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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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Linda Joyce Martin

Linda Joyce Martin

Jun 22, 2016

Columbia Ms. Linda Joyce Martin, 62, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia.A memorial service will beheld at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 26, at Chester Freedom Ministries with Rev. Steve Bishop and Mr. Donnie Wade officiating.Interment will be private.The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday at Chester Freedom Ministries....

Earl Lee "Butch" Mccorkle

Earl Lee "Butch" Mccorkle

Jun 18, 2016

Mr. Earl Lee “Butch” McCorkle, Jr., 72, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his residence.A memorial service will be held 4:00 PM Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Greene officiating.The interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 4:00 PM Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Barron Funeral Home.Mr. McCorkle was a...

Eric Christian Mortensen

Eric Christian Mortensen

Jun 18, 2016

York, SC Mr. Eric Christian Mortensen, 57, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, at his home.A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 22, at First Baptist Church Lowrys with Rev. Jerry Broughton and Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating.Interment will be private.The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Wednesday at First Baptist Church...

Mary G. Contos

Mary G. Contos

Jun 15, 2016

Columbia Mrs. Mary G. Contos, 91, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Chester Regional Nursing Center.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 18, at Barron Funeral Home.Interment will follow in Wilksburg BaptistChurch Cemetery.A Trisagion and visitation will be held on Friday, June 17, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Barron Funeral Home, 133 Wylie St.,...

Faye Broadwell Epting

Faye Broadwell Epting

Jun 14, 2016

Mrs. Faye Broadwell Epting, 96, formerly of Richburg, SC, died June 14, 2016 at Harbor Chase in Rock Hill.The funeral servicewill be at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum in Charlotte, NC with entombment to follow.The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the home of Jack Broadwell. Born August 16, 1919 in...

William Alvin Byars

William Alvin Byars

Jun 14, 2016

Newport News, VA—William Alvin Byars, Jr., 89, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at St. Francis Nursing Center in Newport News after an extended illness. He leaves as survivors Ronald Byars, an only son living in Hampton, VA, a brother, George H. Byars of Winston Salem, NC, a granddaughter, Leah Byars, a grandson, Eadmund “Graham” Byars, and cousins“Noppy Frazer, Nancy C....

Affie Lee Bussie Odom

Affie Lee Bussie Odom

Jun 10, 2016

CHESTER:Mrs. Affie Lee Bussie Odom, 90, died Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Chester Regional Medical Center.The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Monday, June 13, 2016 in the sanctuary of First Church of the Nazarene.The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 13, 2016 at First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Brian Howard...

Belinda Huntington Bennett

Belinda Huntington Bennett

Jun 10, 2016

The Herald – Free News and Reporter – Paid Chester Ms. Belinda Huntington Bennett, 48, died Friday, June 10, 2016 at Chester Regional Medical Center.A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Barron Funeral Home.Interment will follow at Armenia United Methodist Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM...

Belinda Huntington Bennett

Belinda Huntington Bennett

Jun 10, 2016

Chester Ms. Belinda Huntington Bennett, 48, died Friday, June 10, 2016 at Chester Regional Medical Center.A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Barron Funeral Home.Interment will follow at Armenia United Methodist Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Barron Funeral Home....

Jeanette Armstrong Adams

Jeanette Armstrong Adams

Jun 9, 2016

Chester Mrs. Jeanette LaFaye Armstrong Adams, 74, died Thursday, June 9, 2016.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in York, SC. Mrs. Adams was born December 2, 1941 in Belmont, NC and was a daughter of the late Floyd Edward Armstrong and Jeanette Ramsey Armstrong.She was a graduate of...

John Wylie Curry

John Wylie Curry

Jun 9, 2016

Chester Mr.John Wylie Curry, 76, died Thursday, June 9, 2016, at his home.Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 12, in the sanctuary of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church with Rev. Matt Horne officiating.Interment will follow in the church cemetery.The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday in the social hall of...

David Harrison Campbell

David Harrison Campbell

Jun 8, 2016

CHESTER, SC:God’s Angel, Mr. David Harrison Campbell, III, 14, went home on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC.A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Uriel Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Brian Howard officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, June 10, 20116 at Barron...

Juanita Jordan Coogler

Juanita Jordan Coogler

Jun 7, 2016

Chester Mrs. Juanita Jordan Coogler, 88, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Chester Regional Medical Center.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 13, at First Baptist Church of Chester with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating.Interment will follow in Old Purity Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 12, at Barron...

Emily Ann Boyd

Emily Ann Boyd

Jun 7, 2016

BLACKSTOCK, SC: Ms. Emily Ann Boyd, 63, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC.The funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church with Rev. James Wilkerson officiating.The interment will follow in the church cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday, June 10, 2016 at...

Sara Jane Mcabee Ferrell

Sara Jane Mcabee Ferrell

Jun 7, 2016

CHESTER, SC: Mrs. Sara Jane McAbee Ferrell, 88, died Tuesday, June 07, 2016 at Pruitt Health in Rock Hill, SC.The funeral service will be 2:00 Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Barron Funeral Home.The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Barron Funeral Home. Born December 25,...

James Hicklin Mobley

James Hicklin Mobley

Jun 4, 2016

Chester James Hicklin Mobley, Jr., 90, of 731 Lancaster Highway passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia. A native of Chester Co, he was the son of the late James Hicklin Mobley. Sr and the late Lena Mae Doster Mobley. He was a WW II Navy Veteran, retired from Rock Hill Printing &...

Connie Broadway Morton

Connie Broadway Morton

May 28, 2016

Fort Lawn, SC:Mrs. Connie Broadway Morton, 70, died Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville, NC.The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Barron Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Richburg with Rev. John Parris and Rev. Danny Hedgepath...

Ronald Woodrow Bagwell

Ronald Woodrow Bagwell

May 26, 2016

York Ronald W. Bagwell, 61, died Thursday, May 26, at CMC, Pineville, NC.A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, May 31, at Friendship UMC in Rock Hill with Pastor Nellie Cloninger officiating.The family will gather immediately following the service at the home of Donna Broome, 404 Link St., Fort Mill, SC.Interment will be private. Mr. Bagwell...

Adam Ryan Swygart

Adam Ryan Swygart

May 26, 2016

Blackstock Mr. Adam Ryan Swygart, 22, died Thursday, May 26, 2016.Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Westside Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Fowler and Rev. Mark Chapman officiating.Interment will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, May 28, at Barron Funeral Home,...

Gerald David Sloan

Gerald David Sloan

May 23, 2016

Rock Hill Mr. Gerald David Sloan, 73, died Monday, May 23, 2016, at his home.A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Hinson officiating.Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Barron Funeral...

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