Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Darrin Joe Brooks

Darrin Joe Brooks

Mar 10, 2021

From the time he was born on September 21, 1983, to the time of his passing on March 10, 2021, Darrin Joe Brooks lived life full-force and with as much gusto as he could cram into the moment.

As a child, he was known for his rabid curiosity, his intense imagination, and his willingness to eagerly attempt...

Tanya Marie (Potts)  Bryson

Tanya Marie (Potts) Bryson

Mar 8, 2021

Rock Hill – Mrs. Tanya Marie Potts Bryson, 44, died Monday, March 8, 2021.

A native of Houston, TX, Mrs. Bryson was a daughter of Alton Amos Potts and Mary Faile Potts.  Tanya was a graduate of York Technical College where she earned her degree in cosmetology.  She worked for Great Clips and was known...

Billy Jack ("Sugarfoot")  Robinson

Billy Jack ("Sugarfoot") Robinson

Mar 8, 2021

Billy Jack Robinson "Sugarfoot", age 87 of Rock Hill, SC passed away Monday March 8, 2021.

He was born August 20, 1933 in York County SC to the late Leroy Robinson Sr., and Lucy Rollins Robinson. I addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Lee Robinson and one sister Rachael...

Diane Tinker Wilson

Diane Tinker Wilson

Mar 8, 2021

Catawba, SC – Mrs. Diane Tinker Wilson, 74, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at her home.

The family will have a drop in visitation from 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at their home, 4038 Roddey Road, Catawba, SC 29704.

A native of Rock Hill, Mrs. Wilson was...

James Donald Hamilton

James Donald Hamilton

Mar 7, 2021

James Donald “Don” Hamilton died on Sunday evening, March 7, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He was born in Charlotte, NC, to the late James Franklin and Mildred Shaw Hamilton.  He grew up in Rock Hill, SC and with his partner, the late Phillip Moore, founded Hamilton /Moore Trophies and Screen Printing in 1977.

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Benjamin Roy Brock

Benjamin Roy Brock

Mar 6, 2021

Benjamin Roy Brock Sr. age 69, of Rock Hill SC, went to be with the Lord Saturday March 6, 2021.

He was born January 21, 1952 to the late Roy Lee Brock and Beatrice Hannah Brock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Johnny Roy Brock and three sisters: Blonnie Tyrney,...

David Corbett O'Keef, Jr

David Corbett O'Keef, Jr

Mar 6, 2021

David Corbett O'Keef, Jr., 77, passed away on March 6th, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wilmington, NC on May 22nd, 1943. Son of the late David C. O’Keef, Sr. and Jean Creech O’Keef, and beloved husband of Jandre Betterton O’Keef. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his...

Gladys Ellen (Higgins)  Prosise

Gladys Ellen (Higgins) Prosise

Mar 4, 2021

Our family is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Gladys (Glady) E. Prosise, 63, on March 4, 2021, of a brain aneurism at Atrium Health Pineville, NC.

Born May 13, 1957, in Sandy Spring, MD, she was the daughter of the late Carroll M. and Ida Belle (Wachter) Higgins. She is survived...

Giles Larry Mccarty

Giles Larry Mccarty

Mar 4, 2021

Giles Larry McCarty of Tega Cay, SC passed away on March 4 due to complications from COVID.  He was born in Conway, Arkansas on August 5, 1941 to Elvin & Onethia McCarty.  At 6 months of age, his family moved to Michigan where he lived until age 39 when he was transferred with his family to Charlotte, NC.  He...

Gerald D'Wayne Stout

Gerald D'Wayne Stout

Mar 4, 2021

Gerald D’Wayne Stout, age 54 of York, South Carolina passed away at home on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

Gerald was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 5, 1966 to Milburn and Virginia Stout. As a child, he was stubborn, did not listen, and was often a troublemaker with his siblings. He attended Olympic High School and...

Michelle L. Stronczek

Michelle L. Stronczek

Mar 3, 2021

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Sheila (Liles)  Cope

Sheila (Liles) Cope

Mar 3, 2021

Indian Land – Mrs. Sheila Liles Cope, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Atrium Health Union, in Monroe, NC.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Friday, March 5, 2021 at Greater Life Baptist Church, 17025 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277.  Funeral services will be...

Bernard Joseph Klena

Bernard Joseph Klena

Mar 1, 2021

Bernard Joseph Klena, age 81 of Tega Cay, SC and formerly of N. Royalton, Ohio passed away according to his wishes, at home on Monday, March 1, 2021, when he went on to play greener fairways. Husband of Dawn Klena (Preising); father of Patricia Klena Savage, Grandfather of Rose Hood; brother of Robert Klena (wife Deborah); brother of Alan...

Warren Melvin Wiese

Warren Melvin Wiese

Mar 1, 2021

Rock Hill, S.C. Our hearts were saddened on Monday, March 1, 2021 with the passing of our beloved father, Warren Melvin Wiese, 91. He joined his wife Betty who passed away in 2020 after 72 years of marriage. Originally from a family farm outside of Rochester, Minnesota, Mr. Wiese was the son of the late Paul Wiese and Elizabeth...

James Emil Riemann

James Emil Riemann

Mar 1, 2021

James E. Riemann, 84, died March 1st, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill.  He was born August 2nd, 1936 in Sioux Falls, SD, the son of Clarence Arthur Riemann and Elsie Riemann (Grewe).

Jim graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls and attended the University of South Dakota on a music scholarship, graduating with...

Paul Martin Mockovciak

Paul Martin Mockovciak

Feb 28, 2021

On Sunday, February 28, Paul Martin Mockovciak, loving husband and father of three children, passed away in his sleep, at the age of 82 in his home at Heritage Community/Morning Star Ministry. Paul was born on May 27, 1938 in Queens, New York, to John and Elizabeth Mockovciak. After honorably serving in the United States Air Force, he worked...

Gilberto Alvarado

Gilberto Alvarado

Feb 28, 2021

Gilberto Alvarado 82, of Rock Hill SC passed away peacefully February 28, 2021 of natural causes.

He was born in Manati, Puerto Rico in 1939 and resided in New York City, Waterbury, CT and final destination and residence in Rock Hill, SC.

Gilberto retired after 35 years of employment with P/Kaufman INC. Prior to employment...

Hampton Glenn Davis

Hampton Glenn Davis

Feb 28, 2021

Tega Cay’s beloved, Hampton Glenn Davis, 8, died in a tragic accident Sunday February 28, 2021. Hampton was born on July 30, 2012 to Michael Chon Davis and Lisa Michelle Glazebrook.  Hampton loved movie nights, Taco Tuesdays, and playing with his two puppies, Macie and Kimmie.  Hampton adored anime, YouTube, basketball, playing outside, riding his scooter, and building forts,...

Rev. Burton George Campbell, Jr.

Rev. Burton George Campbell, Jr.

Feb 28, 2021

Fort Mill, SC - Rev. Burton George Campbell, 86, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by friends and family Sunday, February 28, 2021.

The Campbell family would like to invite family and friends to come and join them for a Celebration of the life of B. G. Campbell, Jr. on April 30, 2021 at...

Joanna Brodersen Ward

Joanna Brodersen Ward

Feb 27, 2021

Joanna Brodersen Ward, 55, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2021, in the loving arms of her family.  Born May 5, 1965 in Detroit, MI to John (Hans) Brodersen and the late Dolores Brodersen, she graduated from Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak, MI, and continued on to receive her bachelor degree in Education from Wayne...