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Mrs. Phyllis Elizabeth Fugate Plageman, 79, of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Phyllis was born, October 21, 1944, in Kingsport, TN to the late James Edwin Fugate, and Elizabeth Click Fugate. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Fugate Hobson, and her brothers, J. E. Fugate, Jr. and Charles Fugate. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gerard "Jerry" H. Plageman, IV; her daughters, Jenifer Lynn Plageman-Davis (Kevin), Knoxville, TN, and Elizabeth Janine Plageman, Lake Wylie, SC; her two grandchildren, Eliza Lee-Luo Davis and Jackson Henry Niemiec. Phyllis grew up in Big Stone Gap, VA and...

Mrs. Phyllis Elizabeth Fugate Plageman, 79, of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Phyllis was born, October 21, 1944, in Kingsport, TN to the late James Edwin Fugate, and Elizabeth Click Fugate. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Fugate Hobson, and her brothers, J. E. Fugate, Jr. and Charles Fugate. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gerard "Jerry" H. Plageman, IV; her daughters, Jenifer Lynn Plageman-Davis (Kevin), Knoxville, TN, and Elizabeth Janine Plageman, Lake Wylie, SC; her two grandchildren, Eliza Lee-Luo Davis and Jackson Henry Niemiec. Phyllis grew up in Big Stone Gap, VA and...

Douglas Edward Ducsay passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 31, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Doug was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Edward and Elizabeth Ducsay on December 23, 1953. He married Louise Portman on August 23, 1975, and she survives in Lake Wyle, South Carolina. Other survivors include his daughter, Danielle of Wilmington, North Carolina; son, Johnathan (Elizabeth) of Charlotte, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Fitz and Cece Ducsay; sister, Dawn (Patrick) Gorman of Avon Lake, Ohio, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He is predeceased by his parents and in-laws Robert and Marie Portman. Doug was a graduate of Edison High School (1971)...

Mrs. Mary Katherine Demyan McCracken, 85, of Clover, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. McCracken was born on August 17, 1938, in South Haven, MI, to the late Joseph G. & Marie Fricke Demyan. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Jay McCracken. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Thomas Frederick McCracken, her daughter, Julie Ann Warner (Randy), Clover, SC, her grandchildren, Noelle Marie Warner, Natalie Grace Balcom (Jacob), Luke Daniel Warner (Danielle), and Marilyn Kate McCracken, her great-grandchild, Calvin Daniel Warner, her sister Sue Wrigley, and her brother, John Demyan (Patricia). Inurnment will...

Mr. George Thomas "Tom" Tipton, Jr. (age 81/82), of Lake Wylie, SC died on May 14, 2024, at his home in Lake Wylie. Born May 27, 1942, in Kingsport, TN to Helen S. Tipton (Weddle) and George Thomas Tipton. Mr. Tipton graduated from the Baylor School in Chattanooga and attended The University of Tennessee graduating from East Tennessee State University with a BS in Chemistry. Mr. Tipton was employed with Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN for 31 years and was the Northern Area Sales Manager at the time of his retirement. Mr. Tipton was an avid golfer who listened to old-time country music and enjoyed fishing with family and friends. Mr. Tipton was pre-deceased by his father,...

Mr. Chandler Eugene Gilleland, 45, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Gilleland was born December 10, 1978, in Charlotte, NC, to Elmer Eugene "Gene" Gilleland and the late Cynthia Dayle Pless Gilleland. Though Chandler's life was short lived, his kindness and generosity touched many. He was a happy loving spirit who enjoyed nature in all its beauty. He was an avid wakeboarder, snowboarder, arborist, loved to fish, and adored his family. He is survived by his father, Elmer Eugene "Gene" Gilleland, his sister Ashley Bolender and husband Jason Bolender of York, SC, his brother Josh Gilleland and wife Elissa Gilleland of Clover, SC, his brother Beau...

Mr. Chandler Eugene Gilleland, 45, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Gilleland was born December 10, 1978, in Charlotte, NC, to Elmer Eugene "Gene" Gilleland and the late Cynthia Dayle Pless Gilleland. Though Chandler's life was short lived, his kindness and generosity touched many. He was a happy loving spirit who enjoyed nature in all its beauty. He was an avid wakeboarder, snowboarder, arborist, loved to fish, and adored his family. He is survived by his father, Elmer Eugene "Gene" Gilleland, his sister Ashley Bolender and husband Jason Bolender of York, SC, his brother Josh Gilleland and wife Elissa Gilleland of Clover, SC, his bother Beau...

Jack Bean Sr., 92, of Clover, South Carolina, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC. Mr. Bean was born January 8, 1931, in Caldwell County, North Carolina, to the late Bascom Braswell Beane and Lettie Lissie Kaylor Beane. He is also preceded in death by four sisters, Hazel Brown, Lucille Beane, Mildred Monday, and Bennie Sue Rector and one brother, Perry Beane. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Jo Jones Bean, his daughter, Melinda Susan Newton (Ronnie), King's Mountain, NC, his son Jack Bean Jr. (Debra), Sharon, SC, and his granddaughter, Stephanie Jo Johnson (Caleb), Las Vegas, NV. After graduating high school Jack...

Mr. William Thomas Ferrell, 88, of York, SC, Monday November 6th, 2023 at his home. A memorial service was held, Wednesday, November 8th at 11 am at Christ Ridge PCA, Fort Mill, SC with the Rev. Michael Dixon officiating. Mr. Ferrell was born August 22, 1935 in Cayce, SC to the late Elva Oscar and Mary Propes Ferrell. He was an Air National Guard Veteran. Survivors are his wife of 68 years, Geralyn Griffin Ferrell; daughter Laurie F. Hawkins (Dennis) of York, SC and son Thomas Rhame Ferrell (Alisha) of Huntersville, NC; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a great grandson, Matthew Alex Newbern. Memorials may be made to Christ Ridge PCA P....

Sarah Duncan Robinson (89) of Irmo, SC passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 22, 2023. Sarah was born July 27, 1934, to A.L. and Vivian Duncan in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She graduated from Converse College and later received her Master's degree in Education. On August 31, 1957, Sarah married the love of her life, Lindsay Cody Robinson. Eventually settling in Irmo, South Carolina, Sarah and Cody raised their children, sang in the church choir, and played Bridge regularly. Sarah taught Senior English for twenty-five years at Irmo High School. Sarah loved to sing as a faithful choir member and, later, with the Connestee Chorale. She never gave up playing Bridge and loved...

Sarah Duncan Robinson (89) of Irmo, SC passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 22, 2023. Sarah was born July 27, 1934, to A.L. and Vivian Duncan in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She graduated from Converse College and later received her Master's degree in Education. On August 31, 1957, Sarah married the love of her life, Lindsay Cody Robinson. Eventually settling in Irmo, South Carolina, Sarah and Cody raised their children, sang in the church choir, and played Bridge regularly. Sarah taught Senior English for twenty-five years at Irmo High School. Sarah loved to sing as a faithful choir member and, later, with the Connestee Chorale. She never gave up playing Bridge and loved...

Mrs. Kathleen Mary Brimley Sawyer, 79, of York, SC, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Wellmore of Tega Cay. Kathleen was born April 23, 1944 in Hartford, CT to the late Austin and Amy O'Hearn Brimley. She was the widow of David Albert Sawyer. Kathleen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She raised her family in Hebron, CT where she was very active in the community and served as the Probate Judge for 10 years. In 1996, she and husband, David, moved to Bonita Springs, FL where Kathleen pursued a career in massage therapy and as a yoga instructor. Kathleen loved to spend time with family and friends at her cottage, for over 30 years, on Highland Lake in Stoddard, NH...

Mr. Richard Paul Jambora, 74, of York, SC, a Naval Veteran, formerly of Chicopee, MA, passed away October 18, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Jambora was born June 21, 1949, in Ludlow, MA, to the late Walter and Isabelle Czerniak Jambora. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Teresa Mougin Jambora; his brothers, Edward Jambora, and James Jambora; his sister, Regina (Ginger) Jambora Meadows; his bonus sons, Richard Jambora, Scott Jambora, and Brian Jambora; and his bonus grandchildren, Tyler Jambora, Jeremy Jambora, Gavin Jambora, and Mackenzie Jambora. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m., October 27, 2023, at M. L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, 4820 Charlotte Hwy., Lake...

Mr. Philip "Phil" Jacob Greenleaf, III, 60, of Lake Wylie, SC, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 14, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Phil Greenleaf was born May 17, 1963, in Chester, PA, to Delores Suzanne Heintz and the late Philip Jacob Greenleaf, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Melissa Anne Adams Greenleaf; his daughter, Jessica Anne Hayworth (Trevor), Lake Wylie, SC; son, Philip Jacob "PJ" Greenleaf, IV, (Elisabeth), Raleigh, NC; his mother, Delores Heintz; his sisters, Jennifer Packard, Lynne Rhodes, and Amanda Gorman; and his brothers, David Greenleaf, Paul Greenleaf, Brian Greenleaf, and Ira Rhodes.' Phil was a team player in every sense of the word, even...

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann "Betty" O'Donnell, 81, of Clover, SC, passed away peacefully Friday, October 13, 2023, at White Oak Manor, Rock Hill, SC. Mrs. O'Donnell was born December 14, 1941, in Cohoes, NY, to the late Romeo Joseph Couture and Anna Marie Larmore Daigneault and lived most of her life in Troy, NY. Betty was married to the love of her life, John O'Donnell, for 43 years before he passed away August 30, 2022. Betty worked at Union National Bank and later in her career went to work for the state, enjoying her work life and making many friends as a clerk with NYSHESC. Betty loved entertaining and hosting family and friends at her home on Christmas Eve and later in life on Christmas...

Mr. Aubrey Ney Couick, 89, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. A service will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Redeeming Grace Presbyterian Church, 4800 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, SC 29710 at 11:00 AM with the Reverend Devin Kahan officiating. Visitation with the family will precede the service and begin at 10 AM at the church. Interment will follow the service at Unity Associate Reform Presbyterian Church, 3495 Unity Church Road, Lancaster, SC 29720. Born on July 10,1934 in Union County, NC, Ney was the son of the late Aubrey David Couick and the late Maude Flowe Couick. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Harley Couick and...

Marian Ann Payne Howard, 85, died peacefully surrounded by her daughters and family, on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born February 11, 1938 in Sumter, SC, Ann was the daughter of the late Wade Albert Payne and Lillian Pauline Wells Payne. Ann graduated from Edmunds High School and Tuomey Hospital of Nursing in Sumter, SC. She was a graduate of Wofford College and the University of South Carolina. After a career in nursing and raising her family, Ann worked at Wofford College and then Spartanburg Area Mental Health. She was extremely devoted to the formation of an upstate homeless coalition. She received multiple awards and had a street named for her in the first housing development for...

Marian Ann Payne Howard, 85, died peacefully surrounded by her daughters and family, on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born February 11, 1938 in Sumter, SC, Ann was the daughter of the late Wade Albert Payne and Lillian Pauline Wells Payne. Ann graduated from Edmunds High School and Tuomey Hospital of Nursing in Sumter, SC. She was a graduate of Wofford College and the University of South Carolina. After a career in nursing and raising her family, Ann worked at Wofford College and then Spartanburg Area Mental Health. She was extremely devoted to the formation of an upstate homeless coalition. She received multiple awards and had a street named for her in the first housing development for...

Mrs. Betsy Lynn Grogg Weber, 51, of Clover, SC, formerly, Erie, CO, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Atrium Health, Pineville, NC after a long battle of complications related to CVID. Mrs. Weber was born February 29, 1972, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late James Royer and Phyllis Sue George Grogg. She is survived by her husband, Derek Duane Weber, her two daughters, Morgan Gray Weber and Lucy Kate Weber, and her brother, Eric Royer Grogg (Stacy). Betsy left a positive impact on everyone she met. She chose, no matter her circumstance, to live her life full of joy. Her joy came from her strong relationship with the Lord. Betsy was a school teacher for most of her career but she...

Ms. Betty Louella Robinson Ferguson, 94, of Clover, SC, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC. Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Woodside Cemetery with the Rev. Tresco Shannon officiating. The family will receive friends at the First United Methodist Church, 124 Bethel Street, Clover, following the service. Ms. Ferguson was born January 26, 1929 in York County, SC to the late William Franklin and Lillie Mae McClain Robinson. Betty was a lifelong resident of Clover and dearly loved her little town. She was a friend to all and loved everyone without reservation. Betty worked in the laundry business for many years and later...

Mr. Barton Dale "Mickey" Cherry, Sr., 78, of Clover, SC, passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Wayne T. Patrick House, Rock Hill, SC. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. His faith in God was steadfast and we know he is worshipping at the feet of our Lord now. His heart was like no other and he loved fiercely and without abandon. He was a father to those that needed one and his home was always open to everyone. He was a hard worker and you rarely saw him with clean hands. He will be greatly missed and the lives of those who love him will never be the same. Receiving of family and friends will be held from...