Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Lula Mae Harris
May 10, 2024
Lula Mae Harris, 104, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Guy ‘Buster’ Harris, peacefully entered into eternal rest Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Evans, GA to the late Johnny and Annie Jeburk Glover.
Mrs. Harris retired from Calvin Klein Co. as a seamstress and was a devoted homemaker. Throughout her life,...
Debbie J. Jones
May 7, 2024
Debbie J. Jones, 68, of Belton, wife of Jerry Jones, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial. She was born in Anderson, SC to the late Jasper Bonner and Betty Hall Johnson.
Debbie was known not only for her warmth and kindness but also for her deep love of family. Her devotion knew no bounds as she dedicated...
Martha J. 'Marty' Gunzenhauser
May 6, 2024
Martha J. ‘Marty’ Gunzenhauser, 73, of the Savannah Lakes Community, wife of Monte Gunzenhauser, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Lithonia, GA to the late Fletcher and Lorena Aaron Anderson.
‘Marty’, as she was affectionately known, graduated from the University of West Georgia in 1973. She retired from the Georgia Public...
Roy Reese
May 2, 2024
Roy Reese, 91, of McCormick, beloved husband of Frankie Krech Reese, peacefully passed away on May 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Mitchell, GA to the late Claude and Mary Coleman Reese.Mr. Reese was a proud graduate of Gibson High School and honorably served in the U.S. Navy. Following his military service, he dedicated many years to...
Louise 'Boots' Gibson
Apr 30, 2024
Louise ‘Boots’ Gibson, 93, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Haskel Gibson, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home. She was born in Social Circle, GA to the late E. J. Davis and Ola Cannon Davis.
A bookkeeper with Snipes Oil Company, Boots retired after many years of dedicated service where she was regarded as a reliable and organized...
Darlene Conley O'Bannon
Apr 29, 2024
Darlene Conley O’Bannon, 71, of Abbeville, wife of Clayton Hugh O’Bannon, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Fayetteville, NC to Sarah Lovia Conley and Donald Louis Conley.
Darlene retired from the former Milliken & Co – Sharon Plant as a jacquard technician. She was happiest while taking care of...
David Wayne Leroy
Apr 28, 2024
David Wayne LeRoy, 65, of Abbeville, died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home. No services are planned at this time.
Pete Peeler
Apr 27, 2024
Henry G. ‘Pete’ Peeler, Jr., 81, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, husband of the late Myra Bosler Peeler, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital. He was born in Greenwood, SC to the late Henry Grady Peeler, Sr. and Ruth Anderson Peeler.
Pete, a 1961 graduate of Abbeville High School, attended Erskine College and honorably served his country...
Timothy F. Beals
Apr 25, 2024
Timothy F. Beals, 74, of Abbeville, SC, formerly of Charleston, SC, husband of Jane Beals, died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home. There are no services planned at this time. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Beals family.
Wendy Marie White
Apr 20, 2024
Wendy Marie White, 76, of McCormick, Savannah Lakes Village, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her residence. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the White family.
Pauline Hershberger Gingerich
Apr 20, 2024
Pauline Hershberger Gingerich, 83, of Abbeville, wife of Pete Gingerich, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA., June 18, 1940, to the late Joseph I. and Sadie Wengerd Hershberger.
Mrs. Gingerich was a member of Lighthouse Ministries of Abbeville. Pauline, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother enjoyed many things...
James Alexander
Apr 18, 2024
James Benie Alexander, 72, husband of Susan Meskimen Alexander, resident of Oakridge Place, entered into rest April 18, 2024 at the Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 4, 1951 in Johnson City TN to the late Clyde Ernest and Betty Irene White Alexander, he was a retired TAC Officer from the United...
Rev. Wendell Rhodes
Apr 17, 2024
Rev. Wendell Rhodes, 80, of Abbeville, husband of Beverly Thompson Rhodes, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Williamston, he was the son of the late Broadus Washington and Willie Mae Allen Rhodes.
Rev. Rhodes graduated from Palmetto High School in 1961 and continued his education at North Greenville College, Furman University and...
Shirley Mae Blanchett
Apr 16, 2024
Shirley Mae Blanchett, 86, of Abbeville, wife of the late Frank Blanchett, entered into her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. Affectionately known as “Nanny” by those who loved her, she was born in Spartanburg to the late Clyde and Elizabeth Hipp Wilson.
Shirley was a dedicated employee of Milliken & Co – Abbeville...
Mickey Baker
Apr 15, 2024
Services for R. Michael "Mickey" Baker, 86, of Irmo, will be private. Woodridge Funeral Home of Lexington is assisting the family.
Richard Michael "Mickey" Baker passed away on April 15, 2024. Born in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Baker and Geneva Martin Baker. In addition to his parents, Mickey was predeceased by a sister, Naydean...
Mary Elizabeth Cromer Hudson
Apr 14, 2024
Abbeville
Mary Elizabeth Cromer Hudson, 100, resident of Thomson Circle, entered into rest Sunday April 14, 2024 at Abbeville Nursing Home.
Born on April 11, 1924 in Abbeville to the late Charles Gary and Eula Brown Evans, she grew up and lived most of her life in Abbeville, she lived a short time in Oregon as well as Australia. Mary was twice married,...
Teresa Newell McClain
Apr 14, 2024
Teresa Newell McClain, 62, of Abbeville, wife of Josh McClain, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home. She was born in Abbeville to the late Jack T. and Frieda Shields Newell.
Teresa graduated from Abbeville High School, Class of 1979 and retired from the United States Postal Service. A talented musician, she shared her gift of playing the piano and...
Winfield A Lohr
Apr 14, 2024
Winfield A. Lohr, 76, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Gloria Robinson Lohr, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home. He was born in High Point, NC to the late Albert Elroy and Margaret Clough Lohr.
A 1965 graduate of Trinity High School, Trinity, NC, Mr. Lohr served his country in the NC National Guard. He devoted 15 years of...
Gabe Hill
Apr 13, 2024
Gabriel “Gabe” Cloud Hill III, 89, husband of Roseann Mundy Hill, resident of Country Club Drive, entered into rest Saturday April 13, 2024, at the Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont.
Born on December 20, 1934, in Spartanburg to the late Gabriel Cloud Hill Jr. and the late Margaret Law Hill, Gabe graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1953, he...
Hubert 'Bub' McCord Botts, Jr.
Apr 13, 2024
Hubert McCord ‘Bub’ Botts, Jr., 96, of Abbeville, husband of the late Carolyn Evans Botts, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Hubert McCord Botts, Sr. and Leslie Wilson Botts.
A 1945 graduate of Abbeville High School, Bub honorably served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He retired from...
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