Obituaries

Sep 5, 2024

Michael Dennis Hopey, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, with his devoted loving wife of 53 years, Jane Walkauskas, by his side after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Mike was preceded in death by his father Michael Hopey and mother Anne Judith Korba Hopey.

Born in Pittsburgh on July...

Sep 4, 2024

Alexander Thomas Mason was born on January 21, 2005, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Alexander was the most kind, tenderhearted, funny, respectful, comical and brilliant young man ever to walk the earth. His love of God, family and justice was evident in everything he said and did. His infectious laugh and smile brightened every room. Alex would show kindness to...

Sep 2, 2024

Fort Mill, SC – Mrs. Rhonda Witherspoon Buckner, 69, went home to be with her Lord and Savior.

The family will receive friends 2:30 – 3:45 pm, Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Greater Life Baptist Church, 17025 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277.  A funeral service will follow at 4:00 pm with the Rev. Tim Blue officiating.  Burial...

Sep 1, 2024

Charles Nathan “Charlie” Blanton, aged 86, passed away on September 1, 2024, in Fort Mill, South Carolina.  Born on March 28, 1938, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Charlie lived a life marked by dedication to his community, his country, and his faith.

Charlie graduated from Kings Mountain High and soon after joined the Air Force, where he served...

Aug 30, 2024

Howard Laurence Bradford, aged 88, of York, SC, passed away on August 30, 2024. Howard was born on January 27, 1936, in Fallsington, PA.

Howard is survived by his devoted wife, Pamela "Trudy" Bradford; his sister, Caroline Kline and her husband, John; his son, Howard L. Bradford II and his wife, Theresa; his daughter, Debbie Tomlinson and...

Aug 29, 2024

Barbara (Sickels) Snyder, 88, of Columbia, SC passed away August 29, 2024.  Graduate of Palmerton High School, she lived in Lehighton, PA for many years.  She was preceded in death by husband Arlington Snyder, and is survived by sister Kathleen (Sickels) Hutchins of Frederick, MD, daughters Cheryl (Bruce) Klink of Weddington, NC, Lori (Edwin) Rehrig of Northampton, PA, and...

Aug 29, 2024

Loving husband of 55 years and proud father of 2 children of Fort Mill, SC, died with his family present on August 29, 2024.

Fred was born in Detroit, MI in 1942 to Louise Mary Kuechie and Fred Washington Seiter. He grew up in Detroit where he attended grade school through high school. Upon graduating high school,...

Aug 28, 2024

Vera Faye McSparin, aged 92, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2024, in Rock Hill, SC. Born on August 10, 1932, formerly of Granite City, IL, she lived a full and vibrant life before her peaceful passing.

Vera was the beloved wife of Robert McSparin, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. She...

Aug 26, 2024

Melida Nelson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in her home on August 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on February 8, 1943, in Medellin, Colombia, Melida immigrated to the United States with her mother and 4 younger brothers in 1965. She met George Nelson in 1966. They were married in 1967 and settled...

Aug 25, 2024

Olivia Duncan Stalcup, 85, of Rock Hill, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born January 25, 1939, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Duncan and Mary Emma Caveny Duncan.

Olivia met and married Max L. Stalcup in 1963, and the couple settled...

Aug 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa (Teri) Bonnie Litteer of Lancaster, SC, who left us on August 25, 2024, following a long illness, at the age of 76. Born on October 11, 1947, Teri was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and a dedicated healthcare professional who touched countless lives throughout her career.

Aug 25, 2024

Indian Land, SC – Mrs. Georgieann Szalay Batley, 83, died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Wellmore of Tega Cay.

A native of Bethlehem, PA Mrs. Batley was a daughter of the late George Szalay and Ann Yakim Sazalay.  She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She worked as a meeting planner with...

Aug 24, 2024

Mark Workman, 46, of York, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, with his family by his side.  Born Sunday, January 1, 1978, in Rockford, Illinois, he was the son of Brenda Johnson, but was lovingly adored and raised by his late grandparents, Beverly and Lester Weiss. Mark enjoyed running, gardening and spending time with his family - especially his...

Aug 24, 2024

Clarence Joseph (Joe) Bonds of Fort Mill, SC died peacefully on August 24, 2024, at his home. He was 86 years old.

Joe was born in St. Stephens, SC. He grew up there, in Conway, SC and Florence, SC. Joe was the son of Clarence Jewel Bonds and Marie Ashmore Bonds. After graduating from McClenaghan High School...

Aug 23, 2024

Born on August 19, 1936 in Covington, Virginia, Janet Yocum was the daughter of the late Charles Fletcher and Maude Smith Jackson.

When Janet was five, she moved with her family to the Portsmouth-Norfolk area where her father worked at the shipyard building aircraft carriers. After her mother died young at the age of 38, the family...

Aug 23, 2024

Rock Hill, SC - Darrell Ernest Sexton, 80, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024.

The Memorial Service will be at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Fort Mill Church of God, 221 Academy Street, Fort Mill, SC, 29715, in the chapel. John Wilson will officiate.

A native...

Aug 23, 2024

Thomas Francis Neagle IV (Tom) was born on Sunday, January 23, 1949, to Paul Eugene Neagle and Mary Claire (Hirons) Neagle in St. Louis, MO.  He was the oldest of seven siblings and grew up in the San Francisco Bay area.  At 17 years old, Tom left the Bay area to attend Yale College where he majored in math...

Aug 23, 2024

Dennis Michael Grayson, 79, of Fort Mill, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. Born Saturday, September 9, 1944, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Howard Grayson and Ortense Crivaro Grayson Long. Dennis graduated from the University of Dayton, OH, where he met his wife of 55 years. Dennis was full of imagination and life. He...

Aug 22, 2024

Michael David Smith, 71, of Fort Mill, SC, and a former resident of Cookeville, TN, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, with his loving wife by his side after a hard struggle with esophageal cancer. Born September 3, 1952, in Corpus Christi, TX, he was the son of the late Carl Wallace and Janice Naydean Abernathy Smith. Mike was...

Aug 21, 2024

Michael Harry Parker,41, born on September 2, 1982 passed away on August 21, 2024. He was surrounded and loved by family and friends. Anybody that Michael ever met was not a stranger to him. There will be no services at this time. Please enjoy the photos of Michael's life.