Wayne Wingate (Wingate)

Heartbroken to learn this news. Ken was such a good person. As adults it was always a great pleasure to see him. I remember in high school going to his house where he would put a stack of records on and play the drums as each one played. I would sit therer in awe of his talent. Prayers for Janice and the family as they go through the grieving season. R. I. P. to my  friend , Kenny Cushman. 

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

Another message from Betty Mathis Diamond: Sorry to report another classmate has passed away. This morning Ken Cushman daughter, Jennifer, posted Ken had passed away. Janice Mitchell White messaged me to say: Ken had gone in hospital for stints to be put in, routine & all went well. He was at home, laid down to take a nap & never woke up. Very sad Father's Day& so unexpected. Will advise as I know anything else. Thanks 🙏 B

David Sealy

Praying for Ken’s family 

Deanna (Dee) Ratterree (Nobles)

I am so sorry to hear about Kenny who was a Central classmate.  Prayers for his family during this sad time.

George Crow

So sad.  Too many, too often.  Wasn’t Kenny our Student Body President?  Prayers for his dear family.  So hard, especially today being Father’s Day.

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

Thanks Linda George and Betty Mathis Diamond for sharing this information on FB.

Thomas Kenneth “Ken” Cushman, 70, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at his home in York.
A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Filbert Presbyterian Church with Rev. Wallace Tinsley and Rev. Dave Hall officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church until 6 PM,
Born December 2, 1947, Ken was the son of the late Thomas Augustus Cushman and Mildred Mullis Cushman. He was a member of Filbert Presbyterian Church and retired recently as the VP of Commercial Lines for Peoples First Insurance in Rock Hill. 
He is survived by his wife Janice Deas Cushman, children, Melissa Cushman Carroll (Rhett) of York, Jennifer Cushman Ramsey (Lee) of Sharon, Thomas Kenneth Cushman Jr. of York, sister Louise Cushman Stevens (Tommy) of Little River, SC, mother-in-law Edith Hope Deas of Rock Hill, SC, grandchildren, Cody Cushman (Kayla), Gracin Carroll, Lukas Carroll, Maddie Ramsey, and EmmiLee Ramsey, and one great grandson Clark Thomas Cushman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palmetto Pregnancy Center, 828 Lucas Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.
Bratton Funeral Home in York is serving the Cushman family.

Susan Wall (Bates)

With email, Facebook, instagram and 11 grandchildren, I don't get on this website very often. Yet I do appreciate all the hard work that Becky, Kay and Dee do to keep us all updated. With the recent passing of two classmates and spouses of classmates, it makes us realize how much closer we are to meeting our maker than we think. Only God knows how much time we have left here on Earth. So be kind, share God's love and live life to the fullest until it's time to change our address to Heaven! 

Dennis W. Haire

I don't know why Northside kids and Central kids knew each other even before high school - maybe it was the sports rivalry, maybe it was the girls at Central, maybe it was the fact that Ken Cushman's granddad ran Mullis's Store at the corner of N. Confederate and Willowbrook Ave. and it was a stopping off point on the way to Confederate Park.  Mr. Mullis was our scoutmaster at Northside Baptist.  I just know that when I started RHHS, I would have bet that in Webster's Dictionary that Kenny's picture would have been beside the word "cool".  Thougts and prayers to Janice and the family.

Robert Gantt

Ken Cushman was a great friend to so many. Talented musician, high school athlete and all around good guy. One of the neatest and most important things I know about Ken was that he knew the Lord personally. He absolutely loved his family and was so proud of them. Since my diagnosis a few months back Ken has reached out on numerous occasions and shared his faith and his time praying for my healing. I reviewed our recent text messages yesterday and it warmed my heart. The last correspondence was last Thursday. I consider it a privilege to have known Ken. All around great person. A great guy. A great friend. One thing I know for sure is that he is with the Lord today in Parsdise. Susan Wall is so right in her comments earlier we all have spent our time so far on this earthly site. The RHHS Class of 1966 has lost so many wonderful classmates lately. Our next address hopefully will be with Ken and the multitudes in Paradise. God Bless us all. 

Hilda Mangum (Hopper)

I too am just devastated. We were close in high school. I have many fond memories. I last saw Ken and Jan at our last reunion. We had such a GREAT time. I see his sister Lou at the beach frequently. Rest in peace my friend. We will meet again. Love to Jan and their family. 

Reba Jackson (Folsom)

My son called this morning to let me know his dad Rickey Folsom passed away yesterday.  

Deanna (Dee) Ratterree (Nobles)

I am so sorry to hear about Ricky.  This is the 3rd Central death in less than 3 weeks.  I lived around the corner from Ricky's house and was in several of our classes at Central. Prayers for the family.

Linda Greene (George)

Like Dee said, this is the third friend from our grammer school in a very short time. Ricky and I not only went to Central together, we grew up at Park Baptist Church together. though I haven't seen him in many years. I hope he had a good life.

Gail King (Davis)

D. Anne Bagley (Elliott)

I am sad and sorry to hear we have lost so many kind and dear friends this year. 

God bless these families.  Anne

Bill Mayo

Reba Jackson (Folsom)

I just learned the following about Rickey Folsom. He had less than $7 in the bank and a car worth around $500. 

This was posted by his daughter who is serving in the Army....

Any help is appreciated at this time to help with funeral expenses.  Funeral costs are over $10k. He wasn’t covered by any insurance. 
He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. 
He was an army vet, and served as a light wheeled mechanic for 10 years. He loved the brotherhood of his brothers at the VFW. 

Copy and Paste this link in your browser to make a donation.  

If the link is not working let me know.

https://www.facebook.com/donate/488188761602214/1668349713213275/ 

Jackie Kimbrell

Happy Birthday Wayne, Hope you and your wife are doing fine. Many more for you and her. Take Care!!!!!

Wayne Haselden

Thanks Jackie. We are doing fine. I hope that you and your family are doing well. I am really sad to hear about all of our classmates that have passed in the

past 3 weeks or so. 

Take care of yourself and I hope to see you at the next reunion.

Jackie Kimbrell

Wayne, it makes me sad too. I wonder who’s next! We all are getting OLD.

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

Thank you Wayne Wingate for letting us know of the death of Charles Gwin on June 2nd. Please pray for the Gwin family and all the other classmates that have died recently.

Charles Gourley Gwin, 70, husband of Linda Gwin, of Greenville, died Saturday, June 2, 2018. Born in Rock Hill, SC, he was a son of the late Cecil Belton and Etta Lee Norris Gwin. Charles was the owner of Bargain Christian Books, and also was a salesman for Snap-On Tools. He served as deacon at Reedy River Presbyterian Church. Charles was a lover of people and a servant of Christ. In addition to his wife of 50 years, he is survived by a son, Spencer Travin Gwin, of Greenville, and a sister, Della Gwin Hunsucker, of Catawba, SC. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul David Gwin and a sister, Gloria Elaine Faile. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast. 

Thomas Carter

I remember Charlie Gwin as one of the good guys who always had a smile

Thomas Carter

You could not help but like him

Thomas Carter

Instead of worrying about death, let’s be concerned about living and our relationships with our friends and loved ones. Enjoy life while you can

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

Happy 4th of July everyone. 

I would like to hear from you about your favorite pastime. We know Jimmy Vick enjoys riding his motorcyle. What are you up to these days that brings you joy?

Who will be the first to post a message?

Becky