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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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Brenda Sigmon Queen

Brenda Sigmon Queen

Dec 27, 2020

Chester Mrs. Brenda Sigmon Queen, 78, died Sunday December 27, 2020, at her home.A memorial service will be heldat 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Fountain of Life Church of God with Pastor Walter Mitchum and Rev. Ken Compton officiating.Interment will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends at the graveside immediately following the committal.At the request...

Dorothy Porter Melton

Dorothy Porter Melton

Dec 26, 2020

Chester Mrs. Dorothy Porter Melton, 80, died Saturday December 26, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. Due to Covid-19 the family has decided thatall services will beprivate. Mrs. Melton was born April 26. 1940 in Chester, SC and was a daughter of the late A.J. Porter and Moseanna Melton Porter. She was a graduate of Chester High...

Fred Olin Stewart

Fred Olin Stewart

Dec 24, 2020

Rock Hill Mr. Fred Olin Stewart, Sr.,89, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was surrounded by his family as he peacefully accepted his gift of eternal life at the feet of Jesus . A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM...

Lensie Wherry Henson

Lensie Wherry Henson

Dec 23, 2020

Chester Mr. Lensie Wherry Henson, 95, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday December 31, 2020 at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Earl Ogburn and Rev. Tim Foster officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside. Mr. Henson was born January 6, 1925 in Chester County, SC and was...

Mary Geraldine Hutto Shaver

Mary Geraldine Hutto Shaver

Dec 23, 2020

Mrs. Mary Geraldine Hutto Shaver, 78, died Wednesday December 23, 2020 at MUSC Chester. All services are private. Mrs. Shaver was born on September 6, 1942 in Chester, SC and was a daughter of the late Jacob Walter Hutto and Annie Ferrell Hutto. She attended the schools of Chester County and was a homemaker. She is survived by a son...

Frances Patricia Ard Ford

Frances Patricia Ard Ford

Dec 23, 2020

Mrs. Frances Patricia Ard Ford, 75, died Wednesday December 23, 2020 at Rock Hill Post Acute Care.A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Chester Memorial Gardens with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday December 29, 2020 at Barron Funeral home. Mrs. Ford was born...

Betty Mcmanus Mobley

Betty Mcmanus Mobley

Dec 22, 2020

Chester Mrs. Betty McManus Mobley, 83, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at MUSC Chester. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating.The family will receive friends at the graveside immediately following the service. Mrs. Mobley was born July 9, 1937 in Camden, SC and was a daughter...

Hazel William Rollins

Hazel William Rollins

Dec 21, 2020

Chester Mr. Hazel William Rollins, 76, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.All services are private. Mr. Rollins was born November 15, 1944 in Great Falls, SC and was a son of the late George Washington Rollins and Janie Mae Varnadore Rollins. He attended the schools of Great Falls and was former owner and...

Barbara Elaine Johnson Parker

Barbara Elaine Johnson Parker

Dec 21, 2020

Hickory Grove, SC Mrs. Barbara Elaine Johnson Parker, 66, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. Mrs. Parker was born May 18, 1954 in Chester, SC and was a daughter of the late...

Alan O'Brian Gregory

Alan O'Brian Gregory

Dec 20, 2020

Chester Mr. Alan O’Brian Gregory, 55, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, SC.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 28, 2020 at Wilksburg Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Hinson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the church. The family requests all attending the...

Carol Cabaniss Gerbers

Carol Cabaniss Gerbers

Dec 18, 2020

Carol Cabaniss Gerbers, 74, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at her home. A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM Monday,December 21, 2020 with Reverend Kevin Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside immediately following the service. Carol was bornin Chester, SC on January 10, 1946 and was a daughter of the late Robert Cabaniss and Lillian...

Julia Faye Atkinson Abell

Julia Faye Atkinson Abell

Dec 16, 2020

Julia Faye Atkinson Abell, 95, died peacefully at home Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020, surrounded by her family. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is now joyfully worshiping in the presence of her Creator. Julia was the sixth of seven children born into the loving home of the late James Biggers...

Lessie Lee Logan Rollins

Lessie Lee Logan Rollins

Dec 13, 2020

Lessie Lee Logan Rollins, 100, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, December 13, 2020 with her family at her side at home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 at Old Purity Cemetery with Reverend Clay Waldrip and Reverend Andy Logan officiating. Mrs. Rollins was born on February 23, 1920 in Cleveland County, NC,...

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Jordan

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Jordan

Dec 9, 2020

Richburg Mrs. Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Miller Jordan, 77, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 13, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Phillip Chandler officiating.The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Saturday, December 12, at Barron Funeral...

Johnnie Courtley Hollifield

Johnnie Courtley Hollifield

Dec 6, 2020

Fort Lawn, SC Mr. Johnnie Courtley Hollifield, 72, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his home. All services are private. Mr. Hollifield was born January 9, 1948 in Asheville, NC and was a son the late Oscar George Hollifield and Eloise Mira Wallen Hollifield. He attended the schools of Chester County. Johnny was a truck driver for over 30 years...

George Nicholas Vastis

George Nicholas Vastis

Dec 1, 2020

Mr. George Nicholas Vastis, 84, of Chester, SC, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC.The graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Wilksburg Baptist Church Cemetery with Father George Nayfa of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Spartanburg, SC officiating. Mr. Vastis was born on February 10,...

Mildred Frances Dawkins

Mildred Frances Dawkins

Nov 30, 2020

Chester Mrs. Mildred Frances Dickey Dawkins, 95, died Monday, November 30, 2020, at her home.A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Chester Memorial Gardens with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating.The family will receive friends at the graveside immediately following the service. Mrs. Dawkins was born March 15, 1925 in Chester, SC and was a...

Garland Robert Gilchrist

Garland Robert Gilchrist

Nov 28, 2020

Lutz, FL Mr. Garland Robert Gilchrist, 81, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrance, Florida. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Bullock Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends at the graveside immediately following the service. Mr. Gilchrist was born January 5, 1939 in Chester, SC...

Lucille Jourdan Hope

Lucille Jourdan Hope

Nov 26, 2020

Chester Mrs. Lucille Jourdan Hope, 95, died Thursday, November 26, 2020, at her home.A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 28, at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Earl Ogburn officiating.The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside. The family request those attending wear a face covering and practice social distancing. Mrs....

Bobby Gene Mcwaters

Bobby Gene Mcwaters

Nov 26, 2020

Chester Mr. Bobby Gene McWaters, 84, died Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Prisma Health Baptist in Columbia.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Barron Funeral Home. Mr. McWaters was born January 19, 1936 in Chester, SC and was a son of the late William McWaters and Mable Estes McWaters.He attended the schools of Chester County and was retired...

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