Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Alex  Michael Compton

Alex Michael Compton

Nov 1, 2013

Alex Michael Compton, 22, resident of Apt. # 1304 Abbeville Arms passed away Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at his home. Born in Greenwood, SC he was the son of Alex Reid Compton and Lisa Taylor Compton. Alex loved his music and loved kids. Making everyone happy was one of the many things Alex was good at. He is so loved...

William Murry "Billy" Thompson Jr.

William Murry "Billy" Thompson Jr.

Oct 28, 2013

William Murry 'Billy' Thompson, Jr., 57, husband of Susan Dickerson Thompson, of Abbeville died Monday, October 28, 2013 at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born in Asheville, NC to the late William 'Murry' and Ruby Culbreth Thompson. Billy retired from Prysmian Cable with 24 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Main St. United Methodist Church where he...

Clyne "Nubbin" Ballenger

Clyne "Nubbin" Ballenger

Oct 26, 2013

Clyne 'Nubbin' Ballenger, 68, of Abbeville, husband of Teresa Manders Ballenger, died Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Duncan, SC to the late Paul E. and Annie L. Powers Ballenger. Clyne retired, with 42 years of service, from the CSX Railroad and was a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge #3. He...

James D. "Jim" Cantrell

James D. "Jim" Cantrell

Oct 25, 2013

James Dobson 'Jim' Cantrell, 78, of Abbeville, husband of Annette Corn Cantrell, died Friday, October 25, 2013 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood. He was born in Liberty, SC to the late George Wilson Cantrell, Sr. and Lois Geneva Dobson Cantrell. Jim was a graduate of Piedmont College in Demorest, GA and a Navy veteran. He retired from the...

Robert "Mike" Michael Prince

Robert "Mike" Michael Prince

Oct 25, 2013

Robert Michael (Mike) Prince, Sr., 69, resident of 1415 Sharon Church Rd. husband of Tena Hughes Prince passed away peacefully Friday Oct. 25, 2013 at his home with his loving family by his side.Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late Robert Stanley Prince and Rebecca Calvert Prince.Mike retired from CSX Railroad in 2004. Upon retirement Mike...

Evelyn S. Fields

Evelyn S. Fields

Oct 25, 2013

Evelyn Christine Fields, 79, of Abbeville, wife of Ralph Fields, Sr. died Friday, October 25, 2013 at Self Regional Medical Center. She was born in Abbeville County to the late Charlie and Jessie Hammett Smith. Mrs. Fields worked at the Abbeville - Milliken Plant for a number of years and retired from Cato's Clothing Store as a manager after many...

Elizabeth Brock Link Burrell

Elizabeth Brock Link Burrell

Oct 22, 2013

Elizabeth Brock Link Burrell, 90, resident of 133 Brock Drive passed away peacefully Tuesday Oct. 22, 2013 at her home. Born in McCormick, SC she was a daughter of the late William Walter Brock and Annie Collins Brock. She was twice married first to the late Wilbur H. Link. Elizabeth was a retired dental assistant having worked for over 22...

Charles  Bruce Boyd

Charles Bruce Boyd

Oct 16, 2013

Charles B. Boyd, 73, resident of 76 Flat Rock Rd. husband of Ann McCullough Boyd passed away and went to be with his Lord Wednesday Oct. 16, 2013 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. He was a son of the late Robert Enoch Washington (R.E.) Boyd and Florence Cooper Boyd. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran. He was...

Ronnie V. Brown Sr.

Ronnie V. Brown Sr.

Oct 15, 2013

Ronnie V. Brown, Sr., 65, of Iva, husband of Dena King Brown, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He was born in Abbeville to the late Alvin 'Tommy' and Helen Link Brown. Ronnie was a 1968 graduate of Abbeville High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. Ronnie worked at the Abbeville Milliken Plant and...

Charles L. "Charlie" Williams Jr.

Charles L. "Charlie" Williams Jr.

Oct 13, 2013

Charles L. 'Charlie' Williams, Jr., 93, of Greenwood, SC, died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born in McCormick County to the late Charles L. & Mabel Campbell Williams, Sr. Mr. Williams was a graduate of McCormick County Schools and received his degree from Strayer University. He was a WWII Veteran having served in the U.S. Army....

Lars  Edmund Banks

Lars Edmund Banks

Oct 6, 2013

Lars Edmund Banks, 26, resident of 317 Fifth Ave. passed away Sunday Oct. 6, 2013 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC. Born in Greenwood, SC he was the son of Melanie Edmunds Banks and William "Bill" Banks, III. Survivors include his mother Melanie Edmunds Banks of McCormick, SC; his father William W. "Bill" Banks of Tazewell, VA; sister...

Fred R. "Bo" Campbell

Fred R. "Bo" Campbell

Oct 6, 2013

Fred R. 'Bo' Campbell, Sr., 77, of the Nation Community, died Sunday, October 6, 2013 at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Walter Leslie and Mary Nance Campbell. Mr. Campbell retired from Solutia after working many years with them as a truck driver. He was a member of Bells United Methodist Church. In addition to his...

Robin "Rob" Dee Nixon

Robin "Rob" Dee Nixon

Sep 29, 2013

Robin Dee "Rob" Nixon, 48, resident of Hampton St. in Iva passed away Sunday Sept. 29, 2013 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born in Abbeville, SC he was the son of Frankie Nixon and Vickie Cain Spires.Rob was a graduate of T.L. Hanna High School and The Myrtle Beach School of Cosmetology. He was a self employed professional...

James "Pete" A Wilson

James "Pete" A Wilson

Sep 26, 2013

James A. "Pete" Wilson, 87, resident of 2258 Hwy. 284 Nation Community widower of Mary Ellis Wilson passed away Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC. Born in Abbeville Co. SC he was a son of the late Robert Talmadge Wilson and Ethel Hall Wilson. Pete was a United States Army veteran of World War...

Randall "Randy" J McDonald

Randall "Randy" J McDonald

Sep 26, 2013

Randall "Randy" J. McDonald, 83, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 26, 2013 at NHC Nursing Home in Greenwood, SC.Randy was born in New York City and lived in East Northport, N.Y. and Due West, SC. He was the eldest son of the late John and Loretta Walsh McDonald.He was a member of the National Guard and retired...

Edna Newell Wilson

Edna Newell Wilson

Sep 26, 2013

Edna Newell Wilson, 89, wife of the late Waudine Dwight Wilson, of Abbeville, died Thursday, September 26, 2013 the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Emory and Lois Williamson Newell. Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of Abbeville High School and Anderson Business School. She retired from the Abbeville Shirt Plant after having worked there...

Paul Max Heinrich Bollman Ii

Paul Max Heinrich Bollman Ii

Sep 21, 2013

Paul Max Heinrich Bollman, II, age 40, son of Paul Charles Bollman, Jr. and Barbara Crawford Bollman died on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Max was born in Charleston, South Carolina, was employed at the Laurens County Sheriff's Department, and was a member of Abney Memorial Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Greenwood High School. Max...

Daniel "Dan" Sims Major

Daniel "Dan" Sims Major

Sep 20, 2013

Born December 2, 1957, Daniel Sims Major, devoted son of Sara Patton Major and the late Grady Howard Major, died Friday, September 20, 2013. Dan was the proud father of Holly Major Gunderson and Spc. Jacob Cole Major, and was the sweetheart and soul mate of Christie K. Howard. A life fully lived can't simply be summarized in a few...

Dr. William "Bill" Alexander

Dr. William "Bill" Alexander

Sep 20, 2013

Dr. William "Bill" Alexander, 60, resident of 50 Jaybird Lane Lake Greenwood Cross Hill, SC husband of Jane Youngblood Alexander passed away Friday Sept. 20, 2013 at his residence.Born Oct 31, 1952 in Clinton, SC he was the son of Abit Alexander and the late Emma McCrary Alexander.Bill had devoted the majority of his life to educating and teaching of...

Charles  Edward Williams

Charles Edward Williams

Sep 19, 2013

Charles Edward Williams, 80, resident of 2074 Hwy. 72 West husband of Maureen Whitten Williams passed away peacefully Thursday Sept. 19, 2013 at his home.Born Nov. 19, 1932 in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late James Gillespie Williams and Sara Gibert Williams.Charles was a retired supervisor with Rocky River Mills with over 30 years of service. He...