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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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Stephen Lawrence "Larry" Nichols

Stephen Lawrence "Larry" Nichols

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. Stephen Lawrence “Larry” Nichols, 69,  died Monday, February 19, 2024 at MUSC Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Wilksburg Baptist Church with Rev. Seth Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday also at the church....

George Ernest Taylor

George Ernest Taylor

Feb 17, 2024

George Ernest Taylor, affectionately known as Buck, departed this world on February 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family and friends at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Born on December 26, 1945, Buck's life was marked by a deep devotion to his loved ones, a passion for the outdoors, and a steadfast commitment to service.

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Leila Heath Hall Shannon

Leila Heath Hall Shannon

Feb 11, 2024

Mrs. Leila Heath Hall Shannon, 79, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her home in Rock Hill. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Purity Presbyterian Church with Reverend Jim Bankhead officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. Leila was...

Donald Roger Thomas, Jr.

Donald Roger Thomas, Jr.

Feb 10, 2024

Donald Roger Thomas, Jr., 61, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Woodward Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Hinson officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the church. Interment will be private. Born January 11, 1963 in Rock...

James Raymond Mccloud, Jr.

James Raymond Mccloud, Jr.

Feb 7, 2024

James Raymond McCloud, Jr., 70, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC. A visitation will be held at Jimbo's home Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date. Born in Lockhart, SC on November 6, 1953, Jimbo, was a son of...

Evelyn Frances Shaw Varnadore

Evelyn Frances Shaw Varnadore

Feb 7, 2024

Chester Evelyn Frances Shaw Varnadore, 69, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at MUSC Lancaster Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Earl Ogburn officiating. Mrs. Varnadore was born September 10, 1954 and was a daughter of the late Troy Shaw and Thelma Hopkins Shaw. She...

Kenneth Roger Crosby

Kenneth Roger Crosby

Feb 3, 2024

Kenneth Roger Crosby, 83, died Saturday February 3, 2024 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Barron Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Barron Funeral Home with the Rev Clay...

Hilda Jenell Logan White

Hilda Jenell Logan White

Jan 31, 2024

Mrs. Jenell Logan White died Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 4, at 3:00 pm at Chester Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church with Rev. Clint Davis and Rev. Buzzy Elder officiating. Burial will follow at Old Purity Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 2:45 on Sunday...

Kathleen Howard Hendrix

Kathleen Howard Hendrix

Jan 30, 2024

Mrs. Kathleen Howard Hendrix, 86, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday February 2, 2024 at Fountain of Life Church of God with Pastor David Flanders officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM also at Fountain...

Carolyn Sue Robinson Jordan

Carolyn Sue Robinson Jordan

Jan 26, 2024

Carolyn Sue Robinson Jordan, 59, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday, February 3, at Barron Funeral Home. Interment will be private. Born August 31,...

Erica Nicole Jordan Walls

Erica Nicole Jordan Walls

Jan 25, 2024

Erica Nicole Jordan Walls, 34, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday, February 3, at Barron Funeral Home. Interment will...

Frankie Hollis Levister

Frankie Hollis Levister

Jan 23, 2024

NOTE: THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT BARRON FUNERAL HOME SUNDAY JAN 28, 2024 FROM 2:00 PM UNTIL 4:00 PM. Mrs. Frankie Hollis Levister,59, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024. All are welcome to attend the Visitation Service at 12:00pm followed by a memorial service at 1:00pm on Monday, January 29th at Harvest Baptist...

James Byron Crosby

James Byron Crosby

Jan 21, 2024

James Byron Crosby, 69, died Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. Interment will follow in Old Purity Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Barron Funeral Home. Born August...

Harold Dean Reeves

Harold Dean Reeves

Jan 20, 2024

Mr. Harold Dean Reeves, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, January 20th, 2024. All are welcome to attend the Memorial Service at 3:00 pm Sunday January 28th, 2024, at First Baptist Church Chester with Dr. John Adams officiating. The family will receive friends in the vestibule of the church immediately following the service. He was born...

Ronnie Lee Bellue

Ronnie Lee Bellue

Jan 13, 2024

Mr. Ronnie Lee Bellue, 71, died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Lando Church of God with Rev. Ed Harris officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday at the church. Mr. Bellue was born November...

Boyd Lafayette Roberts, Jr.

Boyd Lafayette Roberts, Jr.

Jan 10, 2024

Boyd Lafayette Roberts, Jr. August 8, 1930-January 10, 2024 Boyd Lafayette Roberts, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 10th, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Chester, SC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Armenia Methodist Church, Chester, S.C. on Wednesday, January 17th at 2:00 P.M. Born on August 8, 1930, Boyd...

Jeffrey Todd Daniel

Jeffrey Todd Daniel

Jan 8, 2024

Mr. Jeffrey Todd Daniel, 54, died Monday, January 8, 2024. A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bishop and Mr. Mike Roof officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM also Sunday at Barron Funeral Home. Mr. Daniel was born...

James Nicholas Mcfalls

James Nicholas Mcfalls

Jan 8, 2024

Mr. James Nicholas McFalls, 45, died Monday, January 8, 2024. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 12, 2024 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Justin Ford officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, also Friday at Barron Funeral Home. Mr. McFalls was born August 7, 1978 in...

Gary Oneal Windham, Sr.

Gary Oneal Windham, Sr.

Jan 6, 2024

Chester Gary Oneal Windham, Sr., 72, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, at MUSC Medical Center Charleston. A private family service will be held at a later date. Gary was born August 18, 1951 in Chester County, SC and was a son of the late Clarence Virgil Windham and Lillian Varnadore Windham. He attended the schools of Chester County. Gary was...

Arthur Lee Gaston Ii

Arthur Lee Gaston Ii

Jan 2, 2024

Arthur Lee Gaston II, 86, of Chester, South Carolina, passed away on January 2, 2024, at The Pines at Davidson, North Carolina. A fourth-generation lawyer in Chester and seventh-generation direct descendant of Justice John Gaston of Revolutionary War fame there, Arthur was born in 1937, the son of David Aiken Gaston and Reubie Holliday Gaston. Raised on the family homestead...

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