Obituaries

Jun 8, 2019

Waxhaw, NC - Mrs. Jackie Marlene McClure Tracy, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Wayne T Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, SC. The family will receive friends 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Fort Mill Church of God and a funeral service...

Jun 8, 2019

James "Jimmy" Loughron Schwing, 66, of Rock Hill passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Jimmy was born on August 31, 1952 in Spartanburg to the late Arthur G. Schwing, Sr. and Janet Pearson Schwing. He was a member of First Baptist Church Rock Hill. Jimmy enjoyed playing billiards and antique automobiles. He was a member of the Over the...

Jun 6, 2019

William Everette Scaggs 82, departed this life June 6, 2019. He was born October 16, 1936 to Hubert and Edith Scaggs. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving is his widow of 63 years, Lorene S. Scaggs; his daughter, Cheryl S. Blevins (Troy); granddaughter, Tiffany B. Claudio (Michael); grandson, Joshua Blevins; two great grandsons,...

Jun 5, 2019

Rock Hill – Mrs. Betty Hood LaPlume, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Piedmont Medical Center.

Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Monday, June 17, 2019, at Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill with the Rev. Barry Dagenhart officiating.

Mrs. LaPlume was a daughter of the late Nelson Eugene...

Jun 4, 2019

Kacie Nicole Graham,21, of Rock Hill, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Kacie was born on August 10, 1997 in Mecklenburg County, N.C. She was a graduate of South Point High School and worked as a cashier at Lowes Home Improvement, Rock Hill. Kacie enjoyed reading, drawing, listening to music and watching movies. Kacie loved spending time with her...

May 31, 2019

Joyce Brown Grav , 82, of Sharon, SC, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at White Oak Manor in York, SC. She was born February 15, 1937 in Louin, MS, daughter of the late Dewey and Effie Holder Brown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jay Eugene...

May 30, 2019

Randy "Aaron" May, Jr., 20, passed suddenly Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Piedmont Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 14, 1999 in Charlotte, NC. Aaron enjoyed time spent fishing, paintball and off-road vehicles. He was a member of Rawlinson Road Baptist Church. He was a wonderful father, very loving, caring and was always concerned for...

May 30, 2019

Lois Sanders Thompson , 85, of Rock Hill, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Rock Hill Post-Acute Care surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 21, 1933 in Rock Hill, daughter of the late Albert Henderson Sanders, Sr. and Vera Blue Sanders.

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

May 28, 2019

Rock Hill – Jean Kay Comer, 84, departed this earth for her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at HarborChase of Rock Hill where she was a resident.

Jean was born to Fred and Virginia Giles Kay in Ware Shoals, SC in November of 1934. Jean retired from Rock Hill Surgical Associates as the front desk...

May 28, 2019

Rock Hill – Mrs. Lillian Jean Bishop Wilson, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Brookdale Spring Arbor surrounded by her loving family.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 am Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Whitesell Funeral Home and a Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:00 am.

A native of...

May 27, 2019

Retired Major League Baseball Player, Kelly Jay Paris hit his final home run, rounded third base and slid safely home Monday, May 27, 2019 with his beloved family by his side. There to greet him crossing home plate his final time was his mom, Joelene Jenson Paris; undoubtedly surprised he did not get to reach the...

May 24, 2019

York - Mrs. Julia C Rodgers "Judy," 76 of York SC, received her wings on Friday, May 24, 2019.

A lifetime resident of the York-Rock Hill area, Judy was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dora Covington. She is preceded in death by her two brothers, Cecil and Walter, and her husband, Kell Rodgers.

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May 23, 2019

Heath Springs-Mr. Robert William Sweatt 62 years old passed away on Thursday May 23,2019 at home surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born March 6,1957 in Rock Hill. He was the son of the late William Dunlap Sweatt (Buddy) Sweatt and Zola Mae Lambert Sweatt. At the time of his sickness he was employed by CANFOR Trucking...

May 22, 2019

Elizabeth Purves Silverthorn, 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Elizabeth was born on July 2, 1926 in Elsie, Michigan to the late Harry and Gladys Goodrich Purves. She was a very giving person, she spent numerous hours volunteering in her community. Elizabeth was an avid dancer and she won an international dance competition at the age of 65....

May 21, 2019

Mrs. Kathy Cartee Fudge, 66, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill.

Memorial services will be private.

Mrs. Fudge was a daughter of the late Alonzo Edger Cartee and Anna Phiefer Cartee. Kathy attended York County Schools. She married Harry “Neil” Fudge in 2000. She worked at various jobs over her...

May 18, 2019

Robert Jeffrey Tedder Sr., 49, of Rock Hill passed away at Piedmont Medical Center on Saturday May 18, 2019. Jeff was born on May 30, 1969 to the late Stanley Tedder and Rosa Lee Rollings Tedder. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by stepfather Roland Haselden and son John Dellinger. He loved the outdoors, fishing, riding...

May 18, 2019

Sara G. Strait, 86, of Rock Hill, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Westminster Towers. She was born November 6, 1932 in Rock Hill, SC, daughter of the late Paul G. Strait, Sr. and Ollie McCoy Strait. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Herron and her brother, Paul G. Strait, Jr....

May 15, 2019

Charles Nathaniel “Charlie” Varnadore , 82, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was born April 18, 1937 in Sylva, NC, son of the late Clarence and Cora Passmore Varnadore.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Theresa Varnadore; sister, Drucilla Cornwell; and several grandchildren....

May 15, 2019

Melva McKenzie DeVane, 84, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at HarborChase of Rock Hill. She was born November 5, 1934 in Rocky Mount, NC, daughter of the late Willie W. and Beulah Moore McKenzie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, George G. DeVane. She a devout bible teacher and...

May 14, 2019

Mrs. Sarah "Frances" Kidd Neal of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on May 14, 2019 at the age of 92. The funeral service will be held at Community Presbyterian Church, 600 N White St Fort Mill, SC 29715, on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM and will be officiated by the Rev. Steve Sanders. Burial...