Bratton Funeral Home

Former Democratic South Carolina U.S. Congressman John McKee Spratt, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 14, 2024, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. The visitation is Tuesday, December 17th, from 6pm to 8pm at the breezeway and Lady's Parlor at the First Presbyterian Church, 10 West Liberty Street in York, SC. The funeral is Wednesday, December 18th, at 1pm, also at First Presbyterian Church in York, with a burial service following at Rose Hill Cemetery on East Madison, East Liberty, and Cemetery St. in York. A reception is likely to follow, with details TBD. John was born in 1942 to Jane Love Bratton Spratt and John McKee Spratt, Sr., in...

Norma Steele Holland passed away peacefully on the evening of July 22, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Centre in Rock Hill, SC, after a courageous two-year battle with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Born on July 11, 1949, in Gastonia, NC, she was the beloved daughter of Wylie Clarence Steele and Juanita Bumgardner Steele. Norma is survived by her sister-in-law Beth Simmons Steele, wife of her late brother Donald Richard Steele; sister-in-law Cathey Holland Heffner, wife of her late brother-in-law Paul Heffner; and brother-in-law Clyde Allen Holland. Affectionately known as Norma Jean by her numerous aunts, uncles, and over fifty cousins. Norma Jean took great pride in having nine double...

Ms. Glenda Carol Flegal Dougherty, age 87, of Pineville, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at White Oak Manor of York, SC. Glenda was born on June 14th, 1936 in Clearfield, PA. She was the daughter of the late Gerald Athol Flegal and Elsie Viola Parker Flegal and was the widow of James Frederick Dougherty. She is survived by her sons, James Michael Dougherty (Shirley), William Athol Dougherty (Kathleen), and Lawrence Keith Dougherty (Dee); her grandchildren: James (Jillanne), Catherine (Matt), John (Melanie), Bryan, Kelly, Janelle, Sean (Jocelyn), Eric (Patricia), Jason (Erin), Brandon (Britni), and Shawna (Raymond); and her great grandchildren: Aaron, Brittney, Austin, Kayla, Anthony,...

Ms. Judy Kay Potts Brown, age 60 of Gastonia, NC passed away on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at Peak Resources in Gastonia, NC. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 at Lakeview Memory Gardens, 1774 Filbert Hwy York, SC 29745. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the burial. Judy was born on June 20th, 1963 in Gastonia, NC. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Potts, Jr. and Helen Goble Potts. She worked as a housekeeper for surrounding nursing homes and attended South Gastonia Church of God Church. Judy is survived by her daughter, Deanna Brown; her son, Joey Camp and his wife, Katherine; her five grandchildren: Tyier Camp,...

Mr. George Alden Mayhew, age 70, of Clover, SC and formally of Kingston, NH, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. George was born on January 9th, 1953 in Exeter, NH. He was the son of the late Karl Myron Alden and Edna Mitchell Alden Mayhew. George was a former assistant road agent of the Kingston Highway Department and a former deputy chief of the Kingston Fire Department. He enjoyed fireworks and woodworking and was a veteran of the US Coast Guard. George is survived by his wife, Debra Crescentini Mayhew; his sons, Paul Mayhew and Kevin Mayhew; his grandchildren, Makayla, Brayden, and Sophie Mayhew; and his sister, Karen Poole (Robert). In addition to his parents, George was...

Jay Lindsey Morrison, 78, York, SC, formerly of Centerville, OH, passed away October 16, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC. Born in Columbus, OH, on May 16, 1945, he was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Evelyn Morrison, Ashville, OH. He is survived by his wife, Miriam, of 53 years; two children Nathan (Sharon) Morrison, York, SC; and Amy (Marc) Fingerhut, Carlsbad, CA; six grandchildren - Noah, Lindsey, and Molly Morrison, and James, Jacob, and Lauren Fingerhut; a sister, Kaye Griesheimer, Tempe, AZ; brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Patty Neiman, Westerville, OH; sister Mary Jane Neiman, Hilliard, OH; and many dear friends in Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, and...

Jay Lindsey Morrison, 78, York, SC, formerly of Centerville, OH, passed away October 16, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC. Born in Columbus, OH, on May 16, 1945, he was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Evelyn Morrison, Ashville, OH. He is survived by his wife, Miriam, of 53 years; two children Nathan (Sharon) Morrison, York, SC; and Amy (Marc) Fingerhut, Carlsbad, CA; six grandchildren - Noah, Lindsey, and Molly Morrison, and James, Jacob, and Lauren Fingerhut; a sister, Kaye Griesheimer, Tempe, AZ; brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Patty Neiman, Westerville, OH; sister Mary Jane Neiman, Hilliard, OH; and many dear friends in Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, and...

Joseph Louis Versen, Jr. age 78, of York, SC passed away on Friday, September 29th, 2023. Joe loved a party and said he would like to be able to attend his own funeral! We are planning to have a celebration of his life that would make him proud. Join us for a memorial service at 4:30 pm on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 22 E. Liberty St. York, SC, with Pastor Wanda Altman-Shirah officiating. Afterwards, we invite you to join us in continuing the celebration with music, storytelling and cold beer at Spring Lake Country Club, 1375 Springlake Rd. York, SC. Joe was born on September 18th, 1945 in Vicksburg, MS. He was the son of the late Joseph Versen, Sr....

Derek Todd Smith, age 53 of Clover, SC passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, September 29th, 2023. Derek was born on March 28th, 1970 in Merridan, CT. He is the son of Todd and Sheilla Rose Smith and the husband of Katie Elizabeth Brown Smith. In addition to his parents and wife, Derek is survived by his children, Jonah Capousis and Zella Capousis; sister, Gretchen Smith (Tony); nephews, Nathan and Reilly; and his sidekick and best fur friend, "Butch". In memory of Derek Smith, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society (Ear, Nose and Throat) PO Box 1455 Charlotte, NC 28210. A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may...

Mr. David Glenn Blake, age 82 of York, SC passed away at his home and surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 7th, 2023. The family will receive friends from 2-3PM on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 at Filbert Presbyterian Church in the church's fellowship hall. The funeral service will begin at 3 PM in the church sanctuary with Pastor Dave Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sharon, SC. David was born on July 2nd, 1941 in Gastonia, NC. He was the son of the late Paul William Blake and Essie Mize Blake and the widower of Linda Collins Blake. He retired from Duke Energy and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church in Sharon, SC. David is...

Mrs. Melinda "Mindy" Nealeigh A. Kuhn, age 65, of York, SC passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 4th, 2023. The family will receive friends from 10-11 am on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at Bratton Funeral Home, 1455 Filbert Hwy York, SC. The funeral service will begin in the funeral home chapel at 11 am with Dr. David Oyler officiating. The burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Rock Hill, SC. Following the burial, the family invites friends to the home for a meal and to share stories about Mindy's life. Mindy was born on January 18th, 1958 in Columbus, OH. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas R. Nealeigh and Marylin Fambrough Nealeigh. She graduated from...

Betty Darlene Clifton Tate Batchelder, age 94, of Rock Hill, SC passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Rock Hill Post Acute Care Center in Rock Hill, SC. Betty was born on November 6, 1928 in Shawnee, OK. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Joseph Clifton and Grace Hopkins Clifton and was the widow of her first husband, John Bruce Tate and her second husband, David Batchelder. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater, OK. Betty is survived by her children, Ronald Gregg Tate (Kathy) of Howard, OH, Cynthia Lynn Blackburn (David) of Rock Hill, SC; her grandchildren: Jacob Blackburn, Thomas Blackburn, Rachel Blackburn, and Joseph Blackburn; and her great...

Dr William Bonner Thomason entered into eternal rest with his Lord on July 15, 2023. Dr William Bonner Thomason was born May 22, 1936 to William Love Thomason and Agnes McGill Thomason in York, South Carolina. Dr. Thomason was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He waspredeceased by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Amick Thomason. He is survived by his son, William Bonner Thomason Jr. (Lanier) of York, SC, and daughter, Lena Elizabeth Thomason (Vikram) of Las Vegas, Nevada, and three grandchildren, Frances Harvey Thomason Light (Brandon), Sidney Lanier Love Thomason, and William Bonner Thomason III. Dr Thomason graduated from York High School in York, South Carolina, in 1954. While in...

Mr. Jerry Pinkney Dover went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, June 19th unexpectedly. He was born August 23rd, 1942 to the late Thomas L. Dover and Fulvia Kiser Dover in Blacksburg, SC. He leaves behind the love of his life, Brenda Broome Dover; sons, Matt Dover (Christina), Clint Dover (Kara); granddaughters, Olivia and Natalie Dover; sister-in-law, Anna Dover; and nephews Tom Dover (Deb) and Chuck Dover of York. He was preceded in death by his only brother, Charles L. Dover. Jerry graduated from the University of South Carolina with a pharmacy degree and opened an independent pharmacy in Stanley, NC. In addition, he started businesses in Dallas, Gastonia, Cleveland, and...

Mr. Jerry Pinkney Dover went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, June 19th unexpectedly. He was born August 23rd, 1942 to the late Thomas L. Dover and Fulvia Kiser Dover in Blacksburg, SC. He leaves behind the love of his life, Brenda Broome Dover; sons, Matt Dover (Christina), Clint Dover (Kara); granddaughters, Olivia and Natalie Dover; sister-in-law, Anna Dover; and nephews Tom Dover (Deb) and Chuck Dover of York. He was preceded in death by his only brother, Charles L. Dover. Jerry graduated from the University of South Carolina with a pharmacy degree and opened an independent pharmacy in Stanley, NC. In addition, he started businesses in Dallas, Gastonia, Cleveland, and...

Mr. Douglas "Doug" Roland Eaves, Sr. age 86, of York, SC passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 18th, 2023. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at Bratton Funeral Home, 1455 Filbert Hwy York, SC. The funeral service will begin at 2 pm in the funeral home's chapel with Pastor Mark Dellinger and Pastor Mike Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens in York, SC. Doug was born on January 29th, 1937 in Bessemer City, NC. He was the son of the late Douglas Fred Eaves and Mary Elizabeth Millen and was the widower of Lillian Heffner Eaves. Doug served briefly in the US Army, worked in the Cotton Mills before retiring, and...

Ms. Mildred Leopard Patrick, age 89, formally of York, SC passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Brandon Wilde Pavilion in Augusta, GA. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Rose Hill Cemetery in York, SC with Pastor Matt Burrell officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the committal. Mildred was born on October 12, 1933 in the Township of Beech Springs, SC. She was the daughter of the late Elbert Garland Leopard and Geneva Brown Leopard and the widow of Dr. John Ackerman "Jack" Patrick, Jr. Mildred was an active church member at First Presbyterian Church in York. She was a graduate of North Greenville Junior College and Furman...

Mary Eliza Smarr Bankhead, 87, passed away on May 12, 2023 at her home in Sharon, SC from vascular dementia. Born on May 29, 1935, in Hickory Grove, SC to the late Grace Goforth Smarr and A.W. Smarr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles, Jr. and her siblings, Colonel Albert Smarr, Jr., Myrle Jett, Frances Brown, Margaret McClure, and Bill Smarr. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She married Charles Bankhead Jr. in 1955, and they were happily married for 63 years. They raised three daughters together, Becky (Keith) Boone, Beverly Beasley, and Julie (Scott) Bankhead, and were loving grandparents and...

Mr. James "Frank" Franklin Dickson, age 92 of York, SC passed away on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 10 am on Friday, May 12th, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church, 10 West Liberty St. York, SC, with Pastor Nick Setzer officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens where the family will receive friends following the committal. Military Honors will be performed by VFW Post 12136 Honor Guard to conclude the graveside service. Frank was born on August 27, 1930 in York, SC. He was the son of the late Edward Meek Dickson and Margaret Jane Currence Dickson. He was a graduate of Clemson University, class of 1958 and retired from the SCDOT (South Carolina...

Roger Lee Updike, age 84, of Summerfield, FL passed away at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC on Saturday, April 15th, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10 am on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd. Columbia, SC 29229. Roger was born on April 27th, 1938 in Fairmont City, MN. He was the son of the late Rhoda M. Updike and the widower of Erika Nikolaus Updike. He proudly served 26 years in the US ARMY reaching the rank of E8 Master Sgt. He served in both the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. After retirement, Roger and Erika enjoyed traveling the world together. Roger leaves behind his son, Rodney Updike and his wife, Lisa; and his...

Sheldon Craig Monteiro, 71, of York, SC passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Sheldon was born on April 22, 1951 in Syracuse, NY. He was the son of the late Alfred and Doris Sheldon Monterey. Sheldon worked for and retired from Jefferson County, New York Highway department. He was in the U. S. Navy Seabee Reserves for 30 years before retiring as a Command Master Chief. Sheldon is survived by his children Sheri C. Browne (Timothy), Stacey Holden, Michael Holden, Jason Holden (Jannah), as well as his sister Tonia Burke, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Sheldon was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Monteiro, and his brothers-in-law, Tom...