Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina

Ruby Florine (Ray)  Wright

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Eddie Pressley

Eddie Pressley

Apr 8, 2023

Eddie Pressley, 73, passed away Saturday, April 8th. Eddie was the husband of Patricia L. Pressley. He is survived by two sons, Willie and Billy Pressley both of Chester; three daughters, Teresa Bennett of Lancaster, Teresa Blake and Tracy Taylor, both of Savannah, Georgia; four brothers, Rev. Melvin and Ralph Pressley both of Chester, Donnie and Roger Pressley both...

Holly G

Holly G

Apr 7, 2023

My sweet, kind and loving Holly crossed the Rainbow Bridge on April 7th in the loving arms of her mother. Holly was also called "QP" and "TootToot". She was loved dearly by her family and close friends of her mother. Holly loved her blankets and her doggie bed. She loved her sister Bella. They followed each other around and...

Kitty S

Kitty S

Apr 3, 2023

Kitty crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Apri; 3, 2023. She will be missed.

Homer Dean Lindsey, Sr

Homer Dean Lindsey, Sr

Apr 2, 2023

Homer Dean Lindsey, Sr. began his walk in Glory land on Sunday, April 2nd. He was twice widowed; first of Ella Louise Gregory Lindsey and lastly of Maybelle Hardin Lindsey. He was the son of the late Furman Albert Lindsey, Sr. and Bessie Godfrey Lindsey.

He is survived by sons, Dean Lindsey, Jr. (Pauline), Billy Ramsey (Patricia)...

Janet Marie (Roberts)  Dickerson

Janet Marie (Roberts) Dickerson

Mar 29, 2023

Janet Roberts Dickerson, 74, passed away Tuesday in MUSC-Lancaster. She was the widow of Horace Harold Dickerson, Sr. and the daughter of the late Myrtle Snipes Roberts and Ernest Guy Roberts. Janet is survived by three children, Harold Dickerson (Tracy) of Chester, Lisa Johnson (Mitchell) of Chester, Tracy Dickerson Brown of Inman, SC; one brother, Mickey Roberts (Shirley); two...

Louise Blanchett

Louise Blanchett

Mar 27, 2023

Louise crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on March 27, 2023

Sassafraz Lewis

Sassafraz Lewis

Mar 25, 2023

Sassafraz crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Saturday March 25th. She never met a stranger and was always ready to welcome anybody into the house. She always showed her unconditional love for everyone. She will always be a part of our family.

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Cruz Sergio De Los Santos Martinez

Cruz Sergio De Los Santos Martinez

Mar 22, 2023

Cruz De Los Santos Martinez, 51, of York passed away on March 22, 2023. He was the husband of Micaela Mariscal and the son of the late Cruz de Los Santos Gil and Guadalupe Martinez Perez. He is survived by three sons, Andrew De Los Santos, Luis De Los Santos and Sebastian De Los Santos; three daughters, Berenice De...

Betty Anne (Varnadore)  Griffin

Betty Anne (Varnadore) Griffin

Mar 17, 2023

Mrs. Betty Anne Griffin (AKA "Boop"), 76, died Friday, March 17, 2023 at Hospice Community Care in Rock Hill, SC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Woodward Baptist Church with Bishop David Levister officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Born April 26, 1946...

Annie Diggs

Annie Diggs

Mar 10, 2023

Our sweet Annie crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning after a bout with cancer. She was our baby girl and will be missed so much.