All Obituaries

Carl Edward "Wormy" Eaton III, whose roots ran deep in Charlotte, NC soil, left this world to tend to the great restoration project in the sky on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on July 10, 1952, Carl was the son of the late Carl, Jr. and Frances Jacqueline Adams Eaton, and was a true Charlottean at heart. He was never one to "buck" his responsibilities, especially when it came to his passion for hunting and bragging on his trophies. A man of the earth, he...

Betty Louise Humbarger Geisler, 75, of Fort Mill, S.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan to the late Larry and Mary Humbarger.   Betty married the love of her life Marvin Henry Geisler on August 26, 1977. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Family was very important to her along with her faith in God. She was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan along with...

Darrell "Wayne" Kidd of Great Falls, SC, passed away on April 20, 2024 at the age of 75 after a long battle with cancer. Wayne was born on July 3, 1948 to the late William Floyd Kidd and Lila Carrouth Kidd. Wayne was in the Airborne Division of the Army during the Vietnam War where he earned various medals for commendable service. Following his service, he worked at Westinghouse for 37 years and then retired to enjoy what he loved the most - hunting, fishing, planting, animal...

Herbert (Herb) Meitzler Reid, Sr. passed away on April 19, 2024, at the age of ninety-one. He was born in Elmira, NY, on April 12, 1933, to Maybelle Gertrude Gaumer Meitzler and William Henry  Pitcher Reid, who preceded him in death.  Herb graduated from The University of Maryland with an electrical engineering degree. As a young man, he served in the US Army as a radar sergeant in Alaska. Later, he excelled in a career with NavAir (Patuxent River, MD), where he worked proudly for...

David Albert McBeth, a faithful servant of God, passed away on Friday, April 19th, at the age of 72, in Hendersonville, NC, doing what he loved most: serving our Lord Jesus Christ while helping prepare for camp. Born on May 23, 1951, in Plymouth, NC, to the late Albert Royston McBeth and Margaret Wolford McBeth, David spent his formative years in Riegelwood, NC, and later made his home in Wilmington, NC, before settling in Fort Mill, SC. David was not only a kind, respectful, and...

Michael "David" Melton, 73, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Born September 3, 1950, in Rock Hill, he was the son of the late David Edward "Bill" Melton and Sybil Faile Melton. David retired as a police officer from Rock Hill and York County. When not serving his community, David enjoyed going to Disney World, spending time in the mountains and watching movies. He is survived by his loving wife, Gwendolyn Hudson Melton; daughter, Rachael Elizabeth...

John Henry Splittorf, 80, of Catawba, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the presence of his daughter and niece. Raised in Mantua, Ohio, he was the son of the late Arthur and Henrietta Montjoy Splittorf. John honorably served his country through his time in the United States Army Security Agency. He was known best for his heart of gold and desire to do for others. His family, “his girls” were most important in his world. He found joy in the little things in...

Clayton Hugo Menéndez, 80, of Clover, SC, passed away on April 13, 2024 He took his last breaths surrounded by his family.  Words can’t describe how much we will miss him. He was born on January 25, 1944, in Guayaquil, Ecuador and became a US Citizen on December 9, 1970.  Clayton served in the Army from 1969 to 1991 and was a Gulf War Veteran.  He had a fulfilling career as a United States Postal Services Mail Carrier in Jersey City, NJ and a Coach Operator...

Pamela Sue (Repine) Elmore, resident of Sun City Carolina Lakes (Indian Land, SC), passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, after an intense battle with cancer for eight months. She was 75 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Floyd Elmore; her four children: Nathan (spouse, Amie), Alicia (spouse, David Pfahler), Joel (spouse, Ellen), and Jared; her seven grandchildren: Annalese Pfahler Pons (spouse, Tanner), Ellie Pfahler; Camden, Kate, and Jackson Elmore; and Indigo...