Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Gary P Greeson

Gary P Greeson

Apr 30, 2022

In the midst of our sadness, we praise God and give thanks for the life of a man we were privileged and proud to call our husband, dad, Pa Pa G, and dear friend. Gary P. Greeson, 63, of Abbeville, husband of Angie McNeill Greeson, died Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born in Abbeville to the late Robert Parks...

John Spratt Bacot Jr.

John Spratt Bacot Jr.

Apr 29, 2022

Any photos, songs or remembrances of John that you would like to share for a memorial video being prepared for the service, please send to jsbacotmemorial@gmail.com John Spratt Bacot, Jr., 57, of South Carolina, died Friday, April 29, 2022, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born in Columbia, SC to Rev. Dr. John Spratt Bacot, Sr and Marion...

Verna Yoder (Byler)

Verna Yoder (Byler)

Apr 27, 2022

Verna Byler Yoder, 98, of Abbeville, wife of the late Henry M. Yoder, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born in Burton, OH to the late Harvey and Fannie Hershberger Byler. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Yoder was the oldest member of Cold Spring Mennonite Church. She and...

Willie Mae 'Granny' James (Morrow)

Willie Mae 'Granny' James (Morrow)

Apr 24, 2022

Willie Mae ‘Granny’ Morrow James, 99, of Lowndesville, wife of the late Willie A. ‘Bill’ James died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born in Anderson to the late Cape Huron Morrow and Bessie Dickson Morrow. Affectionately known as Granny, she reared nine children and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother,...

James W. 'Jimmy' Knox

James W. 'Jimmy' Knox

Apr 22, 2022

James W. ‘Jimmy’ Knox, Jr., 86, husband of Pamela Reiberg Knox, passed away peacefully at home in Due West, SC, surrounded by his family on Friday, April 22, 2022. He was born in Abbeville to the late James Wallace Knox, Sr. and Ella Brooks Ferguson Knox. A 1953 graduate of Abbeville High School, Jim was very active in high school...

Catherine 'Nanny' M. Perry (Fuller)

Catherine 'Nanny' M. Perry (Fuller)

Apr 22, 2022

Catherine M. ‘Nanny’ Fuller Perry, 91, of Pendleton, died Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Condor Nursing Home in Anderson. She was born in Williamston, SC to the late William Ellis Fuller and Mamie Tollison Fuller. She was a member of East Clemson Christian Fellowship in Clemson, SC. Mrs. Perry was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to...

Douglas Ray Partridge Ii

Douglas Ray Partridge Ii

Apr 17, 2022

Douglas R. Partridge, II, 29, of Calhoun Falls, died Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born in Abbeville to the late Douglas Ray Partridge, Sr. and Susan Williams Partridge. Doug was employed with Carolina Arena Equipment, Inc in Abbeville and an enthusiastic Carolina Gamecock fan. His friendly, outgoing personality was evident in the many friends that are left to cherish...

Gail Richey (Wilson)

Gail Richey (Wilson)

Apr 15, 2022

Gail Wilson Richey, 70, of Abbeville, died Friday, April 15, 2022, at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Abbeville, the youngest of five children, to the late Ralph E. and Ethel M. Young Wilson. A 1969 graduate of Abbeville High School, Gail attended Anderson College retiring from Mohawk Industries after many years of dedicated service. She especially enjoyed baking,...

John L. Leroy Sr.

John L. Leroy Sr.

Apr 15, 2022

The service for Mr. LeRoy will be recorded and will be available for viewing via his obituary on our website (www.harrisfuneral.com). John Levis LeRoy, Sr.,95, of Calhoun Falls, husband of the late Floride Partlow Hester LeRoy, died Friday, April 15, 2022, at the Abbeville Nursing Home. He was born in Missouri to the late Robert Wrenn LeRoy and Hamie Hartley...

Doris Bass (Mizzell)

Doris Bass (Mizzell)

Apr 14, 2022

In loving memory of Doris Bass, 84, who entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2022 at Self Regional Healthcare after an extended illness. Doris was born in Orangeburg Co. SC near Holly Hill, SC to Jessie W. Mizzell and Thaddis Mizell Mizzell on September 26, 1937. She was the youngest of 7 children and their last surviving child. She...

Jane Elizabeth Bradberry Metcalf

Jane Elizabeth Bradberry Metcalf

Apr 13, 2022

OBITUARY COURTESY OF THE FAMILY. Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Bradberry Metcalf, 68, of Newnan, wife of beloved husband, Rene`, and mother to precious daughter, Christina, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Born October 30, 1953, in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Clarence...

Robert L. 'Bob' Wiener

Robert L. 'Bob' Wiener

Apr 12, 2022

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Wiener, 79, of Wesley Commons in Greenwood, husband of Susan ‘Sue’ Kagan Wiener, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Adolph Wiener and Esther Schwartz Wiener. Mr. Wiener, a 1960 graduate of New Utrecht High School, received his graduate degree from the State...

Harriet Waters

Harriet Waters

Apr 12, 2022

Harriet Waters, 69, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Abbeville to the late Tinsley Harry Waters and Maryse Chauvin Waters. A 1970 graduate of Abbeville High School, Harriet was formerly employed by K-Mart, retiring from Walmart as a department manager. Her quiet and unassuming personality and sweet smile made...

Kevin A Ouzts

Kevin A Ouzts

Apr 10, 2022

Kevin A. ‘Rock’ Ouzts, 60, of Abbeville, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Abbeville to Jean Scott Ouzts and the late Donnie M. Ouzts. Kevin was a member of the Class of 1979 at Abbeville High School. Employed with Velux for over 30 years, he most recently worked with Prysmian Cable. Kevin enjoyed kayaking...

Elizabeth Stone (Kelly)

Elizabeth Stone (Kelly)

Apr 7, 2022

Elizabeth Kelly Stone, 94, of Abbeville, SC, wife of the late Howard ‘Buddy’ Stone, died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born in Abbeville to the late Emory and Ira Vaughn Kelly. Mrs. Stone retired from the former Calvin Klein sewing plant in Abbeville. A member of Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church, she worked in...

Archie 'Steve' Stephen Nixon

Archie 'Steve' Stephen Nixon

Apr 6, 2022

Archie Stephen ‘Steve’ Nixon, 63, of Abbeville, SC passed away on April 6, 2022. He was born in Abbeville on November 14, 1958 to Elaine Payne Nixon and the late Archie ‘Bull’ Nixon. Steve attended local schools. He was employed in manufacturing management and administration across several sectors including textile mills, Michelin and Capsugel. An outstanding musician, Steve was a...

Morris Wallace Lawton

Morris Wallace Lawton

Apr 3, 2022

Morris W. Lawton, 95, of Abbeville, died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Iva Post-Acute. He was born in Abbeville to the late W.D. and Rosa Lee Lawton. Mr. Lawton was twice married, first to the late Eugenia ‘Genie’ Smith Lawton and second to the late Elizabeth Welborn Maxwell Lawton. A 1946 graduate of Abbeville High School, he honorably served his...

Joyce Hedden Rhodes

Joyce Hedden Rhodes

Mar 31, 2022

Joyce Hedden Rhodes, 80, of Greenwood, wife of John Rhodes, died Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Mountain Rest, SC to the late James Virgil and Mary Helen Allsep Hedden. A 1960 graduate of Abbeville High School and 1962 graduate of Perry Business School, she was employed with Greenwood Mills as an...

Frances Ware Loner (Ware)

Frances Ware Loner (Ware)

Mar 31, 2022

Frances Ware Loner, 81, of the Level Land Community, wife of the late James L. ‘Buck’ Loner, died Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Abbeville to the late Walker and Eva Ashley Ware. A 1958 graduate of Dixie High School, Mrs. Loner was employed with Mohawk Industries retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. She...

Elizabeth Gable

Elizabeth Gable

Mar 26, 2022

Elizabeth Gable, 90, of McCormick, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at her residence. She was born in McCormick to the late James Ralph Gable and Hattie Eme Willis Gable. A graduate of McCormick High School, Ms. Gable was employed with Milliken & Co. – McCormick Plant and Talmadge Manufacturing for many years. She was a member of First Bethany Baptist...