All Obituaries

Mrs. Karen Howe Starkey "Nana", 59, of York, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at home.  Memorial services will be held at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Jaime Starkey of the home; her mother, Faye Patterson Bass of Florida; two sisters, Lisa Bailey (Greg) of Rock Hill and Dana Bass of Florida; two brothers, Terry Howe (Billie) of Rock Hill, and Billy Bass (Tina) of Rock Hill; nine children and a host of grandchildren. Karen was born in Rock Hill, but...

Mr. David Lee Simpson, 57, of 687 Mitchell Road, York, made his heavenly flight Friday, April 9, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.  He was born April 28, 1963. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Central Baptist Church, 110 Ross Cannon Street, York, SC.  David was a hardworking man who loved life. David was always willing to help somebody where he could and make memories worth sharing along the way.  David was the son...

Mr. Dominque L. Brickhouse, 42, of Lake Wylie, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC. He was born March 24, 1979 in Norfolk, Virginia, a son of Richard and Benita Chambers Brickhouse. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly A. Brickhouse. Arrangements will be private with the family.

***UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VETERAN -- KOREAN WAR *** Mr. William L. "Bill" Burgin, of Lake Wylie, SC passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC. He was born August 2, 1931 in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Bill is survived by his wife, Kay Burgin; his son, Bill Burgin, Jr. and wife, Amy; his stepson, Scott Smith and wife, Amber; Bill is also survived by 7 grandchildren.

Allen Nathaniel "Oop" Bailey, 65, of 304 Regal Road, Clover, SC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at White Oak Manor in York, SC.  He was born February 16, 1956 in York to the late Tommy and Mary Hemphill Bailey. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon graveside, Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Liberty Hill AME Zion Church in Lake Wylie, SC. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Friday, March 26th at the funeral home. Allen graduated from...

Little Angel Lenox Ace Culbreth went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. He was a son of Ladarionna Mitchell and Quantavis Culbreth. All services will be private with the family.

Mr. Richard Lee Pergande, 75, of 5881 Hidden Oaks Lane, Lake Wylie, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.  Born January 4, 1950 in Decatur, Illinois, he is a son of Richard Eugene Pergande and Helen Warnick Pergande. Services will be private with the family.

***KOREAN WAR VETERAN--ARMY*** Mr. Harry Gordon Rose, Jr., 89, of 52 6th Street, York, South Carolina, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at home.  Born April 3, 1931 in Bay City, Michigan, he was a son of the late Harry Garrett Rose and Agnes Yahn Rose. Services will be held later in Michigan.

Mr. Clayton Edward Martin, Sr., of 5111 Crawford Road, Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.  Arrangements will be private with the family.

     On August 17, 1945, Johnny Rufus Bowen, affectionately known to us as "JB," was born in McConnells, SC to the late James Madison and Thomasina Smith Bowen. He would be the first of eight children... THE LEADER OF THE PACK.      After a courageous battle with his illness, at the age of 75, Johnny peacefully entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Capital Caring Health in Washington DC. Johnny joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at...