Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land and surrounding areas

Mozelle Brakefield Cauthen

Mozelle Brakefield Cauthen

Jun 3, 2023

Mozelle Brakefield Cauthen,

Mrs. Cauthen was born in Sharon, SC on November 9, 1931. Daughter of the late Emmitt and Maude Brakefield. She was a homemaker and member of Oakwood Acres Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, William Earle Cauthen, Sr....

Gail Beattie Driscoll

Gail Beattie Driscoll

Jun 2, 2023

Gail Beattie Driscoll, 89, of York County, S.C. passed away peacefully after a long illness with Alzheimer’s on June 2, 2023, at Matthews Health and Rehabilitation in Matthews, N.C. She was a graduate of Clover High School, in Clover, S.C., and Katherine Gibbs School of Secretarial and Social Etiquette in New York. Over her long career she excelled in...

Craig Steven Jordan

Craig Steven Jordan

Jun 1, 2023

Craig Steven Jordan unexpectedly passed away at the age of 68 years on June 1st, 2023.

Craig is survived by his wife, Christine Denise; his children Cody (Elizabeth) Jordan, Zachary (Allison) Jordan, and Trace (Melanie) Jordan. He had 4 grandchildren; Hudson, Owen, Savanah, and Camden. He also is survived by his brother-in-law; David (Karlin)...

Evelyn Hovis Haire

Evelyn Hovis Haire

Jun 1, 2023

Evelyn Hovis Haire of Indian Land, SC, passed away June 1, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born December 16, 1932 in Charlotte, NC to Olin Robinson Hovis and Eva May Rymer Hovis. She was predeceased by her siblings Olin Hovis, Ruby Hovis Flowe, and John Hovis, as well as her second husband, George Haire. Evelyn grew...

Wilda Victoria (Wright)  Miller

Wilda Victoria (Wright) Miller

May 31, 2023

Wilda Victoria (Wright) Miller formerly of Tega Cay, S.C passed away in her home Wednesday May 31, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born in Becher, Ontario, Canada. She was the daughter of the late Robert (Bert) and Harriet (Hiller) Wright. She was the beloved wife of the late Roy B. Miller. Mother of Janice, Mrs. James...

Dorothea (Dottie) Virginia (Joyce)  Wilbur

Dorothea (Dottie) Virginia (Joyce) Wilbur

May 30, 2023

Dorothea (Dottie) Virginia Joyce Wilbur of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023 at the Pavilion at Brightmore.  At 100, she was a beautiful, strong, generous, kind and independent woman who was dedicated to her Catholic faith, valued family above all else, loved to sing Broadway tunes, gardened, read mysteries and worked complex puzzles.  She was a...

Logan Riley Staib

Logan Riley Staib

May 30, 2023

Senior Airman Logan Riley Staib died May 30, 2023 while stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Logan was born to David Staib and Christina Maciejewski on June 17, 1999 in Wilmington, DE.  Logan spent his childhood in South Carolina, graduating from Fort Mill High School in 2017.

Logan had 23 beautiful years on this earth...

Marlene Brodrick

Marlene Brodrick

May 30, 2023

Take a second to realize how blessed you are.

Marlene "Mickey" Louise Bloom Brodrick, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother lived a full and happy life until she passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and sweet puppy, Brandy on May 30, 2023.

Born in Ware, Massachusetts,...

Willie Vern Plyler

Willie Vern Plyler

May 30, 2023

Rock Hill - Willie Vern Plyler passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, after suffering a heart attack while in the White Oak Manor, York, SC.

Willie was born in Junction City, Kansas on December 6, 1957.  He was employed as a master electrician and enjoyed fishing and watching University of SC (Gamecocks) football....

Mary Frances (Patterson)  Huggins

Mary Frances (Patterson) Huggins

May 28, 2023

Fort Mill, SC – Mrs. Mary Frances Patterson Huggins, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center.

The family will receive friends at 4:00 pm Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Whitesell Funeral Home.  A memorial service will follow at 5:00 pm with the Rev. Barry Yates officiating.  The...

Michael Wayne Yarbrough

Michael Wayne Yarbrough

May 26, 2023

Rock Hill, SC - Mike (Stumpy) Yarbrough passed away Friday evening, May 26, 2023, in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Mike was born in Chester, SC, raised and grew up in Great Falls, SC, and later moved to Rock Hill, SC. He was proceeded in death by his parents, George and Betty Yarbrough, his sister, Margaret...

Michael Deese

Michael Deese

May 26, 2023

Chester, SC – Mr. Michael Deese, 64, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Pruitt Health Estill.

Born in Lancaster, SC, Mr. Deese was a son of the late James Maxwell “Pete” Deese and Gertie Bigham Deese.  He enjoyed woodworking, spending time with family, and going fishing.  He loved watching Carolina Gamecock Football. He was a race fan,...

Sue C. Johnson

Sue C. Johnson

May 25, 2023

Sue C. Johnson passed away May 25, 2023.

Sue was born in Rock Hill, the daughter of the late Laura F Cain, but had moved to York, SC with family.

Sue was married to the late John L Johnson Sr and had 3 sons, John Jr, Michael Todd and Eric....

William Richard  ( Ricky ) Ballard

William Richard ( Ricky ) Ballard

May 25, 2023

William Richard (Ricky) Ballard - March 23,1953 - May 25, 2023

Mr. William R. Ballard, 70, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. Ricky was born in York County on March 23, 1953.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Crawford Ballard and Lois Brazzell Ballard, also his brothers...

Jimmy Joe Farthing

Jimmy Joe Farthing

May 25, 2023

Jim Farthing of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born in Montezuma, North Carolina to Conard and Jean Farthing.  He was the youngest of eight children.  He married Mary Ruth Roberts, and lived in Rock Hill until 2020.

Jim was a loving and devoted husband,...

Jon Terrell Miller

Jon Terrell Miller

May 20, 2023

Jon Terrell Miller passed away in his Tega Cay, South Carolina home on May 20th, 2023 at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Despite a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, Jon maintained his dignity, dry wit, loyalty, and curiosity until the end.

Jon was born to Aylmer and Arthur Miller on May...

James R Austin

James R Austin

May 17, 2023

James “Jim” R. Austin, Minister of Music, passed away on May 17, 2023 at home in Rock Hill, SC.  Born in Anderson, South Carolina on June 13, 1942, Jim was the youngest son of the late Margaret L. McCoy Austin Mann (Ramie Mann) and the late William C. Austin, Sr. He was predeceased by his daughter Melody Austin Ewing...

Joan M Savoca

Joan M Savoca

May 17, 2023

Joan M Savoca, cancer survivor, passed away on May 17, 2023. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 4, 1940, Joan was the Daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Hornyak.

Joan (also known as Mama, Gramma and GiGi) is survived by husband of 61 years, Ullando, her daughters, Jenifer Savoca and Diana Britt (husband Tom).  She...

Marvin "Mark" Cooke

Marvin "Mark" Cooke

May 15, 2023

Marvin Mark Cooke was born November 18th, 1953 to Marvin Dean Cooke and Francis Brown Cooke (Ramsbotham). He spent his youth in Inman South Carolina and proudly served 4 years in the United States Air Force.

He discovered a passion for softball, playing for The Peddlers, a fast pitch men's team, coaching for USC...

Rosemarie Friedman

Rosemarie Friedman

May 14, 2023

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