Obituaries

Aug 15, 2009

James Farrell Mims, of Honeysuckle Woods, River Hills Plantation, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Hickory, NC to Everette and Pauline Mims. He graduated from Hickory High School and was an electronics instructor in the U.S. Air Force, he retired from AT&T in 1990. He was preceded in death by his Joan. Surviving...

Aug 4, 2009

Jul 25, 2009

Junior Ray James, 63, of 2612 Oakhurst Drive, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009 at his residence. A native of Rock Hill, Mr. James was born December 25, 1945 a son of Shirley Jordan James of Rock Hill and the late Coleman B. James. He is survived by his wife and three children. A memorial service to celebrate the life...

Jul 24, 2009

John William Hetherington, Sr., 74, of 540 Harmony Glen Circle, passed away Friday, June 24, 2009 at his residence. A native of Zilwaukee, Michigan, Mr. Hetherington was born October 10, 1934 a son of the late Oral Hetherington and Arla Carlton Adams. He was retired from University of North Charlotte-Charlotte maintenance department and member of Shield of Faith in Rock...

Jul 23, 2009

Lanette Elizabeth Clinton Nason, 72, of 443 Trials End Street, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Rock Hill, Mrs. Nason was born August 7, 1936 a daughter of the late William Bryan Clinton and the late Alma Jane Mackey Clinton Ratteree. She was a retired school teacher and member of Mt....

Jul 14, 2009

Joseph Coland Stokes, Jr., 47, of 3057 Bachman Road, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Richland Memorial Hospital. A native of Columbia, Mr. Stokes was born August 13, 1961 a son of Stella Canty Stokes of Rock Hill and the late Joseph Coland Stokes, Sr. He was a self-employed painter and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ...

Jul 12, 2009

James Dooley Faile, 81, of 420 Adnah Church Road, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the Patrick Hospice House-Hospice and Community Care. A native of Kershaw County, Mr. Faile was born April 30, 1928 a son of the late William J. and Myrtle Taylor Faile. He was a teacher for Rock Hill School System and taught building and construction...

Jul 12, 2009

Rock Hill - Edmond William Goings, 92, died July 12, 2009. He was born June 17, 1917, to William and Phoebe Goings in Carbondale, Illinois. Edmond was the youngest of three children; brother, Walter; and sister, Edith. Early on in Edmond's life the family moved to Willis, Michigan where he grew up and attended Lincoln High School. He earned...

Jul 12, 2009

ROCK HILL - Billie Jo "BJ" Hansen Born Aug. 6, 1972 taken from us July 12, 2009 in a tragic motorcycle accident to be with our angels. A single Mom with a zest for life with 3 beautiful children, Katrina (15), Aleasha (13) and Isaac (9). Born to Joyce Hancock and William Medlin, later adopted by Dutch VanZant. Baby...

Jul 10, 2009

Jess Calvin Fox, 67, of 2450 Oakwood Circle, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at his residence. A native of Weaverville, Buncombe County, NC, Mr. Fox was born July 29, 1941 a son of the late Wayne Calvin Fox, Sr. and the late Mary Alice Sheppard Fox. H e helped his brother open up Lowe's Stores all over the United...

Jul 9, 2009

Martha Lucy Lewis Abbott, 75, of 228 Pointe Circle, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 at her residence. A native of Fairfield County, Mrs. Abbott was born September 14, 1933 a daughter of the late Roy Alexander and Jessie Caldwell Lewis. She was a retired nurse having graduated from Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, a member of Greenbriar United Methodist...

Jul 9, 2009

Edward Luke Breaux, Jr., 98, of 4655 Percival Road, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 at White Oak Manor in Rock Hill. A native of Morgan City, LA, Mr. Breaux was born April 25, 1912 a son of the late Edward Luke Breaux, Sr. and the late Theresa Babin Breaux. He was owner and operator of Ed Breaux Poultry Farm...

Jul 4, 2009

Neilly Abigail Mozingo, daughter of Joe and Lauren Crews Mozingo, was born June 20, 2009. She went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2009 at Carolinas Medical Center. Though her time was short she fought all the days of her life and was a strong little girl. She is survived and loved by her grandparents, Linda "Nana"...

Jul 2, 2009

Chester - Mrs. Sherrie Carolyn Austin, 44, of 714 Webber Ave., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House. Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Monday at West Side Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Woods officiating. Surviving are her husband, Brian Austin; her mother, Sybal Thompson Smith and her...

Jul 2, 2009

Wanda Dewitt Collins, 62, of 212 Shurley Street, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Carolina Specialty Hospital in Charlotte. A native of York County, Mrs. Collins was born November 13, 1946 a daughter of the late Ezra and Jenette Evans Dewitt. She was a retired nurse and member of Oakdale Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was...

Jun 29, 2009

CLOVER- Mrs. Patricia Diane Hughes Goble, 55, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at her home. She loved her family, friends and helping others. Diane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Scott. Survivors include her son, Michael and her daughter, Kelly. The family appreciates the love, support, and prayers from everyone. The family will receive friends at Calvary...

Jun 20, 2009

Betty C. Barker, 78, of 4021 Overlook Road, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Patrick Hospice House - Hospice and Community Care. A native of Rock Hill, Mrs. Barker was born May 16, 1931 a daughter of the late Ellie Franklin and Fannie Carroll. She worked for Celanese for 24 ½ years...

Jun 18, 2009

Mrs. Ruby Louise Sexton Mayberry, 65, of 60 Southbrook Dr., died June 18, 2009, at Piedmont Medical Center. Memorial services will be 3:00 pm Saturday, at Mt Carmel Freewill Baptist Church, with John W. Cody officiating. Condolences may be sent to www.whitesellfuneralhome.net.

Jun 18, 2009

Mount Holly, N.C.- Jessica Lynn Massengill, 28, of 121 Alwran Rd., died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospital of Charlotte. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday at Whitesell Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff Cornett officiating. Burial will be in the Philadelphia United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born in Wilson, N.C., Jessica touched the hearts of everyone she met...

Jun 16, 2009

Rock Hill - Richard John Long, 61, of 4542 Turkey Lane, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House. The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church with a memorial service to follow at 4 pm. Pastor Tom Tucker will be officiating. Mr. Long was a son of the late James...