Obituaries

Mar 12, 2018

Mr. James “Jimmy” Palmer Adams, 80, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, at his home.

The family will receive friends 2-6 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018, the home, 501 Rawlsville Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730.

A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Adams was a son of the late John Earl Adams and Della Couch Adams....

Mar 11, 2018

Mr. Heinz W. Blessing, age 92, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 in his wife Edith's arms at home in Tega Cay, SC. Born in Felbach, Germany, he was the only son of the late Julius and Emily Blessing. Survivors include his wife and three sons: Martin Blessing and his wife Michele of Fort Wayne, IN;...

Mar 10, 2018

Myron Leo Baker, 76, of Rock Hill, SC passed away suddenly Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Piedmont Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1941 in Herkimer, NY, son of the late Leo and Sophia Burchycki Baker. He was preceded in death by two sisters Mary Lupinski and Lillian Shoemaker. Myron proudly served his country in the United States Army....

Mar 10, 2018

Edward J. Szymanski, age 63, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on March 10, 2018. Born in Buffalo, NY, he is the son of Edward J. Szymanski, Sr. and Josephine Kukche. Mr. Szymanski was a College Professor. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time. The family of Edward J. Szymanski is being served by Palmetto Funeral...

Mar 9, 2018

Minnie Lou Lorita McWatters , 83, of Rock Hill, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Pruitt Health of Rock Hill. She was born January 16, 1935 in Chester, SC, daughter of the late James Alexander and Bessie Jeanette Quinton McWatters.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 8 brothers, Albert,...

Mar 9, 2018

Kimberly Ann Badger, age 57, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018. Born in Gastonia, NC, she is the daughter of Larry Badger and Myrtle Barber She is survived by her son Noah Alexander (Alex) Badger. Funeral arrangements will be held at a later date. The family of Kimberly Ann Badger is being...

Mar 8, 2018

Mrs. Frances Padgett Howington , 94, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, March 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving children. Frances, born in Forest City, NC was married for 48 yrs and was pre-deceased by her husband, Ira Floyd Howington. She is survived by her three sons, Del (Esther), Larry & Roger (Angela);...

Mar 7, 2018

Andrew Edward Voss, age 42, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Born in Ontario, Canada, he is the son of Barry Kenneth Voss and Donna Dusenbery Voss. Mr. Voss was employed as a Factory Worker in the Industrial Industry. The family of Andrew Edward Voss is being served by Palmetto Funeral...

Mar 7, 2018

Rock Hill - Mr. Martin "Marty" Key Dickinson, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Piedmont Medical Center. Mr. Dickinson was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and was a son of the late James Thomas Lewis Dickinson and Ruth Frances Key Dickinson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Dunham Dickinson. Services are incomplete at this time. Whitesell Funeral Home...

Mar 6, 2018

Audrey Calzada from Rock Hill ,SC age 17 passed away on March 6th 2018 from injury's from car crash.Audrey was a sassy teenager with a big heart. She made many friends in all place she ventured from School all the way to her work. Audrey was taking honors classes in school and was on track to do great things in...

Mar 3, 2018

Jeff David Wood, 68 died Saturday, March 3, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 2pm at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home Friday, March 9. Born September 14, 1949 in Freeport, Texas to the late Jeff Weast Wood and Janette Stone Stanley Wood Olson. Dave served in the US Navy aboard the SS Nimitz from 1968-1972 and served in the Naval...

Mar 2, 2018

Donald L. Storms, 83, of Waxhaw, NC died on March 2, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 6 at 5:00 PM at Central Church, 5301 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends during visitation from 4:00 - 5:00 PM prior to the service. Mr. Storms is survived by his wife, Diana, son...

Feb 28, 2018

Clover – Kelly LeAnn Goble, 33, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

Kelly was born in Charlotte, NC on November 5, 1984, and was a daughter of the late William Scott Goble and Patricia Diane Hughes Goble. Kelly struggled with Muscular Dystrophy throughout her life. Kelly is survived by her...

Feb 26, 2018

Wen Lin Chang lost her battle with stage 4 cancer and passed away on February 26th, 2018. Wen Lin was born on February 24th, 1960 in Taipai, Taiwan. She moved to the United States at the age of 19 and attended the University of Maryland. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Information Systems and went...

Feb 25, 2018

Omega Hall Beach, age 59, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Born in Charlotte, NC, she is the daughter of Ted Hall and Marilyn Amos Hall. She is survived by her husband Sandy Wilson Beach and their children David Beach and Loretta Lowe. No further arrangements are available at this time. The family of Omega...

Feb 25, 2018

Rock Hill – Mr. Austin Bushnell Hart, 37, died Sunday, February 25, 2018. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Washington State.

Austin was a native of San Bernardino, CA and was a son of Kimberly Ann Kline Hart and the late Jay Bushnell Hart. Austin was a hard worker, loving son, amazing man...

Feb 24, 2018

Sim Pech Be, 85, of York, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Cambodia, Mrs. Be was born October 19, 1932, daughter of the late Be Peng and Te Meng. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Taing Dang Choung. Mrs. Be was...

Feb 23, 2018

Rock Hill – Mr. Kelly Scott Elder, 51, died unexpectantly Friday, February 23, 2018.

The family will receive friends Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the home of Connie Demby from 12:00 (noon) - 1:00 p.m.

A native of Charlotte, NC Kelly was a son of the late Van Douglas Elder and Edna Hill Elder. He...

Feb 23, 2018

Elsie Miller Francisco, 91, of 106 Cedar Hollow, Fort Mill, SC 9715, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 23, 2018. Elsie was born in Bronxville, NY on December 14, 1926 to the late Margaret (Daisy) Noble Miller and the late Carl Allen Miller. She was a funny, personable child...

Feb 22, 2018

Michael Daniel Walsh, age 82, passed away peacefully in his home in Indian Land, South Carolina on Thursday, February, 22, 2018. Born in Blue Island, Illinois to Bill and Carol Walsh, Mike attended Mount Carmel High School and joined the Marines upon graduation. After serving his country faithfully, Mike joined the food distribution industry with the...