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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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Joel Stanley Winchester

Joel Stanley Winchester

Sep 13, 2017

Chester, SC Mr. Joel Stanley Winchester, the gentle giant, 59, died Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Chester Regional Medical Center.A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Chapman and Rev. Nate Magloughlin officiating.Interment will follow at the property of Beverly and Joel Winchester.The family will receive friends...

Mary Katherine Kay Hare Fowler

Mary Katherine Kay Hare Fowler

Sep 12, 2017

YORK, SC:Mrs. Mary Katherine “Kay” Hare Fowler, 59, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at her home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Friday, September 15, 2017 in the sanctuary of Woodward Baptist Church, 1570 Ashford Road, Chester, SC.The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, September 15, 2017 at Woodward Baptist Church with Rev. Keith...

Rondal Keith Jacobs

Rondal Keith Jacobs

Sep 10, 2017

Myrtle Beach, SC: Rondal Keith Jacobs, 53, diedSunday, September 10, 2017 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Saluda Street Church of God with Reverend Scott Vaughn officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Barron Funeral Home and...

Barbara Faye Stalnaker Gregory

Barbara Faye Stalnaker Gregory

Sep 9, 2017

Chester, SC: Barbara Faye Stalnaker Gregory, 57, died Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Wilksburg Baptist Church with Reverend Scott Davis officiating. The family will receive friends also Wednesday, September 13 2017 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. at...

Ruth Ferguson Triplett

Ruth Ferguson Triplett

Sep 3, 2017

CHESTER, SC: Mrs. Ruth Ferguson Triplett was eternally healed Sunday morning September 3, 2017.She went peacefully in her sleep from her home to be with our Lord and Savior after courageously battling Alzheimer’s for many years.Ruth was a faithful Christian, a loving wife, and caring mother, as well as a good friend to many in her community.A graveside service will...

Marion Eugene Johnson

Marion Eugene Johnson

Sep 3, 2017

CHESTER, SC: Mr. Marion Eugene Johnson, Jr., 70, died Sunday, September 03, 2017 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Zion Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Zion Presbyterian Church with Rev. Al Ward...

Vernon Edwin Sigmon

Vernon Edwin Sigmon

Aug 29, 2017

Chester Mr. Vernon Edwin Sigmon, 71, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his home.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Brian Howard and Rev. Stan York officiating.Interment will be private.The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday , September...

Eunice Miller Mcwaters

Eunice Miller Mcwaters

Aug 27, 2017

Chester Mrs. Eunice Barrett Miller McWaters, 58, died Sunday, August 27, 2017, at her home.A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Stanley McGraw and Rev. Melvin Pressley officiating.Interment will be private.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at...

Sandra Darby Poole

Sandra Darby Poole

Aug 20, 2017

Sandra Kaye Darby Poole,passed away at her home in Merritt Island, Florida on August 20, 2017. She earned a Bachelor Degree from the University of South Carolina with high honors and accolades. In 1973, she was one of 31 people who began developing computer applications for an eventual Fortune 500 company, Policy Management System. She rose from a computer programmer...

Charles Lee Lunsford

Charles Lee Lunsford

Aug 11, 2017

Chester, SC: Charles Lee Lunsford, 87, died Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, August 14, 2017 at Armenia United Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Michael Shaffer officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 13, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM. Mr. Lunsford was born in Lockhart, SC on...

Johnny Thomas

Johnny Thomas

Aug 11, 2017

Chester, SC: Mr. Johnny Harold Thomas, 85, died Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC.The family will receive friends immediately following the committal in the fellowship Hall of the church and other times at the home.The funeral service will be 5:00 PM Monday, August 14, 2017 at New Hope United Methodist Church...

Evelyn Virginia "Polly" Brantley Mccorkle

Evelyn Virginia "Polly" Brantley Mccorkle

Aug 7, 2017

Winston-Salem, NC: Ms. Evelyn Virginia “Polly” Brantley McCorkle, 97, formerly of Chester, SC, died Monday, August 7, 2017 at The Oaks at Forsyth Nursing & Rehab in Winston-Salem, NC.The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Vaughn and Rev. Mickey Brantley officiating.The interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Chester,...

Brian Keith Austin

Brian Keith Austin

Aug 6, 2017

Chester Mr. Brian Keith Austin, 48, died Sunday, August 6, 2017, at his home.All services will be private. Mr. Austin was born March 21, 1969 in Chester, SC and was a son of the late James A. Austin, Sr. and Frances Earline Thompson Austin.He was a graduate of Chester High School and formerly employed with Black & Decker.Mr. Austin was...

Fred Littlefield Tindall

Fred Littlefield Tindall

Aug 3, 2017

CHESTER, SC: Mr. Fred Littlefield Tindall, 85, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his home. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the home.A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Chester Memorial Gardens with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating. Born November 13, 1931 in Inman, SC,...

Barbara Jean Mahaffey Gwin

Barbara Jean Mahaffey Gwin

Jul 28, 2017

BLACKSTOCK, SC: Mrs. Barbara Jean Mahaffey Gwin, 78, died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 5:00 PM Monday, July 31, 2017 at Catholic-Presbyterian Church with Rev. Wayne Pruitt officiating with interment to...

Charles Lavon "Skip" Bates

Charles Lavon "Skip" Bates

Jul 26, 2017

CHESTER, SC: Mr. Charles Lavon “Skip” Bates, 61, died July 26, 2017 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM Friday, July 28, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home.The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. David Sealy and Rev....

Thomas Ray Mcneill

Thomas Ray Mcneill

Jul 21, 2017

Chester Mr. Thomas Ray McNeill, 53, died Friday, July 21, 2017, at his home.A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Barron Funeral Home. Interment will be private.The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, July 29, at Barron Funeral Home 133 Wylie St., Chester, SC. Mr. McNeill was...

Debra Shelton Johnson

Debra Shelton Johnson

Jul 21, 2017

Richburg Mrs. Debra Shelton Johnson, 54, died Friday, July 21, 2017, at Chester Regional Medical Center.The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Barron Funeral Home, 133 Wylie St., Chester, SC.Other services will be private. Mrs. Johnson was born June 15, 1963 in York County, SC and was a daughter of...

Harry Marion Williams

Harry Marion Williams

Jul 15, 2017

On July 15, 2017, Harry Marion Williams, Jr. passed away at the NHC healthcare facility in Anderson, SC where he had resided for the last 4 years. He was 99 years old. Harry M. Williams, Jr. was born on July 21, 1918 in Chester, SC (Chester County) the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Williams, Sr. of...

Ricky Evans Wylie

Ricky Evans Wylie

Jul 9, 2017

Byromville, Georgia: Mr.Ricky Evans Wylie, 55, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Pine Hill Nursing Home in Byromville, Georgia.The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 2:00 Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Greene officiating.The interment will be in...

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