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Recent Obituaries in Chester, SC

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Gene Rachels

Gene Rachels

Jun 12, 2010

Chester, SC---Gene Rachels, 77, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, SC. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Bethel United Methodist Church with Reverend Judson King and Reverend Harry Gindhart officiating. Interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, June 14, 2010...

Margaret J. Dickey

Margaret J. Dickey

Jun 9, 2010

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Jones Dickey, 91, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Chester Regional Nursing Centerin Chester.The funeral service will be2:00 PM Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Joanne Lockard-Hawkins officiating with intermentin Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM? 2:00 PM Saturday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Born January...

Frances Dewitt Peay

Frances Dewitt Peay

Jun 8, 2010

CHESTER: Mrs. Frances Dewitt Peay, 82, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Chester Regional Nursing Center. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Friday at Evergreen Cemetery with Reverend Steve Bishop officiating. Born in Chester, SC, September 18, 1928 a daughter of the late William Moffitt Dewitt and Catherine McWatters Dewitt, Mrs. Peay was a graduate of Chester High...

Lori Fairfax Tinsley

Lori Fairfax Tinsley

Jun 6, 2010

Goldston, NC: Lori Anne Fairfax Tinsley, 47, formerly of Chester, died Sunday, June 6, 2010 at her residence. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday at Chester Memorial Gardens with Reverend Chip McArthur officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside. Born in Chester, SC a daughter of Zelma Bagwell Fairfax and the...

Gary R. Boring

Gary R. Boring

Jun 6, 2010

Mr. Gary R. Boring, 66, died Sunday, June 6, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Born July 13, 1943 in Kokomo, Indiana, Mr. Boring was a son of the late David S. Boring and Helen Broadley Boring.A memorial service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Liberty Baptist Church with Reverend Curtis Marshall and Reverend Joey Shetley.The...

Wylie Ambrose Smith

Wylie Ambrose Smith

Jun 2, 2010

CHESTER Mr. Wylie Ambrose Smith, Sr.83, died June 2, 2010 at the Chester Regional Medical Center in Chester. The funeral service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 790 Hawthorne Road, Chester with Rev. Jimmy Sanders and Rev. Melvin Pressley officiating.Interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens with Masonic Rites.The family will...

Mary Madeline Mckeown Guy Morrow

Mary Madeline Mckeown Guy Morrow

Jun 2, 2010

CHESTER Mrs. Mary Madeline McKeown Guy Morrow, 89, departed this life Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at Chester Regional Medical Center in Chester. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 4, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Chester with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 ? 7:30 PM Thursday, June...

John Henry Hatcher

John Henry Hatcher

Jun 2, 2010

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Pauline Wages Douglas

Pauline Wages Douglas

May 30, 2010

Mrs. Pauline Wages Douglas, 86, died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Barron Funeral Home with Reverend David Sealy officiating.Interment will be private.The family will receive friends from 1:00 ? 2:00 pm Thursday at Barron Funeral Home, 133 Wylie Street, Chester. Born...

Shelly Williford Levister

Shelly Williford Levister

May 30, 2010

CHESTER Mrs. Shelley Daylane Williford Levister, 36, died Sunday, May 30, 2010. The funeral service will be 4:00 PM Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Joey Shetley and Rev. Dale Roddey officiating.Interment will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 -8:00 Wednesday at Barron Funeral Home, 133 Wylie Street, Chester. Born...

Mildred Joanne Mcmahan

Mildred Joanne Mcmahan

May 29, 2010

Mrs. Mildred Joanne Hodge McMahan, also known as Jody or Millie, 72, died Saturday, May 29, 2010 at her residence. A memorial service will be held 1:00 Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Harold McMahan officiating.The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the residence. Born February 13, 1938 in Flint, Michigan, Mrs. McMahan...

Lisa Coley Mcdonald

Lisa Coley Mcdonald

May 17, 2010

Lancaster, SC: Lisa Diane Coley McDonald, 48, died Monday, May 17, 2010 at her residence. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church with Reverend Kenny Croft officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Barron Funeral...

Josie Clark Gaston

Josie Clark Gaston

May 17, 2010

CHESTER Mrs. Josie Leon Clark Gaston, 96, died Monday, May 17, 2010 at her residence. The funeral service will be 3:00 PM Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Chester with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating.Interment will be in Wilksburg Baptist Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM Wednesday at First Baptist Church. Born October 21, 1913 in...

Claudia Kay Davis

Claudia Kay Davis

May 15, 2010

Gaffney, Claudia Kay Davis, 51, of Gaffney, died Saturday May 15, 2010 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Barron Funeral Home with the Reverend Eric Nixon and Reverend Gonzalee Childers officiating. Born March 17, 1959 in Chester, SC, Mrs. Davis was a daughter of the late Thad and Hilda...

Cullen Stevenson

Cullen Stevenson

May 15, 2010

Lockhart, SC Cullen Bryant Stevenson, 31, died Saturday, May 15, 2010. The funeral service will be held 3:00PM Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Barron Funeral Home with Reverend Ronnie Greene officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Born May 5, 1979, in York, SC, Cullen was the son of Dale Bryant Stevenson and Mitzi Weir Clark. He attended the schools...

Jacqueline Marie Capuano

Jacqueline Marie Capuano

May 10, 2010

Mrs. Jacqueline Marie Capuano, 85, of Chester died Thursday, May 6, 2010 at White Oak Manor in Rock Hill, SC. Born May 30, 1924, in Canton,Ohio, a daughter of the late Herman and Lola Hoobler Schering. Mrs. Capuano was formerly employed with Norman Noble Shoes in Canton Ohio and was a member of St. Joseph?s Catholic Church. Survivors include a...

Sarah Corder Wylie Varnadore

Sarah Corder Wylie Varnadore

May 9, 2010

CHESTER Mrs. Sarah Cordor Wylie Varnadore, 87, died Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Orrs Baptist Churchwith Rev. Randall Runion and Rev. Curtis Marshall officiating.Interment will be at Uriel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Born July 15, 1922 in Fairfield County, SC, Mrs. Varnadore was a...

Fred Connor

Fred Connor

May 7, 2010

Mr. Fred Connor, 77, died Friday, May 7, 2010 at Chester Regional Medical Center in Chester. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PMMonday, May 10, 2010 at Evergreen Cemetery with Reverend Irvin Plowden, Jr. officiating. Born April 10, 1933 in Chester County, SC, Mr. Connor was a son of the late James Ervin Connor and Susie Thomas Connor.He...

Julia Mae Mcgarity

Julia Mae Mcgarity

May 3, 2010

Chester, SC:Julia McGarity, age 95, formerly of Great Falls Highway, Chester, SC passed away peacefully Monday, May 3, 2010 at the Butterfly Wing of Hospice at Ollie Steele Burden Manor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5:00 ? 6:00 PM Saturday evening, May 8, 2010 at Barron Funeral Home, Chester, SC.Funeral services will be conducted by...

Frances Wilkes Bramlett Stephenson

Frances Wilkes Bramlett Stephenson

May 2, 2010

Mrs. Frances Wilkes Bramlett Stephenson, 79, died Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Chester Regional Hospital. The funeral service will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Lowrys with Rev. Michael Shaffer, Rev. Den Parker and Rev. Wes Bramlett officiating.Interment will be in Armenia United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born March 8, 1931, in Fairfield County, SC,...

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