Obituaries

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 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...

May 13, 2019

Rock Hill – Mrs. Lila Lee Harrison Revels, 96, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at Pruitt Health of Rock Hill.

Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill, SC.

Mrs. Revels was a daughter of the late William Platt and Lillian Watts Platt. She attended Park Ridge Baptist...

May 12, 2019

York, SC - Ron Waldrop, 84, passed away from a stroke on Sunday, May 12th, 2019, at Wayne T Patrick Hospice House with his wife, Julie by his side.

He was born July 15, 1934 to Gerald and Elsie Linnemier Waldrop in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Ron attended Concordia Lutheran High School. He graduated from IUPU Ext. He...

May 11, 2019

David was the son of the late Hosea and Emma Estes Rockholt. David worked at Hoechst Celanese for over 30 years and was a member of Community Presbyterian church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Polly Rockholt of Fort Mill; daughter Angie Cook of Fort Mill and granddaughter Taylor Cook. David was an...

May 9, 2019

Dessie Sims Elliott Born October 12, 1921, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 9th. Dessie was a devout Christian wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all she met. A stay at home wife and mother her selflessness showed in all that she did. She will always be remembered for her homemade biscuits, lemon pies and...

May 8, 2019

Fort Mill Mr. Joseph William Scaramell, Sr, age 86 passed away on May, 8, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM Friday, June 28, 2019 at Palmetto Funeral Home. The family will receive friends with a reception following the memorial service at the funeral home. To plant a tree in memory...

May 6, 2019

Brenda Diane Smith , 72, of Rock Hill, passed away peacefully Monday, May 6, 2019 at Piedmont Medical Center. She was born on January 7, 1947 in Chester County, SC, daughter of the late Thomas Patton and Ruby Goddard Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine siblings and by...

May 6, 2019

Mr. John William King, age 80, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center-Pineville, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was born in Dunbar, West Virginia and was son of the late John and Virginia King. He was a loving husband to Doris Jeane King for sixty years. He worked in sales and sales...

May 4, 2019

Betty Phifer Boatwright , 87, of Rock Hill, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Piedmont Medical Center. She was born April 21, 1932 in Marshville, NC, daughter of the late Wilson and Lillie Phifer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William David Boatwright; six brothers; and...

May 3, 2019

Rev. Kenneth “Ken” Richard Lee Smith , 72, of Fort Mill, passed away peacefully Friday, May 3, 2019 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House with his loving wife by his side. He was born August 15, 1946 in Lockhart, SC, son of the late T.K. and Avadale Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was...

May 3, 2019

John Phillip Harris, Sr., 92, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2019, at Westminster Towers Retirement Community in Rock Hill.

Mr. Harris was born March 26, 1927, in Glenmora, LA to the late Glenn and Maye Harris. As a young man, he joined the U.S. Navy and served as a Seaman First Class during...

May 3, 2019

Charlotte, NC Mr. David Ray Barton Sr, 86, passed away on May 3, 2019 at home. The son of the late Ralph and Dessie Barton. He retired from Family Dollar Stores as a Retail Installer. He served in the Korean War on the USS Uhlmann. Survivors include his devoted wife of 64 years Nancy Hudspeth Barton...

May 1, 2019

Rock Hill - Mr. Cory Charles Solesbee, 38, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Whitesell Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.

A native of Rock Hill, Cory was a...

Apr 30, 2019

Fort Mill Mrs. Donna Kirchner age 96 passed away on April 30, 2019 Arrangements will be private. To plant a tree in memory of Donna Kirchner, visit the Tribute Store .

Apr 29, 2019

James "Jim" Allen Townsend, age 79, transitioned to heaven Monday, April 29, 2019. Born in Hickory, NC, he was the son of the late James Calvin and Violet Smith Townsend and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary Jane Euliss Townsend. Jim graduated from Hildebran High School in 1958 and...

Apr 29, 2019

Ann Main Overby, 82, of Edgemoor died on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Ann was born on April 26, 1937 in Buhl, Alabama to the late Velo Sanders and Pearl Drummond Burroughs. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church in Rock Hill, SC. Ann was an elementary school teacher for almost 30 years...

Apr 24, 2019

Pastor Linda Ann Tedder Jenkins, 70, of York departed her earthly home and joined her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Linda was born on October 5, 1948 in Rock Hill to the late William and Betty Vaughn Tedder. Linda passionately served as the Pastor of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and Richburg United Methodist Church. She was a...

Apr 24, 2019

Mr. Matthew Brian James, 23, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019. The family will receive friends Noon - 1:30 pm Monday, April 29, 2019, at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 at the funeral home with Rev. Paul Crosby officiating. Burial will be in Rock Hill Memorial Gardens. A native of York County, SC Matthew was a...

Apr 23, 2019

Mrs. Kelly Joyce Caudle Lein, age 51, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 after a long illness. A native Charlottean, Kelly was born February 18, 1968, the daughter of the late James Wayne Caudle and Joyce Caudle Cordell of Fort Mill, SC. Kelly graduated from...