Obituaries

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...

Oct 14, 2023

Ms. Willie Mae Anthony entered the world on September 1, 1937, to the late Floree Anthony Thomas and Willliam Thomas Sr. in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She departed this life Saturday October 14, 2023.

After the untimely passing of her mother, Willie Mae and her siblings were raised by their grandparents, Harrison and Hannah Anthony. She graduated...

Oct 13, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Kennington Frye, affectionately known as "Lib," was born on June 9, 1940, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to the late William Robert Kennington and Effie Carpenter Kennington. On Friday, October 13, 2023, she departed from this world at the age of 83.

Lib's journey began with a strong educational foundation, having graduated from Rock Hill...

Oct 10, 2023

Ms. Mary Louise “Gail” Cherry, 77, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on October 10, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born on November 30, 1945, to the late Annie Eliza Dewese Cherry and Sammy Elmo Cherry Sr. She was the granddaughter of the late Lucy Pickett Dewese and Clarence Dewese Sr.; Susie Caldwell...

Oct 8, 2023

Mrs. Ashley Rodgers passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. Arrangements and a full obituary are forthcoming.

Oct 6, 2023

Mr. Leonard “Nard” Gayten was born at Fort Jackson Hospital, in Columbia, South Carolina to parents, Wade W. J. and Mamie Brown Gayten on March 31, 1954. He was the youngest of eight children born to this union.

Leonard attended public schools in Rock Hill, SC. He had a quiet demeanor and was very good at using...

Oct 5, 2023

On October 5, 2023, Our beloved mother, Julia Jones transitioned to be with our Heavenly Father. She was born on September 17, 1945 to the late Pastor Robert Moore and Helen Moore. She was preceded in death by her brothers James Moore, Walter Moore, Harold Moore and her sister Janice Hamright.

She leaves behind to cherish her...