Obituaries

Feb 13, 2017

Debra Ann Wilkes, age 56, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Brooks Wilkes.

She is survived two brothers, Charles Wilkes (Mary Ann) of Chester and David Wilkes (Victoria) of Jacksonville, Florida; one brother-in-law, Ronald Shepherd of Chester, a special...

Feb 12, 2017

Jane B. Shepherd, age 72, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at her home. She was the wife of Ronald W. Shepherd  and the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Brooks Wilkes.

She is also survived by one son, Christopher Shepherd (Kayla) of Chester; two brothers, Charles Wilkes...

Feb 6, 2017

Connie Vinson Flores, age 69, of Richburg passed away Feb. 6, 2017. She was born in Chester to Perry and Cora Hedgepath Vinson and the wife of Sandy "Tony" Flores of the home. She is also survived by one daughter, Tanya Collazo (Joe) of Richburg; one son Mike Rash (Wendy) of Chester; five grandchildren and...

Feb 5, 2017

William Brandon Diggs, age 30, of Chester, completed his life's journey on February 5, 2017 in Burnet, Texas.

A gathering of friends and family will be held Friday 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Carolina Jewels, 149 Gadsden Street in Chester. On Saturday visitation will be held 12:00 - 12:50...

Feb 4, 2017

Lawrence Duane Dew, age 70, of 1851 Old Mill Road passed away Feb. 4, 2017. He was born in Hillsborough Fl. to the late William Hubert and Pearl Clemons Dew. He is survived by his daughter, Regina Clevenger of the home and two grandchildren.

Mr. Dew was a Christian...

Feb 4, 2017

Virgie LaVerne Dove, age 82, left us to be with the Lord on Feb. 4, 2017. Mrs. Dove's visitation will be 4-6p.m., Sunday at Pollard Funeral Home. The funeral will be 3p.m. Monday at West Chester Baptist Church and conducted by Reverends Jeff Gulish and Jimmy Dillard. She will be buried at Armenia Cemetery. She...

Jan 15, 2017

Christopher "Chris" Elkins, age 28, completed his earthly life's journey on January 15, 2017.

He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Kim Elkins, Jr. of Chester and the Fiancé of Treasure Nalley. He is also survived by one...

Jan 2, 2017

Luther E. Hunter, Jr. of 1210 Ross Road died January 2, 2017 in Carolinas Medical Center-Main. He was the son of the late Luther E. and Grace Moore Hunter, Sr. He is survived by one son, Luther E. Hunter III (Lisa) of Blackstock ; one brother, Jesse Hunter (Coot) of Chester;  two sisters, Betty Wallace...

Dec 30, 2016

Alissa Mae Vickers, age 25, completed her life's journey on December 30, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

She was born on December 29, 1991 to Kristin Miller Vickers of Dayton, Nevada and Terrence D. Vickers of Reno, Nevada. She is also survived by her fiancé, Jonathon Johnson of...

Dec 20, 2016

Kathleen Elizabeth Pardue, age 75, of Chester passed away December 20, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Margaret Taylor Pardue and the sister of David Pardue of Columbia; the aunt of Nadine Ivie Fisher, David Trombley, and Melanie Crouch. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edgar Allen and Floyd...

Dec 9, 2016

Claudia M. Groves, age 79, of 118 Oakland Avenue passed away December 9, 2016 at Chester Regional Medical Center. She was born in York County to the late Clyde and Velma M. Marquard. She was a Christian and a retired cook from Springs Industries.

Claudia is survived by two...

Nov 26, 2016

Dorothy Edwards Pollard Melton, age 91, went to Heaven on November 26, 2016. Born in the Holly Springs community, she was the daughter of the late Oscar R. and Leila McCarter Edwards. She was twice widowed; first of John C. Pollard, Jr. and later of Tom B. Melton. She was the mother of Rocky Pollard...

Nov 24, 2016

Sarah Robinson, age 69, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2016.

She was the daughter of the late John C. and Audrey Payne Robinson. She is survived by three sisters, Pattie Greene (Ronnie), Sandra Collins (Charles), Sheila Wallace (Hayward) all of Chester; numerous nephews and nieces...

Nov 23, 2016

Treasure Rayne West, age 4 months, was led to Jesus by Angels on November 23, 2016. She was the daughter of William" Rob" West and Joeanna Garcia. She is the sister of Holly Hope Garcia and Layla Jade West, all of the home. She is also survived by, grandparents Robert and Beth West of Chester;...

Nov 20, 2016

Services for Rebecca H. Hope, 92, will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in Forest Lake Presbyterian Church with visitation following the service. Burial will be in the Olivet Presbyterian Church Cemetery in McConnells, S.C. at 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Hope passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. Born in McConnells, she was the daughter of the late...

Nov 20, 2016

Lela Ann Brock, 70, completed her life's journey on November 20, 2016 at Chester Regional Medical Center.

Ann was born on January 21, 1946 in Charlotte, NC, the daughter of the late Worth and Marguerite Callahan Micham. She was preceded in death by; her husband,...

Nov 12, 2016

Robert L. Lunger, age 81, went from his home to be with his Heavenly father on Saturday. He was the husband of Minnie McGeary Lunger of the home. He is also survived by three sons; Randy Lunger (Leslie) of Virginia, Eugene Lunger (Roxanne) of Penn., Robert Lunger, Jr. (Kamala) of Chester; four daughters, Robin Lunger...

Oct 29, 2016

Kay Melton Ferrell, age 66, of 520 4 th Street passed away October 29, 2016. She was the widow of Robert Steven Ferrell and the daughter of Walter Reuben and Peggy Collins Melton.

She was retired from Springs Industries, Katherine Plant.

She is...

Oct 28, 2016

Rock Hill

Michelle Chappell Howington, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2016.

She was the wife of Matthew Howington and the daughter of Christopher Chappell (Phyllis) of McConnells and the late Teresa Collins Chappell. She is also survived by one brother,...

Oct 24, 2016

Morris Willis "Bubba" Hall, Jr., age 62, of Dent Street in Chester died October 24, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was the son of Nellie Knight Hall of Toccoa, Georgia and the late Morris W. Hall Sr.

Mr. Hall was a Christian and a skilled auto...