Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina
Kiwi E
May 19, 2021
Kiwi was our beloved Chihuahua. She passed away May 19, 2021. Kiwi was a sweet, loving dog who will greatly be cherished forever. Our time spent with our little Kiwi will never be forgotten and her precious memory will remain in our hearts forever.
Jazz Patterson
May 18, 2021
Jazz was 25 years old. She loved taking care of her dog sisters by telling them "You got to go out", "Are you hungry?" or just telling them when they barked "Just hush!" . Fly high, Jazzy- until we meet again.
Rusty W
May 17, 2021
Rusty was a Boston Terrier/Lhasa Apso. He was a very loving pup who thought he was a two year old child. Born in Montana, he was a trucker dog that spent 5 years and many miles on the road with his daddy. He loved setting up front in the truck so he could see out the windshield and make...
James "Big Jim" Varnadore
May 16, 2021
James B. "Big Jim" Varnadore, age 76, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at his home. He was the recent widower of Judy B. Varnadore (April 13, 2021), and the son of the late Edith Shirley Varnadore and Otis D. "Skip" Varnadore. He is survived by his son, Jimmy Varnadore (Dodie); his daughters, Melba Mathews (Eddie) and Julie Green all...
Clyde Wesley Ervin, Jr.
May 12, 2021
Clyde W. "JR" Ervin, Jr., age 62, of Richburg passed away May 12, 2021. He was the son of Alice Darby Ervin of Huntsville, Alabama and the late Clyde W. Ervin, Sr. He is survived by two sons, Clyde Wesley Ervin, III of Richburg and Kevin Groves of Chester; one sister, Wanda Ervin of McConnells; two grand-children, Kaylie and...
Storm P
May 7, 2021
Storm was a gray tabby that was an expert beggar for treats and loved to bring home varmints for the displeasure of his family.
George A Powell
May 2, 2021
George A. Powell, age 76, formerly of Michigan passed away Sunday. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan to the late George Powell and Helen Snyder Powell. He is survived by two sons, Damon Powell (Devorah) of Orlando Fl., and Travis Powell (Kim) of Tennessee; grand-children, Tayler, Allyson, Drew, Amelia, Ayden, Avery and Alena; one brother, Greg Powell and...
John Gary Clark, Sr.
Apr 30, 2021
All services will be private in accordance with Mr. Clark's wishes.
John Gary Clark, Sr. age 74, passed away Friday. He was the husband of Barbara Kelley Clark of the home and the father of John G. Clark, Jr. of Greenville, SC and Kelley Going (Ben) of Chester and Phyllis Clark Liles of Albemarle, NC. He is...
Jeffrey Todd Matthews, Jr
Apr 27, 2021
A family hosted Celebration of Life for Jeffrey will be held 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 1st. at his grand-father's home, 942 Enix Road in Chester.
Jeffrey Todd Matthews, Jr., age 33, passed away Tuesday in the loving presence and care of his family. He is survived by his son, Rivers Matthews; his mother, Betty Birch...
Juanita (Ferrell) Dodds
Apr 23, 2021
Juanita F. Dodds, age 89, of Chester passed away Friday in York at Whiteoak Manor. The graveside funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Eric Ferrell, 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 26th in Armenia United Methodist Church Cemetery.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Juanita was the widow of Joseph C. Dodds and the daughter...
Ella Mae Ghantt
Apr 21, 2021
Ella Mae Ghantt, age 87, of the Armenia community passed away April 21, 2021. She was the daughter of the late James and Minnie Lee Ghantt. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Clifford "Butch" Ghantt; sister, Martha Ruth Graffeo, four brothers, Leroy, William "Bill", John and Jessie James...
Judy B. (Bagley) Varnadore
Apr 13, 2021
Judy B. Varnadore, age 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at her home. She was the wife of James B. Varnadore, of the home, and the daughter of the late Lucille Ramey Bagley and the late William John Bagley. She is survived by daughters, Melba Mathews (Eddie) and Julie Green, Karen Farmer (daughter of her heart); step-son, Jimmy Varnadore...
James Webster Patrick
Apr 3, 2021
James Webster Patrick, age 67, completed his earthly life's journey Saturday night, April 3, 2021. He was the husband of Kaye Gordon Patrick and the father of two sons, Ronald S. Patrick (Billie Jo) of Florence and Tommy Patrick of Chester. He is also survived by one brother, John Wallace Patrick, Jr. (Sharon) of Fredericksburg, Virginia; one sister, Daisy...
James E. "Eddie" Canupp
Mar 27, 2021
James Edward "Eddie" Canupp, age 65, of Union passed away at his home on Saturday. He was the husband of Mitzi Weir Canupp and the son of James H. Canupp of Sharon and the late Marjorie Hamm Canupp. In addition to his wife he is survived by one step-daughter, Kelly Stevenson Lashley of Chester; two sisters, Joanne Canupp Skeen...

