Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
John S Stoddard
Mar 8, 2026
John Sydney Stoddard, 80, of the Savannah Lakes Community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was the beloved husband of Ray Corley Stoddard and is remembered for his kindness and dedication to family.
Born in White Plains, New York, John was the son of the late John S. and Edith Nelson Stoddard....
Jennifer Lewis 'Jenni' Hedden
Mar 7, 2026
Jennifer Lewis ‘Jenni’ Hedden, 55, of Abbeville, beloved wife of Kevin Hedden, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 surrounded by her family at home. She was born in Greenwood, SC to Fred L. and Patricia Seigler Lewis.
A proud alumna of Abbeville High School, Jenni graduated in 1989 and later earned her degree from Clemson University in 1993. She dedicated...
James Ovid Crenshaw
Mar 6, 2026
James Ovid Crenshaw, 79, Abbeville, S.C, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at NHC-Greenwood. He was born in Seneca, S.C., to the late Thomas Newton Crenshaw and Cornelia Gibson Crenshaw.
Ovid was a proud graduate of Abbeville High School, class of 1965, and furthered his education at Piedmont Technical College. He dedicated his professional life to Flexible Technologies until his...
Jennifer Ann Lindell Kammerer
Mar 4, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jennifer Ann Lindell Kammerer, who departed this life on March 4, 2026, at the age of 57.
A proud graduate of Eastside High School and the University of South Carolina, she thrived as a certified Bench Jeweler before transitioning to a career as a mammogram technician, a choice influenced by...
Sybileen Faye Fields Branyon
Mar 4, 2026
Sybileen Faye Branyon 91, longtime resident of Honea Path entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She leaves behind a legacy defined by her quick wit, her talented hands, and a heart that delighted in serving those around her.
Born in Anderson on November 21, 1934,...
Shirley K. Scott Giles
Mar 4, 2026
Shirley K. Scott Giles, 81, of Abbeville, wife of the late James Thomas Giles, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. She was born in Abbeville to the late Julian Clyde ‘Bud’ and Sallie Mae Payton Scott.
Shirley began her career at Burlington Industries in Calhoun Falls before retiring from the Abbeville Nursing Home. She drew...
Allen Jay Gaer
Mar 3, 2026
Allen Jay Gaer, 81, of the Savannah Lakes Community in McCormick, SC, husband of Susan Blanchard Gaer, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Harlan, Iowa to the late Lawrence and Mabel Roberts Gaer.
Allen retired as Captain of the Los Angeles City Fire Department after serving for 28 years with unwavering...
Rev. Sam Thomason
Feb 28, 2026
Rev. Sam N. Thomason, 72, of Abbeville, beloved husband of Carol Henderson Thomason, died Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born in Greenville, SC to the late William Berry Thomason and Marguerite Cantrell Thomason.
Pastor Thomason was a 1971 graduate of Woodmont High School, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lander University and...
Rick Wilson
Feb 25, 2026
Richard L. ‘Rick’ Wilson, 79, of Ninety Six, husband of Audrey Devore Wilson, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Buck and Vera Howard Wilson.
A graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1964, Rick was employed with Moore Business Forms, Inc. for over 30 years before retiring from Covidien in Greenwood....
Rebecca Naomi Palmer
Feb 23, 2026
Rebecca Naomi Palmer, 21, of Marietta, Georgia, died Monday, February 23, 2026. She was born on February 2, 2005, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Rebecca Elaine Dasher and John A.B. Palmer, Jr.
A proud honors graduate of Walton High School in 2023, Rebecca continued her studies in The Honors College at Lander University and then at the University of Georgia, where she...
Juanita Johnson
Feb 22, 2026
Juanita Johnson, 91, of Iva, wife of the late George Albert Johnson, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at NHC Healthcare of Greenwood. She was born in Iva to the late Elmer and Mary Ruth Bruce Dickerson.
Juanita attended school in Iva. After a fulfilling career, she retired from Mohawk Industries in Calhoun Falls in 1995. Later, at the age of 82,...
Dr. William 'Bill' Manning
Feb 22, 2026
Dr. William Kenneth 'Bill' Manning, MD, 83, of the Central Shiloh Community in Abbeville, passed away on February 22, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was the husband of Karen Stoddard Manning and was born in Abbeville to the late Rennie F. and Daisy Cann Manning.
A proud alumnus of Abbeville High School, Dr. Manning graduated in 1960 and continued his...
Terry 'Luke' Waters
Feb 21, 2026
Terry (Luke) Steve Waters, 74, of Calhoun Falls, passed away on February 21, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. Born on June 22, 1951, he was the son of the late SFC. John Steve and Mattie Cain Waters.
Luke was a distinguished athlete during his time at Calhoun Falls High School, where he showcased his talents in football, basketball, and...
Harry Wilkins 'Kin' Chandler, Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
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Harry Wilkins ‘Kin’ Chandler, Jr., 67, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home. He was born in Greenwood, SC on September 30, 1958 to Harry Wilkins Chandler, Sr. and Lura Jean Williams Chandler.
Kin was a graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1976. He attended Spartanburg Methodist College and...
Margie Ree Spires Powell
Feb 18, 2026
Margie Ree Spires Powell, 90, of Lowndesville, wife of the late William M. ‘Bud’ Powell, Sr., died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson. She was born in Lowndesville to the late Harry Spires, Sr. and Ellaree Little Spires.
Margie graduated from Lowndesville High School. She retired from Bigelow Sanford with 42 years of dedicated service. Margie found...
Daniel C. 'Clint' Baker
Feb 16, 2026
Daniel C. 'Clint' Baker, 65, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Luann P. Baker, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Calhoun Falls Chapel is assisting the Baker family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00AM Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Lake Russell Baptist Church, 1239 Bobby Brown Park Road, Elberton, GA .
Robert F. Scott
Feb 14, 2026
Robert F. Scott, 61, of Abbeville, beloved husband of Nancy Elliott Scott, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. Born in Abbeville County and raised by Dennis and Kathy Page Scott, Robert's life was marked by dedication and love.
A proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1984, Robert honorably served in the United...
Vardon Cox
Feb 11, 2026
Harry Vardon Cox, 83, of Due West, entered his heavenly home on February 11, 2026. Born on Cox Road in Gastonia, NC on September 22, 1942, he was the son of the late James Coit and Myrtle Crites Cox. Vardon was a 1960 graduate of Lowell High School. He received his undergraduate degree in History from Erskine College in 1965....
Clayton Hall
Feb 11, 2026
Clayton J. Hall, 33, of Abbeville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare. Born in Greenwood, he was the beloved son of Michael and Kerri Martin Hall.
Clayton was a proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 2011, and later earned a degree in Fire Science from Greenville Technical College. In 2017, he joined the...
Jan M. Comelio
Feb 10, 2026
Janice M. ‘Jan’ Comelio, 92, of Due West, SC, wife of the late Mario L. Comelio, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at The Renaissance in Due West. She was born in Shible Township – Swift County, Minnesota to the late John H. and Sophie Madetzke Schulte.
Jan dedicated many years as a bookkeeper, where she was known for accuracy and detail...
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