Morris Funeral Cottage of Cheraw, SC

01/18/2026

The 28th Annual Memorial Candle Lighting Service (pre-recorded). Rev. Sterling Mosby, Speaker.

01/11/2026

Funeral services for Mr. John Saunders "J.S." Cole, Jr. will be held 1:00pm Thursday, January 15th at the G.W. Long Memorial Presbyterian Church. A visitation will precede the service beginning at 12:30pm on Thursday for those who wish to greet the family at the church. Mr. Cole, Jr. died Saturday, December 27th, 2025, at his home in Randallstown, Maryland surrounded by his loving wife, children, and family. He was 79.

Military Funeral Honors for Airman First Class Cole will be rendered the following day, Friday January 16th, at the Florence National Cemetery by the United States Air Force Honor Guard.

The Florence National Cemetery does not allow flower stands. In lieu of floral tributes, the family kindly requests that donations be sent to the Coulter‑Long National Alumni Association. Contributions may be designated for the restoration of the Marshall House or for scholarships, according to your preference.

Mailing Address:
Coulter‑Long National Alumni Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 21
Cheraw, SC 29520

Services for John Saunders "J.S." Cole, Jr. are entrusted to Morris Funeral Cottage of Cheraw: David Brooks, Mortician. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you during this time.

09/23/2025

Funeral services for Barbara Jean Walker were held on Tuesday, September 23rd at Ben Hill United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA. Services of Committal and Inurnment for Ms. Walker will take place at 11:00am Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Foundry Hill Cemetery in Cheraw. The graveside service will be the only time in Cheraw that family and friends gather to honor and celebrate Ms. Walker's life. Ms. Walker died on Friday, September 12th in Atlanta, GA of natural causes. She was 82.

Ms. Walker was born in Virginia on February 26th, 1943 to the late Howard W. and Jessie Mae Walker. She grew up in Cheraw and graduated from Long High School. around 1961. From Long High she went on to attend and graduate from South Carolina State College in Orangeburg, SC. and later earned a master's degree from Atlanta University. After completing her education, she began a 35-year career at Georgia Tech University in Atlanta working until her retirement. Barbara enjoyed travel, food, family and friends.

Barbara is survived by her niece Rosalyn Walker Crosby and nephew Andre' Howard Walker of New York, NY; grand-nieces and nephews Natasha Walker, Robert Crosby, Kimberly Crosby, Jordyn Fenner and Nakiah Walker in addition to other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Morris Funeral Cottage of Cheraw was entrusted to serve the Walker family locally.

06/09/2025

Funeral Services for Schunta' Alexander Chesney were held 1:00pm Saturday June 7, 2025 at the Works for Christ Christian Center in Sanford, North Carolina; Apostle Dr. Alice Ho**er, pastor. A private visitation was held on Friday June 6th at Exousia Christian Fellowship Church in Sanford. Interment is scheduled for July 1, 2025 at Sandhills Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake (Fort Liberty/Fort Bragg), North Carolina. Military Funeral Honors will be rendered at that time.

Schunta’ Alexander Chesney, our Brother in Christ, was born to the late Deacon Wilbur L. Chesney and the late Shirley Y. Chesney (teacher) on March 12, 1974. Schunta’ was a highly intelligent child. He excelled in his studies and maintained a driven curiosity about many things throughout his life. He graduated from Lee County Senior High School in 1993 with a high school diploma and entered into the U.S. Army in January 1994. On active duty, he served as a Medical Laboratory Specialist and achieved the rank of E5/Sergeant.

Upon exiting active duty service, Schunta’ pursued a bachelor’s degree in biology for several years at St. Augustine University in Raleigh, NC. He then transitioned to the North Carolina Army National Guard achieving the rank of Second Lieutenant. During his military career, Schunta’ received the following medals and commendations: The Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Expert Marksman Certification, and completed the challenging year-long Advanced Medical Laboratory Course.

Schunta’ was known for his witty sense of humor. Regardless of the setting he never met a stranger. His magnetic personality and infectious charisma always made everyone feel at ease. Schunta’ possessed a passion for learning and was engaged in several business endeavors. Schunta’ loved his family and he loved the Lord taking time to teach the Bible in his home during family time. He was a man of faith, even until the time that the Lord called him home. He worked with many pastors, overseers and bishops to strengthen their churches in his service to the Lord. He was also an advocate for veterans and their families to help secure resources for their needs. He led many veterans to know Christ as their Savior.

Schunta’ is survived by his wife Jolene Lynn Ostergren Chesney of 22 years and his precious children: Simone, Journi, Jaedyn, Shane, Shaun, Sara, David, Elijah and Eian; his siblings, Jovonnie (Lynn), Michelle and Steve (Tonya); his nieces Brittany, Kaitlyn (Cameron) and nephew Stephen. He is also survived by a host of loving cousins and close friends.

Morris Funeral Cottage of Cheraw was entrusted to serve the Chesney family.

01/19/2025

02/11/2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Frances Watson Porter, 79, will be held 11:00am Saturday February 17, 2024 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 307 Green Street, in Cheraw. Services of Committal and Interment will follow at the Old Montrose/Sandhills Cemetery in Cheraw. Public viewing will be at the Morris Chapel, 284 Second Street, Cheraw, from 11am – 7pm on Friday, February 16th. The family encourages funeral attendees to wear yellow, Mrs. Porter’s favorite color.

The family sincerely appreciates your thoughts, prayers and gestures of support during their time of loss. The Porter family makes one special request of the community, family and friends. Please do not send flowers to the funeral home, church or family per Mrs. Porter's final wishes.

Sarah was born August 30, 1944 in Chesterfield, SC to the late James Henry and Margie Thompson Watson, the second youngest of seven children. She graduated from Long High School in Cheraw as a proud member of the Class of 1962. Upon graduation she left Cheraw at the age of 18 and moved to New York to begin her life and remained there for over 50 years. Sarah met and married the late George Thomas Porter in 1967 and had two children. She retired after 28 years in the healthcare field working as a Central Sterile Supply Assistant at Jacobi Hospital, the Bronx, NY.

A devout Christian, Sarah joined Wesley United Methodist Church as a child and was a member of several churches in Bronx, NY serving as a Deaconess and choir member. “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” and Psalm 23 were among her favorite religious songs and passages. She was an outgoing person who liked to engage everyone she met. Sarah loved reading the Bible, sewing, baking, and listening to music, especially Aretha Franklin.

Sarah was preceded in death by siblings: Cleo Armstead, Dan Watson, Alonzo Watson, Joseph Watson, James Watson, Dorothy Richardson and Mazelle Watson.

Sarah died Friday, February 2, 2024 in Raleigh, NC of natural causes.

Sarah is survived by her two loving children, daughter Margie Belinda Porter and son George Thomas Porter, Jr. (Dionne) both of Clayton, North Carolina; grandchildren she adored, Ahzane' Porter, Ke'La Porter, Donte' Simpkins, Chanel Harris and Gabrielle Nichols; her siblings, sisters Carnell V. Swift of Cheraw, South Carolina, Margaret W. Zeigler of Brooklyn, New York, Laura W. Jones, of Cheraw, South Carolina and brother Charles S. Watson, Sr. (Hilda) of Cheraw, South Carolina; a devoted friend and companion, Oscar Williams, along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and an extended family of caring neighbors and good friends.

Morris Funeral Cottage of Cheraw is serving the Porter family.

07/25/2023

Funeral services for Otis Thomas Harrington, retired officer of the Cheraw Police Department and Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department, will be held Wednesday July 26, 2023 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 2701 Old Wire Road, Wallace.

A wake service will be held one hour prior to the funeral from 1:00pm until 1:50pm. The funeral service will follow immediately thereafter at 2:00pm. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Public viewing will be Tuesday afternoon July 25th at the Morris Funeral Cottage Chapel, 284 Second Street, Cheraw. Viewing hours at the chapel are scheduled for 1:00pm until 7:00pm.

Otis Harrington passed away on Monday July 17, 2023 of natural causes in Florence, SC. The Harrington family has entrusted Morris Funeral Cottage of Cheraw with services.

01/06/2023

Twenty-five years!! Where has the time gone? It seems like yesterday when we did Candle Lighting Service #1. We hope to see you at this very special program. If you cannot attend in person, tune in here on this page.

02/12/2022

FYI. The late Mrs. Rosena Talley's son, Michael Talley, has passed away. His funeral can be live-streamed on the Beasley Funeral Home page (Greenville, SC) at 11:00am Saturday February 12, 2022. This information is being shared at the family's request.

Michael Frank Talley, Sr. Greenville - Attorney Michael Frank Talley, Sr., 76, passed away on February 4, 2022, at home, in Greenville, South...

01/09/2022

The 24th Annual Memorial Candle Lighting Service is Thursday, January 13th. Attendance will be limited to immediate family of those served by Morris Funeral Cottage and St. Joseph's Cemetery in 2021 due to ongoing COVID protocols.

The general public may still participate by tuning in to our Facebook Live feed beginning at 7:00pm Thursday. A Community Candle will be lit. You may lift the name of anyone who died in 2021 by typing their name in the comments section of the FB Live feed on Thursday night. The program will last approximately 50 minutes. Thank you and Happy New Year!!