Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina

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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Paul Scott Brank

Paul Scott Brank

Jun 24, 2024

Blackstock

Scott Brank, 60, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. He was the son of Donnie and Harriette Boone of Blackstock and the late Paul William Brank. He is also survived by one brother, Matt Brank of Blackstock; two step-sisters, Sheila Doster of Ft. Lawn and Rebecca Williams of Ft. Lawn; cousins, Casey Scott of Batesburg-Leesville, Lisa...

Diana (Love)  Atkinson

Diana (Love) Atkinson

Jun 20, 2024

Diana L. Atkinson, 73, passed away Thursday June 20th. She was the recent widow of George Atkinson, III and the daughter of the Minnie Carter Love Lee of Chester and the late Ambrose Love. She is survived by one son, Roger Allen (Gina) of Chester; one daughter, Rhonda A. Stewart (Brian) of Richburg; two step-daughters, Crystal Williford (Brandon) of...

William "Bill" Simon

William "Bill" Simon

Jun 19, 2024

William P. "Bill" Simon, 64 passed away Wednesday, June 19th. He was the brother of Helen Dallas of Chester and the son of the late Paul F. and Betty Allen Ouzts. He was predeceased by his sister, Betty Pauline Bagwell and he was retired from the building construction and demolition trade. A memorial service will be announced later.

Pamela (Jordan)  Dambach

Pamela (Jordan) Dambach

May 15, 2024

Pamela Dambach, 75 of Chester passed away in Piedmont Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, John Dambach of the home; one son, Harry C. "Chuck" Workman of Elkins, WV; one daughter, Kamala Lunger (Robert) of Chester; one brother, Douglas Jordan of Rochester, NY; nine grandchildren, Allie Workman, Breanna Workman, Sara-Emanee Lunger, Adam Workman, Levi Workman, Caleb Workman,...

Sheila Ann (Wright)  Hargrove

Sheila Ann (Wright) Hargrove

May 6, 2024

Sheila Ann Wright Hargrove, 76, went home to be with her Lord on Monday. She was a member of Woodward Baptist Church. A celebration of Life will be held at Woodward Baptist Church. The details will be announced here soon. Interment will be in Lando Cemetery.

Sheila was born on March 19, 1948. She was a graduate...

Mary (Champion)  Collins

Mary (Champion) Collins

Apr 28, 2024

Mary Alice Collins, 75, of Chester passed away peacefully in her home on April 28, 2024. Born in Spartanburg to the late Wallace and Naomi Hughey Champion, Mary lived a life devoted to selflessness, compassion, and unwavering faith.

Mary, alongside her husband of 61 years, Charles Collins, was the proud owner of the Bantam Chef for many...

Linda (Smith)  Watts

Linda (Smith) Watts

Apr 27, 2024

Linda Faye Smith Watts, 74, of Rock Hill, formerly of Chester, passed away Saturday the 27 of April. She was born in Orangeburg, SC to the late Bryson L. and Geneva Haney Smith. She is survived by her son Carl (Cheryl Carter) and grandsons Ty Carter and Eli Ryan Thompson of Rock Hill, her sister, Jennifer Sanford (Larry) of...

Sherrill Tucker

Sherrill Tucker

Apr 21, 2024

Sherrill Tucker, 84, of Chester passed away Sunday in MUSC-Lancaster. He was born in Anson County, NC and the husband of Patricia Shipley Tucker. He is also survived by his daughter, Donna Tucker of Charlotte; his brother, Ronnie Tucker (Judy) of Chester. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Erie E. and Nina Parker Tucker;...

Kenneth Wayne Baker, Sr.

Kenneth Wayne Baker, Sr.

Apr 18, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Baker, Sr., 62, of Chester, passed away Thursday at his home. He was the companion of Cathy Harris and the son of the late George and Louise Evans Baker, Sr. He is also survived by two sons, Raymond Baker (Deann) and Kenneth W. Baker, Jr. all of Tennessee; two brothers, Rusty Wigley of South Carolina and Alan...

Jeannette (Foster)  Loftis

Jeannette (Foster) Loftis

Apr 15, 2024

Jeannette F. Loftis, 67, passed away Monday in the loving company of her family. She was born in Gaffney to the late James O. & Martha Dover Foster. She was the wife of Ricardo "Rick" Loftis and the mother of, Carl Loftis (Christina) of Tenn., Paul Loftis (Lauren) of Myrtle Beach, Treasa Lewis (Shawn) of Columbia and Sherri Loftis...