What happened to chester in the last episode of gunsmoke?

In the last episode of "Gunsmoke," titled "The Sharecroppers," Chester Goode, portrayed by Dennis Weaver, does not have a significant narrative arc since he had already left the show in the previous season. The series finale primarily focuses on Marshal Matt Dillon and his interactions in Dodge City. Chester's departure is noted earlier, and he is not present in the final episode.