Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina

Linda (Wylie)  Crowl

Linda (Wylie) Crowl

Dec 28, 2021

Linda Wylie Crowl, age 74, passed away December 28, 2021 in Columbia. She was the widow of "Redd" James Leonard Crowl and the daughter of the late Robert H. and Nevie Reeves Wylie.  Linda is survived by one son, Jason Crowl; and one grandson, Jayden Crowl, both of the home. She was predeceased by one daughter, Renee Crowl Rollins....

Anita Scruggs

Anita Scruggs

Dec 22, 2021

Anita Scruggs, 82, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Parma, Ohio to the late Daniel and Eleanor Reis Ziegler and the mother of Earl Scruggs (Sherry) of Chester. She was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Ziegler and she was retired from Montgomery-Ward. Services will be private.

Robert Joseph "Joe" Baker

Robert Joseph "Joe" Baker

Dec 16, 2021

Robert Joseph "Joe" Baker, 31, is resting in Jesus' arms as of Thursday, December 16th. He was the son of Teresa Shackelford Baker of Rock Hill and Arnold T. "Chip" Baker (Susan) of Richburg. He is also survived by his daughters, Genesis Baker of Edgemoor, Selah and Isabella Francisco of the Francisco Family of Rock Hill; two sisters, Sunni...

Brenda W. Hascue

Brenda W. Hascue

Dec 15, 2021

Brenda W. Hascue, 78, passed away Wednesday. She was the widow of Charles W. Hascue and the daughter of the late Lewis D. and Essie Mae Gibson Walker. She is survived by her children, John E. Walker, Jimmy Walker, Christopher Sanches, Aaron "Buddy" Lane. She is also survived by one brother, Billy Walker; three sisters, Georgia McAlister, Betty McCall,...

Bonnie Copeland

Bonnie Copeland

Dec 12, 2021

Bonnie Copeland, 103, passed away Sunday. She was the daughter of William T. and Hattie Thomas Estes. She was three times widowed; first of Benne Nix, second of Leonard Forbus, and lastly Johnny Lee Copeland. She was a homemaker and mother.

She is survived by three daughters, Leona Green (Charles) of Chester, Bonnie Ogden (James) of Edgemoor,...

Trent Lee Cross, Ii

Trent Lee Cross, Ii

Dec 7, 2021

Trent Lee Cross, 33, of Chester passed away Tuesday at his home. He is survived by his mother and father, Mary Jo Cross and Richard D. Wines of the home; one sister, Kara Danielle Caston and her husband, Quinton of Chester; aunts and uncle, Carrie & Shane Hillman of Hartford City, Indiana, Keitha Talley of Elkhart, Indiana, Terry Bramble...

Randall Scott Revels

Randall Scott Revels

Dec 4, 2021

Randall Scott Revels, 52, passed away at home. All services will be private. Online condolences may be sent to the family by using the Tribute Wall button on this website.

Marjorie Doran (Bennett)  Griggs

Marjorie Doran (Bennett) Griggs

Dec 3, 2021

A sweet and very caring lady, Marjorie Doran Griggs, 77, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday. Mrs. Griggs was the widow of Charles Griggs, Sr.

She was born in Blackstock, SC to the late William Henry Bennett, Sr. and Fannie Chapman Bennett. She is survived by her son Charles "Chuck" Griggs, Jr. and...

Brian C. Miller

Brian C. Miller

Nov 25, 2021

Brian Christopher Miller, 57, passed away Thursday. He was the son of the late W. Leroy and Lynda Caston Miller. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Miller of the home; one son Brian C. Miller, Jr. (Crystal) of Catawaba; one daughter, Kimberly Edwards of Rock Hill; one step-daughter, April Powers of Andrews, SC; two brothers, Jason Miller (Wendy)...

Janice Marie Gesford

Janice Marie Gesford

Nov 23, 2021

Chester

Janice Marie Gesford, 60, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Dallas, Texas and was the life companion of Dave A. Davidson.

A private memorial service will be held for Janice .

Ray Lawson

Ray Lawson

Nov 22, 2021

Ray Lawson, 74, of Chester passed away Monday. He was the widower of Jenny Roberts Lawson and the son of the late William Riley Lawson and Ruby Thomas Lawson. He was retired from Coleman Logging and of the Christian faith. He is survived by one daughter, Rachael L. Meredith of Liberty, SC; four grand-children, Tiffany Craig (Eric) of Rock...

Virginia (Hildreth)  Sketoe

Virginia (Hildreth) Sketoe

Nov 19, 2021

Virginia H. Sketoe, 89, of Chester passed away Friday. She was the widow of John Wayne Sketoe. She retired from The Katherine Plant of Springs Industries where she was a winder. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Marlene Martin and her nieces, Teresa McNinch (Russell) and Cynthia Love, and several great nieces and nephews, all of Chester.

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Raymond Curtis Maree

Raymond Curtis Maree

Nov 13, 2021

Raymond Curtis Maree, 90, passed away Saturday. He was the husband of Loretta Aldridge Maree. He was born in Lancaster to the late Fitzhugh L. and Daisy Ellis Maree. He served his country during the Korean War as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army and was retired from Springs Industries-Katherine Plant. He then worked as a security guard for...

James Anthony Brock

James Anthony Brock

Nov 9, 2021

Our beloved James "Taco" Anthony Brock, 64, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 9th—three years from the day his mama was called home. Born in Rock Hill, Tony was the son of the late Henrietta Baker Collins and the late Joe Brock. He was preceded in death by his son, Tony Brock.

Surviving is his son, Wesley...

Barbara (Hatchell)  Swanger

Barbara (Hatchell) Swanger

Oct 31, 2021

Barbara Hatchell Swanger, 75, passed away Sunday. She was born in Chester and the daughter of the late Leroy G. and Arlene Riedel Hatchell. She is survived by one son, James W. "Pete" Pettit of York; one daughter, Kim Neely (Arthur) of York; stepdaughters, Karen Huddleston (Joey) and Marnee Jordan (Phil) both of Rock Hill; one brother, Randy Hatchell...

Johnny Robert Sketoe, Sr.

Johnny Robert Sketoe, Sr.

Oct 16, 2021

Johnny Robert Sketoe, Sr., 61, of formerly of Chester, now of Lancaster passed away Saturday morning. He was the husband of Carolyn Collins Sketoe and the son of Annie Louise Polk Sketoe Miller (Terry Black) of Chester and the late Benjamin Neal Sketoe. He is also survived by his son Johnny R. Sketoe, Jr.; daughter, Tina Marie Sketoe; grandchildren,...

Christian Andrew Walker

Christian Andrew Walker

Oct 8, 2021

The Angels led twenty-two year old Christian Andrew Walker to paradise, Friday, October 8, 2021. He was the son of the late Julia Lefler and the brother of Amber Herald of Chester, Hannah Lopez of Indian Land, and Shane Walker of Charlotte. He is also survived by his grandmother, Janice Lefler; nieces and nephews, Joshua Rabon, Jeremiah Brice, Savannah...

Deborah Sherwood

Deborah Sherwood

Sep 29, 2021

Deborah K. Sherwood, 73, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late William Lewis Sherwood and Mary Clayton Sherwood. She is survived by one sister, Victoria S. Spitale (Brian) of Boiling Springs; one brother, William L. Sherwood (Donna) of New Kent, Virginia; one sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Sherwood of Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Steve Wade Harris

Steve Wade Harris

Sep 24, 2021

Chester

Steve W. Harris, 81, husband of Katherine Porter Harris passed away at his home on Friday afternoon. He was born in Rockingham, NC, to the late Robert and Blanch Bridges Harris. He is also survived by one son, Steve Wade Harris, Jr. (Patricia) of Chester ; one daughter, Tina Porter (Mark) of Chester; four brothers, Robert...

Samuel "Sammy" M. Morrison

Samuel "Sammy" M. Morrison

Sep 23, 2021

Samuel "Sammy" Monroe Morrison, 68, passed away Thursday morning. He was the husband of Peggy Smith Morrison and the son of the late Samuel Littleton Morrison and Inez Cope Morrison Miller. He is also survived by one son, Dustin Morrison; one daughter, Kristy Melton; five step-children, Brandy Melton, Donnie Melton, Dawn Melton, Michelle Huffstetler (Jeff), Rebecca Barratt (Matt) all...