Obituaries

Apr 28, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Ernest “Bobby” Lawson, 81, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother on April 28, 2025.  Born January 30, 1944, in Chester, SC, he was the son of the late Robert Smith Lawson and Vera Roach Lawson

Bobby is survived by his devoted wife of 25...

Apr 28, 2025

Donald “Don” Ervin Reed, 81, passed away peacefully Monday, April 28, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:04 pm in honor of his weekly golf time with family and friends. Services will be held at Wesley Memorial UMC in Chester with Rev. Dan Sullivan...

Apr 28, 2025

Barbara Louise Hawkins Robinson, 92, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at the home of her daughter.  Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Friday May 2, 2025, at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Clint Davis officiating.  Interment will follow at Rosemont Cemetery in Union, SC.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Friday at...

Apr 19, 2025

Harold Ronald “Ron” Wyatt, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 27, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Chester, SC with Mark Wyatt and Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating. Interment will be private. Visitation for family and friends will be...

Apr 19, 2025

Della Wylie Watts McCorkle, 90, wife of the late Ben Howard McCorkle passed away peacefully, April 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. A Funeral Service will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Lando Church of God with Reverend Ed Harris and Reverend Michael Shaffer officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 6:00 PM...

Apr 14, 2025

Betty Louise McWatters Youngblood, 92, died Monday, April 14, 2025 at MUSC Lancaster Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 18, 2025 at Embers Church with Rev. Kevin Taylor and Rev. Jeff McWatters officiating. Interment will be private. Visitation for family and friend will be from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the church....

Apr 11, 2025

Michael Lee Sullivan, 80, passed into the glory of Heaven on Friday, April 11, 2025, to be with his wife and the siblings who preceded him. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, April 18, 2025 at Barron Funeral Chapel with Steven Carlton officiating. The family will receive friends also Friday from 1:00 PM until service time At...

Apr 11, 2025

Shirley Jean Anderson Bell passed peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025, at home surrounded by her children.  A graveside service will be held for family and friends at 1:00 PM Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Chester Memorial Gardens.

Shirley was born November 24, 1941 in Chicago, IL and was a daughter of the late Robert Oliver Anderson...

Apr 10, 2025

John Charles Ashwell, 72, a beloved husband, son and brother passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born February 24, 1953, in Putnam, CT, he was the son of Charles Ashwell (predeceased) and Ruth Paine. He is survived by his loving wife of over 49 years, Kathy Lee Ashwell, his brothers, Robert Ashwell (Cynthia), James Ashwell, Roy Rankin (Deborah), sister...

Apr 9, 2025

John Luther Feaster, 85, a beloved husband, dad, and granddad passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025. Born on August 30, 1939, in York County, SC, he was the son of the late Tres Feaster and Mary McDaniel Feaster. A Funeral Service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Barron Funeral Home with Reverend David Nalley and...

Apr 5, 2025

Mr. James Madison McCrorey, Sr., (Jimmy), of Chester, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at his home. 85 years old, born March 29th, 1940, he was the son of the late Samuel Madison McCrorey and Ruth Atkinson McCrorey. Jimmy was predeceased by his one true love, his wife of 56 years, Patricia Pearson McCrorey. A funeral service...

Mar 28, 2025

George Lonnie Faust, 78, died Friday, March 28, 2025, at his home.  No services are planned at this time.  The family will receive friends anytime at the home.

Born June 18, 1946, Lonnie was a son of the late Hilton Glenn Faust, Jr. and Grace Love Faust.  He was a graduate of Chester High School.  Lonnie was...

Mar 26, 2025

Patrick Lee "Bebop" Bagley, 73, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside immediately following the service.

Born January 12, 1952 in Chester, SC, he was...

Mar 22, 2025

Margaret Anita Wilks Cox Beddingfield, 88, died Saturday, March 22, 2025 at her home. A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church with Reverends Skeet Thomas, Mike Black and David Sealy officiating. The family will receive friends also Tuesday in the sanctuary of the church from 12:00 Noon until service time....

Mar 14, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Flanagan Pruitt, 68, died Friday, March 14, 2025 at her home. A gathering of friends will be held from 5:30 til 7:30, Tuesday March 18, 2025 at Barron Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pruitt was born September 18, 1956 in Rochester, NY and was the daughter of the late James Flanagan and Eileen Cameron Flanagan. She was...

Mar 13, 2025

Mr. Fred Weir Castles, Jr., of Chester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was 89 years old. Born on January 24, 1936, he was the son of the late Fred Weir Castles, Sr. and Lillie Hall Castles. A Celebration of Life will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, March 16, 2025, at First...

Mar 11, 2025

Lois Hyatt Roddey

Mrs. Lois Hyatt Roddey, of Chester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at MUSC Chester Nursing Center, at age 86. Born on October 23, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Hyatt and Helen Ashley Hyatt.

As a 1957 graduate of Chester Senior High School, Mrs. Roddey...

Mar 4, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Andrew Ventra on March 4, 2025. He was the loving son of Jerome and Betty Ventra.

John was a devoted, loving father and grandfather. He is deeply mourned and survived by his Mother Betty Ventra, his children Zachariah Ventra (Christy), Cecelia Ventra (Shane), Joshua Ventra (Kelly), Dylan Ventra...

Mar 4, 2025

Eugene Estes Jennings passed away on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 at Six Mile Retirement Center.

The funeral service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 760 Calvary Church Rd., Carlisle, SC, on Sunday, March 9th at 3PM, with his lifelong friend, Rev. David Sealy, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 2PM...

Mar 2, 2025

Vivian Vernelle Beckham Roof, 97, died Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Piedmont Medical Center. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Cornwell Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tim Foster officiating. Mrs. Roof was born August 23, 1927 in Rock Hill, SC and was a daughter of the late Marvin Beckham and Frances...