All Obituaries

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...

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...

Felix Zayas, age 45 of San Juan, Puerto Rico passed away on April 12, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness, strength, and love.   Felix was born to Jose Filibert Zayas (Father) and Eugenia A. “Rubia” Hernandez (Mother) on January 18, 1979, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.   He grew up in Christian Day Academy and finished High School in Bonneville Academy. He also pursued a degree in Business and Marketing from the Inter American University of...

Jeanette Francis Lucey, 76, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  Born in Bangor, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Alberta Francis.  She grew up on Indian Island and was a member of the Penobscot Tribe.  Jeanette spent her career in Telecommunications.  When not working, she enjoyed reading her Bible and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald James “Don” Lucey; son, Sean Patrick...

William Edward (Eddie) Weldon, of Fort Mill, SC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Pearl of Fort Mill.  He was 80 years old. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Unity Presbyterian Church in Fort Mill, SC with Reverend Dr. Matthew Rich officiating.  There will be a reception at the church immediately following the service. Eddie was born in Darlington, SC, and grew up in Hartsville, SC.  Eddie was the son of the late...