All Obituaries

Chester Rufus Donald Lipford, 71, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was the son of the late Robert Clyde Lipford and Ruby Odom Lipford Estes. He is survived by two sisters, Debra Holley (Jim) and Sherl Grant (Terrell) both of Chester. He was retired from the textile industry where he was a weaver. A memorial service will be held in the near future and the updated details will be available here soon. Pollard Funeral Home is serving the family.

William “Trey” Mobley, III, 32, stepped from this earthly life into the loving arms of the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was the son of Sylvia Maree Mobley of Chester and William A. “Bill” Mobley of Chester. He is also survived by two sons, Brayden Mobley and Xavier Craig; two grandmothers, Loretta Maree and Margaret Mobley, both of Chester; one sister, Hailey Reiss (Joe) of Rock Hill; one nephew, Connor Reiss; one aunt, Janice Smith. The memorial service...

Glynda Marie Russell, 43, passed away at Piedmont Hospital in Rock Hill. She was born in Rock Hill to the late Glenn Elliott Vogel and Rhonda McNinch Vogle. She is survived by two sons, Christian C. Russell of Clover, Zachary V. Russell of Maryland; one daughter, Breanna Russell of Due West, SC; two brothers, Carson Vogle of Clover,  Jason Vogel of Ft. Mill; five grandchildren, Dominic Childers, Embrie-Jay Childers, Lillian Palmer, Wrenleigh Palmer, Scarlett-Rae Russell. A Celebration...

Mr. Vincent “Catdaddy” Lee Welch, Jr., 65, a resident of Thomasville, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Novant Thomasville Medical Center following a brief illness.  He was born May 21, 1958, in Chester County, SC, to the late Vincent Lee Welch, Sr. and Mary Frances Carter Welch.  Vincent worked many years as a supervisor in the highway building industry.  He enjoyed talking about politics and history.  Vincent liked, music, old cars, fishing and...

Charalynn Leigh Halstead Worley, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Worley was born May 27, 1941 in La-Jolla, California and was a California high school graduate. She was a personal health caregiver and a professional wine taster. She enjoyed camping and her love was her family, especially her grandchildren. Ms. Worley is survived by two sons, Steven Russel Daniels of Coeur d’ Alene, Id, Johnny Michael Daniels of Coeur d’ Alene, Id.; two daughters, Penni...

Chester Michael Charles Gaston, 70, of Chester passed away in MUSC-Lancaster on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was the son of Virginia Roof Cameron of Chester and the late Ralph B. Gaston. He is also survived by two brothers, Jerald Gaston (Lori) and Larry (Gaston all of Chester. He was preceded in death by his step-father, James Ross Cameron, Jr. The graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Chester Memorial Gardens.

James “Jim” (Footsie) Pittman, 85, passed away May 15, 2023. He was an Air Force veteran, electrician, gospel singer, husband, father, Paw-Paw, uncle & brother-in-law. Mr. Pittman was a member of Chester First Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Isabel Ellis Pittman; children, Terry, Phillip, Pam, Maggie and Matthew; brothers, Willis & Grady; sister, Dotsy and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law. He was preceded in...

Tina Laws Bryant, 54, of Edgemoor passed away Sunday at MUSC-Lancaster. She was the wife of Tim Bryant. She is survived by her children, Whitney Bryant-Mathis (Tyler) of Chester, Nikki Phillips (Chris) and Beth James (AJ) both of Louisiana; father, John F. Laws (Martha) of Chester; brother, Franklin Laws (Krystal) of Chester; sisters, Belinda Laws (Chris) of Chester, Laurie Shugart (Todd) of Catawba, Angel Laws (Todd) of Lando, 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; lots of nieces and...

LancasterRichard Reece Hopkins, 57, of Lancaster passed away May 13, 2023. He was the son of Judy Ellis Owens of Richburg and the late Nick Hopkins. He is also survived by his son, Austin Hopkins of Lancaster; three brothers, Kenneth O. Hopkins (Gail) of Great Falls, Thomas Nick Hopkins (Christy) of Bethune, Edward Mosley of Pageland; grandchildren, Abbygail Cauthen, Carson Cauthen, Bryson Cauthen, Dylin Presley and a number of nieces and nephews.Mr. Hopkins was a Christian and a carpenter....

Chester A family hosted memorial service will be held privately. Crystal Dawn Melton, age 47, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023. She was the daughter of Peggy Smith Melton Morrison of Chester and the late Donnie G. Melton, Sr.  Crystal is also survived by two daughters, Brianna Melton and Khloe H. Martinez; two brothers, Dustin Morrison and Donnie G. Melton, Jr.; four sisters, Kristy Melton, Michelle Huffstetler, Brandy Melton and Rebecca Barrett all of Chester. She was preceded in...