Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina

"Rocky" Lewis H. Rockholt, Jr.

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Lingerfelt

Mary Lingerfelt

Oct 5, 2024

The service details and arrangements are incomplete and will be forthcoming.

Ronald Lee Tompkins

Ronald Lee Tompkins

Sep 29, 2024

Ronald Lee Tompkins, 61, closed his eyes and went home to Heaven on Sunday morning. He was the son of James Kenneth Tompkins of Chester and Helen Black Tompkins Meredith of Chester. Also surviving is his brother Danny Preston Tompkins of Chester, and one sister, Debra Ann Moore (Richard) of Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers the family...

James Michael Goodhue

James Michael Goodhue

Sep 26, 2024

James Michael Goodhue, 73, husband of Sharon L. Goodhue passed away on Thursday September 26, 2024 at MUSC-Lancaster. Mr. Goodhue was born in Franklin, Vermont to Herman Charles Goodhue and Margaret May Bonnette Goodhue.

He was a locksmith by trade and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Norton Goodhue...

Carroll Oliver

Carroll Oliver

Sep 26, 2024

Carroll Oliver, 78, husband of Sandra McKay Oliver passed away Thursday at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. He is also survived by two daughters, "Jo" Doris Joanna Oliver of Kings Mountain, NC and Jan Leanna Oliver of Chester; one brother, Homer L.Oliver (Carolyn) of Chester; one sister, Doris Oliver of Chester; six grandchildren, Rhyna, Skyler and...

Judith Lowery

Judith Lowery

Sep 23, 2024

Judith Ann Thomas Lowery, 69, of Lowrys passed away Monday. She was the daughter of the late Fred H. Thomas and Dorothy Hayden Thomas Huntington. Judith was the wife of James E. Lowery of the home. She is also survived by one son, Eddie Lowery (Amanda) of Florida, one daughter, Elizabeth Lowery of Lowrys; one sister, Nancy Redfoot of...

Robert Pryor Boyd

Robert Pryor Boyd

Sep 19, 2024

Robert Pryor Boyd, 83, of Chester passed away September 19, 2024. He was the son of the late Robert Aaron Boyd and Mary Elizabeth Orr Boyd. He was a 1963 graduate of Chester High School and he had been an avid hunter and fisherman before his health declined. Robert was retired from Campus Sportswear in Chester.

He...