Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

Alba DeMaria Carbone 86, of Rock Hill SC passed away on February 7, 2021.

She is survived by two daughters Patrice Espina (Peter) of York, SC and Valerie Shillinglaw (Steve) of Rock Hill, SC. One Brother Guido DeMaria of Amsterdam, NY. Two sisters Gedia DeMaria of Scotia, NY and Elizabeth Posluszny of Schenectady, NY. Two Grandchildren, Matthew...

Feb 6, 2021

Mr. Albert “Buddy” Foster Nunn, 81 died Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his home.

A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Nunn was the son of the late Albert Foster Nunn and Victoria Baumil Nunn.

Surviving are his daughter, Monica Michele Nunn; three grandchildren, Madison Towe, Elizabeth Nicole Nunn (Monte Hopkins) and Seth Albert Nunn; two...

Feb 6, 2021

.Charles Henry Lehman, 86, of Fort Mill, S.C., entered the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, February 6, 2021 after a six-year battle with Wegener’s granulomatosis and a decisive loss to covid-19.

Chuck, as he preferred to be called, was born July 10, 1934 in Hagerstown, Md., to Isaac N. and Anna L....

Feb 5, 2021

"Where a beautiful soul has been, beautiful memories remain"

Thomas A. Byrnes began his tremendous life on April 1, 1938, in Nutley, New Jersey.  Tom was the proud husband of his wife, Mary Carolyn ("Mimi") Holveck Byrnes, and he cherished his three children, Jennifer Byrnes, Thomas Byrnes (Lisha) and John Byrnes, his three granddaughters, Katie Cutrone, Megan...

Feb 4, 2021

Mark Kettlewell, 61, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, South Carolina, after a courageous 7-month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Mark was the beloved husband of Jeanette Lynn Wilkes Kettlewell and proud father of Ellen Claire Kettlewell.

Mark and his younger twin...

Feb 4, 2021

Marilyn (Edwards) Roos, 92, of Tega Cay, SC passed away peacefully on February 4,2O21.

She was born in Albany, NY where she lived most of her life before moving south to be near her family. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Anna Cline and William Edwards and was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Roos Sr, and...

Feb 3, 2021

D’Wayne Edward Lawrence, Sr., 53, of Rock Hill, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 following a courageous battle with colon cancer.

D’Wayne was born on April 21, 1967 to the late George Robert Lawrence, Sr., and Barbara Jean Lassiter Stepp. He worked in the construction industry as a utility line...

Feb 2, 2021

Fort Mill - Mr. Edison Thomas White, Sr., 83, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center.

A graveside service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Flint Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Josh Fite officiating.

A native of Ashe, NC, Mr. White was a son of...

Feb 1, 2021

Margaret “Peg” Ann Gardner Kieffer passed away surrounded by her family on February 1, 2021 at the age of 77, after a brief, but devastating battle with cancer. Born in Kansas City, MO, on June 24, 1943, she was chosen through adoption by her parents, Russell Gardner and Nellie Oberlin, and proudly raised in Massillon, OH. Peg...

Jan 31, 2021

York, SC – Mrs. Betty Jo Collins Reed, 72, has peacefully left this world for a greater life at home with Jesus!  Betty passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home.

The family will receive friends at 5:00 pm Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home Chapel, 700 Heckle Blvd., Rock...

Jan 30, 2021

Eleanor Maigret Dery of  Tega Cay, SC passed peacefully at the age of 96, on January 30, 2021, from natural causes in her home.  Eleanor (Ellie) was holding Ed’s hand when she took her last breath this side of heaven.

Eleanor was born on Dec 20, 1924, daughter of Gustave and Melina Zele Maigret in Torrington, CT. ...

Jan 29, 2021

Evelyn Beckman Gentry, “LuLu” (as known by her mother and father’s side of the family), 80, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Huntsville, AL, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 29, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center surrounded by all her loving children. She was born September 17, 1940 in Lawrenceburg, TN, daughter...

Jan 28, 2021

James "Freddie" Hefner Murphy, 79, of Rock Hill, died Thursday, January 28, 2021.  He was a High School State Champion in the MILE, an avid sports fan, and a US Air Force Veteran.    He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Karen; 2 children, Kevin Murphy (Madison), Susanne Meredith (Timmy); 2 sisters, Sandra Hefner, Sharon Hefner; a brother,...

Jan 28, 2021

James Edwin Liles (Butch) was born on 12/18/1955 and passed away on 1/28/21.

He was preceded in death by his mother Virginia Liles, brother's Tommy and Billy Liles, and David Kuykendoll. He is survived by his two Daughters Stacey Liles Theisen(Zach) and Jamie Decker(Mike). Of the home Betty English(James). Betty was not only his sister but his...

Jan 27, 2021

Lt. Col. Anthony Neal “Tony” Harris, age 51 of Rock Hill South Carolina passed away January 27, 2021.

He was born September 15, 1969in Rock Hill to Wendell and Catherine Harris.

In addition to his parents Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his grandparents William J. Harris and Lucille Harris, one brother...

Jan 26, 2021

John “Tony” Anthony Cole, 79, of Fort Mill, formerly of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 following a heroic battle with COVID-19.

Tony was born on January 26, 1942 in Sweetwater, TN to the late Thanna Spurgeon Cole, Jr., and Esther Louise Howell. He retired from IBM where he worked...

Jan 24, 2021

Marie Theresa Fazzari was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She left this world peacefully on January 24, 2021 at the age of 75.

She was born to William and Marie Sekerak on October 4, 1945.  She, along with her twin sister, Maureen (predeceased) lived in Clark, NJ. After high school, Marie attended Montclair...

Jan 24, 2021

Irmo, SC – Mr. Don Joseph Stewart, Sr, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2021.

The family will receive friends 6:00 pm Friday, January 29, 2012, at Trinity Baptist Church, 1519 Steel Hill Rd, Van Wyck, SC 29744 and a funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with the...

Jan 24, 2021

Maria Balius, our Aba, 94, peacefully went to be with our Lord Sunday morning, January 24, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October 17, 1926 in Cuba. Daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Gonzalez.

Her greatest attribute, other than to always be there for her family, was to always be willing...

Jan 23, 2021

Stella Mae Henson, 90 (July 19, 1930 - January 23, 2021)

Stella Mae Henson, of Fort Mill, SC formerly of Huntington, WV, and of Wilmington, DE, passed away on January 23, 2021, at Hospice and Community Care in Rock Hill, after a short illness and complications from Covid. Stella was born July 19, 1930 in Wayne County,...