Obituaries

Janie Ruth Bishop

Jan 15, 2022

Janie Ruth “Dolly/DaDa” Bishop went to be with the Lord on January 15th, 2022 at 94 years old. Dolly was laying in her bed beside her Great Niece Katie Williams, surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing, listening to Gospel music.  She was a devoted follower of Christ and would humbly brag about reading the...

Lynda Hamilton Robbins

Jan 15, 2022

On Saturday January 15, 2022, our angel on earth, Lynda Hamilton Robbins gained her heavenly wings. She was born May 21, 1943, to the proud parents of the late Roy F. Hamilton and Lillian Mitchell Hamilton. Lynda was a graduate of Rock Hill High School, Class of 1962.

She is survived by her siblings Roy J. Hamilton...

Bruce Allen Burden

Jan 14, 2022

Rock Hill, SC - Bruce Allen Burden, age 59, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022.

Born in Lima, Ohio, he is the son of Mary Ann Saine Burden and the late Jack D. Burden.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Thomas D. Burden of Lima,...

Debra Kay Kuhn

Jan 11, 2022

Debra Kay Kuhn is survived by her husband Rancie, daughters Erin and Christina, grandson Christopher Lee and Brother Kurt.

Gene Daniel Tillman, Sr

Jan 11, 2022

Mr. Gene Daniel Tillman, Sr passed away on January 11, 2022.  No services are planned at this time.

Palmetto Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting the family of Mr. Gene Tillman, Sr.

Floyd Roger Hamrick

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. Floyd Roger Hamrick, 78, of 130 Manteo Drive passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence.  A native of Cleveland County N.C., Floyd was a son of the late Bufford E Hamrick and the late Zennie Bowen Hamrick. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Daves Hamrick.  Floyd was retired from Hargett Telephone.  Surviving are...

Wesley Roland Strong

Jan 9, 2022

Lancaster, SC - Wesley Roland Strong, age 88, passed away at his daughter’s home on Sunday, January 9, 2022.  Born in Kanona, Kansas, he is the son of the late Russell G. and Gladys Wesling Strong.

Mr. Strong is survived by his daughter, Tami Baker; two sons, Rocky Roland and Scott Roland (Rannada); 5 grandchildren...

Wendy Fesperman Harvell

Jan 9, 2022

Catawba, SC – Wendy Fesperman Harvell, age 49, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2022 at Piedmont Medical Center.

Wendy was a homemaker who was always there to assist others with their health needs.  She enjoyed the beach and camping with bonfires.  Wendy also enjoyed cooking and being outdoors.

A native...

Tecla "Tina" Nicklas

Jan 7, 2022

Tecla (Masillo) Nicklas was born July 29, 1949, to parents Anthony Masillo and Tecla Granato. She was the youngest sibling of sisters Blanche and Maria and her brother Vito. They grew up on Long Island, in Franklin Square before moving to Babylon.

Known as Tina to friends beginning in her teenage years, she married Ray Nicklas on...

Ryan Gary Breeger

Jan 7, 2022

Ryan G Breeger, age 33, of Rock Hill, was called home by our Lord on January 7th, 2022 and has joined his Grandad, other family and friends in eternal happiness.  Though he left this world far too soon, he left this world a better place by touching the hearts of family and so many friends.  Ryan truly believed he...

Cynthia Ann (Strait) Self

Jan 7, 2022

Mrs. Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Strait Self age 64, passed away peacefully Friday January 7, 2022. Born in Rock Hill, Cindy was the oldest of 5 siblings, she was born to John T. "Sonny" Strait and Jewel Stevenson Strait. She is survived by her husband Harvey "Randy" Self of 45 years of marriage; her children Randy (Jesika) Self and Deana...

Garrett Christopher Blount

Jan 6, 2022

Garrett Christopher Blount passed away on January 6, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Nearly 63 years earlier he was born at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to Lt. General John Bruce Blount, a career U.S. Army officer as well as Korea and Vietnam combat veteran, and his wife Joan, a consummate Army wife and homemaker. The youngest of four...

James Pinochet

Jan 6, 2022

Mr. James Pinochet, 91, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.

Services will be private.

Mr. Pinochet was a son of the late Ramiro Pinochet-Acetuno and Raquel Carte-Pinochet.  He was a lifelong employee of The Celanese Corporation.  He received two degrees in his life, his original degree...

John Christian Demmy

Jan 5, 2022

John Christian Demmy passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in Charlotte, NC. Born February 6th, 1948 to John and Pauline Demmy in Butler, PA. John grew up in Lyndora, PA with a close-knit family community where his father was owner and operator of Demmy’s Evergreen Pharmacy. He devoted years as an altar server at St. John the Baptist Byzantine...

Paul Joseph Kurzinsky, Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

Rock Hill, SC - Paul J Kurzinsky, Jr., age 95, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at home.

A memorial service will he held this summer in Canton, Ohio.

Paul was born in Canton, Ohio on October 13, 1926, and was a son of the late Paul and Susan (Fisher)...

James "Big Jim" Fuelling

Jan 4, 2022

Big Jim Fuelling, 64 , born in Bethpage, N.Y. passed away January 4, 2022. Survived by wife Angela Fuelling, son Steven Fuelling, mother Helen Fuelling,  brother David Fuelling, sister Marylou (Robert) Fuelling Preceded in death by father Arthur Fuelling and sister Barbara (Jack) Bento Big Jim was a big guy with a big heart.  He was always there to...

Seth Walter Grainger

Jan 4, 2022

Seth Walter Grainger

Fort Mill, SC

Seth Walter Grainger, 53, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 in Atrium Health Care Pineville after an illness, Mr. Grainger was born in Florence, a son of Grover Cleveland Jr. and Sharon Walters Grainger, Mr. Grainger was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was medically retired....

Justin Matthew Duffey

Jan 4, 2022

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

Our beloved son, Justin Matthew Duffey, 24, was welcomed home by the loving arms of Jesus on January 4, 2022.  Justin was born on April 25, 1997 in Charlotte, NC.  He graduated from Fort Mill High School in...

Harvey Herman Reed

Jan 4, 2022

Rock Hill – Mr. Harvey Herman Reed, 78, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Atrium Health Pineville.

A memorial service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Oakdale Baptist Church.   Visitation will follow immediately after the service.

A native of Little Rock, Arkansas Mr. Reed was a son of...

Terry Lynn Monroe

Jan 2, 2022

Terry Lynn Monroe, age 65, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Atrium Health Pineville, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Born June 18, 1956, to Arden Gail and Sandra Artemus (McCall) Monroe in Harrisburg Army Base, Pennsylvania. She was a resident of Florida most of her life and relocated to North Carolina for the last...