All Obituaries

Ronald Harvey, 68, of York, SC, passed away in his home on September 29, 2022, after a short but heroic battle with pancreatic cancer.  Ronald will be remembered for his honesty, his loyalty, his work ethic and his good advice.  He loved old TV shows like Matlock and In the Heat of the Night, and his favorite pastime was fishing on Lake Wateree.  He is survived by his son, David, his older brother, Gary, and his younger brothers, Chris, Michael and Jimmy, and many...

     Mrs. Mary Helen Howell Pharr was born September 13, 1941 in Hickory Grove, SC to the late John Henry and Cedalia Galmon Howell. She departed this life on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Rock Hill Post Acute Care Center, after an extended illness.      She was married to the late Arthur Pharr and grew up in a large family of eleven, receiving lots of love and devotion. She was educated in York County Public Schools, and later graduated from Cornerstone...

Mr. Haskell Phillip Miller, 73, of 206 S. Gum Street, Pageland, SC, and formerly of York County, SC, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Pageland Care Facility-Palmetto Oaks.  He was born August 29, 1949 in York County, SC. Due to the inclement weather, services will 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Wright Funeral Home Chapel in York, SC. Burial will follow at a later date at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Miller is preceded in death by his parents,...

Mrs. Mary Nelda (Briscoe) Thibodeaux, 82, of Church Point, Louisiana went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Lake Wylie, SC. Nelda was born on January 1, 1940 to the late Ollie Sr. and Iris (Brasseaux) Briscoe. She is preceded in death by two sons, Kurt Thibodeaux and Brian Thibodeaux in infancy; and her brother, Carol Briscoe. Nelda is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Dan) Wiggins, her grandchildren: Victoria and Avery Wiggins, Romni (Sain-R)...

It's with acceptance of our merciful Lord's Divine decree we announce the transition of Mark A. Armstrong (Muhammad Khabir Abdul Matin) to his final destination to our Lord Most high on September 14, 2022 at 8:00 am.  He is survived by his loving, loyal wife and best friend, Patricia Armstrong; eight loving children; and 24 adored grandchildren; 4 daughters-in-law; 2 sons-in-law; 2 siblings, Judith and Rob Armstrong, as well as many companions and community members. He was...

Jason Dover, 25, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 in Rock Hill, SC.  Born February 15, 1997 in Rock Hill, he was a son of Heather R. Adams and Robert "Jason" Dover. Tyler, as he was affectionately called, was always the life of the party.  He was so goofy and outgoing, and he always tried to make you laugh.  He always had encouraging words when you were down, and tried his best to lift you up. He was a very hard worker--often working 7 days a week from sun up to...

On the evening of August 27th, 2022 Kenneth Edward Newrones, age 61, passed away peacefully at home in Clover, SC after a four-year battle with cancer.   Born on Christmas Day 1960, baby Kenneth was the most precious gift. Naturally creative he enjoyed art, music and hands on projects. Ken married Cynthia Campagna in 1988 and started his family in Lakewood, Ohio. Always a hard worker, Ken spent much of his career as a member of the Sheetmetal Workers Local 33 Cleveland. He was a...

Mrs. Martha Elizabeth "Snooky" Thomasson, 93, of 302 Hunter Street, York, SC departed this life on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at White Oak Manor in York, SC.  Born September 2, 1928 in York, she was a daughter of the late Beaufort Montgomery and Ada Starnes Montgomery Allison. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 3, 2022 at White Hill AME Zion Church in York, SC.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00...

Mrs. Barbara L. (Richards) Brown, 59, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022.  She was a very family-oriented woman, and was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved her family, but she especially loved her grandchildren. Her love for her cats was also well-known. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Neal Brown; her son, James Jonathan Grant; two daughters, Barbara Lynn Grant and Robin Lounette Grant; thirteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; as...

                   Kristin Karla Wiley, of 331 Market Hall Place, Rock Hill, South Carolina passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Piedmont Medical Center.  She was born November 6, 1965 to Celestine Louise Tobe Wiley and the late Harry Lee Wiley, Jr. in Brooklyn, New York.            She was educated in Brooklyn, and graduated from South Shore High School.  After graduation, she worked several jobs...