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Recent Obituaries in Chester, SC

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Sharon Joyce Stanford Burton

Sharon Joyce Stanford Burton

Jan 16, 2014

Rock Hill, SC: Mrs. Sharon Joyce Stanford Burton, 71, died Thursday, January 16, 2014.The memorial service will be held 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2014 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Hinson and Bishop David Levister.The interment will be private. The family will receive friends Monday, January 20, 2014 immediately following the memorial service at Barron Funeral Home until...

Margaret Wages Edge

Margaret Wages Edge

Jan 14, 2014

YORK, SC: Mrs. Margaret Wages Edge, 92, formerly of Chester, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.The service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2014 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. David Sealy officiating.The interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday at Barron...

James Avery Parker

James Avery Parker

Jan 13, 2014

Mr. James Avery Parker went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13th, 2014, with his loving family at his side.Mr. Parker was born March 30, 1931, in York County, S.C. to the late Fraymond Parker and Barbara Bolton Parker.Mr. Parker is predeceased in death by seven siblings;Calvin Parker, Garland Parker, Hunter Parker, Howard Parker, Ruth Parker, Lorraine...

John Newton Bennett

John Newton Bennett

Jan 5, 2014

Richburg Mr. John Newton Bennett, Jr., 75, passed on Sunday, January 5, 2014, at Springs Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be held at4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 7, at Union ARP Church with Rev. Neely Gaston and Dr. Huey Mills officiating.Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM on Tuesday in...

Robert Murphy Stevenson

Robert Murphy Stevenson

Jan 2, 2014

Chester Robert Murphy Stevenson, 77, of 611 Hilltop Drive, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Chester Regional Medical Center. A native of Chester, Mr. Stevenson was born December 24, 1936 son of the late West Clarkson Stevenson, Sr. and the late Anna Ruth MacLauchlin Stevenson. He retired from Springs Industries as Mechanical Engineer and was a member of Chester...

Thelma Culp Andrews

Thelma Culp Andrews

Jan 1, 2014

Chester Mrs. Thelma Culp Andrews, 91, of West Columbia, SC died Wednesday, January 1, 2014.Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Dennis officiating.Interment will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday at Barron Funeral Home, 133 Wylie...

Robert Proctor

Robert Proctor

Jan 1, 2014

Chester Mr. Robert Proctor, 81, of 1421 Old Richburg Road, passed away Wednesday January 1, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. Mr. Proctor was born in Chester, son of the late Robert F. and Ila H. Proctor. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Chester, retired from Springs Industries and was a Korean War Navy veteran.In addition to...

Elizabeth Gilpin "Lily" Boyd

Elizabeth Gilpin "Lily" Boyd

Dec 29, 2013

Chester:Elizabeth Gilpin “Lily” Boyd, 90, died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at White Oak Manor in Rock Hill.A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Saint Marks Episcopal Church, Chester with Reverend Paul Stricklin officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM Monday December 30, 2013 and Tuesday December 31, 2013 at...

Donald E Varnadore

Donald E Varnadore

Dec 28, 2013

CHESTER: Mr. Donald Eugene “Donnie” Varnadore, 66, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC. The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the Saluda Street Church of God with Rev. Ronnie Green and Rev. Joe Vicars officating.The interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive...

Edith White Mclendon

Edith White Mclendon

Dec 27, 2013

CHESTER: Mrs. Edith White McLendon, 95, died Friday, December 27, 2013 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC.The funeral will be 3:00 PM Sunday,December 29, 2013 at West Side Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Fowler officiating.The interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Sunday at West Side...

Charles Wesley "Tootie" Kilpatrick

Charles Wesley "Tootie" Kilpatrick

Dec 27, 2013

CHESTER: Mr. Charles Wesley “Tootie” Kilpatrick, 77, died Friday, December 27, 2013 at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC. The funeral will be 2:00 PM Monday, December 30th at First Baptist Church Chester with Rev. Clay Waldrip. The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Barron...

Mabel Laverne Clark Love

Mabel Laverne Clark Love

Dec 25, 2013

Chester Mrs. Mabel Laverne Clark Love, 79, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Green and Rev. Dana Cook officiating.Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM...

Johnny Robert Gentry

Johnny Robert Gentry

Dec 24, 2013

Chester Mr. Johnny Robert Gentry, 60, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at Chester Regional Medical Center.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 27, 2013 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating.Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday at Barron Funeral Home, 133 Wylie...

Linda Cumbee Clutts

Linda Cumbee Clutts

Dec 20, 2013

Chester Linda Cumbee Clutts, 65, died Friday, December 20, 2013, at her home.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 26, 2013, at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating.Interment will be private. The family will receive friends anytime at the home at 115 Foote St., Chester, SC. Mrs. Clutts was born August 20, 1948...

Harold Leroy "Shorty" Wages

Harold Leroy "Shorty" Wages

Dec 18, 2013

Chester: Mr. Harold Leroy “Shorty” Wages, Sr., 83, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at his home.Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 20, 2013, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Arthur Vick officiating.Interment will follow at Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday at Wesley...

Carl Alexander Mcwaters

Carl Alexander Mcwaters

Dec 15, 2013

CHESTER Mr. Carl Alexander McWaters, 81, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his residence.The funeral service will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Stan DeGraw, Rev. Melvin Pressley and Rev. Neil Keisler.The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2013....

John Robinson Burdick

John Robinson Burdick

Dec 15, 2013

Rock Hill Mr. John Robinson Burdick, 81, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.A memorial service will be held at a later date in New York. Mr. Burdick was born November 28, 1932 in New York, NY and was a son of the late Robert A. Burdick and Catherine Robinson Burdick.He was a graduate of The...

James Bradford Davis

James Bradford Davis

Dec 12, 2013

Fort Mill:James Bradford Davis, 43, of 1144 Heritage Court, Fort Mill SC, died suddenly at Piedmont Medical Center Thursday, December 12, 2013.A Memorial service will be held Saturday, 11:00 AM December 21, 2013 at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church,132 Center St., Chester, SC with reverend Alice Haynes officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends immediately following the service...

Margaret "Peggy" Weir Bigham

Margaret "Peggy" Weir Bigham

Dec 11, 2013

Chester Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Weir Bigham, 84, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at Morningside Assisted Living Center in Rock Hill.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 14, at Trinity Presbyterian Church with Pastor Rick Wheeler officiating.A private family burial will be held at Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following...

Nellie Mae Wolfe Roof

Nellie Mae Wolfe Roof

Dec 7, 2013

Rock Hill Mrs. Nellie Mae Wolfe Roof, 81, died Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Piedmont Medical Center.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 11, at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Green officiating.Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM on Wednesday at Barron Funeral Home, 133...

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