Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina

Butch Robert Mobley

Butch Robert Mobley

Jul 25, 2014

Robert "Butch" Franklin Mobley Jr., age 69, and husband of Brenda Smith Mobley, unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 25, 2014. Butch and Brenda celebrated fifty years of marriage in May of 2014. Butch was born in Chester to the late Robert Franklin "Frank" and Ethel Rollins Mobley Sr. He attended schools in Chester then he...

Becky (Perryman)  Kissee

Becky (Perryman) Kissee

Jul 21, 2014

Rebecca Perryman Kissee, age 59, passed away Monday July 21, 2014 at her home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Walter R. and Martha Ann Nifong Perryman. Becky was a Christian and a homemaker. She was the First Lady of Chester Iron Eagles Motorcycle Club.

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Jt Ferrell

Jt Ferrell

Jul 20, 2014

James Thomas "JT" Ferrell, age 80, of Blackstock passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 in Rock Hill Agape Hospice. He was the son of the late Arthur and Beatrice Dove Ferrell. He was a Member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and was retired from Campus Sportswear. He is survived by one brother, Harvey Ferrell of...

Marion Olin  Wright

Marion Olin Wright

Jul 18, 2014

Marion Olin Wright, 54, of 637 Morningside Drive died unexpectedly July 18, 2014, at his home. He was born in Chester to William "Bill" and Dolly Price Copeland. He was a Christian and a graduate of Chester High School. Olin was a carpenter and home remodeler. His pastime was fishing with his family and...

Joseph Alexander Gebbia

Joseph Alexander Gebbia

Jul 4, 2014

Joseph Alexander Gebbia, 74, of 911 Hermits Hill Drive, passed away July 4, 2014 at his home while surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Diane Hargett Gebbia and the son of the late Joseph and Anita Bonollo Gebbia. Mr. Gebbia is also survived by two sons, Joseph A. Gebbia and his wife...

James Albert Hall

James Albert Hall

Jun 24, 2014

Lowrys

James Albert Hall, 70, of 2175 Lowrys Highway passed away at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte. He was a Baptist and he was a retired truck driver. After his retirement from driving trucks, he and his wife, the late Claudia Neely Hall, owned a small convenience store at...

John C. Barber, Jr.

John C. Barber, Jr.

Jun 22, 2014

John Crawford Barber, Jr., 79, passed away Sunday June 22, 2014 at his home. He was born in Vero Beach Florida to the late John C. and Mary Stover Crawford, Senior. Mr. Barber was a talented musician, known as the "Harmonica King", he played in various gospel and bluegrass bands. He frequently played at Blackstock...

Steven Eric Walker

Steven Eric Walker

Jun 21, 2014

Steven Eric Walker, 36, of 193 W. Elliott Street, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday June 21, 2014.

Steven is survived by his companion, Carmen Love Clack of Chester; his mother, Loretta Cope of Chester; three daughters, Vivian, Jessica and Rebel Walker; two step daughters, Cheryl and Erica...

Margaret Mosley Talbert

Margaret Mosley Talbert

Jun 19, 2014

Margaret Mosley Talbert, 81, passed away at Chester Regional Medical Center on June 19, 2014. Mrs. Talbert was a homemaker and a member of Lando Church of God. She was born in Kershaw County to the late Lee F. and Susie Stevenson Mosley and the widow of Shelley Talbert.

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Bobby Ray "Bubba" Patrick

Bobby Ray "Bubba" Patrick

Jun 16, 2014

Please note that the newspaper obituaries said 11a.m., the time has now been changed to 2p.m.

Bobby Ray "Bubba" Patrick, Jr., 37, formerly of Chester and now of Jonesville passed away Monday June 16, 2014. Bobby was a truck driver for Ricky McKinney Logging of Jonesville. He was born...

Judy Holley Phillips

Judy Holley Phillips

Jun 15, 2014

Judy H. Phillips, 63, of 619 Fernwood Drive in Chester passed away Sunday June 15, 2014 at Chester Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Walter R. and Robena Catledge Holley. She was a member of Chester First Baptist Church and the Dorcus Sunday School Class. She retired from Springs Industries in...

David  Scates

David Scates

Jun 13, 2014

David Scates, 63, of 31 East White Street passed away Friday June 13, 2014. He was the son of Gertrude Collins Scates and the late Jack Scates. David was retired from Williams Electrical Repair and Service.

In addition to his mother, David was survived by four brothers, Ed, Bobby,...

Ronnie Ferrell

Ronnie Ferrell

Jun 6, 2014

On Friday, June 6, 2014, Zebbie Ronald "Ronnie" Ferrell was called to his heavenly home.  He was 61 years old and died at his home unexpectedly.

Mr. Ferrell was the husband of Vicky Varnadore Ferrell and he is also survived by his daughter Brandy Ferrell of Irmo, one brother,...

James W. "Cooter"  Roden

James W. "Cooter" Roden

Jun 5, 2014

James Wesley "Cooter" Roden, 60, of 637 Morningside Drive passed away at his home surrounded by his family, on June 5, 2014. He was the loving husband of Cathy Wright Roden. He was born in Chester to the late Albert W. and Dorothy Stallings Roden. After completing High School in Chester, he began a career...

Bob Meek

Bob Meek

May 31, 2014

Bob Meek

John Robert "Bob" Meek, 94, formerly of Chester passed away Saturday May 31, 2014 in Rock Hill at a skilled nursing facility.

Mr. Meek was the oldest retired firefighter from the City of Gastonia Fire Department. After retiring he and his...

Helen Roddey Weir

Helen Roddey Weir

May 26, 2014

Helen Roddey Weir, 87, passed on to life eternal on May 26 , 2014 at Chester Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Leonard A. "Dump" Weir and the daughter of the late William Henry and Zada Campbell Roddey.

Mrs. Weir was a retired secretary from Springs Industries...

Dewie Lee Roof

Dewie Lee Roof

May 16, 2014

Dewie Lee Roof, 68, of 1246 Liberty Road passed away May 16, 2014. He was born in Buffalo, S.C., to the late William F. and Ada Jane Mabry Roof. Mr. Roof attended schools in Chester County and retired from Weiser Security Service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a collector of Barbie dolls...

Stan Millard, Sr.

Stan Millard, Sr.

Apr 30, 2014

Lawrence Stanley "Stan" Millard, Sr., age 66, of 154 Center Street, Chester, SC, passed away in Columbia, SC at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn Veteran Center. Mr. Millard was born in Leavenworth Kansas to the Late Brees R. and Dorothy Porter Millard, Sr. He is survived by one son, Stan Millard, Jr. and his wife...

Janie Thorpe Ratterree

Janie Thorpe Ratterree

Apr 29, 2014

Richburg

Janie T. Ratterree, age 94, passed away April 29, 2014. She was the widow of the late Willis C. Ratterree and the daughter of the late John J. and Lottie Yarborough Thorpe. Mrs. Ratterree was retired from Manetta Mill in Lando.

She...

Mary Alice  (Wagers)  Lee

Mary Alice (Wagers) Lee

Apr 19, 2014

Mary Alice Wagers Lee, age 95, of Cheyenne Drive passed away April 19, 2014. She was the widow of George Earl Lee. Mrs. Lee was born in Chester County in 1918 to the late Carpenter H. and Katie Lewis Wagers. She was a homemaker and reared five children; she was a member of New Life...