Obituaries

Apr 18, 2025

Bishop Wesley G. Smith was born on January 23, 1980 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Donald Williams and Carlin M. Smith. He went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2025.

He received his early education at Avon Elementary School. The family relocated to Orange, NJ, where he attended Orange Middle School....

Apr 18, 2025

Delores "Snow" Kirk Hemphill, 78, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on April 18, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born during a snowstorm on March 8, 1947 to the late William Kirk, Jr and Ada Sanders Kirk of Rock Hill, SC.

Prior to her illness, Snow was an avid gardener who loved flowering cactus plants...

Apr 10, 2025

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Apr 9, 2025

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Apr 7, 2025

Na’Tarsha Michelle Parks, 53, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, transitioned into her heavenly home on Monday, April 7, 2025. Na’Tarsha was born in York County, South Carolina, to Catherine Delois Parks and the late Charlie Jones.

Na’Tarsha was educated in the public school system of York County School District. Throughout her adolescent and teenage years, she also...

Apr 5, 2025

Johnnie Mae Belton, affectionately known as “Nute,” was born on December 15, 1948, in York County, South Carolina, to the late Theodore Massey Sr. and the late Katie Clowney Massey. She peacefully transitioned from this life on April 5, 2025, at her home in York, South Carolina.

Johnnie was a proud graduate of Emmett Scott High School,...

Apr 5, 2025

Eba Damiano Gilmore went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 5th, 2025, at the age 40.

EBA was born October 24th, 1984 in Orangeburg, SC. He is the son of Harry and Alberta Gilmore.

Eba loved fishing outside at the lakes, and cooking on the grill. He was a landscaper...

Apr 4, 2025

Little Miss Samiya Elise Roseborough of 1304 Deas St. Rock Hill, South Carolina. Our beloved went home to be with Jesus on April 4, 2025. She was the daughter of Raquel Stevenson and the Late Sammy Lee Roseborough.

Samiya was a daddy's girl; his Do Do. Samiya was in the third grade at Ebinport Elementary School and...

Apr 4, 2025

On April 4, 2025, Sammy Lee Roseborough passed away. He was born on October 12, 1961, to the late Sam Roseborough (Jessie Mae). He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Lee Roseborough (Hannah Mae), Jessie Davis and Fannie Cureton; two brothers, James Roseborough and Kenneth Roseborough and his beloved daughter Samiya Roseborough. He was Samiya’s hero from...

Apr 3, 2025

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Mar 31, 2025

On Monday, March 31, 2025, Larry E. Gilmore a loving husband, father, and brother peacefully completed his earthly journey at the age of 74.

Larry was born on January 26, 1951, in York County to the late Janie Mae Gilmore and Hope Gilmore, Jr.

Larry attended public schools. He was employed by Fort Mill Church...

Mar 29, 2025

On Saturday March 29, 2025, Sandra R. Crane, loving wife, mother and Nannie went home to be with the Lord at the age of 83.

Sandra was born on May 29, 1941, in Durham, North Carolina to Nellie and Joesph H. Roycroft. She was employed with Stor-N-Lock for over 20 years. Although, she didn't work out of...

Mar 27, 2025

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Mar 20, 2025

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Mar 19, 2025

Ms. Valerie Joy Evans of Rock Hill, South Carolina, departed life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. A

native of Rock Hill, she was the daughter of Mr. Clinzo Archie and Mrs. Lillian Knox Evans. She was preceded in death by her parents, and grandparents, Robert L. Knox and Eva Johnson Knox, one sister Robin Knox Barnett, three...

Mar 18, 2025

"Well done, good and faithful servant….. enter into the joy of your Lord." - Matthew 25:23

With hearts full of love for a life well-lived, we celebrate the homegoing of Cynthia L. Walker McMoore, who peacefully completed her earthly journey on March 18, 2025. Born on June 3, 1965, in Greenville, North Carolina, to the late James...

Mar 12, 2025

Mr. John Lee Kirkland, beloved son, father, brother, and friend, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on November 6, 1945, in Rock Hill, SC, to the late Sidney Kirkland and Lillian Crawford Kirkland.

A proud graduate of Emmett Scott High School in 1964, John went on to serve his country...

Mar 9, 2025

SSG Lester Sherrill made his journey from this world on March 9, 2025, at the age of 72, in the comfort of his home in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Born on October 9, 1952, at the York County Hospital in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Lester dedicated his life to service and family. A graduate of Fort Mill High School, class...

Mar 8, 2025

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D. Jeffery Sligh, a devoted educator, musician, and friend to humanity, died on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Born in Westchester County, New York, on February 7, 1960, he was the only child born to the late David and Lona Sligh. Jeffery was two years old when...

Mar 8, 2025

Mildred Elizabeth Burris, peacefully departed this life on March 8, 2025, at the age of 79. She was surrounded by her loving family in her hometown of Rock Hill, SC.

Mildred was born on November 6, 1945, to Abraham and Alberta Stowers. She had a heart for helping others, which led her to a lifelong career as...