Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Margaret Ann 'Mardee' Williams Mauldin
May 12, 2023
Margaret Ann ‘Mardee’ Williams Mauldin, 84, of Abbeville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Edward E. ‘Eddie’ and Grace Prudence ‘Prue’ Simpson Williams.
Ms. Mauldin attended Abbeville High School and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed...
John Clark
May 8, 2023
Waterloo, SC
John Francis Clark, Sr., 70, resident of 594 Turtleback Trail, Waterloo, SC, passed away at home on Monday, May 8, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Abbeville, SC on January 25, 1953 the son of late Edgar Rufus Clark, Sr. and Melda McCombs Clark.
John is survived by his loving wife of...
David Randall Thigpen
May 8, 2023
David R. Thigpen, 63, of Anderson, died Monday, May 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to Winifred Elton Thigpen and the late Russell Thigpen.
David retired from Michelin Tire Company after many years of dedicated service. He was an avid musician who enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with family and friends.
Mr. Thigpen...
Barry Dale Crook
May 6, 2023
Barry Dale Crook, 66, of Abbeville, husband of Carolyn Ferguson Crook, died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born in Abbeville to the late Calvin and Ruby Holcomb Crook. Mr. Crook attended Abbeville High School. He was employed for many years with the City of Abbeville Public Works Department. Barry enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time...
Joyce Anne Porter (Murdock)
May 5, 2023
**** Services have been moved to the Chapel of Harris Funeral Home. Joyce Anne Murdock Porter, 90, of Abbeville, wife of the late James C. ‘J.C.’ Porter, died Friday, May 5, 2023 at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Belton, SC to the late J. Boyce and Hazel Pruitt Murdock. Mrs. Porter, was a 1950 graduate of Honea Path...
Jean Ouzts (Scott)
May 4, 2023
Jean Scott Ouzts, 81, of Abbeville, wife of the late Donald ‘Donnie’ McMurry Ouzts, died Thursday, May 4, 2023 at her home. She was born in Abbeville to Georgia Satcher Scott and the late William H. ‘Bud’ Scott. A 1959 graduate of Abbeville High School, Mrs. Ouzts was employed with the Veterans Affairs office for many years. She was a...
Laurie Ann Gale
May 4, 2023
Laurie Ann Gale, 64, of Greenwood, died Thursday, May 4, 2023 at her home. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Gale family.
William David Bannister
Apr 30, 2023
William “David” Bannister, 68, resident of Abbeville, SC passed away April 30, 2023 at his home.
Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late James Thompson Bannister and Margarite Manning Bannister.
David was a retired employee with Pirelli Cable Company.
Survivors include: his daughter Jamie Bannister of Abbeville, SC; a grandson John Dalton Bannister and a great-grandchild...
William Charles Brown
Apr 25, 2023
William C. Brown, 73, of Calhoun Falls, SC died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the home of his daughter. He was born in Abbeville County to the late Thomas ‘Tom’ P. Brown and Retha Arizona Addison. William proudly served his country in United States Army receiving the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea). He retired from the Burlington Textile Plant after...
Sandra Z. Longshore (Zellers)
Apr 25, 2023
Sandra Z. Longshore, 83, of the Savannah Lakes Community, wife of Donald J. Longshore, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her residence. She was born February 16, 1940 to the late Gaylord and Margaret Shockley Zellers. A graduate of Columbiana High School, Class of 1958, Sandy retired as a book keeper from the PNC Bank in Ohio. She was born...
Virgina Smith Sides
Apr 24, 2023
Virginia Smith Sides, 98, resident of The Presbyterian Home of Clinton, SC passed away Monday April 24, 2023 at The Presbyterian Home.
Born in Fairview, NC she was a daughter of the late Daniel Alexander Smith and Ruby Ellen Brooks Smith.
Virginia Sides lived a full and varied life: at six feet tall, she was a standout women’s basketball player...
Cynthia Lyon
Apr 23, 2023
Cynthia Lyon, 67, resident of 407 Magazine St. passed away Sunday April 23, 2023 at her home.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home.
Virgil Dwain Wallace
Apr 22, 2023
Virgil Wallace
Virgil Dwain Wallace, 72, resident of 109 Cessna Ave. widower of Marie Wallace passed away Saturday April 22, 2023 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC.
Born in Royston, Georgia he was a son of Corene Wallace and the late Jesse Alton Wallace.
He was a retired Machinist with Emerald Welding. Virgil loved hunting, fishing and watching...
Melvin Welch
Apr 17, 2023
Melvin Graham Welch, 74, of Abbeville, died peacefully, Monday, April 17, 2023, at Piedmont Health in Augusta, GA after fighting a heroic battle with Mesothelioma. He was the proud husband of Donna B. Welch for more than 50 years. His trusted support dog, Gilda, never left his side. Mr. Welch was born in Woodbury, NJ to the late Willis G....
Marie J. Land (Charping)
Apr 15, 2023
Marie J. Land, 71, of Calhoun Falls, wife of Lonnie Land, died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her home. She was born in Abbeville County to the late Joseph A. and Ida Jeanette Billings Charping. Mrs. Land adored her family and enjoyed spending time with them. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe...
Julie Lynn Strawhorn
Apr 12, 2023
Julie Lynn Strawhorn, 62, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1961, a special gift to her parents, James and Georgie Scott Strawhorn. Julie loved the Lord and enjoyed singing. Her favorite saying was “I love you mama” and mama said, “I Love you too Julie”. She was preceded in death...
William Benjamin "Bennie" Snipes
Apr 10, 2023
William Benjamin “Bennie” Snipes, Sr., 72, resident of 540 Old Vienna Rd. husband of Sherry Sorrow Snipes passed away Monday April 10, 2023 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC.
Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late William Franklin Snipes and Ella Boland Snipes.
Bennie was a retired Rural Mail Carrier with the United...
Roy 'Jack' Smith
Apr 10, 2023
Jack Smith, 92, of Donalds, husband of the late Doris Bratcher Smith, died Monday, April 10, 2023 at his home. He was born in Donalds to the late Roy B. and Gertrude Smith. Mr. Smith, employed with Bigelow/Mohawk for 35 years, was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. Mr. Smith loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Clara Jane Wideman
Apr 9, 2023
Clara Jane Wideman, 67, of Saluda, wife of Curtis Edward Wideman, died Sunday, April 9, 2023, at MUSC in Charleston, SC. She was born in Greenwood, to the late Floyd Otto Hasting and Lila Mae Elizabeth Miller Hasting. Mrs. Wideman is survived by her husband of 39 years, Curtis; daughter, Maggie Wideman (Gordon Justesen) of Saluda, SC; son, Cody Edward...
Shelby Ellis (Hawkins)
Apr 9, 2023
Shelby H. Ellis, 82, of Abbeville, died Sunday, April 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Abbeville to the late James Fredrick and Reba Newton Hawkins. Ms. Ellis spent many years in retail working at Cato’s and Belk Simpson Clothing stores. She was a member of the Congregational Holiness Church. In addition to her...
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