Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina
Joseph Alan Miller, Sr.
Jul 17, 2022
Joseph Alan Miller, Sr. "JoJo" passed away Sunday. He is survived by his father, Robert "Robbie" W. Miller, Jr. of Chester, step-dad, Tony D. Estes, Sr., children, Skhye Miller, Ariyle Miller, Kai'Lyian Miller, Joseph Alan Miller, Jr.; brothers, Josh Miller; step-brothers, Joseph Thomas Estes, Tony D. Estes, II; aunts and uncles, Diane Pate, Billy James, Monica Mills, Judy James...
Harolyn L. (Mcmahan) Estes
Jul 13, 2022
Harolyn L. Estes, age 58, completed her life's journey Tuesday morning and gained her wings. She was born in Catawba, SC to Harold G. and Evelyn Dallas McMahan. She was the widow of Samuel H. (Buck) Estes, Jr. and the mother of Shelby Estes (Alex) and Ginger Black (Kody) both of Lowrys. Harolyn is also survived by two sisters,...
Barbara Jean Ashe
Jul 6, 2022
Barbara Jean Ashe, 84, wife of Harold H. Ashe for 54 years, passed away Wednesday morning. She was born in Chester to the late John J. and Connie Sanders Lee. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, Scotty Stevenson of Richburg; one daughter, Debra Albert (Ralph) of Chester; four grandchildren, Bailey Stevenson, Chrissy Reeves, Ralph...
William L. Bland
Jul 1, 2022
William L. Bland, 65, passed away Friday in MUSC-Lancaster. He was the son of the late George W. and Minnie Benson Bland. He was the husband of Anita S. Bland of the home. Also surviving are his 6 sons, Chris Bland of Georgia, George W. Showalter of Massachusetts, William L. Bland, Jr. of Colorado, David L. Bland of Chester,...
Geneva (Porter) Crain
Jun 30, 2022
Geneva Porter Crain, 88, passed away Thursday. She was the widow of Willis Crain. She was born in Williston, SC to the late Hiller "Hilly" W. and Dixie Boylston Porter. Mrs. Crain is survived by two daughters, Lisa Crain of Charleston, SC and Carol Ann Compton (Kell) of Mayesville, SC; two sisters-in-law Barbara and Ann Porter; three grandchildren, Spencer...
Peggy (Porter) Henderson
Jun 25, 2022
Peggy Porter Henderson, 86, passed away Saturday morning in a York County nursing facility.
She was twice widowed; first of Marion Bigham and lastly of Grady L. Henderson. She was the daughter of the late John H. and Nannie R. Porter. Mrs. Henderson is survived by her daughter, Karen White (Eddie) of York; three sisters, Mary Jo...
Debra Ann "Debbie" (Turner) Mccloud
Jun 21, 2022
Debra Ann "Debbie" McCloud, 62, of Chester passed away Tuesday. She was the wife of Ronnie McCloud of the home and the daughter of Carolyn Louise Anderson of Chester and Curtis Ross Turner of Edgemoor. She is also survived by 1 son, Matthew McCloud of Chester; 1 step-son, Ronald Thomas McCloud (Kayla) of Chester; 3 step daughters, Julie McCloud,...
John R. Patrick
Jun 21, 2022
John R. Patrick, Sr., 86, passed away Tuesday. He was the husband of Mary Ann Vanderford Patrick and the son of the late Clyde R. and Mary Love Patrick. He is also survived by 3 sons, John R. Patrick, II (Wanda) of Chester, Scott Patrick of Jacksonville, Fl., Ricky Patrick (Roxanne) of Chester; 3 daughters, Teresa Johnson (Dave) of...
Judith Ann Kindle
Jun 20, 2022
Judith Ann Davis Kindle, 78, passed away Monday in Prisma Health-Richland. She was born in Decatur, Illinois to the late Leslie and Doris Collins Davis. Judy was the wife of Jack Kindle. She is also survived by two sons, Jeffrey Lee Kindle (Kimberly) of Elgin, SC, David Eugene Kindle (Debbie) of Lancaster; one daughter, Teri Ann Kindle (Tim Baker)...
Patsy C Burch
Jun 7, 2022
Patsy C. Burch, 81, passed away Tuesday morning at MUSC-Chester. She was the widow of Steve Hadden Burch and the daughter of the late Effie Pressley Clark Baker and Clyde Baker.
Patsy was retired from the Chester County Magistrate Office where she served as the Clerk of Court, she previously worked for Hamilton & Hamilton Law Firm...
Carrington Stephen Bramble, Sr.
Jun 7, 2022
Our dad, Carrington Stephen Bramble, Sr., age 81, of Chester, SC passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at home with all of his loving kids by his side.
He was a retired employee of U-Haul, however his hardest and best job was being the father of the four of us.
He was born August 17, 1940...
Mary Ann Greene
May 31, 2022
Mary Ann Greene, 81, passed away Tuesday in Lexington-Agape Hospice. She was born in York County to the late Buford and Bertha Jones Rector and the widow of Fred Greene, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Frankie Spain of Conway and step-son, Dennis Greene (Darlene) of Chester; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Stephanie Lee Vinson
May 16, 2022
Stephanie Lee Vinson, 40, lost her battle with drug addiction on Monday, May 16, 2022 and safely stepped from this earthly life into the loving and merciful arms of her Lord. Stephanie will always be remembered as a good hearted soul that never met a stranger and was kind to every person and animal she met.
She...
Robin (Canupp) Lawson
May 14, 2022
Robin Lawson, 63, of Sharon passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Kill Devil Hill, NC.
She was the daughter of Helen Sluder (Doug) of Chester and the late Robert Lee Canupp. Robin is also survived by her daughter, Tara Lawson Davies of Sharon; half-sisters, Amanda Childers and Leigh Davis both od Sharon; four grand-children,...
Daniel Leon Kirkland, Jr.
Apr 24, 2022
Daniel Leon Kirkland, Jr., age 78, stepped from this earthly life into the loving arms of his Lord on Sunday morning. He was the son of Daniel Leon and Ollie Mae Wallace Kirkland, Sr.
Daniel was a member of Orr's Baptist Church and retired from Springs Industries.
He is survived by nieces, Rebecca Enix, Wanda...
Maggie Stowe
Apr 22, 2022
Maggie was our beloved Boston Terrier. She was not just a dog, she was family. She was sweet, smart, and loving and never met a stranger. She loved eating Reese's pieces and playing outdoors. She also loved going for rides in the car. Our time spent with our little Maggie will never be forgotten and her precious memory will...
Charles F. Green
Apr 21, 2022
Charles Green, Sr., 83, of Chester passed away Thursday in Rock Hill. Charles was the husband of Leona Nix Green and the father of three children, Charles Green, Jr. (Suzanne) of Richburg, Jeff Green (Heidi) of Gastonia, NC, and Hazel Dove of Chester. He is also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grand-children. He was the son of the...
Tammy Renee Garner
Apr 17, 2022
Tammy Renee Garner, 56, completed her life's journey after a period of declining health, Sunday morning at Chester-MUSC. She was the daughter of Barbara Snipes Wheeler of Chester and the late Freddie Joe Garner. Tammy was a Baptist and in addition to her mother she is survived by her son, William Ervin Holt, III of Chester and a half...
Danielle "Dia" Alise (Curtis) Milligan
Apr 2, 2022
Danielle "Dia" Alise Curtis Milligan, 33, passed away April 2, 2022 in Richland County, SC. Danielle was the daughter of Michael Curtis of Chester and Myrna Goodwin of Cayce, SC. She is also survived by one sister, Jessica Curtis (Brandon Henderson) of Chester; one brother, Brad Curtis of Chester; and companion, Devan Langley.
Danielle was a big...
Jimmy T. Mcwaters
Mar 29, 2022
Jimmy Taylor McWaters, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was the son of late Robert T. and Floride Smith McWaters. Jimmy T. served in the U.S. Army prior to working as a machinist at Consolidated Engraving and maintenance for the Chester Golf Club.
Jimmy T. was a member and Past...

