Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina

Dearl O. Hutchins

Dearl O. Hutchins

Sep 23, 2022

Dearl O. Hutchins, 81, died Friday. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late Kenneth H. and Ella Lunsford Hutchins. He was married to his loving wife of 56 years, Frances Bundy Hutchins. Mr. Hutchins is also survived by three sons, Dearl Hutchins, Jr. of Greenville, SC, Jody Hutchins of Greenville, SC, Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchins (Nicole) of Chester;...

Gracie Hudson

Gracie Hudson

Sep 13, 2022

Garcie Hudson, 14, crossed the Rainbow Bridge Tuesday.

Franklin D Roof

Franklin D Roof

Sep 10, 2022

Franklin Roof, 82, passed away Saturday. He was born in Chester to the late Clarence E. and Omie Price Roof, Sr. and he was the husband of Alma Mobley Roof of the home. He is also survived by his daughters, Wanda Nichols of Rock Hill, Tammy Mixon (Sammy) of Chester, Frankie Campbell of Chester; one sister Louise R. Grant...

Wesley Dean Charles

Wesley Dean Charles

Sep 5, 2022

Chester

Wesley Dean Charles, 50, husband of Joanie Bennett Charles passed away unexpectedly on Monday. He was the son of the late Donnie Charles and Patricia Howington Charles Tillie. He is also survived by one son, Justin Allian Charles; two daughters, Hailey & Gina Charles; two sisters Tina Nicholson (Donald) and Mary Darlene Bennett. He was preceded...

Uncle Louie

Uncle Louie

Aug 30, 2022

What a great and loyal best friend for almost 17 ½ years! He could easily choose to be either a clown or an aristocrat.  Full of typical Basset hound personality, his tail was always wagging and his eyes begging for a treat or looking for mischief! I'll never stop missing you, Louie!

Chica Chichi Reeves

Chica Chichi Reeves

Aug 25, 2022

Chica Reeves (ChiChi) passed away Thursday the 25th. We were fortunate to have her in our lives for 15 wonderful years. She was loving, protective, very smart and beautiful, We will miss you every single day untilwe meet you again.

I love you so much My Good Girl!

Crystal.

Arlene Boyd

Arlene Boyd

Aug 25, 2022

Arlene Boyd, age 67, of Chester passed away Thursday. She was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Mary Elizabeth Orr Boyd and the mother of Tiffany Boyd and Angela Burden (John) all of Chester. She is also survived by three brothers, Robert Boyd of Chester, Cyrus Boyd (Sue) of Winnsboro, John Boyd of Rock Hill; two sisters,...

Fuzz Wood

Fuzz Wood

Aug 23, 2022

Until we meet again my sweet Fuzz. 16 years... not bad for a kitten that wasn't supposed to make it. I know Dixie was excited to meet you on that Rainbow Bridge.

Larry R. Floyd

Larry R. Floyd

Aug 17, 2022

Great Falls

Larry R. Floyd, 70, passed away Wednesday at MUSC-Lancaster. He was born in Rockingham, North Carolina to the late Ernest R. and Agnes Cook Floyd. He is survived by two daughters, Heather Shields (Shawn) and April Deaver (Joshua Jackson) both of Columbia, SC.

Mr. Floyd was of the Christian faith, and a retired...

Stella Marie Patterson

Stella Marie Patterson

Aug 11, 2022

Stella Marie was adopted when she was 5 years old...she never wanted for anything...and she may have secretly been part rat the way she loved eating cheese! She will be dearly missed and especially during porch setting time because she was such a good listener.

Margaret (Athorn)  Strange

Margaret (Athorn) Strange

Aug 11, 2022

Margaret Athorn Strange, 84, of Chester passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. She was the widow of Joe Strange. She was born in England to the late Herbert and Florence Breraton Athorn.

She was the mother of James Elms of Greensboro, NC, Jon Elms (Judy) of Chester and Suzie Elms of Blackstock. She is also survived by...

Christopher Lee Davis

Christopher Lee Davis

Jul 29, 2022

Family, friends, and co-workers are celebrating the life and mourning the loss of Christopher "Chris" Lee Davis, age 40. He was the husband of Peggy Crosby Davis and the father of Christopher Noah Davis and Lana Marie Davis and his beloved Pit Bull Terrier "his second son", Bruiser, all of the home. He is also survived by his parents...

Bubba Asher

Bubba Asher

Jul 28, 2022

Baby boy, Bubba, Bubs, Asher. You were the goofiest, best boy & had entirely too much personality. From telling us no by shaking your head, groaning & giving us the "Dobby" face when we weren't moving fast enough, or greeting us by dancing around & giving us hugs. Thank you for always being there for us & loving us....

Stephen Clark Allen, Sr.

Stephen Clark Allen, Sr.

Jul 21, 2022

Stephen (Steve) Clark Allen, died at age 56. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky, and spent his childhood in Gallatin, TN. Steve was always filled with a passion for the outdoors, adventure, and his family. He loved his "Dad" jokes and brought joy and laughter to everyone around him. He loved Jesus, went to seminary in California, and became...

Joseph Alan Miller, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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...