Barron Funeral Home

10/20/2026

Burial or cremation? How do you know which is right for your family?

It's a deeply personal decision, and there's no one-size-fits-all answer. From honoring family traditions to considering personal wishes and practical needs, there are several things worth thinking about.

We've put together 5 questions to help guide the conversation and make the decision a little easier.

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Remember, you don't have to make these decisions alone. Our team is always here to help you understand your options.

10/19/2026

Margaret Melton Mobley

Mrs. Margaret Melton Mobley, 88, died Sunday, October 18, 2026 a MUSC Chester Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. also Wednesday at Barron Funeral Home. Mrs. Mobley was born April 27, 1938 in Chester, SC and was the daughter of the late Will Melton and Rose Love...

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10/19/2026

Patricia Henderson Wilkes

Patricia Henderson Wilkes, 85, died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Helms-Gordon Residential Care Home in Fort Lawn, SC. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Barron Funeral Home with Dr. Dwight Pearson officiating. Interment will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Thursday at Barron Funeral Home. Mrs. Wilkes was born November 5, 1940 in Chester, SC and was a daughter of the late Landrum...

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10/19/2026

Terry Lynn Chappell Cato

Terry Lynn Chappell Cato, born November 6, 1947, in Chester, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Juanita and Phil Chappell. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at Barron’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Chester Memorial Gardens, with Michael P. Shaffer officiating. Terry graduated from Chester Senior High School and went...

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10/16/2026

What would happen to your photos, online accounts, and digital memories if something happened to you?

We spend years capturing moments, saving family photos, and building memories online, but few of us think about what happens to those things after we're gone.

Without a plan, loved ones could lose access to treasured photos, important documents, and memories that can't be replaced.

Our latest blog shares 7 simple steps to protect your digital legacy, including how to safeguard passwords, preserve meaningful memories, and make things easier for our family when it matters most.

It's an important part of planning ahead that you may have not considered.

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Digital legacy planning is the process of organizing your online accounts, digital assets, passwords, photos, documents, and instructions so the appropriate people know what should happen to them after your death.

10/14/2026

Every person has a story worth telling, and every family has their own ideas about how that story should be honored. We take the time to listen, understand what matters most, and help bring those ideas together to make a meaningful tribute that truly reflects the life being remembered.

10/12/2026

Being part of a community means being there for one another, not just during life's most difficult moments, but in the everyday moments that bring us together. We take pride in the relationships we've built, the families we've come to know, and the trust our neighbors place in us. It's a responsibility we never take lightly and a connection we value beyond the services we provide.

10/09/2026

Sometimes, the smallest details can make a funeral or memorial service feel the most personal.

If your loved one was known for their cooking or baking, consider sharing copies of their favorite recipe with guests. Whether it's their famous cookies, pot roast, or a dish everyone looked forward, it's a simple and meaningful way to celebrate their memory and share what made them special.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Eunice Hood Knox

Eunice Hood Knox, 91, of Blackstock, SC passed away on October 6, 2026, at Westminster in Rock Hill, SC, with her daughters by her side. A memorial service will be held at Blackstock First Baptist Church on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 am with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Janet and Jimmy Jones in Blackstock, SC. Eunice graduated from Blackstock High School, where she met the love of her...

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