Obituaries

Nov 30, 2018

Jeanne Walker Roof, age 65, of Chester passed away January 15, 2019. She was the wife of Thomas Mitchell Roof and the daughter of the late Paul and Violet Stewart Walker. She also survived by her step-son Kenneth Peay; step-daughter, Cathy Peay Torbet, daughters Susan Roof and Michelle Roof. Mrs Roof was a Christian.

A memorial service...

Nov 24, 2018

Mack W. Brazell, age 64, died unexpectedly on November 24, 2018. He was the loving and devoted husband of Johnnie Ballew Brazell, to whom he had been married 21 years. He is also survived by his sons, Randall Gregory (Danielle) of Chester, Brady Brazell (Amanda) and Wesley Brazell, both of Tennessee; daughters, Tammy Parker ( Robert) and Lorie Kee...

Nov 14, 2018

Jeffrey Thomas Blackwell , age 52, of Great Falls, SC, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

He was the son of the late John T. "Johnny" Blackwell and Sylvia Irene Davis Blackwell. He is survived by one brother and one sister, Steve Blackwell and Melissa B. Moss both of Great Falls.

Mr. Blackwell was well known...

Nov 7, 2018

Herman J. Shafer, age 67, of Chester passed away November 7, 2018. Herman was born in Cobleskill, NY to the late Herman S. and Helen King Shafer. He is survived by two sisters, Joanne Christman (Loren) of Chester and Joyce Shaw of Amsterdam, NY. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen S. Shafer; three sisters, Janet Campbell,...

Nov 4, 2018

Chester J. Norris, age59, passed away November 4, 2018. He was the son of the late Connor F. and Earlene Watts Norris, Sr. He is survived by three brothers, Connor F. (Buddy) Norris, Jr. of Chadbourn, NC, Mark Q. Norris of Conway, SC, Thomas W. (Tommy) Norris of Callahan Fl.; two sisters, Jessie R. Pittman, Marilyn Norris of Charlotte,...

Nov 4, 2018

Dorothy Louise "Dot" Duncan, age 85, of Chester, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Nov. 4, 2018. Her services will be Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at West Side Baptist Church. The visitation will be from 11a.m. - 12p.m. The celebration of her life will begin at noon. Reverend Curtis Marshall will speak. The burial will be...

Nov 2, 2018

Henry P. "Hank" Miller, Jr., age 58, of Chester died November 2, 2018 at his home. He was the son of the late Henry P. and Nancy Klock Miller, Sr.; the husband of Crystal Feaster Miller; the father of Briana and Connie Miller.

Mr. Miller was a professional cook and restaurant manager. He was a Christian and...

Oct 29, 2018

Dr. Isaac Perry Kelly, age 93, formerly of Cullowhee, NC died October 29, 2018 in a local health care facility. Mr. Kelly is survived by his brother John C. Kelly (Angelina), W. Clifton Kelly (Jean), Ross Beard Kelly (Carol); sister, Florence Kelly (Tommy). He was preceded in death by his parents, Junious Orbie and Flossie Bay Davis Kelly; step-mother,...

Oct 19, 2018

Nellie "Nell" Alley Turner, age 73, of 122 Pinckney Street passed away Friday. She was the widow of Robert Curtis Turner and the daughter of the late Barto and Irene Ramey Alley. She is survived by her son, Jamie Leonard of Chester; sister and caretaker, Judy Lambert of the home; and her faithful pup, Hiddie; numerous cousins; nieces and...

Oct 17, 2018

Nancy D. Black, 85, of Center Street in Chester died October 17, 2018 in Chester County Nursing Center. She was born in Union, SC and the daughter of the late Samuel R. and Belle Knox Black. She retired from Springs Industries here in Chester. She is survived by her grand-daughter and caregiver, Hope Black McCree (Michael) of Chester; one...

Oct 8, 2018

Le Vaughn W. Horne, age 70, of Chester died October 8, 2018. He was the son of the late Syble Prevette and JC Horne. Mr. Horne is survived by his daughters, Amanda Horne Toj Sical (Herbeto) of Chester and Teresa Horne Lewis (Gene) of Blair, SC; grandchildren, Christopher McDonald, Porchelynn McDonald, Raven Roddey and Nathan Roddey.

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Oct 1, 2018

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William White Heath, 79, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 after his heartbreaking diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) in 2016. He was in his home in Monroe, NC surrounded by his wife and children. Born August 19, 1939 in Chester, SC, William...

Sep 19, 2018

Anthony Lee Lane, Jr., 28, of 2242 Mt. Gap Road passed away September 19, 2018.

Visitation for Anthony will be Friday evening 6-8p.m. at Pollard Funeral Home; the funeral will be held Saturday at 3p.m. at Mt Prospect United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Reverend Boyd Jessee, Jr. will speak.

Anthony was...

Sep 10, 2018

Thomas Lance, 56, passed away Sept. 10, 2018 at Piedmont Medical Center. He was born in Ft. Mill, SC to the late Hoyt J. and Jennie Edwards Lance and he is survived by his wife, Tracey Mobley Lance of the home; his daughters, Kasie Lance (Edward) and Angelica Lance (Ebony) of Chester; two grand-children Aysia and Andre Hall; two...

Aug 31, 2018

Jack T. Wilburn, 63, formerly of Chester died August 31 in Clover. He was the husband of Rose Marie Krepps Wilburn of Rock Hill and the son of Dorothy Vinson Wilburn of Rock Hill and the late H.L. Wilburn.

He is also survived by his son Tony McClain of Ft. Lawn; his brother, Lamar Wilburn (Diane) of...

Aug 28, 2018

Samuel 'Sammy' Bland, age 42, passed away August 28, 2018. He was engaged to be married to Angela Starnes and the father of Tyler Bland (Maddison) of Myrtle Beach and Bradley Bland (Kayla) of Myrtle Beach. He is also survived by his brother, Lee Bland (Ashley Carl) of Chester and his sister, Karen Jennings of Chester; grandchildren, Paislee Bland,...

Aug 16, 2018

Steve Morris Smith, 61, of 147 Francis Street in Liberty, died Saturday, August 16, 2018. He was born in Chester, South Carolina to the late Troy Clyde "T.C." and Lucy Hollifield Smith, Jr. Mr. Smith enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar. Surviving are a daughter, Trudy Merck and her husband Jon of Liberty; a son, Jason Smith of Easley;...

Aug 16, 2018

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Leroy McCarty, 83, passed away August 16, 2018. He was retired from Spring's Industries. He was the husband of Barbara Aycoth McCarty of the home. He is also survived by his children, Kenneth Robertson (Rhonda) and Shane McCarty, of Chester; Robbie...

Aug 13, 2018

Ann Gibson, 74, wife of Roger Gibson, passed away August 13, 2018. She was the daughter of the late James L. and Gracie Roof Gaston. Mrs. Gibson was retired from Springs Industries where she was a weaver and an instructor. She was a member of Tabernacle Ministries in Great Falls.

In addition to her husband she is...

Aug 11, 2018

Sharon Gowan, 75, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 while in hospice care. She was the widow of Donald O. Gowan. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church and had attended Cedar Spring Baptist Church.

Mrs. Gowan is survived by two daughters, Joan Gruver of Pauline and Mary Cartee (Joey) or Roebuck; one brother, Larry Lisk...