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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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Helen Sue Bruce Love

Helen Sue Bruce Love

Sep 2, 2023

Helen Sue Bruce Love, 86, died Saturday September 2, 2023 at Wayne T. Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC. A funeral Service will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday, September 5, 2023 with Reverend Gene Gaston officiating. The family will receive friends also Tuesday at the church from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Burial will be held in Chester Memorial Gardens....

Peggy Ann Bigham Bramlett Mcwatters

Peggy Ann Bigham Bramlett Mcwatters

Sep 1, 2023

Mrs. Peggy Bramlett McWatters, 86, died Friday, September 1, 2023, at Harbor Chase in Rock Hill, SC. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, September 4, 2023, at Capers Chapel Church UMC Cemetery with Mr. Wes Bramlett officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside. Mrs. McWatters was born July 2, 1937...

Elizabeth Carol Watkins West

Elizabeth Carol Watkins West

Aug 27, 2023

Elizabeth Carol Watkins West passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 27, 2023. Beth was born on August 13, 1964, in Chester, SC and was the daughter of the late William Harrison (Bill) Watkins, Sr. and Martha Carol Cox Watkins. She is a graduate of Chester High School and continued her education in the medical field...

John Thompson Boyd

John Thompson Boyd

Aug 26, 2023

Mr. John Thompson Boyd, 76, died Saturday , August 26, 2023. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Fowler and Pastor Warren Forster officiating. Interment will follow at Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, September 1, 2023 at Barron Funeral...

Robert Alexander Jordan, Sr.

Robert Alexander Jordan, Sr.

Aug 25, 2023

Mr. Robert Alexander Jordan Sr. died Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, also at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Mr. Jordan was born...

Sylvia Sue Frix Little

Sylvia Sue Frix Little

Aug 24, 2023

Mrs. Sylvia Sue Frix Little, 57, died Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte, NC. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, August 28, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Monday,...

John Roger Patrick, Jr.

John Roger Patrick, Jr.

Aug 22, 2023

John Roger Patrick Jr. the eldest son of the late John and Mary Ann Patrick born on October 15,1962 in Chester, SC went to his heavenly home on Tuesday August 22,2023. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, August 26, 2023 at West Side Baptist Church with Reverend Gene Gaston officiating. The family will receive friends also Saturday...

Joseph Edward Wishert

Joseph Edward Wishert

Aug 4, 2023

Carlisle, SC Mr. Joseph Edward Wishert, 79, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at NHC Healthcare Parklane in Columbia, SC. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 7, 2023, at Cool Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth “Skeet” Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Monday in the sanctuary of...

Jordan Walker Yelvington

Jordan Walker Yelvington

Aug 4, 2023

Chester Jordan Walker Yelvington, 10, died Friday, August 4, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, August 7, 2023, at Barron Funeral Home with Pastor Adam Laster & Pastor Keith Hinson officiating. Interment will follow in Armenia United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Monday, at Barron Funeral Home,...

Daniel Timothy Lockman

Daniel Timothy Lockman

Aug 2, 2023

Mr. Daniel Timothy Lockman, 69, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Services will be held at a later date. Mr. Lockman was born December 17, 1953 in San Diego, CA and was a son of the late Ivan Henry Lockman and Josephine Bresnahan Lockman. He was a high school graduate, was a long distance truck driver, and was retired from the...

Claudia Josephine Jones Cash

Claudia Josephine Jones Cash

Aug 1, 2023

Mrs. Claudia Josephine Jones Cash, 80, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Friday August 4, 2023 at First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Jon Parrish officiating. Interment will follow at Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Friday August 4, 2023 also at First Church of...

Lois Ann Farmer Murrell

Lois Ann Farmer Murrell

Aug 1, 2023

Mrs. Lois Ann Farmer Murrell, 66, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Friday August 4, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Friday, August 4, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home. Mrs....

Michael Derrick Laws

Michael Derrick Laws

Jul 31, 2023

Mr. Michael Derrick Laws, 42, died Monday, July 31, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Friday, August 4, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home. Mr. Laws was born August 22, 1980 in Chester, SC and was a son of the late Donald Ervin Laws, Sr., and Doris Darby Laws. He was...

Timothy Fudge-Rogers

Timothy Fudge-Rogers

Jul 29, 2023

Edgemoor Mr. Timothy Fudge-Rogers, 64, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his home. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Barron Funeral Home, 133 Wylie St., Chester, SC. Tim was born June 3, 1959 in Chester, SC and was a son of the late Harry O’Neil Fudge...

Bridget Frances "Fran" Morris

Bridget Frances "Fran" Morris

Jul 24, 2023

Bridget Frances (Fran) Morris Fran Morris of Richburg, South Carolina passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 24. “ Funeral Mass will be held at noon on Saturday, October 14th at her church, St Joseph's, in Chester. A reception will be held in the church hall following the mass. Internment will be at the Oratory Memorial Garden immediately following...

Ruth Ann Whitman

Ruth Ann Whitman

Jul 24, 2023

Ruth Ann Whitman (née Jones) of Chester, South Carolina passed peacefully in hospice care on Monday July 24th, 2023. Her memorial Service will be held at the Chester Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church on July 29 with a visitation starting at 11:00 AM and the Memorial Service to follow at noon. Daughter of the late Robert Jefferson and India Ann Jones...

Fred "Freddie" Collins Wishert, Jr.

Fred "Freddie" Collins Wishert, Jr.

Jul 12, 2023

Mr. Fred "Freddie" Collins Wishert, Jr. 73, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at his home. A memorial service will be held 5:00 PM, Sunday July 16, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home. Mr. Wishert was born June...

Christopher Thomas Kelly

Christopher Thomas Kelly

Jun 26, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Thomas Kelly, 54, of Chester, SC, who departed from this world on Monday, June 26, 2023. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Saturday, July 1, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Barron Funeral Home, 133 Wylie St., Chester, SC. Funeral services will begin at...

Peggy Adell Young Boyd

Peggy Adell Young Boyd

Jun 22, 2023

THE TIME OF THE SERVICE HAS CHANGED. IT IS NOW 11:00 AM MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 WITH VISITATION TO FOLLOW IN THE SOCIAL HALL Blackstock Mrs. Peggy Adell Young Boyd, 87, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 26, 2023, at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Hallman...

Juanita Lipscomb Beltz

Juanita Lipscomb Beltz

Jun 22, 2023

Juanita Lipscomb Beltz, 92, died at home with family at her side on Thursday, June 22, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 25, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Chester with Reverend Clay Waldrip and Dr. Neely Gaston officiating . Visitation will be held in the foyer of the church from 1:15 PM until 2:00...

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