42, a lifelong resident of Northern Virginia moved onto his final resting place January 16, 2020 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Bill loved every moment of life as he courageously battled ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease for the last two years. He passed away with his family at his side. Bill was born...

Valerie D. Wray

Jan 16, 2020

Valerie D. Wray, 65, of Lake Wylie, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Atrium Health - Pineville surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 30, 1954 in Raleigh, NC, daughter of the late Joseph Charles and Nora Moser Richert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Nicki...

Marti L Graves

Jan 16, 2020

Martin Graves, 69, of Fort Mill, SC passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Randi; sons Matt of Asheville, NC; Ryan (Billie) Graves of Clyde, NC; Jeremy (Terra) Graves of Mars Hill, NC; a sister Glenna (Don) Quigley of Frankfort, ME and a stepsister Emmy...

Larry Lee "Lee" Melton Jr.

Jan 15, 2020

Larry Lee Melton Jr. "Lee", 35, of Rock Hill. Lee was the son of Larry Lee Melton and the late Melinda Ross. He was a graduate of Chester High School. He is survived by his wife Sarah Melton, father Larry Lee Melton and Barbara Browning, son Cole Melton and his brother Timothy Melton. Also surviving is his maternal grandmother Kathleen...

Marcus E Trombley

Jan 15, 2020

Marcus E. Trombley, DDS, 74, passed away Wednesday, January 15, at Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on October 13, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. Mark attended George Rogers Clark School in Hammond, Indiana, from grades K1 until grade 12, and graduated third in his class. After graduation from Indiana University Dental School in 1971, Mark began his practice of...

Robert James Ray

Jan 15, 2020

Robert James Ray, affectionately referred to as "Bob" or "Bobby", 71, of Rock Hill and formerly of Pennsville, NJ, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Atrium Health Hospital in Charlotte. He was born December 17, 1948 in Salem, NJ, son of the late George Beldon Ray, Sr. and Leona Sammons Ray. In addition to his...