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Recent Obituaries in Chester, SC

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Timothy Ryan "Timmy" Vinson

Timothy Ryan "Timmy" Vinson

Apr 13, 2015

CHESTER: Mr. Timothy Ryan “Timmy” Vinson, 24, died Monday, April 13, 2015.The funeral service will be 3:00 PM Friday, April 17, 2015 at Barron Funeral Home.The family will receive friends from 1:30 – 3:00 PM Friday, April 17, 2015 at Barron Funeral Home.The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens. Born on February 18, 1991 in Rock Hill, SC, Mr....

Marion Wallace Brantley

Marion Wallace Brantley

Apr 13, 2015

CHESTER: Mr. Marion Wallace Brantley, Sr. 75, died, Monday, April 13, 2015 at his residence.A celebration of life will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Lowrys with Reverend Michael Shaffer & Reverend Jerry Broughton officiating.The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall of the church. Born May 25,...

Calvin Eugene "Gene" Reynolds

Calvin Eugene "Gene" Reynolds

Apr 12, 2015

Lancaster Mr. Calvin Eugene “Gene” Reynolds, 85, went into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, April 12, 2015, at his home.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Alpha Life Church of God of Prophecy, 1677 Alpha Road, Lancaster, SC 29720, with Pastor Marie Proctor officiating.Interment will be private.You...

James Edward Cushman

James Edward Cushman

Apr 8, 2015

Atlanta, GA James Edward Cushman died Wednesday in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 84. From his birth, on October 11,1930, in Chester, South Carolina, to Anne Frazer Cushman and Carl Golden Cushman in Chester, South Carolina, his family and friends called him Jimmy, Atlantans called him Jim. As a term of endearment, his mother and daughter-in-law affectionately called him Gem. Smart,...

Donald Hennis Williford

Donald Hennis Williford

Apr 8, 2015

Chester Mr. Donald Hennis Williford , 65, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Chester Regional Medical Center.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2015, at First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. John Porter and Rev. Bayliss Adimaro officiating.Interment will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00...

Marjorie "Margie" Youngblood Banks

Marjorie "Margie" Youngblood Banks

Apr 2, 2015

CHESTER, SC: Mrs. Marjorie “Margie” Youngblood Banks passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at the age of 86.She is the widow of Wallace H. “Doc” Banks, and is survived by her five children: Micki Dorsey Whitler (Kenneth) of Lexington, SC; Donald Max...

Everett Hampton Killian

Everett Hampton Killian

Mar 31, 2015

The Herald – Free Obit Chester News & Reporter – Free Obit Columbia, SC: Mr. Everett Hampton Killian, Jr., 58, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Providence Hospital in Columbia.A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Edgemoor Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Edgemoor, SC with Rick Miller and Tommy McBride officiating. Born...

Robert Lawrence Doster

Robert Lawrence Doster

Mar 30, 2015

CHESTER: Mr. Robert Lawrence Doster, Sr., 96, died Monday, March 30, 2015 at his residence.A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Chester Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jeff Gulish and Rev. Keith Doster officiating.The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside and other times at the home. Born April 6, 1918...

Willie Leroy Miller

Willie Leroy Miller

Mar 28, 2015

CHESTER, SC: Mr. Willie Leroy Miller, 74, died Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. The funeral will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating.The interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 1, 2015at Barron Funeral...

Timothy Wayne Fairfax

Timothy Wayne Fairfax

Mar 24, 2015

NEWBERRY, SC:Mr. Timothy Wayne Fairfax, 56, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at his residence.The memorial service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. John Porter officiating.The interment will be private.The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Thursday, March 26, 2015 in the sanctuary of the church. Born...

Major Lee Thompson

Major Lee Thompson

Mar 19, 2015

Chester Mr. Major Lee Thompson, Jr., 74, died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Pruitt Healthcare in Rock Hill.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2015 at Chester Freedom Ministries with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating.Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday at Chester Freedom Ministries....

Henry Lee Grant

Henry Lee Grant

Mar 17, 2015

Chester Mr. Henry Lee Grant, Sr., 91, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Chester Regional Medical Center.A Graveside Service with Masonic rites will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Armenia United Methodist Church, Chester, with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Barron...

Thomas James "T.J." Carter

Thomas James "T.J." Carter

Mar 7, 2015

Rock Hill Mr. Thomas James “T. J.” Carter, Jr., 91, died Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Spring Arbor in Rock Hill.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Trinity Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rick Wheeler officiating.Interment will follow in Old Purity Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Thursday...

Sara Elizabeth Kelly Darby

Sara Elizabeth Kelly Darby

Mar 6, 2015

CHESTER - Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Kelly Darby, 85, entered our Lord's presence on March 6, 2015. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, March 9, 2015 at Zion Presbyterian Church in Lowrys with Reverend Al Ward officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, March 9, 2015 from 1:30...

Arthur Frank Cato

Arthur Frank Cato

Mar 5, 2015

Chester Mr. Arthur Frank Cato. 62, died Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill.A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015, at 11:00 AM at Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, at Barron Funeral Home, 133 Wylie St., Chester, SC. Mr. Cato...

Betty Entrekin Baker

Betty Entrekin Baker

Feb 25, 2015

MATTHEWS, NC: Betty Entrekin Baker, age 83 of Matthews, NC entered peacefully through the gates of heaven on Wednesday, Februrary 25th, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.Betty was born January 18, 1932 to the late Rev. Gene and Sular Entrekin in Charlotte, NC. Betty leaves to cherish her memory, her loving family, husband of 62 years, Heath...

Elizabeth Barron Auld "Bep" Mcelwee

Elizabeth Barron Auld "Bep" Mcelwee

Feb 24, 2015

CHESTER: Elizabeth Barron Auld “Bep” McElwee , beloved wife of Joseph Monroe McElwee (Joe), died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Married for almost 61 years, Joe and Bep are the parents of three daughters and a son: Louise McElwee Brown and husband Mike of Lake City, SC; Joseph Monroe McElwee, Jr. and wife Sheryl of Anderson, SC;...

Mrytle Elizabeth Bailey

Mrytle Elizabeth Bailey

Feb 22, 2015

Chester Ms. Myrtle Elizabeth Bailey, 92, died Sunday, February 22, 2015, at White Oak Manor.Interment with family and friends will be at 1:30 PM Thursday, February 26, 2015at Chester Memorial Gardens,followed by a2:00 PM Celebration of Life at Bethel United Methodist Church, 101 York Street, Chester, SC 29706 with Rev. Eric Sheperd officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following...

Gladys Elaine Bigham Nation

Gladys Elaine Bigham Nation

Feb 20, 2015

Blackstock, SC Mrs. Gladys Elaine Bigham Nation, 72, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC.The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday, February 23, 2015 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Pruitt officiating.The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 5:30 PM Sunday, February 22, 2015 at...

Robert O'Neal Gaston

Robert O'Neal Gaston

Feb 18, 2015

CHESTER, SC: Mr. Robert O’Neal Gaston, 89, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Agape Rehab Post Acute Care Center in Rock Hill, SC.The funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church with Rev. Larry Parsons and Rev. John Porter officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:30 Friday, February 20, 2015...

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