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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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Evelyn Hefner Sisk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

William Lee "Bill" Beasley

William Lee "Bill" Beasley

Apr 2, 2017

CHESTER, SC: Mr. William Lee “Bill” Beasley, 70, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Mary Black Memorial Hospital in Spartanburg, SC.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home.The funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Vicars and Rev. Michael...

Delores Ann Whisnant Thomas

Delores Ann Whisnant Thomas

Mar 30, 2017

Chester Mrs. Delores Ann Whisnant Thomas, 52, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at her home.All services will be private. Mrs. Thomas was born September 11, 1964 in Rock Hill, SC and was a daughter of Robert Whisnant and Patricia Bolin Estes.She attended the schools of Rock Hill and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she is survived by...

Billie Dawn Buckingham Burton

Billie Dawn Buckingham Burton

Mar 29, 2017

CHESTER: Mrs. Billie Dawn Buckingham Burton, 53, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at her home.The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, March 31, 2017 at Barron Funeral Home.The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Woodward Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Hinson officiating.The interment will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens. Born...

Joyce Wright Autry

Joyce Wright Autry

Mar 29, 2017

LANCASTER, SC: Mrs. Joyce Wright Autry, 83, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at White Oak Manor in Lancaster.The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the First Church of the Nazarene.The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the First Church...

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