All Obituaries

Mr. Isaac Wright, 71, of 107 Cromer Street, Charlotte, NC, and formerly of York, SC, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Pruitt Health-Union Point in Monroe, NC. Funeral services will be graveside at 12:30 pm, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at St. James United Methodist Church in York, SC. Interment will immediately follow the service. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 12:30 prior to the service. Services will be streamed on www.facebook.com/WrightFH1914. Mr. Isaac C....

Mr. Elden Lanier, 79, of 907 E. Liberty Street, York, SC, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in his home surrounded by family.  He was born September 8, 1942 in Sharon, SC, a son of the late Louise (Spearman) Hinton. Elden had a heart of gold and loved everyone. He was firm in his faith. Elden loved to get out and walk as much as he could and he loved spending time with his grand babies. Elden helped raise so many and has touched so many hearts with his kindness. He will forever be...

James Henry "Parker" Burris was born on November 27, 1951 to the late Robert Burris and Emma Lawrence Burris.  Parker was a member of Green Pond Methodist Church, where he confirmed his faith. He was educated in the Clover School  District. Parker worked at the Victory Mill for 30 years in Gastonia NC.  He retired from Winthrop University in 2007 after 8 years, as a grounds keeper. He was a quiet man of few words, he meant what he said, a true man of his word....

Funeral services will be graveside, 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 16, 2021 at St. Luke #2 Baptist Church in Sharon, SC. A walk-thru will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Friday, October 15th at the funeral home. Joyce Ann Robbins, 65, of Sharon, SC passed away October 12, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.  She was born November 9, 1955 in York County, SC. She was a daughter of the late Martha Howell Anderson and George Washington Anderson. She was a 1973 graduate of York...

Mr. William B. Claridge, 72, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Lake Wylie, SC.  He was born in Fort Erie, Canada. Services will be held next week in New York State for him. Other information is pending at this time.

Ms. Norma Forney , 70, of 117 Belmont Mt Holly Rd, Belmont, departed this life on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Charlotte Health and Rehabilitation in Charlotte, NC.  She was born on December 8, 1950 to the late Carl Sr and Rosena Forney  in Belmont, NC.   Norma was a longtime employee of Charlotte Observer and a teacher for over 13 years for Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools and Gaston County Schools. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Belmont...

Mrs. Rosa Lee (Williams) Steele, 103, went to be with the Lord after over a century of living, on Wednesday, September 29th at her home. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 7, 2021 at New Home AME Zion Church in York, SC with Pastor H. A. Gregory presiding.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Mrs. Steele may be viewed from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, prior to the service. Mrs. Rosa Lee Steele, was lovingly known as “Roe” and “Rosey”, by...

Mrs. Cynthia Fondren, of 753 E. Old Limestone Road, York, SC passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.  No services will be held at this time.

Mrs. Christal Daneen Neal Threatt, 50, of 115 New Street, York, SC passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Atrium Health in Pineville, NC. Memorial services will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the funeral home.   Christal Daneen Neal Threat was born in York, SC on April 27, 1971.  She departed this life on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at Atrium Hospital in Pineville NC. Christal grew up in York County and attended both Clover and York schools, graduating from...

Mr. Timothy Allen Smith, 58, of 1217 Pegram Street, Charlotte, NC, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home.   All services will be private with the family. Timothy is preceded in death by his parents, Bill "Hook" Smith and Willie Mae Curry Smith; and his beloved dog and constant companion, Smokey. Surviving to cherish fond memories are two sisters, Susan Smith and Gaylon Cherry; two brothers, Billy Smith (Lucille) and Darby McDowell; his...