Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Norma Frances Stilwell

Norma Frances Stilwell

Jan 27, 2014

Norma Frances Stilwell, 95, wife of the late Louis R. Stilwell, Jr., of McCormick died Monday, January 27, 2014 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Huntington, NY to the late Otto and Frances Spieler Fahlbusch. She is survived by her son, Louis Bruce Stilwell and her daughter, Judith Gulotti. All services will be private. A message...

Rosemary M. Knuycky

Rosemary M. Knuycky

Jan 25, 2014

Rosemary Knuycky, 81, of 408 Washington, St, McCormick, SC, wife of Nick Knuycky, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family at 8:45am on Saturday, January 25, 2014. She was born in Philip, South Dakota on January 4, 1933, the daughter of Loretta H. Kimball and the late William Haberly. Mrs. Knuycky was a graduate of Mount Vernon...

Eve B. "Szahler" Verlie

Eve B. "Szahler" Verlie

Jan 22, 2014

Eve B. (Szahler) Verlie age 95, of McCormick, SC, formally of Cleveland, OH, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. She was the wife of the late Leonard Verlie, Sr. Mrs. Verlie was born in Cleveland, OH on June 12, 1918. She was the daughter of the late Frank L. and Theresa (Haas)...

Russell R. Cain

Russell R. Cain

Jan 16, 2014

Heavens light became a little brighter as our world became a little dimmer January 16, 2014 at 12:00 a.m., as our beloved Russell Cain 71 years of age went home to be with his Lord and Savior. His work on earth was done, but he will be so missed by all who knew him and loved him, his beloved wife...

Marion  Carroll Hawthorne

Marion Carroll Hawthorne

Jan 9, 2014

Marion Carroll Hawthorne, 87, resident of 1483 Hwy. 185 South passed away Friday Jan. 9, 2014 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Abbeville Co. SC he was a son of the late Charlie Lee Hawthorne and Ethel Nickles Hawthorne. Carroll was twice married first to the late Gladys Tinsley Hawthorne and Virginia Nickles Hawthorne. Carroll was a retired automotive...

Charley Reese Beasley

Charley Reese Beasley

Jan 8, 2014

Charley Reese Beasley, age 1, cherished and adored daughter of Mitchell and Jennifer James Beasley, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Jan Burton James, and her paternal grandmother, Lois Beasley. In addition to her parents, she is survived...

Jan Burton James

Jan Burton James

Jan 8, 2014

Jan Burton James, 53, wife of Mike James, of Iva died Wednesday, January 8, 2014, along with her granddaughter, Charley, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Anderson to Albert Truman Burton and Mary Sue Blair Burton Marchbanks. Jan, blessed with a tremendous capacity to love everyone, was especially gifted in sharing her...

George Layer

George Layer

Jan 6, 2014

George Layer, 88, of Abbeville, husband of Ruth Stanton Layer, died suddenly on Monday, January 6, 2014 at his home. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Julius and Mary Romann Layer. Mr. Layer served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII as an aviation mechanic in the South Pacific. He later retired first from the New...

Robbie Hall Lawton

Robbie Hall Lawton

Jan 2, 2014

Robbie Hall Lawton, 54, wife of Tommy Lawton, of Abbeville died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Self Regional Medical Center. She was born in Anderson to Ed Hall and Mary Wiley Hall. Robbie was of the Baptist faith. She was deeply devoted to her husband and her entire family. Her grandson, Chad, was one of her greatest gifts and was...

Verna  Lovitt Henderson

Verna Lovitt Henderson

Jan 1, 2014

Verna Lovitt Henderson, 86, a long time resident of Abbeville died Jan. 1, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas.She was born in Snow Hill, NC to the late Charlie and Carrie Lovitt.She retired after many years of dedicated service as a textile worker for Greenwood Mills. Mrs. Henderson was a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church. She will be remembered...

Mark D. Vinson

Mark D. Vinson

Dec 24, 2013

Mark Daniel Vinson, 46, of Charleston, formerly of Abbeville, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at the Hospice Center in Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Greenwood to Marvin and Dorothy Alexander Vinson of Abbeville. He was the grandson of Pete and Martha Vinson of Abbeville and Emma Corley of Greenwood and the late Grady Alexander. Mark was a 1985 graduate...

Margaret Evelyn Uldrick Hess

Margaret Evelyn Uldrick Hess

Dec 21, 2013

Margaret Evelyn Uldrick Hess, 88, resident of Emerald Gardens in Greenwood, SC formerly of 200 Perry St. widow of George Cleo Hess passed away Saturday Dec. 21, 2013 at Emerald Gardens. Born in Abbeville, SC she was a daughter of the late Floyd Uldrick and Donnie McMahan Uldrick. Evelyn was a retired Computer Keypuncher with Milliken Textiles for over 36...

Lois Mccomb Evatt

Lois Mccomb Evatt

Dec 21, 2013

Lois McComb Evatt, 94, of Central, former resident of 1210 Central Rd., Bishop Branch Community of Anderson County, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Clemson Downs Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Jared Calvin Evatt. She was born in McCormick to the late James and Martha Pettigrew McComb. Mrs. Evatt graduated from Winthrop College and was a...

Evelyn Page Ashley

Evelyn Page Ashley

Dec 19, 2013

Evelyn Page Ashley, 84, of Abbeville, died peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Hospice House in Clinton. She was born in Abbeville to the late Frank L. and Myrtle Edwards Martin, Sr. She was twice married, first to the late Ed Page and then to the late Buddy Ashley. Mrs. Ashley retired after 45 years from the Milliken-Abbeville...

Jimmy Dawson

Jimmy Dawson

Dec 17, 2013

James F. 'Jimmy' Dawson, 52, husband of Cindy Dawson, of Abbeville died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Self Regional Medical Center. He was born in Abbeville County to Charles and Carole Hagan Dawson. Jimmy was a 1980 graduate of Abbeville High School and a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church. He had worked at Ingles, BI-LO, Milliken, Lowe's and owned...

Connie  Lee Stone

Connie Lee Stone

Dec 14, 2013

Connie Lee Stone, 65, resident of 106 Morse Ave. passed away Saturday Dec. 14, 2013 Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.Born in Elberton, Georgia she was a daughter of Laura Yeargin Stone and the late James Marvin Stone.Connie was a homemaker and a member of Abbeville First Baptist Church. She will be most remembered for her kind and loving...

Barbara  Hawthorne Hines

Barbara Hawthorne Hines

Dec 12, 2013

Barbara Carolyn Hawthorne Littlefield Hines, 76, resident of 16 Haynes St. widow of Julian Ray Hines passed away Thursday Dec. 12, 2013 at her home.Born in Chicago, IL she was a daughter of the late Claude Thomas Hawthorne and Ruth Foster Hawthorne.Barbara was twice married first to the late James Tyree Littlefield.Barbara received her BA Degree from The University of...

Dianne L. Traynham

Dianne L. Traynham

Dec 9, 2013

Dianne L. Traynham, 64, of Greenwood, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Greenwood to Dora Robinson Cudd and the late Robert L. McNair. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lisa Cudd and Tammy Moon. Surviving Ms. Traynham are four daughters, Pamela Wideman and her husband Gerald, Sherri...

Sam F. Smith

Sam F. Smith

Dec 7, 2013

Sam F. Smith, 92, of Abbeville, husband of the late Luena N. Smith, died peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Exalted Health Care and Rehab in Iva. He was born in Oconee County to the late David D. and Tillie Annabelle Jennings Smith. Mr. Smith retired from the Milliken Abbeville Plant after 43 years of service and was...