Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Olin P. Ellis

Olin P. Ellis

Feb 19, 2016

Olin P. Ellis, 85, of the Level Land Community, husband of Mollie Carrington Ellis, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at NHC in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville County to the late William Newton 'Newt' and Sally Mae Young Ellis. Mr. Ellis proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his service, he and...

Furman E Taylor

Furman E Taylor

Feb 19, 2016

Furman E. Taylor, 89, of Abbeville, husband of the late Elizabeth 'Louany' Stone Taylor, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Oconee County to the late William L. and Ethel Hall Taylor. Mr. Taylor proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He retired from Milliken &...

JoAnn  Weathers Gable

JoAnn Weathers Gable

Feb 18, 2016

Jo Ann Weathers Gable, 79, resident of Hester Drive Apt. 6515 widow of James Thomas Gable passed away Thursday Feb. 18, 2016 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.She was born in Greenwood, SC a daughter of the late James Alton Weathers and Ruby Elizabeth Farmer Weathers.Jo Ann was a retired textile employee having worked many years for Anderson...

Linda Jane Able Payne McElrath

Linda Jane Able Payne McElrath

Feb 16, 2016

Linda Jane Able McElrath, 59, wife of Robert L. McElrath, of 1172 Old Douglas Mill Rd., Abbeville, SC, moved to her eternal home with Jesus on Tuesday February 16, 2016, due to complications following an earlier surgery in Greenville, SC. She departed this world peacefully and surrounded by her loving family.Born in Anderson, SC on October 24, 1956, she was...

Candy Lynn Mcwhorter

Candy Lynn Mcwhorter

Feb 15, 2016

Candy Lynn McWhorter, 44, of Due West, died Monday, February 15, 2016, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Abbeville to Barbara Ann Erwin McWhorter and the late James Pruitt McWhorter. Candy was a member of Little River Baptist Church in Honea Path and will be remembered for her bright smile and loving spirit. She is survived...

Patti Jo Fisher

Patti Jo Fisher

Feb 7, 2016

Patti Jo Fisher, 54, of Abbeville, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Abbeville to Juanita Cann Fisher and the late William Marshall Fisher. Patti Jo was employed with Milliken, Hardees and Dendy Corner Restaurant. Her quiet, unassuming and gracious personality made friends with everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She volunteered with...

Robert Benedict "Roben" Eleazer Iii

Robert Benedict "Roben" Eleazer Iii

Feb 6, 2016

Robert Benedict 'Roben' Eleazer, III, 62, husband of Beck Bardin Eleazer, died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Orangeburg, SC to Nancy Brewster Eleazer and the late Dr. Robert B. Eleazer, Jr. Roben was a 1971 graduate of Orangeburg High School. He attended Wofford College and was a 1975 graduate of the...

Timothy  Lewis Clamp

Timothy Lewis Clamp

Feb 3, 2016

Timothy "Tim" Lewis Clamp, 47, resident of 961 Kay Rd. passed away Wednesday Feb. 3, 2016 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late Fred Lewis Clamp and Donna Timms Clamp.Survivors include two sons Christopher S. Bowers and Thomas A. Bowers both of Abbeville, SC; a granddaughter Araya Bowers; and...

Jennie Marie Magretto

Jennie Marie Magretto

Feb 3, 2016

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Linda A. Stone

Linda A. Stone

Jan 31, 2016

Linda A. Stone, 70, of Hodges, wife of the late Harold F. Stone, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Martha Ellenburg Roche. In addition to her husband and mother, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Kerry James Argo. Mrs. Stone was a graduate of...

Edwin T. Hanna Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...