Michael Charles Gaston
May 16, 2023
Chester
Michael Charles Gaston, 70, of Chester passed away in MUSC-Lancaster on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was the son of Virginia Roof Cameron of Chester and the late Ralph B. Gaston. He is also survived by two brothers, Jerald Gaston (Lori) and Larry (Gaston all of Chester. He was preceded in death by his step-father, James...
James "Jim" (Footsie) Pittman
May 15, 2023
James "Jim" (Footsie) Pittman, 85, passed away May 15, 2023. He was an Air Force veteran, electrician, gospel singer, husband, father, Paw-Paw, uncle & brother-in-law. Mr. Pittman was a member of Chester First Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Isabel Ellis Pittman; children, Terry, Phillip, Pam, Maggie and Matthew;...
Tina (Laws) Bryant
May 14, 2023
Tina Laws Bryant, 54, of Edgemoor passed away Sunday at MUSC-Lancaster. She was the wife of Tim Bryant. She is survived by her children, Whitney Bryant-Mathis (Tyler) of Chester, Nikki Phillips (Chris) and Beth James (AJ) both of Louisiana; father, John F. Laws (Martha) of Chester; brother, Franklin Laws (Krystal) of Chester; sisters, Belinda Laws (Chris) of Chester, Laurie...
Richard Reece Hopkins
May 13, 2023
Lancaster
Richard Reece Hopkins, 57, of Lancaster passed away May 13, 2023. He was the son of Judy Ellis Owens of Richburg and the late Nick Hopkins. He is also survived by his son, Austin Hopkins of Lancaster; three brothers, Kenneth O. Hopkins (Gail) of Great Falls, Thomas Nick Hopkins (Christy) of Bethune, Edward Mosley of Pageland;...
Crystal Dawn Melton
May 9, 2023
Chester
A family hosted memorial service will be held privately.
Crystal Dawn Melton, age 47, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023. She was the daughter of Peggy Smith Melton Morrison of Chester and the late Donnie G. Melton, Sr. Crystal is also survived by two daughters, Brianna Melton and Khloe H. Martinez; two brothers, Dustin...
Steven L. Folster
May 7, 2023
Chester
Steven L. Folster, 58, died May 7, 2023. He was the husband of Lila W. Folster. He was born in Almont, Michigan to the late Vernon and Dora Wood Folster. He is also survived by one son, Lorin Duckworth, two daughters, Angela Lanngowski (Fran) and Lea Schutt (Robert); two brothers, Ted and Bill Folster; four sisters,...
Annastashia Marie Koehler
Apr 30, 2023
Chester
Annastashia Marie Koehler, 31, of Chester died unexpectedly Sunday, April 30 in Piedmont Medical Center. She was the wife of Michael Allen Koehler of the home and the daughter of Yvonne Dyer Lee of Chester. She is also survived by her three daughters, Halie Ann Jackson of Winston-Salem, NC, Faythe Marie Jackson and Isis Alena Jackson...
Clarence "Gene" Hicklin
Apr 27, 2023
Clarence Eugene "Gene" Hicklin, 69, passed away unexpectedly Thursday in Union Medical Center. He was the son of the late Robert Austin and Rosie Lee Weaver Austin. Mr. Hicklin is survived by two sisters, Barbara McKeown of Carlisle and Linda Faulkner of Great Falls; two nieces, Christy Melton-Colorado (Israel) of Union, SC, Anita Baker of Great Falls; two nephews,...
Louise (Polk) Miller
Apr 24, 2023
Chester
Louise Miller, 82, of Connor Road in Chester, passed away Monday. She is survived by her companion, Terry M. Black of the home, 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Joseph Polk (Peggy) of Ft. Lawn.
She was preceded in death by 3 sons, Ricky Neal Sketoe, Johnny Robert Sketoe and Randy...
Stella Smith
Apr 18, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Stella Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Ruby Florine (Ray) Wright
Apr 18, 2023
Great Falls
Ruby Wright, 87, passed away Monday in a nursing facility. She was born in Chester and the daughter of the late Benjamin Bailey Ray and Grace Mary Mobley Ray. She is survived by her son, John Henry Wilson, Jr. "Rock" of Great Falls; daughter, Ann Wilson Tessnear of Heath Springs; brother, Charles Edward Ray (Karen)...
Glenda Allen
Apr 18, 2023
Glenda Caldwell Allen, 74, of Chester passed away Tuesday in Hospice and Community Care in Rock Hill. She was the widow of Stacy W. Allen and the daughter of the late Melvin M. and Alice Louise Neil Caldwell. She is survived by one son, Mark Wayne Allen (Christie) of Chester, one daughter, Jodie Burton (Daniel) of Chapin, one brother...
Jimmy Starnes
Apr 17, 2023
"Jimmy" Starnes
James Anthony Starnes, 38, passed away Monday in Columbia, SC.
He was predeceased by his parents, Sue McCorkle Curtis & Myron Kelly Curtis.
Jimmy is survived by his sisters, Melissa Starnes Knight (Andrew) of Edgemoor, Julie Norman (Scott) of Texas; brother, James Scott Starnes of the home; grandmother, Della Watts McCorkle...
Wilson Rick Lacsamana
Apr 15, 2023
Wilson Rick Lacsamana, 62, passed away Saturday at MUSC-Lancaster. He was the husband of Darlene Purcell Lacsamana. He is survived by his parents Dominadore and Lena Thomas Lacsamana of Bremerton, Washington; sons, Ben Pitts (Katie) and Dale Deese, Jr. both of Chester; daughter, Sara McCall (Eric) of Chesterfield, Va., brother, Scott Lacsamana of Bremerton, Washington; sisters, Peggy Abinillo of...
James L. Mcgee, Jr.
Apr 14, 2023
James Lorance McGee, Jr., 77, passed away at MUSC-Chester on April 14, 2023. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Breitenbach McGee of the home, daughter, Amy Aucello (Michael) of Tampa, Fl.; grand-son, Michael Roman Aucello; brother, Charles Paul McGee of Georgetown, Texas. He was preceded...
Mary Frances (Bundy) Hutchins
Apr 14, 2023
Mary Frances Hutchins, 78, passed away Friday. She was the widow of Dearl O. Hutchins and the daughter of the late Luther B. and Madie Page Bundy. She is survived by three sons, Dearl Hutchins of Greenville, SC, Jody Hutchins of Greenville, SC, Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchins (Nicole) of Chester; grandchildren, Megan Hutchins, Will Hutchins, Tiffani Hutchins, Blake Ramsey (Morgan),...
Phoebe Lovelace
Apr 14, 2023
Twenty-three year old Phoebe crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Friday, April 14, 2023. Phoebe was known to wait on her Mom at door for her return. She loved cuddling and sleeping in her special place on the bed. She will be remembered fondly.
Charles Edward Tawney
Apr 13, 2023
Chester
Charles Edward Tawney, 92, of Chester passed away Thursday. He was born in Westminster, Maryland. He was the widower of Virginia Keeney Tawney and the son of the late John C. and Bessie Yingling Tawney. He was the last surviving member of the family.
Mr. Tawney was a retired farmer.
No services...
Brodie Mckay
Apr 11, 2023
Brodie was a loving Goldendoodle who followed his Mom every step passed away suddenly on Tuesday. He loved playing Frisbee and socializing with children, cats and other dogs. He favorite treat was to visit his friend Bobbie at Soapy Paws for a bath and to be pampered.
Daisy Mae H
Apr 9, 2023
Daisy Mae, along with her sister Mabel, were just puppies when I saw them peeking out from the bottom of tall grass in a field and rescued them. Daisy despite her low profile was agile, quick and light on her paws, and if she ran into you, which she sometimes did, it would hurt. She was a good, docile...
