All Obituaries

   Dearl O. Hutchins, 81, died Friday. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late Kenneth H. and Ella Lunsford Hutchins. He was married to his loving wife of 56 years, Frances Bundy Hutchins. Mr. Hutchins is also survived by three sons, Dearl Hutchins, Jr. of Greenville, SC, Jody Hutchins of Greenville, SC, Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchins (Nicole) of Chester; five grandchildren whom he dearly loved, Megan Hutchins, Will Hutchins, Tiffani Hutchins, Blake Ramsey and Josh Ramsey;...

Garcie Hudson, 14, crossed the Rainbow Bridge Tuesday.

Franklin Roof, 82, passed away Saturday. He was born in Chester to the late Clarence E. and Omie Price Roof, Sr. and he was the husband of Alma Mobley Roof of the home. He is also survived by his daughters, Wanda Nichols of Rock Hill, Tammy Mixon (Sammy) of Chester, Frankie Campbell of Chester; one sister Louise R. Grant of Chester; five grandchildren Kelly Mathews, Victoria Chandler, Ashley Mixon, Amanda Crocker, D.J. Campbell; ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one...

Chester Wesley Dean Charles, 50, husband of Joanie Bennett Charles passed away unexpectedly on Monday. He was the son of the late Donnie Charles and Patricia Howington Charles Tillie. He is also survived by one son, Justin Allian Charles; two daughters, Hailey & Gina Charles; two sisters Tina Nicholson (Donald) and Mary Darlene Bennett. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jamie Howington. Pollard Funeral Home is serving the family.

Arlene Boyd, age 67, of Chester passed away Thursday. She was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Mary Elizabeth Orr Boyd and the mother of Tiffany Boyd and Angela Burden (John) all of Chester. She is also survived by three brothers, Robert Boyd of Chester, Cyrus Boyd (Sue) of Winnsboro, John Boyd of Rock Hill; two sisters, Mary Funderburk (Hazel) of Great Falls, Frances Usery of Tampa, Florida; grand-children, John M. Burden and Paul John LaRussa V; numerous nieces and...

Chica Reeves (ChiChi) passed away Thursday the 25th. We were fortunate to have her in our lives for 15 wonderful years. She was loving, protective, very smart and beautiful, We will miss you every single day untilwe meet you again.  I love you so much My Good Girl! Crystal.

Until we meet again my sweet Fuzz. 16 years... not bad for a kitten that wasn't supposed to make it. I know Dixie was excited to meet you on that Rainbow Bridge.

Great Falls Larry R. Floyd, 70, passed away Wednesday at MUSC-Lancaster. He was born in Rockingham, North Carolina to the late Ernest R. and Agnes Cook Floyd. He is survived by two daughters, Heather Shields (Shawn) and April Deaver (Joshua Jackson) both of Columbia, SC. Mr. Floyd was of the Christian faith, and a retired machinist, and a US Navy veteran that served in the Vietnam War. The burial will be private in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC. Pollard Funeral Home is...

 Margaret Athorn Strange, 84, of Chester passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. She was the widow of Joe Strange. She was born in England to the late Herbert and Florence Breraton Athorn. She was the mother of James Elms of Greensboro, NC, Jon Elms (Judy) of Chester and Suzie Elms of Blackstock. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Chelsea Burgher (Joel), Colin Bell (Hannah), Wilson Bell (Abigail), Grace Elms; great-grandchildren,  Dawson Bell and William Bell; her siblings,...

Stella Marie was adopted when she was 5 years old...she never wanted for anything...and she may have secretly been part rat the way she loved eating cheese! She will be dearly missed and especially during porch setting time because she was such a good listener.