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Recent Obituaries in Chester, SC
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Jean Collins Morton
Oct 27, 2013
CHESTER Mrs. Jean Collins Morton died Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC.The funeral will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Lando Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Harrison officiating.The interment will be in the Lando Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday at Barron Funeral Home....
Sadie Lucille Crosby Howell
Oct 24, 2013
CHESTER, SC Mrs. Sadie Lucille Crosby Howell, 92, died Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Chester Regional Nursing Center.The funeral will be 2:00 PM Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Woodward Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Hinson officiating.The interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 1:00 -2:00 PM Saturday in the church sanctuary. Born November 27, 1920...
Jonathan Scott Stowe
Oct 17, 2013
CHESTER, SC Mr. Jonathan Scott Stowe, 19, died Thursday, October 17, 2013.The funeral will be 3:00 PM Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Michael P. Shaffer officiating.The interment will be private.The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Barron Funeral Home. Born October 7, 1994 in Rock Hill,...
Ruby Starnes Roof
Oct 16, 2013
CHESTER, SC Mrs. Ruby Starnes Roof, 85, died Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at her residence.A graveside service will be held 4:00 PM Friday, October 18, 2013 at Chester Memorial Gardens with Rev. Terry Fowler officiating.The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside and other times at the home, 787 Great Falls Highway, Chester, SC. Born May...
Nancy Jane Keenon
Oct 15, 2013
CHESTER, SC Mrs. Nancy Jane Keenon Howe, 80,died Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the Chester Regional Medical Center.The funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Friday, October 18, 2013at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Michael P. Shaffer officiating.The interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 PM Fridayat Barron Funeral Home. Born February 25,...
James Hafner Cornwell
Oct 11, 2013
LEXINGTON, SC Mr. James Hafner Cornwell, 64, died Friday, October 11, 2013 at his home.A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. David Sealy officiating.The interment will be private.The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall of the church. Born November 29, 1948 in Chester,...
Tamra Frances Nivens West
Oct 8, 2013
CHESTER-Born on April 6, 1961, in York, SC, Tamra Frances Nivens West, was first and foremost a caring, concerned and devoted mother. Second, she was a devoted and understanding wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend who cherished private and personal time spent with family and friends.Finally, she was a counselor and advisor to family, friends and collegues in good...
Mae Burrell Byars
Oct 6, 2013
Chester, SC Mrs. Mae Burrell Byars, 87, died Sunday, October 6, 2013, at her home.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 9, at Parkway Baptist Church with Rev. Jay Dorsey, Rev. Michael Shaffer, and Rev. Kenny Weaver officiating.Interment will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on...
Harry O'Neil Fudge
Oct 6, 2013
EDGEMOOR, SC Mr. Harry O’Neil Fudge, 89, died Sunday, October 06, 2013 at his home. The funeral will be 4:00 PM Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Woody Oliver officiating.The interment will be in church cemetery.The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in the Harmony Room of Harmony...
Walter Mcrufus Steen
Oct 5, 2013
CHESTER, SC Mr. Walter McRufusSteen, 91 of Chester went home to be with our Lord on October 5, 2013 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.The funeral will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at First Baptist Church Lowrys with Revered MichaelShaffer officiating.The interment will be held at Armenia United Methodist Church Cemetery with full military honors.The family...
James Edward Feaster
Oct 5, 2013
CHESTER Mr. James Edward Feaster, 46, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at his residence.The funeral will be held 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Saluda Street Church of God with Rev. Jimmie Cox officiating.The interment will be at Zion Cemetery inLowrys, SC.The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Saluda Street Church...
Ruth Genell Gregory
Oct 3, 2013
Chester Ruth Genell Gregory, 86, died Thursday, October 3, 2013, at her home.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 5, at 2:00 PM at Wilksburg Baptist Church with Rev. Elton Hunter and Rev. Sean Sellars officiating.Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday at Wilksburg Baptist Church....
James Gill Watts
Oct 1, 2013
CHESTER Mr. James Gill Watts, Sr., 89, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Uni Health in Rock Hill, SC.The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Trinity Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rick Wheeler and Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating.The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday...
Jimmy Edward Cooper
Sep 23, 2013
RICHBURG, SC Mr. Jimmy Edward Cooper, Sr., 76, died Monday, September 23, 2013 at his home.The funeral service will be 4:00 Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Green officiating.The interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:30 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Barron Funeral Home. Born February 19, 1937...
Ervin "Shorty" Connor
Sep 22, 2013
CHESTER, SC Mr. Ervin “Shorty” Connor, Jr., 88, died Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.The funeral service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Arthur Vick and Rev. Bryson Williams officiating.The interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00...
Jewell White Logan
Sep 19, 2013
SPARTANBURG, SC Mrs. Jewell White Logan, 88, died on September 19, 2013 at Summit Hills Retirement Community in Spartanburg, SC, where she had resided for the past five years.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Chester Memorial Gardens, 945 West End Road, Chester, SC 29706 with Rev. Michael Shaffer and Rev. Andy Logan officiating.The...
Louise Robertson Wilburn
Sep 19, 2013
Chester Mrs. Louise Robertson Wilburn, 88, died Thursday, September 19, 2013, at herhome.The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Arthur Vick officiating.Interment will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday in the sanctuary of...
Edwin Floyd Heiney
Sep 17, 2013
Mr. Edwin Floyd Heiney, 77, died Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Wayne T. Patrick House in Rock Hill, SC.A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Wateree Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lake Wateree, SC with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. Born December 2, 1935 in Monroe County, PA, Mr. Heiney was the son of the late...
Grady Lee Vinson, Jr
Sep 16, 2013
Chester, SC: Grady Lee Vinson, Jr. died Monday September, 16, 2013 at Chester Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be held2:00 PM Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Barron Funeral Home with Mr. Michael Vinson officiating. The family will receive friends also Thursday at Barron Funeral Home from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Interment will be held in Chester Memorial...
Michael David Martinez
Sep 15, 2013
Mr. Michael David Martinez, 56, fell asleep on September 15, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte, NC.A recognition service will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Roman Steciw officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Barron Funeral Home. The interment will...
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