Obituaries

Jul 28, 2023

Maverick and Denae Farley welcomed their beautiful daughter, Forest Mae on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 9:53 a.m.  This was much sooner than planned.  Although her body was formed perfectly, her spirit was already with Jesus.  Denae experienced a late fetal loss possibly due to a nuchal cord.

This precious and beautiful baby girl was given to...

Jul 20, 2023

Lando

On Thursday July 20, 2023, Dorothy McCorkle Hefner, 93, took her last breath on Earth and her first in Heaven. She was the widow of Wylie H. Hefner and the daughter of the late John T. and Sallie Small McCorkle. She is survived by one grandson, Bryan McCorkle (Christie) of Lancaster; four great-grandchildren, Zachary and Hannah...

Jul 15, 2023

Tubby was born in November 2007 and crossed the rainbow bridge on July 15 to meet his sisters Itsy and Jazzy. Tubby was my son Terry's fur baby. He loved treats and waited with anticipation for them and would smile when his toys were squeeked. His favorite squeaky toy was a hamburger. He would play endlessly chasing after it...

Jul 15, 2023

Suzanne Wilson Padgett

August 18, 1954 — July 13, 2023

Chapin, SC and Spartanburg, SC

Suzanne Wilson Padgett, 68, of Chapin, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia. A native of Chester, she was a daughter of the late John William Lawrence and Margaret Faye Wilson.

Suzanne...

Jul 12, 2023

Junior Edward McFalls, age 93, of Chester South Carolina passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  He was a faithful member of the Saluda Street Church of God.  After working more than 30 years as a weaver, he retired from a local textile mill.

He is survived by his eight children:

David (Lena) McFalls of Clover,...

Jul 2, 2023

Michael W. Bell, 52, of Chester passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was the son of Charles W. Bell, Jr. of Chester. He is also survived by his sons, Maverick Cole Bell and Michael Gordon Bell both of Chester; good friend, Diane Duncan of Sharon; his friend and former wife, Bridget Brawley of Chester.

He was...

Jun 29, 2023

Maverick was an energetic dog that loved to talk his own language and have fun. he blessed his family with laughs, cuddles and lots of barking. May this mighty fine canine rest well.

Jun 26, 2023

Sasha crossed the Rainbow Bridge on June 26. She loved playing with her family, snuggling, playing with her squeaky toys. She will be dearly missed.

Jun 24, 2023

Chester

Jimmy E. Widener, 63, of Chester passed away Saturday morning. He is survived by his mother, Janice Elizabeth Tallent Widener of Chester ; his companion, Kathy Cash of the home; one son, Kristopher Widener (Joy) of Chester; one daughter, Krystal Widener of Blackstock; three brothers, Steve, Benny, and Tim (Kay) all of Chester; one sister, Robin...

Jun 22, 2023

Chester

Sylvia Frances Thompson Roof, 68, of Chester passed away Thursday in MUSC-Lancaster. She was the daughter of Iva Varnadore Thompson Hopper and the late Franklin S. Thompson. She is survived by her companion, Bruce "Shorty" Allen of the home; daughter, Lisa Rena'e Estes of Chester; stepdaughter, Jessie Allen of Highpoint, NC; brother Jody Thompson (Rena) of...

Jun 18, 2023

Chester

The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 1st, at Parkway Baptist Church. The memorial service with Reverend Jay Dorsey officiating will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Douglas Alan Blair, age 57 of Gaston Street passed away Sunday night. He was the son of Mary Peay Blair of the home...

Jun 15, 2023

Blackstock

Jacqueline Jean Isenberg Gwin, 59, passed away Thursday. She was the loving wife of Claude W. Gwin, Jr. and the mother of Robert Rawls Shirley (Morgan) of Blackstock; Claude W. "Tripp" Gwin, III (Robin) of Rock Hill, Bailey Marie Carpenter (Devin) of Blackstock. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Jake Gwin, Luke Gwin, Avery Shirley,...

Jun 9, 2023

Chester

Anthony Todd Jude, 42, of Chester died Friday. He is survived by his wife, Kimbrella Charles Jude. Anthony was born in Inez, Kentucky on May 5, 1981 to the late Robert Jude and Annett Maynard Jude. He is also survived by one step-son, Austin Pelkey of Conway; mother-in-law, Debra P. Charles of Lesslie; father-in-law, John W....

Jun 5, 2023

Michael Joseph Pohl, 65, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2023.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at St. Mathias Church in Muscatine, Iowa. Burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will follow in Gannon Hall at St. Mathias Church. In...

Jun 1, 2023

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...

May 31, 2023

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...

May 29, 2023

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...

May 27, 2023

Hissy Mister was alone in the woods for a long time. I brought him in and we were a great team for eight years! He liked watching TV and his toys. He slept on the end of the bed at nightand seamed like he was watching over me. He was a big boy with a great love of most...

May 24, 2023

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...

May 17, 2023

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....