Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Myra Eaves Bumgardner

Myra Eaves Bumgardner

May 8, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Myra Eaves Bumgardner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Susan Farr Armstrong

Susan Farr Armstrong

May 6, 2021

On May 6, 2021 Susan Farr Armstrong passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Wylie SC with her two children by her side.

Susan was born on September 20th 1940 in New York City and grew up in Bellport, Long Island. She attended St Margarets school in Waterbury, Connecticut and then went onto Mills College in...

Stephen Early Matlock

Stephen Early Matlock

May 6, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Stephen Early Matlock. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John Edward Cayea

John Edward Cayea

May 4, 2021

John Edward Cayea, age 71 of Fort Mill SC, formerly from North Babylon NY, passed away suddenly on May 4, 2021. John moved South with his wife, Denise, daughter Nicole and son Douglas, upon retiring in 2006 from Consolidated Edison in Flushing NY where he worked for 38 years as an electrical inspector. John was born to John and...

Josephine Shehan Mccurry

Josephine Shehan Mccurry

May 3, 2021

Fort Mill – Mrs. Josephine McCurry, 82, died Monday, May 3, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center.

The family will receive friends 11:00 am Friday at Whitesell Funeral Home and a funeral service will follow at Noon with the Rev. Ron Fite Officiating.  Burial will be in Unity Cemetery.

A native of...

Joan Elizabeth Burton

Joan Elizabeth Burton

May 2, 2021

Joan Elizabeth Burton, 78, of Tega Cay, passed away on May 2, 2021 at home.  She was born in Washington, DC, and had lived in Tega Cay for the past 15 years having moved from Northern Virginia after retirement.  She graduated from Wake Field High School in 1961 and married soon after.  She worked 34 years for the Defense...

Leroy Devillo Worcester

Leroy Devillo Worcester

May 2, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Leroy Devillo Worcester. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Richard Condron Lafean

Richard Condron Lafean

May 2, 2021

Richard Condron Lafean March 11, 1931 – May 2, 2021 (Age 90) Richard Lafean passed away peacefully on May 2nd in Tega Cay, SC having lived a full and artistic life. He loved to talk about art and taught students of all ages. He is survived by his two daughters, Elena (Bill) & Lauren (Andy); nine grandchildren, Matthew, Rhema,...

John David Fox

John David Fox

May 2, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for John David Fox. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Terpsythea Chalkas Gwynne

Terpsythea Chalkas Gwynne

May 1, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Terpsythea Chalkas Gwynne. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Priscilla Wallace

Priscilla Wallace

May 1, 2021

Fort Mill – Mrs. Priscilla Ann Wright Wallace, 72, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at her home.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Whitesell Funeral Home.

A native of York County, SC, Mrs. Wallace was a daughter of the late Baxter Junior Wright,...

Shelia Blackwell Goff

Shelia Blackwell Goff

May 1, 2021

Rock Hill – Shelia Blackwell Goff, 52, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice Home.

The family will receive friends 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Whitesell Funeral Home and a funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in the Chapel.  Burial will be in Grandview Memorial...

Shelia Louise (Taylor)  Birchfield

Shelia Louise (Taylor) Birchfield

Apr 30, 2021

Rock Hill – Mrs. Shelia Louise Taylor Birchfield, 75, died Friday, April 30, 2021, at Pruitt Health.

A native of Oakridge, TN, Mrs. Birchfield was a daughter of the late Fred Sanders Taylor and Lowdena Lee Smith Taylor.  She loved working on her crossword puzzles and bird watching.  She never met a stranger and had...

Harold Orrin Weston

Harold Orrin Weston

Apr 29, 2021

Harold Weston, age 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 29, 2021.

Harold grew up in Alexandria, VA, as one of nine children of William and Eunice Weston.  He served in the Navy and met his future wife, Sharon Roberts, while stationed in Pensacola.  She had her doubts about him, but he was charming, good...

Brenda (Robinson)  Baker

Brenda (Robinson) Baker

Apr 27, 2021

Brenda Robinson Baker took up residence to her new home in Heaven on April 27, 2021. She was born November 19, 1945 in Huntington West Virginia to the late James Creed Robinson and Pauline Robinson of South Charleston SC. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her grandson Jason Ratcliff, a grandaughter Heaven Gordon Brenda...

Charlotte Mink

Charlotte Mink

Apr 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Charlotte Mink. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Gladys Jane (Sommers)  Jurina

Gladys Jane (Sommers) Jurina

Apr 27, 2021

Lake Wylie – Mrs. Gladys Jane Sommers Jurina, 95, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at her home.

A native of Salem, Ohio, Mrs. Jurina was a daughter of the late John Lockwood Sommers, Sr. and Pearl McConner Sommers.  She worked for Royal China Company/Jeanette Corporation for 42 years.  She loved the Lord and was a...

Danny Mounts

Danny Mounts

Apr 26, 2021

Marvin “Danny” Mounts, 73, of Lancaster, SC formerly of West Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.

Danny retired from Bell Atlantic after 30 years as an Engineer.  After moving to Charlotte in 1999 he worked for Telics and retired in 2018 a second time. Danny loved to travel.  His favorite places included beaches and...

Jose De Los Santos

Jose De Los Santos

Apr 24, 2021

Jose De Santos, “Pepe”, 58 of Rock Springs, GA formerly of Rock Hill, SC, peacefully went to be with the Lord and Savior Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was born March 19, 1963 in New York, New York. Father Secundino Garcia Mother Felicia Garcia.

Jose was preceded in death by his sister, Hilda Garcia.

His...

Jason Edward Pontus

Jason Edward Pontus

Apr 24, 2021

York – Mr. Jason Edward Pontus, 40, died Saturday, April 24, 2021.

A memorial service will be 1:00 pm Friday, April 30, 2021 at Whitesell Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Fite officiating.

A native of Rock Hill SC, Mr. Pontus was a son of Stanley Edward Pontus and Vickie Ratterree...