Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina

Jack E. Carter

Jack E. Carter

Feb 29, 2024

Jack E. Carter, 84, of 153 West End Street, Chester, died Thursday, February 29, 2024. Born March 16, 1939 in Newberry, SC, he was the son of the late Gladys Mae Carter. Jack is survived by two sons, Michael Kevin Carter (Kimberly) of Green Cove Springs, Florida and Brian Neal Carter, of Rock Hill; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.

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Annie (Bigham)  Wright

Annie (Bigham) Wright

Feb 27, 2024

Annie B. Wright, 95, passed away Tuesday. She was the daughter of the late Robert Bigham and Monteen Brooks Bigham Fuller. She was reared by her paternal grandmother, Sallie Bigham.

She is survived by two daughters, Laurie Ramsey of Edgemoor and Sheila Hargrove of Chester; grandchildren; Scott Stowe, Seth Stowe (Sharon), Sallie Stanley and Joel Ramsey; 13...

Barbara Jean Doster

Barbara Jean Doster

Feb 26, 2024

Barbara Jean Doster, 52, of Conway passed away Monday February 26, 2024. She was born in Lockhart and the daughter of the late James E. Doster and Jacqueline Canupp Doster. She is survived by her step-mother, Anita Doster of Florida; one nephew James Doster, III, three nieces, Jessica Doster, Anna Doster and Brandi LaGrange.

She was preceded...

Patsy Parham

Patsy Parham

Feb 9, 2024

Patsy Lynn Parham, 74, of Chester passed away Friday at her home. She was the daughter of the late Ulysses & George Sanderson Parham. She is survived by her brother George Parham of NC and friends Suzanne & Henry Laferrier of Chester.

At her request, there are no formal services planned.

Lynda Smith

Lynda Smith

Feb 3, 2024

Lynda Smith, age 62, of Chester passed away in a local nursing facility. She was the widow of the late Robert H. Smith. She was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Peggy Stoudenmire and Frances M. Stokes. She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Smith (Leanne) of Valdosta, Georgia and Jason Travis Smith of Rock Hill, SC; grandchildren,...

Baby Stewart

Baby Stewart

Feb 1, 2024

Baby Stewart crossed the Rainbow Bridge on February 1, 2024, She loved riding in the pick-up truck and greeting all visitors arriving at her home. It was her opinion that everyone was visiting only her! She loved everyone and especially when they hugged her. She dearly loved small children and was known as to give them face kisses. With...

Kilo Wade Love

Kilo Wade Love

Jan 26, 2024

Kilo was rescued in 2015 from the Chester Animal Shelter in May 2021. He loved riding in cars and riding on the family golf cart. His favorite foods were turkey and bread. He also loved his belly rubs while lying in the grass. He was the sweetest and loving dog a person could have.

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Barry "Lanny" Vance

Barry "Lanny" Vance

Jan 15, 2024

Chester, SC

Barry D. "Lanny" Vance, 82, passed away Monday, January 15. He was the husband of Irene McWaters Vance. He is also survived by his daughters Cheryl Watson (Maurice) of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Tonya Smith (Chris)of Simpsonville, SC; his step-daughters Kelly Bagley (Lex) of Chester and Charlotte Shannon (Adam) Chester; step-son Mike Mincey (Sharon);...

Carol Lynn Polk

Carol Lynn Polk

Jan 14, 2024

Please note that the funeral time and date will be updated here soon.

Carol McKeown Polk, 59, of 1007 Langley Drive in Chester passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was the wife of Edwin Shane Polk of the home. She is also survived by one son, Kevin Polk (Ashley) of Chester; one daughter, April...

Darlene (Purcell)  Lacsamana

Darlene (Purcell) Lacsamana

Jan 12, 2024

Darlene Purcell Lacsamana, 64 of Chester passed away Friday at MUSC-Chester. She was the widow of Wilson Rick Lacsamana and the daughter of the late Benjamin "Bennie" B. and Grace "Bootsie" Kinsey Purcell. She is survived by two sons, Ben Pitts (Katie) and Dale Deese, Jr. both of Chester; daughter, Sara McCall (Eric) of Chesterfield, Va.; grandchildren, Dyllan Garber...

Max G

Max G

Jan 11, 2024

Max, a beautiful black Lab, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Thursday. Poco's Pet Care provided cremation.

Carla Ann Rist

Carla Ann Rist

Jan 10, 2024

Carla A. Rist, 48, passed away suddenly on Wednesday. She is survived by her mother, Laura Melton Rist of Chester, her father, David Robert Rist of Chester, one son, Cobe Stevenson of Chester, one daughter, Chloe Loftis of Columbia, SC; one brother, John Rist of Chester; special friends, Nikki Loftis, of Chester and Nikkiee Vinson of Chester, one nephew,...

Casper Z

Casper Z

Jan 7, 2024

Casper, age 16 suddenly crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Sunday afternoon. He liked playing, sleeping on his mom's lap and on the back of her chair. He loved Tender Vittles treats, snacking on Cheez-its and bossing around his dog siblings Missy, Ginger, Athena, and Bella. He was a sweet loving cat that will be missed.

Poco's...

Pinkee Promise

Pinkee Promise

Jan 5, 2024

Pinkee crossed the Ra inbow Bridge early Friday morning. Poco's Pet Care provided cremation.

Princess W

Princess W

Dec 25, 2023

Princess crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Christmas morning. She was 12 years old. Princess was loved by us and will be greatly missed.

She loved sitting on our laps evert time we would get in the chair. She always wanted to be right where we were. She was very spoiled and definitely will be missed.

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Aaron Michael Prosser, Sr.

Aaron Michael Prosser, Sr.

Dec 25, 2023

Aaron Michael Prosser, Sr., 43, passed away Dec. 25, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Judith Ann Thomas Lowery and her husband James of Lowrys, SC and his wife, Tonya Renee Leonard-Prosser of Sheakleyville, Pa.; his four sons, Aaron M. Prosser, Jr. (Deondra) of York, SC, Zachary Noah Dimit of Lowrys, SC, Domanic Leonard of Sheakleville, Pa., Xavier...

Betty Anne (Allen)  Ouzts

Betty Anne (Allen) Ouzts

Dec 21, 2023

Betty Allen Ouzts, 85, of Chester passed away Thursday at MUSC-Lancaster. She was born in Chester and the daughter of the late Luther D. & Lillie Benson Allen, Sr. She is survived by one son, Bill Simon; and one daughter, Helen Dallas, both of Chester; one brother, Luther Allen (Junior) of Chester; two grandchildren, Renee Bagwell Britt and Curtis...

Snipes Queen Of Sheba Queen

Snipes Queen Of Sheba Queen

Dec 20, 2023

Snipes Queen of Sheba went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2023. Sheba loved car rides and visiting her Mimi and Papa Snipes. She was a beloved family member who will forever be in our hearts.

by Mimi

Tammy (Melton)  Lee

Tammy (Melton) Lee

Dec 8, 2023

Forest City, NC-Tammy Melton Lee, 56, formerly of Chester passed away in Forest City on Friday, December 8, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late John W. and Patricia Fowler Melton. She is survived by two sons, David Melton of Forest City, NC and James M. Levister, Jr. (Katelyn) of Morganton, NC; two brothers, John Melton of Lake...

Bobby R. Wallace

Bobby R. Wallace

Dec 4, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that the Wallace family announces the death of their father, Bobby R. Wallace, 81. Mr. Wallace entered into rest on Monday, December 4, 2023. The Directors of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family. The family will receive friends and celebrate his life from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December...