Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Vara Campbell Purser - Holden

Vara Campbell Purser - Holden

Nov 3, 2010

Vara C. Purser Holden, 83, of Abbeville, died peacefully Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Graydon & Essie Childs Campbell. Mrs. Holden was twice married, first to the late Ernest R. Purser, Sr. and then to the late William Roger Holden. In addition to her parents and husbands,...

Bradley A. Mccord

Bradley A. Mccord

Nov 1, 2010

Bradley A. McCord, 76, of Abbeville, husband of the late Eva Mae Ashley McCord, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, November 1, 2010 at his son's home in Abbeville. He was born in Abbeville to the late James B. and Rebecca Anderson McCord. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson,...

Sonny L. Rogers

Sonny L. Rogers

Nov 1, 2010

Alfred L. "Sonny" Rogers, 69, of Abbeville, husband of the late Barbara Ann Rogers, died Monday, November 1, 2010 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. Sonny was born in Tryon, GA to the late Joel & Myrtle Lancaster Rogers. In addition to his wife and parents, Sonny was preceded in death by a sister, Frankie Burton Everett. Sonny retired from...

Clyde Manning

Clyde Manning

Oct 29, 2010

Clyde Manning, 70, resident of 79 White Creek Rd. husband of Katherine Hall Manning passed away Friday Oct. 29, 2010 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC.Born in Abbeville Co, SC he was a son of the late Jeff Manning and Beatrice Ellington Manning.He was a retired maintenance electrician with Mohawk Industries. He was also a member of the Abbeville...

Elaine Marjorie Taylor Wightman

Elaine Marjorie Taylor Wightman

Oct 26, 2010

Elaine Marjorie Taylor Wightman, 91, died on October 26, 2010, in Due West, South Carolina. She was born in Dorchester, Dorset, England, the daughter of Doris and Chetwood Taylor. She graduated top of her high school class and attended Whitelands College, part of London University. During World War II, she taught in London and Torquay, and served as an elementary...

Dorothy  Ann Fritz

Dorothy Ann Fritz

Oct 25, 2010

Dorothy Ann Fritz, formally of Lindenhurst, NY, passed away October 25, 2010 at her residence in Abbeville, SC.She was the loving wife of the late Herman; beloved mother of the late Richard; cherished grandmother of Jennifer. She was adored by her brother Michael Parisi and sister Elsa Ledwith.Reposing Sunday, October 31, 2010 2-4 & 7-10 pm at Lindenhurst Funeral Home...

George Ben Rambo

George Ben Rambo

Oct 24, 2010

George B. "Ben" Rambo, 76, of Abbeville, husband of Beth Rambo, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Greenwood to the late William H. Rambo & Eunice Dominick Rambo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Eugene Rambo. Mr....

Robert Jackson Dickey Ii

Robert Jackson Dickey Ii

Oct 23, 2010

Robert J. Dickey, II, 48, of Abbeville, died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at his home. He was born in Anderson, SC to Robert J. Dickey, Sr. and the late Sandra Addison. Mr. Dickey was a member of the Church of the First Born in Anderson, SC. He was a plumber by trade and an avid motorcyclist with membership in the...

Virginia Culbertson Watson

Virginia Culbertson Watson

Oct 22, 2010

Virginia Culbertson Watson, 86, of McCormick, wife of the late Edward 'Ralph" Watson, died Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Savannah Heights Living Center in McCormick. She was born in Dungannon, Virginia to the late Josh & Ollie Bowman Culbertson. Mrs. Watson was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by...

Frances E Clemons

Frances E Clemons

Oct 17, 2010

Frances Ethridge Clemons, 84, of Abbeville, wife of the late Claude Clemons, died Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the NHC Healthcare Center in Greenwood. The family received friends from 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Monday, October 18, 2010 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. James...

Jack Bethea

Jack Bethea

Oct 15, 2010

Jack Bethea, 88, of Bishopville, SC, husband of the late Rose Mary Dickson Bethea died Friday evening, October 15, 2010. He was born in Latta, SC and grew up in Darlington County. Mr. Bethea was a graduate of Hartsville High School and Clemson College, where he received a degree in Agricultural Engineering. He was a long time member of Bethlehem...

Robbie Anna Payne

Robbie Anna Payne

Oct 13, 2010

Robbie Anna Sutherland Payne, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. The family will receive friends from 1:30PM to 2:30PM on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 3:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Abbeville on Saturday, October 16, 2010. Burial will follow in Long Cane Cemetery. Robbie was born in...

Lucy  Emma McKee

Lucy Emma McKee

Oct 13, 2010

Lucy Emma McKee, 99, resident of 613 Central Shiloh Rd. passed away Wednesday Oct. 13, 2010 at Abbeville Nursing Home.Born in Abbeville Co. SC she was a daughter of the late John William McKee and Mary Rebecca McIlwain McKee.She was a retired textile employee with over 41 years of service with Riegel Textiles. She was a loyal and faithful member...

Alex Hoyt James

Alex Hoyt James

Oct 13, 2010

Alex Hoyt James, 82, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Athens, GA to the late Joseph Levi and Elizabeth Murray James. Mr. James worked for Daniel Construction for many years. He retired from Bloomberg Mills in Abbeville. Mr. James was a Korean War Veteran having served in the United...

Phyllis Ann Williamson

Phyllis Ann Williamson

Oct 12, 2010

Phyllis Ann Williamson, 68, of Abbeville, wife of Luby Williamson, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the Regency Hospital in Greenville, SC. She was born in Winchester, Indiana to the late Green T. & Mary Hamann Birch. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Abbeville. Mrs. Williamson was the former owner and operator of Country Classics...

Robert  "Mack" Robinson

Robert "Mack" Robinson

Oct 11, 2010

Robert Mack Robinson Jr., 91, of Due West SC died Monday October 11, 2010. Born in Lancaster, SC November 29, 1918, he was married to Ann Marchant Bull for 63 years. He was the son of the late Robert Mack Robinson and Margaret Eunice Plaxco. He attended Erskine College where he served as President of the Philomathean Literary Society, Business...

Marion E. "Squeaky" Napier

Marion E. "Squeaky" Napier

Oct 8, 2010

Marion E. 'Squeaky' Napier, 83, of Abbeville, husband of Ruby Barrett Napier, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 8, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Abbeville County to the late Monie E. & Lotus James Napier. Mr. Napier began working at the age of 16 with the Milliken-Abbeville Plant. He served in the United States...

Whaling J. Carroll

Whaling J. Carroll

Oct 1, 2010

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Robert "Bobby" Hugh Mundy

Robert "Bobby" Hugh Mundy

Sep 27, 2010

Robert Hugh "Bobby" Mundy, Jr., 64, resident of 309 Oakridge St., husband of Brenda Braswell Mundy, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.Born in Abbeville, SC , he was a son of Lillie Mae Sharpe Mundy and the late R.H. Mundy.Bobby attended Clemson University. He was a retired conductor with CSX Railroad with over...

Tina  Wiles Norris

Tina Wiles Norris

Sep 24, 2010

Tina Wiles Norris, 55, resident of 111 Tara Rd. passed away Friday Sept. 24, 2010 at Abbeville Area Medical Center.Born in Fort Benning, Georgia she was a daughter of the late Samuel Eugene Wiles and Dorothy Saxon Wiles.She was a former employee of Pirelli Cable and was also a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She was an avid fan and...