Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Mary Belle Bradberry

Mary Belle Bradberry

Jul 8, 2012

Mary Belle Seawright Bradberry, 83, wife of the late Perrin 'Pete' Bradberry, died peacefully on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the Sterling House in Greer. She was born January 3, 1929 in Abbeville to the late Evans and Mary Ella Seawright. She was a member of the Class of 1949 at Abbeville High School. In November 1998, Mary Belle retired...

Marilyn Joan Larrabee

Marilyn Joan Larrabee

Jul 6, 2012

Marilyn Joan Schmidt Larrabee, 57, resident of 707 Secession Ave., Abbeville, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at the home. Born in Los Angeles, California on January 15, 1955. She is survived by Fiance, Roy Rollison, of Abbeville, her mother, Ruth Schmidt Weidner of Whittier, California; three siblings, Carolyn Schmidt Kozieja, of St. Ann, Missouri, Butch Schmidt, of Apple Valley,...

Martha Mundy Sayer

Martha Mundy Sayer

Jul 3, 2012

Martha Mundy Sayer, 88, wife of the late Charles Heyward Sayer, Sr., of Abbeville died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born in Abbeville to the late Robert & Lucia Gordon Mundy. She graduated from Sharon High School and was employed as a seamstress with Abbeville Shirt Makers. Mrs. Sayer was a member of Warrenton...

Carold L Ferguson

Carold L Ferguson

Jun 28, 2012

Carold L. Ferguson, 64, husband of Becky Beasley Ferguson, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville to the late Samuel E. Ferguson and Annie Louise Davis Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson was of the baptist faith. He was the owner and operator, along with his wife and two children, of Ferguson Produce. Carold...

Rosella Botts Jackson

Rosella Botts Jackson

Jun 26, 2012

Rosella Botts Jackson, 94, of Abbeville, wife of the late Boyd Jackson, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in Lawrenceville, GA. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late John & Emma Fleming Botts. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Boyd 'Buddy' Jackson, Jr. Mrs. Jackson was a member...

Robert Calvin Brownlee

Robert Calvin Brownlee

Jun 21, 2012

On Thursday evening at 7:03PM sickness ceased and the gift of life eternal became reality for Robert Calvin Brownlee, III. Before his soul departed he lay in the arms of his beloved wife, Judith Irby Brownlee. The two of them sang their favorite Psalms and prayed together. What a gift, what a blessing, what a privilege! Dr. Brownlee was born...

Gordon Durwood Allen

Gordon Durwood Allen

Jun 14, 2012

Gordon Durwood Allen, 52, of Abbeville died Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the Sons of Thunder Motorcycle Ministry. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his father, C.D. 'Buck' Allen; his mother, Peggy Winningham Allen; and a brother, Paul...

Charles Bert Woodhurst

Charles Bert Woodhurst

Jun 14, 2012

A Celebration of Mr. Woodhurst Life will be 2:00PM Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the Abbeville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. George Wilson officating.

Mark Shane Voyles

Mark Shane Voyles

Jun 13, 2012

Mark S. Voyles, 37, of Abbeville, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born in Abbeville to William F. 'Billy' Voyles, Sr. and the late Mildred 'Mickie' Ware Voyles. Mark was a member of Little Mountain Presbyterian Church. He was presently employed with the 323 Engineer Company, U.S. Army, and...

Robert Gary Turman

Robert Gary Turman

Jun 13, 2012

Robert 'Gary' Turman, 65, husband of Edith Farr Turman, of Abbeville died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Abbeville Area Medical Center. Affectionately known as 'Big Daddy,' he was born in Abbeville and was the son of the late Millard and Iris Turman Shumate. He was a 1964 graduate of Abbeville High School and enjoyed participating in alumni functions. Mr. Turman...

L.M. Dill Allison

L.M. Dill Allison

Jun 13, 2012

Dr. L.M. (Dill) Allison, Jr., 94, of Due West, SC, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC. Dr. Allison was born in Hickory Grove, SC to the late Leon McDill Allison, Sr., and Jessie Whitesides Allison. He married the late Rachel Patterson Allison in 1941. They had a wonderful life of ministry together. A 1938 graduate...

Sarah Miller Mast

Sarah Miller Mast

Jun 11, 2012

Sarah Miller Mast, 91, wife of the late Crist M. Mast of Due West, died Monday, June 11, 2012 at Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Holmes County, OH to the late Mose N. and Barbara Schlabach Miller. Mrs. Mast thoroughly enjoyed serving as coordinator of prison ministries for many years and grading Bible Study coursework for the...

Betty Jo Stutts

Betty Jo Stutts

Jun 1, 2012

Betty Jo Wilkerson Stutts, 88, of Due West, died Saturday, June 1, 2012 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. Born in Columbia to Samuel C. and Lucile Rabb Wilkerson, she attended Erskine College and also business school in Charlotte. She was employed as an administrative assistant with Standard Trucking in Charlotte. Prior to making her home at the Covenant Way retirement...

John C. Stroud

John C. Stroud

Jun 1, 2012

John C. Stroud, IV, 49, of Abbeville, died Friday, June 1, 2012 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Germany to the late John C. Stroud, III and Margaret Brown Stewart. Mr. Stroud retired as the Veterans' Representative for the S.C. Works Employment Agency for Anderson and Abbeville. He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard for...

Dorothy Hammond Langley

Dorothy Hammond Langley

Jun 1, 2012

Dorothy Hammond Langley, 77, of Greenville, wife of the late Samuel A. Langley, died Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Lonnie and Vallie Mae Simmons Hammond. Mrs. Langley retired after many years of dedicated service from the Greenville County Health Department and was a member of West Minister...

Robert M. Burns

Robert M. Burns

May 31, 2012

Robert M. Burns, Sr., 89, of Greenwood, husband of Olivia 'Dib'A? Byers Burns, died Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born in Hickory, NC to the late William J. & Ruby Perdue Burns. Mr. Burns served in the U.S. Marine Corp, U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1973 having served in WWII...

Thomas Henry Mccord

Thomas Henry Mccord

May 12, 2012

Thomas Henry McCord, 88, of Stevenson Rd, husband of Anna Lou Loggins McCord, died Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. He was born in Abbeville County to the late Ben & Rebecca Anderson McCord. Mr. McCord was a WWII veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a 60 year life member of the Clinton Masonic...

Elaine Ellis Canfield

Elaine Ellis Canfield

May 9, 2012

Elaine Ellis Canfield, 59, of Abbeville, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. A celebration of Elaine's life will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 12, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Abbeville. The family will receive friends following the service. A message of condolence may be sent to the...

Melanie Ann "Mudds" Seigler

Melanie Ann "Mudds" Seigler

May 5, 2012

Melanie Ann 'Mudds' Babylon Seigler, 58, of McCormick entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Self Regional Medical Center. She was born in Findley, OH to the late John M. and Kathryn Jane Esch Babylon. Melanie was a member of the McCormick U.M.C. but attended McCormick First Baptist and Cambridge U.M.C regularly with her daughters....

Michael J. Schwab

Michael J. Schwab

May 1, 2012

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