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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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Frayer Lavern Scott Gaston

Frayer Lavern Scott Gaston

Apr 22, 2023

Mr. Frayer Lavern Scott Gaston, 57, died Saturday, April 22, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Danny Christopher officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside immediately following the service. Mr. Gaston was born September 26, 1965 in Chester, SC and was a son of the...

Carolyn Stanford Hicklin

Carolyn Stanford Hicklin

Apr 18, 2023

Carolyn Stanford Hicklin went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023. She was born in Chester, South Carolina on November 17, 1930 to Ethel Caroline Wall Stanford and Alfred Leland Stanford. Upon finishing Chester High School in 1949 she entered and was graduated as valedictorian, double majoring in piano and organ, from Greensboro College in...

Susan Shugart Owens

Susan Shugart Owens

Apr 16, 2023

Susan Shugart Owens, 67, of Southern Pines, NC, died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at HarborChase of Rock Hill after an extended illness. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 22, at 11 am at Armenia United Methodist Church, Chester, with Dr. Steve Shugart officiating. The family will receive friends in the social hall of the church immediately following the...

Diane Elizabeth Sanders Branch

Diane Elizabeth Sanders Branch

Apr 11, 2023

Chester Mrs. Diane Elizabeth Sanders Branch, 83, died, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Stacy Newlon officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 am to 11 am Saturday, April 15 at the...

Toren Emil-Remy Martin

Toren Emil-Remy Martin

Apr 9, 2023

Richburg Mr. Toren Emil-Remy Martin, 31, died, Sunday, April 9, 2023. No services will be held at this time. Mr. Martin was born February 29, 1992 in Charleston, West Virginia and was a son of Louis Grant Martin and the late Marta Voolitich Martin. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School in Dunbar, West Virginia and also the University...

Henry Wilburn Taylor

Henry Wilburn Taylor

Apr 9, 2023

Native to western North Carolina-a proud southern Appalachian man with a big friendly smile-Henry “Doodle” Wilburn Taylor was born and raised by Naomi and Charles Morton on February 7, 1961. With them, he had five brothers, two sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews he loved dearly. He spent most of his life with his beloved wife Caroline ‘Rachel’....

Nancy Eva Brakefield Scoggins

Nancy Eva Brakefield Scoggins

Apr 8, 2023

Nancy Eva Brakefield Scoggins, 90, of McConnells, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 8 at Lexington Community Hospice House-Agape Care Group in Lexington, South Carolina following a brief illness. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Armenia United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 11 at 4:00 P.M. Nancy was born in Hulmeville, Pennsylvania on October 24,...

Ronald "Ronnie" Hennies Stephenson

Ronald "Ronnie" Hennies Stephenson

Apr 7, 2023

Ronald Hennies Stephenson, Sr. 75, lovingly known as "Ronnie" by his family, friends and all those who knew him, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 7, 2023. A "Celebration of Life" will be held 4:30 PM Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Chester Freedom Ministries 729 Village, Chester, SC 29706 with Rev. Steve Bishop, Artemio Garcia and Lamont Powell...

William Ervin Holt, Jr.

William Ervin Holt, Jr.

Apr 5, 2023

Chester Mr. William Ervin Holt Jr., 63, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023. A graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, April 10, at Chester Memorial Gardens with Rev. Daniel Wightman officiating. The family will receive friend’s immediately following the service at the graveside. Mr. Holt was born December 3, 1959 in Chester, SC and was a son of the late...

Reginal Ralph Mccorkle

Reginal Ralph Mccorkle

Apr 3, 2023

Chester Mr. Reginal Ralph McCorkle, 82, died Monday, April 3, 2023 at his home. A memorial service will be 6:00 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends immediately following the service until 8:00 PM. Mr. McCorkle was born May 16, 1940 in Lando, SC and was a son of...

Arthur Grier Westbrook, Iii

Arthur Grier Westbrook, Iii

Apr 1, 2023

Catawba, SC Arthur Grier Westbrook, III, 85, loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father and Savior on April 1, 2023. Born June 28, 1937, Grier was the son of the late A.G. Westbrook Jr. and Susie Thomas Westbrook. He was born in Chester County and grew up in Edgemoor, SC. He graduated...

John Otis Mcmanus

John Otis Mcmanus

Mar 31, 2023

John Otis McManus Jr., 50, died Friday March 31, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, April 3, 2023 at Woodard Baptist Church of Chester with Reverend Keith Hinson. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Woodward Baptist Church. John was born on August 4, 1972...

Justin Tyler Couch

Justin Tyler Couch

Mar 26, 2023

Justin Tyler Couch, 29, died Sunday, March 26, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Gaston officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Barron Funeral Home until 8:00 PM. Justin was born July 28, 1993 in Rock Hill,...

John Waston Brown, Jr

John Waston Brown, Jr

Mar 25, 2023

This obituary is placed on our website in courtesy of the Brown family: John Watson Brown, Jr. (Johnny), age 63, of Anderson, SC, devoted husband to Mary Ann Brown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at his residence. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 16, at 2:00 PM at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 102 North Park Drive,...

Gene Scott Palmer

Gene Scott Palmer

Mar 21, 2023

Chester Mr. Gene Scott Palmer, 74, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Hospice of Laurens County. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 24, 2023, at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Friday at Barron Funeral Home, 133 Wylie...

Donna Gail Tucker Roof

Donna Gail Tucker Roof

Mar 20, 2023

Blackstock Donna Gail Tucker Roof, 65, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday March 24, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Friday March 24, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home. Donna...

Juanita Gregory Parkins

Juanita Gregory Parkins

Mar 17, 2023

Chester Juanita Gregory Parkins, 87, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 19, at Chester Memorial Gardens with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. The family will receive friends anytime at the home and immediately following the service at the graveside. Mrs. Parkins was born June 1, 1935 in Lockhart,...

Ronald Eugene "Woo-Woo" Wages

Ronald Eugene "Woo-Woo" Wages

Mar 14, 2023

Chester Mr. Ronald Eugene “Woo-Woo” Wages, 68, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday March 18, 2023 at Lando Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Lando Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Saturday, March 18 also at Lando Baptist Church. Mr. Wages...

Joyce Elaine Inman Gibson

Joyce Elaine Inman Gibson

Mar 14, 2023

Chester Mrs. Joyce Elaine Inman Gibson, 79, died, Tuesday, March 14, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday March 18, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, March 18, 2023 at Barron Funeral Home. Mrs. Gibson was born...

Donald Edward Mcginn, Jr.

Donald Edward Mcginn, Jr.

Mar 13, 2023

Blackstock Mr. Donald Edward McGinn, Jr. 55, died Monday, March 13, 2023. All services are private. Mr. McGinn was born December 3, 1967 in Charlotte, NC and was a son of Linda McWilliams McGinn and the late Donald Edward McGinn Sr. He was a graduate of Independence High School in Charlotte, NC and was a retired automotive mechanic. In addition...

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