Malcomb Lynn Benson
Sep 6, 2026
Malcomb 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 Goins, 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 three sister-in-laws, Mattie Huffstetler of York, Lee Cope of Rock Hill and Vickie Cope of Rock Hill. He was preceded in death...
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;...
Shirley Cooper
Jul 9, 2026
Shirley H. Cooper, 83, passed away July 9, 2026. She was the widow of Robert (Gene) Cooper. Born in Chester, SC, Mrs. Cooper was the daughter of late Percy and Myrtle Barber Hewitt. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Cooper of Seneca; her son, Robert W. Cooper of Chester; her sister, Peggy Joyce Hewitt Lee of Ft. Mill; her grandchildren...
Master Sgt. (Ret.) Ronald Eugene Gilmer
Jul 1, 2026
Master Sergeant Ronald Eugene Gilmer, United States Army (Retired), beloved husband of Mrs. Joann Thomas Hickman-Gilmer, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, South Carolina 29829, with the “Nightingale Tribute" and...
James Allen Caudle
Jun 10, 2026
James Allen Caudle, 62, passed away June 10th in Piedmont Medical Center. He was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Tommy J. and Brenda Helms Caudle. He is survived by 5 children, Maddox Caudle, Mason Caudle, Melissa Bowling, Maggie Shaw and Jennifer Robinson; 2 brothers, Bobby and Steve Caudle; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. James was preceded in death...
Gregory Edward Meyer
Jun 5, 2026
Gregory E. Meyer, 65, passed away Friday. He was the widower of Patricia Pressley Meyer. Gregory was born in Denver Colorado to the late James C. and Caroline Knapp Meyer.
Her is survived by, step-daughters, Roxanne Furr of Richburg, Candace Trader Barden (David) of Orangeburg; step-sons, Cecil Lyn Trader (Kristie) of Rock Hill, Bobby L. Lucas (Brenda) of Great Falls; Sean...
Shirley Melton Roof
Jun 4, 2026
Shirley Melton Roof, a cherished soul whose warmth and love touched many, passed away on June 4, 2026, in Saluda, South Carolina. Born on September 19, 1947, in Chester, SC, Shirley’s life was one beautifully woven with steadfast devotion to her family and community. Shirley was a beloved wife to the late John Wesley Roof, whose memory she held close...
Sandra Jean Ryan
Jun 1, 2026
Sandra Jean Ryan, 77, passed away June 1, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Rich Ryan, Sr. and Virginia Burleson Ryan. She is survived by her children, Luke Weldon of Chester and Letitia Weldon of Blackstock; one granddaughter, Letitia Myalyn Weldon; niece, Evelyn Marie Ryan; nephews, Charles Ellington Ryan & Lewis Rich Ryan, III.
She was preceded in...
Linda Jean Fowler
May 12, 2026
Linda Jean Fowler, 82 was the widow of Dewey Fowler. She was born in Rock Hill, SC to the late Walter B. and Helen Spinks Benfield. She is survived by one son, Patrick Fowler; three daughters, Tammy Zvodar (John), Nina Dugan (David), Jennifer Mason (Jared Bowden); one brother, Barry Benfield; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grand-children; 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in...
Mark Edward Leisten
May 8, 2026
Mark Edward Leisten, 77 of Catawba, SC. Passed on Friday, May 8, 2026 at his residence. Mark was born September 16, 1948 in Louisville Kentucky to the late James G. and Margaret Ann Powell Leisten. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sandra Marie Leisten; three sons, David Long, Chris Leisten, Ronald Mangum (Dorothy); two daughters, Stephanie...
Marie Roberts
May 4, 2026
Ruby Marie Carter Connor Roberts (92) of 2891 J.E Roberts Road, Chester went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2026. Born on March 31, 1934 in Madison County, GA, she moved to Chester with her family when she was 8 years old. As long as she was able, Marie travelled to Georgia each year in September for...
Avery Obryan West
May 3, 2026
Avery Obryan West, 16, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Avery was an energetic, ray of sunshine. He quickly filled any silence in the room. Growing up Avery liked to help his Dad doing home remodeling, hunting, fishing, and climbing anything he could. He was an avid baseball player. He attended Chester First Free Will Baptist Church and went...
