Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina

Barbara Wall

Barbara Wall

Aug 30, 2024

Barbara M. Wall, 76, of Winnsboro passed away Friday. She was the widow of Fred A. Wall, III. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda L. Wall of Winnsboro; son, Fred E. Wall (Diana) of Rock Hill; sister, Janis Patrick of Chester; step-sister, Robin Rousey of Georgia; and granddaughter, Natalie Wall. She was preceded in death by brothers, James...

Coco V

Coco V

Aug 25, 2024

Coco was a best friend & companion. He loved being snuggled all in his blanket to look like a burrito. Coco was paralyzed since 2015 and lived a very happy life even with his condition. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge on August 25, 2024.

He loved chicken, especially chicken nuggets!

His favorite hoomans (as we...

"Randy" Charles Randall West, Jr.

"Randy" Charles Randall West, Jr.

Aug 21, 2024

"Randy" Charles Randall West, Jr., 42 of Chester completed his life's journey on Wednesday morning. He was the son of Charles R. and Lynne Curtis West, Sr.  He is also survived by two children, Caleb West of Chester and Hailey West of Rock Hill; one brother, Chris West of Chester; three sisters all of Chester, Teresa Slack (Henry), Tammy...

Fiona I

Fiona I

Aug 20, 2024

Fiona crossed the Rainbow Bridge leaving behind her loving family. She was happiest taking life easy and relaxing in the sun. She wasn't a clingy girl unless she wanted someone to scratch her back and rub her head. She loved hiding by burying her head in her family's shoes.

Robert E. "Gene" Cooper

Robert E. "Gene" Cooper

Aug 13, 2024

Robert E. "Gene" Cooper, 86, passed away in MUSC-Lancaster. He was the husband of Shirley Hewitt Cooper. He was born in Chester to the late John B. and Margaret Cooke Cooper. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Robert W. Cooper of Chester; one daughter, Karen Cooper of Seneca; two grandchildren, John A. Cooper of...

Billy Parker

Billy Parker

Aug 10, 2024

Elzie Billy Parker, 84, of Chester went home to be with his Heavenly Father on August 10, 2024. He was born in Hickory Grove to the late Lester and Martha Ann Martin Parker. He was twice widowed; first of Joyce Todd Parker in 1981 and lastly Elizabeth Brown Parker in 2022. He is survived by two daughters, Becky Doster,...

Jenny (Dallas)  Childers

Jenny (Dallas) Childers

Aug 10, 2024

Jenny Childers, 74 of Chester passed away August 10, 2024. She was born in Union, SC to the late William E. and Catherine West Dallas McFalls. She is survived by one daughter and her husband, Nicole & Douglas Umberger of Utah; one son, Morgan Rusty MacIntosh of Mesa, Az.; four grandchildren, Brent Johnson (Samantha Senig) of SC, Tommy Hendrick...

Neely W. Dove

Neely W. Dove

Aug 8, 2024

Neely W. Dove, 89, of Chester passed away Thursday. He was the son of the late James N. and Mary Clack Dove and the widow of Laverne Hildreth Dove to whom he was married over 60 years. He is survived by one son, Scott Dove (Helen) of Chester; two sisters, Louise McManus and Essie Paul both of Chester; very...

Pj P

Pj P

Aug 6, 2024

PJ crossed the Rainbow Bridge on July 10, 2024. Poco's Pet Care provided cremation.

Bruno Bickett

Bruno Bickett

Aug 6, 2024

My best friend and buddy for the past 8 years and 3 months. he lived a great life and enhanced mine tremendously! He will be greatly missed, but our memories will be forever lasting. Al B.

Poco's Pet Care provided cremation

Christine (Walker)  Howell

Christine (Walker) Howell

Aug 3, 2024

Christine Howell, 70, of Chester passed away Saturday in MUSC-Columbia. She was the daughter of the late Raymond W. and Mary Channell Walker. She is survived by two sons, Donald Brazzell and James Clinton Dove, both of Chester; four sisters, Jackie Henderson, Bobbie Henderson and Teresa Sanders of Chester and Elaine Hood of Summerville, SC; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren...

Rebecca (Domnick)  Sands

Rebecca (Domnick) Sands

Jul 29, 2024

At the age of 42, family and friends are celebrating the life and mourning the loss of Rebecca Domnick Sands.  Rebecca died unexpectedly on July 29, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Frank L. and Shelly O. Domnick, Jr. Rebecca is survived by her husband, Ryan Sands and her daughters, Rachael and Riley Sands, all of the...

Linda Gail Knotts

Linda Gail Knotts

Jul 23, 2024

Linda Gail Knotts, 45, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday. She was born in Stanley County, NC. Linda is survived by her three daughters, Courtney and Kaitlyn Greene, both of Chester and Carolyne Greene of Myrtle Beach, SC; a cousin reared as a daughter, Lydia Bowman; her father, Mr. Frankie Harrington of NC; brother Michael Branch of Blackstock; sister Deloras Mullis...

Reese C

Reese C

Jul 19, 2024

Reese "Roo" Crouch passed over the Rainbow Bridge on July 19, 2024. He was born on February 2, 2010 and stole our hearts at first sights..  A Chocolate Lab with peanut butter color around his mouth and feet deserved the name Reese. He loved helping his dad feed the pigs and chickens every morning but only after laying on...

Betty L. (Scoggins)  Taylor

Betty L. (Scoggins) Taylor

Jul 18, 2024

Carlisle, SC

Mrs. Betty Scoggins Taylor passed away peacefully after a year's illness and a healthy life, on Thursday July 18, 2024 at MUSC-Lancaster. A celebration of her life will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Pollard Funeral Home, 115 York Street, Chester, SC. Rev. CE Taylor and Timmy Copeland will officiate. Visitation will...

Carolyn Louise Turner

Carolyn Louise Turner

Jul 4, 2024

Chester

Carolyn Louise Turner, 86, of Chester passed away Thursday July 4th. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa "Terry" McCloud (Wayne) of Chester, Jenny Gregor (Mike) of Columbia; one son, Curtis Turner, Jr. (Sherri) of Chester; grandchildren, Michael McCloud (Chelsea), Del McCloud (Whitney), Melissa McCloud (James), Hannah Gregory, Adam Gregory, Caleb Turner, (Katherin), Walter Turner (Christie),...

Robert James "Jim" Smith. Jr.

Robert James "Jim" Smith. Jr.

Jul 1, 2024

The service for Jim will be Saturday, July 27th at noon in the chapel of Pollard Funeral Home.

Robert James "Jim" Smith, Jr., 79, of Chester passed away Monday. He was the widow of Satira Rose Smith and the son of the late Robert J. & Annette Waldrop Smith, Sr. He is survived by his best and...

Dr. John E. Roberts, Iii

Dr. John E. Roberts, Iii

Jul 1, 2024

Ret. Col. John "Johnny" Elbert Roberts, III of Halsellville went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1st. Johnny was predeceased by his parents, John E. Roberts, Jr. and Tillie McClintock Roberts. Johnny was a revered country gentleman and was known for his witty personality. Johnny lived life fully as farmer, educator and Roberts family historian. He loved...

Bruce Bush

Bruce Bush

Jun 29, 2024

Bruce Bush, 80, passed away Saturday in MUSC-Lancaster. He was the husband of Janet Platenburger Bush and the father of Michael Bush (Rachael) of Columbia, Mike Buckaloo (Margaret) of Chester and Mark Buckaloo (Tina) of Rock Hill. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by siblings, Francis Rodgers and Sammy Bush....

Nikki (Flynn)  Fleming

Nikki (Flynn) Fleming

Jun 25, 2024

Nikki F. Fleming, 50, passed away Tuesday. She was the daughter of the late Mark and Chriss Tanner Flynn. She is survived by two daughters, Hannah and Mallory Fleming of Winnsboro; one son, Talmadge Land of Chester, one sister, Brandie Kennington of Rock Hill; grandchildren, Ryleigh Revels and Rowan Cooper.

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