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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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James Edward Dorsey

James Edward Dorsey

Apr 1, 2013

Lawndale, NC Mr. James Edward Dorsey, Sr., 82, died April 1, 2013 at his residence.A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Myrtle United Methodist Church in Gastonia, NC with Rev. Jay Dorsey and Bishop Darrel Croft officiating.The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of the church. Born...

Bruce Mason Pistole

Bruce Mason Pistole

Apr 1, 2013

CHESTER Mr. Bruce Mason Pistole, Jr., 63, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at his residence. A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Gastonia Seventh-day Adventist Church in Gastonia, NC with Pastor Ben Rueda officiating.The burial will be private.The family will receive friends anytime at the home, 1196 Crooked Creek Lane, Chester, SC. BornSeptember 20,...

Habern Garland

Habern Garland

Mar 27, 2013

CHESTER Mr. Habern Garland, 85, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the First Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. James Sanders and Rev. Melvin Pressley officiating.The interment will be in Chester Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm...

Martha Allen Bagley Broome

Martha Allen Bagley Broome

Mar 26, 2013

Edgemoor Mrs. Martha Allen Bagley Broome, 90, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Chester Regional Nursing Center.The funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Woody Oliver and Rev. Bob Porterfield officiating.Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM...

Doris Brown Caldwell

Doris Brown Caldwell

Mar 23, 2013

Chester Mrs. Doris Brown Caldwell, 80, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Chester Regional Medical Center.The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 25, 2013, at Purity Presbyterian Church with Rev. Trey Hegar officiating.Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Sunday, March 24, at Barron...

Nettie Springs Newton

Nettie Springs Newton

Mar 23, 2013

Clinton, SC:Nettie Springs Newton, 98 died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Presbyterian Community, Clinton, SC. A Graveside Service will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC with Reverend Trey Hegar officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside immediately following the service. Mrs. Newton was born in Charlotte, NC...

June Anderson Baker Cook

June Anderson Baker Cook

Mar 22, 2013

Chester Mrs. June Anderson Baker Cook, 80, died Friday, March 22, 2013, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill.A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 24,2013, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating.Interment will be private. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church and other...

Gary Louis Wissinger

Gary Louis Wissinger

Mar 22, 2013

CHESTER - Mr. Gary Louis Wissinger, 67, died Friday, March 22, 2013, at Providence Hospital in Columbia. The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Chester, with the Revs. Darrell Rooks and Clay Waldrip officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to...

Robert Wylie Bennett

Robert Wylie Bennett

Mar 22, 2013

Chester Mr. Robert Wylie Bennett, 93, died Friday, March 22, 2013, at Chester Regional Nursing Center.The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Barron Funeral Homewith Rev. Clint Davis and Rev. Dwight Pearson officiating. Mr. Bennett was born December 10, 1919 in Chester, SC and was a son of the late John Lawrence...

Denise Diane "Mama D" Demarmels

Denise Diane "Mama D" Demarmels

Mar 20, 2013

Chester Denise Diane “Mama D” DeMarmels, 43, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at her home.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. John Porter officiating.Interment will be private. The family will receive friends anytime at thehome of her daughter, Shawna Clark, 519 4th St., Chester, SC....

Matthew Baker Wilburn

Matthew Baker Wilburn

Mar 19, 2013

ROCK HILL, SC Mr. Matthew Baker Wilburn, 34, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at his residence.The funeral service will be 3:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2013 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Arthur Vick officiating.The interment will be at Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Friday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist...

Sara Frances "Frankie" Austin

Sara Frances "Frankie" Austin

Mar 16, 2013

Chester Sara Frances “Frankie” Melton Austin, 83, died Saturday, March 16, 2013.The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 18, 2013 at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Bishop and Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating.Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM on Monday at Second Baptist Church....

Robert Wallace Cooper

Robert Wallace Cooper

Mar 13, 2013

Chester Mr. Robert Wallace Cooper, 78, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Wayne T. Patrick HospiceHouse in Rock Hill.The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Waldrip and Rev. Melvin Pressley officiating.Interment will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to...

William Paul "Dub" Johnson

William Paul "Dub" Johnson

Mar 10, 2013

CHESTER, SC Mr. William Paul “Dub” Johnson, 82, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at his residence.A memorial service will be held 2:00 Wedneday, March 13, 2013 at Chester First Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm in the Foyer ofChester First Baptist Church. Born November 29, 1930 in Greenwood, South...

Clara Louise Carter Keenan

Clara Louise Carter Keenan

Mar 9, 2013

CHESTER, SC Mrs. Clara Louise Carter Keenan, 83, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Chester Regional Medical Center.A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating.The interment will be private. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the foyer of the church. Born...

Haley Danielle "Dani" Branham

Haley Danielle "Dani" Branham

Mar 9, 2013

N. Charleston, SC: Mrs. Haley Danielle Watts Branham, 29, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Medical University of South Carolina as the result of an automobile accident. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church with Reverend David Sealy officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 2:45 PM Sunday...

Wayne Dale "Slim" Roberts

Wayne Dale "Slim" Roberts

Mar 9, 2013

CHESTER, SC Mr. Wayne Dale “Slim” Roberts, Sr., 55, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Welch and Mr. Jimmy Roberts officiating.The interment will be private.The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday...

Anabel Paige Roof

Anabel Paige Roof

Mar 7, 2013

Salisbury, NC Anabel Paige Roof, infant daughter of D.L. and Kristin Roof and sister of Tyler Roof of Salisbury, NC, died March 7, 2013 at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, NC.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating.Interment will be private. The family will receive friends...

Martha Voltz "Beck" Bramble

Martha Voltz "Beck" Bramble

Mar 5, 2013

Mrs. Martha Voltz “Becky” Bramble, 66, born December 5, 1946 in Charlotte, NC left this earth, to be with God and to be her family’s guardian angel, on March 5, 2013. A memorial service will be held2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the home, 815 Armory Road, Chester.The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the home....

Ray Stillwell

Ray Stillwell

Mar 1, 2013

Chester, SC:Hollon Ray Stillwell, 84, died Friday, March 1, 2013 at Brian Center Health and Retirement/Lincolnton, NC. A funeral service will be held, 3:00 PM Sunday, March 3, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Lowrys with Reverend Michael Shaffer officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Gaddy Room.Intermentwill be private. Mr. Stillwell was born in Mecklenberg...

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