Jonathan Chase Brown
Oct 13, 2026
Jonathan Chase Brown, also known as Chase "Cauliflower" Brown passed away late Tuesday.
Of Chase's many activities throughout his life, he prioritized above all else that of a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Aleeia Bolton Brown, and father to his daughter, Emmanuelle Joette Brown "Emma-Jo."
Chase is also survived by his father, Ronald S. Brown of Easley; one sister, Kortney...
Laura Melton Rist
Oct 13, 2026
Laura Melton Rist, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday with her family. She was the daughter of the late John M. and Sadie Gaston Melton. She is survived by her son, John D. Rist; daughter, Stephany Lynn Kelly; brothers, Lonnie Melton and Richard Melton; grandchildren Cobe Bryant Stevenson, Chloe Loftis, Logan D. Rist and Chelsi Love Kelly. She was preceded...
David E. Melton
Oct 12, 2026
David E. Melton, 42, formerly of Chester passed away Monday in Rutherford Regional Hospital. He is the son of Noah Smith, Jr. (Beckie) and the late Tammy Melton Lee. David is also survived by two sons, D.J. Melton and Triston Marso both of Forest City, NC; brothers, Mike Levister (Katie) of Morganton, NC, Noah Smith, III, Josh Smith, Jackson Smith...
Rodney "Red" Lloyd Coldwell
Oct 12, 2026
Rodney L. Coldwell passed away on Monday. The arrangements are incomplete and will be updated her in the near future.
Claire Elizabeth "Beth" Tatman
Oct 4, 2026
The Celebration of Life service will be viewable online 2:00p.m. Sunday: Facebook @BethelUMCChesterSC
The Celebration of Life for Beth will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2026 in the chapel of Pollard Funeral Home, Reverend Shannon Higgins will officiate. Light refreshments will be served.
Claire Elizabeth Freeman Tatman “Beth”, 77, passed away Sunday morning, October 4, 2026. She was the widow of...
Faye Bridges
Sep 27, 2026
Faye Bridges, 83, formerly of Chester passed away Sunday with her loving husband, Dwon and other family by her side. She was born in Union, SC to the late Dewey and Bessie Melton McCollum. She is survived by her daughter, Hope McCree (Michael) of Chester, step-daughter, Shannon Haigler and step-son, Chad Bridges both of Pageland, SC; grandchildren, Jada McCree, Maci...
Allen B. Culp
Sep 26, 2026
Allen Culp, 79, passed away on September 26, 2026 in Piedmont Hospital. He was born in Chester and the son of the late Elbert Culp and Elizabeth Garrison Culp. He graduated from Chester High School and served in Viet Nam in the U. S. Army.
He is survived by his children, Kenneth Allen Culp, Donda C. Bishop and Natalie Rose Paul...
Crystal Revis
Sep 25, 2026
Crystal Revis. 53, passed away in Wytheville, Virginia on September 25, 2026. Crystal was born in Chester, SC to Becky B. Revis Rochester and the late Darrell Glen Revis. She was the mother of Jamey E. Feaster of Pulaski, Va. She is also survived by one brother, Joshua Farr of Richburg, SC; one sister, Deanna Wessinger of Rock Hill, SC;...
Ted "Teddy" A. Horne, Jr.
Sep 22, 2026
Born on August 5, 1963, in Chester, SC, Teddy was the beloved son of Ted A. Horne Sr. and Shirley Benfield. Throughout his life, Teddy touched the hearts of many through his kindness, generosity, and genuine love for the people around him.
Teddy dedicated much of his professional life to working with his hands and taking pride in his craft. He...
Gerald D. Horton
Sep 17, 2026
Gerald D. Horton, 84, passed away Wednesday morning. He was born in Denver, Colorado to the late Lester A. and Nona Carol Horton. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Zavada of Great Falls; one brother Alvin Horton of Colorado; two sisters, Debbie Sailer and Marsha Horton both of Nebraska; and two grandchildren.
The remembrance service will be private.
Pollard Funeral Home...
Ainsley Alonzo Parker
Sep 13, 2026
Ainsley Alonzo Parker, 76, of Chester passed away Sunday at his home. He was the son of the late Lloyd Alonzo Parker and Susie Benson Parker. He is survived by four brothers, Eddie L., Neil D., Jimmy R. and Floyd T. Parker; one sister Beulah Ann McCraven all of Chester. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Parker,...
Malcolm Lynn Benson
Sep 6, 2026
Malcolm L. Benson, 58, of Chester, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, September 6th. He was born in Chester and the son of the late John and Phyllis Bundy Benson. He was a deer hunter and fan of the San Francisco 49ers. He is survived by numerous family members and friends, they are: brother, Mark Benson; cousins, Walter Goings, Jr.,...
Edward E. Messer
Sep 5, 2026
Edward E. Messer, age 90 of Chester, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 at White Oak Manor.
He is survived by two sons, David (Yoko) of Chester, Douglas of Ft. Lawn; one daughter, Debbie of Chester. Also surviving are five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; three sisters-in-law, Mattie Huffstetler of York, Lee Cope of Rock Hill and Vickie Cope of Rock...
Joseph "Joe" Ryerson
Aug 28, 2026
Joseph Lee “Joe” Ryerson, 60, passed away Friday after a long illness. He was the father of Zachary J. Ryerson (Catherine) of Chester and Ryan Ryerson (Elektra Hamlin) of Maine. He is also survived by two sisters, Linda Seams of Maine and Vicky Ferrell of Rock Hill; one grandson, Robert W. Ryerson; one nephew, Chuck MacDonald; one great nephew, Jake...
Loretta A. Maree
Aug 20, 2026
Loretta A. Maree, 92, passed away Thursday. She was the widow Raymond Curtis Maree. She was born in Lando, SC to the late Gladys Blanks Aldridge and William Lee Aldridge. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She loved Bingo, reading, game shows and watching the Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Gamecocks. Mrs. Maree is survived by two daughters, Janice...
Richard G. Scranton
Aug 17, 2026
Richard G. Scranton, 82, of Chester, SC, passed away the 17th of August. He is survived by four daughters, Suzanne Warnick (David Berner), Kathleen Traina (Mark), Margaret Driscoll (David), Nancy Murnieks (Chris Schoenig); grandchildren, Jason Jaworski Traina (Sean Jaworski Traina), Kory Traina (Erin), Kristen Fischer (Thomas). Also surviving are two great-grand-children, Elliot Martin Traina and Bryce Thomas Fischer; special niece,...
Bryant Charles Hemby, III
Aug 13, 2026
Bryant Charles Hemby, III, 71, passed away Thursday, August 13th. He was born in Jacksonville, NC to the late Jean Campbell Hemby and Adrian E. Hemby. He was the husband of Joanne Howell Hemby of the home. He is also survived by step-son, Frank Roice of Williston, ND; daughter, Tonya Guthrie of Morehead City, NC, step-daughter, Kayla Roice (Hunter) of...
Robert Charles Jones
Jul 28, 2026
Robert Charles Jones, 68, passed away July 28, 2026. He was the son of the late Robert S. and Lucille Corder Jones. He is survived by one son, William Lee Jones; three brothers, Beaty, Marion and Randy Jones; two sisters, Bobbie Beaty and Cynthia Fleming.
Mr. Jones was a member of Uriel Presbyterian Church and he was a retired professional tanker...
Shirley Kay Barber
Jul 22, 2026
Shirley Kay Price Barber, 90, passed away July 22, 2026. The visitation will be 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 26th at Orrs Baptist Church. Reverend Daniel Wightman will officiate the Celebration of Life service immediately following at 3:00 p.m.
Mrs. Barber was born in Chester to the late Samuel A. and Ruby Rash Price. She is survived by daughters, Mary...
Kathy Ann Costner
Jul 16, 2026
Kathy Poston Costner of Chester passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026 at the age of 70. She was the widow of Randall Lewis Costner and the daughter of the late Lewis Edward Poston, Jr. and Lucille Couch Poston. She is survived by one son, Brad Costner; two brothers, Ronald Poston (Peggy) of Catawba and Billy Poston (Debbie) of Chester;...
