Obituaries

Jan 21, 2024

Miss Peggy Jane Wright of 1156 Tom Joye Road, Clover, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born on January 7, 1944, the youngest daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin J. Wright and Mrs. Mary Beaty Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jan 21, 2024

Mrs. Martha Beatrice Simpson McCullough of 335 Scoggins St, Rock Hill SC, gained her wings on January 21, 2024. Martha was born May 31st 1942 in Chester county to the late Beatrice Simpson and the late James Thomas Crosby.

She attended public school in Chester, South Carolina and was a 1960 graduate of Finley High and attended...

Jan 17, 2024

Our beloved Geraldine Stewart Hemphill, 66 of 323 Greentree Drive, Rock Hill, South Carolina departed this earthly life on January 17, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 22, 1957, in Dillon, South Carolina along with her twin brother Gerald Stewart to Reverend John Martin Stewart and Evangelist Willie Mae Stewart. Geraldine attended public school in Dillon,...

Jan 16, 2024

Mr. William “Bill” Thomas Jr. entered the world on November 11, 1940, to the late William Thomas Sr. and Floree Anthony Thomas in Rock Hill, SC. He departed this life on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the home of his beloved nephew, Michael Anthony (Norma).

After the early passing of his mother, Bill and his siblings were...

Jan 11, 2024

Ms. Stephanie McMullen, 53, of 759 Clarinda Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 departed her earthly journey on Friday, January 11, 2024. Stephanie, was affectionally known by her family as “Cool Baby” AKA “Coolie”.

Stephanie was born on May 12, 1970 in Rock Hill, SC, to Mrs. Brenda Neely McMullen Davenport and the late Mr. Richard McMullen, Jr....

Jan 11, 2024

Mr. Michael Newton Bledsoe was born on November 16, 1957, to the late Goldie and Arthur Bledsoe, Jr., in Pineville, West Virginia. He was called to eternal rest on January 11, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

​He was an excellent carpenter by trade and worked in the construction industry for most of...

Jan 8, 2024

Mary Wherry Moffatt was born in York County on April 5th, 1935, to Sam Wherry and Rebecca Alexander Wherry. She was one of eleven children: five girls and six boys.

Mary was employed at the Holiday Inn on Anderson Road in Rock Hill, SC as the housekeeping supervisor for many years. She later went to work for...

Jan 8, 2024

Mrs. Mary Ervin Chisholm was born October 5, 1926, to the late Druscilla Ervin Rowell in McConnell, South Carolina. She passed on January 8, 2024, at White Oak Manor in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She is the last living of her four siblings.

She retired from the State of Maryland. She was a member of New Dawn...

Jan 3, 2024

Mrs. Henrietta Wright Jones was born on October 19, 1955, in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late Robert and Alberta Wright. She was preceded in death by four siblings Ellean Wright, JamesRoseboro, Janie Roseboro, Robert Lewis, niece Shakira Hardin, and nephew Bobby “Rayshawn” McCrorey.

Mrs. Jones attended public schools in Rock Hill, South Carolina and worked...

Jan 3, 2024

Arthur Barber was born on October 12, 1944, in New York, New York. He grew up on Commonwealth Avenue, in the Bronx, New York and attended public schools where he graduated high school in 1962. After high school, Arthur attended Norfolk State University in Norfolk Virginia, for two years before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in March of...

Jan 1, 2024

Mrs. Mattie Hart McCrorey was born January 18, 1980, in York County, South Carolina, to the late Freddie Heath and Shirley Hart. She transitioned into her New Life on January 1, 2024.

Mattie H. McCrorey known as "Tootsie Roll," was educated in the public school system of York County School District where she graduated in 1998.

Dec 29, 2023

Rosa Davis Lassiter was born in Wake County, North Carolina on August 15, 1940, to the late Leroy and Margaret Davis. She was called to eternal rest on December 29, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Rock Hill, SC.

She was married to William Lassiter for 64 years.  To this union one child was born the late...

Dec 26, 2023

Ermis Antonia Zea-Rodriguez passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

Arrangements and a complete obituary are forthcoming.

Dec 25, 2023

Donald Levon White passed away Monday, December 25, 2023.

Arrangements and a complete obituary are forthcoming.

Dec 23, 2023

Rev. Dr. P. Osbey Roddey was born in Catawba, South Carolina to the late Theodore and Meta Roddey. He was the seventh child of 13 siblings. Five brothers and six sisters preceded him in death.

He was married to the late Mrs. Teresa W. Roddey, August 16, 1963 and they shared a beautiful life together until her...

Dec 22, 2023

James Arthur Schmitz passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.

Arrangements and a complete obituary are forthcoming.

Dec 22, 2023

On June 4, 1965, Andrea Renee’ Cargile brought joy and love into the world. On December 22, 2023, she peacefully departed, leaving behind a legacy of faith and selfless service.

Andrea, the eldest daughter of Bishop Philip and Bishop Ruth Cargile, graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1983 and pursued higher education at Union County College and...

Dec 20, 2023

Garriett Knox, Sr., was born on June 22, 1949, in Edgemoor, South Carolina to Mabel Knox and the late Louis Knox. He departed this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by one brother, Fredrick Knox. He attended Emmett Scott High School, and later enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for two years....

Dec 19, 2023

Ms. Latisha “Tish” Evette White gained her wings and went home to be with the lord on Monday December 19, 2023 at Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill.  Tish was born on May 9, 1967 to the late Mr. and Mrs. James and Lillie White she was preceded in death by her brother Marlon White and Sister in law April...

Dec 14, 2023

Mr. James Wardell Wallace, 59, of 827 Augustus Ct. Rock Hill, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 4, 1964 at York General Hospital, Rock Hill, SC to the late Julia W. Crawford and Kenny McClure.

He was a 1982 graduate of Rock Hill High School. He was...