Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina

William Earl Gladden

William Earl Gladden

Dec 3, 2017

William Earl Gladden, age 91, of Chester passed away December 3, 2017. He was the widower of Gennette L. Gladden and the son of the late Walter C. and Lenora Hornsby Gladden. Mr. Gladden is survived by one daughter and her husband, Ann and Andy Weir of Chester; one step grand-daughter and her husband, Melanie and David McDaniel of...

Frank Edward Queen

Frank Edward Queen

Dec 1, 2017

Frank E. Queen, age 63, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 1, 2017. He was the husband of Shirley (Suzy) Yarborough Queen. He is also survived by one son, Alex Queen; two brothers, Larry Queen (Beth) of Rock Hill and Jerry Queen (Cathy) of Deltona Fl.; two sisters, Lucille Rollins of Rock Hill and...

Javan 'Buddy' Williams

Javan 'Buddy' Williams

Nov 30, 2017

Javan Clark Williams, age 64, died September 28, 2018. He was born to Andrew Clark Williams and Pauline Forbis Williams in Durham, NC. A professional accountant, Mr. Williams had worked for several automobile dealers in our area, most recently Honda Cars of Rock Hill.

He is survived by his two sons, Wade Clark Williams (Haley) of Denver...

Billy R. Wallen

Billy R. Wallen

Nov 13, 2017

Billy R. Wallen, age 83, passed away November 13, 2017. Mr. Wallen was born in Whitmire, SC to the late William M. and Mary Steffey Wallen. He served in the U.S. Navy and was retired from the Grace Bleachery in Lancaster. After his retirement he worked part time for Chester County in the Recycle Centers.

He is...

Cynthia "Cindy" Humphries

Cynthia "Cindy" Humphries

Nov 4, 2017

​ A memorial service will be conducted at Ember Church, 3:oo p.m. Saturday, November 11 by Pastor Kevin Taylor.

Cindy was the daughter of the late William T. and Claudia Marquard Groves. She is survived by one daughter, Samantha Humphries of Greenwood; one sister, Karen Williams of Chester; two brothers, Steve Groves of Chester and Ronnie Groves...

Pauline (Ericson)  Peterson

Pauline (Ericson) Peterson

Oct 6, 2017

Pauline Peterson passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. She is survived by her children; Karen Simpson (Bill) of Virginia, Donna Peterson of Rock Hill and Paula Hollis (Mel) of York and E. Travis Hyman of Darlington. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren; Will Simpson, Erica Marten, (Scott), Payton and Kylie Hollis.

Pauline retired from DSS in Chester after...

Ailein (Culp)  Spencer

Ailein (Culp) Spencer

Oct 2, 2017

Ailein Culp Spencer, age 82, passed away October 2 at Chester Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Luther Spencer and the daughter of the late Elbert and Elizabeth Janie Garrison Culp.  She was a Christian and a retired accountant. She was proud of her service as a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.

She...

Mary Ellen Walker

Mary Ellen Walker

Sep 29, 2017

Mary Ellen C. Walker, age 82, went home to be with her heavenly Father on September 29, 2017. Mrs. Walker was born in York County to the late Horace and Lillie Ann Campbell Channell Knight. She Loved God and was a member of Chester First Church of the Nazarene. She was retired from J.P. Stevens Co.

She...

Linda Mobley

Linda Mobley

Sep 20, 2017

Linda Mobley, age 69, passed away September 20, 2017 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice and Community Care. Her graveside funeral service will be 2 PM Saturday, September 23 rd at Chester Memorial Gardens. Hospice Chaplin Marty Roberts will speak. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7:30 PM Friday, at Pollard Funeral Home.

Linda was the...

Gainelle Catoe

Gainelle Catoe

Sep 16, 2017

Gainelle Horne Catoe, passed away on September 16, 2017 at the Chester Nursing Center.

She was born March 18, 1925 to the late Reuben Charles Horne and Elizabeth Shugart Horne. Mrs. Catoe attended the schools of Rock Hill and Fort Mill as well as the College of Commerce.

She was a member of Faith Baptist...

Elnora (Arnold)  Pressley

Elnora (Arnold) Pressley

Sep 12, 2017

​ Elnora Mae Arnold Pitts Pressley, age 89, formerly of Chester passed away in Unionville, Michigan on September 12, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mae Murphy Arnold. She was a homemaker and the widow of Franklin B. Pressley who passed in September of 2016. She was first married to the late George J. Pitts, Jr....

Jerusha (Coker)  Miller

Jerusha (Coker) Miller

Jul 28, 2017

Jerusha Coker Miller, age 93, of Edgemoor, entered life eternal on July 28, 2017.

She was the widow of Fred Jennings Miller and the daughter of the late Jess V. and Allie Hutto Coker. Mrs. Miller was a member of Lando Church of God; a choir member; Sunday school teacher and member of the Ladies Trio. She...

Velma A. Kindle

Velma A. Kindle

Jul 22, 2017

Velma Arlene Ricklefs Kindle, age 97, passed away July 22, 2017. She was born in Sterling Illinois to the late Fredrick and Anna Myer Ricklefs. She is survived by one son and his wife, Jack and Judy Kindle of Chester and three grandchildren, Jeffrey and David Kindle and Teri Hurtado; 6 great-grand-children: 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

Dannie Lee Funderburk

Dannie Lee Funderburk

Jul 20, 2017

Dannie Lee Funderburk, age 65, of 433 McShae Drive passed away on July 20, 2017. He was the husband of Sybil Wheeler Funderburk, of the home, and the son of the late John L. and Martha Neil McDonald Funderburk. He was a retired house painter and a Christian.

He is also survived by one son, Daniel Lee...

Kristy Gail Reid

Kristy Gail Reid

Jul 12, 2017

A memorial service will be held in the near future. Please check back her for updated details.

Kristy Gail Reid, age 38, died July 12 in Winnsboro, SC. She was the daughter of Ronald H. and Donna Thomas Reid and the sister of Alicia R. Toney (Scotty) and Jennifer...

Jesse J. Austin, Sr.

Jesse J. Austin, Sr.

Jul 2, 2017

Jesse J. Austin, Sr., age 87, passed away July 2, 2017. He was the son of the late Samuel C. and Elizabeth Cameron Austin and the husband of Dorothy Wilson Austin, of the home. He is also survived by one daughter, Marie A. Williford; one sister, Marie Hayes, both of Chester; 2 grandchildren and 2...

Grady E. Blair

Grady E. Blair

Jun 30, 2017

Grady Blair, age 66, passed away June 30, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Lester E. and Rosa Lee Miller Blair Patrick. And he is survived by three sons Michael Reid Blair of Hickory Grove, Lester E. Blair (Amy) of Lancaster, John Gordon of Georgia; one daughter,...

Doris Ellen Davis

Doris Ellen Davis

Jun 22, 2017

Ellen Davis, age 70, passed away June 22, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Davis was the wife of Ned Davis, Sr. and she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Josie Cameron Varnadore. After her mother's death in 1948, she was reared by Tom and Leila Cameron. She is also survived by her...

Debra Burrell

Debra Burrell

Jun 17, 2017

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Debra Burrell, age 63, of Hardin Strait road passed away June 17, 2017 at Piedmont Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Mattie Singletary Hinnant, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Gentry Burrell...

Joel Dean Todd

Joel Dean Todd

Jun 9, 2017

Joel Dean Todd, age 51, died unexpectedly on June 9, 2017 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of Genelle Bentley Todd of Greenville, SC and Jesse Eli Todd (Wanda) of  Kettle Island, Kentucky and the husband of Chrystal Todd of the home. He is also survived by one son Braylyn...