Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Edwin T. Hanna Sr.
Jan 25, 2016
Edwin T. Hanna, Sr., 84, of Abbeville, husband of Muriel Campbell Hanna, died Monday, January 25, 2016, at Anmed Health Center in Anderson. He was born in Anderson, SC to the late Ward Haskel and Annie Tucker Hanna. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Vincent Hanna, Talmadge Hanna, and Ewell Hanna and two...
Pat Ferguson
Jan 25, 2016
Albert "Pat" Ferguson, 66, of Abbeville, died peacefully, Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Rainey Hospice House of the Upstate in Anderson. Mr. Ferguson was born in Abbeville to the late Joe Pat and Teresa Gable Ferguson. Pat graduated from Dixie High School and attended Anderson College. He was employed with Sage Automotive Interiors–Sharon Plant as a senior design technician...
Daniel Fletcher Tafta
Jan 23, 2016
Daniel "Danny" Fletcher Tafta, 74, resident of 104 Greenville St. husband of Mary Andrea Smith Tafta passed away Saturday Jan. 23, 2016 at National Health Care of Lexington, SC.Born in Abbeville County SC, Sept. 23, 1941, he was a son of the late Willie Kay Tafta and Inez Sorrow Tafta.Danny was a former member of The Abbeville National Guard. He...
John Robert Perry
Jan 19, 2016
John Robert Perry, 77, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. He was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Bob and Virginia Long Perry. Mr. Perry retired from the Rocky River Plant after 33 years of loyal service. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves baseball team and a member of Lebanon...
Doris Jackson Land
Jan 18, 2016
Doris Jackson Land, wife of J. Stuart Land and daughter of the late Lucia Woodhurst and Andrew Hagen Jackson, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Abbeville, February 7, 1919. Mrs. Land graduated from Abbeville High School in 1936 and received a BS degree in Home Economics from Lander College in 1940....
Dexter Mabry
Jan 18, 2016
Marion "Dexter" Mabry, 53, resident of 505 East Durst Ave. passed away Monday Jan. 18, 2016 at his home.Born in Greenwood, SC he was a son of the late J. Rivers Mabry, Sr. and Caroline Black Mabry.Dexter was a former electrician having worked for Mabry Electrical Co. He was of the Baptist faith.Survivors include two brothers J. Rivers Mabry, Jr....
Martha B Miner
Jan 17, 2016
Martha B. Richey Miner, 82, resident of 104 Marshall Ave. wife of Roger L. Miner passed away peacefully at The Hospice House in Greenwood SC Sunday Jan. 17, 2016.Born in Elberton, Georgia she was a daughter of the late Claude Balchin and Mattie Chandler Balchin.Martha was a retired textile employee having worker for Burlington Mills and WestPoint-Pepperell. She will be...
Alana D Law
Jan 17, 2016
Alana Law, 61, of Greenwood, SC, wife of Alan Kneece, died Sunday, January 17, 2016, at her residence. The family will receive friends at the home. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Law family.
Darrell Wayne Evans
Jan 17, 2016
Darrell Wayne Evans, 64, resident of 1403 Greenville St, husband of Dianne Boswell Evans passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, Jan 17, 2016.Born in Abbeville, SC, he was a son of the late Clifton and Tommie Mae Hall Evans.Darrell was a US Air Force veteran and was also retired from the City of Calhoun Falls. He is survived by his...
Ruth Napier Ferguson Ashley
Jan 15, 2016
Ruth Napier Ferguson Ashley, 80, of Abbeville, wife of Maxie D. Ashley, died Friday, January 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Abbeville County to the late Monie E. and Lotus James Napier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, George W. Ferguson; a brother, Marion E. 'Squeaky' Napier; and grandson,...
Earl Anderson "Andy" Botts Jr.
Jan 10, 2016
Earl Anderson (Andy) Botts, Jr., 52, of Abbeville, died Friday, January 8, 2016 at his home. He was born in Greenwood, SC to the late Earl Anderson Botts, Sr. and Ann Dillashaw Botts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tina Botts Gwinn and a brother, Kip Todd Botts. Andy was a 1981 graduate...
Barbara Bailey "Toots" Sumner
Jan 10, 2016
Barbara Bailey 'Toots' Sumner, 76, wife of the late Charles S. 'Speedy' Sumner, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Union, SC to the late Doc and Frances Cudd Bailey. 'Toots', as she was affectionately known, retired from the Department of Social Services with 30 years of service. She was a member...
Justin Ray "Jut" Williams
Jan 9, 2016
Justin Ray 'Jut' Williams, 32, of Lowndesville, died January 9, 2016. Born in Greenwood, SC on March 18, 1983, he was the beloved son of Eddie and Carol Jane 'CJ' Purdy Williams. Jut was a craftsman and his carpentry skills were exceptional. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he left to cherish...
Marty H. Atkins
Jan 8, 2016
Marty H. Atkins, 70, formerly of Anderson, SC., died Friday, January 8, 2016 in Macon, GA. She was born in Greenville, SC to the late Crawford Henry Atkins and Lloyd Frances "Billie" McCurry Bujanski. Ms. Atkins retired from the Anderson County Health Department after many years of dedicated service. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Ruth J. Hershberger
Jan 5, 2016
Ruth J. Hershberger, 66, of Abbeville, SC, died January 5, 2016, at the Hospice House of Greenwood. She was born in Lynnhaven, VA to the late Jacob and Matilda Hershberger. Ms. Hershberger was a member of Lighthouse Ministries of Abbeville, SC where she found happiness and pleasure in teaching children. She was the former owner of Cold Spring Café. Ms....
James Nathan Blackwell, Sr
Jan 3, 2016
Rev. James Nathan Blackwell, Sr., 84, a beloved pastor and resident of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and long-time resident of Abbeville County passed away, Sunday at the Saint Francis Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday (January 6) at the Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home, 208 South Main Street, Abbeville, South...
Frank J Nalevaiko
Dec 31, 2015
Frank J. Nalevaiko, 79, of Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, husband of Rosemarie Basile Nalevaiko died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at his residence. He was born and raised in the Bronx, NY to the late Frank J. & Stella Anna Filinovitch Nalevaiko. Mr. Nalevaiko was a graduate of the RCA Institute in New York, and worked as a civilian in...
James Edward Copelan
Dec 30, 2015
James Edward Copelan, 84, resident of 246 P-N Ave. husband of Mary Ann Hill passed away Wednesday Dec. 30, 2015 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.Born in Hard Labor Creek, Georgia he was a son of the late William Marion Copelan, Sr. and Estelle Welborn Copelan.James was a former member of the Abbeville National Guard. He was the...
William J. "Bill" Scott
Dec 29, 2015
William J. 'Bill' 'Pops' Scott, 69, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Brenda VanOrden Scott, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Self Regional Healthcare surrounded by his family. He was born in Abbeville County to Jewell 'Nanny' Graham Scott and the late Harold J. Scott. Mr. Scott retired from the Burlington/Mohawk Plant after many years of dedicated service. He was a...
Sallie Wright McMillan
Dec 27, 2015
Sallie Wright McMillan, 89, widow of Thomas William McMillan formerly of 107 George St. passed away peacefully Sunday Dec. 27, 2015 at Abbeville Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.Born in Woodruff, SC she was a daughter of the late William Castlebury Wright and Sallie Patterson Wright.Mrs. McMillan was a retired Middle School teacher after 36 years of...
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