Obituaries

Jan 16, 2020

Barbara A. McCarty, age 79, passed away in Piedmont Medical Center. She was the widow of David Leroy McCarty and the daughter of the late Emmett W. and Nettie Mae Plyler Aycoth. She was of the Pentecostal faith and retired from Spring's Industries – Katherine Plant.

She is survived by her son L. Shane McCarty of Chester;...

Dec 18, 2019

Jerry Wayne Robinson, age 68, passed away at his home. He was the husband of Ruby Blair Robinson of the home, and the son of the late T.C. and Katherine Gay Robinson. He is also survived by daughters, Leigh Robinson of Charlotte, NC, Cynthia Koch of Germany, Christie Koch of Charleston, SC and Teresa Bennett (Michael) of Rock Hill;...

Dec 15, 2019

Margaret Katherine "Kitty" Wright, age 94, passed away in Oconee County, SC. Mrs. Wright was the daughter of the late John Elbert and Jessie Wagers Roberts, Sr. Kitty was known in Chester as the Fuller Brush Lady and she was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her son, Jess E. "Ernie" Wright III (Tara) of Keowee Harbours,...

Dec 9, 2019

Stephen "Steve" Hadden Burch, husband of Patsy Clark Burch passed away December 9, 2019. Steve was the son of the late Jesse and Fay Stephenson Burch. Steve had a wonderful career in Chester law enforcement for more than 40 years. He was a retired Chester City Police Captain (Detective) and was currently a bailiff for The Chester County Sherriff's...

Dec 8, 2019

Dawn Wheeler Taylor, age 78, passed away Sunday at Piedmont Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy Wright Wheeler. She was retired from Standard Products in Winnsboro and she was of the Nazarene faith.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Frank Morrison of the home; daughters, Kimberly Taylor of Chester, Karen Taylor...

Nov 23, 2019

Spencer Dewayne Mobley, age 40, of McConnells passed away November 23, 2019. He was the son of Janet Mobley and the late Bobby W. Mobley. He is also survived by his brothers, Keith Mobley (Jennifer) of Houston, Texas and Paul Mobley (Suzanne) of Chester; two sisters. Lisa Couch (David), Nicole Hutchins (Hutch) of Chester.

A memorial service...

Nov 22, 2019

Ruth Wade, age 95, passed away November 22, 2019. She was the widow of Clifton A. Wade and the daughter on the late Robert R. and Sudie Brown Stowe. For 40 plus years she was the store keeper for Wades Grocery in West Chester and came to know many people in Chester. She was a member of St. Paul's...

Nov 15, 2019

Charles Robert Denman, age 80, passed away November 15, 2019. He is survived by  his wife, Joan Kramer Denman; daughters, Susan K. Overend (Robert), Titusville, FL, Debra L. Wrigley (Ronald),  Pensacola, FL, and Allyson L. Schutte, Frankfort, IN; grandchildren, Sandrea Shank, Robert Shank (Cheyanne), Amanda Burgraff, Kimberlee Clement (Anthony), Christopher Schutte; great grandchildren, Skyler Shank, Kiara Jeffrey, David Shank,...

Nov 12, 2019

Ronald Thomas "Pops" Wylie, age 56, of Chester died November 12, 2019 in MUSC-Chester Hospital. He was the son of Davis Evans Wylie and his wife Monteen of Chester, and the late Sandra Woodle Wylie. He is also survived by; two sisters, Kim Hunnicutt of Rock Hill and Sandy Easter of Myrtle Beach, and his care-giver Tabetha Bennett of...

Oct 29, 2019

Donald Ray Privett, PhD, 80, of Great Falls, died October 29, 2019, at his home.

Dr. Privett was born December 13, 1938, in Great Falls, SC, to Marvin and Lola (Tarlton) Privett.

He completed his undergraduate work at The University of South Carolina and obtained his doctorate degree from The University of Tennessee.

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Oct 28, 2019

The gathering of friends and family is 4-5 p.m. Monday at Pollard Funeral Home.

Vicky Gladden Feaster, age 57, died October 28,2019. She was the widow of James Feaster and the daughter of the late Horace and Cora Black Gladden. She is survived by sons Jason Feaster, Jamey Feaster and Joshua Gladden; brother Toby Gladden. She was...

Oct 26, 2019

Connie Traylor Gwin, age 83, peacefully passed away Saturday morning. She is survived by her son, Claude Gwin, Jr. (Jackie) of Blackstock; brother, Paul Traylor of Macon, Ga.; grandchildren, Claude Gwin, III (Robin), Curtis Gwin (Courtney), Bailey Mobley (Devin Carpenter), Rawls Shirley (Morgan); and six great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Gwin, Sr., her parents,...

Oct 21, 2019

The graveside for Mr. Branham will be 11:00a.m.Thursday at Cornell Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Reverend Keith Hinson will speak.

Vernon Earl Branham, age 75, of Heath Springs and formerly of Chester passed away in Atrium Health - Charlotte. He was born in Blythwood, SC to Fulmer and Clara Branham. He is survived by two brothers, Lawrence Branham (Mildred)...

Oct 20, 2019

Barbara Joan Black Gregory, age 73, of 4662 Mel Nunnery Road passed away in Prisma Health in Columbia. She was the wife of Billy Gregory, Jr. of the home; the mother of, William T. "Billy" Gregory (Tina), Martin Russell Gregory (Lessa) and Dina Andradelopez (Nelson) all of Ft. Lawn. She is also survived by two sisters, Patsy Black Gregory...

Oct 20, 2019

William Copeland, Sr., age 95, of 2160 Trussel Road passed away October 20, 2019. He was the husband of Dolly Price Copeland and the son of the late Arthur L. and Mary Adeal Cameron Copeland. He was a retired card room supervisor for Springs Industries and had worked in all of the Chester area plants. He enjoyed gardening, fishing,...

Oct 13, 2019

Charles Edward Peay, age 72, formerly of Chester died in Anderson, SC in a long term care nursing facility. He was the son of the late Floyd F. and Carrie Varnadore Peay. He is survived by two sisters, Louise Simpson of Edgemore, Mary Blair of Chester; one brother, Wyndell Peay of Bamburg, SC. He was preceded in death by...

Sep 23, 2019

Kenneth Frank Maloy, 82, of Inman, SC, died Monday, September 23, 2019, at RoseCrest Retirement Community. Born July 12, 1937, in Rockville, IN, he was the son of the late William Frank Maloy and Vera V. Patterson Maloy and husband of over 40 years to the late Twinkle Friendly Maloy. An 11 year U. S. Navy veteran, Mr. Maloy...

Sep 21, 2019

Travis E. Hancock, age 30, died unexpectedly on Sept. 21 st . He was the son of Debra Weir Hancock and Andy Martin both of Chester. He is also survived by his brother, Jason Martin and his grandmother, Juanita Martin, both of Chester, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Hancock....

Sep 10, 2019

Michael Young, age 51, passed away in Prisma Health Baptist Hospital on September 10, 2019. He was the son of Henry H. and Dorothy "Dottie" Jackson Young of Chester. He is also survived by one brother, Patrick Young (Melissa) of Vaughn, Washington and one sister, Kathryn Moore (Eric) of Chester.

Mr. Young was an employee of Chester...

Sep 7, 2019

Tommie G. Douglas, age 85, passed away September 7, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Lena Sigmon Roberts and the widow of John C. "Hard Rock" Douglas. Mrs. Douglas was retired from Springs Industries – Eureka Mill and again retired from McDonalds in Chester. She was a member of Chester First Free Will Baptist...