Obituaries

Jul 25, 2020

Ray V. Fesperman passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was married to the love of his life Mildred Parrish Fesperman for 72 years. He was the son of David Ray Fesperman and Madie Correll Fesperman and was 93 years old. He was born December 11, 1926 in China Grove, North Carolina. He was a World War II...

Jul 24, 2020

Byron Oliver Bucklew, Jr. (Bob), of Pineville, NC, passed away July 24, 2020 with his immediate family at his side, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Bob was born August 11, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to Florence (Yarick) and Byron Oliver Bucklew, Sr. (both parents deceased)  He is mourned by his wife of 54 years, Gladys (Rieckenberg) Bucklew;...

Jul 23, 2020

Colonel (Ret) Marion Donald “Don” Garrett, USAF/ANG, 83, son of Wesley M. and Mary Cooper Garrett, passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2020 following a valiant battle with an unexpected illness. Don was born and raised in South Carolina, where he attended schools in Taylors, North Augusta and Furman University in Greenville. After leaving Furman, Don enlisted in the...

Jul 23, 2020

Melanie Matarese Popjes went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2020.  Born on August 25, 1980, Melanie was a resident of Fort Mill, SC.  She graduated from Northwestern HS in Rock Hill, in 1998, where she was Student Body President, an NHS Cheerleader for all 4 years, and a National Honor Society member, among many other activities...

Jul 23, 2020

Lee Bolick Burkett joined our Lord and Savoir on July 23, 2020. Her final days were spent surrounded by family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and daughter. Lee had touched in so many ways her family and friends throughout her memorable life.

She was a member of Good Shepherd Methodist Church and active with the...

Jul 23, 2020

Indian Land, SC – Mrs. Jeannine Marie Kent, 90, of Sun City Carolina Lakes, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Mrs. Kent was born on October 31, 1929 in Shreveport, Louisiana to George and Bessie Browne.  As a young teenager she moved to Washington, DC where she met her future husband, William Delbert Kent and they...

Jul 23, 2020

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Chastity (Crash) Hartley Robinson. Chastity passed away on July 23, 2020.

Born August 29, 1972 in Charlotte, NC, she is survived by her three children, Andrea S. Robinson, Danielle R. Nardino (Arthur) and Joshua K. Robinson (Sky).  She is also survived by her partner, Clayton (Corky) Lindlow,...

Jul 21, 2020

Retired Major Clifton “Cliff” LeRoy Keplar, Jr (USAF), 83 passed away on July 21, 2020 after a long illness. Cliff was born February 26, 1937 in Boone, North Carolina, son of the late Clifton LeRoy and Alice White Keplar.

Cliff grew up in Boone, N.C. and graduated from Appalachian High School in 1955. In 1959...

Jul 21, 2020

Angeline, ‘Angie’ Forte, 96, peacefully entered her eternal reward on July 21,2020. She was surrounded by her loving family and passed away at her home in Fort Mill, SC.

Angie was born to Salvatore and Rose Pizzuto on January 19,1924 in Cleveland, Ohio.

While working as a seamstress for Cable Raincoat Company in Boston, MA...

Jul 20, 2020

Born 4/10/1927, Hugh Alfred Bridges went to join his late wife, Dot, on the anniversary of their wedding on 7/20/2020.  Can you imagine what a sweet welcome awaited him? During his life, while he was still able, Hugh’s favorite pastime was to grow his vegetables and share them with as many friends as possible.  He loved telling stories of...

Jul 19, 2020

Helen H. Kapikian, 81, of Fort Mill passed away peacefully on Sunday July 19, 2020.

Helen was born in Cambridge, MA to the late Yervant and Araxie Samoorian.   She was a former member of Saint Gregory The Enlightner Church, White Plains, NY and current member of Saint Sarkis Armenian Church, Charlotte, NC.  Helen was active in the...

Jul 18, 2020

David L. Devane, 90, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Wilmington, NC, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 18, 2020 at home. He was born October 16, 1929 in Watha, NC to proud parents George and Bettie Devane.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jul 18, 2020

Phyllis Bayne Taylor,age 66,of Indian Land,SC passed away peacefully July 18,2020 at Atrium Health Pineville,N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents Crawford and Marie Bayne,daughter Michelle Taylor and sister Gaye Funderburk. She is survived by her daughter Dana Morgan (Jackie) and granddaughter Kayla Morgan of Marshville,N.C; Sisters,Bunia Lee Totherow(Wylie) of Sharon,S.C.; Barbara Taylor (Ronnie) of York,S.C.; Linda...

Jul 16, 2020

Charles “Sidney” Morrow Sr. 83 died on July 16, 2020. Sidney was the loving husband of 65 years to Doris “Jeanette” Morrow and wonderful father to Charles S. Morrow Jr. of New Jersey and Terry D. Oglesby of Cowpens. Son in law Eddie Oglesby. He was also a Grandfather to 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Jul 15, 2020

Fort Mill – Mrs. Susan Inez Hancock Lester, 57, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Due to COVID-19 a memorial service will be planned at a later date.

A native of Fort Mill, Mrs. Lester was a daughter of Betty Irene Taylor Hancock and the late James...

Jul 12, 2020

James W. Fagan Jr., 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Mill, SC on July 12, 2020.

Born and raised in Ossining, NY, he was the only son of the late Ann and James Fagan Sr.  He retired after 30 years of service from the U.S. Army.  In his retirement, he enjoyed the beach, gardening...

Jul 11, 2020

Rollin Arnold Mosley, III passed away July 11, 2020. Services will  be held at 12 noon on July 25, 2020 at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home, 700 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730. Interment will follow at Rock Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive condolence calls at the home of his Mother, Louise M. Mosley, 1715 Hwy 324, Rock...

Jul 11, 2020

Edgemoor SC– Mrs. Sylvia Hutto Jackson Howard, 71, passed away at Piedmont hospital Saturday July 11, 2020 from complications of COVID-19.

A native of Fort Mill, Mrs, Howard was an active member of Word & Spirit - The Experience in Chester, SC.

Mrs. Howard was the daughter of the late Ralph and Jettie Hutto.

Jul 11, 2020

August Joseph Julian Jr., was born on April 16, 1942, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. He was predeceased by his Father, August Joseph Julian Sr., and Mother, Gloria Mayberry. His Grandmother, Allie Gardner Mayberry and Grandfather, Joseph Mayberry. “Gus” changed his residence to The Most Holy Place on Saturday, July 11th evening surrounded by his family in his own home...

Jul 11, 2020

Fort Lawn - Mr. Billy Eugene Steele, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday at Fort Mill Church of God with the Rev. Mark Leonhardt and Rev. Stefan Dover officiating.  Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial...