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Recent Obituaries in Chester, SC
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Dorothy Faye Hildreth Byars
Jan 11, 2015
Mrs. Dorothy Faye Hildreth “Midge” Byars, 80, died Sunday, January 11, 2015 at her residence.The funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. John Porter officiating and the interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at...
Norman Eugene Youngblood
Jan 3, 2015
CHESTER:Mr. Norman Eugene Youngblood, 81, died Saturday, January 03, 2015 at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC.The funeral service will 2:00 PM Monday, January 5, 2015 at Chester Freedom Ministries with Rev. Steve Bishop and Rev. Jeff McWatters officiating.The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Monday, January 5, 2015 at Chester...
Frances Carter Brunet
Jan 1, 2015
Lancaster Mrs. Frances Carter Brunet, 80, died Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Lancaster Convalescent Center.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Chester Memorial Gardens with Rev. Keith Hinson officiating.The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the service. Mrs. Brunet was born October 6, 1934 in Union, SC and was a...
Evelyn Byrd Boshears
Dec 27, 2014
Chester, SC: Evelyn Byrd Boshears, 85, died Saturday December 27, 2014 at her home. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Four Oaks Funeral Home, Huntsville TN with Reverend Roger Cecil officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Four Oaks Funeral Home, Huntsville, TN....
Doris Milholen Derrick
Dec 26, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC: Mrs. Doris Milholen Derrick, 90, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 at Brookdale Spring Arbor in Rock Hill, SC.A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Chester Memorial Gardens in Chester, SC with Dr. Ron Richardson officiating.The family will receive friendsimmediately following the service at the graveside. Born December 9, 1924...
Amelia Jane Brooks
Dec 25, 2014
Newland, NC Ms. Amelia Jane Brooks ,73, of Newland, NC passed away, Thursday, December 25, 2014, in Newland, NC following an extended illness. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 27, at Barron Funeral...
Thomas Franklin "Frankie" Farmer
Dec 15, 2014
CHESTER: Thomas Franklin “Frankie” Farmer, 63, went home to be with his LORD Monday, December 15, 2014.The funeral service will be 1:00 PM Friday, December 19, 2014 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. David Sealy and Rev. David Brown officiating.The interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:30 PM Thursday, December 18, 2014 at...
Jewel Crain Strange Bigger
Dec 13, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC: Family and friends are celebrating the life and mourning the loss this week of Jewel Crain Strange Bigger, 78, who died Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Westminster Rehabilitation Center in Rock Hill, SC.A celebration of her life will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating.The interment will...
Lucy Walton Woods Weir
Dec 12, 2014
CHESTER: Mrs. Lucy Walton Woods Weir, 82, died Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Chester Regional Nursing Center.The funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 15, 2014 at New Hope United Methodist Church with Reverend Page Wheeler and Mr. Wayne Gregory officiating.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Barron...
Martha Moffatt Hicklin Sudol
Dec 8, 2014
CHESTER: Mrs. Martha Moffatt Hicklin Sudol, 84, of the Fishing Creek Community of Chester County, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Fishing Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. Don Simpson officiating.The interment will be in the church cemetery.The family will...
Patti Parker Hicks
Dec 8, 2014
The Herald – Free Obit Chester News & Reporter – Free Obit CHESTER: Ms. Patti Parker Hicks, 46, died Monday, December 8, 2014 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 12, 2014 at Fountain of Life Church.The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday, December 11, 2014 at...
Gene C. Matthews
Dec 3, 2014
Richburg Gene C. Matthews, 70, of Richburg, originally from Richmond, VA, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Chester Regional Medical Center. Mr. Matthews was a son of the late Marvin and Gene C. Stratton Matthews. He was a retired Packaging Engineer. Surviving are his wife Jean Young Matthews; children: MuffyBarden (Tommy) of Powhatan, VA, Gene C. Matthews, II (Nickie)...
James Wesley "Buck" Gwin
Dec 3, 2014
Chester James Wesley “Buck” Gwin, 88, of Chester, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at his residence. A native of Great Falls, he was son of the late Ernest Gwin and Bessie Hinson Gwin Wilson. Mr. Gwin was the owner/operator of G & E Superette. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in the US Merchant Marines....
Shelby Ann Catledge Hodges
Nov 29, 2014
Shelby Ann Catledge Hodges, 52, died Saturday, November 29, 2014 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced Monday by Barron Funeral Home.
Gerald Dennis "Terrapin" Clark
Nov 28, 2014
CHESTER: Mr. Gerald Dennis “ Terrapin” Clark, 69, died Friday, November 28, 2014 at the Chester Regional Medical Center in Chester.All services will be private. Born November 15, 1945 in Chester, SC,Mr. Clark was the son of the late Ruby Elizabeth Clark. He attended the schools of Chester County and was formerly employed with Ruth Salads and currently with Bobby...
Betty Arilla Baucom Killian
Nov 28, 2014
Rock Hill: Ms. Betty Arilla Baucom Killian, 84, died Friday, November 28, 2014 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 1, 2014 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Edward Harris officiating.The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Monday,...
William Charles "Rock" Ferrell
Nov 27, 2014
CHESTER: Mr. William Charles “Rocky” Ferrell, 51, died Thursday, November 27, 2014 at the Chester Regional Medical Center.The funeral service will be 2:00 Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Wilksburg Baptist Church with Rev. Sean Sellers officiating. The interment will be in the church cemetery. The visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 PM Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Wilksburg Baptist Church....
Doris Schnepp Swygart`
Nov 25, 2014
Richburg Mrs. Doris Bernice Schnepp Swygart, 86, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014.All services will be private. Mrs. Swygart was born July 18, 1928 in Van Wert, Ohio and was a daughter of the late Clarence Schnepp and Mary Hudson Schnepp.She attended the schools of Ohio and was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Teresa Swygart of Richburg; one...
Timothy Leo Barber
Nov 24, 2014
CHESTER: Mr. Timothy Leo Barber, 61, died Monday, November 24, 2014 at his residence.The funeral will be 1:00 Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at First Assembly of God Church, 1089 Edwards Street, Rock Hill, SC 29732 with Rev. W. Bernie Lewis officiating.The interment will be private.The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at their...
Billie Lee Myres
Nov 22, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC Mr. Billie Lee Myres, 86, was called home Saturday, November 22, 2014.The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Union Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church with Reverend Neely Gaston officiating. Interment will be in Union Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 26, 2014...
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