Obituaries

Nov 25, 2023

On November 25th, 2023 at Piedmont Medical Center, a sweet spirit came to escort our matriarch, Emma Lucille Mills Reid, to her Heavenly home.

Lucille was born on February 14th, 1944 to the late Wardell Mills, Sr. and the late Aslee Sibley Mills Dewese. At a young age, Lucille joined Nazareth Baptist Church.  Later in life, she...

Nov 25, 2023

Ms. Eliza Vernell Lumpkin passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 in South Plainfield, NJ.

A full obituary is forthcoming.

The family will receive friends at 1074 Albert St., Rock Hill.

Nov 21, 2023

Tameka Brown passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

Arrangements and a completed obituary are forthcoming.

Nov 19, 2023

Doctor Thomas Alexander White was born on May 1, 1981, at York General Hospital in Rock Hill,  South Carolina to Vivian Robinson and Thomas White, Jr. He departed this life on Sunday,  November 19, 2023, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, SC.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Marion and Alexander Ratchford; his  paternal...

Nov 19, 2023

Beloved wife of John A. Dixon, Sr. and daughter of the late James and Mattie Mack, was born in Spartanburg County on January 04, 1948. She departed this earthy life on November 19, 2023 at Piedmont Medical Center after an illness.

Mrs. Margie attended Spartanburg County Schools. She worked at Smith Enterprise for 31 years. Margie also...

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. Odell Hope, Sr., of 220 Morgan Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina, was born on November 13, 1934, in Chester County, South Carolina, to the late Sam Hope, Jr. and Sarah E. Williams Massey. He was called to eternal rest on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in...

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. Willie M. Haden was born on February 3rd, 1937, in York County, South Carolina to the late John Curry and the late Louise Haden. He departed this life on Thursday, November 16th, 2023.

He was educated in the Rock Hill public schools and was a 1955 graduate of Emmett Scott High School. He was a member...

Nov 15, 2023

Mrs. Janie Bell Waters passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Arrangements and a full obituary are forthcoming.

Nov 9, 2023

The family will receive friends at 1222 Stanley Dr., Rock Hill, SC. Mr. Nathaniel M. Jaggers was born on May 4, 1934, in York County, South Carolina, to the late Spencer and Irene Jaggers. He departed this life on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by...

Nov 6, 2023

Robert James Bickford (Bob “RJ”) passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center at the age of 74. Bob was born on Memorial Day, May 30, 1949, in Bangor, Maine, to the late Horace Clark William Bickford and the late Catherine Bernice Stockwell Bickford. After graduating Dover High School in New Hampshire in 1968, Bob proudly served for...

Nov 5, 2023

Mr. Ernest P. Massey was born on October 15, 1934, in York County, South Carolina to the late William and Martha Massey. He departed this life on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Glenn Massey of 66 years, one daughter, Hope Elaine...

Nov 3, 2023

Ms. Doris "Dot" Hoyles Earle McCloud , 73, of 163 McFadden Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina. She was born on April 18, 1950, in York County, SC to the late Robert Hoyles, Sr. and the late Cora Lee Wilson Hoyles. She departed this life on Friday, November 3, 2023.

Doris was preceded in...

Oct 31, 2023

Veola Harris-Taybron, beloved daughter of the late Joe Harris and Lular Harris, was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on December 4, 1939. She entered eternal rest on October 31, 2023, at the age of 83.

She embarked on her educational journey at the Emmett Scott School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where she received her formal...

Oct 29, 2023

In loving memory of Bobbie “Barbara” Jean Watkins, a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to faith, dedication, and a deep love for family and community.

Barbara was a devout member of Weeping Mary Baptist Church in Rock Hill, SC. She also shared her faith at New Hope Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC. At Gethsemane Baptist...

Oct 27, 2023

Mr. Gerard Sturdivant , 61, of 1010 Village Green Lane, Rock Hill, SC received his final healing and last ride Friday, October 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his home.

Gerard was born on June 11, 1962, in Brooklyn, NY, to Ms. Callena Sturdivant and the late Mr. Sylvester Studivant. In...

Oct 23, 2023

Malinda Faye Hefney Gilmore was born September 27, 1949, to the late Mr. Theodore, Sr. & Mrs. Doris C. Hefney in Rock Hill, South Carolina.  Faye was educated through the local schools and was a 1967 graduate of Emmett Scott High School.  Faye went on to earn her college degree from Friendship College.  At an early age, she gave...

Oct 16, 2023

Mr. Willie C. “Still Bill” Gaither, 65, of 319 Walkers Mill Circle, Apt. 205, Rock Hill, South Carolina, departed this life on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center. He was born on January 28, 1958, in York County, South Carolina, the son of the late J.C. Hart and Quincy Bell Odom. He was preceded in death by ...

Oct 16, 2023

Mr. Edward Matthew McCormick passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. Arrangements as well a full obituary are forthcoming.

Oct 16, 2023

Mr. Robbie Leon Jackson, 69, was born on December 9, 1953, in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late Ola Mae Jackson. He departed this life on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center.

He attended the public schools of York County. Robbie liked cooking, eating, watching television (he loved old movies), and going to the...

Oct 15, 2023

John Charles Peter (Chicken) departed this life on October 15, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center. John was born to Johnny B. Cunningham and Helen Peter Smith on March 26, 1944 in Rock Hill, SC, both who preceded him in death. John served 2 tours of duty in the Vietnam War and was honored as a recipient of the Bronze...