Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Joseph Williams Johns
Oct 27, 2022
Joseph “Joe” W. Johns died peacefully, with family at his side, on October 27, 2022, following complications from cancer. Born on December 22, 1927, in St. Clair, PA, and raised in Collingswood, NJ, Joe would meet his “forever soul mate”, Mildred A. Powel, in high school. Following graduation in 1945, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he served for...
James Daniel Banks
Oct 27, 2022
James “Daniel” Banks, 36, husband of Kayla Curry Banks, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 following a long battle with cancer. Born in Abbeville, SC on January 3, 1986, he was the son of Johnny and Kathy Stamey Banks. Daniel received a Bachelors degree from Clemson University in 2008 as well as a Masters degree from the University of South...
Reverend Gregory Slater
Oct 27, 2022
The Reverend Gregory Chesnut Slater, 71, husband of Lucille Carlisle Slater, died on October 27, 2022, following several months of illness. He was born in Chicago to the late William Leonard Slater and Betty Gregory Slater Ware. After his father's death, Greg and his mother, and stepfather, the late Richard Curtis Ware, resided in Doraville, Georgia, where he graduated from...
Lynn Mcneill Houston
Oct 27, 2022
Beverly Lynn McNeill Houston went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. Lynn lived 66 years filled with love and joy. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 42 years, Don Houston. Born July 22, 1956 to Ellen Evans McNeill and the late Rayford Eugene ‘Gene’ McNeill,...
John Franklin Fowler
Oct 26, 2022
John Franklin Fowler, 85, of Abbeville, husband of Maria Pettersson Fowler, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the Upstate Community Hospice House. He was born in Campobello to the late Hubert and Nettie Belle Ballew Fowler. A graduate of Chapman High School and Clemson University, Mr. Fowler received his Master’s degree from Converse College. He honorably served his country in...
Truman Burton
Oct 26, 2022
Albert Truman Burton, 82, of Iva, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at his home. He was born in Iva, to the late Howard and Marie Burdette Burton. Mr. Burton retired from Hanson Aggregates (Anderson Rock Quarry) with many years of service. An enthusiastic Atlanta Braves fan, he was a member of Rocky River Baptist Church. In addition to his...
Rosemary Chandler Bowie
Oct 24, 2022
Rosemary Chandler Bowie, 66, of Chapin, SC, wife of the late James W. ‘Jim’ Bowie, died Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Lexington Hospice House. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late William B. ‘Bill’ Chandler and Hilda Jordan Chandler. A graduate of Abbeville High School, Rosemary received a BA in Speech Correction from Columbia College and her...
Tommy L. Powell
Oct 21, 2022
Tommy L. Powell, 73, of Greenwood, died Friday, October 21, 2022. He was born in Abbeville to the late Benson and Doris Ashley Powell. A 1967 graduate of Dixie High School, Tommy served in the S.C. National Guard from 1968-1976. Employed with Century Link in Greenwood, he retired after 40 years. Following retirement, Tommy began working with the Digestive Disease...
Billy Tate Cann
Oct 20, 2022
Billy Tate Cann, 88, of Calhoun Falls, husband of the late Peggy Campbell Cann, died Thursday, October 20, 2022, at NHC Healthcare Mauldin. He was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Berry Thompson and Annie Crocker Cann. Mr. Cann was a 1952 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School. Mr. and Mrs. Cann married and enjoyed 66 years of wedded...
Thelma J. Hastings
Oct 17, 2022
Thelma Hastings, 84, of Greenwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was the daughter of the late Otis and Metta Hastings. Thelma was a former member of White Hall Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Leroy...
Howard S. Lorier
Oct 15, 2022
Howard S. Lorier, 89, of the Savannah Lakes Community, husband of Judy C. Eick Lorier, died peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, in Augusta, GA. “Howie” was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to the late Fred G. and Esther Last Lorier. Mr. Lorier was a 1952 graduate of Central High School in Sheboygan, WI where he played basketball and football. He...
Diane Catherine Haynes
Oct 11, 2022
Diane Catherine Haynes, 65, of Due West, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late Wilford and Darlene Haynes. Diane received her bachelor's degree at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX and a masters degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. She was employed...
Lillian Norris (Harper)
Oct 10, 2022
Lillian Harper Norris, 93, resident of Heardmont Nursing Home, Elberton, GA. formally of Abbeville, SC passed into eternity on Monday, October 10, 2022. Married to the late Perry ‘Teeter’ Neuffer Norris, Sr., she was born in Latta, SC to the late Lilliard and Janie Tart Harper. Mrs. Norris will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She...
Darla Joanne Weber (Haney)
Oct 8, 2022
Darla Joanne Weber, 82, of Belton, wife of Ralph Weber, died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Prisma Health in Greenville. She was born in Dunedin, FL to the late Joseph B. and Mabel Lind Haney. Mrs. Weber was a proud graduate of Clearwater High School, class of 1958. Having a deep compassion for animals, she fervently showed kindness to those...
Robbie Beasley
Oct 6, 2022
Robert ‘Robbie’ Beasley, 38, of Honea Path, died Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was born in Abbeville to the late Robert Franklin Beasley and Sheri Gooch. Robbie was employed with E + I Engineering of Anderson, which provides switchgear and power distribution systems. Spending time with family and friends was a treasured pastime. Robbie is survived by his son, Grayson...
Mildred Latham (Pennington)
Oct 5, 2022
Mildred Pennington Latham, 68, of Abbeville, wife of Billy Latham, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at her home. She was born in Thomson, GA to the late Melvin Lee Pennington and Beatrice Hendricks Pennington. An upholsterer for most of her life, Mrs. Latham will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith....
Sarah S. Gary (Spencer)
Oct 2, 2022
Sarah S. Gary, 88, of Abbeville, wife of Robert C. ‘Bob’ Gary, Sr., died Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Summit Place of Anderson. She was born in Cartersville, GA to the late Jeff D. Spencer and Emma Costlow Spencer. For many years, Mrs. Gary lovingly cared for children in her home. She later was employed as a teacher’s aide in...
Shirley Deyle (Nydell)
Sep 27, 2022
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Ann Lindsey Crumley
Sep 26, 2022
Ann Lindsey Crumley, 42, of Abbeville, died Monday, September 26, 2022. Arrangements are being handled by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.
Leo Gordon Carter
Sep 26, 2022
Leo Gordon Carter, 67, of Calhoun Falls, died Monday, September 26, 2022, at Brown Health and Rehabilitation in Royston, GA. He was born in Rochester, NH to the late Leo Ernest Carter and Elizabeth Elsie Hert Carter. Leo began his career at L. W. Packard Woolen Mill in Ashland, NH. He later did carpentry work as long as his health...
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