Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Becky Hall

Becky Hall

Aug 30, 2023

 

Becky Hall, 87, of Abbeville, wife of the late Billy T. Hall, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in the Antreville Community to the late Grady and Rosella Poole Hall.

Mrs. Hall was a 1953 graduate of Antreville High School and a member of South Side Baptist Church. She retired from SCE&G...

Robert "Don" Davis

Robert "Don" Davis

Aug 30, 2023

Robert “Don” Donald Davis, 79, resident of 354 Hall Rd. husband of Clara Davis passed away Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023 at Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson, SC.

He was the son of the late Robert L. Davis and Myrtle Lucille McAlister Davis.

Don was a retired Maintenance Supervisor with the SC Dept. of Transportation.

Survivors include: His wife Clara...

Nancy Guy Peeler

Nancy Guy Peeler

Aug 26, 2023

Nancy Ellis Guy Peeler, a beloved resident of Greenville and formerly of Abbeville, peacefully passed away on August 26, 2023, surrounded by the care of hospice after battling declining health for several years.

Nancy was born on August 1, 1935, in Abbeville to her parents, Mattie Uldrick Ellis and Dick Ellis. She was lovingly raised by her aunt and uncle,...

Anna May Dela Merced

Anna May Dela Merced

Aug 25, 2023

Anna May Dela Merced, of the Lake Secession Community, died Saturday, August 25, 2023. She was born in Manila, Philippines to Emerita Mata and the late Fidel Verzosa Dela Merced.

A graduate of Newtown High School in Elmhurst, NY, she continued her education with a BA at George Washington University and  DeVry University, and an AAS degree at Queensborough Community...

Jerri Smith

Jerri Smith

Aug 24, 2023

  Jerri Dunneah Smith, 54, resident of 75 Watts Road passed away peacefully Thursday August 24, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Born in Greenwood, SC she was a daughter of Doris Simpson Smith and the late Alan W. Smith.

Jerri was a waitress for years at The Village Grill where she had a loyal...

Milton Allen Hagen

Milton Allen Hagen

Aug 21, 2023

 

Milton Allen Hagen. 74, resident of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday August 21, 2023, at his home.

Born in Abbeville, he was a son of the late Robert Allen Hagen and Bertie Mae Loner Hagen.

Milton was a diehard Clemson fan and an avid golfer. He and his brothers, Andy and Bob, were founders of the “Cousins, In-Laws, Out-laws,...

Allen Leroy Campbell

Allen Leroy Campbell

Aug 21, 2023

Allen Leroy Campbell, 86, of Calhoun Falls, husband of the late Sara Janelle Todd Campbell, died Monday, August 21, 2023, in Elberton, GA. He was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Alvin and Sue Saxon Campbell.

Mr. Allen attended Calhoun Falls High School. He began his employment at the Calhoun Falls Mill, retiring from Elberton Mill after years of...

Sarah 'Sue' Moragne Richey

Sarah 'Sue' Moragne Richey

Aug 20, 2023

Sarah 'Sue' Moragne Richey, a beloved member of the McCormick community, peacefully passed away at the age of 92 on August 20, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at her residence. Born on October 20, 1930, in Bordeaux, South Carolina, Sue was the daughter of Peter B. and Naomi Beard Moragne.

Sue, affectionately known as Mrs. Sue, was a woman...

Freda Joan Baggett

Freda Joan Baggett

Aug 17, 2023

Freda Joan Baggett, 75, of Abbeville, wife of Hank Olen Baggett, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Leo Edison and Edna Schutt Eichorn.

Freda was a proud graduate of Chamberlain High School’s class of 1966. After graduating high school, she dedicated herself to working as a mortgage broker...

Robert H. 'Bob' Long

Robert H. 'Bob' Long

Aug 16, 2023

 

Robert H. ‘Bob’ Long, 83, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at The Maples of Honea Path.  He was born Honea Path to the late James Thomas and Ora Estelle Davis Long.

 

A 1959 graduate of Honea Path High School, Bob attended Piedmont Technical College.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  Following his...

Jerry Lee Knight

Jerry Lee Knight

Aug 15, 2023

 

Greenwood, SC

Jerry Lee Knight, 68, resident of 110 Rosemont Drive husband of Glenda Knight passed away peacefully Tuesday Aug. 15, 2023, at his home.

Born in Greenwood, SC he was the son of Dorothy Coursey Knight and the late Dewey Knight.

Jerry was a retired route salesman for Sara Lee Bakery.

Survivors in include: His beloved wife Glenda...

Kathy McGuigan Genevie

Kathy McGuigan Genevie

Aug 11, 2023

Kathy McGuigan Genevie, 70, beloved wife of Michael Genevie, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice House (Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont) in Greenwood, SC. Born in Amsterdam, NY to the late William G. 'Bill' and Ruth Sanders McGuigan, Kathy's presence brought warmth and love to all who knew...

Jean Kilgore Dunn

Jean Kilgore Dunn

Aug 9, 2023

Jean Kilgore Dunn, 75, of Abbeville, beloved wife of George Dunn, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Claude Dewitt Kilgore, Sr. and Mildred Louise Spence Kilgore.

Jean's journey through life was marked by resilience, achievement, and love. She was of the...

Mary H. 'Lib' Addison

Mary H. 'Lib' Addison

Aug 9, 2023

 

Mary H. ‘Lib’ Addison, 84, of Calhoun Falls, SC, wife of Jerry Addison, entered her eternal rest on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Abbeville County to the late Colie Hill and Frances Spires Burriss.  Her legacy will continue to live on through the memories shared by family and friends...

James 'Jim' Lewis Hatley, Jr.

James 'Jim' Lewis Hatley, Jr.

Aug 4, 2023

 

James L. ‘Jim’ Hatley, Jr., 82, of Calhoun Falls, husband of the late Carol ‘Joyce’ Partridge Hatley, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Greenville, SC to the late James Lewis Hatley, Sr. and Lilly Inez Foster Nelson.

 

A graduate of Parker High School in Greenville, SC, Jim began his career as an...

Reverend Ames Kent Swartsfager

Reverend Ames Kent Swartsfager

Jul 31, 2023

 

The Reverend Ames K. Swartsfager, 85, of Due West, SC, beloved husband of Judith Thrasher Swartsfager, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at his home. He was born in New York, NY to the late Vernon and Grace Swartsfager.

  He earned his degrees from San Francisco State University and the Church Divinity School of the Pacific.  Father...

Ja'Laya Arielle Bryant

Ja'Laya Arielle Bryant

Jul 30, 2023

 

Ja’Laya Arielle Bryant, aged 22 months, passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Sunday July 30, 2023.  She is the daughter of Jordan Donaldson and Patrick Bryant, both of Calhoun Falls, SC.

 

Loved deeply by many before she was born, her parents were very excited to bring a ray of sunshine into this world. Ja’Laya loved...

Nelson Lewis Skelton

Nelson Lewis Skelton

Jul 29, 2023

 

Nelson Lewis Skelton, aged 69, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Greenville, SC to the late Brownie W. and Christine Simpson Skelton.

Mr. Skelton graduated from Greenville High School in 1972 and was a dedicated member of Big Creek Baptist Church in Williamston, SC. He had a fulfilling...

Patricia 'Patti' Daniel Crisp

Patricia 'Patti' Daniel Crisp

Jul 22, 2023

 

Patricia ‘Patti’ Daniel Crisp, 66, of Comer, GA, wife of the late Garry Wayne Crisp, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late James Robert Daniel, Jr and Mary Louise ‘Doodle’ Nance Daniel.

Patti was a 1975 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School and received her...

William Andrew Stephens

William Andrew Stephens

Jul 21, 2023

Donalds, SC

William Andrew Stephens, 73, resident of Donalds, SC passed away peacefully at the Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont in Greenwood, SC.

Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late Walton M. Stephens, Jr. and Mary Grace Porter Stephens.

Survivors include: two daughter Mandy Stephens and Mollie Stephens both of Georgia; two brothers Walton...