Obituaries

Jul 26, 2021

William Carl Witherspoon, Jr., “Bill”, 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 26, 2021, after a very short battle with cancer.  Bill was born December 29, 1946, in Memphis, TN, son of the late Carl and Sara Witherspoon.

Bill grew up in Grand Junction, TN.  Throughout his life, Grand Junction, his friends there,...

Jul 25, 2021

Robert Dunbar, 56 years old of Rock Hill, SC unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on July 25th, 2021.

Devoted father of Krystin (Adam) Hunjo, and Brian Dunbar; loving brother of Douglas (Lisa) Dunbar, David (Sharleen) Dunbar, and Jamie (Anna) Dunbar. Robert joins his parents, Elizabeth and Kenneth Dunbar, in heaven.

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Jul 25, 2021

Mrs. Sylvia Teague Galliher, 82, died on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center after a brief illness.

A graveside service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Unity Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Devinney officiating.

She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Teague and Mabel...

Jul 18, 2021

Dale Brian Wilson, 59, beloved husband and father, father-in-law and friend, passed away unexpectedly in Appling, GA on July 18, 2021.

Dale will be remembered as a committed believer in Christ, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and steadfast and caring throughout his career.

Dale was born on April 10, 1962,...

Jul 17, 2021

Inge F. Hildebrand

Born 1931 in Heilbronn, Germany. Died at home on July 17, 2021. Child of WWII, theater performer, printshop worker, circus performer, mess hall worker, wife, mother, BSA cubscout leader, GSA girl scout leader,  chorister asst, youth group chaperone, Sunday school teacher, VBS volunteer, sewing circle, altar guild, seamstress, quilter, bowling league leader,  inventory taker,...

Jul 17, 2021

Tina Lee Warner, age 60 of Rock Hill went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was born in Hartford CT to the late Gordon Randolph and Barbara Sailor.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Tony and her sister Tracy.

Tina was a U.S. Army...

Jul 16, 2021

Gary Leon Akers, Sr., of 530 Stacy Lane, Richburg, SC, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at his home.

Born, February 4, 1937, in Grayson County Virginia, Gary was the son of the late John H. Akers and Mabel P. Akers and the husband of the late Betty Akers.  He was a Korean War...

Jul 15, 2021

Michael T Daly of Rock Hill, SC passed away at home on Thursday, July 15, 2021 after an illness of several years.  He will be remembered for his love of family, compassion and empathy for others, great sense of humor, constant faith and optimism, and the courageous way he faced his complex medical challenges.  He showed us...

Jul 15, 2021

John E. Parker, 64 of Tega Cay, SC, died at 9:00 PM, Thursday, July 15, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family.

Born in Butler, PA, October 10, 1956, he was the son of Harry (Hap) and Janet (Jan) Davis Parker.

John was a graduate of Karns City High School class of 1975.

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Jul 14, 2021

Fort Mill – Mrs. Mary Ann Simmons Wright, 83, died July 14, 2021, at Atrium Health Pineville, NC.

The family will receive friends 11:30 – 12:30 pm Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Whitesell Funeral Home, Rock Hill, SC.  A graveside service will follow at 1:00 pm at Unity Cemetery with the Minister Kevin Williams officiating....

Jul 12, 2021

Palmetto Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling local arrangements.

Jul 11, 2021

Great Falls, SC – Mr. Nathan Taylor Blue, 66, died Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Services will be private.

A native of Rock Hill, SC, Mr. Blue was a son of the late Arnold Lee Blue and Lillian Harris Blue King.  He will be remembered as a man who loved to go...

Jul 9, 2021

Fort Mill, SC – Mrs. Nina Fisher, 78, died on Friday, July 9, 2021, at her home.

A memorial service will be 3:00 pm Friday, July 16, 2021, at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home.  Friends and family are invited to the residence following the service.

Mrs. Fisher will be remembered as a...

Jul 9, 2021

Robert T. Grimshaw, Jr., “Rob”, 73, of Tega Cay, SC, passed away at the Wayne Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC on Friday, July 9, 2021.

Rob was born on June 1, 1948 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Robert and Margaret (Hamilton) Grimshaw. He grew up in Cranford, NJ, but spent the majority of his...

Jul 8, 2021

Rock Hill – Jamie Allen Shirah, 41, died Thursday, July 8, 2021.

The family will receive friends 10:00 am Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Whitesell Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be 11:30 am Thursday at the Catawba Ward Church Cemetery.

Surviving are his mother, Reba Louise Canty Shirah; his sons,...

Jul 8, 2021

Rock Hill – Austin Brady Sharpe, 27, passed away July 8, 2021, at 1606 Barringer Road in Rock Hill, SC.

Austin was the son of the Richard David Catoe Jr. and April Sharpe Catoe.  Austin was a tattoo artist at Hollywood Ink and enjoyed remodeling houses.  Austin enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding four-wheelers and spending time...

Jul 7, 2021

A loving husband, father, grandfather to his family.   He will be missed by all.   A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 in the Palmetto Funeral Home Chapel Fort Mill at 3:00pm.

Jul 6, 2021

ROCK HILL, SC  - Mrs. Roberta Sanders Honeycutt, 89, passed away on July 6, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

Throughout her life, Roberta was known as a devoted wife, compassionate caregiver, beloved mother, loyal friend, and nurturing grandmother - her kind heart, memorable laugh and gentle...

Jul 5, 2021

Palmetto Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling all local arrangements.

Jul 5, 2021

Robert John Plaza, Jr., age 52, of Fort Mill, SC passed away July 5, 2021 from stage 4 stomach cancer.  Bob was born on September 20, 1968 in New Britain, CT.  On March 15, 2008, he married Carolyn (Chase) Plaza in Sudbury, MA.

In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his loving daughters, Claire and...