Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chester, South Carolina

Biscuit Mathias

Biscuit Mathias

Nov 18, 2023

Biscuit, 16 years, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He loved chasing his laser light, riding in the car and on the 4-wheeler while in his special milk crate. He enjoyed his treats of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Peanut Bars and Milkbones.

His sisters and brothers, Bella, Marley and Bailey will miss him.

Kathy...

Peter R. Taaffe

Peter R. Taaffe

Nov 17, 2023

Peter Randal Taaffe, 55, passed away peacefully Friday November 17, 2023. His survived by his wife Cindi; two sons, Logan Taaffe of Washington, DC and Sgt. Hunter Taaffe of the U.S. Army; one daughter, Cheyenne White (Chris) of Bessemer City, NC; two brothers, Nicholas Taaffe of Greeneville, SC, Justin Taaffe (Leslie) of Columbia, SC, two sisters, Desiree Ferrandi of...

Carol Carter

Carol Carter

Nov 7, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that the Carter and Culp families announce the death of Ms. Carol Carter, 88. Ms. Carter entered into rest on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The Directors of Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home are caring for the family. A funeral service to honor her life will be held at 3 o'clock on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at...

Judy (Hodgin)  Austin

Judy (Hodgin) Austin

Oct 31, 2023

Judy Hodgin Austin, 77, passed away Tuesday. October 31, 2023. She was the widow of Harry Austin and the daughter of the late Jonathan & Letha Estes Hodgin. She is survived by one daughter, Bridgett Hammond (Elery) of Bay Springs, Mississippi; two great-granddaughters reared as daughters; one brother, Danny Hodgin (Kim) of Union, SC; three sisters, Irma Turnage (Dale)...

Brenda D. Pate

Brenda D. Pate

Oct 31, 2023

Brenda Duggins Pate, 76, of Lowrys passed away Tuesday. She was the wife of Kenneth Pate and the mother of Kenney Pate (Heather) of Sharon, Jamie Pate (Michelle) of Clover, Kevin Pate (Valerie) of Richland, NC. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Justin Carroll (Christine), Kyle Adkins (Cierra), Brooke Brown (Matt), Monica Archie (Dean), Erin Pate, Tristan Pate...

Gerald Ray Polk

Gerald Ray Polk

Oct 29, 2023

Gerald Ray Polk, 57, passed away Sunday October 29, 2023. He was born in Scotland County, NC to the late George Edwin Polk and Gladys Taylor Polk Brock. Gerald is survived by two children, Chad Polk of Red Springs, NC and Gina Webster of Laurinburg, NC; two brothers, Shane Polk of Chester, SC and Curtis Polk of Myrtle Beach,...

Mildred Diane Wilburn

Mildred Diane Wilburn

Oct 26, 2023

Mildred Diane Wilburn, 71, closed her earthly eyes and went home to be with her Lord on October 26, 2023.

She was the wife of "Bobby" Lamar Wilburn of the home, for 43 years, and the mother of two children, Lisa Dye (RJ) of Blackstock and James Allen Knight of the Home; one granddaughter, Hannah Grace Dye...

Prince W

Prince W

Oct 18, 2023

Prince, a Mini Schnauzer crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Poco's Pet Care provided cremation.

Kristy Nicole Polk

Kristy Nicole Polk

Oct 5, 2023

Chester

Kristy Nicole Polk, 47, passed away in Pineville, NC on October 5, 2023. She was born in Lockhart, SC to the late Robert Marion McKeown & Frances Williford McKeown. She is survived by two sisters, Carol Polk (Edwin) and Gina Williams both of Chester.

Pollard Funeral Home is serving the family.

Casey Hampton Conner

Casey Hampton Conner

Oct 5, 2023

Ft. Lawn

Casey Hampton Conner, 25, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2023. He was the son of James R. & Trina Mills Conner, Sr. of Ft. Lawn. He is also survived by two brothers, James Conner, Jr. (Destiney) of Okeechobee, Florida and Zachary Conner of Ft. Lawn; one sister, Jamelyn Lovette (Alan) of Camden; maternal grandmother,...

Charles Rudolph Black

Charles Rudolph Black

Sep 30, 2023

Ft. Lawn

Charles Rudolph Black, 93, went to be with his Eternal Father in Heaven on Saturday September 30, 2023. He was the widower of Dorothy Elizabeth Gilmer Black. He was born in Winnsboro to the late Herbert L. Black and Marion Geddings Black. He is survived by two daughters, "Terry" Teresa Harich and Glenda Black; one...

Joel Ray Haynes

Joel Ray Haynes

Sep 29, 2023

Joel Ray Haynes, 57, passed away Friday September 29, 2023. He was the son of the late Curtis Lewis Haynes and the father of Tiffany Haynes (Leroy Patrick). He is also survived by one god-daughter, Heather Johnson; three brothers, Curtis R., Mark, and Lou Hayes; one sister-in-law, Carrie James; grandchildren, Trenten Patrick, Marayah Haynes, Teegen Haynes, Melah Haynes-Wilmore, Quinten...

Wallace Terry Sullivan

Wallace Terry Sullivan

Sep 29, 2023

Chester

Wallace Terry Sullivan, Sr., 76, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. He was the husband of Carolyn Mullinax Sullivan, of the home and the son of the late Clyde Hershel Sullivan and Inez Proctor Sullivan. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Sullivan Everall and Tracey Renee Sullivan; one brother, Michael...

Mary Kay (Schmidt)  Smith

Mary Kay (Schmidt) Smith

Sep 27, 2023

Mary Kay Smith, 69, passed away Wednesday evening in Landrum, SC at Hospice of the Carolinas-Foothill. She was the widow of William Leslie Smith and the daughter of the late James Oliver Schmidt and Ruby Jennings Schmidt Nelson. She is survived by two daughters, Regina Sparks (Mark) of Chester, SC and Christina Oliver (Adam) of Okeechobee, Florida; three brothers,...

William D.   "Rip" Dennis, Jr.

William D. "Rip" Dennis, Jr.

Sep 20, 2023

Chester

William D. Dennis, Jr., "Rip" age 66, of Chester passed away September 20, 2023. He was the son of the late William Dewey and Billie Pauline Brantley Dennis, Sr. He is survived by three sisters, Paula Lucas of Chester, Valerie Blair (Robert) of Sharon, Karen Bailey (Tommy) of Chester; one brother, Robert Dennis (Gaye) of Lowrys;...

Jasper Connor

Jasper Connor

Sep 19, 2023

Jasper, a.k.a. "Stink Old Man" & "NuNu" was born on Jan. 31, 2009 and passed away on September 19, 2023.

Many moons ago, at an elementary soccer game, my youngest daughter saw a lady carrying a small Chihuahua. She asked the lady if she could hold the puppy and she ended up holding him the entire game....

Pumpkin Pollard

Pumpkin Pollard

Sep 19, 2023

Pumpkin "Pump" was lovingly adopted from the street in October 2019. She was taken in, bathed, fed and loved on and never left her new home. She was a happy girl that loved to eat practically anything, getting her belly rubbed, car rides, chewing on bones, getting dressed up and going to the beach with her human mom, Caroline...

Mommy R

Mommy R

Sep 13, 2023

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Abby Caldwell

Abby Caldwell

Sep 13, 2023

Abigail Grace Caldwell(Abby)

12/24/07 - 9/13/23

She was the Fur baby of the late

Robert P. Caldwell and Janet H Caldwell.

She had 2 Human sisters

Robin C. Davis, Amy C. Robinson.

Abby Leaves behind sixteen years of loving memories . She loved car rides,playing with her...

Edison Wylie Darby

Edison Wylie Darby

Sep 12, 2023

Edison Wylie Darby "ED", 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully at home on September 12, 2023. Edison was a life-long resident of Chester, SC. He was the widower of Geraldine F. Darby (Aug. 18, 2023) to whom he was married 63 years.  He longed to be with his wife and after a brief time they...