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Earl K. "Ken" Bair, Jr.

Earl K. "Ken" Bair, Jr., 75, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, after several years of poor health. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery in Cordova, SC with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Ken was born December 8, 1950 and was a son of the late Earl Bair, Sr. and Rose Lin Smoak Bair. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant. He was a former...

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Friday Funeral Fact: Have you heard this one?

Rosemary has been associated with remembrance for centuries, with its symbolism tracing back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions.

In later European funeral customs, mourners often carried sprigs of rosemary in the procession and cast them onto the coffin before burial, much as flowers are used today.

William Kelly Walters, Jr.

William Kelly Walters, Jr, known to everyone as Billy, stepped out into eternity and into the arms of his Savior on September 30, 2026. There will be a Memorial Service held at First Baptist Church in Chester on Sunday October 4, 2026. The family will receive friends and loved ones beginning at 2:30pm with the funeral services following at 4pm. Reverend Clay Waldrip and Reverend Vernon Craig will be officiating with music selections by Kristi Thomas, Mike Shaffer, and Billy’s...

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Betty Hobbs Wrenn Lutz

Mrs. Betty Hobbs Wrenn Lutz, 86, of Chester, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Capers Chapel Church, 1683 Lowery Highway, Chester, SC. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Chester Memorial Gardens, 945 West End Road, Chester, SC. Betty was born September 23, 1940, in Chester, SC, to Ambrose Wylie Wrenn and Alice Elizabeth Thomas Wrenn. She...

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A funeral or memorial service may have a clear beginning and end, but sometimes the moments afterward are just as meaningful.

Gathering for a reception gives family and friends more time to share stories, reconnect, reflect and simply be together. And it doesn't have to be elaborate to be meaningful.

In our latest blog, we explore why more families are choosing to gather after a service and the role those moments can play in remembering someone they love.

Tap the link below to read the blog.

Should You Have a Reception After a Funeral? Why Families Are Choosing to Gather Afterwards There is a moment after every funeral service when the structure of the day falls away. The readings have been read. The prayers have been prayed. The casket or urn has been carried or placed. And then - almost abruptly - it's over. Families walk out of the service and into a gap that can feel start...

Grief does not end when the funeral is over.

In the days and weeks that follow, a simple phone call, text, or visit can mean more than you realize. Keep checking in, even after the initial wave of support has passed.

Sometimes just knowing someone still remembers can bring comfort.

If you or someone you know is navigating a loss, we're here to help. Give us a call at (803) 385-2119 or visit https://www.barronfuneralhome.com to learn more about how we can support you.

Joyce Lee Hunter

Joyce Lee Hunter, 76, of Chester, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Piedmont Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family. Services will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Hinson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at Barron Funeral Home. Born to the late Donald Pearson and Porah Pearson, Joyce was a woman whose life was defined by love, loyalty, honesty, and...

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Did you know that choosing cremation doesn't mean you have to skip a funeral service?

Many families don't realize that a traditional funeral, visitation, or memorial gathering can still be part of their arrangements when choosing cremation.

There is no single way to honor a loved one, and understanding your options can help you make decisions that feel right for your family.

Have questions about cremation? Our team is always here to help. Call (803) 385-2119 or visit our Cremation Services page under Services on https://www.barronfuneralhome.com to learn more.

Robert Brent Rawls

Robert Brent Rawls, 59, died Wednesday, September 23, 2026. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Roberts Home, 657 Gregory Rd, Chester, SC. Born April 6, 1967 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Norma Jo Anne Wiley Rawls and David Rawls. Robert was many things to many people, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, friend, mentor but above all a man who had a way...

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Some of the best advice stays with us long after it’s first shared.

What’s one piece of advice from a loved one that has always stayed with you?

Share it with us in the comments. You never know who else may need to hear it today.