Mr. Robert Jeffrey Grantham, age 63, of York, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Bratton Funeral Home, 1455 Filbert Hwy, York, SC 29745. A memorial service celebrating Rob’s life will begin at 12:00 Noon in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bruce Kiser officiating. Rob was born on February 16, 1963 in Baldwin County, Georgia. He was the son of Tommy Grantham and the late ...

James T. “Tom” Miller III, of Rock Hill, SC, formerly of Covington, GA, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. His loving sisters were by his side. To his family and friends, he was known affectionately as Tom and Uncle Tommy. Tom is survived by his sisters, Carolyn M. Kidwell of Charlotte, NC, and Sandra M. Sindell and her husband, John, of Rock Hill, SC; and by his sister‑in‑law, Belinda S. Miller of Decatur, GA. He is also ...

Mrs. Shirley Keller Smith, age 72, of York, South Carolina, passed away at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Temple Presbyterian Church (PCA), 1105 N Beersheba Rd, Clover, SC 29710. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Reverend Greg Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Beersheba Presbyterian Cemetery, 130 S. Beersheba Road, ...

On February 18, 2026, Ruth Parker Hudson left her earthly dwelling for her heavenly home. She was 77. Even as her memories faded and her thoughts became tangled like threads, the love she had for us remained. It was evident in the way her eyes lit up when we entered the room, in her attempts to communicate with us, and in the peaceful moments we shared in silence. Even though dementia altered the way the world knew her, it could never diminish who she was—a wife, mother, grandmother, ...

Mr. Arnold Wayne Moss, age 85, of Clover, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born on March 13, 1940, in York County, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Brady F. Moss and Marie Estelle McAbee Moss. He dedicated many years of his life to his career as a truck driver and proudly served his country in the United States Army. While he valued his work and service, Wayne’s greatest joy in life was his ...

Mr. Jeffrey Duncan Carmichael, age 61, of Rock Hill, SC passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Piedmont Medical Center in Fort Mill, SC. Jeffrey was born on July 29, 1964 in Annapolis, MD. He was the son of the late Robert Joseph Carmichael and Grace Evelyn Iglehart Carmichael. He was a supervisor of plant maintenance for W.R. Grace and was a member of Rawlinson Road Baptist Church in Rock Hill, SC. Jeffrey enjoyed welding and various metal work in his free time, and relaxed by ...

Ms. Vickie Jane Barnwell Johnson, age 72, of York, SC, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. A memorial service celebrating Vickie’s life will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Bratton Funeral Home, 1455 Filbert Hwy, York, SC 29745. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service. Vickie was born on June 19, 1953, in York, SC. She was the daughter of the late James Samuel Barnwell and Lillian Jane Stewart ...

Edward Massenburg Wood, Jr., 80, of Emporia, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Bratton Funeral Home; 1455 Filbert Hwy., York, South Carolina 29745 with a service to follow at 2pm with Rev. Mia Levetan officiating. Interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.  Born on July 7, 1945, Ed lived a life defined by hard work, curiosity, and a deep love of learning. He attended the University of ...

Mr. Lewis Brent Childers, age 52, of Smyrna, South Carolina, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 16, 2026. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Midway Baptist Church, 12984 State Hwy 55, York, SC 29745. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Reverend Jeff Gilfillian and Reverend Mark Dellinger officiating. Following the service, Brent will be laid to rest at his home in Smyrna, ...

With heavy hearts and a deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Mr. William “Bill” Calvin Youngblood Jr.  A United States Marine Veteran, a husband, devoted father to five daughters and a man whose strength, discipline and love shaped generations.  Born October 12,1947 to Mr. William Calvin Youngblood Sr. and Lola Fae Merrill Youngblood, Bill passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2026.  He was preceded in death by his father, ...