Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Robie Boyce Garris

Robie Boyce Garris

Apr 24, 2023

Robie Boyce Garris (86) of Indian Land, SC returned to the arms of God on Monday, April 24th.

Robie was born in Lancaster, SC the only child of the late Robie Bell Garris and Laura Williams Garris.

He was born in Lancaster, SC and raised in Grace United Methodist Church, where he was a longtime...

James "Jamey" Richardson

James "Jamey" Richardson

Apr 22, 2023

James "Jamey" Richardson, 54 of Fort Mill, SC peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 22, 2023 at Atrium Health Pineville, NC

He was preceded in death by his mother Nancy Richardson. He is survived by his loving wife Terry Richardson, son Chase Crosby (Leah). Father Wayne Richardson Sr. Brother Wayne Richardson Jr...

Caroline "Butchie" Carter

Caroline "Butchie" Carter

Apr 22, 2023

Caroline “Butchie” Carter, 76 of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Kernersville, NC, passed peacefully Saturday, April 22, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving sons and family. She was born May 1, 1946, in Winston Salem, NC to the late Clyde and Louise “Easie” Carter.

In addition to her beloved parents, she was preceded in death by...

Janice M Breedlove

Janice M Breedlove

Apr 21, 2023

Janice M Breedlove, from Pulaski, Va. and living in Fort Mill, S.C. for the last several years, passed away very peacefully, on April 21, 2023.

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Bacik and son-in-law, Jim Bacik, from Fort Mill S.C., her brother, Richard Morefield and wife Sarah Jane from Harrison, Ohio. Janice is also survived by...

Lois Thomas Ryder

Lois Thomas Ryder

Apr 21, 2023

Lois passed from this life into the arms of her Savior on April 21, 2023, at her home in Fort Mill, surrounded by her family at the age of ninety.

Lois graduated from Penn Commercial Business School in 1951. Her favorite job was working for the United States Navy in DC, from 1958-1961, including the Special Projects...

Mary Schweitzer

Mary Schweitzer

Apr 20, 2023

Mary Schweitzer, 86, died on April 20, 2023, in Rock Hill, SC, her home for the last 45 years. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.

Mary was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 15, 1936 to Leonard Joseph Schweitzer and Dorothy Drexler Schweitzer. She graduated from Julienne High School in 1954, and...

Viola Brown Blackburn

Viola Brown Blackburn

Apr 20, 2023

McCormick, SC – Pastor Viola Brown Blackburn, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at McCormick Post Acute in McCormick, SC.

A funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, April 28, 2023, at Whitesell Funeral Home with the Bishop Robert M. Pickett, Sr. officiating.  Burial will follow at Laurelwood...

Barbara Ann Currence

Barbara Ann Currence

Apr 19, 2023

Arrangements are being handled by Palmetto Funeral Home for the family of Barbara Currence

James Frank Dill, Jr

James Frank Dill, Jr

Apr 16, 2023

Rock Hill, SC - Mr. James Frank Dill, Jr., died Sunday April 16, 2023, at Magnolia Manor - Rock Hill.

A graveside service will be 2 pm Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill.

A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Dill was a son of the late James Frank...

Danny Kaye Robertson, Sr

Danny Kaye Robertson, Sr

Apr 14, 2023

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Danny Kaye Robertson, Sr., 74, died Friday, April 14, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center.

A memorial service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Whitesell Funeral Home with the Rev. James Chappell officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service.

A native of Fort Mill, SC Mr....

Ezell Alexander Long  Jr

Ezell Alexander Long Jr

Apr 13, 2023

Ezell A. Long, Jr.(“E”) was born to the late Ezell A. Long, Sr and the late Hester White Long Collins on July 8th, 1943. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, the late Peggy Archie Long.

He attended public schools in Rock Hill, SC,...

Billy Ray Neeley

Billy Ray Neeley

Apr 13, 2023

Fort Mill, SC - Mr. Billy Ray Neeley, 88, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home.

The family will receive friends at Noon, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Glenrock Baptist Church and a funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Gene Flack officiating.  Burial will be...

Matthew Levi Gorman

Matthew Levi Gorman

Apr 7, 2023

Matthew Levi Gorman, born 2002 in Chattanooga, TN, went home to be with our Savior in Heaven on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was an honorable man, precious son, protective brother, loving husband, and devoted friend. Levi was a Master at Arms Third Class Petty Officer in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather, A....

Arthur Robert Ehrenberg

Arthur Robert Ehrenberg

Apr 7, 2023

Rock Hill, South Carolina - Arthur (Art) Robert Ehrenberg, 63, joined his Lord in Heaven on April 7, 2023, at 4:07 am.

Art was born in Charlotte, NC on November 18, 1959, to Mary and Paul Sr. Ehrenberg. He spent most of his childhood years at his mother’s home, living behind Freedom Park. He graduated from Myers...

John Lyle Johnson Jr.

John Lyle Johnson Jr.

Apr 6, 2023

John L Johnson Jr passed away April 6, 2023.

A Rock Hill native, John was the son of John and Sue Johnson. John was a proud truck driver for 20+ years.

John is survived by his mother Sue C. Johnson, brother Michael Todd Johnson, sister in law Jennifer B. Johnson...

Margaret Kathleen (Monroe)  Gebhardt

Margaret Kathleen (Monroe) Gebhardt

Apr 6, 2023

Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Margaret “Cassie” Kathleen Monroe Gebhardt, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her home.

A Celebration of Life service will be 3:00 pm, Friday, April 14, 2023, at Lakewood Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Devinney officiating.

A native of Rock Hill, SC...

Brenda Henrietta Learmont

Brenda Henrietta Learmont

Apr 5, 2023

Brenda Henrietta Learmont, 80, of Trinidad and Tobago, passed away on April 5, 2023, at home in Lancaster, SC.

Brenda was born on November 23, 1942, in Santa Cruz, Trinidad, to Ercell and Julia Learmont.

Brenda was a mother not just to her children but to the many others who had the privilege to know...

Duane David Emery

Duane David Emery

Apr 5, 2023

Duane David Emery,62, died April 5, 2023 of a cardiovascular event. He was born in Rapid City, SD to his loving parents, Clarence & Betty Jean Emery. He served more than 6 years, with honors, in the U.S. Navy, 1st Class Petty Officer, on board the USS Henry Clay. With over 15 years as an electrical contractor in South...

Jimmy Franklin Tinker

Jimmy Franklin Tinker

Apr 4, 2023

Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Jimmy Franklin Tinker, 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loved ones.

A memorial service will be Noon, Friday, April 7, 2023, at Grace Chapel Baptist Church, 475 Shiloh Road S., York, SC 29745 with the Rev. Thomas Broom officiating.

He was...

Joann Douglas (Ray)  Sato

Joann Douglas (Ray) Sato

Apr 2, 2023

Joann was born to Frank and Lucille Douglas on March 3, 1934 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was their only child for eleven years when her brother, Jay, was born. Since Frank worked in the oil fields, they moved to West Texas when Joann was a toddler. It was often just Lucille and Joann together, because Frank was gone...

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