Thomas Leland Grant, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Thomas Leland Grant, Jr. “Big Boy”, age 70, passed away in MUSC-Lancaster on Feb. 18, 2026. He was the widow of Margaret Mobley Grant and the son of the late Maxine Stapleton Grant & Thomas L. Grant, Sr. He is survived by one sister, Shirley Palmer of Chester.
He was a graduate of Chester County schools and self-employed. Thomas was of...
Emma "Lisa" Bigger
Feb 11, 2026
We share news of the passing of Emma "Lisa" Bigger, on February 11, 2026. She passed comfortably in the company of friends in Nashville, Tennessee after a long, brave battle with disability and a short illness.
Born in Chester, South Carolina on June 10, 1966, she was raised by her Aunt Ruby and made many friends there. She loved to read...
Robert Stephen Hill
Feb 6, 2026
Robert Stephen Hill—"Uncle Steve" to his immediate family—was born August 7, 1951, and passed peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. He was 74 years old.
Robert, as he was known publicly, served in the United States Navy as an MM2 (Machinist's Mate Second Class) before building a career—first at Central Trane Heating & Air...
Vickie Miller
Feb 2, 2026
Vickie Miller, 74, passed away Feb, 2, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Roy Coleman Houston and Emily Jane West Houston. She is survived by one son, Steve D. Miller and wife Jennifer of Rock Hill; one daughter, Emily Diggs and husband Bill of Chester; her companion David May of Pineville, NC; four grandchildren, Tyler Diggs and wife...
Michael T. East, Jr
Jan 31, 2026
Michael T. East, Jr., 49 passed away January 31, 2026 in Piedmont Medical Center. He was the husband of Kim East to whom he was married 20 years and the son of the late Gloria Roberts East. In addition to his wife he is survived by his father and step mother, Michael T. & Jane East, Sr.; sons, Bryson East,...
William Hall Stephenson
Jan 18, 2026
William H. Stephenson, 84, passed away Sunday morning. He was the husband of Betty Clack Stephenson. He is also survived by one daughter, Bonnie Brantley and husband Roger of Chester; one brother John Edgar Stephenson and wife Kay of Chester; three sisters, Mary Rose Millsap (Alvin), Linda Ashley and Tammy Price all of Chester; four grandchildren, Michelle, Mitch, Jessica and...
Felix Alvarez
Jan 17, 2026
With unimaginable heartbreak, we announce the passing of Felix Alvarez who was taken from this world far too soon on January 17th, at just 18 years old.
Felix was the beloved son of Kandi Alvarez and the late Marco Alvarez. To his mom, he was lovingly known as Fefe, Fiddle Diddle, and Fe-Diddle, names that carried the tenderness, joy, and bond...
Michele Adkins Hall
Jan 17, 2026
Michele Adkins Hall, 54, of Chester passed away Saturday, January 17th in MUSC-Lancaster after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Nathan Adkins and Joan A. Adkins. She is survived by one son, Michael Adkins; siblings, Vella Barefoot, Jody Hobbs, Elizabeth Bryson, Vickey Limes, Cynthia Bennett, Dave Davidson, Patricia Mule and Thomas Davidson; several nieces and nephews;...
Melissa Moss
Jan 14, 2026
Melissa Blackwell Moss, 56, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness. She was born in Lancaster and the daughter of the late John Thomas Blackwell and Sylvia Davis Blackwell. She is survived by one son Charles E. Moss, III of Ft. Lawn; one daughter, Christina Moss of Great Falls; one brother, Steve Blackwell of Great Falls; two grandchildren, Carli Humphries...
Mary Talbert
Jan 8, 2026
Mary Ruth Moseley Talbert, 89, of Chester, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. She was the beloved widow of J.W. Talbert.
Mary was born in Lancaster County to the late Lee F. Moseley and Susie Stevenson Moseley. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered around faith, family, and love. Mary was known for her...
Nadine Yarborough
Dec 24, 2025
Nadine Yarborough, passed away on December 24, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Edward Oneal Yarborough; her daughter, Tracey Yarborough; great-great niece & nephew, reared as grandchildren, Nora-Ashley Lawson & Brandon McGowan Lawson; and one brother, Marion Tinsley. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Maxine Windsor, Jeanette Britt and Douglas Tinsley; half siblings, Sarah...
Terry Doster
Dec 21, 2025
Terry Collett Roof Doster, 79, of Chester, passed away on December 21, 2025, after a series of health complications.
Born on October 23, 1946, in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Glenn Roof and Beatrice Julie Bigham Roof. Terry attended Chester County Schools and went on to a long and proud career at Essex, where she eventually retired....
Edwin Shane Polk
Dec 20, 2025
Edwin Shane Polk, widower of Carol McKeown Polk passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He is survived by one son, Kevin Polk (Ashley); one daughter, April Wines (Josh); grandchildren, Devin Polk, Haley Polk, Ava Polk, Ryan Polk, Michael Wines, Aubrey Wines and Jacob Wines; one brother, Curtis Polk. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Edwin...
Joe Bundy Caston, Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
Joe Bundy Caston, Jr., 74, passed away Wednesday. He was the husband of Opal Rose Mobley Caston. Joe was the son of the late Corrine McGee Caston and Joe Bundy Caston, Sr. In addition to his wife he is survived by four sons, Steven Caston (Linda) of Chester, Christopher S. Caston (Stephanie) of Chester, Josh Collins (Erica) of Rock Hill,...
Valerie Marie Bayes
Dec 13, 2025
Valerie Marie Bayes, 61, passed away Saturday in a local hospice facility. She is survived by her mother, Valerie Cannons Sasnett of Florida; one son, Reginald I. Bayes of Lancaster, SC; two daughters, Barbara E. Hillie (Preston) of Chester, SC, Megan E. Torres (Margo) of Mt. Crogan, SC; one brother, Wayne Sasnett (Seana) of Winter Haven, Fla.; one sister, Deborah...
Robert Claude Wade, Sr.
Dec 6, 2025
Robert C. Wade, Sr., 66, passed away Saturday, December 6th. He was the son of the late Ronald Douglas Wade and Annie Florie Wade. Mr. Wade is survived by two sons, German Gil (Sonia) of Inman, SC, Robert Wade ,Jr. (Kristie) of Chester; four daughters, Jennifer Howell (Judah) of Edgemoor, SC, Sharon Sowell (Martice) of Jefferson, SC, Carmen Wade...
Nathan Dale Adkins
Dec 3, 2025
Nathan D. Adkins is the son of the late Mike and Gladys Arthur Adkins. He is the widow of Joan A. Adkins. He is survived by his children, Michele Hall, Vella Barefoot, Jody Hobbs, Elizabeth Bryson, Vickey Limes, Cynthia Bennett, Dave Davidson, Patricia Mule and Thomas Davidson. His surviving grandchildren are, Michael Adkins, Harley Davidson, Stephen Grose, Albert Grose,...
Christine (Shaffery) Collinge
Dec 1, 2025
Christine Collinge, 73, passed away Monday. She was the wife of Wood "Woody" Collinge, III of the home. She is also survived by her stepmother, Anna Shaffery; three sons, Channing, Troy and Shawn Collinge; one daughter, Edwa Collinge; two brothers, Steve and Bill Shaffery; one sister, April Shaffery; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Christine was preceded in death by her parents,...
Clyde Sherman Johnson
Nov 22, 2025
Clyde S. Johnson, 86, passed away early Saturday. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Dove Johnson of the home; his children, Mitchell W. Johnson (Lisa), Randall K. Johnson, Sharon Ledbetter (Mark), Karen J. Wright (Donnie), Tammie J. Jacobs (Todd) all of Chester, Sherry Crane (Charles) of Prattsville, Alabama. His surviving grandchildren are, Joy, Heather, Willow, Mary, Whitney, Melissa,...
John Franklin Jourdan
Nov 15, 2025
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, Mr. John Franklin "Frank" Jourdan, 89, of Chester, went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side. He was the son of the late John Baptist and Juliette Wylie Jourdan. He is survived by his wife, Shelby Hunter Jourdan of the home; two daughters, Christe Allison and husband Joe Allison...
