Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Wilma "Powell" Canfield
Apr 28, 2017
Wilma Powell Canfield, 80, of Abbeville, wife of the late Leonard ‘Pete’ Canfield, died Friday, April 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Ware Shoals to the late Lewis Richard and Cora Ferguson Powell. Wilma was a member of the Abbeville High School Class of 1955. She was employed with the J.P. Stevens Plant and retired from Milliken...
Charles William "Joe" Mensch Jr.
Apr 15, 2017
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Jennifer Jane "Bergeron" Tessier
Apr 13, 2017
Jennifer Jane Tessier, 54, of Donalds, wife of Dale C. Tessier, died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Richford, VT to the late Norbert and Katherine Wing Bergeron. Jennifer, co-owner of Tessier Dairy Farm for the past 26 years, was affectionately known as “Moo-ma” by her beloved grandchildren. She lived life to the fullest and...
Heather Jewell Payton
Apr 8, 2017
Heather Jewel Ratliff Payton, 31, resident of 1748 Washington Hwy. Elberton, Georgia passed away Saturday April 8, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Born in Anderson SC she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Ratliff and Brenda Kidd Ratliff.She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Baptist Church.Survivors include one daughter Kayleigh Jay Rhodes; three sons Andrew,...
James "Pete" Noah Vinson
Apr 5, 2017
James Noah "Pete" Vinson, 96, resident of 71 Vinson Rd. husband of Martha Timms Vinson went to be with his Lord Wednesday April 5, 2017 after passing at his home with his loving family by his side.He was born Jan. 5, 1921 in Greenville, SC a son of the late George Washington Vinson and Essie Bryant Vinson.Pete was a United...
James A. "Jimmy" Ashley
Apr 4, 2017
James A. ‘Jimmy’ Ashley, 61, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. He was born in Mineral Wells, TX to the late James Ashley and Edna Stamey Whitlow. Jimmy, also known as “Charles Mansion” and “Chivo”, was a Native Cherokee Indian. He served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Korea. Jimmy...
Sarah Elizabeth Fain
Apr 3, 2017
Sarah Elizabeth Fain, 42, of Statesboro, GA, died Monday, April 3, 2017, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. She was born in Hendersonville, NC to George Ramey Fain and Marilyn Botts Fain. Sarah was a 1992 graduate of Eastside High School, Greenville, SC. In 1996, she received her B.A. in Leisure Studies and Recreation Administration from the University...
James R. "Jim" Scott
Apr 2, 2017
James R. ‘Jim’ Scott, 71, of Abbeville, husband of Judy Fleming Scott, died peacefully Sunday, April 02, 2017 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. Mr. Scott was born in Aiken County to the late William R. and Alma Johnson Scott. Mr. Scott was a graduate of Piedmont Technical College where he received a degree in Criminal Justice. He honorably...
Carroll "Buster" Fleming
Mar 28, 2017
Carroll C. ‘Buster’ Fleming, 58, of Abbeville, husband of Lynda ‘Lynn’ Morris Fleming, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Abbeville to the late Carroll Greene Fleming and Wilma Bratcher Fleming Brown. Buster was a graduate of Abbeville High School and proudly served in the South Carolina National Guard. He was employed as a painter,...
Howard Matthew Parnell
Mar 28, 2017
Howard Matthew Parnell, 87, resident of 329 Rice St. husband of Sue McLane Parnell passed away peacefully Tuesday Morning March 28, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side.Born in Lowndesville, SC Dec. 23, 1929 he was a son of the late Reverend Gids Porter Parnell and Martha Ann "Annie" Charping Parnell.Howard proudly served his country as...
I Ronald Dennis Tidwell
Mar 25, 2017
Ronald Dennis Tidwell, 63, of Abbeville, husband of Martha Courtney Tidwell, died Saturday, March 25, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.
Louise "Hill" Johnson
Mar 23, 2017
Louise Hill Johnson, 74, of Abbeville, wife of the late Bo Johnson, died Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Thomas Franklin Hill and Rossie Evelee Allison Hill. Mrs. Johnson was employed with the Tax Assesser’s Office at the Abbeville County Courthouse. She was a member of Midway Baptist...
William M. "Bud" Powell
Mar 23, 2017
William M. ‘Bud’ Powell, 86, of Lowndesville, husband of Margie Spires Powell, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Abbeville County to the late Malon and Flossie Mitchell Powell. Mr. Powell proudly served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in Korea. He was avid gardener and shared his...
Eddie "Yogi" Dalton
Mar 22, 2017
Eddie ‘Yogi’ Dalton, 65, of Calhoun Falls, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Abbeville to the late Charles M. Dalton and Mildred Haralson Dalton. ‘Yogi’ attended Calhoun Falls High School. He was employed with Burlington Industries in Calhoun Falls for 17 years and a member of the Solid Rock Community Church. In addition to...
James Richard Kimsey Sr.
Mar 17, 2017
Richard Kimsey, Sr., 82, of Abbeville, husband of Emily Wilkerson Kimsey, died Friday, March 17, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Charlie H. Kimsey and Ruth Saxon Kimsey. Mr. Kimsey graduated from Piedmont Technical College with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was honored to serve his country in the United States Army. ...
Ruby Catherine "Payne" Lawrence
Mar 14, 2017
Ruby Payne Lawrence, 92, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Harold A. Lawrence, Sr., died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Piedmont, SC to the late John C. and Pauline Huff Payne. Mrs. Lawrence was a graduate of Piedmont High School and Forrest College in Anderson, SC. She retired, after...
Michael Dewey Holbert
Mar 13, 2017
Michael Dewey Holbert, 52, of Abbeville, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Abbeville to the late Dewey W. and Jackie Drennan Holbert. ‘Mikey Mike’, as he was affectionately known, honorably served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed motorcycles, especially dirt bikes, which he rode for many years. ‘Mikey Mike’ was a...
Glenn Howell
Mar 12, 2017
Glenn Howell, 67, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Donna Hatcher Howell, died peacefully Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his home. He was born in Norfolk, VA to the late John R. and Mary Faircloth Howell. Mr. Howell was a 1971 graduate of Belmont Abbey College where he played basketball. He served six years in the Army reserves and retired after...
William "Tommy" Thomas Mundy, Jr.
Mar 4, 2017
William Thomas Mundy, Junior, 88, of 104 Middle Brook Road died March 4, 2017 at his daughter's home in Palm Bay, Florida.A native of Abbeville, he was a son of the late William Thomas and Margaret Ada McNeill Mundy.Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, Mildred Harper Mundy; his devoted and loving daughter, Margaret Anne Frye of Palm Bay, Florida;...
Samuel Grady Gilliam Sr.
Mar 3, 2017
Samuel Grady Gilliam, Sr., 87, of Abbeville, husband of Elizabeth ‘Bootsie’ Edwards Gilliam, died peacefully Friday, March 3, 2017 surrounded by his family at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Abbeville County to the late James Whitfield Gilliam, Sr., and Josie Clinkscales Gilliam. Mr. Gilliam was a faithful and lifelong member of Sharon United Methodist Church. He...
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