Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Arthur Young
Aug 21, 2024
Arthur Young, 98, of Abbeville SC, died Wednesday August 21, 2024 at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home. He was born May 20, 1926, the son of the late Clifton W. and Henrietta Martin Young.
A graduate of Abbeville High School and Columbia Commercial College, Mr. Young honorably served his country in the United States Army and European Theater during WWII....
Milton Williams
Aug 20, 2024
Milton Williams, 83, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his home. He was the oldest son of the late Benjamin and Dora Pinson Williams, lived a life marked by deep commitment to his family, a passion for the outdoors, and a strong work ethic. Born into a family where sacrifice was second nature, Milton made countless sacrifices for...
Catherine E Carroll
Aug 15, 2024
Catherine Eaton Dynes Carroll, 83, resident of Oakland Ave., entered into rest Thursday, August 15, 2024, at her residence.
Born on November 27, 1940, in Miami, FL, she was a retired Real Estate Broker.
Surviving her are her sons, Michael Carroll of Abbeville, and Darin Carroll of Charleston; her grandson, Jacob Michael Carroll. She was predeceased by a sister.
No services are planned.
George David Rice
Aug 15, 2024
George David Rice, 74, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Kathy Havens Rice, died Thursday, August 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1950 in Abbeville, the son of Easton M. Rice Sr. and Annis Margaret Murray Rice.
Mr. Rice led a life full of dedication and service, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who...
Betty Joyce Gilliam
Aug 14, 2024
Betty Joyce Gilliam, 89, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Olin Gilliam, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her home. She was born in Abbeville to the late Walter Hughes and Vera Loftis Hughes.
A graduate of Abbeville High School, Betty retired from West Point Stevens in Calhoun Falls after many years of dedicated service. She will be remembered as...
John Livingston ‘Johnny’ Hill, IV
Aug 14, 2024
John Livingston ‘Johnny’ Hill, IV, 81, of Martinez, GA, husband of Liubov Anatoliivna Korchynska Hill, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his home. He was born in Abbeville, SC to the late James Riley Hill, Sr., and Sarah Cochran Hill.
Mr. Hill was a 1961 graduate of Abbeville High School and Clemson University, class of 1965. He retired after many years...
Caroleen T. Mattison
Aug 13, 2024
Caroleen Tucker Mattison, 91, of Abbeville, SC, passed away on August 13, 2024, at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. She was born in Abbeville to the late James Lamar and Louise Getsinger Tucker, and wife of the late James T. Mattison and the late Orvis V. Brock.
Mrs. Mattison was a 1950 graduate of Antreville High School and retired...
Alice Faye Williams Knox
Aug 11, 2024
Alice Faye Williams Knox, 89 of Abbeville died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville. She was born February 10,1935, the daughter of the late Paul G. Williams Sr. and Pearl Scott Williams.
Alice found her calling as a homemaker dedicating her days to creating a warm and nurturing environment for her family.
In addition to her...
George W. 'Butch' Busbee, Jr.
Aug 10, 2024
George William “Butch” Busbee, Jr., 78, of Troy, husband of the late Sandra Link Busbee, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. Butch was born in Abbeville, SC, the son of the late George William “Billy” Busbee, Sr. and Alice Belle King Busbee.
A 1964 graduate of Abbeville High School, he honorably served his country for six...
Mary Parker
Aug 9, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Parker, 67, of Calhoun Falls SC, died Friday August 9, 2024, at her home.
She was born on June 1, 1957, in Kankakee IL the daughter of the late Russell Joseph Waskosky and Fanchon Carney Waskosky.
For 40 years Mary was employed as a travelling LPN. Her commitment and passion for her career touched the lives of many patients and...
Kenneth Eugene Summers
Aug 7, 2024
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Kenneth Eugene Summers, Sr., 69, resident of Edgefield Street, entered into rest Wednesday August 7, 2024, at his residence.
Born on February 9, 1955, to the late Leonard Samuel Summers, Sr. and the late Sybil Cynthia Turner Summers, he was a self employed brick mason for many years.
Surviving are his children, Kenneth Eugene Summers, Jr. (Josh Ruff) of Weaverville,...
Timothy D Milliron
Aug 6, 2024
Timothy D. Milliron, 58, of McCormick, died on August 6, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born on December 12, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, to Lawrence A. Milliron and the late Esther Frances Heider Milliron.
A 1984 graduate of Saints Peter Paul High School in Newark Ohio, Timothy was a member of the Ohio National Guard, serving his country with...
Shane Edward Thomas
Aug 6, 2024
Shane Edward Thomas, 36, resident of Hilton Dr., entered into rest Tuesday August 6, 2024 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born on September 20, 1987, to Ray Edward and Teresa Lynn Brown Thomas he was a graduate of Cresent High Scholl and Tri-County Technical College. He was employed with the Ilpea Corporation in Anderson.
Shane enjoyed hunting, but mostly enjoyed spending time...
Carrie Ashley Smith
Aug 5, 2024
Carrie Ashley Smith, 91, of Due West, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. Ms. Smith was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Lawrence O. and Bessie Bell Ashley.
Carrie was retired from the textile industry with many years of dedicated service. She was a member of the Eastern Stars and worshipped at Little River Baptist...
Daniel Erskine Parnell, Jr.
Aug 2, 2024
Daniel Erskine Parnell, Jr. 71, known affectionately as "Bro" or "Danny" to his loved ones, passed away on August 2, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. He was born on December 14, 1952, in Annapolis, MD. He was a son of the late Daniel Erskine Parnell Sr. and Grace Watson Parnell Crain.
Throughout his life, Daniel dedicated many years to serving...
Richard 'Dick' Guy Falk
Jul 28, 2024
Richard ‘Dick’ Guy Falk, 87, of the Savannah Lakes Village, SC, husband of Sandra Foster Falk, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. He was born August 27, 1936, in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Guy Otto Falk and Katherine Drummond Falk.
A proud alumnus of Parma High School in Ohio, Dick furthered his education...
Richard L. DeTreville
Jul 27, 2024
Richard L. ‘Rick’ DeTreville, 81, of Greenwood, husband of Patricia Harris DeTreville, died Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born in Raleigh, NC to the late Marie DeTreville.
Rick graduated from Dreher High School in Columbia and attended the University of South Carolina. An insurance agent for many years, he was currently employed with the Index Journal.
His fondness for sports was...
James H. 'Jim' Randall
Jul 27, 2024
James H. ‘Jim’ Randall, 94, of Abbeville, died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at NHC-Greenwood. Mr. Randall was a devoted husband for 58 years to the late Frances Clinton Randall. He was born Forest City, NC to the late, James H. and Kathleen Harris Randall.
Mr. Randall served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was 1955 graduate of N.C....
Don Field
Jul 22, 2024
Don David Field, 80, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Sylvia Williams Field, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. There are no services planned at this time. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Calhoun Falls Chapel is assisting the Field family.
Rebecca Runyans
Jul 19, 2024
Rebecca M. ‘Becca’ Runyans, 33, of Donalds, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Greenwood to Jim Runyans and Lori Jameson.
Becca attended Dixie High School. Her artistic talents shone bright throughout her life, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of experiencing her work. Becca will be remembered as...
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