Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Barbara Ann Brown

Barbara Ann Brown

Jul 1, 2024

Barbara Ann Brown, 82, of Johnson City, TN, formerly of Abbeville, SC, wife of the late James Calvin Brown, went to be with her Lord Jesus, Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Johnson City NHC Nursing Home. She was born in Abbeville to the late James and Frances Long.

Barbara was a faithful servant to the Lord always willing to help...

Lawrence B. Ashley

Lawrence B. Ashley

Jun 30, 2024

Lawrence B. Ashley, 75, of Starr, SC, died Sunday, June 30, 2024, at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson. He was born in Abbeville, SC, October 17, 1948, the son of Marvin and Margaret Ashley.

Throughout his life, Lawrence had a deep appreciation for music and spent countless hours enjoying its melodies and playing his guitar. His love for music not only...

Robert Jay 'Jaybird' Percival

Robert Jay 'Jaybird' Percival

Jun 28, 2024

Robert Jay ‘Jaybird’ Percival, 63, of Parksville, SC son of the late Jimmie H. and Kathryne Schumpert Percival passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Magnolia Manor in Spartanburg, SC.

 Jay enjoyed rock and roll music and blue grass festivals. He will be remembered by many in a special way. The family would like for each of you to listen...

James B. ‘Jimmie’ Reynolds

James B. ‘Jimmie’ Reynolds

Jun 26, 2024

James B. ‘Jimmie’ Reynolds, 87, of Calhoun Falls, husband of the late Clarice Rucker Jordan Reynolds, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Abbeville Nursing Home. He was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Robert B. and Sarah Evelyn Cannon Reynolds.

Mr. Reynolds proudly graduated from Calhoun Falls High School, Class of 1955. He honorably served his country in the...

Charles 'Charlie' Rufus Brown

Charles 'Charlie' Rufus Brown

Jun 25, 2024

Charles ‘Charlie’ Rufus Brown, 87, of Abbeville, husband of Marie Williams Brown, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home. He was born in Ware Shoals to the late Iler Alexander and Helen Josephine Davis Brown.

Charlie graduated from Greenwood High School, Class of 1956. He worked tirelessly for 40 years at Winn Dixie in Greenwood,...

Ronny Campbell

Ronny Campbell

Jun 23, 2024

Arthur R. ‘Ronny’ Campbell, 78, of Abbeville, husband of Wanda Hazel Campbell, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville to the late Bennett Graydon Campbell, Jr. and Esther Simpson Campbell. 

Ronny was a graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1964. A machinist, he owned and operated Campbell’s Machine Works for 30...

John Frank 'Hippie' Greer

John Frank 'Hippie' Greer

Jun 23, 2024

John Frank ‘Hippie’ Greer, 76, of Abbeville, husband of Marie Cobb Greer, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home. He was born in Anderson to the late Frank Roland and Katie Mattison Greer.

Known fondly as ‘Hippie’ to many, Johnny was a graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1965. Following high school, he served in the SC National Guard...

JoAnna Queen Kennedy

JoAnna Queen Kennedy

Jun 22, 2024

JoAnna Queen Kennedy, 90, wife of the late Donald Anderson ‘Don’ Kennedy, Sr., died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Lakelands Nursing Home in Abbeville, SC. She was born in Massillon, OH to the late Creod and Margaret Alexander Queen. Mrs. Kennedy’s father died when she was very young and her mother subsequently married, Mr. Dempsey Shepherd of Benton, Illinois.

Mrs....

Judy Brown Horton

Judy Brown Horton

Jun 20, 2024

Judy Brown Horton, 82, of Abbeville, wife of the late James David Horton, Sr, died Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Wesley Commons Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Joe L. and Louise Rice Williams. Judy was twice married, first to the late William Brown.

After graduating from Abbeville High School in 1960, she...

Frances Pursley Hall Lewis

Frances Pursley Hall Lewis

Jun 16, 2024

Frances Pursley Hall Lewis, 78, of Abbeville, wife of the late Dr. David Clayton Lewis, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at her home. She was born in Abbeville, SC on Dec. 30, 1945 to the late James David and Sarah Amy Hedden Pursley. 

Mrs. Lewis was a graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1963, Lander University and received...

Lizzie M. Harris

Lizzie M. Harris

Jun 13, 2024

Lizzie M. Harris, 69, of Calhoun Falls, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Abbeville to the late Robert Harris, Sr. and Rosa Ella Thompson Harris.

Lizzie was a 1974 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School. She dedicated an impressive 46 years of her life to the...

G. Richard Cartledge

G. Richard Cartledge

Jun 13, 2024

George Richard Cartledge, age 93, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2024. Richard died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones and under the care of Hospice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years and the love of his life, Harriett Bannister Cartledge, and their infant son...

Comas Ansel Bradberry

Comas Ansel Bradberry

Jun 12, 2024

Comas Ansel Bradberry, 88, of Abbeville, husband of Elizabeth Pressley Bradberry, died peacefully, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by many of his loving family.  He was born in Abbeville County to the late Oscar Tomb and Bessie Horton Bradberry and is the last survivor of 11 siblings.

 

A graduate of Sharon School, Class of 1953, Ansel served two...

James Carroll Hagood

James Carroll Hagood

Jun 11, 2024

James Carroll Hagood, 91, of Abbeville, husband of the late Eleanor Jones Hagood, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home.  He was born in Abbeville County to the late Henry G. and Reba Bosler Hagood.

 

Mr. Hagood proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a retired truck driver with...

Sherry Riley Meetze

Sherry Riley Meetze

Jun 10, 2024

Sherry Riley Meetze, 74, of Belton, wife of the late John Meetze, died Monday, June 10, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Kingsport, TN to the late John C. Riley, Jr. and Ruth Janet Smith Riley.

 

Sherry was employed as a sales clerk and prison employee, retiring after many years of loyal service.   She led...

William J Jolin

William J Jolin

Jun 8, 2024

William J. ‘Bill’ Jolin, 95, of Abbeville, Retired TS, US Air Force, WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War Veteran, beloved husband of the late Grace Barto Jolin, died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. 

He was born in Williamsport, PA to the late Edward J. and Dorothy Miller Jolin. Bill was a member of Sacred Heart...

D. Reid Ellis

D. Reid Ellis

Jun 8, 2024

 

David Reid Ellis, 74, of West Columbia, S C, died on June 8, 2024, at the Still Hopes retirement community following an extended illness.

 

A native of Due West, SC, he was born on March 8, 1950, to parents Roddey Stevenson Ellis, Jr, and Mary Frances Reid Ellis. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a bachelor's...

Hazel Wells Fisher

Hazel Wells Fisher

Jun 6, 2024

Hazel Wells Fisher, 79, of Pelzer, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Coy and Eliza Hall Wells.

Hazel was a woman of strength and grace, graduating from Abbeville High School in 1962. She cherished moments spent with her family and friends, finding immense joy in their company. Hazel had...

Keith Barnes

Keith Barnes

Jun 6, 2024

Danny Keith Barnes, 66, of Abbeville, SC, beloved husband of Aleta ‘Cookie’ Barnes, died Thursday, June 6, 2024, at his home.   Born in Granite Falls, NC, he was the son of the late Earl and Lois Barnes of Granite Falls, NC.  

 

Mr. Barnes graduated from Haywood Community College with a degree in Forestry.  He retired after 44 years from...

Stewart Lindell, III

Stewart Lindell, III

May 30, 2024

Stewart Lindell, III, 61, of Abbeville, was tragically taken too soon and his precious body passed on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Greenville Memorial Hospital surrounded by a community of family and friends.  He graciously had committed to giving back to those in need and was able with God’s help to donate his organs and body tissues to allow so...