A Simple Service

A Simple Service "Dignified... yet simple." Also located at:
700 S. New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC 28053
704.865.3451

515 N. Central Avenue
Belmont, NC 28012
704.825.5301

A Simple Service is a family-owned funeral home with a commitment and legacy of serving others, providing families with the utmost compassionate, dignified, and affordable care.

Rev. Wayne Coleman Dills, 97, of Fort Lawn, SC, left us for his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.Wayne was born o...
06/17/2026

Rev. Wayne Coleman Dills, 97, of Fort Lawn, SC, left us for his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Wayne was born on Tuesday, May 14, 1929, in Gastonia, NC, to the late John Thaddeus and Addie Lunsford Dills. He was a devoted member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Fort Lawn, SC. He served as the pastor of Center Grove Baptist Church for over twenty years. Prior to God’s calling, Wayne worked as a machinist.

In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by both of his wives, Kathryn and Elizabeth Dills.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Danny Wayne Dills (Kay); beloved grandchildren, Heather Dills Wilson (Mike), Erin Smith (Steve), and Ashley Denton (David); six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other family members and dear friends.

A funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church (531 Edwards Rd., Fort Lawn, SC 29714) at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the sanctuary. Pastors Lynn Hough, Larry Small, and Tim Laramore will be officiating. Wayne will be laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery, also in Fort Lawn, SC, immediately following the service. Pallbearers Ashton Best, David Denton, Eli Wilson, Mark Nantz, Mike Wilson, and Steve Smith will honorably provide the care and placement of Wayne’s worldly remains to his final resting place next to his beloved wife, Elizabeth.

In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation in his memory to Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Online condolences can be made by visiting the funeral home website at the link listed below:

https://www.asimpleservice.com/memorials/wayne-dills/5721671/

Arrangements are under the direction of A Simple Service Burial & Cremation of Lancaster, SC.

Families considering cremation find comfort when they include traditional funeral services. A visitation and celebration...
06/17/2026

Families considering cremation find comfort when they include traditional funeral services. A visitation and celebration of life benefit everyone in the healing process. To discover the Traditional Cremation, call A Simple Service Burial and Cremation at (803) 283-3344 and meet with Funeral Director Chad Cotton.

Rev. Andrew Van Allen, affectionately known as “Andy”, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 14, 2026.Andy...
06/15/2026

Rev. Andrew Van Allen, affectionately known as “Andy”, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Andy was born on Sunday, July 18, 1937, in Pioche, NV, to the late Charles and Bessie Moon Van Allen. Throughout Andy’s life, his love for Christ and his dedication to faith have always shown brightly. The very model of a true “soldier of the cross”, he pastored numerous Pentecostal Holiness churches, including the Lancaster Pentecostal Holiness Church, as well as in Sumter, SC. From there, he served for countless years of missionary work in the Philippines, Trinidad, and Guyana. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, who took great pride in caring for his family. A hardworking man, during his lifetime, he opened small businesses on the side to help provide for his family of seven. In his free time, he loved boating, fishing, and spending time with his family. Andy leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and a testament of faithfulness to be cherished by those he knew.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Bishop, and a grandson, Caleb Cartright.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife with whom he shared sixty-sevens years of love, Virginia Van Allen; children, Jackie Van Allen Rhoden (Gerald), Timothy Van Allen (Norma), Charles "Chuch" James Van Allen, Melody Van Allen Deese (Ossie), and Judy Van Allen Cartright (Tony); grandchildren, Nicholas Rhoden, Christian Rohden, Alice Ann Anderson, Derek Allen Mahaffey, Alaina Nicole Hickman, Charles Tyler Van Allen (Emily), Arieana Van Allen, Jeremiah Bryant, Kristy Deese Hart (Titus), Charity Deese King (Chason), Colby Cartright and Kyndra Shurtliff (Derik); great grandchidren, Lexi Rhoden, Jonah Rhoden, Donnavon Cole, Kayla Williams, Nathan Williams, Sebastian Van Allen, Finn Van Allen, Noa Van Allen, Luke Van Allen, Jayde Cartright, Harper Cartright, and Laney Rooker; as well as two great great-grandchildren, Elliot James Williams and Salem Cole Davis.

A chapel memorial service with military honors will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:00 am, at A Simple Service Burial & Cremation (201 N. Catawba St., Lancaster, SC 29720), with Rev. Ossie Deese officiating. A reception will be held in the funeral home's banquet hall immediately following the service. Andy will be laid to rest privately at Ft Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia, SC, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the hospice staff of Pruitt Health – Rock Hill, SC, for the compassionate care they provided Andy in his last days.

https://www.asimpleservice.com/memorials/andrew-van-allen/5721016/

Arrangements are under the direction of A Simple Service Burial & Cremation of Lancaster, SC.

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06/15/2026

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06/12/2026

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06/10/2026

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Maureen McGarry Cymbalisty, 73, of Lancaster, SC, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.Maureen was born on S...
06/08/2026

Maureen McGarry Cymbalisty, 73, of Lancaster, SC, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Maureen was born on Sunday, April 5, 1533, in Livingston, NJ, to the late John McGarry and Sally Cummings. Maureen lived a life filled with love, curiosity, and simple joys that brought happiness to those around her. She found great comfort and delight in caring for her plants. Whether tending a garden or nurturing a favorite houseplant, she appreciated the beauty and tranquility that nature provided. Her home was often filled with greenery, reflecting her gentle spirit and love of life. An avid reader, Maureen especially enjoyed the novels of James Patterson. She could often be found with a good book in hand, eagerly turning pages and sharing her favorite stories with family and friends. Above all, Maureen cherished her beloved dogs, Bella and JC. They were constant companions who brought her endless joy, comfort, and unconditional love. Her bond with them was a testament to her compassionate heart and deep affection for animals. Maureen will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the quiet happiness she found in the things she loved most. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, John Timan.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of fifteen years, Kenny Cymbalisty; daughters, Trina Vaka, Jesse T. Mangione (Anthony), and Lauren Zimmerman (Scott); step-son, Jared Cymbalisty (Natalie); sisters, Cookie McGarry and Sally Ferry; grandchildren, Haley, Hunter, Trey, Hudson, Harper, Tess and Jack; also left to cherish her memory are numerous other family members and dear friends.

Online condolences can be made by visiting the funeral home website at the link listed below:

https://www.asimpleservice.com/memorials/maureen-cymbalisty/5716075/

Arrangements are under the direction of A Simple Service Burial & Cremation of Lancaster, SC.

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