Obituaries

Dec 18, 2025

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Dec 20, 2025

Mr. Edward "June" Byers Jr., was born July 31, 1943 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to the late Edward Byers Sr. and Emma Lee Brice Byers. He departed this life on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

He was educated in the Rock Hill public schools and was a graduate of Emmett Scott, class of 1963. He received his Associates Degree in Automotive...

Dec 17, 2025

James Edward Gaither, "Ed", was born February 13, 1954 in Roxboro, NC to the late Quincy Bell Odom Gaither and the late Mose Gaither.

James attended from Emmett Scott High School. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. He worked at Precision Lawn Care and did lots of handy work for people. James also worked for Jericho, until is...

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Ronald William Pendergrass was born on July 7, 1947, in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late James Pendergrass and Dorothy Barnette Pendergrass. He departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Pendergrass, Michael "Mickey" Pendergrass; mother-in-law, Lucille Barber; and father-in-law, Robert Moise.

He graduated from Emmett Scott High School in...

Dec 3, 2025

Ms. Linda Wallace "Lynn" Minor, 62, of Rock Hill, SC transitioned on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Piedmont Medical Center. She was born on February 9, 1963 in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Clarence Wallace, Sr. and Mrs. Beulah M. Wallace.

Ms. Minor graduated from Rock Hill High School and later went on to attend advanced nursing school in Chester,...

Dec 2, 2025

Mrs. Mary Hicklin Jones McNeely was born November 21,1951, in York County, South Carolina, to the late Mr. George T. Hicklin and Mrs. Susie M. Hicklin.

She departed this Life on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Presiding Elder George Henry McNeely, and devoted mother of two daughters, Marlydia Antionette Jones (deceased) and Aethrea Seanne...

Dec 1, 2025

Mr. Charles Edward Brown was born on November 26, 1952 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late Sammie Brown and Cammie Archie Brown. He departed this life on December 1, 2025.

Charles was educated in the public schools of Patterson, New Jersey, and later relocated back to Rock Hill in the late eighties.

To cherish his memories, he leaves behind three...

Nov 28, 2025

Danny Dunham, affectionately known as “Bean”, was born on September 9, 1965, in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late Tomasene Dunham and Lola White Dunham. He departed this life peacefully at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his son, Karond Dunham; three brothers, Odell Dunham, Kennith Dunham, and Tracey Dunham; and two...

Nov 27, 2025

Mr. Tyjah E’Unique Brevard of Rock Hill, South Carolina was born on April 30, 2007 and departed this life on November 27, 2025.

Tyjah was educated in Union County School district and was proud of the certifications he earned such as SafeServ and Digital Photography. He was set to attend York Tech next fall to become a Lineman. Tyjah also hoped...

Nov 27, 2025

Nov 26, 2025

Deacon Thomas Henry Boyd was born in Rock Hill, SC to the late James Elmore Boyd and Lugenia Johnson Boyd on April 28, 1941.

He was baptized at an early age at Union Baptist Church in Rock Hill, SC. He was educated in the Rock Hill public schools and attended Emmett Scott High School. He left Rock Hill in 1959 and...

Nov 23, 2025

Mr. Bobby Simril “B.S.” Plair Sr. was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late Ruth Branch and Isaiah Plair, Sr. He passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over fifty years, Juanita Scott Plair.

B.S. Plair, Sr. was raised in the Crawford Road community and resided...

Nov 22, 2025

Mr. James Otis Lewis Bailey “Woochee” was born on July 27, 1947 to the late Odell Bailey and Janie E. McMullen Bailey.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert (Hawk, Mamiloo) McMullen and Willie Lee (Da Da) Bailey.

James attended the public schools of Rock Hill and Emmett Scott High School.

James was a two tour U.S. Army Vietnam veteran...

Nov 20, 2025

Mr. Walter A. Chisolm, 85, of 1375 Holland Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born on December 28, 1939 to the late Jacob Chisolm, Sr. and Carrie Sanifer Chisolm.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, four sisters, Helen Adams, Tommie Mae Mitchell, Mary Ann Young, Carrie...

Nov 13, 2025

Mr. Joe L. “Hook” McCullough, the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. John (Big Daddy) and Mary Lee (Big Mama) McCullough, was born on February 16th, 1936. Being obedient to the will of the master, he went quietly to sleep and entered eternal rest on November 13, 2025, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

He...

Nov 11, 2025

Beloved husband of the late Margie Dixon, and son of the late James and Daisy Lee Dixon. John was born in York County on May 9, 1948. He departed this earthly life on November 11, 2025 at Piedmont Medical Center after an illness.

John attended Emmett Scott High School in 1966. He went on to Friendship College and graduated in 1968.

John...

Nov 5, 2025

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Brittany Shawntavia Barber, born in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Brittany was the beloved daughter of Gloria Barber and Robert McCloud Jr.

Family meant everything to Brittany. She was the glue that kept everyone connected, the one who everyone called and made sure everyone showed up. She loved hard, spoke her...

Nov 2, 2025

Douglas Norman Love, 77, of Rock Hill, South Carolina was born on June 14,1948, in Winder, Georgia, to the late Fannie Mae Blakely. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Peggy Love and Connie Evans.

Douglas embraced his Christian faith early in life and remained steadfast in his devotion throughout the years. For many years, he was a member of...

Nov 1, 2025

Mrs. Sadie Ruth McCullough, the daughter of the late Mr. William Anderson Lee and Mrs. A. Jenetta “Nettie” Robinson Lee, was born on April 30, 1938 in Chester, South Carolina. She went to be with the lord on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

She attended the public schools of Chester County, South Carolina. She worked at Manetta Mills, Lando, South Carolina; Schumacher,...