Myrna Harris
Jan 27, 2025
Myrna Harris, age 83, passed away Monday. She was the mother of Terresa Harper of Chester and Dale Harper of Florida. She was preceded in death by her brother, Milford Harris and her parents Milford E. Harris & Edna Bishop Harris.
She was born in Kankakee, Illinois and retired from there in the public school district where...
David Austin
Jan 24, 2025
David Austin, 79, of Chester passed away in Prisma Health-Columbia on Friday, January 24, 2025. He is survived by one son, Christopher L. Austin and one sister, Vera Allen Stone; two grandchildren, Dylan K. Austin and Brianna L. Austin. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Baker Austin, his mother, Emily Austin; one son, David Russell "Rusty"...
Weslie Caroline Teter
Jan 22, 2025
Heavenly Angels led 9 day old Weslie Caroline Teter to Jesus on January 22, 2025. While Weslie's time here with us was short, each minute was a blessing, and she left behind a lifetime of love and cherished memories.
She was the daughter of Wesley C. and Brittany Messer Teter. She is also survived by her big...
Margaret (Johnson) Shirley
Jan 17, 2025
Chester
Margaret Shirley, 75, passed away Friday in Prisma Health-Columbia. She was the wife of Robert Shirley, Jr. and the mother of two sons, Tony Shirley and his wife Melanie of Chester and Scott Shirley and his wife Lisa of Blackstock. She is also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Nona Louise (Speir) Wheaton
Jan 10, 2025
Nona Wheaton, 65, passed away Friday in Piedmont Medical Center. She was the wife of Harry Wheaton, II and the daughter of Peggy Shacklock Speir of McConnells and the late Glenn Wayne Speir. She is also survived by her children, Harry E. Wheaton of Rock Hill, Kyle Coaklin of Colorado, Megan Shoaff (Rick) of Louisiana, Mindy Speir (Tabatha Davis)...
Sandra Jo (Cudd) Varnadore
Jan 1, 2025
Sandra Jo Varnadore, 82, formerly of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in Spartanburg. She was born on September 15, 1942 to the late Benjamin T. and Lucille McGuinn Cudd. Sandra was a retired secretary and had worked for the Pentagon and the city of Chester in addition to other secretarial duties. She is survived by her...
"Rocky" Lewis H. Rockholt, Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
Blackstock
Lewis H. 'Rocky" Rockholt, Jr.,70, while in hospice care, completed his life's journey on Monday evening. He was the son of the late Lewis H. and Clara Ruth Wallen Rockholt, Sr.
'Rocky' was retired from GAF in Chester. At his request, there are no formal services planned.
Jerry "Joey" Lee Byars, Jr
Dec 16, 2024
Family, friends, co-workers are mourning the sudden loss of Jerry Lee "Joey" Byars, Jr. He was 56 and the husband of Ruth Ann Holley Byars. He is also survived by his father, Jerry Lee Byars, Sr. of Chester; children, James Curtis Byars (Bree) of Chester, Jerry Lee Byars, III of Virginia, Malinda Maree Byars of York and Amber Lee...
Amberly Leeann Freeman
Dec 11, 2024
LeeAnn Freeman, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was the daughter of Daylon (Dale) Crouch Freeman of Lowrys and the late Richard W. Freeman. She is survived by one daughter, Brittany Freeman Betha of the home; two grandchildren, Heaven and Sophia Betha of the home. Miss Freeman was preceded in death by two sisters, Crystal...
Joe Wade
Dec 6, 2024
Thomas George "Joe" Wade, 63, husband of Teah Casey Wade, passed away Friday in MUSC-Lancaster. He was the son of the late Thomas and Daisy Wallen Wade. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Chris Gaston (Courtney) of Rock Hill, William Joseph Wade (Jewel-Kitt) of Lancaster; one brother, John M. Wade of Chester; one sister,...
Clarence Freeman
Dec 5, 2024
Clarence D. Freeman, Jr., 81 of Blackstock passed away Wednesday. Mr. Freeman was the widower of Peggy Ard Freeman and the son of the late Clarence and Pauline Flynn Freeman, Sr. He was born in Marion, NC, a U.S. Army veteran and a retired millwright.
He is survived by his son, Johnny Ray Crompton (Sharlene) of Blackstock,...
Rodman Roddy Bianco
Dec 4, 2024
Ro dman Roddy Bianco, Sr., 83, passed away in a MUSC-Health, Columbia. He was the son of the late Joseph Bianco and the late Pauline Tinker Bianco. He is survived by his son, Rodman Roddy Bianco, Jr. of Chester; one brother, Richard Bianco (Beth) of Chester; one sister, Malinda Moore (Bob) of Chester; grandchildren; Hannah Elizabeth Sewell, Nicholas A....
Patricia Dianne (Roberts) Elliott
Nov 21, 2024
Patricia Dianne Elliott, 56, passed away Thursday morning. She was the daughter of the late J.W. & Virginia Hughes Roberts. Patricia was a residential and commercial paint contractor, along with her husband, Eric L. Elliott of the home. In addition to Eric she is survived by her daughters, Heather Roberts of Rock Hill and Cheyenne Elliott of Rock Hill;...
Audrey Dianne (Robbins) Brunet
Nov 20, 2024
At the age of 77 years, Audrey Dianne Robbins Brunet, went home to be with her Heavenly Father in the early evening of November 20, 2024. She was the widow of Jimmy Brunet and the daughter of the late Emmitt C. and Audrey Mae Diggs Robbins. She is survived by one daughter and her husband, Regina and John Mathias...
Franklin Gentry Burrell
Oct 28, 2024
Franklin Gentry Burrell, 82, of Chester passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. He was the widower of Debra Burrell and the son of the late Fred James and Auggie Campbell Burrell. Mr. Burrell is survived by one son, Franklin Gentry Burrell, Jr. (Lisa) of Chester; one daughter, Annette LaWayne Tackitt (Glenn Warrick) of San Antonio, Texas; seven grandchildren, thirteen...
Noah H Smith
Oct 26, 2024
Noah H. Smith, 75 passed away Saturday. He was the husband of Mary Spence Smith of the home and the son of Vera Sanders Smith of Chester. Mr. Smith is also survived by two sons, Noah H. Smith, Jr. (Beckie), Chance Smith (Erin Sawyer); one daughter, Pacia Smith (Steve Gardner) of Rock Hill; one brother, Floyd Smith (Carol) of...
James "Jimmy" Franklin Ferrell
Oct 21, 2024
James "Jimmy" Franklin Ferrell, Jr., 63, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. He was the son of James F. and Mavis Bennett Ferrell, Sr. of Lowrys. He is also survived by nieces, Amy Crouch Lawson (Shannon); Tara Crouch; Miranda Abbott (Frankie); Rheannon Crouch; Rhealynn Abbott; nephews, Gavin Bradley and Ronin Abbott. James was predeceased by one sister, Kari Lynn...
Larry F. Rockholt
Oct 18, 2024
Larry F. Rockholt, 66, passed away Friday October 18, 2024. He was the husband of Gail Lucas Rockholt of the home and the son of Carolyn Adkins Rockholt of York. He is also survived by one son, Nathan Rockholt (Emily) of Inman, SC; two daughters, Emily R. Farley of York, SC and Amber R. Crow of Rock Hill, SC;...
Tina (Osborne) Rollins
Oct 13, 2024
Tina Osborne Rollins, 68, wife of Jerry D. Rollins, Sr. passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her home. She was born on October 9, 1956 to the late Elijah Roy Osborne, Sr. and Marilyn Melton Osborne.
Mrs. Rollins was of the Christian faith and she was a retired RN COHN from Spring Industries - Katherine Plant...
Erika Elizabeth (Pabst) Sprouse
Oct 6, 2024
This is a courtesy obituary
Advance, NC
Mrs. Erika Elizabeth Pabst Sprouse, 84, of Markland Road, died Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Germany on December 12, 1939, to the late Erwin and Elizabeth Schuster Pabst. Mrs. Sprouse was a member of Mt. Pleasant...
