Obituaries

Sep 2, 2023

INDIAN LAND-

Reida Edwards Baines of Indian Land, age 73, passed away at her sister's home on September 2, 2023. Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Troy O. and Lillian Reid Edwards and the wife of Larry Paul Baines for 50 glorious years. Reida retired from Re/Max and graduated from The University of...

Aug 29, 2023

CHESTER-

Mary Ann Johnson, 69, passed away in Columbia on Tuesday. She was the wife of Arthur W. Johnson of the home and the mother of Cynthia Harger (David) of Middletown Conn., Karen Smith (Brian) of Chester, Raymond E Metz, III (Melissa) of Rock Hill. She is also survived by her siblings, Nancy Strom of Chester, Patricia...

Aug 27, 2023

CHESTER, SC-

Keith Farmer, 63, of Chester passed away Sunday the 27th of August. He was the husband of Samantha Farmer of the home and the father of Jaclyn Hoopaugh of Chester and Tara Marie Farmer of the home. He is also survived by one sister, Karen Farmer of Chester; three grandchildren, Kayle Hausman, Lori Hoopaugh, Spencer...

Aug 23, 2023

Ft. Lawn-

Pauline Partain Russ, age 85, passed away Wednesday in a local nursing home. She was the daughter of the late William R. and Fannie Hembree Partain. She is survived by one daughter, Kathy Jones (Frank) of Wilson, NC; two brothers, Lester Partain (Sheila) & Troy Partain, both of Chester; one sister Virginia Fleming (Alvin) of...

Aug 18, 2023

Geraldine Darby, 82, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Friday morning. She was the daughter of the late Willie E. and Ruth Mays Fordham. She is survived by her husband Edison Darby of the home and her three children, Angela Kee of Chester, Sonja Eidson (Bubba) of Warrenville, SC, Eddie Darby (Wanda) of Chester; one sister, Carolyn...

Aug 15, 2023

Chester

Allen Michael "Mike" Harris, 79, of Chester passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in a Rock Hill nursing facility. He was the son of the late William C. and Pauline Allen Harris.

Mike was retired from Rock Hill Printing & Finishing and he was a huge fan of Duke Blue Devils Basketball; he played...

Aug 11, 2023

"Danny", John Daniel Hinson passed away Friday in a Rock Hill hospice facility. He was the son of the late William Calvin and Rosa Juanita Lear Hinson. He is survived by one daughter, Kimberly Nordqvistt (Alexander) of Stockholm, Sweden; three brothers, Robert, William Levy and Charles J. Hinson; grand-children, Max Daniel Nordqvistt and Sreja Nordqvistt. He was preceded in...

Aug 7, 2023

Gladys Smith Jones, 82, passed away August 7, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Hyatt and Nannie Dove Smith.

She is survived by one son, Jeff Jones of Fort Mill; one step-sister, April Edens (Preston) of Chester; grandchildren, Justin Jones, Kristian Jones, Kennedy Jones, Sawyer Jones, Colette Jones, Katelynn Edens, Jacquelyn Edens, Madison Edens, Jackson...

Aug 3, 2023

Deborah M. Wise, 56, of Chester went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 3, 2023. She was the wife of Ray Wise and the daughter of Mr. James Harvey McSwain of Rock Hill and the late Judith Ann Gardner McSwain. She is also survived by three children, James Ray Wise, Lawrence W. Wise and Sarah Elizabeth...

Jul 31, 2023

Lucinda Fowler, 64, wife of Harvey Fowler passed away July 31, 2023 at her home in Blackstock. She was born in Logan, West Virginia and the daughter of the late Mary Booth. She is also survived by 2 step-children, Sandy Fowler McMahan & Kayla Fowler Howington both of Anderson, SC, Harvey Fowler, Jr. of Great Falls, SC,; and her...

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...