Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Frances B. Partain

Frances B. Partain

May 30, 2024

Frances B. Partain, 100, of Cross Hill, SC, wife of the late Richard Partain, departed this life on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at NHC Healthcare Laurens.  ‘Peg’ was born in Homer City, PA to the late Anna Rose and Samuel Bruno on September 15, 1923, and married the love of her life, Richard, on August 24, 1946.

 

She dedicated her life...

Patricia Masters Sommers

Patricia Masters Sommers

May 28, 2024

Patricia Sue Masters Sommers, 68, of Abbeville, SC, wife of David Sommers, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.  She was born March 29, 1956, in Canton, Ohio to Emma Marie Wengerd Masters and the late William Edward Masters.

 

Patricia was a member of Fair Play Community Chapel, Fair Play, SC.  A beloved wife, mother...

Mavis Campbell Moss

Mavis Campbell Moss

May 28, 2024

Mavis Campbell Moss, 85, of Calhoun Falls, SC, wife of Ronald E. Moss, Sr., died Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Ashley Square in Greenwood, SC.   She was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Chipley C. Campbell and Helen Scott Campbell.

 

After graduating from Calhoun Falls High School in 1956, Mrs. Moss served as a payroll clerk at Burlington Mills...

Johnny N. 'Jack' Bradberry, Jr.

Johnny N. 'Jack' Bradberry, Jr.

May 25, 2024

Johnny N. 'Jack' Bradberry, Jr., 68, of Abbeville, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Abbeville County to the late Johnny N. Bradberry, Sr., and Mamie Simpson Bradberry. Jack was a 1973 graduate of Dixie High School and was a carpenter for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,...

Benjamin Francis Jackson

Benjamin Francis Jackson

May 22, 2024

Benjamin Francis Jackson, 91, of McCormick, SC, husband of Claudell Coutee Jackson, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC.  He was born in Detroit, MI to the late James J. Jackson, Sr. and Beatrice Francis Jackson.

 

Mr. Jackson, a graduate of Wayne State University, retired from the Detroit Police Department after 36 years of dedicated service....

Stephen J. Mountford

Stephen J. Mountford

May 21, 2024

Stephen ‘Steve’ Jay Mountford, 83, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Dolores ‘Dee’ Mountford, died peacefully May 21, 2024, after a long illness with cancer.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Agnes Mountford.  

 

Steve grew up in Guilford, Connecticut until he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Ord in California.  After an honorable...

Debra Hughes Batson

Debra Hughes Batson

May 21, 2024

Debra Hughes Batson, 66, of Abbeville, wife of Dennis Batson, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her home.  She was born in Greenwood to the late Frances Gable and R. J. Hughes.

 

A graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1976, Debra dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home for her family.  She was known for her passion...

Carol Williams

Carol Williams

May 21, 2024

Carol Gail Hester Williams, 66, of Easley, SC, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her son’s home in Greenwood, SC.  She was born in Oconee County, SC to the late Carl Hester and Ruth Hightower Hester.

 

Carol dedicated her life to creating a loving and welcoming home for her family.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

 

Carol...

David Neely

David Neely

May 18, 2024

David Neely, 78, of Austin, husband of the late Jackie Glosson Neely, passed away on Saturday morning, May 18th, at his home in Austin, Texas.



David was born on July 30th, 1945, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to the late Virginia Neely and was raised in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, by his mother Virginia Neely Chrisley and father the late Larry...

Jessica Chrisley Scott

Jessica Chrisley Scott

May 18, 2024

Jessica Chrisley Scott, 44, of Abbeville, wife of Brandon Scott, passed away on Saturday, May 18,2024, at Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Abbeville, South Carolina to the late Dennis Kimsey and Lititia Chrisley. Jessica was lovingly reared in the home of the late Roger and Kathryn Chrisley.

A graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, class of 1996, Jessica...

Charles Andrew Wendell

Charles Andrew Wendell

May 16, 2024

Charles ‘Chuck’ or ‘Charlie’ Andrew Wendell, 40, of Greenwood, SC, died Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home. He was the firstborn son, born in Huntington, WV to Herbert Andrew Wendell and Patricia Gabriela (Garza) Summers.

 

Charles lived in Abbeville and Greenwood during elementary and middle school where he showed extraordinary natural talent in art and athletics from a very young...

Gloria Teague Adams

Gloria Teague Adams

May 16, 2024

Gloria Teague Adams, 76, of Iva, wife of the late William J. 'Bill' Adams, died Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her home.  She was born in Oconee County to the late Anderson George Teague and Missouri Smith Teague.

 

A gracious and loving mother, Gloria was known for her kind and caring nature.  Her dedication to serving meals to the children at...

Klaus H. Ludwig

Klaus H. Ludwig

May 14, 2024

Klaus Hans Ludwig, 87, of the Savannah Lakes Community, husband of Elizabeth Gibson Ludwig, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Augusta University Medical Center.  He was born in Schoneau, Germany to the late Hans and Gertrude Tietz Ludwig.

 

Throughout his career, Mr. Ludwig was employed with BMW in Germany before retiring from GM in Detroit, MI after serving for 30...

Boyce H. Carlisle

Boyce H. Carlisle

May 14, 2024

Boyce H. Carlisle, 88, of Calhoun Falls, SC, husband of Connie Monroe Carlisle, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC.  He was born in Calhoun Falls, SC to the late Harold L. Carlisle, Sr. and Mattie Lee Parnell Carlisle.

 

Mr. Carlisle graduated from Calhoun Falls High School in 1953.  He honorably served his country in the...

Don Chrisley

Don Chrisley

May 11, 2024

 Don Chrisley, 65, of Calhoun Falls, husband of the late Carolyn ‘Rennie’ Mundy Chrisley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born in Abbeville SC to the late Larry B. ‘Crack’ and Virginia Neely Chrisley.

A proud graduate of Calhoun Falls High School in 1977, Don served in the S.C. National Guard, McCormick Unit....

Cassie Dorroh Geer

Cassie Dorroh Geer

May 11, 2024

Cassie Dorroh Geer, 65, of Abbeville, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her home. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Serivces of Abbeville is assisting the Geer family. 

Lula Mae Harris

Lula Mae Harris

May 10, 2024

Lula Mae Harris, 104, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Guy ‘Buster’ Harris, peacefully entered into eternal rest Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.  She was born in Evans, GA to the late Johnny and Annie Jeburk Glover.

 

Mrs. Harris retired from Calvin Klein Co. as a seamstress and was a devoted homemaker.  Throughout her life,...

Debbie J. Jones

Debbie J. Jones

May 7, 2024

Debbie J. Jones, 68, of Belton, wife of Jerry Jones, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial.  She was born in Anderson, SC to the late Jasper Bonner and Betty Hall Johnson.

 

Debbie was known not only for her warmth and kindness but also for her deep love of family. Her devotion knew no bounds as she dedicated...

Martha J. 'Marty' Gunzenhauser

Martha J. 'Marty' Gunzenhauser

May 6, 2024

Martha J. ‘Marty’ Gunzenhauser, 73, of the Savannah Lakes Community, wife of Monte Gunzenhauser, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC.  She was born in Lithonia, GA to the late Fletcher and Lorena Aaron Anderson.

 

‘Marty’, as she was affectionately known, graduated from the University of West Georgia in 1973.  She retired from the Georgia Public...

Roy Reese

Roy Reese

May 2, 2024

Roy Reese, 91, of McCormick, beloved husband of Frankie Krech Reese, peacefully passed away on May 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Mitchell, GA to the late Claude and Mary Coleman Reese.Mr. Reese was a proud graduate of Gibson High School and honorably served in the U.S. Navy. Following his military service, he dedicated many years to...