Obituaries

Jan 7, 2024

David James Hayward, age 82, of Rock Hill, SC, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2023. David had recently relocated to South Carolina to live with his daughter and family, having spent most of his retirement years in Florida. David was born on August 27,1941, to Dr. Frederick Nathan and Edna Mae Hayward...

Jan 5, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Franklin Mozon Haire (Zonnie), 85, of 1640 Yorkmont Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730, died January 5, 2024, at his home.

The family will receive friends at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Catawba Baptist Church and a funeral service will follow at Noon (12:00 pm) with Pastor Ron Richardson officiating....

Jan 5, 2024

Catawba, SC – Mrs. Brenda Hubbs Parker Kemp, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte, NC.

A memorial service will be 11:00 am Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Southside Baptist Church, 1229 South Anderson Road, Rock Hill, SC.

Mrs. Kemp...

Jan 5, 2024

The world may seem a little dimmer because the light that Ginger brought to the world is now taking up residence in Heaven. She entered Heaven on January 5, 2024 after a brief illness. God gave her five kids, the gift of seeing her take her last breath on earth, while realizing her next breath would be with Jesus...

Jan 4, 2024

Denese Yvette Kotchevar, 71, of Mooresville, NC, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024. Born July 19, 1952, in Lindsey, California, she was the daughter of the late Willam and Donamae Nelson Thompson. She always adored butterflies, dragonflies and ladybugs. Denese loved baking and cooking. When she was not in the kitchen, she enjoyed crocheting and sewing. It was also...

Jan 4, 2024

Joseph William Petramale, 5 years old, of Fort Mill, SC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4th, 2024. Joe was born in Watertown, NY.  He loved hockey, swimming, science experiments, Pokémon, baseball cards, his electric Jeep, and Sea Shanties. Joseph had a vivid imagination. He was very creative and enjoyed building forts, arts and crafts, growing...

Jan 4, 2024

Paul C. Shisler (81), originally from Grand Island, New York, lived in Tega Cay for the past thirteen years. Survived by his children Joseph Shisler (Kathy), Mary Shisler, Teresa Schaefer (Tom), Paul Shisler Jr. (Julie), Aaron Shisler (Shannon), and Sarah (Adam) Ziembiec; survived by eight loving grandchildren: Megan (fiance Steve), Amanda, Alex, Jon, Shawna, Lucas, Sadie and Isaac. Also,...

Jan 4, 2024

Rock Hill, SC - Mr. William Curtis, 64, of Rock Hill passed Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center.

He was a devoted family man who loved God. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a nurturing mentor to his children and grandchildren.

He was the son of the late Mr. Bill Curtis...

Jan 3, 2024

Fort Mill, South Carolina - Donna Lou Parko, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed this life on January 3, 2024.

She was born in Western Pennsylvania and raised her family in South Florida before relocating to Fort Mill, SC in 1993.  Donna embraced southern culture and enjoyed sweet tea, fried chicken, and trips to...

2024

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Donald Ray Cherry, 59, died on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Whitesell Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be 10:00 am Thursday, June 20, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ...

Jan 1, 2024

Betty Ann (Waugh) Worrell, a passionate community organizer and force for good, passed away peacefully on New Year's Day, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on Christmas Eve, 1927, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Esker and Catherine (Devine) Waugh, Betty's remarkable life was defined by service and optimism.

Betty's early life, spent in the midst of...

Dec 29, 2023

Joan Hershman passed away suddenly on Friday December 29th, 2023 at her home in Chandler Place Independent Living Rock Hill SC. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched. She was 81 years old.

Joan was born in Owatonna, Minnesota on August 23, 1942 to...

Dec 29, 2023

George Edward Flaccus, the third, died peacefully at the Hospice and Community Care Center in Rock Hill, SC on Dec. 29th, 2023, at the age of 64.

George is survived by his only child: Rose Moreau, a.k.a Sydney Flaccus, and sister: Louise Reese, a.k.a Weezie. He is preceded in death by both his mother, Helen Flaccus, and...

Dec 28, 2023

Betty Faye Sheets, 93, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, died peacefully on Thursday, December 28th, 2023 in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Born on June 20th, 1930 in Little River County, Arkansas to William and Pearl Coleman, Betty lived a life filled with love, service, and endurance.

While working in Washington, D.C. at Arlington Farms, Betty met...

Dec 27, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Myrna Marion Twedt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 26, 2023

Frances L. Beach, 91, of Charlotte, died December 26, 2023.  She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church and preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dewey W. Beach; a son, Jim Beach, a grandson, David W. Beach, and a daughter-in-law, Omega H. Beach.  Frances is survived by her son, Sandy Beach, a daughter-in-law, Lynn Beach; two grandchildren,...

Dec 25, 2023

Brian Vincent Woolford (46) of Fort Mill, SC formerly of Clifton, NJ, a dear son, the best brother one could have, a beloved uncle and a Liberty University ('99) graduate, transitioned into God's presence on December 25th, 2023 after a brief 2nd battle with cancer. Brian is survived by father Sylvester, mother Dolores, brother Ted (Apiradee), two nephews, an...

Dec 25, 2023

Harold Gerard Leighton, 90, of Tega Cay, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep early on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Wellmore of Tega Cay.

Harold is survived by his wife, Carolyn Jeannette of 70 years; brother:  William Leighton; children:  Gerolyn Whittemore (Ken), Sherry Lingafelt (Wayne), Harold R. Leighton (Susan) and Jay Leighton (Lori); nine beautiful...

Dec 24, 2023

Joseph E. Macomber, 86 of Fort Mill, SC passed away on December 24, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA to Milford and Eleanor on August 15, 1937. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the US Army and served in Germany. Upon discharge he attended commercial real estate school and became a developer in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He was...

Dec 24, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Christine Tyler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.