Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

James "JM" Marvin Strickland

James "JM" Marvin Strickland

Feb 6, 2012

James 'J. M.' Marvin Strickland, 73, resident of 1033 Kay Rd. passed away Monday Feb. 6, 2012 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of Margaret McMellon Timms and the late W. A. Timms, Sr. J. M. was a former employee with the Abbeville Shirt Plant and was also of the Baptist...

Lila Bell Stevenson Smith

Lila Bell Stevenson Smith

Feb 2, 2012

Lila Bell Stevenson Smith, 93, resident of Covenant Way formerly of Briarcliff St. widow of D. Rayford Smith passed away Thursday Feb. 2, 2012 at Carlisle Nursing Center in Due West, SC.Born in Abbeville, SC she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Clara Bell Stevenson.Lila Bell was the retired owner and operator of The Abbevilla Motel in Abbeville...

Margaret H. Morrow

Margaret H. Morrow

Jan 30, 2012

Margaret H. Morrow, 88, of Abbeville, died Monday, January 30, 2012, at Hospice Care of the Piedmont, in Greenwood. Born Margaret Anne Hoover, she was the only daughter of six children of the late William Roy Hoover Sr. and Mary Flossie Oliver Hoover of Orangeburg, SC. After graduation from Orangeburg High School and a subsequent business course, she worked for...

Christine "Chris" Oakley Berry

Christine "Chris" Oakley Berry

Jan 26, 2012

Christine "Chris" Oakley Berry, 92, formerly of 107 Pineview St. Abbeville, South Carolina, passed away Thursday January 26, 2012, at her home in San Diego, California. She was the widow of Henry Lee Berry.Born in Danville, Virginia on Dec. 8, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Walter Oakley and Blanche Elliott. She was a member of South Side...

Thelma Louise Newell Suber

Thelma Louise Newell Suber

Jan 24, 2012

Thelma Louise Newell Suber, 93, of Abbeville, wife of Max Suber, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Andrew B. and Janie L. Milford Newell. Mrs. Suber worked for many years at the Abbeville Bus Station and retired from the Abbeville Shirt...

John  Lewis Guy

John Lewis Guy

Jan 21, 2012

John Lewis Guy, Sr., 79, resident of 554 J.T. Ashley Rd. husband of Audrey Ashley Guy passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late Edward Douglas Guy, Sr. and Florence Sprouse Guy.Dr. Guy was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict having served...

Helen Poole Prince

Helen Poole Prince

Jan 17, 2012

Helen Poole Prince, 81, fondly known as "Granny Helen," wife of the late James "Jim" Prince, of Donalds, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Abbeville to the late Eugene and Janie Hicks Poole. Mrs. Prince retired from the Huggins Garment Company, was a member of Winona Baptist Church and a friend of...

Daniel "Danny" Frank Parker

Daniel "Danny" Frank Parker

Jan 10, 2012

Daniel "Danny" Parker, 62, resident of 903 East River St. husband of Teresa Moore Parker passed away at his home Tuesday, January 10, 2012.Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of Marion Below "Buck" Parker and Betty Powell Parker.Danny was a 1971 graduate of Clemson University and was a retired seed broker. He was a member of Pendleton United...

Roy  Sanford Stamey

Roy Sanford Stamey

Jan 7, 2012

Roy Sanford Stamey, 70, resident of Hendersonville, NC, formerly of Abbeville, passed away Jan. 8, 2012 in Hendersonville, NC.Born in Abbeville County, SC, he was a son of the late Tom Stamey and Ellie Minor Stamey.Survivors are: son, Rickey Stamey; a daughter, Jennifer S. Malone; his ex-wife and friend, Betty Stamey; and 5 grandchildren.Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, Feb....

Clarence W. Davis

Clarence W. Davis

Jan 6, 2012

Clarence W. Davis, 79, husband of Joan Williams Davis, died Saturday, January 06, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. Mr. Davis was born in Honea Path, SC to the late Clarence & Ruby Westmoreland Davis. He was a 1955 graduate of Clemson University and served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Davis was a member of Arcadia United...

Gary Driver Sr.

Gary Driver Sr.

Jan 3, 2012

Gary Driver, Sr., 70, of the Antreville Community in Abbeville County, husband of Brenda Gibbs Driver, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 03, 2012. He was born in Pelzer, SC to the late John C. & Grace Bishop Driver. Mr. Driver served in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army. He worked for many years as a lineman,...

Ella Juanita Carter Moore

Ella Juanita Carter Moore

Jan 2, 2012

Ella "Juanita" Carter Moore, 73, of Abbeville, SC, wife of Rayford E. Moore, Sr., died Monday, January 02, 2012 at Self Regional Medical Center, Greenwood, SC. She was born in Calhoun Falls, SC to the late William J.C. and Ada Jackson Beasley Carter. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Moore is preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Bunch and...

Brenda T. Calvert

Brenda T. Calvert

Jan 1, 2012

Brenda T. Calvert, 69, of Abbeville, SC, wife of the late Billy Calvert, died Sunday, January 1, 2012 at her home. She was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late C. C. "Buzz" Thornton, Sr. and Grace Pack Thornton. Mrs. Calvert was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She loved her family and will be remembered as a loving mother,...

Janice Thayer

Janice Thayer

Jan 1, 2012

Janice Thayer, 69, of the Savannah Lakes Village, wife of James "Jim" Thayer, died Sunday, January 01, 2012 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Lorain, OH to the late Herman and Lillian L. St. George Richter. Mrs. Thayer was retired from the real estate business and was of the catholic faith. She is survived by her...

Syble V. Mccurry

Syble V. Mccurry

Dec 31, 2011

Syble V. McCurry, 83, of Abbeville, wife of the late Grady C. McCurry, died peacefully at the Hospice House in Greenwood on Saturday, December 31, 2011. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Luther and Lillian Stewart Vaughan. Mrs. McCurry, holding her children closest to her heart, was a provider for her family, friends and anyone that had...

Robert E. Mitchum Sr.

Robert E. Mitchum Sr.

Dec 24, 2011

Robert E. Mitchum, Sr., 71, of Abbeville, died peacefully Saturday, December 24, 2011 at his home. He was born in Orangeburg to the late Everett S. Mitchum and Wilma Floyd Mitchum. Mr. Mitchum served his country as a member of the United States Army with the 101st Air Borne. He enjoyed many occupations throughout his lifetime, especially being a farmer...

Walter  Michael Sutherland

Walter Michael Sutherland

Dec 24, 2011

Walter Michael Sutherland of Washington, DC died Dec. 24, 2011.Born in Abbeville, SC on Nov. 7, 1942, he was a son of the late John F. (Jack) Sutherland and Elise Dornberg Sutherland.He is survived by his sister Beverly Scroggs (Harold) of Durham, NC, a brother John F. Sutherland (Trudie) of Washington, Ga. and nephews Scott Sutherland, Steve Sutherland and Barry...

Mary Grace P. Stephens

Mary Grace P. Stephens

Dec 21, 2011

Mary Grace P. Stephens, wife of the late Walton Stephens, both from Abbeville, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Mrs. Stephens was a longtime sufferer of Alzheimer's. She is survived by her children, Steve, Elizabeth, Andy and John and their children and grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2011 at 1:30PM in Melrose Cemetery in Abbeville....

William "Bill" Calvin Ellis

William "Bill" Calvin Ellis

Dec 20, 2011

William "Bill" Calvin Ellis Jr., 82, resident of 156 Gin House Rd., husband of Edna Williams Ellis, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at his home.Born in Abbeville Co. SC, he was a son of the late William Calvin Ellis, Sr. and Blanche Plexico Ellis.Early in his career Bill was in the Timber cruising business and retired as a heavy...

James  Robert Purdy

James Robert Purdy

Dec 19, 2011

James Robert Purdy, 89, resident of 241 Bell Road, Antreville Community, husband of Almeta Nelson Purdy, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 at his home with his loving family by his side.Born in Anderson Co. SC, he was a son of the late Samuel Pierce Purdy and Amy McKee Purdy.James was a United States Army veteran having served during World...