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Recent Obituaries in Chester, SC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Chester, SC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Barbara Jean Porter

Barbara Jean Porter

Oct 7, 2010

Mrs. Barbara Jean Porter, 74, died October 7, 2010 at the Chester Regional Nursing Center.A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Chester Memorial Gardens with Reverend John Porter officiating. Born in Chester, SC on January 18, 1937, Mrs. Porter was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Christine Powers Simmons.She attended the schools of...

Violet Rhodes King

Violet Rhodes King

Oct 7, 2010

Chester: Mrs. Violet Rhodes King, 80, formerly of Graham, NC, died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Chester Regional Nursing Center. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 11, 2010 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Graham, NC with Reverend Norman Fargis and Reverend Steve Crouse officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, October 11, 2010 from 10:00 AM...

Kenneth Rayford Hefner

Kenneth Rayford Hefner

Oct 3, 2010

Edgemoor:Mr. Kenneth Rayford Hefner, 77, died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at his residence. A Memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Lando Church of God with Reverend Ed Harris officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the vestibule of the church. Mr. Hefner was born February 13, 1933 in Lando, SC...

Elsie Mae Beckham

Elsie Mae Beckham

Oct 1, 2010

CHESTER: Mrs. Elsie Mae Griffin Beckham, 91, died Friday, October 1, 2010 at Chester Regional Nursing Center.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, October 4, 2010 at Chester Memorial Gardens. Born in Jonesville, SC on March 5, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Maude Worthy Griffin and widow of Russell T. Beckham.She...

Agnes Roberts Banks

Agnes Roberts Banks

Oct 1, 2010

Agnes Roberts Banks, 91, died Friday, October 1, 2010 at Chester Regional Nursing Center. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 4, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Chester with the Reverend Clay Waldrip officiating. Interment will be in Beaver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 ? 8:00 P. M. Sunday, October...

Eloise Mcdill Mckeown

Eloise Mcdill Mckeown

Sep 19, 2010

Mrs. Ella Louise ?Eloise? McDill McKeown of Blackstock, South Carolina died peacefully at the home of her niece in Grandview, Tennessee, on Sunday, September 19, 2010, surrounded by her family.She was 101 years old. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, September 26 at Cornwell Presbyterian Church in Blackstock, South Carolina with Rev. Oscar Burdette and Rev....

Lesslie Able Paul

Lesslie Able Paul

Sep 18, 2010

Lesslie Able ?Buck? Paul, 83, of Chester died Saturday, September 18, 2010 at his residence. A memorial service will beheld at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Barron Funeral Home with the Reverend Walter Mitchum, Reverend Chris Snelgrove, and Reverend Irvin Plowden. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday at Barron Funeral Home, 133...

Grover Cleveland Boulware

Grover Cleveland Boulware

Sep 11, 2010

Mr. Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Boulware, Jr., died Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Chester Regional Nursing Center in Chester.The funeral service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Arthur Vick officiating. The interment willbe in Chester Memorial Gardens. Born in Chester, SC, Mr. Boulware was the son of the late Grover...

Ann Messick Bumgarner

Ann Messick Bumgarner

Sep 10, 2010

Mrs. Annie Lee Messick Bumgarner, 88, passed away peacefully at her home with her family on Friday, September 10, 2010.The funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 13, 2010 at Chester First Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating.The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 10:00 ? 11:00 A.M. Monday at First Baptist...

Kasey Jean Ray Collins Granger

Kasey Jean Ray Collins Granger

Sep 9, 2010

Mrs. Kasey Jean Ray Collins Granger, 38, died September 9, 2010.The funeral service will be 4:00 PM Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Clint Davis officiating.The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 3:00 ? 4:00 P. M. Wednesday at Barron Funeral Home. Born November 16, 1971 in Chester, SC, Mrs....

Kathryn Orr Fleming

Kathryn Orr Fleming

Sep 8, 2010

Mrs. Kathryn Orr Fleming, 90, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Magnolia Manor in Rock Hill, SC.The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Barron Funeral Home, 133 Wylie Street, with Reverend Fred Powell and Reverend Ronnie Greene officiating.The interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 ? 2:00 PM Saturday at Barron Funeral...

Margaret Anne Padget

Margaret Anne Padget

Sep 7, 2010

Miss Margaret Anne Padget, 43, of 536 MacFarlane Drive,died Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center ? Mercy in Charlotte, N.C.The funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday, September 10, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Chester with Reverend Clay Waldrip and Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating.The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens. Born July 26, 1967 in Columbia,...

Katie Bruce Ballard Faulk

Katie Bruce Ballard Faulk

Sep 3, 2010

Chester: Mrs. Katie Bruce Ballard Faulk, 89, died Friday, September 3, 2010 at Chester Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Saluda Street Church of God with Reverend Jimmie Cox and Reverend Don Etters officiating. Interment will be held in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 PM...

Margaret Childress Hudson

Margaret Childress Hudson

Aug 31, 2010

Mrs. Margaret Childress Hudson, 81, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Agape Senior Living in Rock Hill, SC.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Chester Memorial Gardens with Rev. Harry Gindhart officiating. Born on October 20, 1928 in Avondale, North Carolina, Mrs. Hudson was a daughter of the late Dow and Dezzie Brown...

Edith Benson Scoggins

Edith Benson Scoggins

Aug 29, 2010

Mrs. Edith Benson Scoggins, 76, died Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Carolina Specialty Hospital in Charlotte. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. CE Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M ? 9:00 P.M. Tuesday August 31, 2010...

Rev. Mickey A. Barnes

Rev. Mickey A. Barnes

Aug 21, 2010

CHESTER, SC Rev. Mickey A. Barnes, 59, died Saturday, August 21, 2010 at his residence. The funeral service will be 2:00 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Smith officiating.Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 1:00 ? 2:00 PM Tuesday at Barron Funeral Home. Born July 27, 1951 in Greensboro, NC,...

Donald Lee Miller

Donald Lee Miller

Aug 21, 2010

CHESTER Mr. Donald Lee Miller, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.The funeral will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at the First Free Will Baptist Church with the Revs. James Sanders,John Porter and Melvin Pressley officiating. Following the service, interment will be at...

Sonny Thornton

Sonny Thornton

Aug 18, 2010

Lowry?s, SC- ---Mr. Floyd Andrew ?Sonny? Thornton, 79, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Chester Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, August 21, 2010 at First Baptist Church, Lowry?s with Reverend Michael Shaffer officiating. Interment will be held in Zion Cemetery. Born in Gastonia, NC on April 14, 1931, Mr. Thornton was a son...

Rickey Edward Mccameron

Rickey Edward Mccameron

Aug 15, 2010

Chester, SC Mr. Rickey Edward McCameron, 61, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Hospice & Community Care in Rock Hill, SC.A memorial service will be held 6:00 PM Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Barron Funeral Home with Reverend Joey Shetley officiating.Interment will be private.The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Barron Funeral Home. Born May 30, 1949...

Harriet Howell Stringfellow

Harriet Howell Stringfellow

Aug 14, 2010

Chester:Harriet Howell Stringfellow, 97, died Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Chester Regional Nursing Center. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday August 16, 2010 at Chester Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church with Reverend Clint Davis and Dr. Dwight Pearson officiating. Interment will be held in Evergreen Cemetery. BornOctober 3, 1912in Walterboro, SC a daughter of the late Madison Peyton...

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