Obituaries
Eddie L. Bracey, Sr.
Sep 12, 2025
Elder Eddie Lee Bracey, Sr., of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 12, 2025. He was born in Kershaw County, South Carolina on February 10, 1932, the tenth child of fourteen children of the late Heyward and Ella Mae Alexander Bracey.
Eddie attended the local schools of Kershaw County and graduated...
Bennie Green Thompson
Sep 9, 2025
Mr. Bennie Green Thompson was born April 21, 1951 in Chester, South Carolina to the late Mr. James Thompson and Hazel Lee Blake Thompson-Hall (step-father Herman Hall). He departed this life on September 9, 2025 at Carolina Medical Center, Pineville, NC.
At an early age he joined the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. J. D. Rucker. He...
James W. Miller
Sep 5, 2025
Mr. James W. Miller was born April 2, 1938, passed away on September 5, 2025. He was the son of the late Eloise Durham King and Andy Miller.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Mae Whitney and brother, William C. “Iceman” Miller.
JW attended the public schools of York County. He was a lifelong member of First Calvary Baptist...
Dr. Kenneth Alston
Aug 27, 2025
Dr. Kenneth Alston passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with family by his side in Pineville, NC, at the age of 74. Born in Rock Hill, SC, on May 28, 1951, he was the son of the late Lovett Alston Jr. and Ida Lee McQuillar Alston. Kenneth was a retired chemistry professor who had a deep love for...
Sophenia Jean Bowen Mintz
Aug 27, 2025
Sophenia Jean Bowen Osakwe Mintz bounced into this world on April 18, 1956, to the late Clarence Moultrie "Bubba" Bowen and Margaret Hemphill Bowen in York, South Carolina.
Affectionately known as Jean, she matriculated in Rock Hill Schools graduating from Northwestern High School Class of 1974.
Jean was baptized at an early age at Mt....
Emma Lee Baxter
Aug 26, 2025
Emma Lee Baxter, daughter of the late John Wesley and Alice Berry, was born on February 5, 1934, in York, South Carolina. She peacefully departed this life at the age of 91. She was educated in the York County Public School System.
From an early age, Emma carried a heart of service and love.
As...
Johnny Benjamin "Uncle B" Moore
Aug 23, 2025
Johnny Benjamin Moore, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, born on April 3, 1951, to Lillie and Willie Moore in Rock Hill, South Carolina, he passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and craftsmanship. Johnny lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his country, and his work.
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Emma Davis Dunlap
Aug 18, 2025
Emma Davis Dunlap was born on November 4, 1957, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to the late Nash Davis, Jr. and Mary Duncan Davis. She peacefully departed this life on August 18, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family and friends.
Emma was a proud graduate of Rock Hill High School, Class...
Sadie White Cathcart
Aug 11, 2025
Mrs. Sadie White Cathcart was born on October 24, 1943, in Chester County, South Carolina, and peacefully departed this life on August 11, 2025.
She was educated in the Chester County School System and attended Finley Senior High School. In the 10th grade, she left school, later married, and began her family. Although the marriage ended in...
Glenda Lee “Red Gal” Hope
Aug 1, 2025
Glenda Lee Hope, age 63, Born on May 27, 1962, Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
She dedicated many years of service to Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where she was respected for her hard work, compassion, and dedication to others.
...Shekayla Ceiara Benning
Jul 31, 2025
Shekayla Ceiara Benning was the daughter of Sterling Benning (Ayesha) and Stephanie Reed (Gerneal). She was born on October 4, 1988, at Conway Medical Center, Horry County.
Shekayla passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.
Shekayla attended York County Schools. She relocated to Rock Hill in 2020,...
James Edward “Jaybyrd” Hemphill
Jul 26, 2025
James Edward JayByrd Hemphill, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, transitioned on July 26, 2025, at Wayne T.
Patrick hospice house. James was born on April 2, 1950, in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was the son of Rosa Lee Hemphill and James Bailey, both of whom preceded him in death.
A graduate of Alfred E. Smith...
Helen R. Barber
Jul 25, 2025
Mrs. Helen R. Barber passed away peacefully at Piedmont Medical Center at the age of 80. She was born on January 11th, 1945, in York County to the late Benjamin Allen and Lula Reid Allen. She attended York County Public Schools and further her education at Clinton College and York Technical College. She retired from Boy Scouts of America...
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