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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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Kenneth Francis Kaelin
May 10, 2017
Mr. Kenneth Francis Kaelin, Sr., age 86, of Chester, SC, Formerly of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at his home in South Carolina.Mr. Kaelin was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in the Korean conflict; attended schools in Louisville, KY; was co-owner/operator of Catawba Plastics; was a member of First Baptist Church of...
Dorothy Mae Brown Bates
May 9, 2017
Chester Mrs. Dorothy Mae Brown Bates, 90, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Rock Hill, SC.A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. David Sealy officiating.Interment will follow at Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at...
Robert Glenn "Bob" Scoggins
May 4, 2017
McConnells Mr. Robert Glenn “Bob” Scoggins, Jr., 78, died Thursday, May 04, 2017, atPiedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Chester Freedom Ministries with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. Interment will be private.The family will receive friends any time at the home of Bryan and Barbara McDougald,...
Katharine Hancock Stricker
May 4, 2017
Chester Mrs. Katharine Hancock Stricker, 95, died Thursday, May 04, 2017, at Chester Regional Nursing Center in Chester, SC.A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at First Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. James Sanders officiating.Interment will follow at Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on...
Evelyn Hefner Sisk
Apr 29, 2017
Chester Mrs. Evelyn Hefner Sisk, 92, died Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Helms Gordon Assisted Living in Fort Lawn, SC. A funeral service will be held at2:00 PM on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Bayliss Adimaro and Rev. Kenneth “Skeet” Thomas officiating.Interment will follow at Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM...
Billy Dean Lee
Apr 26, 2017
Billy Dean Lee, 85, of Caledonia, MS passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. A visitation was held Monday, May 1, 2017, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS and a funeralfollowedat 7:00 PM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Smith officiating. A local visitation will...
Ann Mcabee Campbell
Apr 26, 2017
Chester Mrs. Ann McAbee Campbell, 64, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at her home.A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Jim McClure, Rev. Steve Bishop and Mrs. Flora Heinlein officiating.Interment will follow at Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on...
Debra Gail Varnadore Mortensen
Apr 25, 2017
York: Mrs. Debra Gail Varnadore Mortensen, 62, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017.A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, York, SC, with Rev. Brad Vassey officiating .The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, York, SC. Interment will be private. Born July...
Patsy Ruth Mullinax Cranford
Apr 25, 2017
Chester Mrs. Patsy Ruth Mullinax Cranford, 87, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Chester Regional Nursing Center in Chester, SC.All services will be private.The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the home of Hap and Margaret Morgan. Born December 26, 1929 in Easley, SC, Mrs. Cranford was a daughter of...
Joyce Kay Knight Pethel
Apr 22, 2017
Joyce Kay Knight Pethel, 79, died Saturday April 22, 2017 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ridgeway, SC. A burial was held Thursday April 27, 2017 at Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Pethel was born on September 23, 1937 and was the widow of James A. Barron. Online condolences may be made at www.barronfuneralhome.com.
Mae Crosby Yelton
Apr 22, 2017
CHESTER, SC: Mrs. Mae Crosby Yelton died Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Chester Regional Nursing Center.The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:00 in the vestibule First Baptist Church of Chester.The funeral service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Chester with Reverend Clay Waldrip officiating. The interment will be in Evergreen...
Harold Rex Beasley
Apr 20, 2017
Chester Mr. Harold Rex Beasley, 64, died Thursday, April 20, 2017, at his home.Funeral services will beheld at 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Barron Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating.Interment will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, April 22, at Barron Funeral Home, 133...
Harold Lynn Hudson
Apr 19, 2017
Tega Cay Mr. Harold Lynn Hudson, Sr., 88, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Wellmore of Tega Cay, SC.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Chester Memorial Gardens with Rev. Eric Shepard and Rev. Steve Shugart officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside. Born November 14,...
Sam Edward Collins
Apr 17, 2017
ROCK HILL, SC: Mr. Sam Edward Collins, Sr., 82, formerly of Chester, SC, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at Pruitt Health Care in Rock Hill, SC.The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday, April 19, 2017at Barron Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter, Pam McBrayer, 1886 Hardin Strait Road, Chester. The...
Jean Dawkins Wright
Apr 14, 2017
Chester: Lillie Jean Dawkins Wright died on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, S.C. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 19th 2017 at First Baptist Church Chester. The family will receive friends Wednesday April 19th 2017 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the vestibule of the church. Interment will be held...
Margie Stroud Holt
Apr 12, 2017
CHESTER: Mrs. Margie Stroud Holt, 84, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Chester Regional Medical Center.A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, April 14, 2017 at Chester Memorial Gardens with Dr. Dwight Pearson officiating.The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside. Born December 20, 1932 Mrs. Holt was a daughter of the late Grover...
James Eugene Blanks
Apr 12, 2017
Edgemoor, SC: Mr. James Eugene Blanks, 49, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the sanctuary of the church. Born...
Anne Laura Laughlin Hull
Apr 8, 2017
Chester Mrs. Anne Laura Laughlin Hull, 95, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 8, 2017.Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, April 10, 2017, at Chester ARP Church with Dr. Dwight Pearson officiating and assisted by Rev. Clint Davis.Interment will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM...
Mary Frances Miller Byars
Apr 4, 2017
News & Reporter: Paid with Picture CHESTER: Mrs. Mary Frances Miller Byars, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday, April 6, 2017 at First Free Will Baptist Church.The funeral service will be 4:00 PM Friday, April...
Donald Richard Love
Apr 3, 2017
Lexington:Donald Richard Love, 72, died Monday, April 3, 2017 at Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital in Columbia, SC .A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 PM Saturday, April 29, 2017 at First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Brian Howard officiating. Interment will be private. Mr. Love was born in Chester, SC on August 21, 1944 and was a son of...
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